Badger's Prep for the 2008 North American

badgergrl · 03-26-2008, 01:50 PM

I am going to attempt to keep up with another training journal here. I've decided to do the North American Aug. 29-30 in Cleveland, OH. This puts me at about 22 weeks out. For the next six weeks I'll be bulking, then I'll start dieting 16 weeks out.

I probably won't log my food, but I'll try to keep my workouts updated. My main goal right now is to add some mass to my legs.

Stats as of now.....
Weight: 133
BF: ?

I tried to post a couple recent pics, but I'm having trouble uploading so I'll do it later.

I am extremely grateful to AF for sponsoring me through this prep.

I love me some AF supps!
I'm getting ready to try out Red Blast for the first time before I go do back.....I'll let you guys know how I like it.

Let's do this

Mrs Croft · 03-26-2008, 02:24 PM

I am most definitely in for this ride

are you using the beta alanine with your red blast? start with a low dose on the beta alanine..tingle city

CK · 03-26-2008, 02:30 PM

in in in!!!!!!!!

siouxcountry · 03-26-2008, 02:43 PM

I'll be rooting for you!

jenscats5 · 03-26-2008, 04:28 PM

Great news BG!!!! I'm in for the ride.....you still taking classes??

badgergrl · 03-26-2008, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrs Croft

I am most definitely in for this ride

are you using the beta alanine with your red blast? start with a low dose on the beta alanine..tingle city

No, I haven't tried the beta alanine either. Truthfully, I don't think I could tolerate "the tingles"

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Originally Posted by CK

in in in!!!!!!!!

Woo hoo!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by siouxcountry

I'll be rooting for you!

It's always good to have Sioux on your side

Quote:

Originally Posted by jenscats5

Great news BG!!!! I'm in for the ride.....you still taking classes??

Yes maam. I'm getting certified in Phlebotomy on top of my regular classes for my BS. I just started my clinicals, which is really cool. I will be done with that and the semester early May, and I've decided not to take any classes over the summer.

badgergrl · 03-26-2008, 07:31 PM

Wed. 3/26/08

Back Day

Wide grip lat Pull downs: 70x15, 85x2, 100x10

Barbell bent-over rows: 40x12, 50x12, 65x10 (need to work on my form here)

1 arm DB rows: 50x10, 60x9

Cable rows: 100x10, 115x8, 130x6

Hypers: 2 sets of 20 (bodyweight)

30 min cardio: 4.0 on 5% incline

*** Loved the Red Blast!

I was crazy focused throughout my workout, and I felt pretty powerful. I did notice the effects of the stims....stimulants make me kind of anti-social.
I just kept my Ipod on though so no one would try to talk to me.

***I got some really good news today.
Most of you don't know this, but my Dad is very sick and has been waiting for a liver transplant. The past month has been especially rough. He is in the hospital every other week and is pretty much immobilized at home. It has been horrible watching him deteriorate. He doesn't look like the Dad I've known for 23 years. We've been faced with the dismal reality that he may die waiting for a donor liver, as many do. As sick as he is, the criteria that they use to place people on the waiting list doesn't work to his advantage. Unfortunately, the problems he's had for the past few years aren't even used to assess the score.
BUT...today I got a call from my step-mom letting me know that he his score has finally been brought up after his lab results this week. This means he is second in line at the hospital where he's listed. So, my Dad could receive a new liver very soon and finally start to get well.
Please keep him in your prayers.

CK · 03-26-2008, 07:35 PM

Your family is in my prayers. Tears are coming to my eyes just typing this. Tears of joy that the wait is almost over, and tears of sorrow that you and your family have to go through this.

sassy69 · 03-26-2008, 10:30 PM

IN and so many thoughts & prayers for your dad's situation... had gone thru something similar w/ a close family member.

Will be looking forward to your progress!

WonderWoman · 03-27-2008, 01:43 AM

Sweet I am so in.... redblast huh? is this a AF product too. I have yet to order some stuff - where does the time go. I don't know I guess doing cardio 2xs a day, working, lifting, eating and a 5 year old, well there isn't much time for much else but sleep.

Nice bulking for 6 weeks. What is the calorie intake going to be like? I am curious. I believe you were 125 or so right for your show? Is this right? You are now at 133, must feel great. Keep it clean sista and treat yourself atleast on the weekend...

sorry my daughter was calling and I hit send before I finished. Best wishes to dad and all of your loved ones in this time. You will be in my prayers!

jenscats5 · 03-27-2008, 03:31 AM

Good news about your dad!! He'll be in my thoughts....

