I forgot to mention in my previous post that I squated my heaviest weight to date yesterday...150 lbs!! Yeehooo!
The funny thing is, I would have never put that much weight on the bar for myself. Darrin just piled it on and I squated without question. After I finished my first set, eeking out 13 I believe, he said wow he didn't think that was gonna happen I said why how much weight was that...!
So basically without knowing the weight I did not question my ability to do it, I just did it.
Its the hack squats for sure. I was told here at work yesterday that I was walking like an old man.LOL! I was trying to walk normal but it just wasn't an option. Sunday night I woke up every time I moved, last night I can only remember waking a few times .....yep getting better.
Re: You know what they say....
NO PAIN, NO GAIN! All I can say is WAY TO GO WENDY!!! Isn't is amazing the power of the mind?? You just did it without fear. Admittedly you may have qiestioned your ability had you known the amount of weight Darrin had loaded you up for; but without knowing you just powered through it. AWESOME!
I love hearing from you as always! Keep it up, girlie. The pain will subside. ....until next time that is!
recovered
Today I am fully recovered. Not even a trace of pain. Good thing since my leg workout is in 2 days again.
Rena, you are so right about questioning ability. Its amazing what you think you cannot do. If a year ago someone said I would be pressing 270 I would have first off said - whats a leg press then second I would have laughed hysterically. Even now when I workout alone on legs I am afraid. I know I can do it but I am scared to do it. Its someting I need to work on for sure and thats why I opted to do legs with Darrin - no option to be scared!!
On that note, I am getting excited just thinking about the workout!!
kids
I am slightly disapointed this week with the way things are looking for my son.
Over the years he has complained here and there about having difficulty breathing and a heavy chest after his Tae Kwan Do. Of course me as the caring parent that I am dismissed it and told him he was fine and that it was just becuase he wasn't used to all that cardio work. I said this because I know given the choice he would rather watch TV than go to class so I thought it was an excuse.
So now he is in basket ball as well and low and behold, has another attack and so bad this time hubby takes him to the hospital. After a series of tests everything looks fine.
In the meantime he also faints in gym class -hmmm, and has been getting these attacks more often.
Ok now I start thinking back to all the times he complained and I start feeling bad cause it really was something.
Anyway it sounds like it could be sports induced asthma but we won't know for sure until next week when we visit the asthma clinic.
I guess its not that bad, its treatable, I only worry about the impact on his physical activity. I have control over it now and I only hope when I don't that he doesn't stop because he can.
I suppose all we can do is give them the tools and hope for the best.
Well off to get ready for the "big" workout with Darrin. I mean why go any more days without pain than you have to??
workout
Just wanted to pop in quickly to say, again, how much I love working out with Darrin. When I leave there I feel like I can achieve anything. Its a very enpowering feeling. I am sitting here feeling excited and I just wanted to share.
I will get there.
Maybe a little slower than I should but it will happen.
Thanks so much Darrin for letting me be a client and pushing me hard. I like being pushed in that direction. I am not complaining when I say I am sore, in fact its a complement. My soreness is just a daily reminder that I am working hard, progressing and doing someting to get to my goals. Because of you I believe...regarless of others...
I just read your lastest few jorunal entries and from one mother to another, I can only imagine the anxiety and concern you are experiencing over your son and his condition. I can completely relate to all that you had to say; especially the guilt in feeling like your forethrought was that he was maing excuses. I often struggle with this one with my middle child. All in all, just from readinhg your posts, I am certain that you are simply a mother who loves her son more than a human believes possible. As a family, you will get through this, as you have already taken measures to catch it head on. I will keep you all in my prayers on that note.
As for your workouts with Darrin and the way that you are feeling....WOW...the energy and enthusiasm literally jump off and out of your jorunal entries like fireworks!! I know just the feeling of euphoria that you speak of and I am SO VERY happy and excited for you!!! I cannot wait for you to keep sharing every step with us and GIRL, I really can't wait to see some pics!!!! I know your lookin' hot!
update
Well, Rena has inspired me to post today, slacker that I've been.
My vacation came and went with no serious straying and weight gain. I was pretty proud of myself in the eating department because I packed all my meals other than dinners and stayed very close to what I should be eating. Our dinner arrangements were that each night a different family does dinner. I ate what they cooked but very small portions instead of going for a big plate then seconds. A big improvement for me. I did get a few questions regarding my food choices but no critiques - could it be that changes are being seen??
A few days before my vacation I hit, again, an all time high in the workout department. Darrin said thats it....170lb squats and 320lb leg press!! I was in total disbelief but I did it. Yeeehoo! THe squats weren't too bad but we did hack squats right after then the leg press and let me tell you I was grunting away on those ones! IT WAS HARD!! Its always hard but that was totally EXTREME for me. It seemed at the time the hardest think I've ever done! Ok...so right after that we went on our ski vacation - LOL! I was fried before I started skiing.
Well, time to sign out. I am going for my last workout with Darrin before the big show next weekend. Of course I am going to let him kick ass so we'll do legs. Its so easy not to push on legs cause they are work....its what forces me to do legs with him. I wonder if I take a bunch of advil now, will it minimize my pain later? LOL! Oh to love suffering. I am curious to see how I make out next week doing legs on my own - how much of my fear will kick in?
friday workout
Ok so Darrin just keeps pushing me into highs everytime I go it seems....yes I got my but kicked again yesterday!!
