SBT
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I am the exact same, I only get hoses on my forearms and calves, and then in my biceps when I am super lean... as for everywhere else they are always just pretty visible lines under the skin!
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I am the exact same, I only get hoses on my forearms and calves, and then in my biceps when I am super lean... as for everywhere else they are always just pretty visible lines under the skin!
Killerkanadia
Well-known member
Lookin good Mrs. Scott
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
I am the exact same, I only get hoses on my forearms and calves, and then in my biceps when I am super lean... as for everywhere else they are always just pretty visible lines under the skin!
Male or female (you can't tell with the usernames, body statistics, or avatars, since there are some small guys here and most use a "female" avi)?
:cheers:
I had BETTER! LOL I thought the "diet" was under control - apparently not, so I am just going to have to start being TOUGH on myself! If I don't come in how I want to, then I can only blame myself.
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Day 31: Posing Needs MORE Work
TRAINING
Cardio - Rollers:
a. 5 min @ 39x12 @ 120-125 rpm
b. 15 min @ 39x17 @ 120 rpm
Posing Practice 5 min.
Stretch 21 min.
COMMENTS
Sleep - Time and Quality: I suddenly realized last night that the sleeping pattern my body has fallen into my New Zealand body clock,going to sleep between 8-10pm and waking up at ~3.30am - which would be ok if I was IN New Zealand, but I'm not, so it has to right itself, and quickly . . .
Mood/Aggression: NOT very happy with myself.
Energy: Took me quite a bit of time to get myself going for training, dragging my feet for a resistance session - until I realized that I don't have to do Arms until tomorrow, which was a small relief. Feeling very shattered.
Mental Focus and Clarity: I have study to do - before AND after work - and need my head focused.
Appetite: The last week, it's been the equivalent of forcing down 1-3 decent-sized meals every day. After yesterday, though, I am quite ok going back to my excess of BC+EAA (and good fats), because food still makes me feel unbelievably nauseous and upsets my stomach badly after every meal . . .
Endurance: Good.
Quality of Training: After some adjusting of my bike - the freight messed it up a little - I was on and away. Nice to be back on the rollers again. Heated up FAST. Legs were ok . . . Had a really strong PUMP in my arms during posing practice, which was interesting. Definitely need to take this up to 10-15 minutes a day from now on, and start practicing my T-Walk soon . . .
Other Effects: Woke with a scratchy throat and thirsty as all hell. Still hot and thirsty, and it makes me feel like sh*t every time I wake up - at least during the day I am sculling back galleons of water . . .
TRAINING
Cardio - Rollers:
a. 5 min @ 39x12 @ 120-125 rpm
b. 15 min @ 39x17 @ 120 rpm
Posing Practice 5 min.
Stretch 21 min.
COMMENTS
Sleep - Time and Quality: I suddenly realized last night that the sleeping pattern my body has fallen into my New Zealand body clock,going to sleep between 8-10pm and waking up at ~3.30am - which would be ok if I was IN New Zealand, but I'm not, so it has to right itself, and quickly . . .
Mood/Aggression: NOT very happy with myself.
Energy: Took me quite a bit of time to get myself going for training, dragging my feet for a resistance session - until I realized that I don't have to do Arms until tomorrow, which was a small relief. Feeling very shattered.
Mental Focus and Clarity: I have study to do - before AND after work - and need my head focused.
Appetite: The last week, it's been the equivalent of forcing down 1-3 decent-sized meals every day. After yesterday, though, I am quite ok going back to my excess of BC+EAA (and good fats), because food still makes me feel unbelievably nauseous and upsets my stomach badly after every meal . . .
Endurance: Good.
Quality of Training: After some adjusting of my bike - the freight messed it up a little - I was on and away. Nice to be back on the rollers again. Heated up FAST. Legs were ok . . . Had a really strong PUMP in my arms during posing practice, which was interesting. Definitely need to take this up to 10-15 minutes a day from now on, and start practicing my T-Walk soon . . .
Other Effects: Woke with a scratchy throat and thirsty as all hell. Still hot and thirsty, and it makes me feel like sh*t every time I wake up - at least during the day I am sculling back galleons of water . . .
nattydisaster
PESCIENCE.com
Ah I hope the New Zealand sleeping pattern hasnt gotten you sick!
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
ummm while you are in New Zealand, give Middle Earth my best wishes
that is one of the most beautiful countries on God's green earth!!!
