March-ing in to Spring!
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I made my Saturday lifts, felt pretty good - Sunday I cleaned like crazy for 4 hours - Today is a rest day
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This is one of the very reasons that I enjoy sharing words of kindness to others when the opportunity arise. You just never know when it's exactly what they needed in that moment. And big kudos to you for taking care of yourself during that moment Isca_1. I've obviously never met you in person and yet you inspire me just with your postings. Keep up the great work!Went to the Chiro on Sat...having shoulder and knee problems again, ugh.
Yesterday SL's
Was having a horrible day yesterday, I have a special needs child and he was just way out of control. Hubbie told me to get out and hit the gym, wasn't sure how it was going to go. On the way out, after changing, this lady stopped me and said that she found me tor be really inspirational, I get in, lift heavy weights and not afraid to sweat it up. I almost started crying. It's amazing how just a little something says out of kindness, can really change a persons day.
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@Isca_1 I'm glad to hear hitting the gym and a kind comment helped improve your day.
@jthiara welcome! It's awesome to hear that Stronglifts has improved your daily life so much! Keep on posting here.
@fanncy0626 good way to get those swings in! You're almost there.
This morning KB work. I'm still waiting for my bigger kettlebell. Heaps of mini KBs around, but seems it's hard getting heavier ones. I was feeling a bit meh about working out this morning, so I took that as a sign that I needed to make it a bit more challenging and increased the swing reps from 15 to 20 per set. The plan called for 19 sets, but made it 20 to make it an even 400 swings for the morning. Still working on a minute timer for the swings, so my work period is now up to 35 seconds and rest of 25 seconds. It was the right amount of challenging so I wasn't bored.
Goblet Squats: 5x5 at 16kg
KB Swings: 20x20 at 16kg
The girls at work commented that I'm looking skinnier this week, and yesterday I bought a pair of jeans in size 10 (AUS) when I'm usually a size 12 so that was kind of cool. They are a tiny bit tight, hopefully they'll loosen up a bit. They are more of a faux leather, not denim. Getting a bit more definition and my lifts are still improving, so yay for strong.0 -
ninenines- you're doing amazing! You will probably have to order your Kettlebell. You can do that online or through a sporting goods store.0
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@fanncy0626 yeah, I have ordered them, my cousin has a sports store and I think they forgot to order them the first time I went in.
I haven't wanted to bother them about it, but it's been a few weeks now. 0 -
Stronglifts Rest Day
10,000 Kettlebell Swing Challenge
GobletSquat - 3x7x25
Russian Kettlebell Swing 34x15x25 = 510
Day 22 Challenge Total = 8,100
Swimming
Freestyle- 45 minutes
2016 - 1,000 Mile Walking Challenge
Goal of 5 miles
It feels good to have my workout done in the morning. I just need to finish my walking for the day. I split it up so I can take the puppy out for three nice walks.0 -
Thanks for the nice replies. I have found that the working out really helps me focus with other things and is a great stress reliever, which is most needed!
SL's
Squat 1x5@175pds, 4x5@155pds - dropped down again, knee was achy and didn't want to push it.
BP 5x5@100pds
Row 5x5@115pds
OMG, I just hit 100pds on a bench! I am for some reason really excited about this. Had to have a spotter on the last one set, wasn't sure if I was going to make it or not....but did it with no hands from him on the bar! Wooohoo! Sorry, excited
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Wow, I've been falling behind, it's great to catch up on what you've all been doing! I've had a stressy week, but I did make it to the gym a couple of times, and got a decent bike ride in, so not all bad.
Tonight I replaced front squats and barbell lunges with kettlebell goblet squats and lunges. I don't feel like my form is right with the barbell on those two, and I find I can go reaaaaallllly deep with a kettlebell squat.
Then some leg extensions and curls, and calf work.
I'm a wee bit concerned I'm not working hard enough on PHUL as I'm only doing it three days a week. But I'll keep at it for now. I'm going to have a BIG deload month in May as we're off on a four week bike tour - I'll have strong legs, but that's it! So I guess I'll be restarting in June, whatever programme I choose.0 -
@Isca_1 100 pounds is freaking awesome! Great job.
Finished off yesterday with workout B of the kettlebell program.
Alternating Press: 2x5,4,3,2
Band Assisted Pull Up (2 bands): 2x5,4,3,2
Stronglifts A first thing this morning. I don't get my best lifts first thing in the morning, but OHP is generally pretty tough any time of day. There was no way I was getting a fifth rep in the first few sets, but I had a bit longer rest before the fifth set and was able to squeeze out one more rep. It was glacially slow though.
Front Squat: 3x5 at 22.5kg
OHP: 4,4,4,4,5 at 25kg.
DL: 1x5 at 60kg, 1x5 at 70kg0 -
Isca- Congratulations!!! That's a lot of weight!0
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Wow, I've been falling behind, it's great to catch up on what you've all been doing! I've had a stressy week, but I did make it to the gym a couple of times, and got a decent bike ride in, so not all bad.
Tonight I replaced front squats and barbell lunges with kettlebell goblet squats and lunges. I don't feel like my form is right with the barbell on those two, and I find I can go reaaaaallllly deep with a kettlebell squat.
Then some leg extensions and curls, and calf work.
I'm a wee bit concerned I'm not working hard enough on PHUL as I'm only doing it three days a week. But I'll keep at it for now. I'm going to have a BIG deload month in May as we're off on a four week bike tour - I'll have strong legs, but that's it! So I guess I'll be restarting in June, whatever programme I choose.
