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Let's Count Up to 16 Weeks of Strength Building
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wow!0
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happymom221 wrote: »Great work. I took pics in 2015
Jan. may. October. Will take pics and measurements in 2 more months
Wow!!! Fantastic progress! Have you been lifting since u started in Jan 2015?
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I have been lifting since I started- I started on machines and then went to Dumbbells etc. now following SL- so the barbell is new to me) I love the routine, the app and mostly the routine. No more "I don't feel like doing that (squats) today" is allowed!!
I went from 220 to a lowest of 145. I expect weight to stay about the same in the next couple months but I hope for toning especially in the thighs!0 -
Awesome progress happymom!!!!0
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HappyMom, what fantastic results. Your progress is so awesome and so inspiring. It lets me know that I am on the right path. Thank you for sharing HappyMom and keep up the GREAT work! I am so glad to be doing this with you ladies.0
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Happymom, for your nutrition are you focused on a calorie deficit and macros?0
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I eat low(ish) carb. I have Crohn's disease so can't go too low because of weakness, dizziness and energy.
My diet is a big serving of veggies with protein at every meal. And lots of fat!!
When carefully dieting in 2015 my macros were 60% fat. 20% protein and 20% carbs.
A typical day is lunch. huge salad with protein salad Dressing
Snack. 3-4 pm is My problem time. I always drink hot tea and try for a PLANNED snack. (Or else I make bad choices). Deviled eggs, Raw Mushrooms Dipped in BLue cheese dressing or tomato soup. Something salty and satisfying. I have kids so the Oreos are always tempting.
Dinner. Protein and cooked green veggie
I always add lots of "fat"-- mayo mixed with sirracha, olives, avocado, bacon, hard boiled eggs.
After dinner I drink flavored decaf with HWC. It keeps me from eating more, slows me down, satisfies that need for something sweet.
I also cut back on eating out, alcohol and processed food/ artificial sugar
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Thanks for the tips n sharing ur pics happymom. It is inspiring. I wish i started lifting earlier....but i'm really glad im lifting now!!!
Im so happy to be in this group...it is motivating to have like minded people and not always having to defend my strength goals
Keep on rockin' y'all!0 -
Thanks for answering my question happymom.0
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Week 5
Workout on Jan 27, 2016
Routine: Workout A
Squat
Set 1: 75 lbs × 6
Set 2: 75 lbs × 6
Set 3: 75 lbs × 6
Set 4: 75 lbs × 6
Bench Press
Set 1: 52 lbs × 6
Set 2: 52 lbs × 6
Set 3: 52 lbs × 6
Set 4: 52 lbs × 6
Bent Over Row
Set 1: 65 lbs × 6
Set 2: 65 lbs × 6
Set 3: 65 lbs × 6
Set 4: 65 lbs × 5
Notes: Repeat this weight next time and only increased by 2.5 going forward.
I am thrill at how much better I perform on the BP. Now that my form is better, I was able to just push with no problems.0 -
Week 5
Workout on Jan 27, 2016
Routine: Workout A
Squat
Set 1: 75 lbs × 6
Set 2: 75 lbs × 6
Set 3: 75 lbs × 6
Set 4: 75 lbs × 6
Bench Press
Set 1: 52 lbs × 6
Set 2: 52 lbs × 6
Set 3: 52 lbs × 6
Set 4: 52 lbs × 6
Bent Over Row
Set 1: 65 lbs × 6
Set 2: 65 lbs × 6
Set 3: 65 lbs × 6
Set 4: 65 lbs × 5
Notes: Repeat this weight next time and only increased by 2.5 going forward.
I am thrill at how much better I perform on the BP. Now that my form is better, I was able to just push with no problems.
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Great work DDHfree. Awesome benches!
Wed workout.
SQ:45kg
5x5
Bench:27.5kg
5/5/4/4/5
Barbell Row:35kg
4/4/3/3/2
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Sixpacklady and Jesmine- great !! Keep it up0
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Workout B
Deadlift 70 lbs - my strongest lift
Pullups - did inverted rows
OHP 30lbs - my weakest lift0 -
Sixpacklady and Jesmine, every time you post your results you are one step closer to your fitness goal! Keep going!0
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Sixpacklady....nice work.
Are you working on doing a pull up? That is one of my goals this year but wasnt sure how to work towards it other than trying the assisted pullup machine.0 -
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JesmineDNCS wrote: »Sixpacklady....nice work.
Are you working on doing a pull up? That is one of my goals this year but wasnt sure how to work towards it other than trying the assisted pullup machine.
Yes, I am hoping to do at least 1 pull up by the end of the year. Hopefully losing weight and doing inverted rows etc might help.0 -
You are all doing great! Keep up the good work!0