I'm not in New Zealand (although I'd love to be), LOL - my body is just working to the New Zealand timezone (I know - WTF???!!!)
Shouldn't have. Regardless, I am doing this first competition; I've had too many setbacks over the last 2-3 years that I am NOT going to let something stop me yet again!
Army Guy
Well-known member
lol yeah I knew you were in FLA, but was just hoping that while your body seems to wish itself back to that amazing land, you could take some of us along for the ride!! :stooges:
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Day 32: Tricep Pumps
TRAINING
HIIT Cardio:
a. 4 min easy
b. 8 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy
c. 8 x 60 sec effort/30 sec easy
Gym - Arms (1 min recovery between alternate sets):
Alternate Set A -
1. Close-Grip Pull-Ups 4 x 12
2. Weighted Dips 4 x 8
Alternate Set B -
3. EZ-Bar Bicep Curls 4 x 21s
4. Push-Ups (feet on floor, hands on DB under chest) 4 x 8
Alternate Set C -
5. Zottoman Curls 4 x 12
6. Incline Dips 4 x 8
Post-Weights Cardio 20 min.
Posing Practice 10 min.
Stretch 20 min.
COMMENTS
Sleep - Time and Quality: And whilst my body is working to the New Zealand timezone, I still only sleep if I've had a bit of alcohol pre-bed (crazy sh*t and it needs to STOP!)
Mood/Aggression: Ok.
Energy: There.
Mental Focus and Clarity: I have three assessments to complete by tomorrow . . .
Metabolism: Good.
Stress: Oops - got highER again . . .
Libido: The stress is screaming for a different kind of release . . .
Endurance: Fine.
Strength: Improvement re weight/s from this session last week.
Pump: Huge and painful, more in triceps than biceps this week - and more during posing practice than the resistance session.
Vascularity: Reasonable.
Quality of Training: HIIT was good . . . Resistance session was also good - considering I didn't want to do one today . . . Posing practice period increased . . .
Body Composition and Look: I have lots of burn marks all over my midsection - because every time I eat I get a very upset stomach, the only thing that really helps is having a VERY hot wheatie on it . . .
TRAINING
HIIT Cardio:
a. 4 min easy
b. 8 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy
c. 8 x 60 sec effort/30 sec easy
Gym - Arms (1 min recovery between alternate sets):
Alternate Set A -
1. Close-Grip Pull-Ups 4 x 12
2. Weighted Dips 4 x 8
Alternate Set B -
3. EZ-Bar Bicep Curls 4 x 21s
4. Push-Ups (feet on floor, hands on DB under chest) 4 x 8
Alternate Set C -
5. Zottoman Curls 4 x 12
6. Incline Dips 4 x 8
Post-Weights Cardio 20 min.
Posing Practice 10 min.
Stretch 20 min.
COMMENTS
Sleep - Time and Quality: And whilst my body is working to the New Zealand timezone, I still only sleep if I've had a bit of alcohol pre-bed (crazy sh*t and it needs to STOP!)
Mood/Aggression: Ok.
Energy: There.
Mental Focus and Clarity: I have three assessments to complete by tomorrow . . .
Metabolism: Good.
Stress: Oops - got highER again . . .
Libido: The stress is screaming for a different kind of release . . .
Endurance: Fine.
Strength: Improvement re weight/s from this session last week.
Pump: Huge and painful, more in triceps than biceps this week - and more during posing practice than the resistance session.
Vascularity: Reasonable.
Quality of Training: HIIT was good . . . Resistance session was also good - considering I didn't want to do one today . . . Posing practice period increased . . .
Body Composition and Look: I have lots of burn marks all over my midsection - because every time I eat I get a very upset stomach, the only thing that really helps is having a VERY hot wheatie on it . . .
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
It's a wheatie that's been heated up, LOL. A wheatie is a wheat bag that you out in the microwave and gets hot - bit more convenient than a hot water bottle.
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Day 33: Being fat is NOT acceptable!
TRAINING
Cardio - Rollers:
20 min in 39x16 @ 115 rpm
Gym - Full-Body (1 min recovery between exercises):
1. Crunches (hips at 90 degree flexion, legs fully extended, to touch toes) 1 x 40
2. Reverse Curl (on floor) 1 x 40
3. EZ-Bar Bicep Curls 1 x 40
4. Incline Dips 1 x 40
5. Lateral Raises 1 x 40
6. Supinated BB Bent Over Rows 1 x 40
7. Flat BB Bench Press 1 x 40
8. Single-Leg Deadlifts (with twist and lateral reach) 1 x 40 per leg
9. Bicycle 1 x 40 per side
10. Plank x 1 min
Post-Weights Cardio 20 min.
