Camala Brooke's Journal

It's HOT!

2005-07-25T10:46:00.000-04:00

Hey guys! SORRY! I know it's been a while. I am a training fool right now and have lots of up and coming things. I am getting ready for a competion next month August/ September and have may photoshoots in the next two months. I wanted to let you know my new workout for the next 8 weeks.
Here it goes.
3 days a week push ups, dips, pull ups,v ups, squats and lunges. plus 30-45 minutes of cardio...........I do 4 sets of 25-50 reps depending on the exercise.
Altnernating 3 days ,% sets of 50 yard suicides-sprints, 5 sets 4 up and downs reps bleachers and 1 hour cardio.
It's a heck of workout and I almost gotr sick the first couple times I did it.
I'll be back and give you all the competition details and hopefull have some new pics to post in my gallery next month.
Hugs, CamalaBrooke

Happy April!

2005-04-03T12:30:00.000-04:00

Hello everyone! I am excited about spring and enjoying the awesome few sunny warmer days we are having. My training is going great. I can't wait til it is even warmer and I can do my running and sprinting outside. My leg work outs are getting stronger and I feel like I am about up to my usual in that area. This month I am going to start recording my workouts and getting ready for video postings. The whole injury wiht my knee has taken much longer for recovery than I had ever expected. Today was my circuit training day and cardio on the treadmill.
Well, not much new to tell ya'll about. Have a great workout and keep pumpin'.
Later, CamalaBrooke

Getting back on track!

2005-03-06T16:22:00.000-05:00

The Arnold Classsic and Expo was really fun and crowded. It was cool checking out what is new in the fitness industry. One of the coolest things I've found was a new product called Lifewave patches. They give you energy for 12 hrs and help you have stronger workouts. They do this by opening the enregy meridians in the body. I still must say my favorite protein is still Jay Robb! The products are superior and organic with no hydrogenated oils and no artificial sweetners.
The fitness/figure and bodybuilding finals were fantastic.
Let me know if anyone found any really awesome new products and how their experience was.
I am doing cardio/treadmill for 20 minutes a day now and my knee is feeling pretty good. My weight workouts are going good too. I am just now doing leg exercises, but wiht no weights. This week I go back to work.I'm kinda worried about how the ole knee will do standing all day. I still haven't tested that out yet.
The Herbiceps armwrestling seminar was really informative, It was so amazing to see how arm wrestling is very much form and technique.
Have a great training week.
CamalaBrooke!

Good morning!

2005-02-23T08:47:00.000-05:00

Hello! I just wanted to check in and let you all know I am doing great. I have my follow up appt. tomm. hopefull I'll get the ok to start cardio. I started my diet for my first competition in May. I am doing the NPC Mike Francois show in Columbus, Ohio. I am entering the figure and the light weight bodybuilding sections. It's a national qualifier, so I am sure I'll qualify in one of the two areas. I am working right now on getting suits and music together.
I am excited about the Arnold. It should be a great time. I am watching the finals for the women's fitness, figure and bodybuilding rounds.
Have a great day!
CamalaBrooke!

Booth info!

2005-02-16T19:42:00.000-05:00

Hi ya'll! My training has been going great. Upper body only ....of course! I am walking with a slight limp right now and feel pretty good. I should be able to fast walk cardio in a week and do a regular light leg work out in 2 weeks. Next week I am starting my recording for the paid site that will have all sorts of cool video and new photo gallery.
The Arnold Fitness Expo is coming up March 4,5, and 6th. I will be at the World Gym booth right up by the stage at the convention center. I'll have some pics to autograph. So, I'd love to meet everyone and answer any questions. I'll have more info. on the booth # soon. I'll be there Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.......except to see the figure competition and finals.
I changed my upper body workout since I can't train legs. I did chest adn triceps yesterday. Today, my hubby and I trained shoulders and biceps. i am intensifying it with more sets than the original work out I wrote earlier. Well, keep pumping and sending me emails. CamalaBrooke!

