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starfish said:Awesome job Jen...You look really comfortable and happy on stage![]()
That is a whopper of a trophy..lol

Sassy69 said:Beautiful!
So.....
when's the next show ?![]()
jenscats5 said:Well Tracy is holding some modeling/bikini/fashion show type thing - so she'll let me know the details later. And I'm considering either the East Coast Bodybuilding & Figure in Paterson, NJ Nov 5th or the Gold's Classic BB Fitness & Figure show in Lakewood, NJ Oct 29th.
jenscats5 said:Well Tracy is holding some modeling/bikini/fashion show type thing - so she'll let me know the details later. And I'm considering either the East Coast Bodybuilding & Figure in Paterson, NJ Nov 5th or the Gold's Classic BB Fitness & Figure show in Lakewood, NJ Oct 29th.
bluehen said:If you do one do the Gold's Classic. First Paterson is not a real nice area. Trust me you will be happier doing the Gold's Classic. The Gold's Classic is in Toms River this year, here is the application and NJ web site http://www.njnpc.org/2005/goldsclassic/Gold%27s_Classic_2005%5B1%5D.pdf
http://www.njnpc.org I've got two friends doing that show. You might as well do one and get your money out of that NPC card.
jenscats5 said:That's what I was thinking......
Your links don't work!!
But thanks for chiming in on the locations - don't know much about NJ. Lakewood is a shorter drive & I won't have to get a hotel room! Ummmmm -any info on why the one is better than the other?
bluehen said:
bluehen said:There you go the links work now.
jenscats5 said:Thanks dude!! Know anything about the area?? Like for a hotel room, etc?
Any info on why the 1 is better than the other?
bluehen said:I live only 10 min away so I would say I know the area. The Ramada in Lakewood/Toms River is the best Hotel in the area. It's under 10 min away. If your comming from Delaware it's real easy to get to.
jenscats5 said:Ah ok cool!! I think it'd be easier to come up Fri nite so I can get ready in the morning & be right there. Then just go home after the show. I'd drive up in the morning if the pre-judge wasn't so early.
Looks like this would be a smaller show & it looks like they only have 1 figure category but only 2 classes.
bluehen said:This is actually a big time show. Not a big one for figure. But it's only a couple of weeks away from nationals and it's usually one of the toughest shows of the year. There are usually a few ringers trying to requalify for nationals on the mens side. It's not as big for figure because the figure nationals are in Aug with the TU. But the competition is always very good all the way around.
jenscats5 said:Ah OK!! Do you know how many people were in it last year?
Any hotels that are decent in the area other than Ramada?
jenscats5 said:OMG!!!!!! The News Journal just called me for an interview for tomorrow's paper!!! Wow!!!!!!!!! I'm famous!! (sort of LOL)

jenscats5 said:**Another story - the vendor they have that sells clothes & stuff pulled me aside after the morning show & commented on what a great stage presence I have. What a nice thing to say & do!!!
velvett said:I told you so!!! (and I know a few others here have too)
You can't fake that, you can't make it happen, you either have it or you don't.

mermaid said:I promise you, I'm not some weird stalker freak but I am seriously thinking of printing out your before and after pics and putting them on my fridge. I'm a similar age to you and I still think in the back of my head that this sort of transformation can't happen the older you get. You've proved otherwise and that's a big deal for me. Now, I know I'm a loooooonnnnnggg way behind you but still, maybe I have a chance if I'm dedicated and work hard enough.
jenscats5 said:OK Here's the article.........No online pics tho.........
jenscats5 said:OK Here's the article.........No online pics tho.........

