GoJoFit’s BodyBlog

Ok.. the legs have it.. I get it.. I’ve got legs..I was a gymnast I started lifting them.. at age 11, all you folks that say kids shouldn’t lift…have a look…my legs are just fine..and I’m not a midget!  However..didn’t lift upper body at all until my late 20s’ and never stuck with it until my mid 30’s I’m seeing improvements..but its SLOW! Way to slow for my taste!  I want some arms to go with my legs!  and shoulders..to go with my butt!  So what’s the deal..am I just genetically not inclined to build upper body??  Or does it always take so long!!!

So I’m commited.. I bought my suit last week, $125, its actually really great despite not costing a fortune..I’ll post pics..after the competition(I would now, but I glow in the dark, white!!) ..and now I found a direct flight to Vegas and back for under $400 so I’m definitely commited to going..been training for it all year, despite numerous injuries and set backs..been seriously dieting for a month..and was cutting back prior to that..  the room is reserved.. not totally commited to the fitness routine yet.. still need a ‘costume’ and to be sure I can still do my strength moves to my satisfaction, since I’m just recovering from a slightly pulled right pec.  And this darn diet is sapping my strength already.. grrrrrr!!!!  Anyone know any tricks on low carb.. but still having energy?? Please pass along!  Thanks.

I got this recipe off BB.com modified it for pre contest..and yes it was amazing..

Curry Chicken:

Ingredients
 
• 12 oz. grilled chicken breast, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 6 scallions, chopped
• 6 white mushrooms, sliced (replace with shitake if you’ve got them)
• 2 cups chicken broth, from bouillon
• 4 tablespoons natural peanut butter
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1-inch cube of ginger, finely chopped
• Spices, below 

Instructions

Stir-fry the garlic and ginger in a nonstick pan with cooking spray for a couple of minutes, add the veggies and continue stirring for a few more minutes, then add the chicken and broth.

Bring to a boil, then stir-in a dash of tumeric (not too much), a teaspoon of ground celery seed, as much chili powder as you dare, a teaspoon of coriander, a dash of cumin, and salt to taste.

Stir-in the peanut butter slowly, then serve it up.

Serves 2