Will Alpha-T2 Fight Against or Work With the Female Terminator?

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gwls said:
Sounds great Rosie, love the strap line, you after all only do your best AND. We all know you've put your heart and soul into this...
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I have a negative exercise addiction, LOL. And it's more obsession and compulsion and because I HAVE to more than want sometimes . . .


Army Guy said:
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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Running has never affected me like this before. I actually haven't run regularly in quite a while (I used to run at least 3-4 times a week) and every time I do, I have to actually STOP between efforts, or go easier. NOT FUN! Not only do I get better results when I do my HIIT running, but doing my cardio either running (or cycling - but cycling adds mass to my legs, which I don't want) is the best cardio for me re fat loss. Stuck between a rock and a hard place - going to have to find a compromise if I want to keep running (even if my ego and mind takes a blow) or find another mode of cardio that I can make as effective.
 
Day 40: Mixing things up today

TRAINING

Cardio 20 min.

Gym - Full-Body (1 min recovery between sets):
1. Single-Leg Deadlifts (with twist and lateral reach) 1 x 20 per leg
2. Plank x 1 min
3. Clean and Press 1 x 20
4. Bicycle 1 x 20 per side
5. Alternate Bicep Curls 1 x 20 per side
6. Deadbugs 1 x 20
7. Supinated BB Bent Over Rows 1 x 20
8. Push-Ups (with alternate side rotation) 1 x 20
9. Incline Dips 1 x 20
10. Plank x 1 min

Post-Weights Cardio 20 min.

Posing Practice 15 min.

Stretch 20 min.


COMMENTS

Sleep - Time and Quality: Again, very broken - so broken that I wonder if I got much sleep at all; just felt like I was awake but not awake.

Energy: I have an extremely painful stomach today, which is affecting my desire to want to be energetic today, but the energy IS there.

Mental Focus and Clarity: More assignments due tonight (I'll have to finish them after work).

Appetite: Most often I actually wish that I WAS one of the individuals who do not have a problem with dieting, etc. - would make things so much easier. Then again, because it IS so hard for me, the fact that I even get where I want is accomplishment in itself.

Stress: High.

Endurance: Fine.

Strength: Good.

Pump: Reasonable.

Vascularity: Definitely better.

Quality of Training: I mixed things up a little today. Like yesterday, I had a cold, clammy sweat (almost like a fever) going, leaving me with the chills afterwards. Session was good, even though I would rather have been tucked up in bed with a wheatie. Kept cardio easy today, since I was very nauseous, and any intensity would have made me throw up again - I'm lucky I didn't (nearly, though) during my resistance training! . . .

Recovery: Actually have DOMS in my biceps, LOL (that's a first).
 
Hey Rosie couple of questions, i have been looking and watching your log a little, and read your stuff on your personal website since i have alot to learn in regard to fitness

Just wondering what you do for your HIIT cardio, as i do mine at 7am with wind sprints 30 on 90 off 16 minutes total

Also, is doing high intensity training the best way to get your resting heart rate down, i dont know what mine is since iv been doing thermos for a couple of months and that messes with resting i beleive

Whats your peak heart rate in interval training

Also, im thinking im doing too much cardio, i have a more extensive over view in my log, not trying to whore it out, just trying to figure out what i need to change, since this week my legs have just been dead all week, i do cardio in the pm with just a cardio hour, but HIIT in the am workouts mon wed fri

would you personally recommend continuing 2 a days
 
TeamT10 said:
Hey Rosie couple of questions, i have been looking and watching your log a little, and read your stuff on your personal website since i have alot to learn in regard to fitness

Just wondering what you do for your HIIT cardio, as i do mine at 7am with wind sprints 30 on 90 off 16 minutes total

Also, is doing high intensity training the best way to get your resting heart rate down, i dont know what mine is since iv been doing thermos for a couple of months and that messes with resting i beleive

Whats your peak heart rate in interval training

Also, im thinking im doing too much cardio, i have a more extensive over view in my log, not trying to whore it out, just trying to figure out what i need to change, since this week my legs have just been dead all week, i do cardio in the pm with just a cardio hour, but HIIT in the am workouts mon wed fri

would you personally recommend continuing 2 a days
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My HIIT Cardio is listed in each of my daily posts (and has been ever since I kept my first log here). ALL of my training is listed in those posts - along with my comments on said training.

Your resting heart rate is going to decrease as you get fitter - doesn't matter whether you do high intensity or low intensity cardio, or no cardio at all.

It depends on what mode of exercise I use - cycling, rowing, running, etc. - as to what my heart rate reaches during training. Usually, though, if I'm doing intervals, etc., I do them MAXIMALLY. I generally keep my heart rate high during cardio, regardless. However, since I retired from cycling, the last few years I've been less focused on what my heart rate is and just do everything as intense as I can unless I need to take an easy day.

If you're only just beginning to train, or starting back at it, or never done it before, or are not an athlete where you need to be training that much, then no, I do not recommend training more than once a day. To me, if you're trying to improve your fitness, that is a LOT of cardio, especially for the general individual in the gym who is NOT an athlete and used to that much exercise. Stick to doing your HIIT three days a week would be my recommendation, and do them on the days that you do NOT do resistance training, and then give yourself ONE COMPLETE DAY OFF ALL TRAINING.

On another note, you canNOT compare what I do to what you do, or my resting heart rate to yours, or heart rate during training, etc., because you are nothing like me, and therefore what I am and can do is irrelevant to your ability and capabilities. Don't compare yourself to anyone except yourself. What is good or bad for someone else has no reflection on you.
 
Day 41: Decisions, decisions . . .

TRAINING

HIIT Cardio:
a. 4 min easy
b. 24 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy
c. 4 min easy

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. Push-Ups (feet on floor, hands on DB under chest) 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 15 min.

Stretch 20 min.


COMMENTS

Sleep - Time and Quality: Was woken by the cat licking my neck/face after ~3 hours of what seemed like nothing.

Mood/Aggression: I was highly pissed off and angry when I fell asleep this morning, and if I think about it, it still irks me . . . But . . . Good things are going to happen today. And despite training being PAIN, things are on track, so I am being POSITIVE . . .

Energy: Not even the first thing Alpha-T2/BLACK CATS combo was enough to wake me up this morning, and I just felt dead for a few hours afterwards. Training was ok, but definitely had no energy left after my weight . . . Last night at work, I was shaking and feeling near collapse at times throughout the night, so it'll be interesting to see what happens tonight . . .

Mental Focus and Clarity: Got some study to do before work.