Posing Practice 10 min.
Stretch 20 min.
PM Cardio 20 min.
COMMENTS
Mood/Aggression: NOT very happy with myself!
Mental Focus and Clarity: Study and work - no room for error with either.
Stress: HIGH!
Endurance: Good.
Strength: This session is NOT about strength.
Pump: Hard.
Vascularity: Got told that it's getting more noticeable in my chest.
Quality of Training: Rollers were great - forgot how 'light' I feel when I get off them, and how fast I can spin easily . . . Resistance session was interesting . . . Need to be leaner to get a better idea of how I look during posing practice . . .
Body Composition and Look: Feeling and looking disgustingly soft and holding far too much water from the last few days - I've been doing high carbohydrates: Lots of pasta and stuff. All the extra weight - even though it's only from food and water - is highly UNcomfortable, and such high daily weight fluctuations are NOT good for my body!
TRAINING
Cardio - Rollers:
20 min in 39x16 @ 115 rpm
Gym - Full-Body (1 min recovery between exercises):
1. Crunches (hips at 90 degree flexion, legs fully extended, to touch toes) 1 x 40
2. Reverse Curl (on floor) 1 x 40
3. EZ-Bar Bicep Curls 1 x 40
4. Incline Dips 1 x 40
5. Lateral Raises 1 x 40
6. Supinated BB Bent Over Rows 1 x 40
7. Flat BB Bench Press 1 x 40
8. Single-Leg Deadlifts (with twist and lateral reach) 1 x 40 per leg
9. Bicycle 1 x 40 per side
10. Plank x 1 min
Post-Weights Cardio 20 min.
Posing Practice 10 min.
Stretch 20 min.
PM Cardio 20 min.
COMMENTS
Mood/Aggression: NOT very happy with myself!
Mental Focus and Clarity: Study and work - no room for error with either.
Stress: HIGH!
Endurance: Good.
Strength: This session is NOT about strength.
Pump: Hard.
Vascularity: Got told that it's getting more noticeable in my chest.
Quality of Training: Rollers were great - forgot how 'light' I feel when I get off them, and how fast I can spin easily . . . Resistance session was interesting . . . Need to be leaner to get a better idea of how I look during posing practice . . .
Body Composition and Look: Feeling and looking disgustingly soft and holding far too much water from the last few days - I've been doing high carbohydrates: Lots of pasta and stuff. All the extra weight - even though it's only from food and water - is highly UNcomfortable, and such high daily weight fluctuations are NOT good for my body!
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
That expression looks like the one perpetually on Sean's face when he sees me eating! I know - NOT good. KICKS!
oufinny
Well-known member
Got a little refeed going on there Rosie or is this a change to get your metabolism going again? Never heard pasta utilized in a contest prep before!
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Well, I'm not like other people, and you won't see me doing what most competitors do
onder:So, no, it's not a change
Since the last few weeks, everything I eat makes me feel sick and I've been forcing myself to eat, because there are days when I can't bear the thought of the reaction to eating and I don't eat, and I know my body needs food. Because it's more my TRAINING and not my diet that determines my rate of fat loss, honestly, until now, I haven't really made any changes in my diet when I HAVE eaten :shocked1:
I know that I NEED to "diet" though :buttkick: and yes, like I said at the start, I will be doing some nutritional/diet practices totally against what I would usually do or deem necessary. But this is a different ballgame, and I need to UP my game! :rocketwhore:
EasyEJL
Never enough
Wed nite while my AC was busted, we decided to go out for dinner just to get some AC. Went to Cici's pizza, and I literally ate 2 whole pies plus dessert. Today I'm at 189, which is the lightest i've been in probably 23 years. The occasional cheat is ok
DAdams91982
Board Sponsor
Wed nite while my AC was busted, we decided to go out for dinner just to get some AC. Went to Cici's pizza, and I literally ate 2 whole pies plus dessert. Today I'm at 189, which is the lightest i've been in probably 23 years. The occasional cheat is ok
The occasional bout with chinese food is what recharges my metabolism... Crab Ragoon as far as the eye can see!
oufinny
Well-known member
The occasional bout with chinese food is what recharges my metabolism... Crab Ragoon as far as the eye can see!
