Romantic1983’s BodyBlog

So, what am I going for? Well. Just for clarification purposes: I would like to have the natural bodybuilder look. That means I need to be about 125-130. So, a long way to go. I know that disappoints a lot of people who want me to stay muscular and lean. I really admire Gina davis. The phrase on her page is: “I am a walking contradiction…very muscular, yet very girly at the same time.” I am the SAME way. Go to her blog and see some of her pictures (http://www.ginadavis.us/blog/blogger.html). Totally ripped and totally FEMININE in her pics. Im serious. She looks great.  It’s hard to pull off, but it can be done. I will say that I have not gotten any negative comments bodybuilding wise. I have gotten, however, many guys say something like this: You are in great shape. Now you just need to maintain or else you could get really big. When you see things that way, you really are not seeing the soul of a female. As far as updates go: I need to weigh myself again, I could be over 112. I would like to leg press 500 by the next few workouts. I really do lift heavy in the gym. My motto is the good old one: go heavy or go home. Hope you all have a great Christmas!!

Ok, made 375 leg press. I am loving it! If I see my friend at the gym, I will ask if he will take cam of one set. I am still in the bulking phase. Still trying to gain more mass. Tonight I get a cheat meal (well, not too bad) for celebrating a b day (not mine). It will be yummy and I prepared myself. Here are some pics as well. Its the best I could do for the moment! I hope you all are having a great day! God bless.

Wednesday, I made 320 leg press. My goal is to make 400 by end of Dec. I am not even struggling with the 320. I surprise myself with my strength. I really have strong quads. For someone 5′2, I think thats pretty good. I am doing smith machine squats to the floor now, lol. So, I am trying to rip those glutes! Might start doing arms twice a week (for a couple weeks) to gain more muscle there. Ill decide before next Tues. Weighed myself yesterday and I am over 109. 15 pds since beg of april! My other goal is to be 115 before the end of the year. Something tells me, though, that will be reached without a problem. I really dont have any "near" competition plans. I just want to be in tremendous shape. I am always seeking to improve my physique: More muscle, lower body fat. 5 people within the last 7 days noticed my physique at the gym, came up to me, and said something. SHEESH. What a week. Not one word was taken for granted! It just totally makes it all worth it. I think the updated nutrition plan is working. Cardio is still only on cheat days/ or Sat. Sat is usually my cheat day as I have a breakfast sandwhich (Though i do use fat free cheese, wheat bread and turkey bacon). I think you should continue to see great gains in upcoming pics. Ok, off to make shake, gym, and then thesis work. Sounds like an exciting Friday huh? God Bless 

I am adding a few changes to my nutrition program. Post workout is very important to building lean muscle and making the most out of your workout. Unfortunately, I would do the cellmass/celltech (since May) after a workout, but then wait hours to have my shake. Last two months ive been doing the celltech right after and shake 20 30 min after that. Now, I am adding liquid aminos to my post workout. I want to increase protein synthesis and prevent the breakdown of protein (proteolysis). I need carbohydrates (like maltodextrin) to promote glyocogen synthesis. Here is the thing, insulin is not only anabolic, but also a vasodilator. Of course, after a workout, insulin is anti-catabolic. Research shows that high insulin levels-post workout- decrease protein breakdown, without inhibiting protein synthesis. Also, higher levels of insulin are present when a person eats both carbs and protein, rather than just carbs alone. I am looking for the this synergistic insulin release.  Amino acids (which I am finally adding in) can increase protein synthesis by 200% compared to just normal blood amino acids. I haven’t quite been this exact before. Ive been close, which is why you see gains in muscle. I think, however, I should see great gains in my physique. Also, I am switching up the other shake I had post workout for later in the day. The protein I am using to help with gains (after I take the liquid amino and celltech) is cytogainer. I am not too worried about the calories in the serving (almost 600), as my body/cells are more likely to absorb the nutrients post workout, compared to the rest of the day. Today is the first day on the gainer. Lets see how it goes!

Also, going with soy milk right now. So, thats another change.

Ok, deep fried twinkies….had them? Deep friend delights? What have you had then? Just taking a mental detour to unhealthy lane after seeing an AOL article. Ya know, treats and unhealthy food are GREAT as cheat meals. Cheat meals should not be a frequent thing. One has to have self-control. Trust me, I want to cheat every meal of every day. Big macs/whoppers, pizza, speghetti, tacos, FETTACHINI, etc. I cant. I cant just put whatever i want in my body and expect to be healthy or look good/ have the physique I desire. For me, all the benefits of looking good outweigh the joy of constantly eating unhealthy. Plus, the food and shakes I eat right now are HELLA good. The protein shakes are like pure chocolate whey. How often should one cheat? Well, i guess that depends. Ive gone two weeks without a cheat meal or I have 2 cheat meals in a week. Right now, it doesnt go much beyond that. If I cheat, I do an hr cardio session. Its a must on cheat days. I am finishing my workout at the gym-heart beating fast- fatigued, and the guys at my gym are eating burger king~!!!!!! Im passing by them as they throw down a few fries!!! So not cool. Its not that they are doing it. Its that they are doing it at a GYM. Talk about hard to watch. Its actually happened a couple times recently. Gained two more pds. Now at 107. Must be doing something right.