Endurance: Excellent.

Strength: Actually struggled today.

Pump: Second to none.

Vascularity: Getting better - the vascularity that I get after applying a topical after having a hot shower straight after eating is what I want and need!

Quality of Training: As much as I wanted to run for HIIT, I didn't, because I already felt like being sick, and if I had, I would definitely have been sick, and I didn't want that . . . Resistance session was just a lot of pain. I gritted my teeth and was breathing heavily a few times, reminding myself what is at stake, and that quitting or going easy is NOT an option . . . Post-Weights Cardio I didn't even want to do, and it was one of the longest 20 minutes of my life it went that slowly . . . Posing is improving. Getting leaner definitely gives advantage on seeing what angles, etc. work best for showing definition . . .

Recovery: My biceps are still quite painful (odd).

Body Composition and Look: I have to get rid of that tyre (belly and lower back) and the cellulite from my legs (for the first time in my life, I got it during my forced break - must have been the daily galleon of ice-cream, LOL, but seriously, ugh). I can see that I'm getting leaner, but those areas bother me, and I just want to be sleek and streamlined, lean and hard, tight and dry, defined and vascular - and it will come.

Other Notes: Another nine weeks before I will give myself a week's break from training. It's a good thing I don't double cardio in the evening - the way I've been feeling, getting all my training done in the morning is enough! . . . Also, trying to decide whether to leave my hair down or tie it half-up half-down for competition. I don't want the Dreamtan to come off and make it feel all slimy and gross, but I also want to be able to 'showcase' it, since it will definitely set me apart from the other competitors . . .
 
russianstar said:
You know im subbed rosie!!!
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как дела! не знал есть люди из Россий здесь!



Rosie, I am way late, apologies :) Will be following from now on.

I noticed (only read last 2 pages) that you aren't sleeping well. Didn't see a reason, is it husband/kids/animals/stress keeping you up or something else?

I am no rep, so don't think this is a shameless plug ;), but HGH Pro is heaven...take 3 or 4 of those, throw in a benadryl and a nyquil...and you will not wake up until your alarm goes off. Jets take off here all night, and jets are loud...I sleep through them when I take that mix.

Oh and I can't get rid of my tire either, let me know when you manage it :)

Other than that your training looks very very good, and very dedicated :) ITs good to see that!
 
hey for you Single-Leg Deadlifts do you use a kettlebell or dumbell? I think I want to add these to my leg routine. also was your take on turkish get ups? saw some girl in my gym doing them with a 15lb kettlebell this was the first time i ever seen them so I asked her wha she was doing she explained and said they've made a huge inprovement to her core since she started. I wanted to try them but didnt cause i didnt want to look like an ass infront of her, anyway I know everyones different but do you think these are anybetter than the more comon core exercises?
 
votum said:
как дела! не знал есть люди из Россий здесь!



Rosie, I am way late, apologies :) Will be following from now on.

I noticed (only read last 2 pages) that you aren't sleeping well. Didn't see a reason, is it husband/kids/animals/stress keeping you up or something else?

I am no rep, so don't think this is a shameless plug ;), but HGH Pro is heaven...take 3 or 4 of those, throw in a benadryl and a nyquil...and you will not wake up until your alarm goes off. Jets take off here all night, and jets are loud...I sleep through them when I take that mix.

Oh and I can't get rid of my tire either, let me know when you manage it :)

Other than that your training looks very very good, and very dedicated :) ITs good to see that!
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I haven't slept well since being in the US - I mentioned that waaaaay back when I first got here, in my 2009 log.

Thanks for the suggestion, but to date, no Growth Hormone booster but IGF-2 has worked WITH my body, and so I don't plan on using any more of them, because I don't need to be awake 24/7.

It's easy enough to get rid of a 'tyre' - nutrition and training!


perico13 said:
hey for you Single-Leg Deadlifts do you use a kettlebell or dumbell? I think I want to add these to my leg routine. also was your take on turkish get ups? saw some girl in my gym doing them with a 15lb kettlebell this was the first time i ever seen them so I asked her wha she was doing she explained and said they've made a huge inprovement to her core since she started. I wanted to try them but didnt cause i didnt want to look like an ass infront of her, anyway I know everyones different but do you think these are anybetter than the more comon core exercises?
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I don't use either right now - but change what weight/s I use depending on the phase and mood.

I just looked up turkish get ups, and personally I would never do this exercise - there are far more effective exercises if you want to work your core. The basics are the best exercises and should be the base of any resistance training programme - that's why they're called the BASICS.
 
ThAnks for the response I asked about the deadlifts cause I was trying to figure out what would work better as far as using higher weight with out sacrificing form, in terms of balance. I'm almost sure I can use a bar with some light weights or maybe even do them on the smith with moderate weight. I'll try them next leg day and let you know :)

As far as the Turkish get ups go I only asked because I was very intrigued when I saw this woman doing them, she was just so graceful, and her core was nothing less than expectacular. I'm sure she didn't build it from just doing these all the time but like I mentioned she said they had helped her tremendously. With that being said I will never do them either. I tried them and not only was I not graceful I'm pretty sure I looked retarded doing them. That and I know for fact that my trainning parters would just walk away and not train with me if I added them to my routine.

I know the basics work but I feel like one can only rotate them in so much into a routine before it gets stale and boring.

Anyway thanks for listening have a great weekend!
 
perico13 said:
ThAnks for the response I asked about the deadlifts cause I was trying to figure out what would work better as far as using higher weight with out sacrificing form, in terms of balance. I'm almost sure I can use a bar with some light weights or maybe even do them on the smith with moderate weight. I'll try them next leg day and let you know :)
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If you want to do deadlifts, then do deadlifts - the usual way. I'm only doing the single-leg deadlifts because doing regular deadlifts adds mass to my lower body (and I don't want that) and it's a change from romanian or stiff-legged deadlifts (which are pretty much the only deadlifts I do now if I do them - to work my hamstrings).

