ChopperChick...Back at it...AGAIN!!

[ChopperChick]

Oh for the love of God...I better keep up on this log!!! :D

7 weeks until my next SWM Comp
9 weeks until VEGAS!!

Almost through week one of the meal plan. I've already started to see the outline of my abs once again, and it has seriously motivated me to keep going.

I'm training 3 days/wk in the gym with Saturday as event day. Becauase the next comp is only 7 weeks away, I'm going to focus primarily on the competition events.

Strength is good (despite taking a month or so off from the gym) and my motivation is definitely high. I am strongly considering doing the PL meet in July with TD and BigMac. Not 100% sure yet since my squat sucks and I haven't benched...EVER (Jaleena and Pix, feel free to join the BigMac bandwagon and convince me to do it!!!).

I'll start posting my training with tomorrow's session...I must say, I'm happy to be logging once again :kiss:

[Big Sky Guy]

In!

[*Bunny*]

Do it sister!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:cheer:

Read Cheffys quote in my sig ... it helps me get things done... NO FEAR.

[any1uno]

Am here as well. Good luck Ms Cc and keep us informed of your progress.

[Pixie]

I am strongly considering doing the PL meet in July with TD and BigMac. Not 100% sure yet since my squat sucks and I haven't benched...EVER (Jaleena and Pix, feel free to join the BigMac bandwagon and convince me to do it!!!).

Oh, do it, do it, do it!! Just go there and have fun, even if all you do is bench the bar (which I know you'll do more). Train for it, get some experience and it'll open doors for more things to do. Plus, each sport will strengthen the other.

If you need pointers, shoot me a PM. G-Rex and I will do our best to help out.

[takniteasy]

I'm in! Glad to see you logging again!

Do the meet. You will love it.

[P Bo]

DOOOOOOOOOOO the meet. That's all I have to say. BUT, if you don't do the meet you can make us peanut butter sammiches with a sword ok?

[ChopperChick]

In!

WOOHOO! Thanks BSG!


I'm only good for a :cheer:
And maybe answering whatever questions you have when you try out a bench. I'm better at doing than teaching, but we're close in size, so I might be of use :)

Thanks, J! Benching scares me!


Do it sister!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:cheer:

Read Cheffys quote in my sig ... it helps me get things done... NO FEAR.

LOVE it! Thanks Bunny!


Am here as well. Good luck Ms Cc and keep us informed of your progress.

Glad to have you along Uno!


Oh, do it, do it, do it!! Just go there and have fun, even if all you do is bench the bar (which I know you'll do more). Train for it, get some experience and it'll open doors for more things to do. Plus, each sport will strengthen the other.

If you need pointers, shoot me a PM. G-Rex and I will do our best to help out.

Thank you so much Pix!! I may take you up on that!


I'm in! Glad to see you logging again!

Do the meet. You will love it.


I have a feeling you're right!


DOOOOOOOOOOO the meet. That's all I have to say. BUT, if you don't do the meet you can make us peanut butter sammiches with a sword ok?

I do make a mean pb&j with a viking sword! You know that first hand LOL!!

[T-Cake]

I'm in, fo' sho'. :hi5:

And you don't always need a log to fight the good fight -- but we're selfish and demand it from you anyway. So there. HA. ;)

[Test-Daddy]

Hey Stranger....do the meet you'll look so cute in a singlet!

[roadwarrior]

Hey CC... do the meet! Looking forward to seeing you and TD there.

Looking forward to seeing how you rock this log too.

[dirty~d~]

Welcome back CC. :)

[ChopperChick]

I'm in, fo' sho'. :hi5:

And you don't always need a log to fight the good fight -- but we're selfish and demand it from you anyway. So there. HA. ;)

Hehehe! I think I NEED to log...helps keep me accountable! Glad you're in...again! :D


Hey Stranger....do the meet you'll look so cute in a singlet!

At least I will have that going for me!


Hey CC... do the meet! Looking forward to seeing you and TD there.

Looking forward to seeing how you rock this log too.

Thanks RW! Looking forward to meeting you too!


Welcome back CC. :)

Thanks D! Big congrats on MOTM!!

[ChopperChick]

Quick workout on Friday....

