tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45765570522389990072023-11-16T10:59:42.345-05:00nblyfitnessHealth, Fitness, and the Pursuit of HappinessNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542897557757584439noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576557052238999007.post-65871317432106715552015-08-23T13:37:00.000-04:002015-08-23T13:37:00.843-04:00Grey Rock MEADOWS Trail Hike, Fort Collins CO (Day 2)As I said in my <a href="http://nblyfitness.blogspot.com/2015/08/grey-rock-trail-hike-fort-collins-co.html" target="_blank">last post</a>, we ran out of time to summit The Rock on Wednesday, so we vowed to come back Thursday and tackle it. After reading up on both trails, we decided to test out the Meadows trail - it's longer, but was supposedly a more gradual incline to we figured we could make better time if we tried it this time around...<br />
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We started a little earlier and were on the trail by 2 PM. However, we didn't end up reaching the first summit until 5 PM! This trail was killer, the first mile was MUCH steeper and since the trail isn't frequented quite as often it was very overgrown in parts. Not to mention the trail was basically lined in Poison Ivy, not cool. We ran into a few people along the way and they all said this was the easier trail, but we were beginning to doubt their sanity. After 2 hours we reached what we thought was the first summit, only to find out we still had to go around ANOTHER mountain.. We sucked it up and continued on - at this point we were running extremely low on water and on moral, but we assumed we were close so we kept going, we couldn't have been more wrong. About 45 minutes later we finally reached the Meadow, which was breathtaking, but at that point we were very nervous about our water situation so we didn't stop long.<br />
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After the Meadow we still had to get to the first summit (our second or third of the trip by then) - we ended up doing a lot of bouldering, which none of the trail reviews mentioned.. When we got to the end of the boulder field we realized our error - at some point (we have no idea when) we actually got off the Meadows Trail and ended up on a third trail that we had no idea existed - adding roughly 2 miles and the additional summits to our trip. I haven't seen anything on any trail websites about this third trail, but when we reconnected with the Meadows trail it was obvious what had happened... I wish I could tell you where we got mixed up so you could avoid it, but I honestly don't have the slightest idea..</div>
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By the time we got to the base of The Rock, it was already 5 PM - even LATER than the previous day. Due to the time constraints, and the fact that we were now dangerously low on water, we unfortunately were unable to summit it, yet again. I swear we will do it soon - everyone said the top it absolutely amazing.</div>
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We took Grey Rock Trail down, and made the descent in an hour an 7 minutes - we were on a mission to get back to the Jeep and get some water in us ASAP.</div>
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We will probably not attempt The Meadows again just based on that experience, and if you do please be careful and watch the trail so you don't make the same mistake we did - unless you want to, it honestly was a beautiful hike and the first summit we hit had incredible views - just make sure you are prepared!<br />
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Lesson learned for sure - watch your trail, bring MORE water than you think you'll need, and just prepare for the worst in general - God forbid something had happened up there, especially when we were off the trail - things can go south pretty quick! Day 2 took us 4 hours, and we were really moving - start earlier than we did if you can, especially to avoid that afternoon heat - it was crazy hot out Thursday!<br />
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Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542897557757584439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576557052238999007.post-54097017487794243592015-08-22T13:15:00.000-04:002015-08-22T13:54:54.341-04:00Grey Rock Trail Hike, Fort Collins CO (Day 1)Last Wednesday John and I hiked Grey Rock Trail in Poudre Canyon (about 20 minutes from our house in Fort Collins). There are actually 2 trails - so we came back the next day and did the Meadows Trail too (that part will be a second post, because trust me, it deserves it's own).<br />
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It was an absolutely beautiful hike - we started around 2:30 PM and reached the first summit around 4:30 - since we started so late we didn't want to attempt the final summit due to time constraints, so we vowed to come back the next day to tackle The Rock.<br />
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It was a moderately difficult hike, pretty steep in parts but totally do-able. We ran into a fair number of other hikers ranging in ages from children to adults - if they could do it you can! Just take your time, it's very rocky. We saw one snake, non-venomous, but we did run into a group that saw a pretty large rattler on The Rock so just keep an eye out.<br />
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We left the first summit around 5 to head back down and made it to the Jeep by 6:15 - the descent is much faster than the climb and felt a lot less strenuous. The whole trip took us a little under 4 hours and trust me, we took our time. Granted, that is without summitting The Rock which based on what other hikers told us would have taken roughly an hour each way so keep that in mind for sure - it would not be a good hike to do once the sun drops for sure.<br />
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<span style="font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit;">I wanted to touch on this a little more today, because lately this has become a topic very near and dear to my heart: balancing health and fitness goals with having a real life.</span></div>
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When I first started working out, I was pretty good at balancing everything - I'd work out a few days a week and eat pretty clean, but I also allowed myself to live my life at the same time. I started competing, and still kept a fairly healthy balance between the gym and real life - but somewhere around my 3rd or 4th show I lost all concept of balance. Both pre-contest and 'offseason' I was basically letting my physique run my life - counting every single macro I ate, weighing ALL of my food, killing myself 7 days a week in the gym, and not really allowing myself much freedom from that routine... Don't get me wrong, I still had some fun here and there and let myself stray a little, but everytime I did I was so overwhelmed with guilt that it was almost crippling. I truly let my abs (and the rest of my physical appearance) run my life - I can look back now and realize how crazy it was, but at the time it was normal.</div>
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Don't get me wrong, if you are actively competing or doing something else that requires your body to be in 'peak' condition a majority of the time I get it, it's important, but please don't make yourself miserable doing it.</div>
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I have taken it pretty easy lately - my workouts are no longer 2+ hours, I take days off and don't beat myself up over it, I get outside and do active things like hiking, whitewater rafting, walking the dogs, running (who am I).. I eat mostly clean, but am far more likely to partake in a burger, ice cream, even a beer (or 3) when the opportunity presents itself. I stopped counting my macros, quit weighing out all my food, and am finally learning to go with the flow every once in a while. I am extremely 'Type A' so this can be tough at times, but I am learning to accept that sometimes you just have to run with it.</div>
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I am still in the gym 3-5 days a week, and I still lift heavy weights. I don't ever plan to quit because I truly LOVE working out, but I think I am finally learning to balance the gym with real life, and it's pretty damn cool.</div>
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So please, don't beat yourself up if you stray from the plan a little (unless you're one of my clients in which case I WILL FIND YOU lol).. Enjoy your life while you can and stop being so hard on yourself. Someday you'll look back and can either be proud of your six pack abs or you can look back on all the awesome memories you made outside the gym, because trust me, it's a lot more fun out there :-) </div>
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<br />Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542897557757584439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576557052238999007.post-51961947500951402962015-08-12T20:41:00.000-04:002015-08-12T20:41:11.457-04:00More CO Pictures!You'll have to bear with me for the next little while, I am overwhelmed with the beauty of Colorado, and therefore I am flooding all forms of social media (and the blog) with pictures.<br />
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Today, John and I went out and scouted the Poudre River before we raft it this weekend with some new friends - we also went off-roading in the Jeep to the top of a mountain (spoiler alert, I have learned I am not the biggest off-roading fan...).<br />
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We were actually super impressed with the Poudre - we weren't really sure what to expect but the water looks incredible! I will be sure to post a recap after our trip for all my fellow boaters out there!<br />
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<br />Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542897557757584439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576557052238999007.post-4453570170412885092015-08-11T12:00:00.000-04:002015-08-11T12:00:02.882-04:00Life Recap (GA -> CO and other happenings)Hi!<br />
