JJ's Go Big or Go Home, Heavy Lifting Competition Prep Journal - Page 14

**A.FreeRadical** · 08-05-2006, 02:30 PM

Way to go. :clapping:

JJ_Sungirl · 08-05-2006, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by A.FreeRadical

Way to go. :clapping:

Thanx Rad!

Feelin' a lil' wonky today...

I think I need a refeed!!!!

Today I have to be so good...dang...my husband wants me to go out with him for his cheat meal, instead of just picking it up (drive thru), like he usually does on saturdays. Then, we are going out to a movie with a relative. oh MY GAWD, the temptation....must NOT give in....

Today will be dreaded core, abs and cardio (long and slow)...I need a LATTE!! Wahhhhhhh

Do you know how long its been? I have been drinking coffee with skim milk and sweetner...no lattes, no syrups....

The price we pay for "hotness". Oh and I need a new 2 pc. too. I hate my pink one. I think I am going to go buy a black one to satiate my need to shop. Ackk

**NewSpawn** · 08-05-2006, 09:56 PM

hi JJ ...thanks for checkin on me in my journal. i hope you have a restful weekend also. have fun at the movies and get a SMALL popcorn and WATER. see ya later .

JJ_Sungirl · 08-06-2006, 07:13 PM

Well folks, it turns out that two outings in one day is too much for me to take

I was doing fine at dinner, I had a turkey burger, no cheese and a diet coke. About 2 hours later we went to a movie with the mother in law. When we walked in the theatre, I totally lost it.....
I wont even say what I had, but I should've stuck to NewSpawn's advice and just had water and a sm. popcorn.

Soooooooooooooooo, today is a new day, no excuses! I gave into temptation, now I will have to work harder this week to make up for it. But, what is more disappointing is that I wont be able to say that I went 12 weeks without a cheat. Also, this close to pics, I CAN'T be bloated and all carbed up..YUCK!

I will be doing chest and back today...think about lifting heavy, fewer reps just to break the monotony of the endurance training I have been on for the majority of my weight loss journey. I will also run (on the treadmill)...my guilty pleasure now. I'll post again later....feel free to chastise and malign me for giving into temptation, I deserve it ...arghh

JJ_Sungirl · 08-06-2006, 09:23 PM

ALright, I rocked my workout!

It felt great to lift heavy again, since its been awhile. My bench was 70lb for six reps (on Smith machine...dont know how much bar weighs?) My bench used to be 90lbs for 6-8 reps before I started IMPC. I have lost some strength, but thats the price you pay when losing fat and eating less for weeks at a time. I also did machine assisted pull-ups, lifting 61% of my own weight. One of these days, I will be doing full pull-ups without any machine! WOOT WOOT!

I was listening to P.O.D. "Boom!" It rocks hard and makes you wanna kick someone's ass! LOL

Post workout, I ran for 20 minutes with my heart rate at more than 85%of my target training zone. That was really a great workout. I haven't fully forgiven myself for last nights badness, but I will just kick my own ass some more this week for penance. :box:

**NewSpawn** · 08-07-2006, 03:03 AM

woohooo.....good workout JJ. hey don't worry bout the movie stuff....we all strive to be where we can every now and again stray away from the daily norm and still not destroy what we worked hard for. the trick is to have mind over matter and realize that doing that everyday is not the right way,,,,and you realize that..... so no harm , no foul. keep up the good work and have a great week. and by the way .......SMOKIN avatar.

JJ_Sungirl · 08-07-2006, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by NewSpawn

woohooo.....good workout JJ. hey don't worry bout the movie stuff....we all strive to be where we can every now and again stray away from the daily norm and still not destroy what we worked hard for. the trick is to have mind over matter and realize that doing that everyday is not the right way,,,,and you realize that..... so no harm , no foul. keep up the good work and have a great week. and by the way .......SMOKIN avatar.

Gosh Spawny *blushing*

You know how to make a girl feel better! Thanks for the support and the uplifting words! The avatar was done today. I did it to make myself feel better too...love to flex the guns!

JJ_Sungirl · 08-08-2006, 12:52 AM

So far today, I have shopped, got some groceries and a new veggie steamer...no exercise yet...dang I need a boost. I have harsh DOMS in my pecs today from my heavy bench (yes guys, I know its not up there with you all...) but for me, it was heavy

I endeavor to do at least 45 minutes of cardio and then have some steak and basmati rice. WOOHOO! Have a great day, y'all. Happy Monday

dnyc99 · 08-08-2006, 03:22 AM

Woooooooooooo..Hot avi GF!! In "Spawny" words....SMOKIN'!!

