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I cut from around 217 lbs down to 194 lbs, starting around the middle of December 2011. I am currently working with Nutrition Perfection (NutNut) as my diet coach. After I get done June 9 with NAS Parker Days contest in Parker, CO, I will begin prep for the NPC Warrior Classic in Loveland, CO. I will be competing in the women's open bodybuilding division. That will be my first bodybuilding contest.
Good luck to you! Don't put too much pressure on yourself! It's your first one so have fun with it so you will want to do it again!
Thanks Georgia! I figure if I'm going to cut to 170 lbs, I might as well put that effort to good use, and take on a new challenge. I think it will be very educational, and very fun, too.Originally Posted by Georgia
Exactly the right kind of attitude to have when approaching something new like this. Think of it as a challenge...a FUN challenge. And have fun learning. Hopefully you will place!
I'll make something productive of it all, but placing would be really cool! I'm interested to see how well I can do at a new discipline.
Best of luck. Congrats so far.
Thanks Fish77!
4/2, Legs and Cardio
Did 35 minutes cardio on my recumbent bike in the morning.
Legs - 6 pm that night
Leg Sled, 180 lbs, 4x10
Leg Extensions, 90 lbs, 4x10
Lying Leg Curls, 50 lbs, 4x10
Box jumps to a 12 inch box, 3x6
Spin Class Bike, 25 minutes cardio.
4/3, Shoulders, Triceps, 2xCardio
AM Cardio on recumbent bike, 30 minutes.
Shoulders and Triceps at 2 pm
Seated fixed BB Press, 40 lbsx10, 60 lbsx10, 3 sets
Seated Arnold Presses, 4x10, 25 lbs
Standing V Bar Triceps Pressdowns, 3x10, 50 lbs.
Rope Pressdowns, 3x10, 90 lbs
Standing Overhead Rope Extensions, 50 lbs x 10 reps
Pullups x 10, Chinups x 10, Wide Grip Pullups x 10, on assisted pull-up machine with 70 lbs assist.
30 minutes cardio on elliptical, intervals.
strongwoman and bodybuilding? can not wait to see the results! will this affect your weight class for strongwoman? probably a dumb question lol but wondering how much stronger you will be in a lighter class.
looking forward to the pics from the show!!!
I got this bright idea last year to complete as a middleweight, so that meant I had to lose about 40 lbs. I want to compete as a lw (164 and under) at Parker Days on June 9, so I thought if I get that lean, might as well keep at it and do a bodybuilding contest! So far, my strength is hanging in there. The lifts I have always been good at (DL and Squat, rows) I am making progress at. Lifts I struggle with (overhead press), I am holding in there, but not making Max attempts. So, for this contest I am pleased with my strength. After August 18, when the Nov show is, will go full bore on Nats prep. Loss of nonfunctional mass has not had too much negative influence on my lifting.
Yay! I'm excited you are joining the show crowd! I will be watching and cheering you on!
Overhead press is something I always struggle with.it just does not come up like the other lifts. For me Consistant benching has helped with my log .And well there is not treally any hope for my axle LOL.
I am proud and impressed with you for doing a BB show .
Thanks Shan! I'm excited to start this journey.
I'll keep plugging away at the axle press, my bench went up pretty easily this year, not sure what the deal is on OHP. Thanks so much for your support, RR. It means a lot to me.
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