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It's been awhile, and we have lots to catch upon, so please, take a seat.<br />
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First and foremost, I am now located in Fort Collins, CO! We left Georgia July 31 and arrived in Colorado August 2 - I now a have new appreciation for truck drivers and get anxiety if I am in a car longer than 15 minutes..<br />
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The road trip was.. interesting. We got here in one piece and are finally settling in to our new home! The biggest issue so far has been adjusting to the elevation - it really is a lot rougher than I anticipated! <br />
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I have to be honest, during the moving process/travel time/etc... my diet and training went out the window. For the past 2ish weeks I have basically been eating whatever I can get my hands on and training has been very minimal and basically only when I can find a few minutes of spare time.<br />
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Luckily, I haven't lost anymore weight and I still look about the same - that just goes to show you that taking some time off won't destroy all your progress! For years I was terrified to stray from my diet/training plan for fear of losing all my gains - it has taken me a long time to be OK with taking time off here and there without having a panic attack over it.<br />
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I am hoping to get my training and nutrition back on track this week, and hopefully I'll be able to start my bi-weekly check-ins again Monday (my last one was <a href="http://nblyfitness.blogspot.com/2015/05/bi-weekly-check-in-520.html" target="_blank">May 20th</a>!! I'm anxious to see what kind of difference there is going to be almost 3 months later)..<br />
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In other news, I left my job of 5 years at Orica to pursue my passion of personal training! It was not an easy decision, and has caused more sleepless nights than I can count, but ultimately I am eager and excited for the change. I have really amped up my <a href="http://nblyfitness.wix.com/personaltraining" target="_blank">online training</a>, and am interviewing for positions at local gyms in Fort Collins to begin one-on-one training! This has been a dream of mine for 6+ years and to finally make it a reality is such a huge leap of faith. I have never been more nervous and excited for something in my entire life!<br />
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So that's where I'm at right now - trying to figure out life on the other side of the country.. Wish me luck! Oh, and since you haven't seen them in a few months (unless you follow me on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/nicolebly" target="_blank">IG</a>) here's dumb & dumber.. They are perfectly content here in CO - honestly, I don't think they know the difference..<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Fill me in! What have I missed in your life??</span></b>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542897557757584439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576557052238999007.post-3089664631464640182015-08-10T12:09:00.000-04:002015-08-10T12:09:50.217-04:00MIMM: Rocky Mountain National Park (Photo Dump)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
For my first official 'Marvelous in my Monday' link-up with THE <a href="http://www.healthydivalife.com/" target="_blank">Healthy Diva</a>, I couldn't think of a better topic - what is more marvelous than these absolutely breath-taking Rocky Mountains?! We went to Rocky Mountain National Park on Saturday and honestly, I am still in awe. These pictures do not even come close to doing justice to the beauty of these mountains!</div>
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Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542897557757584439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576557052238999007.post-40983123991121224742015-08-03T12:41:00.004-04:002015-08-03T12:41:54.427-04:00Hey stranger!Sooooo... I disappeared for a while and I apologize, that was never my intention.<br />
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I will be back ASAP, I pinky promise - I have LOTS to fill you in on.. Spoiler alert: I quit my job, and moved across the countryfrom GA to CO.<br />
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Stay tuned for a recap! In the meantime, check out <a href="http://instagram.com/nicolebly">IG</a> or Snapchat (nbly) for play-by-plays!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542897557757584439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576557052238999007.post-33523010300838717042015-05-20T12:53:00.000-04:002015-05-20T12:53:01.018-04:00Bi-Weekly Check-in (5/20)<div class="MsoNormal">
Since I <a href="http://nblyfitness.blogspot.com/2015/05/you-cant-wait-until-you-think-youre.html">announced last week</a> that I am not going to compete this summer, I have really been back to focusing
on gaining muscle mass and have upped my calories (mostly through carbs) this
week. I know it’s only been a week since
the diet change, which is typically not long enough to see much difference, but
I am actually down another ½ pound from my <a href="http://nblyfitness.blogspot.com/2015/05/bi-weekly-check-in-55-and-posing.html">previous check-in</a>… That is very disappointing.</div>
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The thing with diet/training changes is you really have to
be patient and trust the process – as long as you are not on a time constraint
(like an upcoming competition), I typically have my clients follow a plan for 4
week before making any revisions. The clients
that are pressed for time, however, get changes every other week – and even
every week depending on how far away their goal date is.</div>
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My diet changes have been minimal, adding too many calories
to your diet at once can cause excess fat gain, which no one particularly wants…
By slowly adding calories in over longer periods of time (similar to reverse
dieting) you are able to ensure that most of the weight gain in lean body mass.</div>
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My training hasn’t changed, and
most likely won’t. I can achieve most of
my goals by simply changing my diet and continuing to lift heavy weight for low
to moderate reps. I always have and
probably always will train like a bodybuilder, although over the past 2 years
my training has become more functional.
I want to <b><u>look</u></b> good,
but I also want to be able to perform well.
When I was competing it was all about aesthetics, now it is more about
balance.</div>
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I do plan to cut back on my cardio
a bit – I currently only do 8 minutes 5-6 times a week but I will be dropping
that back to 3 days a week. Because I
have a very high metabolism and am an avid lifter, I have to be very leery of
the amount of cardio I do when trying to gain weight. I am a true hard gainer, which is really nice
at times, but incredibly frustrating when your goal is to increase muscle mass.</div>
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Most of my measurements this time
around stayed the same, I did lose ½ an inch around my hips but otherwise I
haven’t lost anymore size, which makes me happy! Hopefully by my next check-in I am stable, at
least, if not up a little – I have been consistently losing weight since
February and enough is enough!</div>
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This week’s measurements:</div>
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<b>Calf: 14.5 inches<br />
Quad: 22 inches<br />
Hips: 35 inches<br />
Waist: 26 inches<br />
Forearm: 11 inches<br />
Bicep: 13 inches<br />
Weight: 126.2<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542897557757584439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576557052238999007.post-31619879599926413832015-05-18T10:21:00.003-04:002015-05-18T10:21:26.693-04:00Fabletics Review<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Since I basically live in workout clothes, I am always on
the hunt for new places to get cute, affordable, reliable stuff – and I really
found a winner with <a href="http://www.fabletics.com/invite/59833839/">Fabletics</a>! </span></div>
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pulled straight from their website (and for the record, no one asked me to post
this, nor was I compensated – I just love their products and wanted to share
them with you!):</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; text-transform: uppercase;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>HOW THE VIP MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM WORKS</b><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; text-transform: uppercase;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">VIP MEMBER PERKS<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Browse your personalized picks ready on the
1st of the month. Complete outfits start at just $49.95<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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BY THE 5TH<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Make a purchase or log into your account to
"Skip the Month" by the 5th and you will not be charged. If you do
not shop or skip by the 5th, your credit card will be charged $49.95 (1
membership credit) on the 6th until you cancel. Skip as many months as you'd
like – you may still shop after skipping the month. Each credit can be
redeemed toward 1 outfit - use it to shop anytime.•<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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ANYTIME<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may cancel your membership at any time. To
cancel, call our Member Services team at 1-844-Fabletics (1-844-322-5384)<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">* New members who join the VIP Membership
program this month do not have to shop or skip until the following month.</span></i><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You can also earn points towards free stuff! You get points simply by placing an order,
but also by reviewing your products.