Re balance with single-leg deadlifts, to me there would be no difference in using either a barbell, dumbbell, or kettlebell. To me they are not an exercise where it's important to use a high weight - if you want to use a higher weight and aim for strength, like I said, do regular deadlifts.


perico13 said:
As far as the Turkish get ups go I only asked because I was very intrigued when I saw this woman doing them, she was just so graceful, and her core was nothing less than expectacular. I'm sure she didn't build it from just doing these all the time but like I mentioned she said they had helped her tremendously. With that being said I will never do them either. I tried them and not only was I not graceful I'm pretty sure I looked retarded doing them. That and I know for fact that my trainning parters would just walk away and not train with me if I added them to my routine.
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Well, I tried a couple of reps - they're nothing too wonderful, really. Not functional, that's for sure. maybe something you could add in on a high intensity cardio day, but not something to use all the time or utilize for anything really useful. And definitely not an exercise that would help too much with building up one's core, IMO - I felt it in my obliques, so unless you wanted to widen your waist (which they might help with, considering they're a little like doing weighted side bends in a very roundabout manner), I wouldn't recommend them. However, each to their own.


perico13 said:
I know the basics work but I feel like one can only rotate them in so much into a routine before it gets stale and boring.
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Depends on the individual. You'll have to start thinking outside the box if you find your training sessions getting boring. I personally don't have an issue doing the basics and variations of them, and if you're continually making progress, then why change what works - unless there is something that will work better for YOU.


perico13 said:
Anyway thanks for listening have a great weekend!
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No worries :)

You too - mine will be full of training, work, study, and yardwork :D
 
Day 42: Can't wait for my Muscle Gels!

TRAINING

Cardio 23 min.

Gym - Upper Body (1 min sec recovery between sets):
1. Hanging Straight-Leg Raises (hips to 90 degrees) 4 x 10
2. Alternate Bicep Curls 2 x 20 per side
3. Clean and Press 2 x 20
4. Dips 4 x 10
5. Rope Crunches 2 x 20
6. Supinated BB Bent Over Rows 2 x 20
7. Push-Ups (feet on floor, hands on fists) 4 x 10
8. Plank x 1 min
9. Side Plank superset x 1 [a. side (left) plank x 1 min, b. side (right) plank x 1 min]

Post-Weights Cardio 20 min.

Posing Practice 15 min.

Stretch 20 min.


COMMENTS

Mood/Aggression: Easily annoyed.

Energy: There - even though all last night and so far today, I have felt like vomiting (and have on and off - disgusting)!

Mental Focus and Clarity: Can't be anything but focused - there's too much at stake.

Metabolism: Pretty damn good. Despite the nausea last night, I forced down a truckload of carbohydrates after work, and my body was fine (no bloating, water retention, or anything) this morning.

Stress: HIGH.

Endurance: Excellent.

Strength: Really, until my competition is over and done with, none of my sessions are going to be about strength, but INTENSITY - it means that while I will still be lifting as heavy as I can for the sets/reps I've set myself, it's going to vary a lot depending on my body on any given day.

Pump: AWESOME!

Vascularity: NOW it's starting to hang around longer - that's what I want.

Quality of Training: Even though I felt like being sick just lying and sitting this morning, and knew that running would aggravate the issue, I went running anyway - running is effective for me re fat loss, and it's one of the few cardio modes where no matter what, I don't have to try too hard to get and keep my heart rate well above 80-90% of my maximum heart rate. Managed - JUST - to get home and to the bushes, and then to the bathroom before the nausea prevailed . . . When it was over, it was straight into resistance training. Changed things up yet again. I was nauseous throughout the session, but didn't throw up (thank God for small blessings) . . . Afterwards, did some more cardio, just to make sure that my body was completely fcuked (and because tomorrow is my day off, so I can) . . . Posing practice had me sweating from the effort . . .

Recovery: Biceps are still a little tender. Otherwise, all good.

Body Composition and Look: I can tell when my body composition goes under 10% bodyfat - it's hard to explain, but it just feels different somehow. Tomorrow I will see what it is, but I know for sure that I am on target for competition.

Other Effects: Have not been as thirsty lately as I was. Been having a lot of cold, clammy, feverish sweats, though.

Other Notes: I have decided that every FOURTH day will be my high calorie/carbohydrate day - any longer than that, and I am like the walking dead pretending they are still alive . . . I also have some of Muscle Pharm's Tropical Mango Muscle Gels coming. So excited to finally get to try them - I have been wanting to since they were released! And since consuming protein powder just upsets my stomach now, I'm hoping that I will be able to use them in place of, instead of needing to have so much BC+EAA (I pretty much go through a tub every WEEK) . . .
 
Day 43: Six Weeks Down

TRAINING

Day OFF.

Posing Practice 10 min.


COMMENTS

Stimulant Effects: None.

Metabolism: Fairly reasonable, considering the abuse it's been given.

Body Composition and Look: 9.6% bodyfat - so a 0.5% bodyfat loss. Pretty average, but there's no point dwelling on it. Should EASILY be 8% bodyfat in two weeks - will I be able to get to 7% in 3 weeks is the question . . .

Other Effects: Aside from several clammy, cold and feverish sweats and getting the chills, along with the extreme feeling of nausea - which I'm not even sure are related to the product - there has not been much. Heat and thirst have subsided over the last week.

Other Notes: I do my practice pre-competition week next week - a week before the real thing is cutting it close, I know, but until now I don't feel like I've been lean enough to notice if it makes a difference if I'd done it before now, and rest assured I know I won't need to do another practice one before the Worlds . . . Training is going to change a little now. I will be training as I will be during my pre-competition week for each of the next three weeks. It is going to be INTENSE and my body had better HANDLE it!
 
nattydisaster said:
Keep up the intense workouts Rosie!
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:biglaugh: Oh, they're going to get even harder and MORE intense, Josh :twisted: you can guarantee that! :whip: :
 
nattydisaster said:
That's what I like to hear :D

Competition 1 will be here in no time
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I know - sometimes I wonder if I have stopped still and time just steals by me. At least I know I'll definitely be in much better condition for my second competition!
 
Countdown: The Next Three Weeks

INTENSE is the ONLY word that comes close to describing the next three weeks!


TRAINING

Monday: HIIT Cardio + Stretch 20-30 minutes + Full-Body + 20 min Post-Weights Cardio + Posing Practice 10-15 min

Tuesday: 20 min Cardio + Stretch 20-30 minutes + Full-Body + 20 min Post-Weights Cardio + Posing Practice 10-15 min

Wednesday: HIIT Cardio + Stretch 20-30 minutes + Upper Body + 20 min Post-Weights Cardio + Posing Practice 10-15 min

Thursday: 20 min Cardio + Stretch 20-30 minutes + Posing Practice 10-15 min

Friday: HIIT Cardio + Stretch 20-30 minutes + Shoulders/Arms/Abs + 20 min Post-Weights Cardio + Posing Practice 10-15 min

Saturday: HIT + Stretch 20-30 minutes + Posing Practice 10-15 min

Sunday: Day Off (but with Posing Practice 10-15 min)

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NUTRITION

"...>100% discipline and dedication to diet and training..." So much for the diet part! Training has been awesome despite everything, but my nutrition has been real hit and miss and all over the place in a whatever whenever manner. Fortunately for me, it's predominantly my TRAINING that determines my leanness. But for competition and these last three weeks, it's time to go above and beyond anything usual and try something that is - although unconventional for me - practiced by many.

