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Apr 7, 2007 9:45am

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I've kept a journal on other sites as well as my own site consistently for the past 3+ years. I may as well start one here. I've pretty much been out of training since February when I had my breast augmentation surgery for the second time.....some of you know the story.....not worth repeating. But things are looking good now.

I need to take things a lot slower this time around than I did last year, which is what got me in this predicament.

I plan on doing the IFPA Pro International at the Yorton Cup in Washington DC in October. This will be my first pro show. I earned my USBF pro card in 2005 and my OCB/IFPA pro card last October. I'm excited about this show because I'll be getting on stage with women that I've looked up to and have been inpspired by over the past 5 years. I'm scared to death, but invigorated and pumped to do this! I just recently started working with Joe after working with Craig Yarnall over the past two years. Each year I keep getting better and better, but I know that I'll need to be a LOT better this year!

I've been only doing cardio, legs and abs since my surgery in February. A week or two ago I started some bicep work. Working tris no matter how much I tried to isolate, was still recruiting the pecs a bit and I backed off.

I need to start progressing forward. I'll talk to the dr, next week and see when I can start working some chest. I'm sure he'll give me the go ahead but to take it slow and listen to my body. I definitely don't want to have to go through this AGAIN!

Friday's workout felt great. I managed a decent shoulder workout. First real shoulder workout since my surgery in February. Nothing too crazy or heavy, but felt a bit of a pump when finished.

Various warm ups then....

Lateral raise
12 lbs x 10 reps x 4 sets

Clean & press
bar only x 12 x 3 sets

DB Bent over lateral raise
12 lbs x 10 x 3 sets

Front raise
12 lbs x 10 x 3 sets

Felt good to work those babies again! I'm hoping to regain strength and improve my physique each week.

Apr 7, 2007 11:39am

Sleeplifter

3,310 post(s)

Awesome Julie! Can't wait to follow!

Apr 7, 2007 12:01pm

MARY FORD

2,942 post(s)

Julie -- I loved that work out -- I love the pump in the delts -- I will be there for you every step of the way. We are not too far and can get together too if you want. You got me for the next 6 months -- and beyond. I am yours.

Apr 7, 2007 12:07pm

Luckydog

901 post(s)

Good stuff, Woman!! Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I am right with you - will hit the stage in Sept. Even though this isn't my first pro year, this is the first year I am hitting the stage with the intent to make an impact and not just for the experience. This is going to be a great fall!! BRING IT!

Apr 7, 2007 12:18pm

MARY FORD

2,942 post(s)

I would love to be on the stage with the both of you -- an honor -- an honor.

Apr 7, 2007 2:49pm

rippedchick

1,430 post(s)

Awww, you guyz are awesome, thanks!

Mary where are you? I can't wait to see you on stage at Nancy's show. It's going to be a great show!

Apr 7, 2007 3:09pm

MARY FORD

2,942 post(s)

Julie -- I'm a New Yorker living in CT. I train in Carmel NY and in Danbury CT.

Here is a new pic -- This was taken today. I don't like the way I look: my brac is not coming out enough, no veins in chest and there is not enough separation between my delt and tri, which looks soft. Maybe it's the lighting or the way I'm posing. I have four weeks until the stage. But after seeing this pic, I'm going to the gym.

M

Apr 7, 2007 3:15pm

rippedchick

1,430 post(s)

We could definitely meet up then! Great!

Go hit the gym hard! You're looking fabulous! I can only hope to look that shredded come Oct!

Apr 7, 2007 3:25pm

MARY FORD

2,942 post(s)

ps.

don't get me wrong-- I know I am an AMAZON, and have FOUR full weeks to make my slash marks more "disturbing" as Sean says....

I'm just an OCD body builder and I want to be "disturbing" right NOW!

Okay -- now I'm going to the gym.

Apr 7, 2007 4:49pm

graig

1,311 post(s)

Mary your glutes are awesome!!! to see those from the side like that is really impressive.....i hope mine look like that this fall....keep it up.

Apr 7, 2007 7:27pm

MARY FORD

2,942 post(s)

Thanks Graig --That is amazing to hear-- I need that--thank you again.

Hope my glutes put the judges on medication in 4 weeks.

Apr 7, 2007 9:43pm

DeniseJ

96 post(s)

Hi Nancy, great meeting you in GA last year! Julie, you are looking great can't wait for photos this Oct. Mary, You are totally an anatomy chart.

I'll be back next year, totally looking forward to being with all of you. Dang I'm way over here in WA and you guys are all East. Wish I were closer. Stay strong girls you are among thee elite for sure!

Apr 8, 2007 5:56am

MARY FORD

2,942 post(s)

Hi Denise

Glad to see you again! Where are you in WA?

Apr 8, 2007 8:09am

rippedchick

1,430 post(s)

Thanks for stopping by Denise.

Apr 8, 2007 8:26am

Luckydog

901 post(s)

Denise great to see you - that is the one bummer about the internet - it brings us all closer but makes us wish we were physically closer!