And, you can refer friends to get a $10 credit on your account (which I will
get if anyone uses my <a href="http://www.fabletics.com/invite/59833839/">referral link</a>, so thank you for that!).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is a great service, they have tons of super cute
choices and everything is incredibly reasonably priced – I ordered 3 separate pieces
(not an pre-designed outfit), and absolutely loved all 3 items! I purchased the Aruba Wrap Top II, Dili Shorts, and Vaasa Sports
Bra, as shown below:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">First of all the Dili shorts are great – they have a think
waistband so they don’t cut in to your sides, although I do roll mine down in
the front (it’s a habit I have). They
stay put on your legs and are super comfortable – I love the side cinch that
you can use to shorten them a little – and the color is fantastic!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Vaasa Sports Bra is without a doubt my new favorite bra –
it is also incredibly comfortable and the bask design is awesome!</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am a sucker for strappy back on sports bras
and shirts, so as soon as I saw this on their website I knew I needed it.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It offers just the right amount of support for
my training, without making me feel claustrophobic like some sports bras do..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And the Aruba Wrap Top II, OMG! I am obsessed. I have worn this thing constantly since I got
it and it is becoming my new favorite top for just about any occasion. I wore it to the NPC Eastern Seaboard last
weekend which was the first time I wore it and I got so many compliments! </span></div>
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this shirt the first time it came up for sale, but I waited too long and it
sold out – as soon as I saw it was back I knew I had to jump on the opportunity
ASAP.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The fabric is super soft and
comfortable, and the fit is amazing.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I
haven’t worked out in it yet, but I have basically lived in it everywhere else
and love it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I highly recommend Fabletics as a great source for workout
clothes that are so much more – coming from the girl who lives in gym clothes,
it’s nice to have cute options that work both in and outside the gym.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you’re in the mood to do some shopping, be
sure to </span><a href="http://www.fabletics.com/invite/59833839/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">check them out</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">!</span></div>
Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542897557757584439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576557052238999007.post-34669724653411836542015-05-13T12:06:00.001-04:002015-05-13T12:07:56.549-04:00You Can't Wait Until You Think You're Ready..<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica-Condensed;">“How
do you know you're ready? Let me tell you something... You don't. </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica-Condensed;">As I'm lying
here in the dark, alone in the gym and thinking about the next 18 weeks, I know
this... You won't find answers anywhere. It's not written in any book. There's
no guide. Nobody's gonna tell you it's time. Only one person will know... You.
You just got to want it bad enough. </span></i><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica-Condensed;">Maybe one day you'll wake up and you'll
know today's the day and you start your own journey. Just remember this... Making the decision to venture into the unknown, into uncharted territory—that's
the hard part. You get over that, and your future will open up. Destiny will be
within your grasp. That doesn't mean things will get any easier. Fuck no, they won't.
But just getting to the edge, being able to look over–that's why I'm here.</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica-Condensed;">Listen, <b>you can't wait until you think you're ready</b>. I got news for you—you'll
never be ready. You'll never be big enough. You'll never be lean enough. Your
lagging parts will never catch up quick enough. So if you waited for that time
when you thought you might be ready, you'd never step up. And if you don't step
up, you're not in the game. I'm in the game. I'm gonna look and see what's on
the other side...”</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">–Wrath.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica-Condensed;">I love that quote – from Animal’s 'The Journey'<span style="color: blue;">.</span> It’s a good read for any
competitor, but more than that it’s a good read for anyone at all. It’s about hard work, dedication, motivation –
about knowing what your priorities are and sticking to them. About chasing your dreams and not letting
anything stand in your way. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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over when I was competing – I had print-outs hanging on my wall, my fridge,
basically everywhere. But after my last
show it fell to the back of my mind and I kind of forgot about it. I’m not sure what reminded me today, but I’m
glad it did. <b>I am not competing in July</b>,
due to a lot of <u>really exciting</u> and at the same time <u>kind of scary</u>
life changes that are coming this summer – I’m not really at liberty to say
much right now, but I will when I can. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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glad I read this as a non-competitor. It
made me think about a lot, made me remember my passion and my drive. Life is too short not to chase your dreams –
and I urge you all to do the same.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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some free time (it’s not long, I promise) check out <a href="http://www.animalpak.com/journey"><span style="color: blue;">The Journey</span></a>. Let me know what you think. What are your biggest, scariest dreams? And
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Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542897557757584439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576557052238999007.post-74516668540334095282015-05-05T09:37:00.000-04:002015-05-05T09:37:12.374-04:00Bi-Weekly Check-in (5/5) and Posing Practice!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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I was really eager to do my bi-weekly check in this week, in hopes of finally gaining some weight back after our recent <a href="http://nblyfitness.blogspot.com/2015/04/weekend-on-coast.html"><span style="color: blue;">trip to the coast</span></a>, but alas I am down 3 more pounds... It's really making me think I should definitely get on stage in July - I am leaning out so effortlessly that I think I could get through a prep without too much stress.<br />
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That being said, I started posing again. No decisions have been made just yet but since competing has been such a constant thought lately I figured I should go with it for now and just see what happens.. No promises, no commitments, just kinda-sorta prepping but not really? Does that even make sense?<br />
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This is my third posing session - I spared everyone the first (it was rough), and I posted a brief clip of the second on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/nicolebly"><span style="color: blue;">Instagram</span></a>, but the third time was definitely the charm! Please excuse the awful music choice - it was first time making a video and apparently this is the only song I had to choose from - I will fix that before the next one though I promise!<br />
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Ok, now that that's out of the way on to my bi-weekly..<br />
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As I said, I am down 3 pounds and lost a little bit of size around my calves, quads, and biceps. Losing size around my quads is really upsetting to me, since I work so hard to try to gain size there. I guess I really need to start looking at my training and figure out what I can change to hopefully see some results - but then again if I do decide to get on stage I guess the gains will have to wait! Decisions, decisions...<br />
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This week's measurements:<br />
<b>Calf: 14.5 inches</b><br />
<b>Quad: 22 inches</b><br />
<b>Hips: 35.5 inches</b><br />
<b>Waist: 26 inches</b><br />
<b>Forearm: 11 inches</b><br />
<b>Bicep: 13 inches</b><br />
<b>Weight: 126.8</b><br />
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<br />Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542897557757584439noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576557052238999007.post-13087130046810998622015-05-04T11:54:00.000-04:002015-05-06T12:20:35.567-04:00What I ate... (Sunday 5/3)I'm back for another round of WIAW! Thanks, as always, for hosting, <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://peasandcrayons.com/" style="text-decoration: line-through;">Jenn</a> <a href="http://www.sprint2thetable.com/">Laura</a></span>!<br />
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Yesterday (Sunday) was a random day of eating for me, everything started off pretty normal with my usual egg white pizza and some peanut butter oatmeal...<br />
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I've had a lot of people ask me what I do with my yolks since I only buy whole eggs - they go to the dogs! Egg yolks are full of nutrients and are great for their coats - plus they are a cheap way to bump up the calorie count of their dry food, and they absolutely love them! Lily is still on a diet so she only gets 2, but Miss Bella desperately needs to gain some weight so she gets the rest!<br />
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I spent the next few hours doing my <a href="http://nblyfitness.blogspot.com/2015/01/meal-prep-sundays.html"><span style="color: blue;">weekly meal prep</span></a> and doing some chores around the house (my usual Sunday routine - super exciting!). My next meal is where things got weird - in preparation for an epic leg day, I had some Ben & Jerry's PB Half Baked and 2 scoops of Cellucor whey protein. And by 'some' Ben & Jerry's I mean the whole pint, obviously... This is a limited edition flavor and is my current favorite - I hope they keep it around!<br />
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I drank some C4 about an hour after my pre-workout feast and headed to the gym for a 2 hour leg day! I guess between the C4, ice cream, and it having been well over a week since I had a quality leg lift I was just ready to go in there and kill it!<br />
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I followed my lift with 2 more scoops of Cellucor Whey (unpictured) to try to keep my muscles fed and provide them with the protein necessary to recover properly. I love Cellucor's products - they have been a favorite of mine for years!<b> If you want to try some for yourself, you can use code NBLYFIT at checkout (<a href="http://cellucor.evyy.net/c/150021/173773/3112"><span style="color: blue;">only through Cellucor's website</span></a>) for 25% off your entire order!</b> The code never expires, so feel free to use it as often as you'd like! Plus, if you give them your email address you will also get <u>free shipping</u> - that's tough to beat!<br />
