Baby Wifey's Bucket of Happiness

Intra Aid Notes: I've been using Intra-Aid my last four workouts. I find that at two scoops my strength, stamina and power are phenomenal. With one scoop I add 12 g of extra malto/dextrose and 5 g of BCAAs, and the feeling just isn't the same. I don't seem to perform as well on my lifts and I feel more fatigued. I don't know exactly why this would be the case. However I am sticking with the double dose for now! :lol:

5x5

BB Bench Press: 105, 115, 120, 125 lbs x2

4x6

DB Step Ups: BW+30 lb DBs

Bent DB Rows: 42.5 lb DBs x3, 45 lb DBs x1

Single Leg Bridges: 4x10 each leg

4x15

Leg Press: 180x2, 230x2

4x10

DB Rear Delt Raise: 12.5 lb DBs

DB Lat Raise: 15

4x20 sec sprints/40 sec low intensity

My workout today was intense, but I didn't feel mentally tired afterward. Heck, I don't feel that physically tired right now. Intra Aid really worked well for me today. I felt and still feel great.

My upper body has gained so much muscle and gained a lot of definition, primarily my arms, shoulders and back are looking more lean. My stomach seems to have gained a lot of muscle, but a good amount of fat is definitely still there. My butt and thighs have remained the same. I am beginning to think that they are my trouble spot. They are big and have a lot of muscle, but there is still a good layer of fat topping that mass off. Overall I am pretty satisfied with my body right now. I see room for improvement most definitely and I am making progress, slowly but surely. It is really about time that I post some pictures up. I will take some over the next couple days and post 'em up over the weekend.
 
Intra Aid Notes: I've definitely decided that 2 scoops of Citrus Burst Intra-Aid is awesome! The flavor is quite good, a very smooth sweet orange taste. It isn't sour at all, like I had expected it to be, but it is very pleasant. My performance is amazing on two scoops as well. I just have spectacular endurance and strength. Today I did amazing during my workout while sipping on this delicious drink.


5x5

BB Deadlifts: 155, 175, 190, 200, 210 lbs

4x6

DB Shoulder Press: 40, 42.5 x2, 40 lbs

3x7

DB Split Squats: BW + 27.5 lb DBs

5x5

Chin Ups: BW

BB Bicep Curls: 30 lbs
w/ Overhead BB Tricep Extensions: 30 lbs

15 minutes on Stair Stepper
 
Another funny thing: The last three workouts I have had someone different come up to me and ask me if I compete or if I am training for a competition. :D It's kinda cool.
 
babywifey said:
Another funny thing: The last three workouts I have had someone different come up to me and ask me if I compete or if I am training for a competition. :D It's kinda cool.
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Probably because you're a female doing all the power lifts, training heavy, who's in good physical condition and that is RARE. Being a rare breed is GREAT! :D
 
babywifey said:
Intra Aid Notes: I've been using Intra-Aid my last four workouts. I find that at two scoops my strength, stamina and power are phenomenal. With one scoop I add 12 g of extra malto/dextrose and 5 g of BCAAs, and the feeling just isn't the same. I don't seem to perform as well on my lifts and I feel more fatigued. I don't know exactly why this would be the case. However I am sticking with the double dose for now! :lol:
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Because the formula is already perfect the way it is. The mad scientists in the Universal lab have already done the homework for you. All we have to do is sip and enjoy :)

Solid work bw, your making great progress in here.

Hg
 
Hoomgar said:
Because the formula is already perfect the way it is. The mad scientists in the Universal lab have already done the homework for you. All we have to do is sip and enjoy :)

Solid work bw, your making great progress in here.

Hg
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You speak the truth! I told BW for a long time that she would love IA if she actually gave it a thorough trial. I love it when my prophecies come to fruition like this!
 
Here are some pics of me. I took them this morning.

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The first arm picture was taken in April. Comparing the two I can really see a change. I've gained some muscle and lost some fat, there seems to be an increase in definition, which is exactly what I was shooting for 2-3 months ago.

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This tummy picture was just from last November. I've definitely made progress since then:

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babywifey said:
Here are some pics of me. I took them this morning.

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You have definitely come a long way. progress is showing. You can see the muscle gains coming in your back as well. Keep going hard! :thumbsup:
 
BW's Saturday Squat Day:

Yes, I did lift on Saturday and I set some PRs as well. ;)

6x4

Squats: 155, 160, 165x2, 175x2

5x5

DB Bench: 47.5 lbsx2, 50 lbsx2, 55 lbs

5x5

BB Bent Rows: 95x2, 100x2, 105 lbs < PR

I also did some accessory movements, but I can't remember what they were. :dunno: I'll be lifting again this afternoon as well. :)
 
I lifted yesterday and set some more awesome PRs!