It's pretty much going to be a pre-competition-week diet for each of the next three weeks.


If I ever thought that it's been difficult up until now, my body is going to know otherwise!​
 
3clipseGT said:
Keep doin what you do Rosie!! I know ull do what needs to be done n then some!
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Well, not keep doing what I do, LOL - just change it up a little and apply more discipline re nutrition! :D Let's see what difference three weeks of hell can make!
 
Day 44: The first day in hell wasn't so bad

TRAINING

HIIT Cardio:
a. 4 min jogging
b. 12 x 30 sec efforts/30 sec rest
c. 4 min jogging

Stretch 5 min.

Gym - Full-Body (30 sec recovery between alternate sets):
Alternate Set A -
1. BB Good Mornings 6 x 12
2. Side-to-side Plyometric Bench Jumps 6 x 24
Alternate Set B -
3. Push-Ups (feet on bench, hands on DB) 6 x 12
4. BB Bent Over Rows 6 x 12
Alternate Set C -
5. BB Military Press 6 x 10
6. DB Lateral Raises 6 x 12
Alternate Set D -
7. Dips 6 x 10
8. DB Bicep Curls 6 x 10
Alternate Set E -
9. Hanging Straight-Leg Raises (hips to 90 degree flexion) 6 x 10-12
10. Weighted V-Sits (on bench) 6 x 12

Post-Weights Cardio - Stepper:
20 min @ 8 floors/min

Posing Practice 10 min.

Stretch 20 min.


COMMENTS

Sleep - Time and Quality: I actually passed out last night after eating a 1.6lb steak :think: - must have taken more energy to digest than I thought, LOL.

Mood/Aggression: Have been fine today. Even during training and the pain, my attitude was positive and high. I have a PLAN and I am going to see it through! :head:

Energy: Slow to come today, but once it was there, it was there. It's not until something is done that we often realize that is IS done, and yeah, with resistance training today, I just kept on going :AR15firing: even though it was 2-3 times longer than what it has been over the past few months, and found myself stepping up the pace during Post-Weights Cardio as well after a few minutes.

Stimulant Effects: Started a new bottle of BLACK CATS today and experienced a bit of an effect from it - every time I start a new bottle of product, even if I have been using it for a while, I experience effects like I might during the first few days on a product.

Mental Focus and Clarity: Couldn't ask for more. Then again, with four part-time jobs, full-time study, and training, I HAVE to be focused :tongue2: - there's so much to keep track of, but I'm doing it!

Metabolism: Good.

Stress: A few issues, but nothing I can't handle. I'm going to make a conscious effort to take 20-30 minutes a day for time for ME, when there is no pressure to do anything, and I can just sit there if I want - maybe it will re stress management, but regardless, it's something I've never done before and should have started long ago.

Libido: High :slap:

Endurance: My running endurance is returning. My overall endurance there is never any problem with.

Strength: The next three weeks are NOT going to be about strength, but intensity and PAIN!

Pump: Was a lot better once I was half-way through the resistance session. And, as always, strong during posing practice.

Vascularity: The same as pump.

Quality of Training: HIIT was good - stamina is slowly returning here :buttkick: No nausea or anything like it either, which is a great thing. Heart felt like it was going to fly right out of my chest during my rest periods, though . . . Resistance training was the first of many brutal sessions to come. Throughout Alternate Set A my heart was pounding, and I almost collapsed a few times after Side-to-side Plyometric Bench Jumps so intense are they on my legs. My body settled somewhat as I got into the session, and the time passed quickly. Face got flushed, cheeks rosy - which is a nice change from the pale white that it has been for the last few months during resistance training :wow: Felt almost like I was moving in slow motion sometimes. The resistance session was just over 75 minutes, which is LONG for me - I rarely go over 40-45 minutes with weights, and the last few months, my sessions have only been 15-30 minutes! - but I walked out of the gym in a straight line, LOL . . . Even had the energy for Post-Weights Cardio, to make it a reasonable pace . . .

Recovery: The day OFF yesterday did me good - and for the first time, I didn't do 1-2 hours of yardwork (which I've been doing on my days off), which helped.

Body Composition and Look: I know I'm lean, but to me I'm not lean ENOUGH! :irked:
 
man Rosie THIS is the Rosie we all know and love!!!!! You destroyed it!!! 75 min weights and THEN all the HIIT WOW is right!!! and all you could say was you had Rosie (pun included of course ;) ) cheeks and walked in a straight line!!!! You deserve 2 steaks and hot bath tonight young lady!!!! Well done!
 
Army Guy said:
man Rosie THIS is the Rosie we all know and love!!!!! You destroyed it!!! 75 min weights and THEN all the HIIT WOW is right!!! and all you could say was you had Rosie (pun included of course ;) ) cheeks and walked in a straight line!!!! You deserve 2 steaks and hot bath tonight young lady!!!! Well done!
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LOLs. No steaks. And no baths. Just readying myself for another three weeks of this! . . . HIIT is ALWAYS PRE-resistance training (the order listed is the order it's done in, ALL first thing) . . . Today's training wasn't so bad either (update coming) . . .
 
Day 45: Training is definitely carb-DEPLETING

TRAINING

Cardio 20 min.

Gym - Full-Body (30 sec recovery between alternate sets):
Alternate Set A -
1. BB Romanian Deadlifts (on 6" box, BB to touch feet) 6 x 12
2. Bench Step-Ups 6 x 15 per side
Alternate Set B -
3. Flat BB Bench Press 6 x 12
4. Close-Grip V-Bar Seated Row 6 x 12
Alternate Set C -
5. DB Shoulder Press 6 x 12
6. Incline DB Rear Raises 6 x 12
Alternate Set D -
7. V-bar Tricep Push-Downs 6 x 12
8. Cable Bicep Curls 6 x 12
Alternate Set E -
9. Rope Crunches 6 x 12
10. Bicycle (on bench) 6 x 12-15 per side

Post-Weights Cardio - Treadmill:
a. 1 x 2 min @ 12.8 km/hr / 1 min rest
b. 3 x 1 min @ 13.6 km/hr / 1 min rest
c. 3 x 1 min @ 14.4 km/hr / 1 min rest
d. 3 x 1 min @ 15.2 km/hr / 1 min rest

Posing Practice 10 min.

