Confession Time! ((ABSOLUTELY NO JUDGEMENT))

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  • Susieq_1994
    Susieq_1994 Posts: 5,361 Member
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    I signed up to give blood tomorrow. Last time I gave blood I passed out at work. Hopefully that doesn't happen again!

    Last time I had blood taken (wasn't even a donation, just a blood test!) I fainted right there in the chair 30 seconds later. :D
  • MelissaPhippsFeagins
    MelissaPhippsFeagins Posts: 8,063 Member
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    Way to go, Vix! But, you're wrong, OHP is the devil. Bench is only an evil witch.
  • Oberon21
    Oberon21 Posts: 13,235 Member
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    When a former coworker dies in his sleep at 50, it's pretty sobering. I'm glad that a) I do have my affairs in order and b) I'm taking care of my health better than most people I know IRL.

    Oh, no. That is terrible. Did they have kids?
  • Oberon21
    Oberon21 Posts: 13,235 Member
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    I signed up to give blood tomorrow. Last time I gave blood I passed out at work. Hopefully that doesn't happen again!

    Yay for you! I am due to give again soon. They keep advertising a blood shortage so I'm anxious to be eligible again. Good luck today!
  • Oberon21
    Oberon21 Posts: 13,235 Member
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    MissKalhan wrote: »
    Hi all! If you have me on Facebook or Instagram you have seen these already so you get to enjoy them again!
    So I will do a meet breakdown for yall since I haven't done one at all yet so lucky you guys! We left to go to the venue at 6am, weigh ins were at 8am and start time was 10am. Squats: First was at 85kg (187lbs), Austyn is a firm believer of your first should be considered your last warm up so you will for sure be on the board. Second 90kg (198lbs) which moved sooo quick and third attempt was at 97.5kgs (215lbs) which is a new PR and went smooooth.

    Bench: Bench is the DEVIL. First attempt was 40kg (88lbs) which flew off the chest, second attempted was 45kg (99lbs) which I failed for both times. I am ticked off over that one, not sure what happened there but I am determined to hit 115+ for my comp in November with bench.

    Deadlifts: First was 105kgs (231lbs), second was 110kgs (242lbs) and third attempt was 122.5kgs (270lbs) which I failed. Now time for the story about the third attempt, my previous PR was 245lbs which is 25lbs lower than my last attempt. That attempt was selected on a range from Austyn by Martin, but Austyn diverted from the original game plan because well I was sick and not pulling as much as expected (not an excuse I swear!). Needless to say Martin felt horrible for stealing a PR from me haha.

    Austyn is now leaving us to move back to Ontario, we will still be coaching with him but I'm sad about it. Him and his girlfriend are wonderful people, we will hopefully be seeing them in February when we go to Calgary to see him compete in Nationals. Below is a photo of Team Apex (all of Austyn's clients) and his GF, there was a tonne of us at this competition. As well as the three of us, we went to dinner as a team afterwards and then they hit the road to head back home.

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    You look great and congratulations! I still can't imagine lifting that much weight.
  • Oberon21
    Oberon21 Posts: 13,235 Member
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    MissKalhan wrote: »
    Thanks for the full run-down, Vix! I appreciated it, even if everyone else doesn't. LOL ;)

    You'll PR that dead next time!

    I'm four weeks out from Regionals, thinking about my numbers. Here's what I'm hoping for, at this point:

    Squat: 225 lbs (would be a PR by 20 lbs)
    Bench: 170 lbs (would be a PR by 9 lbs)
    Deads: 375 lbs (super-lofty, and would be a PR by 19 lbs).

    Too lazy to convert all those to kgs. :D

    November is our next one so I am determined! I haven't decided on numbers aside from bench, I thinks squats I would love to hit 250lbs.

    You'll do it!
  • Oberon21
    Oberon21 Posts: 13,235 Member
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    Thanks for the full run-down, Vix! I appreciated it, even if everyone else doesn't. LOL ;)

    You'll PR that dead next time!

    I'm four weeks out from Regionals, thinking about my numbers. Here's what I'm hoping for, at this point:

    Squat: 225 lbs (would be a PR by 20 lbs)
    Bench: 170 lbs (would be a PR by 9 lbs)
    Deads: 375 lbs (super-lofty, and would be a PR by 19 lbs).

    Too lazy to convert all those to kgs. :D

    What did you decide on FL?
  • spamarie
    spamarie Posts: 2,825 Member
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    I signed up to give blood tomorrow. Last time I gave blood I passed out at work. Hopefully that doesn't happen again!

    Good luck! Despite all the needles people keep inflicting on me at the moment, I oddly miss giving blood. Something to aim for in 2019 once I'm all done with this baby making phase.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,442 Member
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    Oberon21 wrote: »
    Thanks for the full run-down, Vix! I appreciated it, even if everyone else doesn't. LOL ;)

    You'll PR that dead next time!

    I'm four weeks out from Regionals, thinking about my numbers. Here's what I'm hoping for, at this point:

    Squat: 225 lbs (would be a PR by 20 lbs)
    Bench: 170 lbs (would be a PR by 9 lbs)
    Deads: 375 lbs (super-lofty, and would be a PR by 19 lbs).

