Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger...

[poos_n_wees]

Hmph. I'm not at all impressed with the peanut butter situation at my local Foodtown. First they dropped the Sanitarium stuff while they did a "stocktake" that lasted a month. Then, just when we'd acclimatised ourselves to ETA instead, they did away with that too. Now we're down to Kraft, and only in piddly little jars. :evil:

Kidding! I'm not a fan of the Kraft PB range either.. It seems to leave a weird sweet but greasy aftertaste :? Are there any New Worlds close to you? Apparently all of them stock the Ceres natty PB :nod:

Random, but do you remember Bin Inn? Old skool wee shops that had barrels of stuff (spices/lollies/nuts etc) you could weigh out.. I miss those They even had a manual grinder at the one that was a few minutes away where you could grind the nuts you bought to make your own PB! Wish it was still around.. but I think there's a liquor store in its place now

7.50 for a jar of almond nut butter! thats cheap!! its $9.49 at g.i pak n save (which iz wher i got it nd thought twas cheap!) and $11.45 at foodztownnnn ...then last year got it for $13.90 nite b4 a comp from health 2000 wata rip! u got the deelios on the pricezz!

Haha! I know, I'm such a scrooge sometimes :oops:

And yeeaaaahhhh bro, South Auckland's where you get all the normal discount prices on further discounts

which one do u liek better? the smooth or the crunchy?

(personally i like the smoothhh)

I got the crunchy the other day... sooo gooooood. Not as creamy as the one TFB got us, but its still the goodness. I will get the smooth tomorrow for more accurate testing though lol. Have you tried that Tahini spread? I think its sesame seeds or something, but I'm a bit scared to try it in case its gross

[poos_n_wees]

Thursday 14/8

11 weeks, 1 day

TRAINING - Off

CARDIO - Off

DIET - Off

Go me!

Busy day today. Got up early to train my little bro at the gym which was a craaackup. I asked him what his goals for training were (1. Look like Sonny Bill, and 2. Get chicks :roll: ) Being 13years and 6'0 tall though, I've got big plans for his training :twisted:

Headed to a mate's bday after work, so diet was good up until I had some bday cake. Meh, I'll just work harder at training tomorrow, so not too bothered.

Have noticed over the past 3-4 nights that I've had some real trouble getting to sleep. I'd be tired over the course of the day then toss & turn later at night trying to fall asleep Whats worse is when I get up in the middle of the night to go pee (sometimes 2-3 times :shock: ) It takes me AGES to fall back to sleep afterwards. I've never had this problem before!

[Flamer]

Have noticed over the past 3-4 nights that I've had some real trouble getting to sleep. I'd be tired over the course of the day then toss & turn later at night trying to fall asleep Whats worse is when I get up in the middle of the night to go pee (sometimes 2-3 times :shock: ) It takes me AGES to fall back to sleep afterwards. I've never had this problem before!

Ah, welcome to my nightmare. It sucks eh? I have JUST started some ZMA - which is supposed to help. Will let you know if it's actually of any benefit.

[biggurl27]

This always happens in diet mode, at least you know your body is doing what it is suppose to, though it is annoying

[poos_n_wees]

Ah, welcome to my nightmare. It sucks eh? I have JUST started some ZMA - which is supposed to help. Will let you know if it's actually of any benefit.

Sucks bigtime

I think it might have something to do with carbs 'cos the only thing I've changed around in my diet is having what little carbs I get (), at the start or middle of the day, with none in the early evening or late night :think:

And yus! Let us know if the ZMA works for ya please! I miss my long deep sleeps

[poos_n_wees]

This always happens in diet mode, at least you know your body is doing what it is suppose to, though it is annoying

Pretty sad, but I'm glad to know I'm not alone then lol.

Wish my body would just do what I tell it to do

[teamfatboy]

Dunno if it's the same for womenz as it is for guys, but I've been taking one NFS-brand ZMA with my creatine right after late-nite cardio, and I sleeps like a log.