jenscats5 said:Well I went to the gym today to do some cardio & the woman whom I competed against works there. Tried to catch her eye but she was walking around looking down the whole time. John (the desk guy) asked me to tell him about the show & while I was talking to him I asked if Maryanne was upset. He said she was VERY upset - came in yesterday looking like she had cried all day Sunday & turned around & left.![]()
I left her alone & let her have her space. I feel bad for her cuz I guess she had expected a lot more.
skittles said:Jen, you should be in your glory![]()
Think about how hard YOU worked, how far YOU came, the fact that YOU worked your ass off ALL YEAR LONG
I don't want to sound b!&**y.....BUT you shouldn't feel bad.
This is a sport (where everyone who 'plays' gets judged) It's not your fault that you placed better. If anything, she should be talking to you, asking help & ideas from you.
I undersatnd she is down at the moment, but it's not very fair of her to ingore you.
I hope she cheers up, so you don't feel uncomfortable at your gym.
Sorry, I don't have any advice how how to approach her - I just want you to know you shouldn't feel bad.
Well I feel bad in a more sympathetic/empathetic way as I know how it feels to not place well after all the hard work, etc.......And I know it's not my fault either.
But like you said - I hope she's just down in the dumps & won't take it out on me........
jenscats5 said:Well I feel bad in a more sympathetic/empathetic way as I know how it feels to not place well after all the hard work, etc.......And I know it's not my fault either.
But like you said - I hope she's just down in the dumps & won't take it out on me........
bluehen said:Hey Jen I'm 90% certain that the Gold's Classic will be held here Poland Spring Arena at the high school. I'm pretty sure they use the area for almost every event at the school.
jenscats5 said:I thought it was actually AT Tom's River HS?? But not sure if it's the North, South or East school.........
bluehen said:It is they built that arena as part of the high school if you can believe that. BTW it is North.
jenscats5 said:Dang! An arena as part of a HS? Sheesh. Thanks for telling me which HS cuz I looked online & there were 3!!
Diet starts back up tomorrow!!
bluehen said:Yeah Toms River has like 19,000 kids in the school system. When they won the little league world series in '98 it was with the a-f team, they have them broken up by alphabet the town is so big. BTW pm if you need any info on the area I can even give you my # in case you get lost on the way up.
jenscats5 said:I Mapquested it just to get an idea on how to get there - doesn't seem too hard & just under 2 hours.
Didn't realize the area was so big! Wow that's a lot of kids!
bluehen said:Yeah just drop off 195 to rt9 south and you on your way. It will only take you 2 hours if you drive backwards.
jenscats5 said:I think Mapquest had us going up the Tpk to the GSP or something......eh I forget now....2 hours isn't bad - then we only need a hotel room for 1 night - we can just come home the night of the show.
bluehen said:Forget that that will take you way out of the way. Take 195 to rt9 south. That will be the fastest way for you. I'm 10-5 north of Toms River North and it only took me an hour and 15 to get to Kaunaville when I competed there last year.
jenscats5 said:Well don't I have to get over a bridge into NJ first?? Does Rt 9 south hook up with 295??
bluehen said:Jump ovet the bridge the Turnpike or 295 have exits for 195, should may say Shore Points but you want east. 195 will lead you to Rt9. If you take the Turnpike to the GSP that's at exit 127 then you have to go south to get to TR. 195 is closest to exit 98 but the parkway is out of the way for you and will make the trip longer.
jenscats5 said:Didn't realize the area was so big! Wow that's a lot of kids!
Daisy_Girl said:LMAO, our school district has over 280K students!

jenscats5 said:**Notes**
I have GOT to start eating right tomorrow!! I've been eating crap since Saturday nite & I'm bloated & puffy. I hurt all over & feel sick - my skin is stretched so tight it hurts. I haven't been able to stop myself lately but I feel so sick that I've GOT to reign myself in......I feel COMPLETELY out of control & SO sick...
Got some chicken thawed out & ready to cook & bought some green beans today. Will ask hubby to run to Costco for more eggs & chicken.
The journal will resume tomorrow!!!

jenscats5 said:Here's what Mapquest says:
Merge onto I-295 N via the exit on the LEFT toward NEW CASTLE / DEL MEM BR.
7: I-295 N becomes NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE N (Portions toll).
8: Merge onto I-195 E via EXIT 7A toward LAKEWOOD / SHORE POINTS.
9: Merge onto CR-527 S via EXIT 21 toward JACKSON.
10: Stay STRAIGHT to go onto CR-528 / E VETERANS HWY.
11: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto W CROSS ST / CR-626.
12: Turn RIGHT onto US-9 / RIVER AVE. Continue to follow US-9.
13: End at 2373 Route 9\
Total est time: 1 hour 43 minutes
Daisy_Girl said:LMAO, our school district has over 280K students!
bluehen said:You must be in decent sized city, three HS's in the burbs is fairly large.![]()
I second Skittles response! It's o.k. to feel sorry for her, but at the same time you worked your butt off to achieve what you did! She just needs to look at it as a competitiona dn if she wants to win she'll have to work harder next time.... Great job by the way!!! I know you have been majorly stressing and you still pulled through!!!skittles said:Jen, you should be in your glory![]()
Think about how hard YOU worked, how far YOU came, the fact that YOU worked your ass off ALL YEAR LONG
I don't want to sound b!&**y.....BUT you shouldn't feel bad.
This is a sport (where everyone who 'plays' gets judged) It's not your fault that you placed better. If anything, she should be talking to you, asking help & ideas from you.
I undersatnd she is down at the moment, but it's not very fair of her to ingore you.
I hope she cheers up, so you don't feel uncomfortable at your gym.
Sorry, I don't have any advice how how to approach her - I just want you to know you shouldn't feel bad.