Heck yeah man, we hit up a Japanese steak house last weekend and it was glorious! Cheat days are great days :32:
Army Guy
Well-known member
HAHA holy crap you people!!! This thread is supposed to motivate me to eat good and kill myself in the gym!!! Now I want to go to a buffet!! I hate (and I say that in the most loving way possible 
) all of you!!! what has this world come to. Pasta in a Rosie thread... tomorrow you will tell me that the moon is made of cheese...
oh and nice workout Rosie!!! love the title of that post too!!!
AS YOU WERE
) all of you!!! what has this world come to. Pasta in a Rosie thread... tomorrow you will tell me that the moon is made of cheese...oh and nice workout Rosie!!! love the title of that post too!!!
AS YOU WERE
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
I know. I am NOT doing it looking like I'm starting instead of ending competition prep! :banghead:
Yes, the occasional cheat is ok, but my whole diet is what most people consider a cheat, Eric, and so that is going to change! Plus, as I've gotten older, I've become sensitive to so many things - I've always been lactose intolerant and have never been able to eat egg yolks (in concentration) without being sick, but now my body doesn't do wheat well, or some spices, meats, etc. I've continued to eat it all despite the fact, but I DO feel the best when I am not - the Blood Type diet (even though it is bullsh*t) actually comes pretty accurate for me in what makes me feel and look the best.
If you're going to do it yourself, you may want to get the opinion and assistance of those who have competed before. If you're going to get someone else to do it, go to the best (when I did my first competition, way back, for fun, the top two NZ Bodybuilding Champions helped me out with diet - and training) - Doctor Layne Norton is probably the Pro I would recommend re males for competition preparation.
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Well, they're not, LOL (but I wouldn't recommend how I train for many people, let alone women)
Galvanized, how?
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Day 34: Busy day
TRAINING
HIIT Cardio:
a. 4 min easy
b. 8 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy
c. 8 x 60 sec effort/30 sec easy
Gym - Full-Body (1 min recovery between exercises):
1. Crunches (hips at 90 degree flexion, legs fully extended, to touch toes) 1 x 20
2. Reverse Curl (on floor) 1 x 20
3. EZ-Bar Bicep Curls 1 x 20
4. Incline Dips 1 x 20
5. Lateral Raises 1 x 20
6. Supinated BB Bent Over Rows 1 x 20
7. Flat BB Bench Press 1 x 20
8. Single-Leg Deadlifts (with twist and lateral reach) 1 x 20 per leg
9. Bicycle 1 x 20 per side
10. Plank x 1 min
Post-Weights Cardio 20 min.
Posing Practice 10 min.
Stretch 20 min.
COMMENTS
Mood/Aggression: Ok, but still disappointed in myself.
Mental Focus and Clarity: Perfect - with how busy it was at work, and with assignments due from all directions, got my game face on.
Endurance: Great.
Strength: This session was NOT about strength.
Pump: Pretty good.
Vascularity: Could see the veins through my anterior delts and chest strongly today.
Quality of Training: HIIT was good - feeling it in my hips, though . . . Resistance training was a blast; so much better than yesterday . . . Getting better re posing; figuring out how to showcase my body best in each pose. Just need to lose that belly . . .
TRAINING
HIIT Cardio:
a. 4 min easy
b. 8 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy
c. 8 x 60 sec effort/30 sec easy
Gym - Full-Body (1 min recovery between exercises):
1. Crunches (hips at 90 degree flexion, legs fully extended, to touch toes) 1 x 20
2. Reverse Curl (on floor) 1 x 20
3. EZ-Bar Bicep Curls 1 x 20
4. Incline Dips 1 x 20
5. Lateral Raises 1 x 20
6. Supinated BB Bent Over Rows 1 x 20
7. Flat BB Bench Press 1 x 20
8. Single-Leg Deadlifts (with twist and lateral reach) 1 x 20 per leg
9. Bicycle 1 x 20 per side
10. Plank x 1 min
Post-Weights Cardio 20 min.
Posing Practice 10 min.
Stretch 20 min.
COMMENTS
Mood/Aggression: Ok, but still disappointed in myself.
Mental Focus and Clarity: Perfect - with how busy it was at work, and with assignments due from all directions, got my game face on.
Endurance: Great.
Strength: This session was NOT about strength.
Pump: Pretty good.
Vascularity: Could see the veins through my anterior delts and chest strongly today.