Is it better sleep than without it - I seem to be coping fine with 5-5 1/2 hours sleep/ night, in fact the biggest influence on state of mind seems to be how much carbs.

Plus. it's not expensive as supps go ($31.20 from Healthy 10-20 for example), which makes a change!

[Small]

Thursday 14/8

Got up early to train my little bro at the gym which was a craaackup. I asked him what his goals for training were (1. Look like Sonny Bill, and 2. Get chicks :roll: ) Being 13years and 6'0 tall though, I've got big plans for his training :twisted:

Have noticed over the past 3-4 nights that I've had some real trouble getting to sleep. I'd be tired over the course of the day then toss & turn later at night trying to fall asleep Whats worse is when I get up in the middle of the night to go pee (sometimes 2-3 times :shock: ) It takes me AGES to fall back to sleep afterwards. I've never had this problem before!

haha a mini poosNwees!! 8)

omg w that sleeping thing sayym!! (xcept mines been late nite txtn lately )

BUT if u look thru my journal theres a time there wen i jus couldnt sleep before comp -phhysically exhausted but once i was IN bed i could never sleep, jus tossed and turned. spent much of the last 5weeks on like 5-6hours sleep MAX a nite :/

I got the crunchy the other day... sooo gooooood. Not as creamy as the one TFB got us, but its still the goodness. I will get the smooth tomorrow for more accurate testing though lol. Have you tried that Tahini spread? I think its sesame seeds or something, but I'm a bit scared to try it in case its gross

haha mmm darkchoc PB! woot! \:D/

yup i tried the tahini spread back n thae day, its reallllly nutty. quite an aquired taste -DEFINATLEY not 'eat off the spoon' material. infact, if you eat pb for the taste (rather than just to get daily fat cals) id say stick w it, tahini will prolly leave you disapointed

[biggurl27]

Yeah I agree, Tahini is best kept on kebabs haha Mmmmmmm kebabs my favourite

[handyandy]

excuse my ignoriance but what is ZMA? and what does it do?

[Flamer]

excuse my ignoriance but what is ZMA? and what does it do?

Zinc - Magnesium - Amino

- assists immune, hormonal, skin, cardiovascular and prostate health

- bone & joint maintenence

- wound healing

- carbohydrate metabolism

And apparently - gives goods dreams and assists sleep (testing that theory currently).

[GreekAdonis]

Have noticed over the past 3-4 nights that I've had some real trouble getting to sleep. I'd be tired over the course of the day then toss & turn later at night trying to fall asleep Whats worse is when I get up in the middle of the night to go pee (sometimes 2-3 times :shock: ) It takes me AGES to fall back to sleep afterwards. I've never had this problem before!

I take melatonin to help me sleep and babies dont sleep as good as I do.

With melatonin you get a deeper sleep so even if you only sleep for 6 hours you wake up feeling more refreshed than if you slept 9 hours tossing and turning.

Pm me if you want the link where to get some

BTW Poos your training is hardcore! Good stuff re all the pull ups! :clap:

[poos_n_wees]

Hey Greekadonis!

I take melatonin to help me sleep and babies dont sleep as good as I do.

With melatonin you get a deeper sleep so even if you only sleep for 6 hours you wake up feeling more refreshed than if you slept 9 hours tossing and turning.

Pm me if you want the link where to get some

OMG yes please!!! Sounds great!

Thanks heaps :grin:

PnW

[poos_n_wees]

Dunno if it's the same for womenz as it is for guys, but I've been taking one NFS-brand ZMA with my creatine right after late-nite cardio, and I sleeps like a log.

I'm taking your advice tonight :nod:

Bought some ZMA today (thanks Flamer!) and did my cardio later in the evening to see if that'll make a difference. I get to sleep in tomorrow, so am looking forward to going to sleep lol

Is it better sleep than without it - I seem to be coping fine with 5-5 1/2 hours sleep/ night, in fact the biggest influence on state of mind seems to be how much carbs.

