Sooo, went into town on a Thursday night to the newly opened Soda Factory who had playing Electric Empire. Met BFF after work in town, parked close by & got to venue bat 8.30pm!!
Great intimate venue, the first band to play were fabulous & they looked like they were thoroughly enjoying being on stage & playing!! They had a guy who played the electric violin, was amazing and really funky music.
Next, Electric Empire played and they were MAD!!!!!! Love their soul/funk style of music!! It was a brilliant gig, fun, dancey, great venue , great mixed crowd all enjoying a good night out!! Worth a visit back & could b a regular haunt!!!!
Saturday, 23 March 2013
Thursday, 7 March 2013
Aaaagggghhhhhhh nNo Bands To Report!!
Weekend started off with really good intentions but finished with less, no less, than expected:(
Headed to the Oxford Art Factory to listen to a band that is aired on JJJ, Flag fall, in the top 100 this year, but when we got to the Venue, the crowd was verrrrry young, all of 15yr olds so my friend did not feel comfy staying so we headed up to the Beresford!!!
Castle comer were playing, sort of rock/roots band, they had a good sound!! So we listened to them for a while then headed to Messina's, my new fave hangout!!!!!!!
ONLY the best ice cream in sydney!!!!
Sunday night was going to be Mana Lion @ the Steyne @ Manly but didn't get there either:(
So unfortunately the bands did not figure big this weekend, neither did the dating/men.....
As far as my body building, I walked Clontarf to 40 Baskets & back & then took myself off to Manly organic cafe for breaky......... Yummy!!!!!!! I also did a hour & half yoga @ Manly........ Great sess & my Hams are ssooooooo tight!!!
Shoulder still really sore, even though I had a massage & acupuncture again on it:((((
Headed to the Oxford Art Factory to listen to a band that is aired on JJJ, Flag fall, in the top 100 this year, but when we got to the Venue, the crowd was verrrrry young, all of 15yr olds so my friend did not feel comfy staying so we headed up to the Beresford!!!
Castle comer were playing, sort of rock/roots band, they had a good sound!! So we listened to them for a while then headed to Messina's, my new fave hangout!!!!!!!
ONLY the best ice cream in sydney!!!!
Sunday night was going to be Mana Lion @ the Steyne @ Manly but didn't get there either:(
So unfortunately the bands did not figure big this weekend, neither did the dating/men.....
As far as my body building, I walked Clontarf to 40 Baskets & back & then took myself off to Manly organic cafe for breaky......... Yummy!!!!!!! I also did a hour & half yoga @ Manly........ Great sess & my Hams are ssooooooo tight!!!
Shoulder still really sore, even though I had a massage & acupuncture again on it:((((
Saturday, 23 February 2013
New Year New Goals
Well today I start the new year with new posts, this year is about getting fitter, feeling fabulous, creating new goals that may not necessarily align with body building but will create a balanced life with of areas I want to expand, explore &
So I asked myself.... What goals, adventures, areas do I want to work on???
So one major goal is to see live bands...........
Of course get stronger in my body building............
And get out there on the dating scene..............
First live band was a Beats & Brass Band @ The Standard in Surry Hills which consisted of 13 guys up on stage playing reggae with a great brass sound! All the guys looked like they were really enjoying playing their music & the crowd was just as appreciative, everyone was up dancing & it was quite a large group for The Standard. It was a big brass sound and good FUN!!!!
The group on before was a group of about 11 with brass but had a rapper lead singer, interesting combo & worked well:)
The Standard is a small intimate venue, a bit grotty....... But convenient & obviously promote a different range of music genre's.
Next band was happened upon when taking BFF's son out for his 18th, decided to check out the Steyne Hotel @ Manly. So found the Moonshine Bar @ the top of the Steyne and playing was a band called Mana Lion, the bar was packed & everyone was dancing, music good. And a great atmosphere for a Sunday night.
Def a return visit will b required! They are on again in March!
Last night BFF and I wandered into the city & caught up with a food & wine festival in @ Hyde Park then wandered over to Messina's for icecream in Surry Hills.
We then went to the Standard to check out some Indie bands. Up first was Jacky Came Through The Window, had a really good sound & have a couple of songs on JJJ.
I've decided that a lot of lead singers are 'tortured souls' ill check out my theory through the year!! The next band up was Triple X, I think, they also had a good solid sound, although a few issues with the sound engineering:(. We didn't stay till end f set but thoroughly enjoyed listening to some new music. Not a big crowd @ all but the bands did a good job of still playing!!
Ok enough of bands, lets talk training & diet!!! Well both have sucked this year so far!!! Have been totally off the beam with my diet & stopped weights for about 4 weeks over the Christmas break!! Body was wanting a rest.......... Diet always crap around Christmas as the alcohol tends to infiltrate any gathering/get together!
