The Mommy Visit

My mom came to Phoenix to visit and I wanted to share some pictures:

"Doctor Said I Need a Backeotomy!"

Another GOOOOOOD week of training!

Last week I had a nice BIG brain fart and screwed up. My wonderful training partners (wonderful because they put up with me) and I were training BACK. I hate deadlifting, but we were due. So, after a few sets, that surprisingly felt good, I found myself preparing to lift 315lbs. Eeek.

Why does that freak me out soooo much?!?!? I know I can do it! I know I'm not going to be injured but for some reason, there is this little Gremlin that lives in my head and his name is DOUBT. I hate DOUBT.

Well, here we go! I got 315lbs off the ground and to the TOP, I touched the ground with it and the Gremlin named DOUBT jumped out! I STOPPED! I know I could have done another...maybe 2! But, I wasted the chance.

If you can't tell already, that day haunts me everyday. In fact the next day, a very good friend gave me a "get your head out of your ass.... or don't" talk and it helped. Alot. Mostly because no one has ever had the bonsai's to say it. THANK YOU.

Back day came up again this week, we decided to pull off the rack this time. Guess what?!

I did 405lbs for 4 reps and then dropped to 315lbs for another 5 or 6 I think! That felt good! Really good.

Happy Back Day Everyone! I don't think we tell each other enough!

To be lazy.

Please don't consider this complaining, more like slobbering. I could hold it back and spare you, but I don't feel like it, so here it goes.
Today is Saturday, I've been working 7 days a week for a while, I've been pushing hard in the gym 5 days a week and 1 day of tough cardio each week. I'm tired. Today, I am supposed to do more cardio, be social, visit a few friends, do my grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning, but by the time I got home, I ate and fell asleep. Now, 3 hpours later, I'm laying here, my eyes are heavy and I don't want to move.
I'M GOING TO BE LAZY TODAY! This sounds strange, but I don't really know how to be lazy... I'm always on the move and usually have the energy to do it... But NOT today. I'm going to fall asleep and wake up whenever I want to! Ha! Wish me luck

Life. Discovered.

Well... I know I'm not really good at updating this blog, but I appreciate anyone who's had the patience to still pay attention.

After I backed out of the Excalibur, I fell into my old party habits. I did well for a month, but then developed a "stomach infection." Not good. I was only allowed to eat Bread, Rice, Applesauce, Toast and Yogurt for a week. I swear my brain chemistry got scrwed up!! I was terrified to eat proteins for another week or two. Anyway, as I blab on, I then fell into drinking and eating too much... Like I always do!
A few good friends pointed out that if I want to WIN the Team Universe in Sept, I should be preparing now. Every workout, every meal ALL THE TIME. They really helped me to regain control of my life and goals. I have great training partners the constantly push me and remind me of where I want to go. I'm so thankful for my friends and the people close to me.
I've got lots more to say, but I'm typing on the Crackberry.. Will get back to this soon.