Update

2005-02-12T14:57:00.000-05:00

Hello! I wanted to let everyone know the surgery went awesome and I feel great. I ended up not being able to get hte meniscus repaired. IT was too torn up. The good news is that I had an unusually large (2X) the normal size called a discoid meniscus and still have plenty of cusion to work with. My knee feels great and I am sure I'll be doing legs in a couple of weeks. Take care and have a great weekend!

FYI

2005-02-08T21:18:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone! I wanted to let you all know the scoop on my injury. I went to the orthopedic Dr. and also had an MRI. I have a torn lateral meniscus. I am having surgery to repair it on Friday. I'll be up and running in 2-3 weeks. Right now, I am feeling great and training upper body and can still walk on the treadmill with some good icing and elevation afterwards. So, wish me luck and I'll see you all at the Arnold Classic. I am doing an armwrestling seminar for HERBICEPS Satuday night. Look for me there.
Hugs, Camala
ps I'll write an entry after my surgery and let everyone know how it went!

Tahoe came and went!

2005-01-24T17:02:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone. Sorry it took so long for me to write in the blog! Nick and I went to Lake Tahoe skiing. It was absolutely beautiful out there in the mountains. I had a little accident skiing the first day out on the mountain. I went to the doctor today and think I may have a strain or tear in my acl and possibly some meniscus damage. We'll see. Tommorrow I have my MRI and we may know more then but for sure more on Monday. I'm gonna keep training upperbody and let my knee rest.
The trip was wonderful and we still had a great time. It's always nice to be back home though. I'll keep ya updated on what's going on. Have a good one!
Camala

Home alone:(

2005-01-15T08:56:00.000-05:00

Both of my honey are gone this weekend, so this is a good focus time for me with my work outs and diets. I am treadmilling 2x a day and working out. Today is also a pampering day thanks to my Nick. I am going for a massage and pedicure. I just received an email from a friend that asked me if I'd be interested in working with a healing center in Marion. Which is right up my alley if you've read any of my personal profile. I could be doing training, workouts, and diet consultations. I'll eventually incorporate my holistic nursing into this possibly too. It's really exciting news.
So, are you all aware of the upcoming Arnold fitness adn bodybiolding expo? It's in March. I'll let you know the booth I'll be at, so you can drop by and say hello and asking any questions.
Have a good day! CamalaBrooke!

Train Hard

2005-01-11T22:37:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone! I just wanted to see how many made resolutions. Are they to work out and get in shape? It's a great one and many make it. You can tell when you go to the gym the first of the year. The gym is packed. If any has any questions about getting started feel free to drop me an email. Good luck on your goals for the 05 year. Goals is a great way to get you motivated to get your wonderful year started......yes, I printed out my contest schedule and put it on the fridge to look at many times during the day. I also wanted to update you all in my plans for the paid site. We are collecting lots of footage and in a few months videos and clips will be posted for members to veiw. So, keep an eye on the site for awesome new things to come.
I'll chat at you all later......Camala Brooke

The Workout!

2005-01-11T21:59:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone! Sorry it took so long to put my workout up, But here it is!
4 days a week-weights/5 days cardio 30-45 minutes.
DAY 1 WEIGHTS: UPPER BODY-2 EXERCISES EACH BODY PART(BACK,CHEST,SHOULDERS,BIS,TRIS)
DAY 2 WEIGHTS: LOWER BODY-2 EXERCISES EACH BODY PART(QUADS,HAMSTRINGS, AND CALVES)