Hope you've had a great weekend!

Hugs to ya,

~D~

**A.FreeRadical** · 08-08-2006, 02:18 PM

The lbs come off one at a time. Losing 17 lbs seems impossible. Just focus on that one lb. this week.

*

JJ_Sungirl · 08-09-2006, 04:51 AM

Okay, this day has sucked somethin' fierce. I didn't get out to buy a new 2 pc. suit. The weather has been shite and I have chronic SAD: seasonal affected disorder. The summer is my best time of year, when it starts to rain, I turn into "oscar the grouch"....Grrrrr

I have eaten far too much salt today, haven't drank enough water or had any vegetables AND have not yet worked out and it is almost 9pm...friggin' hell! After I got off work today, I came home and slept, and have been sitting on my ass all night. My pictures are going to look like shite. I'm going to be bloated from eating all the wrong things. I will get on the bike before the end of the night, I'm sure of it. Gotta sweat out this salt.

Seriously, this whole week has been pooched so far since my little binge on saturday. Its like I have a 4 day hangover (both physically and emotionally) from eating junk food. Well, wish me luck for tomorrow...wish me clear skin and eyes and a slim waistline when I wake up in the morning...I'm not going to eat until the pics are done. :paranoid:

DarkFalcon · 08-09-2006, 07:14 AM

Meh..don't get down on yourself JJ. I can tell from your avy your looking fantastic! Look at your old pics then look at your new ones and I bet you'll be smiling in no time.

**A.FreeRadical** · 08-09-2006, 07:32 PM

JJ get over it and get back on the wagon. It happens to all of us. Remember to have one or two refeeds planned for every week. It will be easier to avoid those moments of weakness, if you know there is a refeed day coming up in a few days. (Sometimes a refeed day can be a cheat day if you really need to eat something bad. But, always watch the calories.)

*

JJ_Sungirl · 08-09-2006, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by A.FreeRadical

JJ get over it and get back on the wagon. It happens to all of us.
*

Gotcha! :slap2: And Rad layeth the smack down on my candy ass! LOL

Okay, okay, I'm going to do my boxing workout now....more cross training, break out the skipping rope and the wonderbra (gotta hold up the girls), baby!

I'm gettin' ready for pics!

JJ_Sungirl · 08-09-2006, 11:35 PM

I'm back. I went for a jog and took my skipping rope. I went to the park, skipped, jogged, boxed, jabbed and bobbed and weaved. It was a very productive, high impact workout. I kept the pace quick, about 140 -148 bpm, in terms of music (like techno).

I came home and lifted weights for shoulders..hard and heavy!

I also did boxing drills with DB's in hand..uppercut, jabbing and hooking. I used only 5lb DBs because of the higher rep count on the boxing drills. Hopefully, next shoulder workout I can do 8lb DBs.

I have drank at least 1/2 gallon of H2O, so my belly is wish-washing around with water. I am going to do my pics after I shower and do my hair..keep an eye out!

JJ_Sungirl · 08-11-2006, 02:49 AM

Can you spell DOMS!!! Oh my gawd, those DB puches, uppercuts and hooks from my boxing workout have killed my lats and lower traps. I can barely flex my back without cringing. Thank gawd I have to teach yoga tonight....have a good stretch.

Now off for a run on the treadmill. Oh, BTW, dont look at my IMPC pictures, they're gawdawful!!! I was sweating up a storm because it was really hot in my apartment while I was getting the pics done. I couldn't keep my composure for some reason and I was still retaining water and looking REALLY soft. Wouldn't ya know, I wake up today and look tighter!! Damn, I should've done them today...oh well, there's always next month...:confused2:

JJ_Sungirl · 08-11-2006, 10:48 PM

Day off exercise today...still have DOMS.....I am tired...oy.