Stretch 20 min.


COMMENTS

Sleep - Time and Quality: A few hours.

Mood/Aggression: Positive. Even though I am not happy with my figure right now, I know that it will change to what I want, and practice will help re posing/T-walk.

Energy: Alternate Set A of my resistance session had me gasping for air and slowing down. After that, though, the time flew by (as it did yesterday), and I still had energy to RUN - with EFFORTS - afterwards! . . . I notice that I have a LOT more energy now that I am training MORE - goes to show that yeah, my body NEEDS THE VOLUME AND INTENSITY!

Mental Focus and Clarity: There.

Metabolism: Good.

Stress: Watching it closely.

Libido: Still high.

Endurance: Excellent.

Pump: Good - although not as good as yesterday.

Vascularity: The veins through anterior deltoids and biceps started showing as blue snakes on my skin during resistance training.

Quality of Training: Once again, a much LONGER resistance session that I am accustomed to - took me ~90 minutes! But, felt fine during. Even practiced a little posing between sets of Alternate Set D - the light is far better in the gym than at home, and closer to what the stage lights will be . . . Ran afterwards and was NOT nauseous. Noticed the stress on my body when I got to 15.2 km/hr pace, but that was it, for which I am grateful . . .

Recovery: Feeling my hamstrings today - but nothing in biceps.

Body Composition and Look: I WAS saving the Eviscerate until after THIS competition and use it for Worlds competition preparation because I only have ~1.5 bottles of it left, BUT, I started using the Eviscerate/Flawless stack again today (changes reflected in post #1), because: a) my upset stomach over the past few weeks has meant that almost all the time I am at home, I have a hot wheatie on it, and the wheatie is so hot at times that it has left lots of little burn marks all over my stomach, and even though I know the tanning process will hide them, I want them GONE; and b) I am noticing more than ever the appearance of dimples on my thighs (front, side, AND back) and it's disconcerting, and I want my legs smooth again.

Other Notes: I only have enough DermaTherm left for a few days, and once that is gone, I will go back to applying LipoBURN pre-bed . . . I also only have a few days of Shred Matrix left . . .
 
great lift Rosie! And when did you become the Primordial Woman??!!!! John picked the best of the best for that one!!!
How long were you at the gym total??? that must be close to 3 ours!
 
Army Guy said:
great lift Rosie! And when did you become the Primordial Woman??!!!! John picked the best of the best for that one!!!
How long were you at the gym total??? that must be close to 3 ours!
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LOL...Rosie and I became reps for Primordial just recently. Friday was our official introduction. I shared the sentiments with you in regard to John's selections of reps as well...he really has put together one hell of a team. :)

Cheers!:cheers:

-Sean-

Primordial Performance.
 
Army Guy said:
great lift Rosie! And when did you become the Primordial Woman??!!!! John picked the best of the best for that one!!!
How long were you at the gym total??? that must be close to 3 ours!
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Thanks :)

I officially became the Primordial Woman on Friday just been - Invalid Link Removed

I didn't do all my training at the gym, but in total, from start of pre-weights cardio to the end of stretching, doing it at home, walking to and from the gym, etc. it took ~3.5 hours (and yes, I did nothing else in between but that). Eh, it's nothing; what's one more hour on ~1.5-2 hours a day training?! LOL
 
crader said:
I'll look into shipping you another bottle of Eviscerate when I ship the body butter today.
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That would be awesome! Thank you, Christine :) I am sooooo looking forward to more MaliBobu :party:
 
SamBoz19 said:
LOL...Rosie and I became reps for Primordial just recently. Friday was our official introduction. I shared the sentiments with you in regard to John's selections of reps as well...he really has put together one hell of a team. :)

Cheers!:cheers:

-Sean-

Primordial Performance.
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Rosie Chee Scott said:
Thanks :)

I officially became the Primordial Woman on Friday just been - Invalid Link Removed

I didn't do all my training at the gym, but in total, from start of pre-weights cardio to the end of stretching, doing it at home, walking to and from the gym, etc. it took ~3.5 hours (and yes, I did nothing else in between but that). Eh, it's nothing; what's one more hour on ~1.5-2 hours a day training?! LOL
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Cheers to both of you!!!!
 
Day 46: Small change in plan

TRAINING

HIIT Cardio:
a. 4 min jogging
b. 24 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy
c. 8 min jogging

Stretch 23 min.

Posing Practice 20 min.


COMMENTS

Sleep - Time and Quality: Passed out again after eating last night :261:

Mood/Aggression: Not pleased with my last decision of the day yesterday, but at least feeling some satisfaction in knowing that I will make myself pay for it later on in the week :tool:

Energy: It's there - hidden behind the aching muscles and tight joints.

Mental Focus and Clarity: Focused!

Metabolism: Pretty sweet, considering.

Stress: Yes, I probably DO do it to myself, but stress brings pressure and pressure brings the best results.

Libido: Soaring :naughty: - but it has to wait until later . . .

Endurance: Great.

Pump: Feeling it all through my triceps and biceps - painful.

Vascularity: Got to get leaner, and then figure our how to KEEP it withOUT having a hot shower or chowing down on a heap of carbohydrates . . .

Quality of Training: HIIT was ok. Running inside (sometimes I use an indoor track) or outside (my preferred choice) makes a difference to a session. Efforts felt submaximal, even though they were as fast as I could make them. Both knees were quite tight around the joint where hamstrings insert, which made strides a little shorter as well . . . Made sure Posing Practice was longer, trying a few different things with my quarter turns today, in preparation for my T-walk - which I will be starting next week, and yes, I know, leaving it a little close to competition . . .

Recovery: HAMSTRINGS! Walking up and down stairs is murder on my calves as well. The last couple of days has really done a number on my legs!

Body Composition and Look: Maybe it's just me, but I am VERY critical of myself, and now, every time I look in the mirror I am NOWHERE close to being as lean as I WANT to be! :rant2:

Other Effects: Back to being thirsty all the time - the last few days I have been consuming ~2 galleons of water (which is why I have been a little heavier)!

Other Notes: I know that today was scheduled as having an Upper Body resistance session as well, but because of how my body is feeling, I decided to do this tomorrow instead :boggled: Fair warning to my body though, that I won't be nice like this again, and the next two weeks will go as PLANNED!
 
Glad to see you are feeling better Rosie and congrats on the new role! Sounds like you are really shaping up and finding some much needed energy for that last part of your approach.
 
