This morning we drove to Adelaide. Owen, one of our very good friends from work and bodybuilding is getting married tomorrow. We haven’t seen him since he flew in after competing at the 2009 INBA Natural Olympia. To say we’re excited to see him would be an understatement. I wonder if I’ll recognize him with his clothes on? It’s not such a stupid question considering most of the time we spent with him last year we were applying his tan and watching him compete. Jacque, his wife to be is adorable and someone we instantly liked. I can’t wait to see her in her wedding dress. She’ll look positively beautiful, I have no doubt.
Tomorrow’s also a very special day for us because it’ll be 14 years since we’ve been together. This is the more significant date we recognise because it’s not how long we’ve been married that matters, but how long we’ve been together. We’ve seen a lot, we’ve done a lot, we’ve lived a lot and we’ve also learned a lot. I wonder what the future will have in store for us next.
Because tomorrow is a special occasion I’ve booked in to get my hair and makeup done. Amelia, managed to squeeze me in to do my makeup here at the hotel. I met her for the first time face to face at the 2009 INBA All Females. It’s a great network we have in bodybuilding on so many levels, especially when we’re traveling. As well as her many health and fitness qualifications she just also happens to be a MAC Pro Makeup Artist. So yep, another day of pampering’s in store for me. Tough life, I know.
Sunday’s another big day as it’s our favourite day of the year, Anzac Day. We get to wear our great-grandparent and grandparents war medals. No matter where we are or what we’re doing we’ll always pay tribute to the past and present members of the Australian Defence Force.
Lest we forget.
On 1st December 2009, I posted “I’ve Given Up Drinking Part I”.
It’s been almost five months now and my commitment to my decision is unquestionable. Like anything in life, it hasn’t been easy but I don’t have any regrets. Not one.
In fact, even on my most challenging days I know that turning to the bottle wasn’t the answer. It’s the one thought process that will always stop me. It’s never easy to make a permanent change, but I knew that if I could give up smoking all those years ago cold turkey then I could certainly do this. Nothing in life worth having ever came easy. That’s just how it is whether we like it or not.
Tough love is often a blessing in disguise, as is the case for me. I didn’t like it, but I knew I had to do it. Often we have to do things in life that we don’t like, but if it’s in our best interest then it’ll pay off in the end. All good decisions do.
So I do the best that I can do with the circumstances I have and hope that that is enough.
Last week I went shopping and bought myself another product from Apple. First there was the iShuffle, it’s a must have in my gym bag. I can’t train without my music. Then when my mobile phone contract expired I just had to try the iPhone. Once I got a feel for their products I made the jump and went out and bought myself an iMac. I have to admit, in the beginning it was a love hate relationship but now it’s all love. So much so I went out and bought the new MacBook Pro. We needed a second computer at home and for work stuff later this year.
Oops is that the time already, time to log off. I’m off to walk with hubby and the fur babies.
Last week, hubby and I both pulled up sore in the legs from our new program and that’s a good thing as far as we’re concerned. Thankfully though we supplement with Musashi L-Glutamine which assists and speeds up our recovery time. We take:
★ 1tsp Upon Rising
★ 1tsp During Training
★ 1tsp Post Training
★ 1tsp Upon Retiring
Since following this routine neither of us have suffered doms like we have in the past.
On other training related news is that I recently bought “Optimal Shoulder Performance: From Rehabilitation to High Performance”. Considering I’ve now had two surgeries (1st & 2nd) on my left shoulder, pre-habilitation is a must for me and my shoulders health. It’s a four DVD series I’ve yet to sit down and watch but when I do I’ll be reporting back my thoughts on it.
Eric Cressey MA, CSCS & Michael Reinold PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS is considered a leader in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation as a clinician, educator, and researcher, with specific emphasis on the shoulder and the treatment of overhead athletes. Between both their qualifications and knowledge this should make for an educational viewing. Here’s hoping I can learn more about the shoulders functionality and how to help prevent ending back on the surgeons table.
So what lengths do you go to to prevent an old injury from re-occurring again?