djshrew Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 Haven't posted anything in a while.... Still training hard (and heavy) http://i36.tinypic.com/24dq41u.jpg I've been looking into some local shows..still undecided about entering this year or waiting until next year to start. I haven't been good with my diet (eating a bit junky,especially on my birthday, but starting to clean it up again) I've been trying to add more foods, and trying to figure out the right kinds to add. my problem is i'm always hungry!!! As far as the shows I've been looking into: October 17, 2009 - Baltimore, MD OCB Charm City Classic (Bodybuilding, Figure) -or- November 13, 2009 - Washington, DC OCB Yorton Cup National Figure Championships (IFPA Open Double Pro Qualifier and Masters Pro Qualifier). OCB Stars & Stripes Novice Figure Championships I think i would do alright body wise (still hoping to gain some in my upper body-legs are coming along)..I'm more concerned with not knowing how things work (turns and stuff.) Maybe I'll just go to these shows to see what happens when, get some help and compete next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Hey you! I've competed at all of them, so ask away if you have questions! I'm also back in the region and will competing on the circuit in 2011 ...... having to take a year off *sigh* But I could live through you for a bit! lol Which height class are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 Tall (I'm 5'8"... well in heels much taller...) I just have no clue how the whole stage walk goes and what goes on back stage. basically competition prep. tanning and the like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 You will catch on quick Practice is key.... and guess what? We are in the same class I'm the shortest of the tall division for most natty comps coming in at a towering 5'5" on the nose , lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightingale Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Hey! Let me know if you do decide to do one of those shows this year. I can come up and cheer you on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 I've decided to start competing next year...financially I can't do it! on another note, I have my appointment with the shoulder doc at hopkins in an hour... i'll keep ya'll posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 Looks like that competition may have to be pushed back a bit more (we'll have to see)I saw the doc on monday at Hopkins and finally got a diagnosis!! ready?!?! I have neurogenic thoracic outlet. Which means basically that all this irritation for the past year is caused by compression. you can read all about it here; http://www.atosa.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 Just wanted to post this photo of my back. this picture was at my wedding in 2006, the year I first started lifting (not seriously or for the purpose of competing, just to loose weight...which worked!) I just like my back in this photo. http://i34.tinypic.com/muvlhv.jpg this was before the back tattoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted December 4, 2009 Author Share Posted December 4, 2009 http://i45.tinypic.com/20gci3b.jpg thought I'd also post it here and in the You shape today thread. here I am yesterday. I have stopped eating clean and have been attempting to bulk. although next time around I'm trying a different plan, this one was to junky. I will start eating clean on Monday (along with Myke this time) I have been doing legs 2 times a week (can't do arms because of the shoulder until after physical therapy which I start in Jan.) and have been including abs. I will continue with this routine (more abs though) and increase my cardio (in late Jan. I'm going to include sprints) hopefully I'll be ready for a fitness model comp by march or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 Here is what I am up tothis week: mon.-Dance 3 hrs, tues.-legs/abs/cardio 2omin- wed. cardio 20 min thursday legs/abs cardio 20 min. I started cutting all crap out of the diet.(which feels amazing!! and my stomach thanks me) next week I will be having 2 cheat days (I'm prepared) one on my graduation day and maybe on Christmas (not going all crazy but my mom has some surprise for me and I'm sure its dessert!) I am joining a new gym (retrofitness), one that has more equipment (and stuff that works, unlike my schools stupid gym...thinking about starting a blog about how they don't take care of the school or at least sending images into a local news station, it is absurd that I am required to pay 180 a semester for athletic fees when they don't even take care of the athletic building! anyway..sorry for the rant, it just pisses me off! I had to get on 3 cardio machines before I found one that was working yesterday!!) Once I start going to the new gym I can vary my workout a bit more!! I will start to post more of what I'm doing with updated body photos. no upper body workouts though, except physical therapy which will be painful enough I'm sure! I'm going to increase my cardio and start sprints soon, other than that I'm thinking of changing legs to a monday/thursday or tuesday/friday so I have more recovery time. And will probably start doing abs on the days I do cardio. look for more posts to include my diet also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAINRA Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Nice ... you got all our support! Clean is the way to go and the fastest gains! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 New gym today, it was so sweet to have so many workable pieces of equipment. some things I;ve never even seen before! The Workout 12/22/09 Deep Squats w/dumbbells 4 sets start @25lbs end @ 40lbsToe taps (on bench, like a step up) 4 setsCalf raises 4 sets 110lbsLying leg curls 4 sets 60lbs ( I enjoyed these immensely today!! seriously!!!)Leg adductor and abductor 4 sets 135lbs (when I start PT i'm going to ask about the adductor region, I've been having pain there since we did Horton technique in Modern [dance class] 30 mins cardio The dietProtein smoothie- 2 servings ice protein, 1 cup low sugar choco soy milk, half banana, 1tbs PB¼ cup oats w/12 almonds, nitrofusion smoothie (water, ice, mixed berries)cliffbuilder (mint choco) 1 head romaine, 1 avacodo, 1 gardein cutlet1 apple, tbs PB with tea I haven’t had dinner yet, but it will most likely include 2 veggies, a fat and protein. And maybe a kombucha (thanks jimi!) Water all day, still wanting to up this. I really want to find a huge reusable jug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopussoir Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Hey buddy. Good to see you back at it. You and MykeB need to come to AL and you two can try my homemade kombucha. It's much better than store bought!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted December 24, 2009 Author Share Posted December 24, 2009 Is the kombucha you make fizzy? Today: Cardio 30 mins.Abs Diet:yea...it was a "cheat" day, not too bad, more like a cheat lunch. Also, I graduated today!!!!!!!!!!!! whoohooo. onto Graduate School in January http://i50.tinypic.com/vfgso5.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopussoir Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Hey it fizzes a little, but its not carbonated like Synergy(yes its carbonated, but just doesnt say) Congrats on your graduation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Wow you're looking good!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share Posted December 30, 2009 Thanks Tasha! =) hopefully it'll start looking a bit more cut soon. Yesterday-Legs (go figure)Squats 4 sets start at 12 reps increased weight up to 45lbs.Hip ups 15lbs on waist feet elevated (on step)Lying leg pressLeg extensionAbductor machine (forgot the weight-over 130) CardioElliptical 20mins TodayAbs/lower back 2 sets 20 repsCrunch on ballOblique crunch on ballBack extensions on ballLateral abdominal flexion on ball Cardio 30minStairclimber and treadmill Food- similar to what I posted the other day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 Thursday (New years eve) Cardio 1hour Saturdaywalking lunges with weightLeg pressLeg Extension Bridge lift with ballStanding single leg pressCalf raise cardio 20 minsoutdoor ice skating (it was SOOO freaking cold and windy outside, I had to stop because I couldn't feel my toes) My legs are really sore today, which is wonderful!I'll most likely have a cardio/abs day today since I has to fast for my doc appt. (blood work) tomorrow. Food- the usual, I did go to Dupont in DC for Chipotle garden blend (they have gardein protein), but got a bowl, no tort, instead of the burrito) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 This week :Cardio plus Tues:Cable Abductor1 legged Leg press standingsplit squats with weightleg extensionadductor machinecalf raises Thursday:lying leg curlship raise on balltorso twist1 legged leg press (sitting)step ups http://i47.tinypic.com/2s8pdad.jpghttp://i49.tinypic.com/2mgkvma.jpghttp://i45.tinypic.com/m76w3m.jpghttp://i48.tinypic.com/9k5nup.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Also, I started Physical Therapy for my thoracic outlet....about freaking time!!! it's been an issue since '08!!!it has been a bit painful, especially today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Hey there, congrats on graduation! What are you taking in graduate school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 Hey there, congrats on graduation! What are you taking in graduate school? Thanks I start grad classes Jan 27. I'll be taking 3 this semester. I'm working towards my MA in Applied Sociology w/ a certificate in non-profit. My interests are with sexuality, sexual rights, human rights violations (in general, but primarily sex crimes such as human trafficking). I am really interested in gender construct (comparing cross-culturally), human trafficking, & sexual education (in the U.S, in other countries, but also the funding the U.S gives to other countries for the purpose of sexual education). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 That sounds like really interesting research! I'm a fan of the applied research, I am in Applied Social Psychology myself. Good luck with your program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 thanks I'm just trying to keep my motivation for school up (or to regain it really, which i think will happen once classes start and we're discussing things that peak my interests). the workout-mon- I was originally going to do legs but when I got to the gym I just couldn't bring myself to do it, so I did 30 mins cardio (15min/15min elliptical/stairmaster and abs tues- I plan on doing legs today and cardio both days I had physical therapy (3 times a week!!! ouch!) - really wish I could find something to help the pain that isn't taking meds. any ideas?the pain is starting to affect my sleep, which isn't helping my muscle gains any! it's a viscous cycle I can only laugh so that I don't cry. Been thinking about competing more and more. shooting for April but I will have to see how things pan out. I really want to get some coaching on posing and such. before I jump in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopussoir Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Look on bodybuilding.com for poses. I know it helped me some before going to my "posing coach" last year. I know they have free videos for men and im quite sure for women too. I know how ya feel when you go to gym and feel like doing something but then do cardio instead(think low carb...cardio always the easier choice!!!) Im doing two-a-days now and its the only thing thats getting me bigger(besides extra protein). Keep it up and keep April in your mind EVERYDAY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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