Quality of Training: HIIT was good - feeling it in my hips, though . . . Resistance training was a blast; so much better than yesterday . . . Getting better re posing; figuring out how to showcase my body best in each pose. Just need to lose that belly . . .
NCAA68
Member
Well, they're not, LOL (but I wouldn't recommend how I train for many people, let alone women)
Lol it was a pun basically u referred to women not being glass because glass is fragile, i used galvanized because it is a process of coating steel in zinc which makes it less susceptible to oxidation and therefore less brittle. I worked in a welder factory so my ferrous humor is sometimes lost but in any case ur a huge motivation for me to get my act together and i did enjoy your article
JoHNnyNuTZ
Well-known member
Galvanized for sure!! I work in a sheet metal shop. And appreciate your humor.LOL. Rosie looking good. I guess you being dissapointed in yourself is just one way for you being in top notch condition. Well, keep it up.
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
I see
I'm glad I can provide some motivation for you! :veryhappy:
LOL, John - just another way for me to perpetually mentally beat myself up! :shocked1:
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Day 35: Just getting the job done today
TRAINING
Cardio 20 min.
Gym - Upper Body (recovery = 1 min plank between sets):
1. Supinated Close-Grip Lat Pull-Down (in squat position, thighs parallel to floor) 1 x 25
2. Push-Ups (feet on floor, hands on DB) 1 x 25
3. Lateral Raises 1 x 25
4. Incline Dips 1 x 25
5. Alternate Bicep Curls 1 x 50
Posing Practice 10 min.
Stretch 20 min.
COMMENTS
Sleep - Time and Quality: I'm going to have to work something out . . . SOON! . . .
Mood/Aggression: Odd . . .
Energy: Not feeling it.
Mental Focus and Clarity: Not really wanting to think about too much today.
Endurance: Good.
Strength: Another session NOT about strength - but NOT losing any.
Pump: Great.
Vascularity: Could really see it coming out during Posing Practice - through chest and anterior delts, a little through biceps, so getting there . . .
Quality of Training: It was all painful, but at least it was DONE.
TRAINING
Cardio 20 min.
Gym - Upper Body (recovery = 1 min plank between sets):
1. Supinated Close-Grip Lat Pull-Down (in squat position, thighs parallel to floor) 1 x 25
2. Push-Ups (feet on floor, hands on DB) 1 x 25
3. Lateral Raises 1 x 25
4. Incline Dips 1 x 25
5. Alternate Bicep Curls 1 x 50
Posing Practice 10 min.
Stretch 20 min.
COMMENTS
Sleep - Time and Quality: I'm going to have to work something out . . . SOON! . . .
Mood/Aggression: Odd . . .
Energy: Not feeling it.
Mental Focus and Clarity: Not really wanting to think about too much today.
Endurance: Good.
Strength: Another session NOT about strength - but NOT losing any.
Pump: Great.
Vascularity: Could really see it coming out during Posing Practice - through chest and anterior delts, a little through biceps, so getting there . . .
Quality of Training: It was all painful, but at least it was DONE.
russianstar
Well-known member
You know im subbed rosie!!!
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Day 36: No More 'Getting Away With It'
TRAINING
Day OFF.
Posing Practice 10 min.
COMMENTS
Stimulant Effects: Alpha-T2 does not feel like a stimulant.
Metabolism: The high calorie/carbohydrate meals continued over the last week, and my body dealt with them reasonably ok.
Body Composition and Look: 10.1% bodyfat. So, instead of the 0.1% bodyfat loss per day of the last couple of weeks, it was 0.1% bodyfat loss over the entire WEEK! SHOCKING. And completely UNacceptable. Christine is right - there is no time left for doing anything BUT what I HAVE to do!
Other Effects: Haven't been as hot as I was, but still thirsty all the time.
Other Notes: From now on, there will be no more 'getting away with it because I usually can'; it's 'all or nothing' now - so it's going to be straight up RIGID DIET AND EVEN HARDER TRAINING!
TRAINING
Day OFF.
Posing Practice 10 min.
COMMENTS
Stimulant Effects: Alpha-T2 does not feel like a stimulant.
Metabolism: The high calorie/carbohydrate meals continued over the last week, and my body dealt with them reasonably ok.
Body Composition and Look: 10.1% bodyfat. So, instead of the 0.1% bodyfat loss per day of the last couple of weeks, it was 0.1% bodyfat loss over the entire WEEK! SHOCKING. And completely UNacceptable. Christine is right - there is no time left for doing anything BUT what I HAVE to do!
