Author Topic: RIPITUP'S CONTEST PREP THREAD - ONWARD TO NATIONALS!!!!! (Read 110544 times)

JediKnight · « **Reply #125 on:** July 13, 2008, 04:52:12 PM »

You look great Rip, good luck with everything.

Luv2Hurt · « **Reply #126 on:** July 13, 2008, 05:28:01 PM »

Yes you do look tighter, midsection getting sleeker. Keep it up, you will keep better every week.

bthomas77 · « **Reply #127 on:** July 13, 2008, 07:42:11 PM »

wow lori, you look great...

keep it going young lady

flexingtonsteele · « **Reply #128 on:** July 13, 2008, 08:20:55 PM »

nice improvements lori, your stomach and back have leaned up significantly. And dont worry about "holding water" your 50 days out for christ sakes! You look right on track. Also looks like your legs have gained PLENTY of size, should look very nice shredded up!

Arnold jr · « **Reply #129 on:** July 13, 2008, 08:52:23 PM »

Awesome improvement from the last pics...nice

freespirit · « **Reply #130 on:** July 14, 2008, 01:09:18 AM »

Quote from: Arnold jr on July 13, 2008, 08:52:23 PM

Awesome improvement from the last pics...nice

Oh yes!!

tu_holmes · « **Reply #131 on:** July 14, 2008, 01:10:42 AM »

Go Get 'em Rip.

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #132 on:** July 14, 2008, 07:42:52 AM »

Well thanks, all you guys!

TU, it's great to hear from you, I hope you are having a good summer!

I'm feeling pretty good about things, today anyway. I ALWAYS have issues with water retention, right down to the last couple of weeks, so some days I am puffy, bloaty, and smooth, and others I am not.
I also tend to lean out from the top down, starting with my arms and shoulders and ending last with my legs. Looks like the leanness is making it's way down my mid-section, so the legs and ass will be next.

Training is ON this week, all week. And I am thrilled to have an appointment to see my chiropractor tomorrow and get my back fixed. This one may take more than one visit! $:-\$

_bruce_ · « **Reply #133 on:** July 14, 2008, 12:02:44 PM »

Looking great.
Good basic structure and nice curvy hams and glutes.
Chest is also swole in the side shot.

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #134 on:** July 14, 2008, 12:08:57 PM »

Quote from: _bruce_ on July 14, 2008, 12:02:44 PM

Looking great.
Good basic structure and nice curvy hams and glutes.
Chest is also swole in the side shot.

Thanks bruce! The heavy benching during my off-season thickened me up, I think.

Butterbean · « **Reply #135 on:** July 14, 2008, 12:29:10 PM »

Rip, you are looking great

In regard to the soy sauce (that I know you're not using now) ...maybe you could use balsamic vinegar?

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #136 on:** July 14, 2008, 12:47:12 PM »

Quote from: STella on July 14, 2008, 12:29:10 PM

Rip, you are looking great

In regard to the soy sauce (that I know you're not using now) ...maybe you could use balsamic vinegar?

Thanks Stella!!

Yes, that's the direction I am headed in. I have not totally eliminated salt, but I have increased my intake of both balsamic vinegar and malt vinegar. Malt vinegar and lemon juice on white fish is pretty tasty, actually.

Butterbean · « **Reply #137 on:** July 14, 2008, 12:50:11 PM »

Quote from: ripitupbaby on July 14, 2008, 12:47:12 PM

Thanks Stella!!

Yes, that's the direction I am headed in. I have not totally eliminated salt, but I have increased my intake of both balsamic vinegar and malt vinegar. Malt vinegar and lemon juice on white fish is pretty tasty, actually.

When dieting I would eat chicken breast and sweet potato both sprinkled w/balsamic vinegar. It's so good that I still have it occasionally

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #138 on:** July 14, 2008, 01:02:24 PM »

Quote from: STella on July 14, 2008, 12:50:11 PM

When dieting I would eat chicken breast and sweet potato both sprinkled w/balsamic vinegar. It's so good that I still have it occasionally

That does sound pretty good. I haven't had any sweet potatoes in my diet at all this time around, but at this point, the balsamic would probably taste good on anything. I'm going to try marinating my chicken in it next time I cook a big batch, so I'll let you know.