Great minds I'm sure its carb-related too :nod:

[poos_n_wees]

haha a mini poosNwees!! 8)

Oh gawd. He even left me waiting for him by the benches for AGES while he went to the loo. When he came out, his hair was all styled spikey-guido-like. Found out later that there were some senior girls from his school that had come in while we were there to do cardio

omg w that sleeping thing sayym!! (xcept mines been late nite txtn lately )

Yeah I remember you mentioning the precomp insomnia! Shucks, its crazy that we're all going through this Thank goodness for the Olympics! Now I have something to watch late at nights other than freakin Chuck Norris and his fullbody workout machine lol.

yup i tried the tahini spread back n thae day, its reallllly nutty. quite an aquired taste -DEFINATLEY not 'eat off the spoon' material. infact, if you eat pb for the taste (rather than just to get daily fat cals) id say stick w it, tahini will prolly leave you disapointed

Yeah I agree, Tahini is best kept on kebabs haha Mmmmmmm kebabs my favourite

Thanks guys. Uhhh.. yeah, I'm not gonna try it. Don't wanna waste any cals on yucky things :pfft:

Chicken kebabs with hummus and no onions...

[poos_n_wees]

I take melatonin to help me sleep and babies dont sleep as good as I do.

With melatonin you get a deeper sleep so even if you only sleep for 6 hours you wake up feeling more refreshed than if you slept 9 hours tossing and turning.

Almost sounds too good to be true! But I'm definitely keen to try it :grin:

BTW Poos your training is hardcore! Good stuff re all the pull ups! :clap:

Thanks!

[poos_n_wees]

Friday 15/8

11 weeks

TRAINING - On

Deads

60x12

100x12

Thanks to OB's advice - worked on form issues today.. and it went well.

* Taking off the runners definitely helped, felt more stable :nod:

* Felt like I engaged more of my legs this time round

* No lower back ache afterwards \:D/

Will get some video of it next time.

Walking DB lunges

14'sx12

17.5'sx12x3

Flat DB press

22'sx12

27'sx12

Seated cable rows (kgs)

40x12

41x12

Pullups

BWx3x4

Incline DB hammer curls

12x12

17.5x3 + 15x9

Lying DB tri extensions

7'sx12

14'sx12

Hanging leg raises

BWx12x3

CARDIO - On

* 60mins incline walking on the treddy

DIET - On

Cals - 1,520

P - 219.9g

C - 41.5g

F - 46.4g

Energy was pretty good today. I was craving chocolate, so worked a chocolate HPLC bar into the macros. Man they're sweet!! :shock:

Dad sent me this today...

[SoaringSwine]

Friday 15/8

11 weeks

TRAINING - On

Deads

60x12

100x12

Thanks to OB's advice - worked on form issues today.. and it went well.

* Taking off the runners definitely helped, felt more stable :nod:

* Felt like I engaged more of my legs this time round

* No lower back ache afterwards \:D/

Will get some video of it next time.

His advice tends to have that effect. In person he makes you do it your old way to feel the difference. It definately proves the point!

[Sportsgirl]

Random, but do you remember Bin Inn? Old skool wee shops that had barrels of stuff (spices/lollies/nuts etc) you could weigh out.. I miss those They even had a manual grinder at the one that was a few minutes away where you could grind the nuts you bought to make your own PB! Wish it was still around.. but I think there's a liquor store in its place now

Oh man! I love Bin Inn.... there is still one in Orewa if you're willing to make the trip and buy up large (as of 2005 ). I used to like all the lollies :oops: Well, still do, but can't have much right now :naughty:

[Sportsgirl]

For some reason Sumos don't feel right to me. I should play around with them. I guess it's a matter of preference!!

