Killed my legs tonight. Below you will see my routine for today.
2 sets of smith squats (no weight) to warm up my legs
4 sets of 15 smith squats
4 sets of sled leg press
4 sets of 15 single leg lunges
4 sets of 15 leg extensions
4 sets of 12 hamstring curls and seated curls
5 sets of straight leg deadlifts
5 sets of calves standing and seated
4 sets of plie squats (body weight)
Phew...... I WILL need a wheelchair tomorrow :)
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
The 7 day difference
I'm super excited to see my body changing. I only dropped .5 lb last week but as you can see my body TOTALLY changed! We are not weighed in so weight doesn't matter. I can't wait to see what the next 10.5 wks brings. With Xcel Sports Nutrition behind me I'm sure it's gonna be the best me yet!!
PR. 185 baby!!
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Tried 205..
No can do on 205 on bench :( I thought that after my massage I would be able to do it but nope..stuck at 185. I did it more times today so I'm happy about that and I'm ok with not getting 205. There's always next week ;) I'm seein changes in my body and I'm excited. Leaning down without too much cardio makes me a happy girl. I can't stand cardio!!
Monday, February 25, 2013
Monday BIG BACK day!
It's Monday, the sun is shining, the tank is clean (Nemo reference), its 43 degrees and I'm in a GREAT mood! I went out on Sat night and actually had regular clothes on AND makeup ;) It felt good to be out. I went to see my husband play with my bestie Keri. Modern Day Romeos put on a great show.
I feel good today, my DOMS are subsiding. It makes me think though, it's as though I've never lifted before. I get really sore these days. I've been having hamstring cramping but it doesn't stop me. I stretch it out and keep going. :) Tonight's lift should be good. I'm in a great mood and ready to kill my back and bi's. I have been working real hard to bring my back up (judges and pro friends advice). I have a naturally rectangle frame so I needed to widen my back to give my waist the "illusion" of being small ;) I will never have a small waist so I just build my back instead. Let's hope the judges like what they see in 11 short weeks.
On a good note, I just got word that some customers of Xcel Sports Nutrition have been asking about me, how cool is that! I am in talks with them about adding a show to my fall schedule because of the inquiries, stay tuned for more details with that.
Went to the grocery store this morning to prep my food for the week. I took a pic of it cuz doesn't everyone buy 15dz eggs at a time ;) The people behind me in line looked at me like I had lobsters crawling out of my ears. If I only knew what they were thinking, but guess what, I don't really care. I do what I do for ME, not anyone else. This is a huge lesson I had to learn along my journey. Do it for ME! Friends will come and friends will go because of this sport but I will always be ME.
So, on that note. Go out and be the BEST YOU CAN BE! Take time for yourself, do something that makes YOU happy!! Go XCEL yourself!!
Have a great Monday!
D-
I feel good today, my DOMS are subsiding. It makes me think though, it's as though I've never lifted before. I get really sore these days. I've been having hamstring cramping but it doesn't stop me. I stretch it out and keep going. :) Tonight's lift should be good. I'm in a great mood and ready to kill my back and bi's. I have been working real hard to bring my back up (judges and pro friends advice). I have a naturally rectangle frame so I needed to widen my back to give my waist the "illusion" of being small ;) I will never have a small waist so I just build my back instead. Let's hope the judges like what they see in 11 short weeks.
On a good note, I just got word that some customers of Xcel Sports Nutrition have been asking about me, how cool is that! I am in talks with them about adding a show to my fall schedule because of the inquiries, stay tuned for more details with that.
Went to the grocery store this morning to prep my food for the week. I took a pic of it cuz doesn't everyone buy 15dz eggs at a time ;) The people behind me in line looked at me like I had lobsters crawling out of my ears. If I only knew what they were thinking, but guess what, I don't really care. I do what I do for ME, not anyone else. This is a huge lesson I had to learn along my journey. Do it for ME! Friends will come and friends will go because of this sport but I will always be ME.
So, on that note. Go out and be the BEST YOU CAN BE! Take time for yourself, do something that makes YOU happy!! Go XCEL yourself!!
Have a great Monday!
D-
Saturday, February 23, 2013
11 weeks out
I am now 11 wks out and seeing little changes happening and I like it. Knowing I have my coach and my sponsors behind me 100% is so awesome! I wanna push it to the limit!! Little changes in my diet this week as well as a little bit more cardio. We shall see what happens with pics this coming wed.