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I went home and had some work to do on the computer, and enjoyed an Isopure drink while I hammered out some inventories - these are pretty expensive so I don't drink them often, but after all that ice cream earlier my appetite wasn't quite back yet, and I knew I needed some more protein so this worked out perfectly! This has no fat or carbs - and no weird stuff in it - just protein! The flavor is really good too and it doesn't weigh you down like some protein shakes can.<br />
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A couple hours later I finally got hungry again - I made a dinner consisting of brown rice, peas, chicken, and goat cheese, eaten tupperware style.<br />
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And thats it - thanks to proper planning and utilizing IIFYM, my daily total was only 3014 calories (98 fat, 241 carbs, 274 protein) - not too shabby considering almost 1200 of those calories came from ice cream! Hopefully it will help me gain some weight (spoiler alert - it didn't). Check back tomorrow for a bi-weekly update and a sneak peak of my most recent<b> posing practice</b> (it's been almost 2 years since I've had posing practice - it was... interesting.).<br />
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<br />Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542897557757584439noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576557052238999007.post-4892160801975462052015-04-28T14:59:00.000-04:002015-04-28T15:00:57.749-04:00Adopt, don't shop.This morning we brought home our newest addition, a pitbull puppy named Bella!<br />
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Bella came from our area Animal Control - she had been there in hopes that her owner would claim her - when they didn't after the 6 day holding period, we decided to make her a part of our family.<br />
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Most Animal Control facilities have a maximum holding period, and if a dog is not claimed in that period they are at risk of being euthanized... Bella was the sweetest dog we have ever met and wants nothing more than to be loved - the thought of her being put down was unbearable, so we decided to rescue her.<br />
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I urge you to check your local Animal Control, Humane Society, and Rescue groups next time you are looking for a new pet - these dogs are always at risk of being euthanized - especially breeds like pitbulls.<br />
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I would like to introduce you all to Bella, you will be seeing a lot of her from now on :-)<br />
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<br />Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542897557757584439noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576557052238999007.post-86397905736774816142015-04-27T12:23:00.000-04:002015-04-27T12:25:52.333-04:00Weekend on the Coast<br />
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We spent a long weekend with John's parents this weekend - and it was such a much-needed vacation! I slacked a lot on the picture taking, but here are a few I managed to get while we were down there.</div>
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We ate some incredible food, hung out by the pool, ventured down to the pier, went to a really wonderful church service Sunday, and just had a great time being around loved ones.</div>
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I didn't step foot in a gym, didn't track any of my food, and ate to my hearts content. Years ago I would've majorly stressed about all of the above, but I am finally at a good point in my life where a few days away from the daily grind doesn't bother me the way it used to - I am able to enjoy the time off without the old anxiety that it would have brought with it. That being said, 4 days away from the gym means I am ready to kill it tonight!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was hands down the BEST Tiramasu I have ever had - the restaurant was called Del Sur.</td></tr>
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Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542897557757584439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576557052238999007.post-50417942737475507222015-04-21T11:18:00.000-04:002015-04-22T10:31:29.111-04:00Bi-Weekly Check-in (4/21/15) and Thoughts on The Pill (hormonal birth control and fitness).If you remember from my <a href="http://nblyfitness.blogspot.com/2015/04/bi-weekly-check-in-4815.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">last check in</span></a>, I made some diet/training changes in hopes of stopping this trend of dropping weight that I seem to have found myself on... The verdict is in, and I am down another pound. Not what I was hoping to see, to be honest, BUT when I took my measurements I was pleasantly surprised.<br />
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<b>Calf: 15 inches</b></div>
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<b>Quad: 22.25 inches</b></div>
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<b>Hips: 35.5 inches</b></div>
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<b>Waist: 26 inches</b></div>
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<b>Forearm: 11 inches</b></div>
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<b>Bicep: 13.5 inches</b></div>
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<b>Weight: 129.8</b></div>
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Previous check in (4/7):</div>
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Unfortunately, I lost another quarter inch around my quad. BUT I was actually able to put a quarter inch on my bicep and half an inch on my calves! The growth in my calves is huge for me - I have been battling sesamoiditis in my left foot for over 6 months, and have not been able to do any typical "calf-isolating" exercises. Luckily, this is just proof that you don't necessarily have to isolate calves in order to see improvement - my heavy squats seem to be taking care of that for me! Now, some people (especially if your calves are a lagging bodypart) will find that isolating them specifically during training will be a huge help, luckily my calves have always been a genetic strength of mine, so I can get by without isolating them.</div>
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I also lost half an inch around my waist, which you will not hear me complain about! This is the smallest my waist has been in 2 years (since my last show) - and I have to say I'm shocked. Overall this is the leanest I have ever been without being in active show prep - and to be honest I haven't really been trying very hard. I watch what I eat (for the most part), do minimal cardio, and lift heavy... </div>
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Really, the only thing I can credit this to, besides 6 years of training, is finally getting off "the Pill". Since I got off the Pill in January of last year, I have noticed incredible changes not only to my body, but to my hair (<i>I had previously been losing a LOT of hair on a daily basis, which some people attribute to the hormones in birth control</i>), and my mental health (<i>the excess estrogen from the Pill was literally making me bat shit crazy</i>). I am not a doctor (obviously), but I can tell you from personal experience that coming off hormonal birth control and switching to an IUD was the best decision I have ever made. If you are having issues that can be attributed to the Pill, it may be worth having a talk with your doctor about other options.</div>
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I'm sure there are many women in the situation I was in last year when I made the switch - if this is something you'd be interested in, I could absolutely dedicate a post to my experiences, and the changes I have noticed since switching to an IUD.</div>
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Anyway, now that I have gone off on a tangent, back to the subject at hand...</div>
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I do not plan on making any changes to my diet just yet - we will be taking a long weekend trip to see John's parents this weekend so I'm sure I will make up for some of my weight loss while we're there - but after that I am going to really take a look at my meal plan and training schedule to narrow down where I need to make some changes to meet my goals. </div>
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I have been tossing around the idea of competing in just under 12 weeks - so I need to make a decision on that as well, because if that's the case it will obviously effect what changes I make to my diet and training schedule. I am seriously considering doing the NPC GA in July - it's been a very long 2 years since the last time I got on stage, and I am really itching to get back up there.</div>
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<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/13979853/?claim=v2p4em5bj33">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a><br />Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542897557757584439noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576557052238999007.post-80561251394519712142015-04-17T09:27:00.000-04:002015-04-21T14:36:00.840-04:00Five Things Friday (4/17)<div class="MsoNormal">
It’s been quite awhile since I've linked up with <a href="http://fitting-it-all-in.com/" target="_blank">Clare</a> for a
Five Things Friday Post, but this week there is just too much I am loving not
to share some of them!</div>
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<b><u>First</u></b> of all, I am LOVING warm weather! Summer comes early in Georgia (MUCH earlier
than I’m used to, being from Pennsylvania) and I couldn't be happier! I think a trip to my favorite flip-flop wall
is definitely in order.</div>
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<b><u>Secondly</u></b>, I am super excited for the upcoming travel plans
we have! This time next week, we will be
with John’s parents, taking in my favorite view, with my favorite people!</div>
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AND we just booked our flights to PA to see my parents at
the end of May! I cannot wait to see
them – since I moved we only get to see them about twice a year and I am so
looking forward to getting back up there!<br />
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<b><u>Third</u></b>, <span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>CELLUCOR</i></b></span>! I am
lucky enough to be working with this amazing company now, and as a result of
that I get to offer all of YOU <b>25% off your entire order</b> at <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://cellucor.evyy.net/c/150021/173773/3112">cellucor.com</a></span> by
using code NBLYFIT at checkout – you will also get FREE SHIPPING if you sign up
for their email list. I absolutely love
their products and have been using them for years – they are a great company
and have some really incredible products, and I am so excited to be working
with them.</div>
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Their preworkout, C4, is fantastic – and they have some of
the best tasting protein (and fun flavors)!
