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Post by tiffany on Feb 22, 2007 1:28:30 GMT -5
I know you can be strong and can fight those hunger cravings (you are always telling me how strong us Cyndi/Cindy's are ) Do you know how the divisions are divided for your comp? Height, weight, age? Do you have target weight you want to be at? Hang in there, I think the first time is toughest as you don't know what to expect but you have tons of support and we are all cheering you on
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Post by sapphire on Feb 22, 2007 8:51:17 GMT -5
Ok Weight first thing in am on new scale s 132.5. MUCH closer to what I thought. I do not have a weight goal as far as a number.. I could guess 125. There are no age categories in the comp, just height groups. I am def in the tall category, I am 5'6-, with heels I could be 5'10. Eric wants me to do another comp in August, this one is drug tested. Better for me. I am planning on doing both.
On a side note... I have been feeling sorta tired and blah, from lack of carbs I am sure and the fact that I am hemorraging. Hehehe. Anyway, last night at the gym a woman walks up to me and says... You look just like an actress.... a model.... ELLE MCPHERSON!! LOL!! I said "WHAT?" She said "no one has ever told you that before?" I said "nope NEVER" She said "I think the resemblance is startling" She needs glasses obviously but it did cheer me up for sure.
Last night's wo was good. Shock chest,tris, hammies,abs and cardio. I love shock week, the wos are quick and hard.
Tonight is back and quads. Cardio of course.
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Post by sapphire on Feb 22, 2007 8:52:32 GMT -5
Here is my supplement schedule, as promised
Lipo-6...2 caps 30 minutes before meals 1 and 4 Thyrogen X...1 cap with meals 1, 3, 5 Ab-solution...morning and evening...rub light coat into abs and sides and bottom of rear end Glutamine...training days (5 grams 15-30 min before meal 1, pre-training, post-training, and final meals of the day...off days (5 grams 15-30 min before meals 1 and final meal) BCAAs...same schedule as glutamine
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Post by sapphire on Feb 22, 2007 8:55:26 GMT -5
Macros for this week
Weeks to comp 14 weeks
Macro-nutrient Breakdown for Weight Training Days:
Protein...130 grams Carbohydrates...95 grams Fats...what naturally occurs in food + 21 grams from EFA's
Meal 1 protein...25 carbohydrates...25 fats...0 added
Meal 2 protein...25 carbohydrates...20 fats...0 added
Meal 3 protein...20 carbohydrates...0 fats...7 added
Meal 4 (PRE) protein...20 carbohydrates...0 fats...7 added
WO
Meal 5 (POST) protein...20 carbohydrates...50 fats...0 added
Meal 6 protein...20 carbohydrates...0 fats...7 added
Macro-nutrient Breakdown for Non-Weight Training Days:
Protein...145 grams Carbohydrates...65 grams Fats...what naturally occurs in food + 21 grams from EFA's
Meal 1 protein...25 carbohydrates...25 fats...0 added
Meal 2 protein...25 carbohydrates...20 fats...0 added
Meal 3 protein...25 carbohydrates...20 fats...0 added
Meal 4 protein...25 carbohydrates...0 fats...7 added
Meal 5 protein...25 carbohydrates...0 fats...7 added
Meal 6 protein...20 carbohydrates...0 fats...7 added
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Post by mrbeefy on Feb 22, 2007 9:14:50 GMT -5
Saph,
May I ask how long you've been training?
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Post by sapphire on Feb 22, 2007 9:51:38 GMT -5
SURE!! Just about 3 years. I have gained 26 pounds since I started with Eric. I weighed 113 pounds 3 years ago and when I started this cut I weighed 139!
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Post by mrbeefy on Feb 22, 2007 9:56:25 GMT -5
Very good.
What is your competition goal?
bodybuilding? fitness? figure?
other?
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Post by sapphire on Feb 22, 2007 10:18:04 GMT -5
Figure!
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Post by sapphire on Feb 22, 2007 10:21:55 GMT -5
THURSDAY
Meal 1 Oatmeal/protein
Meal 2 ½ can tuna/brown rice
Meal 3 Grilled chicken Green salad
Meal 4 Protein shake 10 almonds
Meal 5 Protein shake 10 almonds
WO Back and quads Cardio 30 minutes
Meal 6 PWO Rice cakes Grilled chicken spinach
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Post by mrbeefy on Feb 22, 2007 11:33:50 GMT -5
Saphire,
Good choice.
I believe you have an excellent start.
You may wish to throw in some plyometrics along the way. My perception of all this is that it is GOOD to look fit, but you have to BE fit also. I think some of the judges can pick that up.
Good Luck.
Will look forward to monitoring your progress in your journal.
Frank (aka mrbeefy)
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Post by sapphire on Feb 22, 2007 11:38:58 GMT -5
Thanks! It's more that I like having a goal to work towards, not that I think I could ever win a comp. But thanks for the suggestion and I will keep you updated. ;D
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Post by mrbeefy on Feb 22, 2007 11:49:03 GMT -5
That is how I started about 3 years ago too. But after the first show, I was "hooked."
It certainly is a means to an end.
You go girl!
