Odd but GOOD!

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Yesterday was a GOOD day…if every day I could feel like I did yesterday I’d be VERY HAPPY!! I felt productive, smart, happy, energetic, focused and I even felt sexy 🙂  It was so Odd for a cycle day 24…but I attribute it to my focus on DIET– low carb works for my body.  AND per doctors instructions I am supplementing my progesterone (via a cream) the last 14 days of my cycle.  I’m one week into it and already feel better– the 2 biggest things I’ve noticed is that I can actually feel rested after a night’s sleep and I am retaining way less water on my body!!

My workout was good– I could still tell I was boosting during my run because I wanted to quit several times, but I pressed on and got it done.  Here’s the details:

Back/Shoulder/Biceps lifting Friday at the gym– all alone to again- back workout + treadmill intervals on tap- 129#’s today

Lat pulls wide grip 75x10x2sets, 90×7, 75×10 underhand grip
Seated Rows 75×10, 90x10x3
knee ups on bench- 2 sets of 30 reps
Shoulder press- 60x10x2sets- backwards; 60×20, 75×10, 90×10
Lower back extensions- 2 sets of 15– haven’t done these in a couple weeks took it easy
Bicep pose down curls- 30x10x1 set; 40x10x3 sets
Standing High knees- 2 sets
shoulder circuit- bent over lateral raises, front raises, Upright rows and hammer curls- 2 sets with 15’s
Dancing Abs- 2 sets

Run intervals on treadmill- I did a total of 20 mins alternating intervals of increasing my speed  to 9mph for one minute, recovery minutes at 7mph and then increasing the grade to 6 for one minute at 7mph.  I did a total of 7 intervals (4 speed, 3 hills).

here’s my pic #workoutproof–Friday at the gym– all alone to again- 129#’s today

Legs are on tap for me today!!

Love ya,

Michelle

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Then after my run I changed, got a snack and water– for some TRACTOR TIME.

I also took several different, 4 actually, videos of my workout LIVE yesterday.
They are on my you tube channel www.YouTube.com/BuffMother

I am still trying to figure out how best to capture and edit videos on my Mac.  I am not impressed with it at all– I really regret paying $2500 for my mac.   I’d rather have 2 SUPER NICE pc’s instead!

Okay, enough of the rant.

I canceled my tennis lesson for today– we fly out EARLY tomorrow morning so I have tons of prepping and packing to do today– plus Guitar lessons and AWANA and a visit with the Dog Sitter on tap.

WE have 12 days left~ let’s see how much progress we can make!!  I know i’ll make some good progress!!

-Michelle

SSS Final Entry Instructions and FORM

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Week #10 MINI CHALLENGE (week of October 22nd)- take measurements, stats, pictures, share your finishing thoughts, comment about your hormones and pick some of your favorite journal/blog posts you or others made during the 10 weeks

The goal is to see how you’ve changed physically and mentally …I think it’d be cool for you to find your week #1 entry and compare it to how you are feeling now Here’s  the week #1 post that shows you how to take pics and stats: http://buffmother.com/?p=6557

Let’s break these 5 KEY points down a bit-
#1-Take measurements, stats
~ very important to use the same tape measure each time. I have a tape measure that’s sole purpose is for measuring bodies
~have the same person measure each time- I measure myself each time
~Be sure to note what cycle day you measure and what time of day also–it really makes a difference!
~Taking measurements is a great way to see if you are losing fat and gaining muscle- often times the scale will not reflect any change, but measurements show change
~Bodyfat measurements are optional, but if you do be sure to get the caliper mm readings along with the %. So that `when you compare you can see changes in the mm’s. Percentage reading are calculated using equations…these vary a ton! Personally I don’t ever figure my %, I just go my my caliper mm readings to see if I am losing or gaining bodyfat. BF should also be done by the same person/same method/same circumstances each time in order to have an accurate comparison.