08-05-2006, 02:30 PM	#391
A.FreeRadical the Epicurean Bodybuilder Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,245 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 58	Yay You! Way to go. :clapping: __________________ "Is it going to be the red pill or the blue pill, Neo? The red pill will answer the question 'What is the Matrix?' Choose carefully. Remember, all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more." Ron Paul for President, 2008 A.FreeRadical ...the Epicurean bodybuilder Height: 5'9", Age: 62, My last high on 2/1/2006 was 196 lbs. My last low on 8/08/2006 was 167.5 lbs. Cutting until I am lean Starting weight: 190 lbs. bodyfat: 19.7% November 27th: 183 lbs. bodyfat: 18.3% bodyfat Goal Weight: 176 lbs with no more than 10% bodyfat My recipe collection

08-06-2006, 07:13 PM	#394
JJ_Sungirl Pink Members Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 1,421 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 27	I suck! Well folks, it turns out that two outings in one day is too much for me to take I was doing fine at dinner, I had a turkey burger, no cheese and a diet coke. About 2 hours later we went to a movie with the mother in law. When we walked in the theatre, I totally lost it..... I wont even say what I had, but I should've stuck to NewSpawn's advice and just had water and a sm. popcorn. Soooooooooooooooo, today is a new day, no excuses! I gave into temptation, now I will have to work harder this week to make up for it. But, what is more disappointing is that I wont be able to say that I went 12 weeks without a cheat. Also, this close to pics, I CAN'T be bloated and all carbed up..YUCK! I will be doing chest and back today...think about lifting heavy, fewer reps just to break the monotony of the endurance training I have been on for the majority of my weight loss journey. I will also run (on the treadmill)...my guilty pleasure now. I'll post again later....feel free to chastise and malign me for giving into temptation, I deserve it ...arghh

08-06-2006, 09:23 PM	#395
JJ_Sungirl Pink Members Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 1,421 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 27	I kicked it! ALright, I rocked my workout! It felt great to lift heavy again, since its been awhile. My bench was 70lb for six reps (on Smith machine...dont know how much bar weighs?) My bench used to be 90lbs for 6-8 reps before I started IMPC. I have lost some strength, but thats the price you pay when losing fat and eating less for weeks at a time. I also did machine assisted pull-ups, lifting 61% of my own weight. One of these days, I will be doing full pull-ups without any machine! WOOT WOOT! I was listening to P.O.D. "Boom!" It rocks hard and makes you wanna kick someone's ass! LOL Post workout, I ran for 20 minutes with my heart rate at more than 85%of my target training zone. That was really a great workout. I haven't fully forgiven myself for last nights badness, but I will just kick my own ass some more this week for penance. :box:

08-08-2006, 03:22 AM	#399
dnyc99 IMPC Contestant Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,025 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 184	Woooooooooooo..Hot avi GF!! In "Spawny" words....SMOKIN'!! Hope you've had a great weekend! Hugs to ya, ~D~ __________________

08-08-2006, 02:18 PM	#400
A.FreeRadical the Epicurean Bodybuilder Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,245 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 58	The lbs come off one at a time. Losing 17 lbs seems impossible. Just focus on that one lb. this week. * __________________ "Is it going to be the red pill or the blue pill, Neo? The red pill will answer the question 'What is the Matrix?' Choose carefully. Remember, all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more." Ron Paul for President, 2008 A.FreeRadical ...the Epicurean bodybuilder Height: 5'9", Age: 62, My last high on 2/1/2006 was 196 lbs. My last low on 8/08/2006 was 167.5 lbs. Cutting until I am lean Starting weight: 190 lbs. bodyfat: 19.7% November 27th: 183 lbs. bodyfat: 18.3% bodyfat Goal Weight: 176 lbs with no more than 10% bodyfat My recipe collection

08-05-2006, 09:56 PM	#393
NewSpawn Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,223 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 24	hi JJ ...thanks for checkin on me in my journal. i hope you have a restful weekend also. have fun at the movies and get a SMALL popcorn and WATER. see ya later .

08-07-2006, 03:03 AM	#396
NewSpawn Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,223 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 24	woohooo.....good workout JJ. hey don't worry bout the movie stuff....we all strive to be where we can every now and again stray away from the daily norm and still not destroy what we worked hard for. the trick is to have mind over matter and realize that doing that everyday is not the right way,,,,and you realize that..... so no harm , no foul. keep up the good work and have a great week. and by the way .......SMOKIN avatar.