My favorites are Peanut Butter Marshmallow, COR-fetti, SMORES, and
Molten Chocolate – they have some other great flavors (Red Velvet?!) that I am
looking forward to trying in the future.</div>
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They have also just recently launched a whole new line of
products, I haven’t gotten to try any of them YET, but I have heard only good
things – and based on my experiences with Cellucor’s products I don’t doubt
that they will be great!</div>
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If you are looking for high-quality, cheap (<u><b>hello 25% off</b></u>)
supplements to aid in your fitness journey, check them out! And if you have any questions about any of
their products, let me know :-)</div>
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<b><u>Fourth</u></b> – Counting Crows is touring again! They are easily my
all-time favorite band, and I have seen them live more times than I can
count. I missed them last year, and was
bummed, but am already looking at tickets for this year. And an added bonus? They are touring with
Citizen Cope, one of John’s (and my) favorites – they always tour with some
amazing people, and this is no exception.
I can’t wait to see them!</div>
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<b><u>And last, but absolutely not least</u></b>, is this guy. </div>
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Tomorrow marks 18 months with John, and I
just have to take a second to get a little mushy. I love this man with every ounce of my being –
he is my very best friend and my other half.
He is so good to me, and makes me happier than I have ever been – I am
so blessed to have him in my life.</div>
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<i>I love you so much John, thank you for everything you do for
me – for always loving me even when I don’t deserve it – for showing me that
there is still hope for love when I thought there wasn’t – for making me a
better person – for taking care of me and for always being there, no matter what. You have made the past 18 months the very
best 18 months of my life, I can’t wait to see what the next 18 months, years,
and lifetimes have in store for us.</i></div>
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Ok, that’s all I have for today – I hope you all have a
great weeked!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">What are some of your favorites lately?</span></b></div>
Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542897557757584439noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576557052238999007.post-36696648123931782142015-04-15T12:45:00.000-04:002015-04-21T14:37:01.375-04:00What I ate... (Tuesday, 4/14)<div class="MsoNormal">
Since my WIAW posts are usually WIAS(Saturday or Sunday), I
figured I’d do one today showing my meals on a weekday instead – typically my
weekday eats are the same all week – the only thing that will change is the
post workout meal (depending if it is a day off or not) and my dinner. I like keeping my weeks structured because it
makes my life easier (less thought = easier in my world) and by keeping my
meals a little “cleaner” during the week, I can afford to slide a little more
on weekends without suffering too many consequences.</div>
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I wanted to make this kind of a “day in the life” post too –
I love reading other about other people’s days so maybe someone out there wants
to read about mine? Maybe? Well, here it is anyway:</div>
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<b><u>5:30 AM</u></b>
wake-up call! I actually set 2 alarms
prior to this (5 and 5:15) but 5:30 is usually the winner – sometimes 5:45 if I’m
feeling really risky. I get up and get
ready for my day – wash my face, get dressed, straighten my hair, grab my meals
from the fridge (thank God for Sunday meal prep – I could never prep my meals
everyday – kudos if you do though!), and wake the Princess up to go out before
I leave for the day.</div>
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<b><u>6:30 AM</u></b>
out the door. It takes me about an hour
to get to work, so I have to be out the door no later than 6:30…<br />
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<b><u>7:30 AM</u></b>
arrive at work - turn on my computer, dread opening my emails, and get on with
my day.</div>
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<b><u>8:30 AM</u></b>
breakfast! During the week I don’t eat
breakfast first thing in the morning, I usually don’t have an appetite at 5:30
or the patience to make food – 8:30 is a good time for me, gives me a chance to
fully wake up and actually get hungry before I force down a meal. Breakfast during the week is not typical:
tuna, brown rice, and peas – with Roasted Red Pepper Italian Dressing.</div>
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<b><u>Noon </u></b> lunch!
My second meal of the day is broccoli, more brown rice, chicken, and
Roasted Red Pepper Italian Dressing (I love that stuff).</div>
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<b><u>2 PM</u></b> we usually try to take a walk sometime around
2 – we walk for half an hour or so around the site – it is a great break after
having been in the office for 6 ½ hours already, and from spending most of that
time <a href="http://nblyfitness.blogspot.com/2015/01/why-sitting-all-day-is-bad-for-you-and.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">sitting</span></a> in front of a computer.</div>
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<b><u>3:30 PM</u></b> my
third meal of the day is my pre-workout meal, eaten about 2 hours before I will
start lifting. Chicken, sweet potatoes,
parmesan cheese, topped with Sriracha sauce – this is my absolute favorite meal
of the day.</div>
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<b><u>4 PM</u></b> leave
work, head to the gym. I have another
hour drive ahead of me, so I won’t get to the gym until right about 5. I drink my pre-workout on the way, usually
around 4:45.</div>
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<b><u>5 PM</u></b>
arrive at the gym – change into my workout clothes, and lift! Yesterday was shoulders and some ab work – my
workout lasted about an hour and a half and immediately after I was done I
drank my post-workout shake: <a href="http://cellucor.evyy.net/c/150021/173773/3112"><span style="color: blue;">Cellucor Corperformance Whey</span></a> & pure Dextrose
Powder.</div>
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Dextrose (aka glucose) is a simple sugar that is easily and
quickly absorbed by the body, making it a great post workout choice – it helps
to replenish glucose lost during exercise so that your muscles can recover and
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<b><u>7 PM</u></b> I am
finally home! I hang out with John and
Lily for a few minutes before I run upstairs to shower – then I either spend
the next couple hours doing chores, or lounging around with my man and the
princess. Last night in particular I
spent most of my time making sure John was OK – he came down with the flu and
it hit him pretty hard, poor guy :(</div>
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Around <b><u>9:30 PM</u></b>
I eat my final meal of the day – eggs! I
love having breakfast foods for dinner, and dinner foods for breakfast – is that
weird? My last meal of the day varies
during the week and will usually be something I make for John and I, but
anytime he isn’t hungry (like last night, since he was sick) or if he is
working, I make myself eggs for dinner.