My walking lunges went up from holding 20lb dumbells to 30lb dumbells and my leg press went up to 360!!
Yes 360! Wow, I am TOTALLY blowing myself away.
Honestly, scary as hell but it really puts you on a high when you leave and actually realize what you just did!! Yeeehooo!
Of course here I am sat morning and I know I am going to be in sooo much pain later tonight but its all worth it cause I see results....thats the key. Seeing is believing ....and I'm a believer!!
Darrin also measured my bf while I was there and again another disbelieving moment - 17%. WOW, WOW AND WOW.! Never thought I'd get there.
Needless to say, there was no chance of having a bad day yesterday for me. I was on a real high.
One thing I guess that surprised me of the 17%bf is that I just had it in my mind that at that % I would be much leaner. It really opened my eyes up to how lean competitors get. Plus I think as you adjust to your changes your standards go higher...
Re: Wendy - 17%!!!!
Wendy!!!!! I am SO DARN PROUD of you, girl!!!! 17% is AWESOME!!!!!! You must be on top of the world and so motivated by your recent measures of SUCCESS. Your strength and determination is increasing as your bodyfat % is decreasing - and by leaps it sounds. WAY TO GO! I wish I were there to give you a big hug, but since I'm not, just know I am beaming for you. Truly...
I will definitely send you some pics by email when I get a chance to get online with more time. This week I won't be posting as I am hosting a training class at our office through this week. Right now I am sneaking this post in before I get the class underway today.
Keep up the strong work Wendy! I want to see pics of you too!!!
Why I do legs with Darrin
Well yesterday I was going to do legs...and I did somewhat.
First off I did not get up in the morning to workout like I should have to I was forced to do it in the PM and at home to boot.
I thought ok I will do walking lunges, deadlifts and step ups.
So I start ripping myself off right from the get go..
I grab the 20lb dumbells knowing I did 30 last time.
Either way it seemed really hard to me and I was huffing and puffing like it was my first time?!?!?!? what? All the while thinking I should be doing 30lbs but this seems hard..
I felt ok with the deadlifts, using 35lb db's.
Then on to the step ups...booohooo I then grab the ten pounders The bench I have is quite high, even for me at 5'8 so I thought 10lbs should do it. No way, not sure what I was thinking I finally stopped at 20 per leg. I mean I was huffing and puffing but I should have been holding the 15 or 20 lb dbs.
In between sets I did various types of crunches.
Just confirms to me that I need to be pushed on legs, its too easy to take the light road in that department.
Anyway, my legs should be good and rested for next week when I get a real leg workout with Darrin.
weigh in
Ok so I wsn't going to post until after I got back but here I am.
Just a quick update for Darrin - I guess I am being really good with the eating, I am down another 1.4lbs this week!! Yippeee. Its finally kicking in again!!!
I hit the 147 mark and I am soo happy. The weight just seem to be hanging on - of course I am sure it had nothing to do with my eating habits! ;-)
Ok so this is my lowest weight ever!!! Yeehoo.
I got to the point a few weekes ago when figured that I would just keep working out, eating as good as I could and see where it got me instead of being so hung up on scale weight. Physically changes were happening so I was happy.
......now I am super super happy.
Well on that happy note I will go and pack my bags for the weekend. Yes I feel totally sick about it.
Arnold Classics
Ok Rena, here it is, a very long story.
OMG!!! It was an absolute circus!! I don’t think they could have possibly crammed another person into that convention center. I felt like I was in a mosh pit most of the day!
You always knew when there was a celebrity around because the movement came to a dead stop!!
Otherwise it was totally awesome!!!!!!!!!!
OMG – everyone was there! I was most happy meeting Maggie Diubaldo. She is honestly one of the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. Awesome body and is a picture of absolute health. I think my biggest eye opener was how unhealthy (facially) some of these girls looked, especially the ones competing that weekend. I was able to meet Maggie and Jen of course, Adela Garcia –tiny lady, Jenny Lynn, Monica Brant, Lou Ferrigno, Triple H, saw Elaine Goodlad etc. etc. etc.. I mean everyone was there!!
Went to see the figure/fitness/bodybuilding on the Friday night. That was pretty good – Arnold is hilarious.
Fashion show was fun too. Its kind of freaky seeing yourself on a big jumbo screen. There were 80 models. I ended up with some red shorts and a black t from the house of pain. Pretty tame outfit. I was nervous but Jen just said go out and do something fun, don’t just do a normal stiff pose. Anyhow I thought ok I’ll have some fun – I went out, on the first corner I posed, turned around, shook and pointed to my butt to show off the “gym girl” writing on it and got a bit of a chuckle from the crowd. Hee hee hee LOL! . It would be fun to do again.
How did I feel after this weekend? I felt that I really need get my eating cleaned up and get into shape. I mean its all relative…I felt in decent shape until I got there and saw how much more needs to be done!!
All in all it was a fun time and I’d go back. I would try and make it to the expo hall on the Friday because from what I hear, it was less crowded that day.
that I am dismissed it and told him he was fine and that it was just becuase he wasn't used to all that cardio work. I said this because I know given the choice he would rather watch TV than go to class so I thought it was an excuse.
IT WAS HARD!! Its always hard but that was totally EXTREME for me. It seemed at the time the hardest think I've ever done! 
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