MrKleen73 said:
Glad to see you are feeling better Rosie and congrats on the new role! Sounds like you are really shaping up and finding some much needed energy for that last part of your approach.
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Thanks, bud :) Got to get a LOT leaner before I would consider myself in shape, but it's coming. Yeah, the energy thing is weird, LOL - I just must have needed MORE training!
 
Day 48: The Primordial Woman

TRAINING

Day 47

Cardio - Stepper:
20 min @ 8 floors/min

Gym - Upper Body (30 sec recovery between alternate sets):
Alternate Set A -
1. EZ-Bar Bicep Curls 6 x 20
2. Incline Dips 6 x 15
Alternate Set B -
3. BB Military Press 6 x 15
4. DB Lateral Raises 6 x 15
Alternate Set C -
5. DB Shoulder Press 6 x 15
6. Bent Over DB Rear Raises 6 x 15
Alternate Set D -
7. Push-Ups (feet on floor, hands on box) 6 x 12
8. Supinated BB Bent Over Rows 6 x 15

Post-Weights Cardio - Stepper:
20 min @ 8 floors/min

Posing Practice 10 min.

Stretch 20 min.

Day 48

HIIT Cardio:
a. 4 min jogging
b. 12 x 20 sec effort/40 sec recovery
c. 4 min jogging

Gym - Shoulders/Arms/Abs (1 min recovery between trisets):
Triset A -
1. BB Military Press 4 x 12-15
2. DB Lateral Raises 4 x 12-15
3. Incline DB Rear Raises 4 x 12-15
Triset B -
4. V-Bar Tricep Push-Downs 4 x 12
5. DB Concentration Curls 4 x 12 per side
6. Alternate DB Hammer Curls 4 x 12 per side
Triset C -
7. Rope Crunch 4 x 15
8. Reverse Curls (on bench) 4 x 12
9. Plank 4 x 1 min

Post-Weights Cardio - Stepper:
20 min @ 9 floors/min

Posing Practice 15 min.

Stretch 20 min.


COMMENTS

Sleep - Time and Quality: It's either the insulin release or because it's high sugar/carbohydrates, but not long after eating late at night/early in the morning, I pass out . . .

Mood/Aggression: Started out the day great. A few different surprises throughout the day - both days - that made me smile. Finishing a bit out of sorts and very disappointed in myself.

Energy: I've barely stopped once I've gotten up - even though I almost feel like I could pass out just by closing my eyes.

Mental Focus and Clarity: There until after night work.

Metabolism: Great!

Stress: Highly stressed - and this time it is ALL definitely MY fault!

Libido: Still on high alert!

Endurance: AWESOME!

Pump: Been amazing both days. Really seeing it during resistance training, the hardness of my muscles starting to come in.

Vascularity: Deltoid and biceps vascularity becoming more prominent. Also through chest/deltoids I saw today when I was resistance training.

Quality of Training: Yesterday was another long training session/s - ~3 hours. Today was slightly shorter, but barely, with resistance session ~30 minutes less, and the shortest one this week! . . . HIIT was good. Definitely better for me to do this RUNNING. Stopping between efforts again, heart pounding and hurting my chest, gasping for breath, on my knees or heels. Managing, though, and only the last four efforts noticing the pace slow a little . . . Resistance session was great. Did some posing in my recovery periods between trisets, getting an idea of angles re arms, etc. for the best definition and vascularity, etc. Vision was blurry during a few exercises - and the same happened yesterday as well, and I had to shake myself to snap out of it . . . Post-Weights Cardio took it up a notch . . . Posing Practice is hurting. Really makes my knees tight, especially around the muscle insertions . . .

Recovery: Calves are in PAIN - the faster I move, the less it seems to hurt. Going up and down stairs is agony, and I have to crabwalk down, LOL.

Body Composition and Look: Definitely need to lose the fat; tighten up the diet - START dieting, because in all honesty, this has NOT happened yet! - to keep up to par with my training: There's no point destroying myself in the gym if my eating habits are going to destroy me later!

Other Effects: EXTREME thirst (the longer training periods contributing to it)!

Other Notes: Started Bio-Mend again yesterday (changes reflected in post #1) . . . As mentioned above, I have yet to really "diet" for this. I know I only have TWO weeks left until my competition, and it's these two weeks that are going to see the "diet" happen. Yes, I can only blame myself if I don't win. I also know that I have another shot in November, but I still want THIS win - definitely need to get my head in the game and the attitude that I used to have when cycling; I was almost unbeatable when I was in my zone then . . . This week has been quite hectic and very, very busy and stressful. NEXT week is my week-pre-competition practice, so I will in essence do this week twice in a row, which is ok . . . I will definitely be in the shape and have the condition that I want in November, but I also need to do my best to achieve it for THIS competition as well - after all, why bother competing if you're not there to win it (I NEVER do something to "make up the numbers")! . . . And yes, for those who have been noticing over the last week, I am no longer with Applied Nutriceuticals. This is no reflection on the company or the people, and I will always stand behind them and support them - many of their products are STAPLES for me! I am now "The Primordial Woman" - with Primordial Performance, another company that I have great respect and admiration for, believe in and are proud to stand behind 100%!
 
Day 49: Two Weeks until my US Figure Debut!

TRAINING

HIIT Cardio:
a. 2 min easy
b. 12 x 1 min effort/30 sec easy

Posing Practice 15 min.

Stretch 30 min.


COMMENTS

Mood/Aggression: Staying positive!

Energy: Definitely there.

Mental Focus and Clarity: Great.

Stress: HIGH.

Libido: Working OVERtime!

Endurance: Fine.

Pump: Didn't actually get much of a pump today during Posing Practice - mustn't have been flexing hard enough (sigh).

Vascularity: Better.

Quality of Training: Just a quick HIIT session today.

Recovery: Legs feel better. Body not aching today.

Body Composition and Look: I should have started the Eviscerate a few weeks earlier, but eh, you live and learn . . . Holding a little water from the Eviscerate, but I knew that would happen, so are not too concerned with it - it will go in a few days of stopping Eviscerate use . . .

Other Notes: Used the last of my Shred Matrix today (changes reflected in post #1) . . . For some reason, people seem to think I am experienced when it comes to Figure/Bodybuilding competition - this is simply not the case and highly INaccurate. I have done ONE competition: In 2004, and that was for FUN, just because it was something different, and in New Zealand - Figure is completely DIFFERENT over there than here, and over there we do quarter turns, the five bodybuilding poses, AND a 1-minute posing routine. Anyways, this is all very new to me as well, although I have definitely NOT been preparing the way the vast majority - if not all other - competitors do and are, and it is very controversial. However, I do what works for me. I know that for my next competition a few things WILL have to change, and I will make those changes. Also need to stop feeling like a goof - I'm so self-conscious just practicing posing and my walk in front of my husband, let alone in front of an entire AUDIENCE, and I HAVE to get over it! Otherwise, BRING IT ON!!!
 