Other Effects: Haven't been as hot as I was, but still thirsty all the time.
Other Notes: From now on, there will be no more 'getting away with it because I usually can'; it's 'all or nothing' now - so it's going to be straight up RIGID DIET AND EVEN HARDER TRAINING!
JoHNnyNuTZ
Well-known member
GET IT ROSIE!!!!!
nattydisaster
PESCIENCE.com
ALL OR NOTHING!
GO HARD OR GO HOME!
GO HARD OR GO HOME!
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Day 37: Putting things in Perspective
TRAINING
HIIT Cardio:
a. 4 min easy
b. 8 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy
c. 8 x 60 sec effort/30 sec easy
Gym - Shoulders (30 sec recovery between alternate sets):
Alternate Set A -
1. Behind-the-Neck BB Military Press 4 x 12, 10, 8, 6
2. Lateral Raises 4 x 12
Alternate Set B -
3. BB Military Press 4 x 12, 10, 8, 6
4. Lateral Raises 4 x 12
Alternate Set C -
5. Clean and Press 4 x 12
6. Abs Superset 4 x [a. ab rollout x 8, b. ab vacuum (on knees) x 4]
Post-Weights Cardio 20 min.
Posing Practice 15 min.
Stretch 21 min.
COMMENTS
Sleep - Time and Quality: Still on New Zealand time if I sleep.
Mood/Aggression: Mixed moods today.
Energy: A bit blah and not really feeling like doing anything, but having the energy for doing what I have to and anything else I might want to.
Mental Focus and Clarity: Living with a mind that rarely turns off can be exhausting.
Metabolism: Good.
Appetite: High - WTF???
Stress: High.
Libido: High - best make use of it to relieve a bit of stress.
Endurance: Excellent.
Strength: Good.
Pump: Great pump during both resistance session and posing practice.
Vascularity: Stronger through right side of my body than my left - interesting. Seeing more noticeable through chest, delts, and arms.
Quality of Training: HIIT was good. From now on, though, it's cool enough to do it outside - sprinting! . . . Resistance session caused some pain, with interesting clicks and pops going on, but it was nothing serious . . . Took posing practice up another level . . .
Recovery: Feel mentally drained. Physically I'm ok.
Body Composition and Look: Noticed during posing practice that from the front, my right upper traps are definitely bigger than my left (that shoulder is also lower though, because of my scoliosis, so that could be it). My left side shows more definition than my right, appearing leaner, but my right side is slightly more developed, I think.
Other Effects: Still thirsty. Not as hot, though.
Other Notes: Been keeping in touch with my family - they're all safe, thank God, after the devastation in Christchurch from the earthquake (I have a lot of family there, albeit no immediate family) . . . I have a tendency not to know when enough is ENOUGH, OVERfilling my plate - it's no wonder that my body has given up on me at least once a year for the last three years - and I have to STOP. Training, several jobs, and full-time study are starting to take a small toll on me mentally, so I've been taking some time to prioritize everything. It's hard letting go of some things, but there are times when it HAS to be done, and hopefully from now on things will be a bit more manageable . . .
TRAINING
HIIT Cardio:
a. 4 min easy
b. 8 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy
c. 8 x 60 sec effort/30 sec easy
Gym - Shoulders (30 sec recovery between alternate sets):
Alternate Set A -
1. Behind-the-Neck BB Military Press 4 x 12, 10, 8, 6
2. Lateral Raises 4 x 12
Alternate Set B -
3. BB Military Press 4 x 12, 10, 8, 6
4. Lateral Raises 4 x 12
Alternate Set C -
5. Clean and Press 4 x 12
6. Abs Superset 4 x [a. ab rollout x 8, b. ab vacuum (on knees) x 4]
Post-Weights Cardio 20 min.
Posing Practice 15 min.
Stretch 21 min.
COMMENTS
Sleep - Time and Quality: Still on New Zealand time if I sleep.
Mood/Aggression: Mixed moods today.
Energy: A bit blah and not really feeling like doing anything, but having the energy for doing what I have to and anything else I might want to.
Mental Focus and Clarity: Living with a mind that rarely turns off can be exhausting.
Metabolism: Good.
Appetite: High - WTF???
Stress: High.
Libido: High - best make use of it to relieve a bit of stress.
Endurance: Excellent.
Strength: Good.
Pump: Great pump during both resistance session and posing practice.
Vascularity: Stronger through right side of my body than my left - interesting. Seeing more noticeable through chest, delts, and arms.