BB Complexes...Used 75# 3 sets

Superset
Hanging leg raises 20x3
Planks (not sure on the time) x3

Swiss Ball Rollouts
15x3


Saturday Events

Farmers
70x100' x 4
70x200' x 1
120x100' x4

Stones
110 to 50" x 3
125 to 50" x 2
155 to 50" 4 attempts but no load
175 lapped and stood up but no load

Felt great today. I should have lowered the yoke a bit, but didn't. I was happy that I got the 175...it was SO close but I just couldn't get it over the bar.

Hosting Easter at our house tomorrow, but I've got my meal plan all set and am not planning to go off the script! Looking forward to Monday's workout!

[Pixie]

Happy Easter!

P.S. Do the meet. :)

[dubdubs]

hey strongchick :wavey: feels like forever we haven't chatted. Hope you are well and getting ready for badass!

[ChopperChick]

Happy Easter!

P.S. Do the meet. :)

Hehehe! Well, I decided NOT to do the meet, but will be the support and cheering section for my main man and sistah from another mistah! More on my decision later :D


hey strongchick :wavey: feels like forever we haven't chatted. Hope you are well and getting ready for badass!

Miss you!!!!! Getting ready for badass for sure! I hope you will be there, too!

[ChopperChick]

As it does for everyone, life has gotten in the way of my logging once again. BUT, I have decided to log at least once a week, if not after every workout.

I trained events Sunday this week rather than Saturday and went to our "old" place...which is a little over an hour drive each way.

When I got there, they were just finishing up farmers and setting up the harness to pull Joe's pickup. the are hosting a small comp in late May (the day after I compete at badass) and have a truck pull in the event lineup. They wanted to see how everyone did with it.

Farmers
130x100x2
140x100x2
140x50 (to put them away, but heck, I'm going to count it!)

Truck Pull (just an old pickup)
Not sure of the weight, but it was on a slight incline (which sucked!!)
40'
50'

Stones
There's a little story here...these stones have ZERO tacky on them, are dusty, and sit outside in the elements all year. After having heavy rain during the last week or so, these bad boys were like cement sponges. Rather than risk injuring myself, I stuck to the 110 and did stone squats :)

I managed to do about 5 or 6 before quitting!

Since most of the guys at Joe's are powerlifters, I decided to ask them for some coaching with my bench (that I have never done before). So we started with technique and the bar. It felt a bit awkward, but eh...

Bench
95x3
95x2
95x1
115x0 missed it.

In between bench sets, I did some skull crushers to work on my tris.
12#x15x3
15#x10x1
My arms were jelly...

I decided that I'm not really a bench kind of girl and I already know I HATE to squat. So....there lies my decision not to do the meet in July with BigMac and TD.

Anyway...diet is going GREAT. Couldn't be happier with the results thus far. TD is modifying my gym routine a bit and I'll be going gangbusters this week :)

More to come!

[P Bo]

Great work on events AND learning to bench. Even if you don't want to powerlift, it never hurt anyone to bench. It's kinda like buying new shoes, that never hurt anyone either.

I'm happy you love SM so much and it makes you tick. You are a little fire ball and I love winding you up and watching you go :)

[roadwarrior]

Great work on events AND learning to bench. Even if you don't want to powerlift, it never hurt anyone to bench. It's kinda like buying new shoes, that never hurt anyone either.

I'm happy you love SM so much and it makes you tick. You are a little fire ball and I love winding you up and watching you go :)

Have you seen my wife searching over 200 pairs of shoes to find just the right ones to go out while I stand impatiently tapping my foot? That hurts me! But she's so damn cute and wonderful that I don't mind once I see how good she looks. :)

[Tweak]

Nice to see you logging again! :)

[ChopperChick]

Great work on events AND learning to bench. Even if you don't want to powerlift, it never hurt anyone to bench. It's kinda like buying new shoes, that never hurt anyone either.

I'm happy you love SM so much and it makes you tick. You are a little fire ball and I love winding you up and watching you go :)

I really am gearing up for badass...from fire ball to flame thrower! I am so lucky to have you and TD by my side!


Have you seen my wife searching over 200 pairs of shoes to find just the right ones to go out while I stand impatiently tapping my foot? That hurts me! But she's so damn cute and wonderful that I don't mind once I see how good she looks. :)

LOL! The shoe thing is in our genetic makeup! You certainly have the right perspective...it definitely does have a benfit for our men...who doesn't want a hot chick in a smokin pair of shoes???