Its probably because you don't have a wider pelvic structure like most wimmenz

I've only ever mucked around with them in the past, but I think I might give it a go soon, seeing as I wanna get my lifts up :nod:

Maybe... All the measurement is from the arse

[Luigi]

so did you have any cool dreams poos ?

[poos_n_wees]

His advice tends to have that effect. In person he makes you do it your old way to feel the difference. It definately proves the point!

Tru dat. I even printed out his post and took it to the gym with me lol.

Oh man! I love Bin Inn.... there is still one in Orewa if you're willing to make the trip and buy up large (as of 2005 ). I used to like all the lollies :oops: Well, still do, but can't have much right now :naughty:

Orewa! I may have to make a special visit after my comp, just to relive my childhood :jive:

so did you have any cool dreams poos ?

Nah not yet lol. But I did dream about that huge dog from the Neverending story a couple of nights ago... but I wasn't on the ZMA then

[Small]

so did you have any cool dreams poos ?

Nah not yet lol. But I did dream about that huge dog from the Neverending story a couple of nights ago... but I wasn't on the ZMA then

..haha i had mental dieting dreams

and i wasnt on nething either

8)

how we do

poos you need a DreamMeter

[poos_n_wees]

poos you need a DreamMeter

LOL! If I have any more weird ass dreams I'll post them in here. But will call it the Dreaminator.. cos thats more HARDKOR3!!1!

Sunday 17/8

10 weeks, 5 days

TRAINING - Fullbody depletion

Chest press - 3x20

Lat pulldowns - 3x20

Seated rows - 3x20

Front raises - 3x20

Lat raises - 3x20

Decline crunches 3x30

Leg extensions - 6x20

Lying leg curls - 6x20

Standing calf raises - 3x20

CARDIO - 60mins SS outside

DIET - On

Cals - 1,494

P - 182.8g

C - 49.6g

F - 57.4g

Training was effing HARD. Only a couple of seconds rest in between sets and as little rest as possible between different exercises. Depletion sucks, and whats worse.. you gotta use like a 1/3 of the weight you usually use, so I felt like a bloody weakling as well. My poor poor muscles..lol.

Diet pretty good today, had a yummmmy breakfast (150g greek yoghurt + 50g blueberries + scoop PP). The DeWinkel greek yoghurt's only got ~5g carbs/100g.. good stuff :nod: Will prolly have it again tomorrow morning.

Energy levels & mood are sweet. Went to visit Ali today for my bikini.. OMG she's such a sweetie!! I just went for a plain jane black bikini... and talking to her has given me even more motivation for this prep :twisted:

[poos_n_wees]

Monday 18/8

10 weeks, 4 days

TRAINING - Fullbody Day 1

Flat bench

warmups 20x8

40x5

50x5

60x5

70x2 PB!

STOKED. Finally! Actually did 70x3 reps, but I had a wee spot for that third rep so am not gonna count it.

Squats

warmups 20x8, 50x5

60x5

80x5

90x5

100x3

The 90x5:

Hate that song in the background.. yeckk. Wish I had some footage of the hundy, but I needed BF to stand behind me in case I fell down lol.

Chinups

BWx5

BW +5kgs x5x3 PB!

Finally adding some weight on these mofos! \:D/

Natural GHRs

BWx5x4

Done on the lat pulldown machine... using the floor to spot me LOL. These are hard!! Does anyone else's lower back get majorly pumped from doing these??

CARDIO - Fasted 60mins SS powerwalking

DIET - On. High carb day! :jive:

Cals - 1,990

P - 190.1g

C - 199.9g

F - 41.4g

M1: 65g oats, 1/2 scoop PP, 45g blueberries

M2: 1/2 HPLC, 1 hot choc

M3: 160g chicken, 250g brown rice, veges

M4: 200g greek yoghurt, 1/2 scoop PP, 45g blueberries

M5: 160g chicken, veges, 1 hot choc

M6: 140g lite CC, 1 WW jelly

Training kicked ass today.. just kept things simple. Carbs are like rocket fuel!