I love this meal so much! 6 egg
whites, 2 whole eggs, cheddar cheese, sugar free ketchup, toast, spray butter,
and jelly.</div>
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And that’s a “day in the life” and WIAW - for
yesterday. I really enjoy doing reading
these from other people, and I think they’re fun to do myself, so look forward
to seeing them a couple times a month! Thanks again for hosting, <a href="http://www.peasandcrayons.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Jenn</span></a>!</div>
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Oh, and before I go (if you follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/nicolebly" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">IG</span></a> or <a href="http://twitter.com/nblyy" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Twitter</span></a> you probably already saw this), this happened a few days ago... And <b>MAY</b> lead to more things happening, in 12ish weeks...</div>
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Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542897557757584439noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576557052238999007.post-16825532078657504562015-04-13T14:33:00.005-04:002015-04-13T14:33:51.173-04:00Thoughts on Alcohol<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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That pretty <strike>little</strike> thing above was my dinner last night - well, scratch that - 2 of them were my dinner last night. And coming in at a whopping <b>410 calories EACH</b> (820 total), they just barely 'fit my macros'. Actually, I take that back, they didn't fit my macros at all, because my macros don't account for alcohol. And that's what I'd like to discuss today...</div>
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People want to lose weight, and get in really great shape - they know they need to watch what they eat and exercise more, but what many of them fail to realize is they also have to watch what they <b><u>drink</u></b>. And I'm not just talking about alcohol here - but sugary soft drinks, fancy flavored coffees, even things you would typically consider healthy like juices. The problem with liquid calories is more often than not you drink them, but they do not leave you feeling satiated - so you end up getting a bunch of extra calories from your beverage choices, that really aren't doing you any good.</div>
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Today, however, I just want to briefly touch on alcohol and not all the rest, because alcohol seems to be a pretty hot topic especially for all the 20-somethings (<i>and 30, 40, 50-somethings</i>). So, do you have to stop drinking to get healthy?</div>
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Yes.</div>
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And no.</div>
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I drink very rarely - those 2 margaritas were unplanned (and absolutely incredible) - before that the last time I drank alcohol was on my birthday - and I only had 4 beers over the course of the entire day. Prior to my birthday? Well, I honestly don't remember - maybe New Years? Or Thanksgiving? Whenever it was, my point is I don't drink often. And when I'm prepping for a show - I don't drink <u style="font-weight: bold;">at all.</u> I know people that do, but personally if I am limiting my calories I would prefer to get the few I'm allowed to have as FOOD than liquid. I like food, a lot. Offseason I allow myself some drinks here and there - and I don't see anything wrong with it. So I do allow my clients to do the same - I think it should be limited though - alcohol is dangerous for a whole slew of reasons I won't go into on here and therefore should not be treated lightly.</div>
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In the world of flexible dieting, macro-nutrients are key - and knowing your specific macro breakdowns is necessary. So for those macro-counters (and those who are just curious) a little summary:</div>
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<i>1 gram of fat = 9 calories</i></div>
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<i>1 gram of carbohydrates = 4 calories</i></div>
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<i>1 gram of protein = 4 calories</i></div>
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<i>1 gram of alcohol = 7 calories.</i></div>
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As you can see, each gram of alcohol has nearly twice the calories of a gram of fat or protein - the problem is all of these calories are empty, alcohol has NO nutritional value. To make matters worse, alcohol actually slows your metabolism - when you drink alcohol, your body makes it the top priority, working to process it before any other macro-nutrient. When you drink alcohol, your liver process the alcohol first which can lead to a build up of fatty acids (leftover from whatever other calories you may have consumed) which can lead to weight gain. Not only that, but drinking is proven to lower inhibitions, which can lead to diet sabotage when, after that second or third drink, unhealthy food becomes much more difficult to turn down.</div>
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If you enjoy drinking, that is completely fine and a choice that is for you to make personally, but if you are really serious about not only losing weight, but getting <u style="font-weight: bold;">healthy</u> - you may want to think those drinks through. If you are interested in reading more on the topic, this is a fantastic article that I would highly recommend: <span style="color: blue;"><b>http://www.builtlean.com/2012/11/26/alcohol-weight-loss/</b></span></div>
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Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542897557757584439noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576557052238999007.post-26090834682091726032015-04-08T08:38:00.000-04:002015-04-08T08:38:10.513-04:00Bi-Weekly Check-in 4/8/15Time for another bi-weekly check-in!<br />
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I have actually lost weight, again... My overall calories haven't changed in the past 2 weeks, which most likely means my metabolism is still speeding up (something I have been actively working on for a few years now). That is GREAT news, but also means that I need to adjust and compensate if I want to continue to add size. I lost 1/4 inch on my quads, and 1/2 an inch around my ass - not cool. Those are 2 areas I have been working REALLY hard to gain some size on.<br />
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My strategy for the next 2 weeks is going to be more food - I am adding straight dextrose (a form of sugar) to my post workout shake - and I'm going to try to add more carbs in to other meals as well. My protein and fat intake is already high, so I don't think I really need to add anything there. But carbs are muscles best friends! Carbs will keep them full and growing!<br />
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Also, I am going to cut back on cardio (again).. I don't do much as it is, only 8 minutes a few days a week, but I do tend to lift at a fairly quick pace which keeps my heart rate elevated and leads to burning more calories than lifting at a generally slower pace. So, I need to start taking a little more rest between sets and possibly cutting back the supersets a little.<br />
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With those changes, we'll see where I'm at in 2 weeks and go from there. This is why I think check-ins are so important, no matter what your goal is, they give you a chance to see how you are progressing and change your approach if necessary. I think 2 weeks is a fair amount of time to use as a check point - weighing and measuring yourself more often than that can be counter productive (depending on your goals - once a week is good for those in contest prep or those looking to drop significant amounts of fat). I have to note that I DO weigh myself, but I don't really use that number to determine my progress - I use the pictures and the measurements for that because weight only tells part of the story.<br />
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Measurements from yesterday (4-7):<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">Calf: 14.5 inches</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">Quad: 22.5 inches</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">Hips: 35.5 inches</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">Waist: 26.5 inches</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">Forearm: 11 inches</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">Bicep: 13.25 inches</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">Weight: 131</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">Previous check-in:</span><br />
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I haven’t done one of these in a few weeks, so I thought I’d
share my meals from yesterday (3-29). I
trained legs, so I proceeded to eat pretty much everything in sight – hey, you
have to EAT to GROW!</div>
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breakfasts: egg whites, parmesan cheese, oatmeal, and peanut butter! Nothing against whole eggs AT ALL, in fact, I
eat them almost everyday, but I usually stick to just the whites when I’m
putting peanut butter in my oatmeal to even out the fat a little :-)</span></div>
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After breakfast I had some time to kill before I hit the
gym, so I did my usual <a href="http://nblyfitness.blogspot.com/2015/01/meal-prep-sundays.html" target="_blank">Sunday Meal Prep</a>..</div>
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I also tried a new way to season my crockpot chicken – with Mrs.