Hope you all are having a FANTASTIC DAY! My new favorite body part? Delts. I pretty much look forward to shoulders/chest day (Sun now). Legs are a killer. They really require a lot of time, focus, and energy for me. If I am not careful it will trigger my heart murmur and I have to end the workout early.  I keep seeing tremendous progress in the last month with the delts/shoulders. I was using the dumbbells Sun and really noticed them! I wish I had a workout partner that lived here, so I could take some cam.  Just as I was smiling at my progress, a man walked up to me and said “I have to say this, you have amazing delts.” He asked if he could point to the back part too and asked if I was swimmer. I probably blushed for about 5 minutes!!! He really put a smile on my face because at that moment I was just thinking about how much progress ive seen (and quickly too!). I told him it had to be genetics. I work a body part out, and the definition just comes naturally and quickly. Really, how does that not inspire you? People just say “eating healthy is just not worth it.” Stuff like that does for me. A lot of bodybuilders are known to be a fan of free weights. I try to incorporate several different exercises (machines too) into my routine. I have to say, however, the free weights have helped me gain more muscle.

Well,people are emailing me EVERYWHERE asking what motivates me. I think they see the progress I am making in so short a time period, and want to know what keeps me focused. Ok, well first off I have to say: I probably have more free time than the average person. I am in graduate school and only have the thesis left. I also am not married/have children/in a relationship, nor do I have a job right now. With that said, however, I dont spend hours working out a day. I usually devote my nights to exercise. Abs and then 1 hr and 15 min at the gym. I guess I stay motivated because I feel like fitness is the only thing "I" can control. Im (BARELY) improving with the thesis but im not the best writer, I cant make a job appear out of no where, Ive never been able to make the people I like- like me/love me-date. So, its fitness. Its knowing that when I step into the gym, I can mold my body the way i want it and not be dissapointed. One time I was doing the preacher curl and a guy stepped back and was like "Wow, you are really ripped. You are pushing me to work out harder."  Its just stuff like that. I go home, I see results. That motivates me the next night. Seeing my weight increase is a big factor along with coming here every day. I am probably going for a more muscular look then most females want, but its great to inspire people! I also want to add to the men that go to the gym……. maybe  other females look great working out….. I dont. One day I left my earrings in when I went to the gym and the amount of reactions I got was crazy! One guy waved to me, one guy asked for my number etc. So, please keep that in mind if you are looking for a future gf- some peeps dont always have that ‘feminine’ look at the gym. Ok, Have a great day!!!

Had to go to the supermarket to pick up a few things. I needed to weigh myself again. Its been a while. I am now 104!!!!! I was so happy, I think there was a smile on my face from one side of the store to the other! The guy who used the scale after me asked if I gained any. I was like "Yup, I gained two pds(eh a little more as I was a little less than 102). Hes like "Hey, 2 pds is 2 pds." I am posting a lot of pics because I am currently in the second week of eating clean. Ive really been watching my cheat meals, since ive been trying to gain weight. Like other blogs said, I think its due, in part, to the Celltech and nitrotech. I just have noticed major gains in the last few weeks since I have been on both of them. Expensive, but worth it, for me, for the moment. Tonight is legs, I am psyched! Going for 270 v squat.

I have been noticing a lot of recent gains. I should have logged everything but the best I can come up with is my switch to nitrotech. I recently tried the Vapor and love it! Its almost just like no explode except the no wait time. I did legs: 255 v squat and 270 leg press and its like I keep increasing with no problem. Actually, I noticed it tonight as I finally increased on the leg curl and I had been on a certain weight for a while. I think i was at 50 but increased to the next tonight (vapor!?!?). I mean my diet has been mostly where I want it. I still am going crazy with the almonds. I mean salted almonds are really like pringles "Once you pop you cant stop." And I am getting my fats from the nuts. So, eating way more than I should is not good! I am getting major food urges recently. I finished a meal earlier and was very hungry still. Im not used to my metabolism being THIS fast.

I have a confession to make. Somehow pressed 100 when I first joined. When I joined here I was actually 94 pds. I cant speak for all females (petite ones) but that wasnt good for me. I am now ‘almost’ 102. So, I have gained almost 8 pds of muscle. My around the corner goal weight is 105.

Ok, i am gonna tackle a few issues here. I actually dont write this many blogs but I am getting all the important ones out. First, whats with the stalking feature? I guess I see myself connected to everyone, and feel I can learn from everyone (unless they are just here to create a blank profile). Everyone has their own reason, but come on?

Here is the big one. Age…. haha. Ok, well, first off. It shouldnt matter. It doesnt matter fitness wise and it really doesnt matter relationship wise. Most of the people I have dated/liked were MUCH older than me.  I think its AWESOME people who are a little older stay in shape and look great! Its not a competition? I think people make it out to be one but it isnt unless you are on stage……There was an oprah I saw one time, and they showed this 70 year old women who did Yoga/pilates most of her life etc. Now, she had great genetics but I swear she looked like she was in her 30s! No exaggeration! She looked awesome. So much so, she was getting hit on by 30 yr old men. Of course she is going to look better than someone my age that never works out lol?  What matters in life/fitness/ or relationships is the mentality or what people share in common.  

Supplements: They can only go so far. People say: Well, look how many you take; anyone can get ripped that way. Honestly, they work (or i wouldnt be taking them), but you cant build muscle unless you work out. Its impossible. I can honestly say that with a perfect diet, the right amout of protein, etc, you would still see a lot of muscle you see on my body. It doesnt "come" from the supplements. That comes from lifting HEAVY WEIGHTS consistently. I ‘pretty much’ got the same way in hs, and i was taking no supplements at that time (of course, I held back once I got to a point because I thought too much muscle was not sexy).