jenscats5 said:**This is funny: An old lady walking her dog thru the park asked me "What kind of exercise do you call that?" I replied Lunges....She said "Well that doesn't look like exercise to me!! Just walking would be better!"
Lady - when I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!![]()
Miss24k said:Some people just don't know how to mind there businesslol

courtneybcca said:yeah your right miss24 WOOOO HOOOO!!!! to JENS!!!!
sorry i haven't responded soonner... busy packing the boy up etc...
but I saw your pics a few days ago.... and wow missy you have really out done yourself!!!! I can remember just a few short months ago when you were contemplating competiting and you were really uncertain about the whole thing... You have really proven that when you set your mind to something anything is possible... So you better be PROUD!! and dont let that whinner at the gym take anything away from that!!! YOU EARNED THIS!!!! Just because she is a poor sport dont feel like you should accommidate her.
and you are not allowed to feel bad about your cheat meals!!!! you earned every BITE!!!!!!!!!
heehee!!!
I am SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!! you are a HUGE insipration and such a major asset to this board.. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

skittles said:Are you doing this next show?
Is Tracy still your trainer?
(Sorry if I missed this)
jenscats5 said:I'm planning on Doing the show Oct 29, yes.......
Well I figured I'd follow the diet she gave me previously (and use 40/30/30 macros) since it worked for me before........I might call her up to go see her - but I might not need to......I'll be following the workout program on the thread I posted.......
jenscats5 said:Wednesday Sept. 28
Waking Temp: 97.6 @ 7:57am
Weight: 132.2
8:35am
1 L-Carnitine + 2 Cardio Breeze + 4 Levorex
8:40am
Applied YES (after showering & exfoliating earlier)
8:55am
Jog/Walk Combo around Riverfront - flat surface; 35 mins
HR Monitor shows 185 cals burned
Stopped home........
9:45am
2 Glucorell
9:50am
Uphill Walking Lunges - 3x100; 10 mins
HR Monitor shows 81 cals burned
**This is funny: An old lady walking her dog thru the park asked me "What kind of exercise do you call that?" I replied Lunges....She said "Well that doesn't look like exercise to me!! Just walking would be better!"
Lady - when I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!
10:15am
6 Hard Boiled Egg Whites + black pepper
3.25 oz. banana (leftover)
1/2 cup dry oats + cinnamon + 2 packets Splenda + 1 teaspoon Glutamine
1 Trex + 1 Glucosamine
12:15pm
1 Turkey Burger Patty
10 Tropicland Broccoli Florets
Multi + Calcium + 1 Vit C tab
1:50pm
4 Levorex
Shhhhhhhh You're lovely JC. You're back on track... all that matters girljenscats5 said:**Still bloated today although it's tapered off slightly...The bloat + the ProTan flaking off looks pretty bad!! I'm a mess!!
*Bunny* said:Shhhhhhhh You're lovely JC. You're back on track... all that matters girl
Link up a pic to your 2005 Ms. Figure New Castle County in your sig![]()
jenscats5 said:I'm planning on Doing the show Oct 29, yes.......
Well I figured I'd follow the diet she gave me previously (and use 40/30/30 macros) since it worked for me before........I might call her up to go see her - but I might not need to......I'll be following the workout program on the thread I posted.......
bluehen said:Cool I'll be there for sure. Good luck with your prep.
jenscats5 said:Thanks!! It'll be good to meet you!! Make sure you come over & say hi!!
Elena Seiple?bluehen said:No doubt. Make sure you talk to the judges afterwards. Pat and Elena in particular usually keep a notebook and jot down notes on each competetor.
Yup. Hopefully for Jen she will be there and head judge she if very fair.*Bunny* said:Elena Seiple?
**edit** sorry for jacking your log JC, I'll behave.
bluehen said:No doubt. Make sure you talk to the judges afterwards. Pat and Elena in particular usually keep a notebook and jot down notes on each competetor.
jenscats5 said:Wednesday Sept. 28
Waking Temp: 97.6 @ 7:57am
Weight: 132.2
8:35am
1 L-Carnitine + 2 Cardio Breeze + 4 Levorex
8:40am
Applied YES (after showering & exfoliating earlier)
8:55am
Jog/Walk Combo around Riverfront - flat surface; 35 mins
HR Monitor shows 185 cals burned
Stopped home........
9:45am
2 Glucorell
9:50am
Uphill Walking Lunges - 3x100; 10 mins
HR Monitor shows 81 cals burned
**This is funny: An old lady walking her dog thru the park asked me "What kind of exercise do you call that?" I replied Lunges....She said "Well that doesn't look like exercise to me!! Just walking would be better!"
Lady - when I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!
10:15am
6 Hard Boiled Egg Whites + black pepper
3.25 oz. banana (leftover)
1/2 cup dry oats + cinnamon + 2 packets Splenda + 1 teaspoon Glutamine
1 Trex + 1 Glucosamine
12:15pm
1 Turkey Burger Patty
10 Tropicland Broccoli Florets
Multi + Calcium + 1 Vit C tab
1:50pm
4 Levorex
**Been cooking up healthy foods all day: chicken, fish, turkey burgers.....got a lil steak in the freezer too - so I may cook that up too!
3:00pm
4 oz. baked Tilapia - baked with red pepper flakes, Mrs. Dash & black pepper
1 cup fresh steamed green beans
1 teaspoon flax oil + red wine vinegar
1 Glucosamine + 1 B-Complex
**Still bloated today although it's tapered off slightly...The bloat + the ProTan flaking off looks pretty bad!! I'm a mess!!
jenscats5 said:Elana Seiple?! That would be cool!! I'll definitely make sure to talk to them or arrange in advance to talk to them the next day - cuz if the (smaller portion) Figure gals go 1st & the BBing is a large show - I may not want to stick around.
bluehen said:Sometimes they will talk to you at intermission if you are done for the night.
jenscats5 said:I guess I could find out at the competitor's meeting maybe.....I'll have to ask!!
jenscats5 said:**Notes**
I have GOT to start eating right tomorrow!! I've been eating crap since Saturday nite & I'm bloated & puffy. I hurt all over & feel sick - my skin is stretched so tight it hurts. I haven't been able to stop myself lately but I feel so sick that I've GOT to reign myself in......I feel COMPLETELY out of control & SO sick...
Got some chicken thawed out & ready to cook & bought some green beans today. Will ask hubby to run to Costco for more eggs & chicken.
The journal will resume tomorrow!!!
Sassy69 said:Post show sucks. Always does. Just work on getting the bloat down, give your body a few days to drop water and just maintain.
FUN FUN FUN!