More and more people are asking me about Xcel Sports Nutrition and I'm super glad. They have amazing products that yield great results. My husband Mike has been on the Retaliation and has seen tremendous gains on it. Loving it!!
Muscles are aching which means I'm continuing to work hard. I'm going to try and keep my strength this prep (if my body will let me). For now, it's day by day, meal by meal. My bench has gone up and I'm thrilled about that. I got 185 6 times!! I have been stuck at 135 forever it seems but now, I'm up. I'm gonna try for 205 on Tues? Can I do it?? Stay tuned!! Videos will be coming soon of my lifts. I have been loving my preworkout SILVER BULLET from Xcel Sports Nutrition. It makes me crazy in the gym and I love it!! People stare when I bench ;) I know I know, I'm such a meathead ;)
I still worry, I think we all do, that I won't be ready in time. It's such a mind game this sport especially for us women. We're insecure as it is, let alone half naked up on stage having strangers judge us. Isn't that what we've tried to avoid our whole life :) It's hard but if I work to be the best ME I can be and be an inspiration so someone, then it's all worth it to me. My kids are proud of me and that makes me happy. My oldest daughter shares my videos with kids at her high school and they're all like "dude, I'm scared of your Mom". She gets a kick out of it. My twins know my routine and when I do cardio :) My daughter is my food nazzi. She'll tell me "Mom, that's not on your diet". So I have tons of people on my side which makes me happy and as long as I give it my all, that's all I can do.
I'm focused and ready to rock 2013!
More and more people are asking me about Xcel Sports Nutrition and I'm super glad. They have amazing products that yield great results. My husband Mike has been on the Retaliation and has seen tremendous gains on it. Loving it!!
Muscles are aching which means I'm continuing to work hard. I'm going to try and keep my strength this prep (if my body will let me). For now, it's day by day, meal by meal. My bench has gone up and I'm thrilled about that. I got 185 6 times!! I have been stuck at 135 forever it seems but now, I'm up. I'm gonna try for 205 on Tues? Can I do it?? Stay tuned!! Videos will be coming soon of my lifts. I have been loving my preworkout SILVER BULLET from Xcel Sports Nutrition. It makes me crazy in the gym and I love it!! People stare when I bench ;) I know I know, I'm such a meathead ;)
I still worry, I think we all do, that I won't be ready in time. It's such a mind game this sport especially for us women. We're insecure as it is, let alone half naked up on stage having strangers judge us. Isn't that what we've tried to avoid our whole life :) It's hard but if I work to be the best ME I can be and be an inspiration so someone, then it's all worth it to me. My kids are proud of me and that makes me happy. My oldest daughter shares my videos with kids at her high school and they're all like "dude, I'm scared of your Mom". She gets a kick out of it. My twins know my routine and when I do cardio :) My daughter is my food nazzi. She'll tell me "Mom, that's not on your diet". So I have tons of people on my side which makes me happy and as long as I give it my all, that's all I can do.
I'm focused and ready to rock 2013!
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Sunday Sunday Sunday
Sunday is my cooking day. I cook all my protein for the week so it's all measured out and bagged and ready to eat at a moments notice. The greens and carbs I cook as I go, unless I'm going to be out, then I'll make it ahead of time. I really think it works best for me this way. I prepare all my weeks worth of supplements in my pill boxes and I'm ready to hit the week at full speed. In speaking with Don from Xcel Sports Nutrition the other day I am gearing up for another added show to my roster. Hope my body can handle it. Looking forward to it though and with them behind me supplying me with the correct supplements I should do just fine.
Have an awesome week everyone! Check in later
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Have an awesome week everyone! Check in later
www.xcelsportsnutrition.com
www.krustgear.com
Friday, February 15, 2013
12 weeks and counting.,
Well, it's that time again, prep season. 12 wks til the first show of the year and things are really kickin up a notch. I have hired a new prep coach the one and only Fakhri Mubarak and am thrilled with my decision. I also have been picked up as a sponsored athlete with Xcel Sports Nutrition (www.xcelsportsnutrition.com) as well as KrushT Gear clothing (www.krushtgear.com) I'm thrilled beyond words about it all and am looking forward to 2013. I have my sights set on my Pro Card and I will stop at nothing to get it.
Come with me on this ride the next 12 weeks. I do have to warn you though, it WILL get bumpy, so you'd better wear your seat belt :)
Come with me on this ride the next 12 weeks. I do have to warn you though, it WILL get bumpy, so you'd better wear your seat belt :)
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