Commitment…does that word scare you? I’m not talking about relationships here. Let me tell you a story. I was with a girl friend lifting at her gym and it was chest/shoulder day. After warming up with the bar, we started our first set with 25′s on each side. I went first and got 15 reps […]
Estimated installation time – 19 weeks.
November 1, 2012 by ·
I just love this…I’m hoping some of this size is muscle and not fat. I know it has to be! I feel stronger, certain parts look leaner, others just larger. It is a constant mind struggle. I packed a sweater for work and took it to the gym, worked out, …
The Master Plan
October 28, 2012 by ·
The Master Plan! All workouts are heavy weights and all cardio is 30 minutes or less. November is almost here and I am ready for it. Today I planned out my workouts for the month. They are scheduled to help me stay on track, not get overwhelmed, and to…
Ziploc Container Shopping Spree
October 25, 2012 by ·
Today I admit I went on a Ziploc Container Shopping Spree. This was not my intention. I went to the grocery store to buy Laura’s Lean Beef and flowers. I walked out with the beef and the flowers, and some great new food storage containers.In the Ziploc…
10×10
October 17, 2012 by ·
The homestretch has finally arrived. Week 4 of 4 of 10×10. The 10×10 program receives mixed reviews. It is set up to work one or two major muscle groups in 10×10, plus a secondary exercise usually performed in 3×10-12. Many say they gain strength and s…
Sweats. Nothing better on a brisk fall day.
October 7, 2012 by ·
It’s that time of year when the mornings seems freezing, the days chilly but beautiful, and the evenings full of fall smells and cool winds. I love watching the trees turn colors, but dread the leaves that fall to the ground and the bare trees that are…
Waiting to exhale?
October 7, 2012 by ·
I’m struggling with words this morning. That’s a rare occasion with me. I’ve found myself feeling burdened the past few months over a job that I’m in the hiring process for. It’s the job I’ve wanted for over 6 years now, and the opening is in the exact city that my heart is drawn to. […]
Trader Joe’s
October 3, 2012 by ·
I’m obsessed with Trader Joes. I just love that place. In the small store and six isles I seem to be able to find just about everything I need.They suck you into their cute grocery store from the minute you walk in. How? The flowers are on the right up…
11 months. 10 pounds. Bigger jeans.
September 30, 2012 by ·
Goofy pose – 10/30/11(the day I emailed Julie) and 9/30/12(8 weeks into the off-season)So these are not the best poses to see progress, but they are what I started with so I’m posting them. So here I am – the goofy crazy flexing pictures tha…
24.5 weeks…but who’s counting?
September 25, 2012 by ·
So the past few days have been tough. I’m not sure why. This past weekend I watched the NPC Ohio State Body Building Championships and left incredibly motivated. Then I woke up Sunday thinking, wow I’m never going to get there. WHAT?!?! How in the worl…