So, started back with the weights about 3 weeks ago and was really surprised ( and to a degree NOT) that my form had decreased soooooo much! It was a bit frustrating to begin with as I had to drop back heaps with the weights!!! Just tried to relax with where I was at and not push too hard, didn't want to do any damage!!!
I am now back to where I was if not further in some areas. Pushing 180k on the leg press, wide feet and close feet. Flys are 9k in each hand, squats 55k and dumbbell press 12.5k, so this week I'm a happy camper with the weights:))
Thursday, 18 October 2012
Laying down some serious fatttt...................
eeeeeeekkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk was totally off the rails 2nd week after comping. Just let my hair down and literally ate what I wanted (always within reason) and did get into exercise but felt all over the place!!!
Now 3rd week after comping I am a lot more focussed and solid in my mental thinking. Before my headspace was everywhere..................... interesting watching myself process what was going on and not being able to get out of that space!!!
I am now thinking about the future, goal setting for my training, enjoying and being motivated in lifting weights again. Actually feeling 'on purpose' again :)
The weights are going to take a while before I am lifting heavier weights, although, I have noticed that with some of the weights it has been easy to up the weight and in others, alas no!!! My bench press still has not improved by much. I am now pressing 35k (this includes bar) so this is an area I really want to work on. My lat pull downs has been upped, my hand weights have been upped as well as the preacher curl for my bi-ceps, that is going really well and surprising me :)
My running has improved as I managed to do about 4 - 5 runs last week. Would love to get back into the boxing again, as I miss that, always such a good workout!
I did not like the feeling of not having a focus as this is what I had for so long, but maybe my brain and body were saying enough focussing and lets just party/hangout!!!
Have had a preliminary chat with PT in regards to training, comping next year, building more muscle and generally getting back into training.
I have other things also that I am focussing on at the moment..................... yoga retreat in Bali, house warming party and then Christmas. This Christmas will be my first Christmas in my new house and what I have wanted for a long time is a simple Christmas day with, literally, prawns and champagne............................ by the beach!!!
So, it looks like my wish is going to come true and it will be celebrated with family and friends by the beach. :0
Now 3rd week after comping I am a lot more focussed and solid in my mental thinking. Before my headspace was everywhere..................... interesting watching myself process what was going on and not being able to get out of that space!!!
I am now thinking about the future, goal setting for my training, enjoying and being motivated in lifting weights again. Actually feeling 'on purpose' again :)
The weights are going to take a while before I am lifting heavier weights, although, I have noticed that with some of the weights it has been easy to up the weight and in others, alas no!!! My bench press still has not improved by much. I am now pressing 35k (this includes bar) so this is an area I really want to work on. My lat pull downs has been upped, my hand weights have been upped as well as the preacher curl for my bi-ceps, that is going really well and surprising me :)
My running has improved as I managed to do about 4 - 5 runs last week. Would love to get back into the boxing again, as I miss that, always such a good workout!
I did not like the feeling of not having a focus as this is what I had for so long, but maybe my brain and body were saying enough focussing and lets just party/hangout!!!
Have had a preliminary chat with PT in regards to training, comping next year, building more muscle and generally getting back into training.
I have other things also that I am focussing on at the moment..................... yoga retreat in Bali, house warming party and then Christmas. This Christmas will be my first Christmas in my new house and what I have wanted for a long time is a simple Christmas day with, literally, prawns and champagne............................ by the beach!!!
So, it looks like my wish is going to come true and it will be celebrated with family and friends by the beach. :0
Thursday, 11 October 2012
Post Comp...............
Its now nearly two weeks after comp, after my body 'peaked'!!
You might ask, "how am I feeling now?" mmmmmmmmmm good question. I decided I needed a little time out, but was that a good thing!! My diet is not good, or am I just being too critical of what I am eating or not eating....................... that is the ? I have a sweet tooth, therefore there has been a fair share of sweet things passing my lips, not good as I always feel like crap after I have eaten them.......................... Need to focus now and set myself some goals.
PT did advise that there can be 'post comp blues', but I feel that I just need to become focussed again, not so much the 'blues' but a little in limbo land, thinking about what to focus on next. One of my goals this year was to bench press my weight, so now as I am not carb depleted and have a lot more energy, I am upping my weights. I looooove my weights and tonight I am going to write my own program for tomorrows weight session. I decide what to work on and mix it up so that I double set or triple set and either do shoulders & arms or back and legs but try and work hard whilst I'm there. I leg pressed nearly 200k this week so pretty happy with that. I've up my lay down flys to 12.5k in each hand (have been on 10k for ages) I'm thinking I was a little concerned about lifting heavier weights whilst in training for comp but now, different story.
I just need to knuckle down with my diet...................
