Author Topic: RIPITUP'S CONTEST PREP THREAD - ONWARD TO NATIONALS!!!!! (Read 110312 times)

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #725 on:** November 05, 2008, 11:52:28 AM »

Thanks TU and stella!

I have a few shoots booked for Nationals, although not that many. After shooting with John and Mike, I have become more of a quality over quantity kinda girl with the photo shoots, so I am just going to do a couple of shoots...one of which is with Gene and I am totally psyched about that!

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #726 on:** November 09, 2008, 04:01:03 PM »

12 MORE DAYS!!

I'm still alive!

I am exhausted... kind of hit the wall this weekend, but I am where I need to be. Now it's just a matter of easing into the show, resting up, and getting the timing right on everything...which is tricky!

I think I am done training legs before Nats. I'm not recovering well from my workouts at this point and just have a few more days to get through. I did a light leg workout Friday evening... machines only, lots of sets, but light and high rep, just kind of going through it... I was SO sore this weekend that I was sick yesterday. I am still sore... and it makes cardio pretty tough. I actually slept yesterday during the day, which I hardly ever do.

12 days!!!

Luv2Hurt · « **Reply #727 on:** November 09, 2008, 05:42:36 PM »

Quote from: ripitupbaby on November 09, 2008, 04:01:03 PM

12 MORE DAYS!!

I'm still alive!

I am exhausted... kind of hit the wall this weekend, but I am where I need to be. Now it's just a matter of easing into the show, resting up, and getting the timing right on everything...which is tricky!

I think I am done training legs before Nats. I'm not recovering well from my workouts at this point and just have a few more days to get through. I did a light leg workout Friday evening... machines only, lots of sets, but light and high rep, just kind of going through it... I was SO sore this weekend that I was sick yesterday. I am still sore... and it makes cardio pretty tough. I actually slept yesterday during the day, which I hardly ever do.

12 days!!!

Stay strong tiger, grab the ring!

It's all you!!

Mufasa · « **Reply #728 on:** November 09, 2008, 06:03:53 PM »

Doesn't the nic say it all?

RIP IT UP, BABY!

YEAH!!!!

Good luck, Rip! We're pulling for you!

Mufasa

powerpack · « **Reply #729 on:** November 10, 2008, 07:11:44 AM »

Hang in there RIPITYDIPITYDOO

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #730 on:** November 10, 2008, 12:27:29 PM »

Thanks guys, I appreciate the support!! I'm struggling but I am hanging in there. Hoping to get into the gym tonight to do a little bit of a shoulder workout. I am pooped out. The littlest things are becoming big challenges right now. I have a meeting all day Wednesday for work that I am just trying to psyche myself up for, so that I can get through it without melting down or falling asleep!

Butterbean · « **Reply #731 on:** November 10, 2008, 06:11:16 PM »

Quote from: ripitupbaby on November 05, 2008, 11:52:28 AM

one of which is with Gene and I am totally psyched about that!

!!

Quote from: ripitupbaby on November 09, 2008, 04:01:03 PM

12 days!!!

Less than:

benz · « **Reply #732 on:** November 10, 2008, 06:13:51 PM »

Quote from: STella on November 10, 2008, 06:11:16 PM

!!

Less than:

stella i dont like ripitup anymore, can you send me your pics by pm? ill cut your grass if you do it!

Butterbean · « **Reply #733 on:** November 10, 2008, 06:23:50 PM »

Quote from: benz on November 10, 2008, 06:13:51 PM

stella i dont like ripitup anymore, can you send me your pics by pm? ill cut your grass if you do it!

Thanks for the offer benz but I cut my own grass normally

benz · « **Reply #734 on:** November 10, 2008, 06:31:04 PM »

Quote from: STella on November 10, 2008, 06:23:50 PM

Thanks for the offer benz but I cut my own grass normally

Ill do that and clean your car, also prepare some tacos AND wash your back. how about that

Ron · « **Reply #735 on:** November 10, 2008, 07:07:05 PM »

I will see you there!

danielson · « **Reply #736 on:** November 10, 2008, 07:08:28 PM »

Quote from: Ron on November 10, 2008, 07:07:05 PM

I will see you there!