Dash Chicken seasoning! I was actually
out of the Italian Dressing seasoning I usually use and really didn’t want to
go back to Kroger, so I improvised and it turned out great, I’ll definitely be
doing this more often!</div>
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After my breakfast digested a little, and my meal prep for
the week was done – I headed to the gym for leg day! Easily my favorite day of the week…<br />
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After my lift I had some Hot Fudge Sundae Pop Tarts
(amazing) and a serving of whey protein – like I’ve mentioned before, I always
follow a leg workout with Pop Tarts, they are my (not so) secret weapon!</div>
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I went home after the gym and did some cleaning/hanging out
with this little diva while John was at work.. On a side note – Lily just
weighed in at 75 pounds on Saturday – she has put on 6 pounds in roughly 2
months – looks like I found a new client…</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Who's fat? Me? I'm not fat!</td></tr>
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I tried a new-to-me Bertolli frozen dinner a couple hours
after the gym, we like to have these occasionally for taste and convenience –
the only problem is, they really don’t make enough to feed both of us. I ate the whole thing! Meals for 2? 2 what? Babies??? It was absolutely delicious though :-)</div>
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To finish out my day I had a PBJ and 2 servings of whey
protein – simple and delicious.
Sometimes there is really nothing better than a classic PBJ! I ate this while I watched the Season Finale
of Walking Dead – OMG – does anyone else watch?! I need to talk to people about it!! I am not
going to make it until the next season starts!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It may not look all that pretty, but it definitely hit the spot!</td></tr>
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Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542897557757584439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576557052238999007.post-30979019662164094712015-03-26T14:48:00.000-04:002015-03-26T14:48:46.000-04:00Sample Shoulder (and Ab) Workout<div class="MsoNormal">
I have decided to leave off the weights I use in my workouts
from now on – I think it will do you all more good to just see the workouts and
exercises for what they are, without the specific weights I used for each
set. I can always go back to including them
if you prefer, but to me it feels more organic this way and easier to customize
for all of you – I want you to focus on actually incorporating these exercises
without worrying if you are using the same weights I did. It doesn’t matter how much you are lifting,
just that you ARE lifting and that you are using a weight that challenges you,
while still being able to keep good form!</div>
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This was the workout I did Tuesday night for shoulders and
abs – I usually train abs 1-2 times a week and focus mostly on strengthening my
whole core – not just doing countless amounts of crunches. All the crunches in the world won’t
compensate for a poor diet and training routine – sorry!</div>
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I started with <b><u>standing
dumbbell lateral raises</u></b><u> </u>to warm-up: 4 sets of 12</div>
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<b><u>Superset Seated
Dumbbell Military Press & Toes to Bar:</u></b> <br />
Press: 1 warm-up set of 10, 4 working sets of 8<br />
Toes to bar: 4 sets of 10</div>
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<b><u>Superset Standing
Cable Face Pulls & Standing Dumbbell Front Raises:<br />
</u></b>Face Pulls: 5 sets of 8<br />
Front Raises: 4 sets of 8 (each side)</div>
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<b><u>Superset Standing
Barbell Military Press & Hanging Leg Raises:<br />
</u></b>Press: 1 warm-up set of 16, 4 working sets of 10 **When I do these, I
alternate each rep in front of my head and behind my head – if you want to try
this please make sure you use a significantly lower weight than you would for
standard barbell military presses!<br />
Raises: 4 sets of 15</div>
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<b><u>Superset Peck Deck
Rear Delt Flys & BW Dips:<br />
</u></b>Flys: 4 sets of 10, plus a drop set at the end from the heaviest weight
I used to the lightest on the stack<br />
Dips: 5 sets of 10</div>
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<b><u>Superset
Hammerstrength Shoulder Press & Front Plate Raises:<br />
</u></b>Press: 4 sets of 10<br />
Raises: 4 sets of 10-12</div>
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<b><u>Drop-set Dumbbell
Lateral Raises:<br />
</u></b>“Run the rack” for these – I do 3 big drop sets (I will use the weights
I use for this because it’s easier to explain): I started with 25’s for 10,
then immediately dropped to 20’s for 8, then 15’s for 8, 10’s for 8, and 5’s
for as many as possible. I did that
twice, and for my third set I skipped the 25’s and started with 20’s for 10, 15’s
for 10, 10’s for 10, and 5’s until I thought my shoulders were going to fall
off :-)</div>
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<b><u>Superset Handstand
Push-ups (against a wall) & Sprints:<br />
</u></b>I did 4 sets of 8 handstand push-ups (I am obsessed with handstand
everything right now) and ran sprints in between each for some cardio.</div>
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And that’s it – I think this lasted about an hour and 15
minutes maybe an hour and a half – the sprints/handstand push-ups at the end
took the longest – I needed a LOT of recovery time between sets – my cardio isn’t
exactly the greatest… I tend to do most
of my workout at a pretty fast pace, but I do allow more rest time for the big
moves (like my presses) so that I can use a heavier weight and still get the
amount of reps I aim for.</div>
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If you ever have any questions about any of the workouts I
post – please let me know! I would be
happy to clarify anything for you :-) </div>
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And a picture, because the idea of doing an entire blog post
without a single picture kind of freaks me out…</div>
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Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542897557757584439noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576557052238999007.post-58945176363050017892015-03-25T13:21:00.000-04:002015-03-25T13:21:13.445-04:00Bi-Weekly Check-in 3/25/15<div class="MsoNormal">
I think this is a really important check-in, because I took
my measurements 2 days after my birthday – for my birthday I counted/logged
NOTHING, ate/drank whatever I wanted, and didn’t work out. I have also continued to have a slice of that
amazing ice cream cake every night since my birthday - and guess what? I didn’t gain a million
pounds! Actually, for my bi-weekly I
LOST 2 pounds. Just goes to show that if
you work hard and focus on healthy eating and training hard a majority of the
time, you can afford some treats here and there without losing all your
progress!</div>
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I think I actually benefited from all the carbs Saturday –
check out that post-birthday pump!</div>
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Measurements are as follows:</div>
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Calf: 14.5 inches<br />
Quad: 22.75 inches<br />
Hips: 36 inches<br />
Waist: 26.5 inches<br />
Forearm: 11 inches<br />
Bicep: 13.5 inches<br />
Weight: 132.6<o:p></o:p></div>
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I know some people think it’s
a little overkill to take measurements every 2 weeks, especially when someone
is offseason and not prepping for a show or actively trying to gain/lose substantial
weight for any other number of reasons.. I like it though, even though I am not
seeing much change it is a chance for me to critique my diet and training and
see if maybe I need to rework something.