08-08-2006, 12:52 AM	#398
JJ_Sungirl Pink Members Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 1,421 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 27	So far today, I have shopped, got some groceries and a new veggie steamer...no exercise yet...dang I need a boost. I have harsh DOMS in my pecs today from my heavy bench (yes guys, I know its not up there with you all...) but for me, it was heavy I endeavor to do at least 45 minutes of cardio and then have some steak and basmati rice. WOOHOO! Have a great day, y'all. Happy Monday

08-09-2006, 04:51 AM	#401
JJ_Sungirl Pink Members Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 1,421 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 27	The day before pictures Okay, this day has sucked somethin' fierce. I didn't get out to buy a new 2 pc. suit. The weather has been shite and I have chronic SAD: seasonal affected disorder. The summer is my best time of year, when it starts to rain, I turn into "oscar the grouch"....Grrrrr I have eaten far too much salt today, haven't drank enough water or had any vegetables AND have not yet worked out and it is almost 9pm...friggin' hell! After I got off work today, I came home and slept, and have been sitting on my ass all night. My pictures are going to look like shite. I'm going to be bloated from eating all the wrong things. I will get on the bike before the end of the night, I'm sure of it. Gotta sweat out this salt. Seriously, this whole week has been pooched so far since my little binge on saturday. Its like I have a 4 day hangover (both physically and emotionally) from eating junk food. Well, wish me luck for tomorrow...wish me clear skin and eyes and a slim waistline when I wake up in the morning...I'm not going to eat until the pics are done. :paranoid:

08-09-2006, 07:14 AM	#402
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	Meh..don't get down on yourself JJ. I can tell from your avy your looking fantastic! Look at your old pics then look at your new ones and I bet you'll be smiling in no time.

08-09-2006, 07:32 PM	#403
A.FreeRadical the Epicurean Bodybuilder Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,245 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 58	JJ get over it and get back on the wagon. It happens to all of us. Remember to have one or two refeeds planned for every week. It will be easier to avoid those moments of weakness, if you know there is a refeed day coming up in a few days. (Sometimes a refeed day can be a cheat day if you really need to eat something bad. But, always watch the calories.) * __________________ "Is it going to be the red pill or the blue pill, Neo? The red pill will answer the question 'What is the Matrix?' Choose carefully. Remember, all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more." Ron Paul for President, 2008 A.FreeRadical ...the Epicurean bodybuilder Height: 5'9", Age: 62, My last high on 2/1/2006 was 196 lbs. My last low on 8/08/2006 was 167.5 lbs. Cutting until I am lean Starting weight: 190 lbs. bodyfat: 19.7% November 27th: 183 lbs. bodyfat: 18.3% bodyfat Goal Weight: 176 lbs with no more than 10% bodyfat My recipe collection

08-09-2006, 11:35 PM	#405
JJ_Sungirl Pink Members Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 1,421 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 27	Shoulders and boxing I'm back. I went for a jog and took my skipping rope. I went to the park, skipped, jogged, boxed, jabbed and bobbed and weaved. It was a very productive, high impact workout. I kept the pace quick, about 140 -148 bpm, in terms of music (like techno). I came home and lifted weights for shoulders..hard and heavy! I also did boxing drills with DB's in hand..uppercut, jabbing and hooking. I used only 5lb DBs because of the higher rep count on the boxing drills. Hopefully, next shoulder workout I can do 8lb DBs. I have drank at least 1/2 gallon of H2O, so my belly is wish-washing around with water. I am going to do my pics after I shower and do my hair..keep an eye out!

08-11-2006, 02:49 AM	#406
JJ_Sungirl Pink Members Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 1,421 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 27	Can you spell DOMS!!! Oh my gawd, those DB puches, uppercuts and hooks from my boxing workout have killed my lats and lower traps. I can barely flex my back without cringing. Thank gawd I have to teach yoga tonight....have a good stretch. Now off for a run on the treadmill. Oh, BTW, dont look at my IMPC pictures, they're gawdawful!!! I was sweating up a storm because it was really hot in my apartment while I was getting the pics done. I couldn't keep my composure for some reason and I was still retaining water and looking REALLY soft. Wouldn't ya know, I wake up today and look tighter!! Damn, I should've done them today...oh well, there's always next month...:confused2:

08-11-2006, 10:48 PM	#407
JJ_Sungirl Pink Members Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 1,421 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 27	Day off exercise today...still have DOMS.....I am tired...oy.

08-13-2006, 03:14 PM	#408
A.FreeRadical the Epicurean Bodybuilder