Not if she sees you first

w8m8 · « **Reply #737 on:** November 13, 2008, 04:30:48 AM »

Quote from: ripitupbaby on November 10, 2008, 12:27:29 PM

Thanks guys, I appreciate the support!! I'm struggling but I am hanging in there. Hoping to get into the gym tonight to do a little bit of a shoulder workout. I am pooped out. The littlest things are becoming big challenges right now. I have a meeting all day Wednesday for work that I am just trying to psyche myself up for, so that I can get through it without melting down or falling asleep!

hope y/day went good and you're still hanging tough Rip

not much longer now !!

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #738 on:** November 13, 2008, 05:03:23 AM »

Quote from: w8m8 on November 13, 2008, 04:30:48 AM

hope y/day went good and you're still hanging tough Rip

not much longer now !!

Thanks w8m8!

We're heading to Atlanta in one week, so I am excited. Cardio is decreased now, I am starting to rest more and get myself ready for next weekend. I weighed 115.6 this morning, so all is good, I think. This is gonna be one good show... I think there are going to be more than 75 or 80 FBBs competing!

Mufasa · « **Reply #739 on:** November 13, 2008, 06:07:47 AM »

WOW!

75-80 FBB's?

That's very insightful, Rip...is says to me that there are PLENTY of women still interested in Bodybuiding; but for some reason there is a big "drop off" the more into the Pro ranks they get?

What's your observation?

By the way, I know the week of the contest is a lot of carb/water manipulation/fine tuning/etc.

What are you trying to do physically with TWO weeks out?

We're behind you all the way, Rip!

Mufasa

Mufasa · « **Reply #740 on:** November 13, 2008, 06:13:19 AM »

LOVE this pic, Rip!

But you look like you're saying...

"Is that a camera or a chocolate cake with Reeses cups on top? HURRY UP AND TAKE THE PIC, DAMMITT!!!!"

(Hehe!

)

Love 'ya!

Mufasa

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #741 on:** November 13, 2008, 11:41:15 AM »

Quote from: Mufasa on November 13, 2008, 06:07:47 AM

WOW!

75-80 FBB's?

That's very insightful, Rip...is says to me that there are PLENTY of women still interested in Bodybuiding; but for some reason there is a big "drop off" the more into the Pro ranks they get?

What's your observation?

By the way, I know the week of the contest is a lot of carb/water manipulation/fine tuning/etc.

What are you trying to do physically with TWO weeks out?

We're behind you all the way, Rip!

Mufasa

Thanks Mufasa! I appreciate your support!

I was very excited to see so many FBBs coming to Nationals... it says alot about the future of FBB, especially if alot of the smaller girls are figure crossovers (I know a few are). I am looking forward to competing in such a large class this time around!!

This prep has been different for me in that I basically held my contest conditioning (close to it) for the 12 weeks in between the NAs and Nats. So alot of the time was just really about SURVIVING for me...not kidding! It's been really rough at times!

But I did kick it into high gear for the final 6 weeks of prep for Nationals, and I think you will see that I am bringing something even better to the stage for Nationals.

MuscleKing · « **Reply #742 on:** November 16, 2008, 02:23:05 PM »

Good luck with everything Champ!

benz · « **Reply #743 on:** November 16, 2008, 02:25:41 PM »

rip will win, no doubt

Mufasa · « **Reply #744 on:** November 16, 2008, 02:30:14 PM »

BRING IT, Rip!

(How 'ya feeling?)

Mufasa

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #745 on:** November 16, 2008, 05:10:50 PM »

Thanks guys!!

I'm excited!! EXHAUSTED on many levels... overwhelmed thinking about what needs to be done in the next three days to pack and get ready. I'm not working this week, though, so I have three days to prepare things. My physique is ready.

Leaving for Atlanta Thursday morning 6 AM...

little D · « **Reply #746 on:** November 17, 2008, 01:57:18 AM »

Hey Rip! Just wanted to put my two cents in...You Have worked hard and it shows, Wow! You will do fantastic at Nats!
I understand the requirements are changing for the figure girls. They are wanting more of a soft look, I think this is why there are so many more
FBB's. There will be SWIMSUIT divison soon. Oh well got off the subject.... I wanted to wish you well. I know by looking at those pics You WILL RIPITUP!

Looking forward to seeing your next pics!

benz · « **Reply #747 on:** November 17, 2008, 05:45:17 AM »

MY POST was deleted

powerpack · « **Reply #748 on:** November 17, 2008, 07:25:43 AM »

I wish you all the best as well RIP.

Butterbean · « **Reply #749 on:** November 17, 2008, 07:29:56 AM »

Quote from: powerpack on November 17, 2008, 07:25:43 AM

I wish you all the best as well RIP.

me too