It helps me to (hopefully) avoid plateaus and to stay accountable. I may not be actively in show prep, but that
doesn’t mean much to me, I still strive to the best I can be.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I like to do this too because
I want to let you all know that even if you aren’t seeing changes from one day
to the next – over time you will. And it’s espceially nice after a celebratory
weekend like this one to be able to check-in and know that a day of no fitness
didn’t kill me – in the past I would have had a panic attack about eating (and
drinking BEER), and would have at least had to go do a crazy workout before
hand, but this year I didn’t, and guess what?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>I'm still here.</b></div>
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<b>I'm still strong.</b></div>
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<b>I'm still healthy.</b></div>
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And I still look pretty good :-)</div>
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Fitness is weird, it can take
over your life in a good way or a bad way – it is up to you which way it
goes. It can drive you crazy if you let
it, or in can improve your life substantially.
I know there was a time in my life where I let it drive me crazy, but
since I have really began to learn more about myself and my body – and the
fitness world in general – it has finally started to really improve my
life. Don’t let fitness control your
life – let it compliment your life!</div>
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Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542897557757584439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576557052238999007.post-79701102775050983322015-03-23T14:46:00.001-04:002015-03-23T14:46:51.536-04:00Birthday Recap!<div class="MsoNormal">
I’m just stopping by real quick to say that Saturday was my
BIRTHDAY and it was such an incredible day.
John planned everything and he did so good! I had a permanent smile on my face all day
and honestly, I still do.</div>
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I got to see my (future) in-laws who I love dearly and
cherish like my own family – we ate amazing food (including a Ben & Jerry’s
Ice Cream Cake – yes, they exist) – had a few drinks on a rooftop bar - went to
the Botanical Gardens – explored downtown Athens – and just had a great day in
general. I could not have asked for a
better day. I was too busy enjoying
myself to take many pictures, but I got the important ones covered:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On birthdays we take selfies, and flex. Duh.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">THE cake - no other ice cream cake will ever be sufficient after this bad boy..</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My whole world, my best friend, and the love of my life - and my sweet sunburn :-)</td></tr>
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Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542897557757584439noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576557052238999007.post-66092365415972689242015-03-13T09:23:00.001-04:002015-03-13T09:26:56.184-04:00(Late) Bi-weekly check-in and a REVIEW!<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I want to share a review with you today of my new absolute
FAVORITE pre-workout: Megawatt HD by 1<sup>st</sup> Phorm! (<i>And
no, I was not compensated for or even asked to do this review – I bought this
product with my own hard earned cash and fell in love, so I wanted to share it
with you!</i>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">First and foremost – daylight </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">savings time has officially kicked my ass this week</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> – like, all
week.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Don’t get me wrong – I love the
longer days, but because I start my day at 5 AM and am on the road by 6:30 – my
mornings all week have been spent in total darkness, which really messes with
me for some reason.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">By the time I get
off work and finally make it to the gym, I am beat.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My workouts all week have really suffered –
until I found Megawatt HD!</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I got it in
the mail yesterday and took it before I went to train back, and let me tell you
– I was immediately impressed.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">For the
first time this week I had a really amazing workout – I had </span><u style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">energy</u><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> and </span><u style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">focus</u><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">
and </span><u style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">endurance</u><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> – I swear I could’ve lifted for 2 hours!</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I successfully destroyed my back day and even
had the energy after my lift to do some cardio (</span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">who am I?!</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">).</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.1stphorm.com/" target="_blank">From their website:</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>MegaWatt HD™ has
been specifically formulated to boost energy levels and dial in your mental
focus during training. MegaWatt HD will take your workouts to the next level by
enhancing muscle endurance and vasodilation! Our uncompromising and extremely
powerful pre-workout is unlike anything that has ever touched your lips. We
took our time with this formula because we weren’t looking to just make another
pre-workout … we focused on creating the BEST pre-workout! Period.</i></span><br />
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<i style="line-height: 15.75pt;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">MegaWatt HD isn’t just a flavored
powder filled with a bunch of stimulants to get you all jacked up before you
hit the gym. We wanted to deliver something that would improve muscular
endurance as well as something so powerful, you’ll never want to stop training.
We would Never Settle® for anything less… and neither should you!</span></i><br />
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<i style="line-height: 15.75pt;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We started MegaWatt HD with
research-proven micronized creatine monohydrate to boost ATP production,
strength, and overall endurance. Secondly, we added in a potent dose of beta
alanine to reduce lactic acid build up and decrease muscle fatigue so you can
train longer and harder in the gym. Then we stacked in the Intracellular
VoluMax Blend™ to boost blood flow as well as maximize oxygen and nutrient
delivery to the muscle cells for powerful muscle contractions and skin-tearing
pumps. This potent base takes your precious time in the gym to the next level
and keeps your body from ever wanting to quit.</span></i><br />
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<i style="line-height: 15.75pt;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The mind is more powerful than
the body when it comes to training intensity. The final evolution was
developing the Neurostatic Matrix™. This is the most potent and unheard of
blend of powerful nootropics currently on the market today. MegaWatt HD is
designed to keep your mind not just focused, but absolutely dialed-in and
blasting through the pain while keeping energy levels at their peak. With
MegaWatt HD’s dynamic mix of mental focus and ever lasting energy you will
never want to give up.</span></i></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 15.75pt;">The taste is </span><u style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 15.75pt;">phenomenal</u><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 15.75pt;">
(I got Juicy Watermelon), and it doesn’t take long to kick in which is great
for me because I hate to wait on a pre-workout that takes FOREVER to finally
kick in.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 15.75pt;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 15.75pt;">I felt focused, strong, and
ready to kick ass, without feeling overly jittery or weird at all.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 15.75pt;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 15.75pt;">And there was no crash at all – just a slow,
easy come down without me really even noticing.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 15.75pt;">
</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 15.75pt;">Not to mention, I was still able to fall asleep at a regular time after
taking it – since I train so late in the day that is always a concern of mine,
and a lot of pre-workouts on the market make it really hard for me to sleep
even 5-6 hours after taking it – not this though, I slept like a baby!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My only complaint
(let’s be real, not everything can be perfect) is the serving size – <b>¾ of a scoop</b>. As in, <u>NOT</u> a whole scoop. I’ve seen this before in other products and
have never really understood it – why not just make a smaller scoop to accommodate
a serving size? Either way – make sure
to read labels, please – for reasons like this!
It states not to exceed 1 ½ scoops in a day, again, <b><u>read labels</u></b> – I know plenty of people (myself included) that
takes 2 scoops of pre-workout occasionally – you really need to be careful with
this one since 2 servings is NOT 2 scoops.
This is especially important to people that are caffeine sensitive as
there is a pretty potent dose in Megawatt HD.
Seriously though, that is my only complaint – otherwise I am absolutely
smitten, as I have been with every 1<sup>st</sup> Phorm product I have ever
used.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And before I go, I
just realized I missed my bi-weekly check-in post (see – I told you this week
has kicked my ass!) – I won’t bore you with everything BUT I did take
measurements and snapped some progress pics last night, so I wanted to share
them real quick. One of these days I
will get my act together!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Quad: 23 inches<br />
Hips: 36 inches<br />
Waist: 27 inches<br />
Forearm: 11 inches<br />
Bicep: 13.5 inches<br />
Weight: 134<br />
Height (since some of you have been asking): 5’2<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And an EXTRA old picture - from the 2011 Arnold! </td></tr>
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