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20130510_120301_resized — Before Workout

20130510_104243_resized — During Workout

Now that I have been diagnosed with IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease), I have to take anti-inflammatory pills forever, and a day. I’m not ashamed of it. It is what it is, and many people are affected by this disease. I’m not sure how it is going to affect my ability to compete in the future because anti-inflammatory meds can prevent muscle gain. I will continue to workout and train because I would like to believe that I can find a way to cope with this disease and still compete. There is so much more I want to do in the fitness world. I am currently working to earn my CPT certificate, and hope to have it by the end of the year!

Today I worked my back and biceps, with a little cardio at the end. Here’s what I did:

10 minute warm up – CrossrampAssisted Pullups, 3 Sets, 40 lbs, 5 reps
Dumbbell rows, 3 sets, 40 lbs, 10 RepsDumbbell Bent Over Lateral Raises, 3 Sets, 15 lbs, 10 RepsDumbbell Alternating Biceps Curl (standing), 3 Sets, Weight 15 lbs, 10 Reps
Dumbbell Alternating Biceps Curl (standing), 3 Sets, Weight 20 lbs, 10 Reps
Barbell Row, Bent Over (standing), 3 Sets, Weight 50 lbs, 10 Reps
Barbell Biceps Curl (standing), 3 Sets, Weight 30 lbs, 10 Reps
Reverse Machine Flys (seated), 1 Set, Weight 50 lbs, 10 Reps
Reverse Machine Flys (seated), 2 Sets, Weight 50 lbs, 12 Reps
Leverage Machine Row (seated), 3 Sets, Weight 60 lbs, 10 Reps
20 minutes, Treadmill, Incline 10, Rate 3.0

English: an exercise of calves — Leg Press

On my Facebook page, I know I almost always post about leg day. I do work all of my body parts, BUT I LOVE LEG DAY! And, my legs, glutes, & hams are the hardest part of my body to lean out – which is typical for women. I often work my legs twice-a-week. AND, after Cinco de Mayo in the office yesterday, I really needed to make up for all the good food (and treats). So, here’s what I did:

10-minute warm-up on the CrossrampLeg Press Machine (incline), warm-up Set, Weight 90 lbs, 20 Reps,
Leg Press Machine (incline), 1st Set, Weight 360 lbs, 8 Reps,
Leg Press Machine (incline), 2nd Set, Weight 360 lbs, 8 Reps,
Leg Press Machine (incline), 3rd Set, Weight 360 lbs, 8 Reps,
Leg Press Machine (incline), 4th Set, Weight 270 lbs, 12 Reps,
Leg Press Machine (incline), 5th Set, Weight 270 lbs, 12 Reps,
Leg Press Machine (incline), 6th Set, Weight 270 lbs, 12 Reps,
Leg Press Machine (incline), 7th Set, Weight 180 lbs, 15 Reps,
Leg Press Machine (incline), 8th Set, Weight 180 lbs, 15 Reps,
Leg Press Machine (incline), 9th Set, Weight 180 lbs, 15 Reps,
Leg Press Machine (incline), 10th Set, Weight 90 lbs, 20 Reps,
Leg Press Machine (incline), 11th Set, Weight 90 lbs, 20 Reps,
Leg Press Machine (incline), 12th Set, Weight 90 lbs, 20 Reps,
Machine Leg Curl (prone), 1st Set, Weight 30 lbs, 20 Reps,
Machine Leg Curl (prone), 2nd Set, Weight 30 lbs, 20 Reps,
Machine Leg Curl (prone), 3rd Set, Weight 30 lbs, 20 Reps,
Leg Raise, Rest On Arms, 1st Set, Weight 0 lbs, 12 Reps,
Leg Raise, Rest On Arms, 2nd Set, Weight 0 lbs, 12 Reps,
Leg Raise, Rest On Arms, 3rd Set, Weight 0 lbs, 12 Reps