Exercise? 3 weight sessions a week, yoga and running and some walking! I need to get back into Boot Camp as I sooooooooooooo miss the boxing!!!
PT advised that we need to set a plan of weights happening particularly post comp and I am happy with that. I also want help to work of muscles that will help with my bench pressing so that I can continue that process until I can benchpress my weight.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm will keep you posted!!!
You might ask, "how am I feeling now?" mmmmmmmmmm good question. I decided I needed a little time out, but was that a good thing!! My diet is not good, or am I just being too critical of what I am eating or not eating....................... that is the ? I have a sweet tooth, therefore there has been a fair share of sweet things passing my lips, not good as I always feel like crap after I have eaten them.......................... Need to focus now and set myself some goals.
PT did advise that there can be 'post comp blues', but I feel that I just need to become focussed again, not so much the 'blues' but a little in limbo land, thinking about what to focus on next. One of my goals this year was to bench press my weight, so now as I am not carb depleted and have a lot more energy, I am upping my weights. I looooove my weights and tonight I am going to write my own program for tomorrows weight session. I decide what to work on and mix it up so that I double set or triple set and either do shoulders & arms or back and legs but try and work hard whilst I'm there. I leg pressed nearly 200k this week so pretty happy with that. I've up my lay down flys to 12.5k in each hand (have been on 10k for ages) I'm thinking I was a little concerned about lifting heavier weights whilst in training for comp but now, different story.
I just need to knuckle down with my diet...................
Exercise? 3 weight sessions a week, yoga and running and some walking! I need to get back into Boot Camp as I sooooooooooooo miss the boxing!!!
PT advised that we need to set a plan of weights happening particularly post comp and I am happy with that. I also want help to work of muscles that will help with my bench pressing so that I can continue that process until I can benchpress my weight.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm will keep you posted!!!
Thursday, 4 October 2012
Competition Done!!!!!!
Here I am on the other side of the competition.....................................
Can I say that it has been the most exhilarating, incredible, amazing experience!! I did not place at all, but that has not stopped me from being blown away by all that I have achieved!
I had very strong competition with women who have been lifting weights for a lot longer than what I have been and also younger women........................... in both categories, this was apparent. I gave it all that I had at this time and was thoroughly happy with my performance. I have never aspired to be on stage and acting does not come naturally, but I was soooooooooooo very proud of myself and my body to make it on stage, in a BIKINI, showing my age and what my body looked like. I could not possibly have done any more than that.
I love and respect my body even more so now, it is an amazing vehicle to live in!!
My PT has been absolutely amazing, there supporting me at every moment along the way, checking in, holding the big picture, feeding information to me slowly so I would not go into overwhelm, always maintaining contact, spending the time, and on comp days, dream tanning me, pumping me up with all the added extra's (spray canola oil, hair spray......) cheering and coaching me from the sideline and there congratulating me at the end! PT said it would be a journey and it surely has been a journey, one I have been blessed to be a part of and I am grateful to have run with my initial 'gut' feeling that it felt 'right' and I was happy placing my trust in PT, that he knew I could do it and my body would respond, I couldn't ask for more :))
So see pics below..................
What do I do next???? Well there could be another comp......................................
My goal is to bench press my weight this year, still have a few months left :)
I have made some incredible friendships out of this experience................
Want to lift heavier weights to sculpt my body further................... no bulking up as such but trying to stay looking feminine and shapely but fit and fabulous!!
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm stay tuned!! lol
Whoops forgot to mention............... body feels amazing! I am still less energetc, I notice my energy levels are lower!!! Have had quite a few goodies............ cake, ice cream, champers..............dropped off diet for the first couple of days. Still feel institutionalised with my diet and will need to reshape what I eat if I am feeding my muscles constantly. Finding the right sort of proteins that work for me............ (will keep you posted with this one)
I did have my cheat meal after comp, which was CAKE & CHAMPERS .......... a Gluten Free Coconut Islander Cake and French Champagne........ in the car to the restaurant that served Gluten Free Pizza!!!! Absolute Heaven....................
Back into weights, walking, some running (feel quite strong in that area) and yoga! Smashed at my first weights session back............ felt strong and had quite a bit to give. I also did a little bit of what I wanted to do which was nice not sticking to a routine............... Bench pressed 40k's but fewer reps and 4 sets, YAY!!!!!!!!!
Can I say that it has been the most exhilarating, incredible, amazing experience!! I did not place at all, but that has not stopped me from being blown away by all that I have achieved!
I had very strong competition with women who have been lifting weights for a lot longer than what I have been and also younger women........................... in both categories, this was apparent. I gave it all that I had at this time and was thoroughly happy with my performance. I have never aspired to be on stage and acting does not come naturally, but I was soooooooooooo very proud of myself and my body to make it on stage, in a BIKINI, showing my age and what my body looked like. I could not possibly have done any more than that.
