Working through the pain 9 weeks out...

The dorm paraphernalia has been moved to JMU and we're trying to fill the void in our empty house......Saturday brought a long time coming project, painting the garage a calming shade of french gray (now the floor needs to be done, maybe in the winter!). I find solace in painting as where my calorie depleted hubby would say anything but! It was also my way of getting some cardio in for him, nothing like 7 hours of rolling a two car garage ceiling and walls!

His body is transforming almost daily at this point, new cuts and vascularity becomes more evident.  Glycomaize was cut from post-workout shake this week, just a small change to keep his metabolism in check.  Training.....that's another story.  We have been frequenting several gyms in the area to keep focus up and have some variety.  Old injuries can make the workouts incredibly challenging, it never ceases to amaze me how Bill works through an enormous amount of joint pain while still pushing pre-show diet strength.  His strength should start to decrease within the next 3-4 weeks, and where I begin pushing drop sets and negatives to really ramp up the intensity for the remainder of show prep.

Our Yorton project is at a standstill for the moment, thanks to Legend Fitness!  The new equipment is being manufactured and should arrive late September/early October.  We also marked a landmark anniversary, the studio turned 5 on August 27th! A huge thanks to our dedicated clients who continue to spread the word!

12 weeks - ready, set, begin

The beer fridge is empty, I'm ready for this - Bill let's do it! There was a party in our garage Saturday night, which involved a great merlot accompanied by several cookies.   Pre-show diet always seems to add a good 3lbs, sorta like when a man puts on pregnancy weight, preparing myself for the show prep.  His starting weight 166.5, mine....137!

Today marks 12 weeks to Yorton 2012, all flight/hotel arrangements are done so it's time to get back to the bodybuilding workout today and where I will switch to "Coach" mode.  Training has been challenging the past couple of months, training heavy sure does bring the weaknesses to the surface.....

Olympic junkies, no sleep, addicted to the television.  Pairs diving, syncro swimming, medley's, I understand these things and gives a visual to how Hubby and I work together, seamlessly, especially in the bodybuilding arena - seeing him on stage is the byproduct of many years of "putting it together".  Push each other, sacrifice and then sacrifice some more.

The studio expansion, or Yorton project, is coming along nicely...now if only we can find the equipment, who knew Life Fitness doesn't sell a few pieces at a time rather than a whole line - if anyone has a connection please call!