Quality of Training: HIIT was good. From now on, though, it's cool enough to do it outside - sprinting! . . . Resistance session caused some pain, with interesting clicks and pops going on, but it was nothing serious . . . Took posing practice up another level . . .
Recovery: Feel mentally drained. Physically I'm ok.
Body Composition and Look: Noticed during posing practice that from the front, my right upper traps are definitely bigger than my left (that shoulder is also lower though, because of my scoliosis, so that could be it). My left side shows more definition than my right, appearing leaner, but my right side is slightly more developed, I think.
Other Effects: Still thirsty. Not as hot, though.
Other Notes: Been keeping in touch with my family - they're all safe, thank God, after the devastation in Christchurch from the earthquake (I have a lot of family there, albeit no immediate family) . . . I have a tendency not to know when enough is ENOUGH, OVERfilling my plate - it's no wonder that my body has given up on me at least once a year for the last three years - and I have to STOP. Training, several jobs, and full-time study are starting to take a small toll on me mentally, so I've been taking some time to prioritize everything. It's hard letting go of some things, but there are times when it HAS to be done, and hopefully from now on things will be a bit more manageable . . .
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Army Guy
Well-known member
the prioritizing thing is tough Rosie, trust me I know, but in the end the mental relief is just what the proverbial Doctor ordered. Thank goodness the family is safe! so GOOD NEWS all around!!!!
Is your avi a recent pic or one of your file ones??? haven't seen it before... looking great though!
Is your avi a recent pic or one of your file ones??? haven't seen it before... looking great though!
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Mental relief can be hard to come by, but I'm trying to find it, LOL . . . Yes, god news there. Lots of damage, power outage and whatnot, but no one was hurt, thank God! . . . It's the cropped version of an image from a July photoshoot . . . Thanks, bud
Sean says I stress MYSELF out by taking on too much and not knowing when to stop. So this is me trying to work out some of that obsessive compulsiveness . . .
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Day 38: Coming together . . .
TRAINING
Cardio 20 min.
Posing Practice 15 min.
Stretch 20 min.
COMMENTS
Mood/Aggression: Still mixed moods today.
Energy: I was energetic earlier in the day. At work, suddenly had no energy. Now, I'm fine.
Mental Focus and Clarity: Assignments need doing.
Metabolism: Great.
Endurance: Excellent.
Pump: Getting good at getting this quick during posing practice.
Vascularity: Getting better by the day.
Quality of Training: Nice to have an easy day . . .
Body Composition and Look: Posing practice will be better when I get a little leaner.
Other Notes: Looking to the future, whilst doing the best I can in the now.
TRAINING
Cardio 20 min.
Posing Practice 15 min.
Stretch 20 min.
COMMENTS
Mood/Aggression: Still mixed moods today.
Energy: I was energetic earlier in the day. At work, suddenly had no energy. Now, I'm fine.
Mental Focus and Clarity: Assignments need doing.
Metabolism: Great.
Endurance: Excellent.
Pump: Getting good at getting this quick during posing practice.
Vascularity: Getting better by the day.
Quality of Training: Nice to have an easy day . . .
Body Composition and Look: Posing practice will be better when I get a little leaner.
Other Notes: Looking to the future, whilst doing the best I can in the now.
Army Guy
Well-known member
love the attitude Rosie!!! :box:
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Day 39: INTENSE!
TRAINING
HIIT Cardio:
a. 4 min jogging
b. 4 x 20 sec effort/40 sec recovery
c. 4 min jogging
d. 4 x 20 sec effort/40 sec recovery
e. 4 min jogging
Gym - Arms (1 min recovery between alternate sets):
Alternate Set A -
1. Close-Grip Pull-Ups 4 x 12, 10, 6, 6
2. Dips 4 x 8
Alternate Set B -
3. BB Bicep Curls 4 x 8
4. Flat Close-Grip Bench Press 4 x 8
Alternate Set C -
5. DB Zottoman Curls 4 x 8
6. V-Bar Tricep Push-Downs 4 x 6
Post-Weights Cardio - Treadmill:
a. 2 x 2 min @ 12.8 km/hr / 1 min rest
b. 2 x 1 min @ 12.8 km/hr / 1 min rest
c. 2 x 1 min @ 13.6 km/hr / 1 min rest
d. 2 x 1 min @ 14.4 km/hr / 1 min rest
e. 1 x 2 min @ 12.8 km/hr
Posing Practice 20 min.
