annemarie_DJ’s BodyBlog

Ahh, it’s that special time of year in between Xmas and NYE. So we can all stop wolfing down Christmas cheer and sweets, but it’s still the holiday, so we permit ourselves a few more indulgences.  Okay, well, maybe I shouldn’t say "we" ’cause maybe you’ve been very good.  But I am being a bit naughty.  Not out of control, but with all the family parties this week, it’s still hard not to cheat a bit. 

I’m so glad that I have been back in the gym over the past 2 weeks to thwart the ill effects of the extra calories. I’ve been trying out a new plan that Derek (Beast) sent me (from SciVation).  It’s an antagonistic system where you work opposite muscles in each session.  This of course is something I was already doing because it is intuitive to me, but there are a few differences.  I can tell you that right now, my butt is killing me! In a good way!   DOMS (delayed onset of muscular s… something… ) whatever the acronym stands for, I’ve got ‘em.  Ouch!

And now, I’m heading out to spend 3 days with my father in Quebec. There will be food there.  Lots of it ! Quebeckers know how to eat!  Ughhh  Give me strength! 

Happy holidays to you!

Seems like the last month has been abit of a write-off in terms of body building.  First I was laid up with an injured knee in early November, then I got a bad cold, then I had to travel… I did not get into the gym too much, but I did manage a few good work-outs whenever I could. Now it’s Xmas and everyone is busy. Parties parties parties… food and drinks!  I’ve been baking alot too !  For some reason, no one really wants me to bring my no-fat, no-sugar cakes to their parties! haha

My scale tells me I haven’t gained weight, but the BF% has gone up slightly. But I feel humongous and horribly guilty every time I cheat.  My mind is playing tricks on me.  Anyway, I have decided not to worry about things too much until after the 25th.  I have southern beach bikini plans for end of January - so that should get me motivated again.

Seems I worked so hard to get to November 1st competition, I ended up a bit lost after that.  I am goal oriented as I imagine most of us are.  So …need a new goal.  First the beach, then spring competitions.

Happy holidays to you! 

DJ anne-marie