DAY 1: BACK-pull ups-15 reps /(alt.workouts)lat. pull downs 125lbs. 4 sets of 15 reps
seated rows 90lbs.4 setd of 15 reps.
SHOULDERS-military press-40lb. 4 sets 10-12 reps. Side lateral raises 15-20 lbs 4 sets 15 reps.(alt. with side lateral cable raises)10lbs. 4 sets 10-12 reps.
BICEPS-cable curls 120-140lbs.4 sets 10-12 reps. alternating dumbell curls sitting incline 20-25 lbs. 4 sets 15 reps.
TRICEPS-cable tricep pressdowns 120-140lbs. 4 sets 12-15 reps
dips close grip...own body weight 4 sets 15-20 reps
CHEST-dumbell press 50 lb 4 sets 10-12 reps.
dumbell flyes 15-20 lbs 4 sets 15-20 reps/ alt.peckdeck machine 4 sets 15-20 reps.
(I usually superset chest exercises)
ABDOMINALS- bench curlups x 100 reps 4 sets
Floor v-ups...same
Ball crunches.......I intermix abs between all exercies to keep moving and rest only 30-45 seconds to make the workout with more cardiovascular involvement.
DAY 2: QUADS-squat 95-135 lbs.(2 reg. 2plie') 4 sets 15-20 reps.
lunge 30 lbs 4 sets 15 reps
step up 25lbs 4 sets 25 reps
HAMSTRINGS-dumbell deadlift 45lbs. 4 sets 25 reps.
legcurl (lying or standing) 50 lb 4 sets 15-25 reps
calf raise 4 sets 100 reps.
DAY 3 repeat of day 1 start with a different bodypart each time
DAY 4 repeat of day 2
Cardio-treadmill on incline for 30-45 minutes........six weeks prior to competition, I start sprinting and running stadium stairs.
If you have any questions let me know. I'll be posting how to calculate your basal metabolic rate BMR.
Later guys! Cam

Happy New Year!

2004-12-30T22:05:00.000-05:00

Have a safe and happy new year. Sayge and I are staying in and relaxing at home. be safe an tip up some Merlot for me! Tomm. I'll be posting my new workout.

Holiday Dieting.....................

2004-12-30T21:45:00.000-05:00

Sticking to my diet is incredibly difficult during the holiday season. My family loves to cookand eat. I always make sure I buy and keep only sensible and healty foods at our house at all times. That means I take home no leftovers from family gatherings and have only small portions of select things I really enjoy.
Keep the yummy things in moderation. Only eat things you really love. It's not realistic to eat competition style during this time. There are too many parties and family gatherings. I eat some fruit or a protein bar before a big meal too. This helps to keep me from overindulging. I also try to chew really well and eat at a slow pace. Remember to never go to a party ravenous!!!
I am thinking about my upcoming competition season too during this time. Putting a picture of someone you admire or you at your best on the fridge helps keep your ultimate goal in mind. I like to put my next years competition schedule close by too. Making an actual goal list is great. After the holidays is when I prepare my body by doing a body detox, colon cleansing system. I then follow up with starting a regiment of fat burners. As spring time rolls around I sprint and run bleachers. These work awesome for my body to get lean.
1.moderation during holiday times
2.goals at hand
3.detox body
4.start a fat burner regiment
5.cardio 4-5 week is a must

Here is a holiday yummy I'd like to pass on Healthy Egg Nog
Ingredients:
1 quart skim milk or soy milk
1 cup fat free egg substitute
1/2 cup fat free instant vanilla pudding powder
1/4 cup sugar or use splenda
1 tsp. rum extract
sprinkle nutmeg to taste
Instructions:
mix milk, egg,pudding powder,sugar,vanilla, rumextract in blender. Blend until smooth and chill for a few hours and then drink and enjoy!

Almost Christmas!

2004-12-18T21:47:00.000-05:00

I am almost ready for christmas. My honey and I will get to spend it together. I will post my new work out soon. I am looking forward to hearing more questions and suggestions for the web site. Soon, it will be a paid site with lots of awesome gallery and video clips. Have a great workout week. I know, it's difficult to stay motivated in this cold weather.

Burrrrrrrrr!

