Monthly Archive for December, 2005

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I always knew champagne was bad for you…

Published on December 12, 2005 in Uncategorized. 3 Comments

How on earth can this happen? We opened a bottle of champagne a few nights ago, in celebration of our house progress, and when I put the bottle back in the fridge, I put the cork back in lightly. Yesterday after making my salad, I opened the fridge to put the lettuce back in the veggie container, and BANG!! Something hit me full force, in the right eye! I thought someone had shot me! I dropped the veggies and covered my eye with my hands – it hurt so much!! All sorts of things were going through my mind, not in the least which was “what the hell was that???” and “Help, I need an ambulance!!”. After I came to grips with the situation, I slowly pulled my hands away from my eye, half expecting it to be gushing blood. It had swollen already. Rushed to the bathroom to check it out and could barely notice a thing!!!! After the initial pain of it hitting me (eye socket and actual eye ball!), there was no pain and the swelling went down quickly. I am left with a bit of what I am calling a ‘blind patch’ – at times it feels like my hair is covering my eye. So how freaky is that!!! Imagine, could have lost my eye to a champagne cork!!!!

So, that is my story of the day :)

Today I have started writing a diary for WF&H mag. They are doing an article on “A day in the life of” me :) Gee, be a pretty small and boring article, will have to send lots of pictures of clients to go with it :)

Trained back and tris tonight with Jodie. It was like a sauna in the gym, must have been over 35 degrees outside and humid. First day of new program, is always a bit of a ‘get to know the program’ kind of workout.

Our plumbing has decided to pack it in. Shower has been dripping non stop for days now, and tonight after getting out, it was literally still running buckets, but taps were turned off as tight as
possible. Another job for tomorrow.

Got to get new computer this week. Getting a laptop so I can sit anywhere in the house and do my work (wireless network is awesome!). Especially when we get the new place, don’t want to be stuck upstairs in the office all day! Am a bit afraid of the changeover of data, files, programs etc. Something ALWAYS goes wrong. So, this is taking up a lot of my time this week.

Had skin folds done again today – they have all dropped back to previous readings, knew last fortnights readings were weird.

Have started looking for my comp bikinis. Going to get something special this time!

Well, have had a late night of work tonight. It’s 11.30pm so I am off to bed.

Published on December 10, 2005 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Sore chest! But the good news is my legs are finally sorting themselves out. Yes, 4 days after training them, there is only a slight soreness left. Thank goodness. It’s funny, I could barely walk for 4 days, yet Jodie’s legs were fine and she did pretty much the same as I did. Weird.

It’s great having a new program. Shoulders and calves today, though did not feel as though I had a particularly hard workout. We are talking about slotting legs in on Saturday’s as it would be ‘nicer’ to do legs when fresh rather than at the end of a long day.
Rae, you are amazing, gaining muscle on such a low calorie/low carb diet!! Defying logic and science! Can’t wait to see how much you have improved this year – by the sounds of things, you will be up there with the best.
I find it quite hard sometimes to eat as much as I have to eat! A cup of oats all at once is rather filling!! :) But, I shall enjoy it while I can – rather be eating than not!! I know what that has done to my metabolism – like someone said to me, starvation diets only work once.

Well, off to do something other than talk about training!!!!!

OMG

Published on December 7, 2005 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

I have not been this sore in ages. I have to actually lower myself down on the toilet seat :) Bit too much info but that is how sore my legs are. And it’s only been 24 hours, so I imagine when I wake up tomorrow, I will almost require a wheelchair :)

Having a bit of trouble consuming all my calories today – never thought it could ever be a problem! Had to force feed a couple of meals. Still have one left, but it’s a Myo lite so am looking foward to my ‘milkshake’ a bit later.

Busy day, just finished off a couple of programs and did remainder of feedback today. I have not been near my Forum for the past few days, just impossible. Since it’s nearly 9pm, I’m logging off and going to watch some tv.

PS Peanut butter is good :)

PPS Thanks Amelia, that pic was from Vic Titles last year, it’s a decent ab shot, probably the only one I have! Oh had a new web page created by a site called Bodybuilder Females, they emailed to ask if I would submit my details – it’s pretty cool – I like the way they did the pic! http://www.bodybuilderfemales.com/sue-heintze.htm

Measurements and weight are more toward in season ones :)

New legs!