~ Here are the Measurements and STATS I personally take, the BASIC stat sheet is located HERE:

Today’s Date:_________ height:_____________ weight:___________ age:_______
Today’s cycle day-

Please list the following measurements:
Bust (around breasts the biggest part):
Chest- relaxed (just under armpits above breasts with arms down at your sides):
Chest- flexed back and chest (just under armpits with arms down at your sides):
Waist- relaxed (the smallest part):
Waist-sucked in (the smallest part):
Hips (the largest part of your butt):
Shoulders (around the outside of your shoulders with your arms at sides):
Biceps (relaxed at midpoint of upper arm):
Biceps (flexed at midpoint of upper arm):
Thigh-mid (about 8” above knee cap):
Thigh- upper (about 12” above knee cap):
Calf (about 7” below knee joint):

Caliper measurements (*these are the ones I like to track on myself and use to calculate my body fat, for further info on body fat measurements here is a link http://www.linear-software.com/online.html)
*Tricep:
*Thigh:
*Iliac:
Abdomen (I do this one for kicks, since I am an apple):

#2- Pictures
~Aim to produce photos that will be most comparable with the last set and next set of progress photos you take.
~Photo are best taken in good lighting (during the day)
~take them with the same suit/clothes on, from the same distances and angles, on a light background and in heels.
~It is best for you to take following poses all full body*:
1. straight on arms at sides
2. straight on arms up and flexed
3. from behind w/arms at sides
4. behind with arms up flexing biceps
5. from the side
6. model or movie star pose- have fun!
* do them both relaxed and flexed.
~Have fun and SMILE.

#3-FinishingThoughts:
Where are you in your journey? Did you reach your goals and aspirations? Where do you see this challenge brought you? Do you have any lingering concerns? Do you feel you made an impact on your legacy during this contest? your WHY? Did you feel the support group helped you stay on track? What tactics did you use to stay focused and engaged for the entire 70 days? Did you reward yourself when you hit certain goals along the way? What other thoughts are in your head at the moment?
*** Please be sure to submit the SSS Contest FINAL Entry form****DUE November 5th***

#4- Comment about your HORMONES
Did you GET to know your body? Did you learn about your good c-days, your bad c-days, your weight fluctuations, etc…
Did anything surprise you?

#5- Favorite Journal/Blog Posts
take a peek back at your blogs– what were some of your favorite entries from the 10 weeks?
Did anyone else’s impact you along the way?

Most of this participation is optional, but I think it is a vital for you to reaching your goals~
I am excited to see how you’ve changed over these past 10 weeks!! CONGRATS for all your efforts, the world is a better place because of you!!

Have fun!! I can’t wait to see the final Submissions for the SSS Contest!!
I know that all of you who’ve participated are WINNERS!!!
Thanks so much for your effort~
:love:

***NOTE- The only set in STONE requirement to complete the contest is The FINAL ENTRY FORM (which includes before and after pictures, stats and info)

the SSS Contest FINAL Entry form****DUE November 5th***

Love,
Michelle

P.S. More details about prizes and judging process:

Prizes*:
1st Place– a 3day/2 night day visit with Michelle Berger, BuffMother!! I will fly you to me and I’ll treat you like the SUPER STAR you are!!! PLUS “The Royal Treatment”~ you get all of my products FREE for an entire year~ Books, supplement, shirts,  6 week customized training and the Rally Room!

2nd Place– The Royal Treatment~ you get all of my products FREE for an entire year~ Books, supplement, shirts, 6 week customized training and the Rally Room!and the Rally Room!

Each and every one of you CAN WIN this Contest~ Please participate and let’s enjoy the synergy of TEAM BuffMother! working together towards being CONSISTENT!!!!

Judging:
A panel of 5 judges (leaders in Team BuffMother) will pick their top 3 picks for the WINNER based on participation, results, attitude, their Super STAR quality and consistency. Each judges picks will be put on a piece of paper (15 little pieces of paper) will be placed in a hat and the winner drawn from there.

Suggested Optional Participation that may affect the judges perception of who deserves to be picked in their top 3:

• Be an active member of the Rally Room (the judges of the contest are Rally Room leaders, so the more “visible” to them you are the better chance you have at winning)
• COMMENT on the Video Coaching videos on You Tube- comments help a ton, Please comment!!
• Blog your progress and encourage others in the contest (a great place to do this is in the Rally Room )
• Weekly post your POA (plan of attack) for the next week
• Weekly do your best to participate in the “weekly MINI challenge”

Final Entry Questionaire***– Once the 10 week contest is complete….please copy and paste this into a word document, fill out your questions and send it along with your stats and photos to michelle@buffmother.com.