2004-12-15T07:59:00.000-05:00

Good morning fitness buffs! Today is the beginning of my 3 day fast. It's a great way to detox my body and get ready for a more strict diet. Day 1, I drink only water, organic juices, and soy protein shakes. Day 2, A couple les protein shakes, and more water and organic juice. Day 3 only water and organic juices. During this time I take no supplements but a colon/detox cleansing system. I folllow up with a weeks worth of probiotic (full spectrum)and take a dose every 1x week. Training day today is a simple chest/shoulders/triceps with 45 of treadmill on the incline at a fast walk pace.
Today, I am also wrapping up some final shopping. I am hoping that since it's duriing the week the stores won't be too overcrowded, HA! HA!
BTW, it's really cold here in Columbus Ohio!

our new pup, Sasha

2004-12-10T23:23:00.000-05:00

Thank goodness it's Friday!

2004-12-10T21:25:00.000-05:00

I just received an disturbing email from an email pal, Matt. I want to know if it is true. If anyone knows please email me and tell and give me the details. I mean how could anyone take 20% off of every female fitness sport? And where does genetics come to play? I think there needs to be some standard criteria for the divisions(fitness,figure, natural bodybuildiing, regular bodybuilding) Not just a panel of judges idea for the season they feel should be the look that year. It would make getting ready for a show much easier too. You'd have the criteria at hand what the judges are looking for.
Date:
December 6, 2004
From:
Office of the Vice ChairmanIFBB Professional Division
To:
All IFBB Professional Female Athletes
Re:
FEMALE MUSCULARITY

For aesthetics and health reasons, the IFBB Professional Division requests that female athletes in Bodybuilding, Fitness and Figure decrease the amount of muscularity by a factor of 20%.
This request for a 20% decrease in the amount of muscularity applies to those female athletes whose physiques require the decrease regardless of whether they compete in Bodybuilding, Fitness or Figure.
All professional judges have been advised of the proper criteria for assessing female physiques.
Sincerely,
Jim Manion Vice ChairmanIFBB Professional Divisionifbbprodivision@aol.com

Special Thanks!

2004-12-07T18:35:00.000-05:00

I just feel like it is only right to thank a special person that has helped make much of this possible. Mr. Rett Hodge! He gave me the contacts and support for me to start the modeling and photoshoots. So, to you Rett, Thank you! Thank you! You are an awesome and good friend.
OK, to all the fitness, bodybuildiing, and workout fanatics, Please let me know what you all think of this site. I welcome your comments and suggestions and questions.
I am gonna hop on the treadmill now.....................Oh! I almost forgot some important new news. Our family has a new member. Her name is Sosha, and italian greyhound puppy. She's absolutely sweet and very cute! I'll get some pics posted soon of her. Later gaters! Camala

Crazy weekend!

2004-12-05T14:32:00.000-05:00

Wow, what a busy time of year. With Christmas coming and al , the stores are crazy and everyone is busy. Nick and I are putting up our tree today with the help of Miss Sayge. Today was a great workout and Nick and I trained really hard...........back and bi's. It was definately a reality check with all the food around the holidays. I am watching what I eat closely. It's so easy to get some sweets or typical holiday yummys. My secret is I don't buy it, therefore I wont eat it. I have some great recipies for low fat and sugar holiday foods. I'll put them up this week. Enjoy the rest of this beautiful weekend and good luck getting all the shopping done too.

2004-12-01T08:55:00.000-05:00

Good morning to all! I am so excited to the website up and running. Please feel free to send any comments or questions to me regarding workouts, dieting or competition related things.
I want to share all of my training experience and with you. I have some great plans fo rthis coming year along with competitions and new awesome photo shoots, and a calender in the plans for 2006. I will be posting my current workout this week and cardio plan anmmd discussing off season dieting and holiday dieting. Thanks for taking the time to check this out and let me know what you think! Camala!

Welcome

2004-11-27T14:33:00.000-05:00

Welcome to my new blog! Please check back for regular updates.

http://www.camalabrooke.com