;D
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Post by tiffany on Feb 22, 2007 12:33:45 GMT -5
Ok Weight first thing in am on new scale s 132.5. MUCH closer to what I thought. I do not have a weight goal as far as a number.. I could guess 125. There are no age categories in the comp, just height groups. I am def in the tall category, I am 5'6-, with heels I could be 5'10. Eric wants me to do another comp in August, this one is drug tested. Better for me. I am planning on doing both. On a side note... I have been feeling sorta tired and blah, from lack of carbs I am sure and the fact that I am hemorraging. Hehehe. Anyway, last night at the gym a woman walks up to me and says... You look just like an actress.... a model.... ELLE MCPHERSON!! LOL!! I said "WHAT?" She said "no one has ever told you that before?" I said "nope NEVER" She said "I think the resemblance is startling" She needs glasses obviously but it did cheer me up for sure. Last night's wo was good. Shock chest,tris, hammies,abs and cardio. I love shock week, the wos are quick and hard. Tonight is back and quads. Cardio of course. That is good, sometimes when people set a "goal weight" they focus more on obtaining that weight even at the expense of muscle loss rather than just paying attention to how they feel and look. I'm almost 5'10" without heels, I guess when I compete I will be the tall end of the tall category ;D Work out and diet looks good, glad to see the fat intake up, i was worried when you posted your diet a few weeks back.
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Post by sapphire on Feb 22, 2007 13:09:19 GMT -5
Yup I agree, the scale can be deceiving. I wouldn't care if I weighed 150 pounds if it was muscle!! Wow! I didn't know you were so tall! That is great. Yup Eric knows his stuff for sure, he designed my macros. As the comp gets closer, he will remove all fat except VPX thin fat supplement. He said that will start when I have 8 weeks til the comp. I had better enjoy the almonds I can eat now.
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Post by sapphire on Feb 22, 2007 18:11:25 GMT -5
ok one more progress pics.... 13 weeks to go
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Post by sapphire on Feb 23, 2007 11:42:17 GMT -5
Friday
Meal 1 oatmeal/protein
Meal 2 oatmeal/protein
Meal 3 veggies omelet
Meal 4 1/2 can of tuna 10 almonds
Meal 5 protein shake 10 almonds
Meal 6 chicken salad
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Post by mrbeefy on Feb 23, 2007 11:49:48 GMT -5
Why did ya just do 1/2 can of tuna? I'm Curious.
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Post by sapphire on Feb 23, 2007 13:39:16 GMT -5
I have very specific macros... only supposed to have 20 grams of protein at that meal. It's actually a bit more than half...closer to 2/3rds of the can.
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Post by sapphire on Feb 24, 2007 12:23:01 GMT -5
Saturday Meal 1 oatmeal/protein Meal 2 Protein bar (I KNOW I KNOW.. I got caught out without my food) Meal 3 grilled chicken green salad Meal 4 grilled chicken 10 almonds Meal 5 protein shake 10 almonds DELTS/BICEPS/ABS -SUPERSET: SEATED DB PRESS/ALTERNATING DB FRONT RAISE...1 X 8-10 EACH -SUPERSET: SEATED BENT LATERAL/SHOULDER WIDTH GRIP BB UPRIGHT ROW...2 X 8-10 EACH -DROPSET: STANDING SIDE LATERAL...2 X 8-10, DROP, 4-6 -LOW CABLE 5/5/5 CURLS (5 REPS FROM BOTTOM TO MIDDLE; 5 REPS FROM MIDDLE TO TOP; 5 FULL REPS)...2 X 5/5/5 -DROPSET: SINGLE ARM DB PREACHER CURL...2 X 8-10, DROP, 4-6 -SUPERSET: SUPPORTED KNEE-HIP RAISE/CRUNCH ON BALL...3 X 12-15 (KNEE-HIP RAISE)/21-25 (CRUNCH) BACK -DROPSET: WG BB BENT ROW...2 X 8-10, DROP, 4-6 -CG SEATED CABLE ROW 1 AND 1/2 REPS (PULL ALL THE WAY IN, STRETCH 1/2 WAY, PULL BACK IN, STRETCH ALL THE WAY)...2 X 8-10 -SUPERSET: UNDERHAND GRIP PULLDOWN/STIFF ARM PULLDOWN...2 X 8-10 EACH 40 minutes cardio Meal 6 PWO rice cakes ground turkey/egg whites spinach Eric has increased my cardio a little this week... macros are the same
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Post by sapphire on Feb 25, 2007 9:46:04 GMT -5
Saturday Meal 1 oatmeal/protein Meal 2 oatmeal/tuna 2/3 can Meal 3 protein shake 10 almonds WO QUADS/HAMS/BUTT/CALVES -SUPERSET: ABDUCTION MACHINE/WALKING LUNGE...2 X 16-20 (ABD)/8-10 STEPS PER LEG (LUNGE) -SUPER HIGH REP LEG PRESS (FEET TOP OF PLATFORM)...2 X 50 -DROPSET: LEG EXTENSION...1 X 8-10, DROP, 4-6 -LYING LEG CURL 1 AND 1/2 REPS (CURL TO TOP, SLOWLY LOWER 1/2 WAY, CURL TO TOP, LOWER ALL THE WAY)...2 X 8-10 -SUPERSET: ADDUCTION MACHINE/WIDE STANCE DB STIFF LEG DEADLIFT...2 X 16-20 (ADD)/8-10 (SLD) -DROPSET: SEATED CALF...2 X 12-15, DROP, 4-6 -STANDING CALF RAISE WITH STRETCH PAUSE (HOLD EACH STRETCH FOR 3-COUNT BEFORE EACH REP)...1 X 8-10 WOW! I cant wait to see how those super high rep presses feel!! ;D
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