Stretch 20 min.
COMMENTS
Sleep - Time and Quality: Very broken - constantly up and down.
Mood/Aggression: Interesting.
Energy: Definitely have energy - feeling after training doesn't make for doing anything too active for the rest of the day.
Mental Focus and Clarity: Constant.
Stress: Higher than high.
Endurance: Excellent.
Strength: Good.
Pump: Pumps awesome, made better by posing practice during alternate set recovery periods.
Vascularity: Veins through deltoids and arms coming out today (definitely training with mirrors around helps seeing aesthetic progress).
Quality of Training: HIIT was fine. Running exhausts me now, and despite my ego, I had to stop between sprints, as well as having the longer recovery time . . . Resistance training was awesome. Lighting is way better in the gym than at home, and so could get a better idea re posing for quarter turns . . . Decided on more running for post-weights cardio. Was sweating feverishly during. During the rest periods I was hunched over, my heart pounding, feeling like I was going to be sick. The last minute I had to force myself to keep going, and barely made it to the rubbish bin afterwards to throw up (that's the third time in the last five weeks that this has happened, all times during/after running - either running is so intense that it 'upsets' my body now, or Sean could be right and my adrenals are so shot from all the stimulant abuse) . . .
Recovery: I feel fine after training re muscles.
Body Composition and Look: Got told that everything was coming along re leaning and definition - it was just my lower back that needed working on. No sh*t genius - I've been saying all along that my 'tyre' is my problem area and that's what needs to go! Get that gone and I might be close to satisfied with my figure.
TRAINING
HIIT Cardio:
a. 4 min jogging
b. 4 x 20 sec effort/40 sec recovery
c. 4 min jogging
d. 4 x 20 sec effort/40 sec recovery
e. 4 min jogging
Gym - Arms (1 min recovery between alternate sets):
Alternate Set A -
1. Close-Grip Pull-Ups 4 x 12, 10, 6, 6
2. Dips 4 x 8
Alternate Set B -
3. BB Bicep Curls 4 x 8
4. Flat Close-Grip Bench Press 4 x 8
Alternate Set C -
5. DB Zottoman Curls 4 x 8
6. V-Bar Tricep Push-Downs 4 x 6
Post-Weights Cardio - Treadmill:
a. 2 x 2 min @ 12.8 km/hr / 1 min rest
b. 2 x 1 min @ 12.8 km/hr / 1 min rest
c. 2 x 1 min @ 13.6 km/hr / 1 min rest
d. 2 x 1 min @ 14.4 km/hr / 1 min rest
e. 1 x 2 min @ 12.8 km/hr
Posing Practice 20 min.
Stretch 20 min.
COMMENTS
Sleep - Time and Quality: Very broken - constantly up and down.
Mood/Aggression: Interesting.
Energy: Definitely have energy - feeling after training doesn't make for doing anything too active for the rest of the day.
Mental Focus and Clarity: Constant.
Stress: Higher than high.
Endurance: Excellent.
Strength: Good.
Pump: Pumps awesome, made better by posing practice during alternate set recovery periods.
Vascularity: Veins through deltoids and arms coming out today (definitely training with mirrors around helps seeing aesthetic progress).
Quality of Training: HIIT was fine. Running exhausts me now, and despite my ego, I had to stop between sprints, as well as having the longer recovery time . . . Resistance training was awesome. Lighting is way better in the gym than at home, and so could get a better idea re posing for quarter turns . . . Decided on more running for post-weights cardio. Was sweating feverishly during. During the rest periods I was hunched over, my heart pounding, feeling like I was going to be sick. The last minute I had to force myself to keep going, and barely made it to the rubbish bin afterwards to throw up (that's the third time in the last five weeks that this has happened, all times during/after running - either running is so intense that it 'upsets' my body now, or Sean could be right and my adrenals are so shot from all the stimulant abuse) . . .
Recovery: I feel fine after training re muscles.
Body Composition and Look: Got told that everything was coming along re leaning and definition - it was just my lower back that needed working on. No sh*t genius - I've been saying all along that my 'tyre' is my problem area and that's what needs to go! Get that gone and I might be close to satisfied with my figure.
Army Guy
Well-known member
I am going to agree with Sean on this one Rosie. Love you like a sister, but I have walked that road before and had the same issues with the running portion. Once I came off the stims it still took a few weeks to not get sick, but it eventually abated and cardio was much more tolerable...
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