TINA TODD’s BodyBlog

First, I would like to say thanks to everyone who visits my site and takes the time to read my blog and review all the pictures; I do appreciate all the wonderful feedback and comments “THANK YOU”. 

I have met a lot of great people who have the same passion and interest as myself, which makes Bodyspace a fun place to stay motivated and pushing towards my overall goal.

Speaking of my goal, I officially am down to less than a week to go for Master’s National’s.  As I am sitting here typing my blog entry a thousand things are going though my mind, all of which will find their place and time to be completed this week. 

The first things are will I be full enough, but at the same time be tight enough for the show.  I had a photo shoot yesterday, which lasted a lot longer than I was planning.  I always have my food and water with me, but the timing was off from my normal daily schedule.  So today I am looking at myself, worried that I am too flat, maybe I was dehydrated shooting in the sun most of the day, or I just continue to over analyze everything… 

I talked to my coach Friday and she gave me my last weeks preparations for the show concerning diet and water, so now I need to make sure everything is perfect.

As far as the workouts the rest of the week, today I do legs and cardio, Monday is cardio and abs, Tuesday is all upper body and cardio, and after that I put the feet up and cross my fingers LOL…

We are leaving on Wednesday to make it out to Pittsburgh in order to spend some time with my family, they are going to be so happy to see my daughter.  With all this down time from not having to workout I should be able to post a blog before the show and I hope to have some pictures as well before and after the show..  Please check back and keep your fingers crossed for me as well… 

Well, first I’d like to say “THANK YOU” for all those who provided their input and supplied their killer leg workout routines, I will be in contact with the individuals who won and send their gifts..…. I must say that I received many fantastic exercises, and ones that I haven’t tried or heard of, which is the real goal in order to develop my legs to the next level.  Today is leg day and I can not wait to try a new routine both as a change up and to hopefully shock them into a new era of growth….
Beyond my leg workouts, I am now less than 3 weeks from Masters…. Yes the anticipation is building, the diet will become more stringent, the cardio (I am guessing) will increase…  All those who compete know the routine and realize the mental aspects that begin to surface as the body gears itself to achieve perfection the day of the show….  Its timing and realizing that the mind must be as strong as the body in order to be successful… Further, the aspects outside of training, such as knowing the suit will fit perfect, hotel accommodations, travel arrangements, etc all add to the complexity during the final few weeks…. The support and friends I have gained here at BB.com truly have been great in all aspects of this preparation and I sincerely appreciate the support from everyone… Further I’d like to give special thanks to my coach, Nancy Georges…  she is an amazing person, as well as an awesome coach and friend… without her dedication and knowledge I would not be as far as I am today… She truly is an inspiration and my mentor…  and to Jackie who kicked my butt at the gym, and also a great trainer and friend…
Amongst other things, I have a photo shoot scheduled this month, the website is still in development, and of course I’ll keep the blog and routine postings interesting!!!!  Enjoy your week and again thanks for the support……

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Today was my first ever spin class… Ouch the burn (I love it)…

Trying to do some different things to get the legs to respond more.  The theme for the spin class was sprints and hills and of course this is not known until your are set up on the bike and the instructor looks out over the class with the devilish smile and in a very calm voice relays the pain that is forthcoming…

The class was 45 minutes long and I really had a great time.  I could feel the quads burning when we were doing the sprint intervals, which is what I need to get my legs to grow…

Thanks for reading…

Down to 4 Weeks to go until Master’s National’s (I can’t wait)…

Check back often in the next few weeks, a lot is going on…  Plan on doing new pictures tomorrow and keeping them fresh so everyone can watch the transformation up to show time….  I also plan on hitting the gym hard this week… so all kind of updates are on the way…  

Speaking of tomorrow, it is one of my favorite days at the gym— back day, I love working the back, and not only the lifting part but some of the exercise, such as the seated row gives the back such a good stretch…  I want to concentrate on the V taper, as well as my lats in order to try and bring them out just a bit more before the show…

Diet is steady and still just in cruise mode for now

Have a great night everyone, Thanks for the support…

Leg Day:

Ok, so I’m trying to stay heavy with the weights and being 5 weeks out from Master’s is a tough combination. 

I like doing legs on Sunday, hardly anyone is at the gym, and plus I do progress and posing pictures for my coach every week, which works out good for sore legs (ouch).. Maybe I should start doing the pictures before the workout…

Still would have enjoyed meeting Sean ( the leg guy) and having a chance to do a different routine for legs, but hopefully we can get together this coming weekend…

Leg routine for today was as follows:

Lunges around the track at gym

Leg press, feet high and wide

Squats

Dead lifts

Leg extensions

Hamstring curls

Butt and glut machine

Deep squats with free weight

Then finished off the day with sit ups.  I do not mind doing legs and actually today turned out to be a great workout…  I really want to get my legs just a little bit bigger…

Well today I was going to meet my new leg trainer, however at the last minute our appointment was cancelled…  I am very disappointed; I was looking forward to today for over 2 weeks.  But I hope we can get our schedules together for next week…

With Master’s National’s right around the corner, I am going to have to step it in high gear to get my legs to respond.  Plan on going to the gym tomorrow and see how hard I can push them…..

Also, talking about this week, (I am guessing) today was my last cheat meal, it sure was good…. I get to talk to my coach on Sunday, so we shall see…

Since I did not train today as I had hoped for, my husband and I of course did not waste the day and did some much needed pictures to update my body space.  Also we hope to use some for my “work in progress” web site, which should be done close to National’s. 

On my site I am going to feature some pretty cool stuff, so be sure to check back often at www.tinatodd.com…..  Also, in the works (possibly) is a DVD … more information on this soon… maybe in a few weeks.  Plus I should be nice and lean for the video if it works, as it’s competition season…

Keeping my hopes high for National’s, I am just so happy I am going. The placing will be what it will be, however the experience will only make me better….and I’ll  just keep pushing harder…..

So many things going on, be sure to check back often…   Best wishes…

With 5 weeks as of this coming weekend to go until Master’s National’s I am just trying to maintain my diet from the Lehigh Valley show.  I am keeping cardio the same and trying to stay focused on my main goal of turning pro in the near future.

I look forward to this next show, not only because it is my first National show, but also for the experience at this level and getting to meet new people who have the same interest and goals as myself.  I love the excitement and energy that comes along with competing.

In addition, getting feedback from the judges is something I look forward to at the end of the night.  I think this is always a good thing to do, regardless of where you place. 

Getting ready for Master’s National’s.  I will be 5 weeks out this coming Saturday (June16th).  I am very excited to reach the National level for my next show.