Thank goodness for vinegar, lemon juice, Ms. Dash, and mustard!

knny187 · « **Reply #139 on:** July 14, 2008, 03:11:37 PM »

looks like you have good test levels going

Luv2Hurt · « **Reply #140 on:** July 14, 2008, 06:50:50 PM »

I have been thinking about the way the NAs could go for the girls and im thinking if it works out to be a Ripitupbaby vs Mel D. posedown for the overall it will be one of the most exciting finals of all time.

Im kinda hoping it goes that way

jtsunami · « **Reply #141 on:** July 14, 2008, 06:52:38 PM »

Rip I love those pictures!! Thx for posting them, were are those booty shorts though!!! they were awesome

JudgeReinhold · « **Reply #142 on:** July 14, 2008, 09:15:42 PM »

CT_Muscle · « **Reply #143 on:** July 14, 2008, 09:18:15 PM »

Quote from: ripitupbaby on July 13, 2008, 04:46:24 PM

Thank you guys... ramapo, thanks for putting your first post in my thread.

I'm doing alright.
Had a very busy weekend. I did a good workout Friday night, and then we worked a BB show all day yesterday and went to a birthday party last night. We went racing all day today.

I took a couple of totally spur of the moment pics at the race track today, right after I came back from a 20 minute run. It was really HOT, and I was a mess.

My midsection has tightened up quite a bit, my abs are just about in, and my legs aren't as watery as they were last week...although it's still hard to flex them because they are always so beaten on. I swear, they are harder than they appear in the pics! Still having problems with my lat spread too.

I'm actually pretty happy with where I am for seven weeks out. I'm finally starting to feel on track.

Holy chit man BIG difference already!

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #144 on:** July 15, 2008, 04:26:36 PM »

Quote from: knny187 on July 14, 2008, 03:11:37 PM

looks like you have good test levels going

No, I'm just in shape. Don't get so intimidated by all 127 pounds of me.

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #145 on:** July 15, 2008, 04:31:38 PM »

I would love to go against Mel in a posedown at the NA's. I know she's working hard, and I am excited to do the same show as her!
I'm definitely hoping we see something like that too.

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #146 on:** July 16, 2008, 07:16:58 AM »

OK, I cleaned up this thread a little, although I never mind a healthy debate.

As flex and I have discussed in the past, there is a difference between a "schmoe" and an "appreciator." The term schmoe gets used much too loosely around here, and I disagree that any male fans of FBBs are schmoes. I think you guys are both appreciators, and I appreciate your appreciation.

flexingtonsteele · « **Reply #147 on:** July 16, 2008, 03:12:34 PM »

Quote from: ripitupbaby on July 16, 2008, 07:16:58 AM

OK, I cleaned up this thread a little, although I never mind a healthy debate.

As flex and I have discussed in the past, there is a difference between a "schmoe" and an "appreciator." The term schmoe gets used much too loosely around here, and I disagree that any male fans of FBBs are schmoes. I think you guys are both appreciators, and I appreciate your appreciation.

There is definetely a difference Rip

Flexington " undercover schmoe" steele

jtsunami · « **Reply #148 on:** July 16, 2008, 09:06:52 PM »

Quote from: ripitupbaby on July 16, 2008, 07:16:58 AM

OK, I cleaned up this thread a little, although I never mind a healthy debate.

As flex and I have discussed in the past, there is a difference between a "schmoe" and an "appreciator." The term schmoe gets used much too loosely around here, and I disagree that any male fans of FBBs are schmoes. I think you guys are both appreciators, and I appreciate your appreciation.

You are very smart Rip, I like that.

jt

The BEAST · « **Reply #149 on:** July 16, 2008, 09:43:22 PM »

ummm not to burst the balsamic vinegar bubble but you may want to check the sugar in it. I know that mine has 4 grams of sugar per serving and that is lower then some of them that I saw at the store. Maybe you have a sugar free one but not sure I have ever seen that...