DarkFalcon

Damn SoCal you put on a bit of muscle in your avy since your last pic. I had/have problems with my RC the one thing that has made a difference for me is using the handbike for 3-5 mins before doing anything that involves a lot of shoulder work (chest days/shoulders obviously ) It's made a significant difference. Doing RC exercises will help a lot too but I find it harder for me to remember to get those in.

SouthCaliDiva

You know, Dark Falcon, it was the strangest thing. I was reminiscing about my trip to the Olympia in 2002 and fell asleep thinking about Lenda Murray's performance. And the next morning, BOOM, I had filled out.

It was a strong lesson on the power of positive thinking.

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bubba g

Yep adding rotator cuff exercises made all the difference in the world for me.
I went from my shoulders feeling like shit all the time, to my shoulders feeling great all the time. It was a huge difference.. I do them before bench press, and on shoulder day...

SouthCaliDiva

Alright, here we go. Not the 2nd try, not the 3rd try, but the 6,358th try at evening cardio.

Then some abs, rotator cuff exercises, and off to bed.

Who's gonna start the pool betting on how many days I'll last?

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It is by the juice of sapho that thoughts acquire speed,
the lips acquire stains. The stains become a warning.
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DarkFalcon

I say 3 weeks!! What do I win? :hyper2:

SouthCaliDiva

Man, probably a big, fat nuthin'!!! I've NEVER lasted that long on twice-a-day cardio.* Three days maybe.

We'll see. :fingersxd











*I'm flattered by the confidence you have in me though, as misguided as it may be. :hug5:

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It is by the juice of sapho that thoughts acquire speed,
the lips acquire stains. The stains become a warning.
It is by will alone I set my mind in motion.

dnyc99

How about ME?

GO SouthCaliDiva GO!!



~D~

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pammiejoe6

wow...2 times a day cardio? i wouldnt last 3 days fo sho!!

i have faith in you though woman...youre tough! YOU CAN DOOOO IT!

SouthCaliDiva

Thanks DarkFalcon, DNYC and Pammie. You guys sure make a girl feel special.

Here's the score so far:

Monday: 10 min in the AM/ 20 min in the PM
Tuesday: 20 min AM/ 30 min PM
Wednesday: 0 min AM/ 30 min PM

I've been totally unstructured with the weights. I just work on whatever strikes me at the moment. Tonight it was legs. I'm going to continue this way for the next couple weeks emphasizing cardio, abs and flexibility. Then around the second week of Feb maybe add back more upper body movements.

My shoulder is feeling like it's getting better. Don't want to jinx it. :fingersxd

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It is by the juice of sapho that thoughts acquire speed,
the lips acquire stains. The stains become a warning.
It is by will alone I set my mind in motion.

SouthCaliDiva

The remainder of last week's foray into 2x/day cardio is as follows:

Thursday: 30 min in the AM/ 20 min in the PM
Friday: zero
Saturday: zero

Evening workouts are tough, but I'm going to try again.

Monday 1/30/06
AM:
Bike w/u 5 min 1.45 mi

Bb bicep curl
12x15
32x12
42x8
42x6
Tri pressdown
25x12
27.5x10
30x10
30x10
Db preach curl (1-arm)
5x15
7.5x12
10x10
Tricep rope press
10x10
15x12
20x10
25x10
Db hammer curls
15x12
17.5x10
17.5x10
Seated ez-bar tricep extension
12x15
12x15
12x13
Concentration curl
10x12
1x0
10x10

Bike 30 min 8.97 mi

PM:
Bike 30 min 8.61 mi
Yoga ~15 min

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It is by the juice of sapho that thoughts acquire speed,
the lips acquire stains. The stains become a warning.
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SouthCaliDiva

Tuesday 1/31/06
AM:
Bike w/u: 5 min, 1.39 mi

Db Squat
15x12
15x12
15x12
15x12
15x12
Glute kickback
n/ax12
n/ax12
n/ax12
n/ax12
Leg extension
30x12
35x10
40x10
45x9
Leg curl
25x12
30x10
35x8
35x8
Calf raise
25x20
32.5x20
32.5x20
Bike: 20 min, 5.90 mi

PM:
Bike: 20 min, 5.84 mi
Yoga: ~15 min

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RealFantasy

GOOD GOING GIRL!! Keep it going, you are doing GREAT!
I wanted to stop and say HI, and have a great day and a good weekend.
Get the bathing suit ready girl, the party may be on soon!
Brenda

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DarkFalcon

Hey SoCal I see you online, how you doing girl? :waveysmile::funky:

SouthCaliDiva

Hey there Mr. Falcon,

Just catching up.

Besides feeling tired, I'm doing well. I'm about to abandon this most recent try at 2x/day cardio. I. don't. like. it. I'm truly shocked I've lasted this long.

My furnace is finally fixed, so my am workouts are going much better.

I have my last PT appointment for my shoulder this week, then I'm on my own. I'm supposed to re-evaluate my self in about 6 weeks and if I haven't improved more, he wants me to go back to my primary care for an MRI. I don't think that will be necessary though. I'm sure it will continue to get better; especially after I get a rolling bag for my laptop.

Got my profit-sharing deposit - about $2k and change. Now nicely tucked away in some large cap mutual funds in my 401k.

Ummmm, that's about it for me.

NOW! How about you! Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. You're now within driving distance of a certain someone. :wub: I need the scoop.* Come on. Spill. :sgiggle:





*Yes, I AM all in your romantical business since I don't have any of my own.

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It is by will alone I set my mind in motion.
It is by the juice of sapho that thoughts acquire speed,
the lips acquire stains. The stains become a warning.
It is by will alone I set my mind in motion.

SouthCaliDiva

Oops, forgot to add:

-couple of weeks ago changed my workouts to 1 bodypart per day with split cardio between am and pm

-haven't decided whether to leave it this way after I get rid of the pm cardio

-dipped into my stash and started a new cycle of {unmentionable}, maybe I'll start a journal on the AAS side (Are there ANY girls over there?)

-psyched about the IronMan and FitExpo this weekend {oh the men, the men, the men }

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It is by will alone I set my mind in motion.
It is by the juice of sapho that thoughts acquire speed,
the lips acquire stains. The stains become a warning.
It is by will alone I set my mind in motion.

SouthCaliDiva

Yeah, I'm a slacker for not updating. Trying to do too many things at one time. :sleepy:

I'll catch up in a couple of weeks, after finals are done. I only have 2 easy classes, but I'm a wimp.

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It is by will alone I set my mind in motion.
It is by the juice of sapho that thoughts acquire speed,
the lips acquire stains. The stains become a warning.
It is by will alone I set my mind in motion.

DarkFalcon

Hey SoCal great seeing you back! We missed your fun personality.

SouthCaliDiva

Hey DarkFalcon. :hug5:

I would smooch you, but I'm afraid of getting in trouble. :o

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It is by will alone I set my mind in motion.
It is by the juice of sapho that thoughts acquire speed,
the lips acquire stains. The stains become a warning.
It is by will alone I set my mind in motion.