Nice to see you logging again! :)

Thanks, Tweak! So glad you stopped by :)


I know if Pete is lurking, I'm in trouble for this BUT...

The scale registered at 139 today...it's the first time I have seen the 130's since before I had my son 2 years ago. Although I am not a scale junkie (thanks to Pete), I do need to stay under 140 to compete as a LW. That being said, I would like to be in the low 130's for my Vegas trip in June. To be a hot bod in a bikini by the pool in Vegas is my goal!

[PeteM]

To be a hot bod in a bikini by the pool in Vegas is my goal!

Well based on what I see in your avi - the only thing thats missing is bikini and the pool in vegas. Hot bod - check! :)

i don't have any problem with the scale when it serves a purpose - you're trying to make a weight class, so it's a critical point of information. Where I disslike it, is when someone is trying to acheive a visual goal, but using a weight measurement. Most, although they like to define their progress based on a number on the scale, are really looking for a visual result. Make sure that when you define your true goals, the tools by which you measure your progress towards them are valid, thats all.

[ChopperChick]

Well based on what I see in your avi - the only thing thats missing is bikini and the pool in vegas. Hot bod - check! :)

i don't have any problem with the scale when it serves a purpose - you're trying to make a weight class, so it's a critical point of information. Where I disslike it, is when someone is trying to acheive a visual goal, but using a weight measurement. Most, although they like to define their progress based on a number on the scale, are really looking for a visual result. Make sure that when you define your true goals, the tools by which you measure your progress towards them are valid, thats all.

Phew! I was a bit nervous clicking "Post Reply" :D Any time I step on the scale (which isn't that often) I have the pete voice in my head saying "no scale!!!" LOL!!

I am trying to get from "hot bod" to "smokin hot bod" ! So I need the pool, Vegas, and the "smokin'" part! LOL!!

[ChopperChick]

Wednesday Training:

Decent session tonight...had my numbers all effed up, so I did more reps than were prescribed in places.

Military Press
45x5
65x5
75x5
85x5
push press on the last 2 sets

Laterals
15#x8x3

Pull Ups (assisted)
8x3

Superset
Face Pulls 5x3
Straight Arm lat pull downs 5x3

Superset x3
Cable curls 15 reps
Tri push downs 15 reps

Superset x3
Plank (not timed)
Hanging leg raises (25 each)

Cardio
1 min steady 30 second sprint (15 min total)

25 minute snooze in the tanniing bed...my favorite part!!

[ChopperChick]

Saturday 4/17/10

Woke up with a killer headache on Saturday, so rather than train events, I hit the gym for a "regular" workout...

15 mins elliptical

For the first time in forever, I didn't follow a routine...I just did a mish mosh (is that even a phrase??) workout. It wasn't terrible, but I kinda needed a day to just do "whatever". My head felt terrible, but at least I got something done!

Pressing - hack squat machine
90x8x3
110x8x2

BB complexes 75#

Hammer Curls 25#
2x10
1x8

Superset
Hanging Leg Raises 25x3
Planks ?x3

25 min tanning bed snooze...gotta catch a tan for Vegas!!

Sunday 4/18/10

BB Complexes 75#

Superset
Hanging Leg Raises 25x3
Planks ?x3

Elliptical just under 40 mins
15 mins sprint/steady (30:60)
15 mins steady
8 mins a little slower :)

25 min tanning bed snooze. When I woke up the gym was closed...thank god they remembered I was downstairs!!

[ChopperChick]

Monday training:

Hit the gym with TD after work...it's not too often that we get to train together, so I figured I would deadlift since he was there to coach me :D

Deadlift
135x3
155x3
185x3
225x1
245x1
I was going to go for 265 since my max to this point is 255. TD said, why not go 275? So I figured what the heck!
275x1 PR (20lbs)

It wasn't quiet to say the least...I think I grunted louder than most of the men at the gym LOL!! I had no issues off the floor, but it was a grinder at the top to lock it out. TD suggested doing some rack pulls since it seems like my weakness is at the top. I know what's going to be in my next training plan!

Superset x3
Hanging Leg Raises x25
Planks

Elliptical (sprint/steady)
15 mins 30:60
15 mins steady

25 minute tanning bed snooze...my favorite part of my workout!

Today is an off day for me. Too much running around, and Tuesday is our weekly get together with our neighbors. Back at it tomorrow!

