fit2be40's BodyBlog

NPC Milestone Achieved!

fit2be40 — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:24:06 +0000

Finally, my first BB comp was last November, NPC Texas State, and I took first in Women’s LW Novice. I worked so hard with training, posing and diet but my legs just did not cut in comparison to my upper body. I almost quit so many times but my husband kept me going. He had a hard time with my diet moodiness but he did not want me to give up. It was definitely worth it, even though I did not do well with Masters. Back stage was a blast! Especially meeting so many body building greats (check out my pics). I’m glad to have done it but not sure if I will do another. At least I have some great memories.

Diet to cut - just started this last week

fit2be40 — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:14:44 +0000

Take 1 Hydroxycut first thing before am cardio

Post cardio - meal 1 - 6 egg whites and 1/4 cup quick toasted oats (2 multi-vitamins, 2 Thyrolean & 1 Glucosamine Celadrin MSM)
Three hours later - meal 2 - 4oz natural chicken breast (no rib-meat) and 1/4 cup brown rice

Three hours later - meal 3 - 4oz Tilapia and 1 cup greens [squash, broccoli or asparagus steamed] (2 multi-vitamins, 2 Thyrolean & 1 MSM)

Half-hour later - 1 Hydroxycut & 1 NO scoop prior to lifting

Post lifting - meal 4 - 1 scoop IsoPure with 1 scoop Volugrow (1 MSM)

Three hours later - meal 5 - 4oz Tilapia and 1/2 cup greens (1 MSM)
Two & 1/2 hours later post pm cardio - meal 6 - 4oz Tilapia and 1/2 cup broccoli

Eat home-made sugar-free crystal light popsickles and chew sugar-free gum throughout the day to help with cravings.

Takes time & dedication

fit2be40 — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:20:49 +0000

Recently took time away from my laptop to focus on training. Diet is brutal, especially when I cut fat and carbs. No energy for training but realized lack of lifting results in muscle loss. Every week my body analysis is done using biometric scale measuring lean body mass, body fat and comparison of right, left, upper and lower body parts. Changes are made to my diet & training based on results. Thanks to Daniel from Lean Nutrition (McAllen, TX), I can see great difference in my build. With Daniel’s help I hope to do very well in my first BB competition this November. I intended to compete this October in Gold’s Classic but just did not have the time or dedication to make it. I skipped some lifting, wasn’t that consistent with cardio and saw how this hurt my progress. Six weeks to go and I am back on track!

Rethinking white carbs

fit2be40 — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:39:56 +0000

I met with my trainer & nutritionist yesterday for contest prep diet & workouts. Apparently everyone responds differently to white and brown carbs. I was so convinced the starch in white rice and potatoes really bad for the body. Great part of hiring a trainer is tweaking my diet each week. I’m going to start eating white carbs to see if I bloat or lean. Will switch if not achieving desired results. So here’s my new diet and split:

AM - Cardio Monday through Sunday…constant cardio!
5:00 - 2 Hydroxy Cut
5:30 - 45 minutes cardio MHR 70-80%; Spinning, Stair Stepper or fast-paced Treadmill walk on high incline
7:00 - 2 Super Earth multi-vitamins, 2 Thyrolean, 6 egg whites, 3/4 cup of plain oatmeal
10:00 - 4oz chicken breast, 6oz white potato, 1/2 cup broccoli

PM-
1:00 - 2 multi-vitamins, 2 Thyrolean, 4oz Tilapia, 3/4 cup white rice, 1/2 cup broccoli
4:00 - 4oz super lean ground beef, 4oz white potato
4:30 - 1 serving White Flood (NO2)
5:00 - Lift 55 minutes non-stop intensity; high rep with max weight while keeping good form (see split below)
6:00 - 1 scoop Isopure zero carb whey with 1 scoop Volugro (creatine & glycogen loader) & water
7:30 - 2 multi-vitamins, 2 Thyrolean, 4oz Tilapia, 1/2 cup broccoli
8:30 - 3mg Melatonin
9:00 - bed time & set alarm for 10:30 snack
10:30 - 1 scoop ProPeptide (probiotic/ casein protein) with water

New lifting split; train 3 days, off 1, train 2 days, off 1:
Work outs -
1 - Chest & Bis
2 - Quads, Adductor, Abductor & calves
3 - Shoulders & Tris
4 - Back & calves
5 - Hams, Bis & Tris
The trick to this plan is to eat and train the same time daily because the body loves consistency. I will skip the 6pm meal on non-training days and set an alarm to wake for 10:30pm snack. I take the Melatonin to fall asleep for the early morning cardio. Wow, what a plan, wish me luck!