    Too lazy to convert all those to kgs. :D

    What did you decide on FL?

    Gonna pass. Maybe 2018. I'd rather scuba dive in Belize. ;)
  • MissKalhan
    MissKalhan Posts: 2,282 Member
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    Oberon21 wrote: »
    Thanks for the full run-down, Vix! I appreciated it, even if everyone else doesn't. LOL ;)

    You'll PR that dead next time!

    I'm four weeks out from Regionals, thinking about my numbers. Here's what I'm hoping for, at this point:

    Squat: 225 lbs (would be a PR by 20 lbs)
    Bench: 170 lbs (would be a PR by 9 lbs)
    Deads: 375 lbs (super-lofty, and would be a PR by 19 lbs).

    Too lazy to convert all those to kgs. :D

    What did you decide on FL?

    Gonna pass. Maybe 2018. I'd rather scuba dive in Belize. ;)

    Yesss!

    This is why we plot trips around lifting comps lol. I think the next big one (Florida in Feb as well), I'm going to compete. xD
  • MelissaPhippsFeagins
    MelissaPhippsFeagins Posts: 8,063 Member
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    Oberon21 wrote: »
    When a former coworker dies in his sleep at 50, it's pretty sobering. I'm glad that a) I do have my affairs in order and b) I'm taking care of my health better than most people I know IRL.

    Oh, no. That is terrible. Did they have kids?

    No. He was single. His poor little mama found him. He didn't call her that morning answer the phone when she called him so she went to his place. (That would be my worst nightmare.)

    ETA: they think it was undiagnosed sleep apnea.
  • spamarie
    spamarie Posts: 2,825 Member
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    How sad Mel. I guess if he died in his sleep he probably didn't suffer, but still, it's no age at all.

    Sudden deaths are always so shocking. One of my uncles passed unexpectedly in his mid fifties. I think he had a heart condition that runs in our family, but hadn't had it checked out. It's a crying shame - the aunts who have had it looked at have all made it into their 70s. There's a lesson to be learned.
  • Oberon21
    Oberon21 Posts: 13,235 Member
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    Oberon21 wrote: »
    Thanks for the full run-down, Vix! I appreciated it, even if everyone else doesn't. LOL ;)

    You'll PR that dead next time!

    I'm four weeks out from Regionals, thinking about my numbers. Here's what I'm hoping for, at this point:

    Squat: 225 lbs (would be a PR by 20 lbs)
    Bench: 170 lbs (would be a PR by 9 lbs)
    Deads: 375 lbs (super-lofty, and would be a PR by 19 lbs).

    Too lazy to convert all those to kgs. :D

    What did you decide on FL?

    Gonna pass. Maybe 2018. I'd rather scuba dive in Belize. ;)

    Oh, me too!
  • Oberon21
    Oberon21 Posts: 13,235 Member
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    crosbylee wrote: »
    We signed on our property yesterday. We purchased the house plan and now need to find a builder and get started. It is getting real here!! I will be in a new house by next year!!! I won't lie, I am excited. I have one room set aside for my stuff.(aka PRx rack and weights and all the other stuff I have.)
    I also have to confess, I haven't worried any about what I have been eating and it shows. Stuck scale and all that.

    That's great on the house! Congratulations! Now get it together in the eating!!! (Easier said than done, as I know).
  • Oberon21
    Oberon21 Posts: 13,235 Member
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    MissKalhan wrote: »
    Oberon21 wrote: »
    Thanks for the full run-down, Vix! I appreciated it, even if everyone else doesn't. LOL ;)

    You'll PR that dead next time!

    I'm four weeks out from Regionals, thinking about my numbers. Here's what I'm hoping for, at this point:

    Squat: 225 lbs (would be a PR by 20 lbs)
    Bench: 170 lbs (would be a PR by 9 lbs)
    Deads: 375 lbs (super-lofty, and would be a PR by 19 lbs).

    Too lazy to convert all those to kgs. :D

    What did you decide on FL?

    Gonna pass. Maybe 2018. I'd rather scuba dive in Belize. ;)

    Yesss!

    This is why we plot trips around lifting comps lol. I think the next big one (Florida in Feb as well), I'm going to compete. xD

    I think quik should do that one too and I'll come down and cheer you both on!
  • MissKalhan
    MissKalhan Posts: 2,282 Member
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    BC is being ravaged by forest fires lately, our cit is under a air condition advisory. Typically you can see mountains here, also it is sunny and 30. Welcome to the Wild West!
  • crosbylee
    crosbylee Posts: 3,455 Member
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    Oberon21 wrote: »
    crosbylee wrote: »
    We signed on our property yesterday. We purchased the house plan and now need to find a builder and get started. It is getting real here!! I will be in a new house by next year!!! I won't lie, I am excited. I have one room set aside for my stuff.(aka PRx rack and weights and all the other stuff I have.)
    I also have to confess, I haven't worried any about what I have been eating and it shows. Stuck scale and all that.

    That's great on the house! Congratulations! Now get it together in the eating!!! (Easier said than done, as I know).

    Thanks, you are right, I do need to get it together. I will keep working on that one.
  • crosbylee
    crosbylee Posts: 3,455 Member
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    Tami, you have got this!! Your dedication to yourself is awesome!