[Test-Daddy]

Real nice pull, you still have a lot left in you, time to dial in your form!

[P Bo]

JACKEDDDDDD up pulling! Now I'm fired right up for you to do a deadlift meet because you know you can pull.

[Test-Daddy]

I told her just to pull at Europa but I am pretty sure she thinks I just want to see her in singlet. Kinda hard to argue with her.

[any1uno]

Congrats on the new PR Ms Cc....you have a great coach and supportive husband there.

[P Bo]

:bump::bump::bump:

you said you'd log once a week and it's been 9 days. sorry to hold you accountable :)

[Test-Daddy]

i know there is stuff to log!

[any1uno]

Hold her accountable Ms Bm! Ms Cc...how is it going?

[ChopperChick]

I told her just to pull at Europa but I am pretty sure she thinks I just want to see her in singlet. Kinda hard to argue with her.

I have to say, I am considering it. If I can get to 315 by the end of June (and still make it to register for the comp) then I'll do it :D


Congrats on the new PR Ms Cc....you have a great coach and supportive husband there.

Thanks Uno...you are right...my hubby is the BEST!!!


:bump::bump::bump:

you said you'd log once a week and it's been 9 days. sorry to hold you accountable :)

AAAAAGGGGHHHH!!

Ok, ok...I'm here!! :lol:

I don't remember where I left off, and didn't go back and read before I posted this so I'll just pick up with last night's workout :)

Overhead work

BB Military Press
45x10x2
65x10x2
85x8x1 (switched to push press)
95x5x1
105x5x1
110x5x1

Laterals 15#db
3x8

Superset 5x3
Face pulls
Straight arm lat pull downs

Superset x3
Cable curls
Tri push downs

These were kinda funny...there was a kid doing cable curls and I needed the cable and the bar...so I asked if I could work in. He said yes and looked at me with a smirk when I changed the weight. So I thought, ok, does he think I can't do it? So I did my set and went back over to the other side to wait for my next set. I saw him in the mirror start his next set...he did one rep and stopped...then lowered the weight and finished LOL!! By the time I was ready to do my next set, he was gone!

Superset x3
Hanging leg raises x25
Planks

Elliptical
20 mins level 7 steady

25 minute snooze with my friend, the tanniing bed :D

[PeteM]

if you put push press first, work 2-3 sets in the 2-4 range, it won't be enough to tire you out for you pressing work after, will be enough to practice the co-ordination needed for the PP, and work to potentiate your nervous system so that it's firing much more effectivly when you move to train OHP.

[dubdubs]

glad to see you training and working hard. As per Tdiddy I will get to see you guys soon, that is if I don't forget to get my Bling in for the contest. May have to pay day of show!

Keep up the great work and bring your game face!

[ChopperChick]

if you put push press first, work 2-3 sets in the 2-4 range, it won't be enough to tire you out for you pressing work after, will be enough to practice the co-ordination needed for the PP, and work to potentiate your nervous system so that it's firing much more effectivly when you move to train OHP.

Thanks, Pete! I always seem to switch things up backwards!


glad to see you training and working hard. As per Tdiddy I will get to see you guys soon, that is if I don't forget to get my Bling in for the contest. May have to pay day of show!

Keep up the great work and bring your game face!

Girl you better get that entry form in!! :D Can't wait to see you! xo


Friday Training:

Squats

I've said before my squatting sucks...and it really does.
bodyweight x10x2
bar x10x2
65x8x2
95x5x2
115x3
135x.5 UGH! I just couldn't get deep enough. When I did, I had to bail.

Front Squats
95x5x3

Standing Calf Raises
110x10x2
120x8x1

Bench Ball Plank
2x a long time :D

Swiss Ball Jackknife
15x3

Random crunches
x250

25 Minute snooze in the tanning bed...

TD and I went to a killer party at a nightclub on Friday night. Our good friend is a pro DJ and we've had this planned for weeks. I was hunting around for an outfit foever (it had to be white, to fit the theme of the party), and I finally found one on Thursday. It was a short, shorts jumpsuit. I haven't worn shorts since I was about 10. I actually felt great in it and we had a blast! What was even better, was that I had the hottest guy in the place!! :D

[dubdubs]

argh, backing out of the comp. I got too much going on and the expense well right now is too big. I have alot on my plate financially :( - but I will see you guys soon, although I recall someone saying "we owe you a trip next time LOL"....

