tcrites18’s BodyBlog

Now that the new year is under way, I have recently started thinking about the year that just passed, and what I had accomplished. I learned a lot about nutrition, proper meal timing and what I need to eat to achieve results. I;ve learned how strong I can be and how much I can push myself. Physically I have slowly made transformation of my old self. I am now more defined and stronger than before. This might sound weird, but I’ve also developed that nice “line” of muscle down my back of the spine. I’ve never had that before, it used to be flat. I’ve also developed some glutes, which I never had before. I was gifted with the pancake bum symdrome (thanks to all those squats and lunges). Most importantly, I’ve accomplished just how confident I can be, I am comfortable in my own skin. I am always looking for something more challenging to do. I like to prove to myself I can do it.

So for the year 2008 I was thinking what I can accomplish. I’ve thought of a few things. First of all, I am going to continue working with a coach and strive to be the best I can be. I really would like to focus more on my nutrition program more than anything since it has been my  weakness. I woudl also like to try more difficult and challenging training programs at the gym.  I am planning on setting a goal for myself come June 2008 (my birthday) I want to be ripped and lean like a figure model. Hey mayhe then things will look great finanically  that I can start looking for a figure competition to try out.

These are just a few things I want to accomplish come the year of 2008. I am going to try and blog as much as I can during my progress. Keep tuned in and don’t forget to check out my bodyspace page for pictures and such.!!

Sometimes being a Canadian has it`s downs. Like for instance you can`t buy certain products because of the laws. WhyÉ I don`t know whats the big deal. Today I tried purchasing L-Carnitine online to try it out and I can`t cuz of “Canadian“ laws. As if! Gosh, I wish I could buy it through someone else! I don`t see what the big deal is!

Sometimes being a Canadian has it`s downs. Like for instance you can`t buy certain products because of the laws. WhyÉ I don`t know whats the big deal. Today I tried purchasing L-Carnitine online to try it out and I can`t cuz of “Canadian“ laws. As if! Gosh, I wish I could buy it through someone else! I don`t see what the big deal is!

Lately I have been drinking my protein shakes along with 5g creatine just before I workout. I have been reading about pre-workout nutrition and have been getting mixed reviews.  Either do I wait 30 min before I workout once I have my shake or is it okay to go right after I drink it?

I don’t know why I should do this more often…..to cook turkey!!! Last week while I was out grocery shopping, I wanted to get some chicken hens to cook up until I came across something better. Instead of buying a whole turkey, I found just the turkey breast itself by Butterball. So this afternoon I cooked it up for 4 hrs and voila nice turkey breast meal complete with some green beans on the side. Ohh and I do I love all the leftover I have! I’m in turkey heaven! lol Just thought I’d share this with you!

I don’t know what my problem is lately. I have been sticking to my diet to a T all day long, but as soon as night time rolls around, I crave sweets like chocolate or peanut butter! Am I not eating enough throughout the day? Why do I get the cravings after my last meal? I really don’t want to lose track, especially with Christmas around the corner.  What is the best way to handle these sweet cravings at night?

I just want to tell everyone how excited I am. I just got my clear high heels baby!! whoot whoot! lol Yeah I know it’s silly, but it;s a step a head for me since I want to compete in figure one day. Now I need to buy some suits and I am half way there! Hmm…I wonder what color I should get???

Hi everyone!   i am in need of some help. You see I am now trying to add more muscle mass and I was recommended to take BCAA’s and creatine. I have read up on BCAA and seems good. But as for creatine, I am iffy about it? How do women respond to it? DO they retain a lot of water? Is it worth to try it out?? PLease help me!!!!

I am so excited. I just bought my first pair of clear high heels on e-bay! A step closer to competing. Hmm..now I’ll have to get 2 posing suits, some tanning lotion and I am all set. Maybe I should buy some outfits to motivate me more to be on stage! I just wanted to let everyone know what was going on and what I did! Now I’ll just be waiting for my shoes, gotta love getting mail!

This is what I am doing right now. in 2 weeks my training will change again. I stick to this exercises for 4 weeks and then change it up again!

Day 1

Incline dumbell press - sets x3, 12 reps

wide grip pull downs - sets x3, 12 reps

Clean and Press - sets x3, 15 reps

Seated Cable rows - sets x3, reps 12

Concentration curls - sets x3, reps 15

Cable crunches - sets x3, 15-20 reps

Day 2

Stationary lunges - x3 sets, 12 each leg

Good Mornings - x3 sets, 12 reps

Plie squats - x3 sets, 20 reps

Leg Press - x2 sets, 20 reps

Standing calf raises - x2 sets, 20 reps

Reverse crunch on decline bench - x2 sets, 20 reps

Day 3

One arm dumbell row - x3 sets, 12each

Cable flies - x3sets, 15 reps

Lat pull downs (undergrip) - x3 sets, 10 reps

Bent over lat raises - x3 sets, 15 reps

Cable rope pulldowns - x3 sets, 12 reps

Roman chair crunches w. twist - x3sets, 15 reps

Day 4

Barbell deep squats - x3 sets, 15 reps

One-legged dead lift - x3 sets, 12 reps each

Walking lunges - x3 sets, 15 reps

Step ups w.rear kick - x3 sets, 12 each

Leg curls - x3 sets, 15 reps

Hanging leg raises - x2 sets, 20 reps