Apr 7, 2007 9:45am rippedchick 1,430 post(s)	I've kept a journal on other sites as well as my own site consistently for the past 3+ years. I may as well start one here. I've pretty much been out of training since February when I had my breast augmentation surgery for the second time.....some of you know the story.....not worth repeating. But things are looking good now. I need to take things a lot slower this time around than I did last year, which is what got me in this predicament. I plan on doing the IFPA Pro International at the Yorton Cup in Washington DC in October. This will be my first pro show. I earned my USBF pro card in 2005 and my OCB/IFPA pro card last October. I'm excited about this show because I'll be getting on stage with women that I've looked up to and have been inpspired by over the past 5 years. I'm scared to death, but invigorated and pumped to do this! I just recently started working with Joe after working with Craig Yarnall over the past two years. Each year I keep getting better and better, but I know that I'll need to be a LOT better this year! I've been only doing cardio, legs and abs since my surgery in February. A week or two ago I started some bicep work. Working tris no matter how much I tried to isolate, was still recruiting the pecs a bit and I backed off. I need to start progressing forward. I'll talk to the dr, next week and see when I can start working some chest. I'm sure he'll give me the go ahead but to take it slow and listen to my body. I definitely don't want to have to go through this AGAIN! Friday's workout felt great. I managed a decent shoulder workout. First real shoulder workout since my surgery in February. Nothing too crazy or heavy, but felt a bit of a pump when finished. Various warm ups then.... Lateral raise 12 lbs x 10 reps x 4 sets Clean & press bar only x 12 x 3 sets DB Bent over lateral raise 12 lbs x 10 x 3 sets Front raise 12 lbs x 10 x 3 sets Felt good to work those babies again! I'm hoping to regain strength and improve my physique each week.

Apr 7, 2007 11:39am Sleeplifter 3,310 post(s)	Awesome Julie! Can't wait to follow!

Apr 7, 2007 12:01pm MARY FORD 2,942 post(s)	Julie -- I loved that work out -- I love the pump in the delts -- I will be there for you every step of the way. We are not too far and can get together too if you want. You got me for the next 6 months -- and beyond. I am yours.

Apr 7, 2007 12:07pm Luckydog 901 post(s)	Good stuff, Woman!! Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I am right with you - will hit the stage in Sept. Even though this isn't my first pro year, this is the first year I am hitting the stage with the intent to make an impact and not just for the experience. This is going to be a great fall!! BRING IT!

Apr 7, 2007 12:18pm MARY FORD 2,942 post(s)	I would love to be on the stage with the both of you -- an honor -- an honor.

Apr 7, 2007 2:49pm rippedchick 1,430 post(s)	Awww, you guyz are awesome, thanks! Mary where are you? I can't wait to see you on stage at Nancy's show. It's going to be a great show!

Apr 7, 2007 3:09pm MARY FORD 2,942 post(s)	Julie -- I'm a New Yorker living in CT. I train in Carmel NY and in Danbury CT. Here is a new pic -- This was taken today. I don't like the way I look: my brac is not coming out enough, no veins in chest and there is not enough separation between my delt and tri, which looks soft. Maybe it's the lighting or the way I'm posing. I have four weeks until the stage. But after seeing this pic, I'm going to the gym. M

Apr 7, 2007 3:15pm rippedchick 1,430 post(s)	We could definitely meet up then! Great! Go hit the gym hard! You're looking fabulous! I can only hope to look that shredded come Oct!

Apr 7, 2007 3:25pm MARY FORD 2,942 post(s)	ps. don't get me wrong-- I know I am an AMAZON, and have FOUR full weeks to make my slash marks more "disturbing" as Sean says.... I'm just an OCD body builder and I want to be "disturbing" right NOW! Okay -- now I'm going to the gym.

Apr 7, 2007 4:49pm graig 1,311 post(s)	Mary your glutes are awesome!!! to see those from the side like that is really impressive.....i hope mine look like that this fall....keep it up.

Apr 7, 2007 7:27pm MARY FORD 2,942 post(s)	Thanks Graig --That is amazing to hear-- I need that--thank you again. Hope my glutes put the judges on medication in 4 weeks.

Apr 7, 2007 9:43pm DeniseJ 96 post(s)	Hi Nancy, great meeting you in GA last year! Julie, you are looking great can't wait for photos this Oct. Mary, You are totally an anatomy chart. I'll be back next year, totally looking forward to being with all of you. Dang I'm way over here in WA and you guys are all East. Wish I were closer. Stay strong girls you are among thee elite for sure!

Apr 8, 2007 5:56am MARY FORD 2,942 post(s)	Hi Denise Glad to see you again! Where are you in WA?

Apr 8, 2007 8:09am rippedchick 1,430 post(s)	Thanks for stopping by Denise.

Apr 8, 2007 8:26am Luckydog 901 post(s)	Denise great to see you - that is the one bummer about the internet - it brings us all closer but makes us wish we were physically closer!

Julie's Journey to the Pros!