:( <------ WW sad bear hehe!

[P Bo]

PIX? You can't post you wore a white jumpsuit and not have pix.

[dubdubs]

PIX? You can't post you wore a white jumpsuit and not have pix.

yeah and pics of this hot guy you were with ya know for us to drool with lol :naughty:

[ChopperChick]

haha!! I only know of one pic and my sister has it. As soon as she uploads it, I promise it will make AF :D

[Test-Daddy]

blushing :blush:

Some great stories from Friday. My wife looked amazing, and acted the part as well. My favorite part was when the nerdy guy had his friend ask her to dance....she said yes but no touching because my husband is over there......he looked over at me and turned down the dance.

Another winner is when she asked the bouncer is he was single!

I am sure I am not doing the stories justice...... maybe CC can fill in the blanks

[ChopperChick]

LOL!! they are much funnier to hear in person, but the nerdy guy was so scared to dance with me once he saw TD. Poor guy could barely speak!

TD told me it was mean, but I did ask the cute bouncer if he was single, when he said yes I said - oh, ok...well I'm not but it's always nice to have a cute single guy in mind in case any of my friends are looking. :D

[ChopperChick]

I did skip my workout on Friday...TD and I went to NY to a taping of the Rachael Ray show. He was a trooper, although the audience before us all received blu ray players - we received $200 in gift cards for lingerie LOL!!

Saturday Events

Started out with what I thought were 55# farmers handles for warm up...They were actually 70#

Farmers
70#
100'x3

Added 50# and couldn't figure out why 105# felt so heavy...it was 120. I didn't have 10's that fit on the cylinders, so I figured I would just up the reps instead of doing my workout with what I thought would be 150# (really would have been 165)

Farmers
120#
100'x6
150'x2
200'x1

Simulated Power Stairs (loaded to a tire)
85#x5
100#x5

Stones
Used 205 for reps on my deadlift last week for 8, so my back was still a bit sore. After running like a maniac with the farmers handles I took it easy on the stones. My stone work is best when I haven't done them for a month...considering my comp is in 2 weeks, I decided to rep the 120 rather than go 175.

120x8
155x2

Had a phenominal mother's day on Sunday...nice and relaxing. TD and the kids treated me like a queen...it was quite nice!

Monday workout

Pulldowns
65x10
75x10
85x8x2

Seated Rows
60x10
70x10
80x8x2

Hanging Leg Raises
25x2
Planks
x2

Cable Curls
30x10x2
Drop Set
35x6
25x10
15x20

Elliptical
Level 6 25min Steady

[dubdubs]

omg you did 200 pd farmers lol.. how much spinach you eatin' sounds like popeye strength... good luck next weekend :)

[dubdubs]

ready for saturday? so sad I am gonna miss coming out mostly to see you guys. Its been so long. I will be thinking of you for sure :kiss:

[*Bunny*]

:cheer: Bunny Vibes!!

[ChopperChick]

Thanks so much, guys!!

Saturday wasn't my best performance. I have let other things get in the way of my training and I felt it on Saturday. There were 3 competitors including me...one HW and one that was at least a MW.

I didn't let anything go without a fight. The viking press was 130, but I had never trained it before. I think if I had, I would have been fine.

Conan's wheel was next. I have never used or even seen one. Shame on me. it was 300# and I think I got 60'

The next was a 450 tire for 5 flips and a 125 power stair (x2). I've flipped my tires in my back yard without issue...I did train the power stair load because that was an unknown for me. I only got 3 flips of the tire before running out of time.

Farmers was a breeze...125 for 60'

The stone run was 150, 175, 190, 200, 220. I knew loading the 150 stone to 50" was going to be a challenge...not the stone, but the load. I really wanted to get to the 190, but it wasn't in the cards.

Soooooo, I got 3rd out of 3. Had a great day cheering on my competitors and other members from the training crew.

TD and I had to pretty much run an amateur contest on Sunday. It was being put on by the old crew we used to train with. It was a great day out in the sun. On our way home, I got a call that my gram passed away so we headed straight to her house. It's been quite an emotional week!! Oh, and my little man started "school" yesterday...I'm looking foward to getting through this week and hitting the training in full force again after the weekend.

thanks for all the support my AF family :D