I love and respect my body even more so now, it is an amazing vehicle to live in!!
My PT has been absolutely amazing, there supporting me at every moment along the way, checking in, holding the big picture, feeding information to me slowly so I would not go into overwhelm, always maintaining contact, spending the time, and on comp days, dream tanning me, pumping me up with all the added extra's (spray canola oil, hair spray......) cheering and coaching me from the sideline and there congratulating me at the end! PT said it would be a journey and it surely has been a journey, one I have been blessed to be a part of and I am grateful to have run with my initial 'gut' feeling that it felt 'right' and I was happy placing my trust in PT, that he knew I could do it and my body would respond, I couldn't ask for more :))
So see pics below..................
What do I do next???? Well there could be another comp......................................
My goal is to bench press my weight this year, still have a few months left :)
I have made some incredible friendships out of this experience................
Want to lift heavier weights to sculpt my body further................... no bulking up as such but trying to stay looking feminine and shapely but fit and fabulous!!
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm stay tuned!! lol
Whoops forgot to mention............... body feels amazing! I am still less energetc, I notice my energy levels are lower!!! Have had quite a few goodies............ cake, ice cream, champers..............dropped off diet for the first couple of days. Still feel institutionalised with my diet and will need to reshape what I eat if I am feeding my muscles constantly. Finding the right sort of proteins that work for me............ (will keep you posted with this one)
I did have my cheat meal after comp, which was CAKE & CHAMPERS .......... a Gluten Free Coconut Islander Cake and French Champagne........ in the car to the restaurant that served Gluten Free Pizza!!!! Absolute Heaven....................
Back into weights, walking, some running (feel quite strong in that area) and yoga! Smashed at my first weights session back............ felt strong and had quite a bit to give. I also did a little bit of what I wanted to do which was nice not sticking to a routine............... Bench pressed 40k's but fewer reps and 4 sets, YAY!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, 30 September 2012
D Day........... or really C - Competition Day!!!!!!
Definitely up with the birds this morning, awake at about 4.30am, after having woken during the night too!
I'm excited..................................... which is a change from a couple of days ago where I felt a bit apprehensive, intrepid about it all.
Today, though, I feel confident and strong.................. confident with my musculature and strong, after a mini workout....................... I will need to do a few more of these today as I believe it is good for the muscles plus good for the mind to remind you about what has bought you to this point in time, competing for what? Competing to showcase the hard work I have put into building muscle for the last 7 months, yes, ONLY 7 MONTHS!!! Incredible it seems to me and I am so proud of my body and how it has adapted to weight training.............. see below........
OMG, this is after the fifth layer of tan that Tanning Lady requested to take some photos! I am one proud woman...............
So, rice cakes I have eaten then in another hour approx. I eat again, some chicken and broccoli and rice cakes again!!! This is to put glycogen into the muscles so that they will be full and stand out..............................
I have all the gear ready to take with me, makeup, hair care, straightener, clothes, all that I may need for the day. I get to eat, in small increments today, so that is good.
My sister, who flew in from Adelaide yesterday, made me a yummy gluten free cake (Coconut Islander Cake) and we have champers.................. so post comp food, READY!!!!!!
All, I need now is a shot of VODKA or CAFFEINE to see me into the day, unfortuantely neither is available so will have to go it alone.................... feeling a tad tired which will hopefully dissipate once the adrenaline kicks in!
Pictures ................. will be following.................... :)
I'm excited..................................... which is a change from a couple of days ago where I felt a bit apprehensive, intrepid about it all.
Today, though, I feel confident and strong.................. confident with my musculature and strong, after a mini workout....................... I will need to do a few more of these today as I believe it is good for the muscles plus good for the mind to remind you about what has bought you to this point in time, competing for what? Competing to showcase the hard work I have put into building muscle for the last 7 months, yes, ONLY 7 MONTHS!!! Incredible it seems to me and I am so proud of my body and how it has adapted to weight training.............. see below........
OMG, this is after the fifth layer of tan that Tanning Lady requested to take some photos! I am one proud woman...............
So, rice cakes I have eaten then in another hour approx. I eat again, some chicken and broccoli and rice cakes again!!! This is to put glycogen into the muscles so that they will be full and stand out..............................
I have all the gear ready to take with me, makeup, hair care, straightener, clothes, all that I may need for the day. I get to eat, in small increments today, so that is good.
My sister, who flew in from Adelaide yesterday, made me a yummy gluten free cake (Coconut Islander Cake) and we have champers.................. so post comp food, READY!!!!!!
All, I need now is a shot of VODKA or CAFFEINE to see me into the day, unfortuantely neither is available so will have to go it alone.................... feeling a tad tired which will hopefully dissipate once the adrenaline kicks in!
Pictures ................. will be following.................... :)
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