Giggle's Prep Log

[Giggle]

Hi All -
You may remember me, but for those who do not, I needed to get back in shape - so for the last year I've worked hard to get my lean mass back. After MUCH advice from the best (and the biggest) on this Board - I did manage to put back on some size and lean out at the same time!!

For a next step, I've decided to do another bodybuilding show in the new Women's Physique category. So excited to give this a go - I was always too small to be a FBB, but I love the competition and the prep. I've been dieting slowly off and on since the beginning of the year, but more seriously for the last 10 weeks.
Training is tough - six days a week, high volume and heavy weights. Also extra abs and calves on top of cardio and posing. And a nutrition plan that accounts for every bite of food.
Whether you are talking about diet, cardio, or training "There is NO cheating in competitive bodybuilding!"
Six weeks left to make some nice changes - hoping to keep a little muscle and lean out some more.
I hope you'll follow along and offer encouragement if I get tired near the end haha.
I'm really happy with the way my shoulders are looking these days.

[JinAustin]

Kill it!
Training/dieting can suck but so does losing :P
Stay focused!

[Mp859]

In!! Looking lean and mean.

[MIKE_XXL]

Best of luck...keep us posted...i will be making my return in November start dieting monday, can not wait...keep us all inspired...

[Cuz]

Good to see you back!

[Back In Black]

Best of luck Giggle looking forward to this. Hope you get time to keep it updated.

[Giggle]

Right you are - no one is going to out-diet or out-cardio me... even if it does stink!
I like that "Stay focused" That 's what my coach says too.

[Giggle]

Thank you Mike. It's always exciting to start a new diet - the newness wears off pretty quick - but every time I'm hungry I just have to think it puts me one step closer to the stage lol

[Giggle]

Hey Cuz - Yep it's good to be back. I'm reading Marcus' thread again and finding inspiration from all of you boys training and improvements. I'm still learning!

Good to see you back!

[Giggle]

Hi there BIB!!
Thanks for reading and replying - it means a lot to hear from you all.
Time is short that's true, but it's good to be back where I got so much support when I started getting back into it.
Giggle

Best of luck Giggle looking forward to this. Hope you get time to keep it updated.

[Times Roman]

Hi All -
You may remember me, but for those who do not, I needed to get back in shape - so for the last year I've worked hard to get my lean mass back. After MUCH advice from the best (and the biggest) on this Board - I did manage to put back on some size and lean out at the same time!!

For a next step, I've decided to do another bodybuilding show in the new Women's Physique category. So excited to give this a go - I was always too small to be a FBB, but I love the competition and the prep. I've been dieting slowly off and on since the beginning of the year, but more seriously for the last 10 weeks.
Training is tough - six days a week, high volume and heavy weights. Also extra abs and calves on top of cardio and posing. And a nutrition plan that accounts for every bite of food.
Whether you are talking about diet, cardio, or training "There is NO cheating in competitive bodybuilding!"
Six weeks left to make some nice changes - hoping to keep a little muscle and lean out some more.
I hope you'll follow along and offer encouragement if I get tired near the end haha.
I'm really happy with the way my shoulders are looking these days.

NO Way!!!

Has it been a year already??

How can I forget a woman named "Giggle"? =)

[Times Roman]

oh, and good luck!

btw, after you win, how 'bout some pics? =)

[Giggle]

Legs today - lots of squats, superset of leg press and Jefferson squats, then leg extensions, stiff leg deadlifts, and finishing with superset of hack squats and walking lunges.
Whew!

[Giggle]

Thanks TR! Don't know about winning - it's a national qualifier and I'm age-challenged. But I'm looking forward to doing the best I can with what I have to work with lol.

oh, and good luck!

btw, after you win, how 'bout some pics? =)

[Times Roman]

Thanks TR! Don't know about winning - it's a national qualifier and I'm age-challenged. But I'm looking forward to doing the best I can with what I have to work with lol.

age just makes things a tad tougher, NOT impossible!

Although there are a few here older, I am one of the oldest here. Doesn't impact my nutrition and exercise motivation.

In fact, the age thing can be attractive. Unlike a twenty something, being competition ready later in life is NOT a gift, it is EARNED. Something to be proud of =)

[tarmyg]

subscribed. This will easily keep me going :-)

[Giggle]

WELL SAID Times! You're so right about that "earned" part.
I've learned that I still have some muscle left, and it's fairly dense, mature looking. I was surprised that it looks just as good as before, and some places are actually better. My last and my legs have gotten bigger after learning more about the "squeeze" and getting better at isolating the muscle instead of just hossing it up!

age just makes things a tad tougher, NOT impossible!

Although there are a few here older, I am one of the oldest here. Doesn't impact my nutrition and exercise motivation.

In fact, the age thing can be attractive. Unlike a twenty something, being competition ready later in life is NOT a gift, it is EARNED. Something to be proud of =)

[Giggle]

That's nice of you to say haha

subscribed. This will easily keep me going :-)

[Giggle]

5 1/2 weeks out
I started this prep leaner than usual so I've dropped weight and fat really slowly. Hopefully I'll keep more LBM this way.

Still keeping my head down and remaining focused. This week I've concentrated on posing more. It's different for physique than for BBing, so I have to learn that.
I have hamstrings!! Just starting to peek out when I flex.
Working hard on abs and calves - weak areas for me.
The diet is still decent and I'm not often hungry so that's good.
Another week closer to the stage...

[Mp859]

Kill this sht!!

[Giggle]

He'll yea

Kill this sht!!

[Giggle]

5 weeks to go! Diet is perfect now - and training is starting to be hard. I'm beginning to feel weaker on some of the lifts. Down 20# since this diet started, so that's understandable - just a mental game. I absolutely hate losing size, even if I know it's just part of the process.
Pic from checkin today looks better. Top half is ahead of the legs - I know! It will all come together in a couple weeks.
Going to practice posing...

[calfmuscle555]

Looking good, your doing well. You can use more size in your calfs. Keep up the good hard work.

[Giggle]

Thanks for looking in! Yes, I'm working on those stubborn calves - and everything really.

[Mp859]

Coming along nicely!!

[MIKE_XXL]

Looking great, keep it up!!!

[GirlyGymRat]

Great progress Giggle!!!! Show off that hard work!!!

[Giggle]

Well - the show is over and I'm learning to get back to "normal" what ever that means. I placed well and I'm happy with my look so that's what counts. My conditioning was spot on by pre-judging time.
I got first in the Women's open C class and 3 in the Masters.
I've decided I LOVE women's Physique - much better than bodybuilding for me!!