Clean and Press Day:

5x5

BB Clean and Press: 95, 100x3, 105

Wide Grip Pull Ups: BW for all 5 sets!!!! <PR

4x6

Dips: BW + 25, 25, 30, 35 lbs (5 reps + 1 last set)

3x8 DB Lunges: 40 lb DBs

I was totally stoked about my pull ups! I don't think I would have been able to do so many reps if I had done Dips before hand, like I usually do. Deciding to do Pull Ups before Dips paid off big time. :D
 
nycste said:
40lbs and 5 reps thats hot
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:lol: Thank you. I had a 24 hour fitness employee hit on me yesterday. He complimenting me like crazy, and in ending our conversation he says, "My name is Nathan. I'm the mechanic here and I fix everything, so if you have any equipment giving you any trouble, you just let me know." :lol:
 
babywifey said:
:lol: Thank you. I had a 24 hour fitness employee hit on me yesterday. He complimenting me like crazy, and in ending our conversation he says, "My name is Nathan. I'm the mechanic here and I fix everything, so if you have any equipment giving you any trouble, you just let me know." :lol:
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"Thanks...my husband's working on his PhD. :) " - :lol:

That would shut him up. I always hate those comments...even when I'm not flirting with chicks sometimes they'll say sometimes they'll say that crap. Like I'll be at UA and ask them if they need any help and they go, "No, I'm just here with my boyfriend." - Ummm, I didn't ask you who you were here with, I asked you if you needed any help finding anything. Grrrr.
 
Irish Cannon said:
"Thanks...my husband's working on his PhD. :) " - :lol:

That would shut him up. I always hate those comments...even when I'm not flirting with chicks sometimes they'll say sometimes they'll say that crap. Like I'll be at UA and ask them if they need any help and they go, "No, I'm just here with my boyfriend." - Ummm, I didn't ask you who you were here with, I asked you if you needed any help finding anything. Grrrr.
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:biglaugh: Ha, yeah, since we've moved to Dallas BW gets hit on whereever she goes.

I never really feel threatened by it, she could beat-up just about every guy that hits on her. Its almost a point of pride for me now, like, "that's right, you want her, but she's mine, so neener-neener." :p
 
Irish Cannon said:
"Thanks...my husband's working on his PhD. :) " - :lol:

That would shut him up. I always hate those comments...even when I'm not flirting with chicks sometimes they'll say sometimes they'll say that crap. Like I'll be at UA and ask them if they need any help and they go, "No, I'm just here with my boyfriend." - Ummm, I didn't ask you who you were here with, I asked you if you needed any help finding anything. Grrrr.
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this is the problem with women, they think they are the SHIIIIT

cant a guy just be nice :)

as long as babywifey didnt punch me in face if i asked her if she needed help on the glutehamraise id be happy
 
Resolve said:
:biglaugh: Ha, yeah, since we've moved to Dallas BW gets hit on whereever she goes.

I never really feel threatened by it, she could beat-up just about every guy that hits on her. Its almost a point of pride for me now, like, "that's right, you want her, but she's mine, so neener-neener." :p
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:toofunny: I feel the same way about you. We have a lot of trust in one another.

Irish Cannon said:
"Thanks...my husband's working on his PhD. :) " - :lol:

That would shut him up. I always hate those comments...even when I'm not flirting with chicks sometimes they'll say sometimes they'll say that crap. Like I'll be at UA and ask them if they need any help and they go, "No, I'm just here with my boyfriend." - Ummm, I didn't ask you who you were here with, I asked you if you needed any help finding anything. Grrrr.
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Lol, well you know that you are unwelcome when a girl makes a comment like that. I usually end up in a 5 minute conversation with the guys who flirt with me, I'm nice to them, but the fact that I have a husband always leaks out somewhere in there. ;)

nycste said:
this is the problem with women, they think they are the SHIIIIT

cant a guy just be nice :)

as long as babywifey didnt punch me in face if i asked her if she needed help on the glutehamraise id be happy
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:lol: I'm sure you would, Ste!
 
babywifey said:
Lol, well you know that you are unwelcome when a girl makes a comment like that. I usually end up in a 5 minute conversation with the guys who flirt with me, I'm nice to them, but the fact that I have a husband always leaks out somewhere in there. ;)
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I often do my best to change that. :p - Not if they're married though...unless they're older, like 40+. For some reason I always have much more fun flirting with them. It's funny how easy it is, but is kind of sad because it becomes apparent how poorly their husbands treat them.
 
