Author Topic: RIPITUP'S CONTEST PREP THREAD - ONWARD TO NATIONALS!!!!! (Read 116359 times)

flexingtonsteele · « **Reply #150 on:** July 16, 2008, 10:05:09 PM »

Quote from: The BEAST 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...

yea i personally use red wine vinegar, taste great on salads with olive oil.

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #151 on:** July 17, 2008, 07:08:17 AM »

Quote from: The BEAST 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...

LOL YIKES, good to know. I didn't even check. I used some to cook my last batch of chicken, but I basically just splashed it on the grill while it was cooking, and most of it cooked off...except for the sugar part, probably.

It was pretty good though. LOL

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #152 on:** July 17, 2008, 07:43:42 AM »

I got my back fixed on Tuesday... still sore, but I did do a pretty decent leg workout last night. Here's what I did yesterday:

AM - Cardio 55 mins

PM - Cardio 20 mins

SQUATS Ass to calves!!
barx15, stretch
95x15/2 sets (high reps for me...hard!!)
135x8
165x5/2 sets
135x8
Was that really ME who squatted 242 to the floor less than 3 weeks ago? Dude, my strength is sapped...those sets with 165 were brutal.

Leg Extentions - Hammer Strength 4 sets x 12 (last two sets were drop sets, 12 and 12, for 24 reps total each)
4 SuperSets - Life Fitness seated hammy curl x 10, Life Fitness calf extensions x 20
Cardio - 10 more mins

I did the hammy curls because I haven't deadlifted much lately becuase of my back, but I am hoping to get a decent deadlift workout in maybe in 3-4 more days.

ramapo28 · « **Reply #153 on:** July 17, 2008, 05:57:31 PM »

Hey Rip!! Just checked out your last photos! Looking great. There is a big difference between the 8 wks and 7 wk photos. You are right, you really have tightened up alot. Your legs look great!! Really nice size to them! Keep up the good work!

knny187 · « **Reply #154 on:** July 17, 2008, 08:12:13 PM »

Quote from: ripitupbaby on July 15, 2008, 04:26:36 PM

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

looks like the winny is working good for you

Luv2Hurt · « **Reply #155 on:** July 18, 2008, 03:57:29 AM »

Quote from: knny187 on July 17, 2008, 08:12:13 PM

looks like the winny is working good for you

Oh Brother

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #156 on:** July 18, 2008, 08:02:26 AM »

Quote from: ramapo28 on July 17, 2008, 05:57:31 PM

Hey Rip!! Just checked out your last photos! Looking great. There is a big difference between the 8 wks and 7 wk photos. You are right, you really have tightened up alot. Your legs look great!! Really nice size to them! Keep up the good work!

Hey Ramapo, thanks so much! I hope you had a good birthday yesterday!

Quote from: Luv2Hurt on July 18, 2008, 03:57:29 AM

Oh Brother

LOL I know.

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #157 on:** July 18, 2008, 08:18:17 AM »

I did double cardios yesterday, 55 mins and 48 mins, and I also did a good chest/arm workout last night:

-DB Bicep Curls - 15lbsx20, 20x15, 25x12/3 sets
-DB Incline Press (hadn't done these in AGES and I think I am much stronger, despite my strength being sapped right now) - 35x20, 45x15, 50x12, 50x10
-DB Hammer Curls - 2 large dropsets, starting with 20 lbs and going all the way down to 5 lbs, probably 25 reps each
-DB Incline Flies (another one that I hadn't done in a long time) - 3 sets 20lbsx12 with a big stretch on every rep
-Cable Rope Tricep Extension - 5 sets x 10-15
-2 supersets Cybex preacher curl (biceps) and Cybex tricep extension, 12 reps each

I didn't want to hit my triceps or chest too hard because I am doing shoulders with Carla tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing her!!!