*Bunny* · 03-27-2008, 06:40 AM

Hey Girl. SO happy to hear about your Dad!!!

Many blessings your way!

Tweak · 03-27-2008, 07:13 AM

In, and go girl!

Beverly McD. · 03-27-2008, 08:30 AM

Glad you're going for it. Best of luck!

Sending up a prayer for your dad.

03-26-2008, 04:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
jenscats5 Some Phase of Irritated Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Propagating some felonious BS Posts: 3,851 Rep Power: 120254	Great news BG!!!! I'm in for the ride.....you still taking classes?? __________________ Peanut Butter is a RIGHT, not a privilege! To Cook is to Create, and to Create well is an act of integrity and faith. Chicken....tastes like candy if candy were a chicken.

03-27-2008, 01:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
WonderWoman Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jersey! Posts: 4,233 Rep Power: 528221	Sweet I am so in.... redblast huh? is this a AF product too. I have yet to order some stuff - where does the time go. I don't know I guess doing cardio 2xs a day, working, lifting, eating and a 5 year old, well there isn't much time for much else but sleep. Nice bulking for 6 weeks. What is the calorie intake going to be like? I am curious. I believe you were 125 or so right for your show? Is this right? You are now at 133, must feel great. Keep it clean sista and treat yourself atleast on the weekend... sorry my daughter was calling and I hit send before I finished. Best wishes to dad and all of your loved ones in this time. You will be in my prayers! Last edited by WonderWoman; 03-27-2008 at 01:55 AM..

03-27-2008, 03:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
jenscats5 Some Phase of Irritated Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Propagating some felonious BS Posts: 3,851 Rep Power: 120254	Good news about your dad!! He'll be in my thoughts.... __________________ Peanut Butter is a RIGHT, not a privilege! To Cook is to Create, and to Create well is an act of integrity and faith. Chicken....tastes like candy if candy were a chicken.

03-27-2008, 06:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
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03-27-2008, 07:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
Tweak Probably kind of sweaty Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Banana phone Posts: 4,229 Rep Power: 461492	In, and go girl! __________________ Tweak's Training Log

03-26-2008, 02:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
CK I will again and better! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oh Canada Posts: 3,189 Rep Power: 195829	in in in!!!!!!!!

03-26-2008, 02:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
siouxcountry Teams Bunny and SBT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Posts: 48 Rep Power: 1157	I'll be rooting for you!

03-26-2008, 07:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
badgergrl Fat and Happy! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: VA Posts: 708 Rep Power: 106847	Wed. 3/26/08 Back Day Wide grip lat Pull downs: 70x15, 85x2, 100x10 Barbell bent-over rows: 40x12, 50x12, 65x10 (need to work on my form here) 1 arm DB rows: 50x10, 60x9 Cable rows: 100x10, 115x8, 130x6 Hypers: 2 sets of 20 (bodyweight) 30 min cardio: 4.0 on 5% incline * Loved the Red Blast! I was crazy focused throughout my workout, and I felt pretty powerful. I did notice the effects of the stims....stimulants make me kind of anti-social. I just kept my Ipod on though so no one would try to talk to me. *I got some really good news today. Most of you don't know this, but my Dad is very sick and has been waiting for a liver transplant. The past month has been especially rough. He is in the hospital every other week and is pretty much immobilized at home. It has been horrible watching him deteriorate. He doesn't look like the Dad I've known for 23 years. We've been faced with the dismal reality that he may die waiting for a donor liver, as many do. As sick as he is, the criteria that they use to place people on the waiting list doesn't work to his advantage. Unfortunately, the problems he's had for the past few years aren't even used to assess the score. BUT...today I got a call from my step-mom letting me know that he his score has finally been brought up after his lab results this week. This means he is second in line at the hospital where he's listed. So, my Dad could receive a new liver very soon and finally start to get well. Please keep him in your prayers.

03-26-2008, 07:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
CK I will again and better! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oh Canada Posts: 3,189 Rep Power: 195829	Your family is in my prayers. Tears are coming to my eyes just typing this. Tears of joy that the wait is almost over, and tears of sorrow that you and your family have to go through this.

03-26-2008, 10:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
sassy69 Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,597 Rep Power: 368087	IN and so many thoughts & prayers for your dad's situation... had gone thru something similar w/ a close family member. Will be looking forward to your progress!

03-27-2008, 08:30 AM	#14 (permalink)
Beverly McD. Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 1,886 Rep Power: 159465	Glad you're going for it. Best of luck! Sending up a prayer for your dad.

03-27-2008, 01:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
badgergrl Fat and Happy! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: VA Posts: 708 Rep Power: 106847