Irish Cannon said:
I often do my best to change that. :p - Not if they're married though...unless they're older, like 40+. For some reason I always have much more fun flirting with them. It's funny how easy it is, but is kind of sad because it becomes apparent how poorly their husbands treat them.
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How does it become apparent that their husbands treat them poorly?
 
babywifey said:
How does it become apparent that their husbands treat them poorly?
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If they easily latch on to anyone that gives them a compliment, it's apparent. If they have a loving relationship with their husband, they wouldn't care what some punk 22yo has to say. I've seen both sides of it.
 
I did front squats for the first time today! I enjoyed them. They seem to work a part of my core that isn't hit by back squats and deadlifts.

5x5

BB Bench Press: 105, 110, 115x2, 120 lbs

4x8-10

BB Olympic Style Front Squats: 65 lbs, 95lbs, 115x2

5x6

DB Bent Rows: 42.5, 45x2, 47.5, 50 lbs <PR

3x10

Rope Cable Pull Throughs: 50x2, 40

4x12

Leg Curls: 85x2, 100x2
 
front squats are great but soo much harder for me its insane

congratz on the PR yeaahhaaaaa, jesus i dont think i ever seen a girl pickup a 50lb db wish you worked out at my gym
 
Wow we have women that lift here all the time. My gym has many girls who compete and train for awesome looking bodies. Girls that can diet correctly and lift.
 
crader said:
Wow we have women that lift here all the time. My gym has many girls who compete and train for awesome looking bodies. Girls that can diet correctly and lift.
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that's awesome! I wish I saw more of that where I go. Not a single lady in my gym lifts hard and heavy, or looks serious about what she is doing.
 
Well honestly I have found that I look better using lighter weight with more reps. I have gained more muscle and lost more fat than when I went heavy with little reps.
 
crader said:
Well honestly I have found that I look better using lighter weight with more reps. I have gained more muscle and lost more fat than when I went heavy with little reps.
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Interesting. For some people that definitely works better. For me it doesn't.
 
crader said:
Well honestly I have found that I look better using lighter weight with more reps. I have gained more muscle and lost more fat than when I went heavy with little reps.
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To each their own.

I have no problem with people that do what work for them and offer routines for other people, but I have no patience for people saying their way is the ONLY way. For example, I was speaking with a girl in my class and her personal trainer is real big on the light weight and ass-load of reps. She pushes that on my friend as thought that's the only way for a female to lift, because, well, everyone knows that heavy weight will make you bulky. :18: - Now, her personal trainer is actually very fit and well accomplished in figure and fitness, so she knows what works...for HER.

When I was a trainer, I always started my clients out on heavy weight and less reps first, and if they weren't making the results, I'd change things up a little depending on what their goals were.

There is no one specific method that works for every one, but heavier weight and less reps seems to work more often than the opposite, which is why I started out on that end.
 
Well maybe I am sensitive on this subject. I went from training with powerlifters and looking the same always to training for the way I look. It killed me at first to go lower in weights until I watched muscles change and got the look I wanted all along.
 
crader said:
Well maybe I am sensitive on this subject. I went from training with powerlifters and looking the same always to training for the way I look. It killed me at first to go lower in weights until I watched muscles change and got the look I wanted all along.
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Looking and feeling the way you want is what matters. If higher reps, lower weight is what gives you the physique that you love, absolutely do that! I can imagine it would be difficult to drop your lifting numbers for a better body (I'm glad that I don't have to sacrifice my numbers to look the way I want- I would hate that myself! LOL). I'm glad that you have found what has worked for you. :)
 
I took last Saturday off from lifting, and I felt like today was more of a workout to get me back into the mode of lifting for the week. I didn't feel like my performance was very good, unfortunately. It was just one of those days. I didn't sleep well last night, which I'm sure contributed to my low performance. Next workout will be better.

4x5 Deadlifts :185, 195, 200, 205 lbs x2

5x5 Chin Ups: Body Weight, Negatives during my last set

6x4 Seated DB Press: 35, 40x2, 42.5 lbs

4x13 Leg Extensions: 85x3, 100
 
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