Get a Trainer & Get a Life

fit2be40 — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:25:38 +0000

Decided not to let my unemployed butt sit on my couch feeling sorry for myself. I met with my trainer today, scheduled my assessment for tomorrow with his nutritionist. Can’t wait to start my new program. We have 10 weeks to get me to contest shape. Hopefully I can gain 10lbs muscle next 4 weeks and cut down the final 6. Also started quick 4 day clense. Just oatmeal, whole grain brown rice and pure whey & water (no sugar). Not the best tasting whey but just the right amount of protein for this fast. Will start drinking juice tonight through tomorrow then back to solids on Monday.

Managed to pump out legs & back today without taking Hydroxy Cut or Nano and with very little to eat. Never thought I could make it through the workout but really focused on pushing through fatigue. I definitely would have quit had it not been for my friend Erica (bb http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/fitnscoach4life/) and my husband cheering me on. Just knowing that I need show my trainer how serious I am made me forget my hunger.

Still Unemployed

fit2be40 — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:38:53 +0000

I spent most of my time last week applying for Personal Trainer position at Gold’s. I heard they could start me out as a floor trainer till my NASM certification was complete. Frustrating process; renewing CPR/AED card, multiple interviews and thinking I had it. I train at Gold’s and was told by the staff they heard I was hired. Worst part was no return call from the guy who interviewed me. I had to catch him before his workout to get an answer. Turns out they have enough people on the floor waiting to test for their certifications so they won’t take me till mine is done. I know I can pass the test at least by mid August. I’ll just continue to try other gyms in this area if Gold’s does not take me. Can’t wait to get off this couch.

Drinking & Lifting Don’t Mix

fit2be40 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:40:41 +0000

Blew off some of that dieting stress over the weekend with some heavy drinking. First time I ever tried Red Bull with Vodka, WOW! Nice buzz with some energy wings! Anyway, took fun pics, got crazy on dance floor and ended up with vertigo. Recovery Sunday was very slow. Monday workout was not much better. Now I know why it takes so much discipline to achieve results in this sport. And yes, I consider BB a valid sport when there is so much work involved with finding a good training split and diet to meet specific needs. Speaking of diet, if I’m going to compete early October then I need to change goals to start cutting now. Thought I could bulk a little but no time for that now. I’ll just increase healthy fat in my diet to support hard training. Thanks to Bodyguard (bb.com member) for giving me that tip. Must be why Mediterranean fat rich diet works for some to shed weight. Keeping in mind that one diet does not fit all I will continue to experiment & hope for the best this October. At least my drinking nights behind me. Can’t wait till night after contest to tie one on again.

MLF no more

fit2be40 — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:31:56 +0000

My son does not like it when his friends say I’m hot. He’s starting High School next month and will probably get teased if some of these kids look at my site. So, for my family I’ve removed my revealing pics. My choice is to spare my son the embarrassment of silly kids making crude comments. Family is more important to me than virtual compliments. Thanks to all for your kind words as they have encouraged me to achieve my goals.

Carb Happy!

fit2be40 — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:55:57 +0000

Finally I got a great pump after eating more carbs past few days. Started push/pull workout with super-setting chest & back today. Was so amped with this workout. Taking Nano & Hydroxy cut probably helped out too. I feel so much better, mood is great, energized, just really satisfied. So happy I want to give all my Body Space friends a "Carb Happy" hug.

Too low carb to train

fit2be40 — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:42:46 +0000

I saw great ab results from low carb diet that made me stay low carb for a few weeks. Pooped out on Saturday with bis & tris that forced me back to reality. I’m going to put whole wheat, beans and blue berries back into my diet along with more protein from actual food (mo chicken, mo fish, mo lean red meat). Hope to gain five pounds of muscle during next 4-6 weeks then start cutting for October contest. Hopefully I didn’t start too late.