jenscats5 said:**Once I got home is where my day fell apart completely. I'm finding myself COMPLETELY OBSESSED with junk food, primarily sweet things. I'm already thinking of NOT doing the 10/29 show as I don't know if I can do the diet again. I feel like I've been dieting for SO DAMN LONG that I just don't want to diet again. To be honest - I'm enjoying[/b] the junk food and I just don't feel like cutting it out - although the Tastykakes are gone now, which is good. My head just isn't "in it" right now. Since I haven't reserved a room for the NJ show or even mailed off my entry fee - I still have some room to think about it/decide - but I feel out of control with my food, yet don't really want to reign it in. I'm between a rock & a hard place right now. I don't feel depressed so to speak, but I'm tired of the restriction & limitations yet I'm tired of how I feel eating like crap. *sigh*
skittles said:It hasn't even been a week since your last show![]()
Remember the changes you made when Tracy took over & the new diet came into playThis all happened in a few weeks.
It's up to you (3 shows is a lot!) But, remember you still have a month & as long as your back on track by the weekend, you will be ok.
jenscats5 said:OH and guess what? I tried chatting with Maryanne this morning - she answered me but wasn't real chatty. I'll leave her alone from now on.......![]()
I would suggest upping some digestive enzymes, drinking tons of water (1.5-2 gallons), and taking 2 Sesamax 3 times a day (max dose).jenscats5 said:Thanks Skittles!!
I keep telling myself that (what you said) but I also don't want to use it as an EXCUSE to keep gorging. Again - the Tastykakes are gone - so I'm OK there & I hope the hubby will eat the remaining 3 cookies tonite.
I simply CAN'T throw food away - too many years of Catholic school & a Catholic mom who ingrained in me that it's a SIN to do so........![]()
I've got some Pluses tho: I've been back in the gym since Tuesday and I've been back on supps since Wednesday and I've been drinking my Gallon + in water per day. I just need to get the food in line.

P.S. Are you still taking the D-Root? If you ran this, then dropped this completely at once, without, weening off it, I can see that causing 'some' of the bloat/swollen feeling (speaking from personal experience here).*Bunny* said:I would suggest upping some digestive enzymes, drinking tons of water (1.5-2 gallons), and taking 2 Sesamax 3 times a day (max dose).
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*Bunny* said:I would suggest upping some digestive enzymes, drinking tons of water (1.5-2 gallons), and taking 2 Sesamax 3 times a day (max dose).
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*Bunny* said:P.S. Are you still taking the D-Root? If you ran this, then dropped this completely at once, without, weening off it, I can see that causing 'some' of the bloat/swollen feeling (speaking from personal experience here).
Can you switch to T-Rex if you are not already taking? I went back to T-Rex, helping with Appetite supression BIG TIME for me.
The bloat is WAY down - still a little bit there, but a lot less than what it was. The uncomfortable feeling is gone.
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