Published on December 7, 2005 in Uncategorized. 1 Comment


Program that is :) Am so feeling it tonight! Flexing quads in car on the way home and they were shaking. Soreness has not kicked in yet, just lead legs. Lower reps so heavier weights, and back to lunges and leg press as well as free squats. Hack squats still rate a mention too unfortunately! Admitted to Richie that I could not even finish my 3 sets of cable abduction – did 2 sets, barely able to get the band on/off my ankle, that is how buggered I was. Jodie was in the same boat. Speaking of Jodie, she is improving her strength markedly, very impressive!

Also have new diet :) Around 500 more calories for this growth period. I certainly won’t be going hungry. Peanut butter is a welcome addition, but cottage cheese has gotten the flick :( ( I will be interested as to how my skin folds respond to this ‘mega calorie’ plan. I am already noticing definite improvement in muscle shape, and size. I have noticed good strength increase in the last few sessions so Richie has advised me to stay on the same supplement regime for a few more weeks before I cycle off.

Had a nice weekend, was Damien’s birthday, celebrated at one of the local motels with some friends. Sat out by the pool, was a beautiful night for it.

Have a friend bringing back some Myoplex Lite from the US for me. Oh this is another thing that I get to keep in my diet which is great. I am nearly out of my Cappuccino Ice so look forward to receiving that. Also purchased some Bonanza Bars – these bars are BIG, and a little bit bad (ie have carbs and lots of calories) but they are awesome. Tried them in the US on honeymoon, PB and White Choc PB.

I’m quite surprised at how busy things are leading up to Christmas! I have 12 new clients starting this week coming. Great to see people still wanting to get in shape during the festive season. I always reckon it’s a better idea to be following a plan at this time of year – left to their ‘own devices’ people can get a little out of control with all the Christmas parties and whatnot. I think I only have one more to attend, and that is the week of Christmas. Unless we go to Melbourne for one.

Still haven’t totally decided on what comps I will do this year yet – looking at a few options.

I will be closing the office for a few days over the Christmas period. Little bit of a break required!!

What you make it

You can speculate and guess and theorize and envision, and all those things have their place. Yet you will not know for sure what you can and cannot do until you step forward and make the effort.

There are many things that might go wrong, and many obstacles you likely did not anticipate. Yet you must not allow the possibility of those problems to stop you before you even get started.
When something comes up that you didn’t plan for, you can learn from it and make adjustments. When a difficult challenge arises, that challenge brings with it the opportunity for even greater value when you choose to persevere.

Everything that is easy and guaranteed to succeed has already been done. Real accomplishment comes from doing the things that no one else thinks you can do.

Lift your eyes up and see the objective at the end of the path. Then lift your feet up, one after the other, and take the first few steps along that path.

Accomplishment is not what is reasonable or practical or certain or without controversy. Accomplishment is precisely what you decide to make it.

– Ralph Marston

Feeling strong!

Published on December 1, 2005 in Uncategorized. 2 Comments

GREAT training session with Jode tonight. I felt really strong, and I increased my weights quite markedly from previous workouts. Chest and biceps tonight. First 15 reps on Machine Bench felt like a feather!

Rexy’s birthday today, he’s been sleeping all day, nothing unusual :)

If you haven’t checked out Beate’s photos in the Client gallery, go have a peek – look at her back shot – awesome changes.

Nohing much else to report, pretty boring actually! Weight is still around the 121-122 mark.

Still got neck problems so have booked into Chiro tomorrow. Also having a facial tomorrow – bit of a treat for me :) I really need to go have a tanning session too but it’s too hot! I’d die in that little room. I’ve just ordered some new accelerator from the US – it has a cooling agent in it, so hopefully that will help!

Currently have Michelle the recipe guru working on my recipe booklets, this will be GREAT – lots of new and exciting, healthy recipes for clients to try.

Ok, well I might go and do some reading before bed. It’s 10pm so think I have spent enough time here!