Day 50: Seven Weeks Down

TRAINING

None - Day OFF.

Posing Practice 10 min.


COMMENTS

Stimulant Effects: Still nothing - Alpha-T2 is mild when it comes to this.

Metabolism: Working great - the 2-4 apples a day I've been having seems to be helping as well.

Body Composition and Look: 9.5% bodyfat, so only a loss of 0.1% bodyfat this week - seems to be making a pattern of 0.1% a day loss for two weeks and then a 0.1% loss for a week, and so on (???) I LOOK a lot leaner than last week though, despite the minimal loss, which is something. Definition in midsection and legs is really starting to become more noticeable, and I can see four 'bricks' without effort. Arms are also leaning up. So 1-2 weeks to 8% bodyfat. I don't know if I will get to 7% bodyfat for THIS competition, but I will TRY - and if I don't, well, I'll get as close as I can to it for Worlds definitely!

Other Effects: Thirst has not been as paramount as it was, albeit for the first few days this week I was consuming ~2 galleons of water - has subsided back to a galleon over the last few days . . . Body not feeling as hot as it was . . .

Other Notes: Last day of DermaTherm today. I'm also stopping use of all other topicals until after this competition (changes reflected in post #1) . . . Tomorrow starts my pre-competition week practice run-through week . . .
 
gwls said:
Kill it Rosie, sounds great! Good luck and god speed this week...
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Thanks heaps for your support and encouragement, bud :)
 
Review of Muscle Pharm's Shred Matrix

I've used the original Shred Matrix and now the reformulated version; it's about time I did a review on the product . . .


What is it?

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* Accelerate fat Loss
* Utilize fat first for energy
* Direct nutrient repartitioning
* Support greater nutrient absorption
* Destroy sugar cravings and block fat storage
* Control fluid balance
* Enhance mood, energy and focus with no jitter

For the product write-up, please see Invalid Link Removed.


Body Composition: 8/10. Pre-Shred Matrix I was 118.2 pounds at 12.1% bodyfat. Post-Shred Matrix I am 111.2 pounds at 9.5% bodyfat. The fat loss is most noticeable in my chest, deltoids, arms, and midsection, and my arms are the leanest re skinfold that they have ever been . . . Re girths, I also lost in total 4cm, 4.5cm, 3.5cm, 5cm, and 2.5cm, from my shoulders, bust, waist, hips/gluteals, and thighs (1 cm distal from the gluteal line) respectively, from beginning to end of my run of Shred Matrix. These results cannot be solely attributed to the Shred Matrix, though, as I was using both Alpha-T2 and DermaTherm at the same time - all of which would have had a MULTIfactoral effect on my body composition.

Weight Management: 8/10. I lost seven pounds in total whilst using Shred Matrix, averaging out at a loss of one pound per week - not a fast weight loss, but at a pace that will enable more success in keeping the fat weight off and staying relatively lean. However, as mentioned above, this cannot be solely attributed to the Shred Matrix, though, as I was simultaneously using both Alpha-T2 and DermaTherm.

Fat Metabolism: N/A. I lost bodyfat, but I cannot say whether or not fat was utilized FIRST for energy.

Nutrient Absorption and Utilization: 9/10. My diet did not change while I was using Shred Matrix, and in fact is very controversial to what one SHOULD be doing when preparing for a competition, and with the amount of food that I was consuming (averaging ~4,300 calories daily), for me to be getting LEANER and NOT being bloated, etc. the days after says to me that the nutrients were rapidly absorbed and were being used efficiently and effectively. Also means that my metabolism was working well . . . The addition of Banaba Extract played an important role here, IMO; and the combination of Alpha Lipoic Acid, Gymnema Sylvestre, and Banaba Extract make Shred Matrix work in this area . . .

Appetite: 8/10. There was definite appetite suppression when I dosed Shred Matrix twice daily (sometimes I only dosed pre-Meal 1). The first few weeks of using Shred Matrix, anything I ate was making me nauseous, which also made for not wanting to eat. However, in saying that, my appetite has generally been suppressed almost all day - until the last few hours of being awake - most days, which is SOMEthing.

Sugar Cravings: 5/10. Once the nausea was gone and I could eat properly, I have to honestly admit that there has been NO suppression of my sugar cravings. I am a sugar addict, yes, and have been craving chocolate and fruit (especially apples) over the last couple of weeks, indulging in them when I get home from work/pre-bed (which is probably why I have been passing out not long afterwards - which is a good thing, not having to use alcohol to be able to sleep!)

Diuretic: 9/10. When dosing Shred Matrix twice daily, there is a definite diuretic effect noticed - even more than usual, considering I drink 1-2 galleons of water daily, which has this effect by itself . . . Uva Ursi and Dandelion Root are the two best natural diuretics out there . . .

Mood: N/A. Mood has been all over the place, worse than a rollercoaster, starting out highly pissed and aggressive, moving into more of a calm, and finally being positive, but with disappointment in myself. My mood changes like the wind and can be one thing one minute and the complete opposite the next, and has nothing to do with any supplement that I use.

Stress: N/A. My stress levels have been up and down, mostly because of circumstances, etc., and are no reflection on any products that I use.

Energy: 8/10. I've definitely had energy, although when I first started using Shred Matrix it was 'silent' - allowing me to do what I had to and some of what I wanted, but exhausting me easily. The last couple of weeks have seen my energy levels rise again - coincidentally in conjunction with an increase in training volume. I've simultaneously been using BLACK CATS though, so energy cannot solely be attributed to Shred Matrix.

Mental Concentration and Focus: 9.8/10. There have been a few days when I cannot be bothered and have not wanted to focus on anything, but overall, my mind has been so focused that getting it to 'turn off' is the hardest mission ever! And even though this is 'normal' for me, I've simultaneously been using BLACK CATS, which helps with my mental alertness, so my mental concentration and focus cannot solely be attributed to Shred Matrix.