I am feeling rough today. I think I am having problems recovering from my leg workouts (Weds), as I am very sore today and I feel like I have bricks attached to my arms and legs. I could barely get out of bed, and I just about made it through 35 minutes of very light bike riding this morning. I'm having a few extra carbs today and am hoping to rally for a calf/ab workout and a 60 minute cardio session tonight!

knny187 · « **Reply #158 on:** July 18, 2008, 11:50:28 AM »

Butterbean · « **Reply #159 on:** July 18, 2008, 11:55:22 AM »

Quote from: knny187 on July 18, 2008, 11:50:28 AM

something looks different here lololozz

knny187 · « **Reply #160 on:** July 18, 2008, 12:02:41 PM »

CT_Muscle · « **Reply #161 on:** July 19, 2008, 08:55:49 PM »

Where are this weeks photo updates

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #162 on:** July 20, 2008, 01:25:19 PM »

Quote from: CT_Muscle on July 19, 2008, 08:55:49 PM

Where are this weeks photo updates

Right here... BOOM. Six weeks out, 126 pounds. I drove down and saw Carla yesterday...had to borrow a posing suit from her (first time I have had one on since Junior Nats last year!

), and we did some posing practice.

I still have some junk in the trunk and quite a bit to lose in the lower body, but I think things are shaping up pretty well for six weeks.

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #163 on:** July 20, 2008, 01:26:10 PM »

Backside

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #164 on:** July 20, 2008, 01:26:59 PM »

And the side

flexingtonsteele · « **Reply #165 on:** July 20, 2008, 01:27:26 PM »

well whatever your doing, its working! your leaning up quite a bit, great job. Your midsection fat has come down a ton, thats awesome.

And your face is really thinning out haha, looks like you've lost about 2% bf just in your face.......

Wow just saw the pics from the back. Your back is looking great, and your hams are looking very thicke!! Losing some fat in the butt as well.

Your well on your way Rip. !!!

Luv2Hurt · « **Reply #166 on:** July 20, 2008, 01:32:41 PM »

Rip you will be right on come show day, keep pushing! Pics look good. I think if you compete next year and Im sure you will, you may have to move up to the middle weight class.

That blue looks good on you. It is now offically crunch time

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #167 on:** July 20, 2008, 01:36:27 PM »

Thanks guys! Let's hope for the LWs!! I still see at least 6-8 pounds on my backside.

powerpack · « **Reply #168 on:** July 20, 2008, 01:49:52 PM »

You have always had good delts but your back and spinal erectors are amazing

bthomas77 · « **Reply #169 on:** July 20, 2008, 03:25:29 PM »

you look great Lori.

i am happy you where able to meet with Carla.

just keep it up young lady...and the pro card is yours.

flexingtonsteele · « **Reply #170 on:** July 20, 2008, 03:38:11 PM »

Quote from: ripitupbaby on July 20, 2008, 01:36:27 PM

Thanks guys! Let's hope for the LWs!! I still see at least 6-8 pounds on my backside.

yea you'll easily make LW's....shredded to the bone, you'll look quite impressive.

CT_Muscle · « **Reply #171 on:** July 21, 2008, 06:45:20 AM »

Quote from: flexingtonsteele on July 20, 2008, 03:38:11 PM

yea you'll easily make LW's....shredded to the bone, you'll look quite impressive.

Lookin good, what if any supps are you using to aid the fat burning? I'm pretty sure you wrote this somewhere in the thread I'm just being lazy

Butterbean · « **Reply #172 on:** July 21, 2008, 07:06:39 AM »

Rip you look great! Thanks for this thread..very motivating!

_bruce_ · « **Reply #173 on:** July 21, 2008, 07:26:15 AM »

Looking great - especially from the backside - back, glutes, legs.

Hustle Man · « **Reply #174 on:** July 21, 2008, 09:32:10 AM »

Quote from: STella on July 21, 2008, 07:06:39 AM

Rip you look great! Thanks for this thread..very motivating!

Quote from: _bruce_ on July 21, 2008, 07:26:15 AM

Looking great - especially from the backside - back, glutes, legs.

I agree,

Rip you look great every part is coming in nicely. Awesome back double, you are the Incredible Hulktress!

GL

HM