This is the information the judges will receive and will judge you upon~ so do your best to present your success!!!

***NOTE- The only set in STONE requirement to complete the contest is The FINAL ENTRY FORM (which includes before and after pictures, stats and info)

the SSS Contest FINAL Entry form****DUE November 5th***

Here’s the entry form copied and pasted here, just in case you have issues downloading it (to copy and past it select text press control or command + C and then paste using control/command +V into a word document.  From there fill it out and save then email it to me with your photos in jpg form.  Thanks!!

“SuperSTAR Success” Final Entry Form (3 parts)-

#1-General INFO and Questions~

Name:
Address:
Number of children and ages (it’s okay if you have 0):
Age:
e-mail address:
Why did you enter the “SuperSTAR Success” contest by BuffMother?
What tactics did you use to stay focused and engaged for the entire 70 days?
How do you feel about your success?
What obstacles did you have to overcome in order to attain your goals?
What would you like to tell the world about BuffMother ?
Can I have your permission to post your entry and photos online?

#2-Beginning/Ending STATS-

To enter submit at least the basic 5 measurements~

DATES taken-

Height:
Weight:
Bust:
Waist:
Hips:

I’d highly encourage you to submit more detailed measurements. These are what I have my training clients take:

Today’s Date:_________
height:_____________ weight:___________ age:_______
**Start of your last period date:__________
Length of last 2 monthly cycles (average is 28 days):
Today’s day in your monthly cycle (c-date)-

Please list the following measurements:
Bust (around the biggest part, women only):
Chest (just under armpits with arms down at your sides):
Waist (the smallest part):
Hips (the largest part of your butt):
Shoulders (around the outside of your shoulders with your arms at sides):
Biceps (relaxed at midpoint of upper arm):
Thigh (8” above Knee cap):
Thigh (12” above Knee cap):
Calf (7” below knee joint):

OPTIONAL- Caliper measurements (*these are the ones I like to track on myself and use to calculate my body fat, for further info on body fat measurements here is a link http://www.linear-software.com/online.html)
*Tricep:
*Thigh:
*Iliac:
Abdomen:

 

#3- Before and After Pictures–
I need only 2 your most dramatic before and after shot in JPEG form.  Please take more but send only 1 of before and 1 after with your entry.

PHOTOS- take the following photos all full body a light background is best:
1. straight on,
2. behind w/arms at sides,
3. behind with arms up flexing biceps and
4. from the side.
*You can do them both relaxed and flexed. Have fun and SMILE.

 

At the completion of your 10 weeks, Be sure to e-mail all 3 items (stats, photos and questionnaire) to michelle@buffmother.com; I will respond that I got it- (if you don’t get a response, I didn’t’ get it).
Have fun!! I can’t wait to see the final Submissions for the “SuperSTAR Success” Contest!!

Contest Prizes*:

Prizes*:
1st Place– a 3day/2 night day visit with Michelle Berger, BuffMother!! I will fly you to me and I’ll treat you like the SUPER STAR you are!!! PLUS “The Royal Treatment”~ you get all of my products FREE for an entire year~ Books, supplement, shirts, 6 week customized training and the Rally Room!

2nd Place– The Royal Treatment~ you get all of my products FREE for an entire year~ Books, supplement, shirts, 6 week customized training and the Rally Room!

ALL FINALISTS= anyone who submits a complete final entry- you will get a FREE “BuffMother!” shirt

Judging:
A panel of 5 judges (leaders in Team BuffMother) will pick their top 3 picks for the WINNER based on participation, results, attitude and the “light” shining within. Each judge’s picks will be put on a piece of paper (15 little pieces of paper) will be placed in a hat and the winner drawn from there.

Each and every one of you CAN WIN this Contest~ Please participate and let’s enjoy the synergy of TEAM BuffMother! Working together towards being continually FOCUSED on being our BEST!!!!

…please submit this word document along with your stats and photos to michelle@buffmother.com. ENTRIES ARE DUE November 5th!!

This is the information the judges will receive and will judge you upon~ so do your best to present the info as organized and inspiring as possible- Be a SUPERSTAR!!!

Thanks so much!!
-Michelle