Overall: 9/10. I have used Shred Matrix standalone and with other products; this time it was used as part of a huge fat loss stack. Shred Matrix is one of few products that actually HAS an effect on and manages my appetite. It's also the only product that is not a straight diuretic that has diuretic effects. Despite the lack of control re sugar cravings - Stages 3 & 4: Appetite Balance and Weight Management Control, and Stage 7: Diuretic Complex MAKE the product for me - Shred Matrix has come to be the silent worker in my fat loss stacks, and I use it ALL the time!

Differences between Shred Matrix (original) and Shred Matrix (reformulated). Although the original Shred Matrix was effective for me, I definitely prefer the reformulated version and find it MORE effective - this is a first, since usually the reformulated versions of products I have used the originals to in the past generally are not as effective as the originals. Props to Muscle Pharm for improving on an ALREADY great product!

Would I use again? Yes. I've used several tubs of the original Shred Matrix and two bottles of the reformulated Shred Matrix, and I have MORE coming!

Would I recommend? Yes. Definitely. Shred Matrix is the ultimate, COMPLETE fat loss product IMO, and would compliment anyone's nutrition and training - as well as stack with other supplements - perfectly for fat loss.


This review can also be found as a separate review in the Muscle Pharm subforum: Rosie's Review of Shred Matrix.
 
Review of Muscle Pharm's MuscleGel Shots (Tropical Mango flavour)

I've wanted to try MuscleGel Shots since I first heard about them, and after buying a box, it's time to give my thoughts . . .


What is it?

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* Build lean muscle
* Fuel fat loss
* Recover faster
* Fast, convenient, and complete

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Formula: 10/10. 22g of protein, no sugar, and no fat makes MuscleGel Shots perfect for my wants and needs. As with all of their products, Muscle Pharm has delivered another awesome formula with their MuscleGel Shots.

Smell: 8/10. On opening the MuscleGel Shot, you can't actually smell it unless you put your nose right up to it. Faint smell of mangoes.

Taste: 7/10. I have the Tropical Mango flavour. Initial taste is like a burst of fruit in your mouth, and it's not until you've had it in your mouth for a little that the mango flavour really comes through.

Texture: 10/10. Smooth and silky and slides down your throat. Looking at the gel actually reminds me of a roll-up.

Convenience: 10/10. You don't have to mix it with water. You don't have to use a huge shaker. You don't have to inconveniently lug around tubs and shakers, or bags with powder in, to make sure you get your protein when you want it. MuscleGel Shots fit anywhere and can be taken whenever and wherever you want, gone as quickly or as slowly as you desire.

Body Composition: N/A. MuscleGel Shots would not be directly responsible for any changes in body composition, but they could make fat loss or muscle gains more convenient and ensure that nutritional requirements for both are met.

Recovery: N/A. Definitely a fast and convenient product for use immediately following training, allowing for a kickstart on recovery.

Overall: 9/10. Although, MuscleGel Shots are slightly pricier than protein powder, for the ease and convenience of the product and the fact that protein powder now upsets my stomach, alongside BCAAs, they are my chosen source for protein.

Would I use again? Yes. I want to try different flavours as well.

Would I recommend? Yes.


This review can also be found as a separate review in the Muscle Pharm subforum: Rosie's Review of MuscleGel Shots (Tropical Mango flavour).
 
Day 51: Competition Diet Starts Today!

TRAINING

HIIT Cardio:
a. 4 min jogging
b. 12 x 25 sec efforts/35 sec easy
c. 8 min jogging

Gym - Full-Body (30 sec recovery between alternate sets):
Alternate Set A -
1. BB Good Mornings 6 x 12
2. Side-to-side Plyometric Bench Jumps 6 x 24
Alternate Set B -
3. Push-Ups (feet on bench, hands on DB) 6 x 10
4. BB Bent Over Rows 6 x 10
Alternate Set C -
5. BB Military Press 6 x 10-12
6. DB Lateral Raises 6 x 12
Alternate Set D -
7. Dips 6 x 10
8. DB Bicep Curls 6 x 10-12
Alternate Set E -
9. Rope Crunch 6 x 10
10. Hanging Straight-Leg Raises (hips to 90 degree flexion) 6 x 10

Post-Weights Cardio - Stepper:
a. 10 min @ 9 floors/min
b. 10 min @ 11 floors/min

Posing/T-Walk Practice 15 min.

Stretch 20 min.

PM Posing Practice 5 min.


COMMENTS

Sleep - Time and Quality: Once again, passed out after a huge rush of sugar! Woke at a reasonable time as well.

Mood/Aggression: :oops: NOT happy with myself after last night's binge episode - :damnit1: Rosie, just because until now your training has carried you through, doesn't mean it's always going to be like that; everyone else is busting their ass and you need to start doing the same with your NUTRITION! :rant:

Energy: HELL YES!

Mental Focus and Clarity: Now that some training and work is done, today's focus is going to be on STUDY :study:

Metabolism: Good.

Stress: Two weeks left until competition. Two weeks of pressure - but good pressure.

Libido: High higH hiGH HIGH :head:

Endurance: Brilliant!

Pump: Continues to be great - the short recovery time definitely plays a huge part here.

Vascularity: The veins are starting to stay even after training - that's what needs to happen.

Quality of Training: HIIT run was good - even though I felt almost all the way through it like I could be sick (but wasn't, thank God) . . . Resistance training was good. Definitely figuring out what gets the pump high and the vascularity to stand out . . . Upped the pace in Post-Weights Cardio, sweat dripping off me . . . Posing Practice I did in the gym today. Started practicing WALKING in my heels as well - bit is a b*tch and difficult as hell to appear graceful and poised. My usual footwear is jandals or skatey shoes or running shoes, and trying to be graceful and feminine is HARD - sometimes I still do the 'tomboy' walk, LOL :blink: But, I have some time, and by the competition, I should have it down - just got to remember not to be so tense and tight, and loosen up and have fun and smile, and pretend I don't look like a clown making an ass of herself . . .

Recovery: Great.

Body Composition and Look: Upper body is really starting to get a whole lot better. From waist down is another story, and the next two weeks is going to have to make a HUGE difference here!

Other Effects: I feel like I'm on FIRE!

Other Notes: Today officially starts my pre-competition run-through week . . . It also starts my DIET :wtf: - yes, I know; everyone has been dieting for 10-14 weeks now, and I'm only just starting :shocked: I HAVE been trying, I'll say as much, and I'm constantly berating myself about how I should NOT let myself get beaten in the kitchen :hitwithrock: The last two weeks will be the kicker though, and really tell the true story of what can be done in such a short period. I KNOW I can definitely get to and be at 8% bodyfat for this competition - whether or not I will be happy with it is something ELSE . . .
 
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