Where are you biking for four weeks? Envious!
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no workout. but i booked a double session at the big local massage college today, and rode my bike half the distance to and from. so there was that.
guy may have fixed my clicky, sticky, clunky si joint that i was convinced was a rotated pelvis, by going all arnie on the deep upper-femur attachment point of my
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i feel sort of silly. but i also feel like my si is moving more freely than it has for a while, and now maybe my ql will chill out as well. so i'll suck a little silliness up.0 -
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Where are you biking for four weeks? Envious!
France! We're flying to the south and cycling north! Tent, loads of panniers ... I can't wait!
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This is one of the very reasons that I enjoy sharing words of kindness to others when the opportunity arise. You just never know when it's exactly what they needed in that moment. And big kudos to you for taking care of yourself during that moment Isca_1. I've obviously never met you in person and yet you inspire me just with your postings. Keep up the great work!Went to the Chiro on Sat...having shoulder and knee problems again, ugh.
Yesterday SL's
Was having a horrible day yesterday, I have a special needs child and he was just way out of control. Hubbie told me to get out and hit the gym, wasn't sure how it was going to go. On the way out, after changing, this lady stopped me and said that she found me tor be really inspirational, I get in, lift heavy weights and not afraid to sweat it up. I almost started crying. It's amazing how just a little something says out of kindness, can really change a persons day.
Special hubby to a wonderful NSV! No truer words DDHFREE! I would have cried...or maybe tried to hold out till I got in the car, just saying.0 -
That sounds incredible. Please give a full report when you get back.scrittrice wrote: »
Where are you biking for four weeks? Envious!
France! We're flying to the south and cycling north! Tent, loads of panniers ... I can't wait!
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Ariadnula - it sounds like you are going to have a terrific time! I can't wait to see pictures and hear how everything goes.0
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Still going - I have a slight tendency to fall off of my check-ins but I haven't given up so yay for that!
Yesterday:
SL
Squats: 2x5x45, 1x3x74, 5x5x110 (finally bumped up 5lb and it was fine, plan is to stick here for a week or two before the next bump up - slow and steady, ya know?!)
Bench: 2x5x45, 5x5x70
Row: 5x5x70
Went well, I think - did my 10 minute warmup thingy. It was fine, I'm definitely noticing that I'm getting stronger with it.
Today:
35 min treadmill.
.25 mile at 3.2mph
1 mile at 5 mph jog
.25 mile at 3.0mph
1 mile at 5.3 mph jog
2 min. cool down
I'm sleeping better and it shows in my stamina and strength. I think it must've just been a seasonal thing. I'm still not logging quite enough hours of sleep, but I'm SO happy that the sleep quality has vastly improved this week.
Also, hubby NSV: I said, 'These pants are getting baggier' - he said, 'yes, you're doing it!' I said, 'I'm trying." he said" No. You're not trying, you're DOING." 0 -
StrongLift Workout
Squat-1X5X 95/100/105/110, 5X5X 115
Sumo squat-5X5X 100
BP-1X5X 55/60/65, 5X5X 70
BR-5X5X 75
10,000 Kettlebell Swing Challenge
Russian Kettlebell Swing- 27X10X25 = 270
Day 23 Challenge Total = 8,370
Walk 1,000 Miles Challenge
Goal 5 miles
All I can say is yay! I really do not enjoy exercising. I love to eat. I have chosen exercises that give me the most bang for my buck! In addition they are not very time-consuming. And the walking is pleasurable. As well as necessary when you have a puppy!0 -
Deena- great NSV!0
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fanncy0626 wrote: »All I can say is yay! I really do not enjoy exercising. I love to eat.
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KB Alternating Press: 4x5,3,2
Band assisted Pullup (two bands): 4x5,3,2
Netball game tonight.0 -
Skipped my workout on Monday. Got confirmation that our oldest dog has terminal cancer, so drowned myself in wine and chips instead. It is a maintenance week now :P
Tonight:
Squat - 3x5 at 105 lbs
Pull ups - 4,4,3
OHP - 3x5 at 50 lbs
DL - 1x5 at 150 lbs
Row - 3x5 at 65 lbs
Close grip BP - 3x8 at 55 lbs
Barbell curl - 3x6 at 45 lbs
Hanging knee raises - 3x100 -
I like exercising and I love to eat. *dreams of donuts*
Need to catch up from my two days of lifting.
Yesterday: My right sinus thinks something is there that shouldn't be (there might be, long story) so it's attacking and that causes swelling. It's looking better now than it did earlier today to the point I can barely feel it under my eye but for most of the day it was quite puffy. And since I was taking meds periodically through the night and morning, I suspended the IF in order to not taking a bunch of pills on empty stomach. I don't have the best foods in my room as it's more where I store what I don't want to share with the roommates, so I have way too much candy while tired.
Chapter 6: OHP - aka random upper body really
10 minute warm up on elliptical
OHP 2x10 @ 45, 1x6 @ 65 and 3x5 @ 75 - not too heavy but not the lightest either
pull ups 3x1 barely, here was where my arms were just blah. Also 1 set of chin ups for 2ish reps. Talked some with gym owner during this time too about pull ups and such. He showed me a pick of him in his early 20's when he did competitions. Interesting at least.
tricep cable pushdown with rope 3x8 @ 80
bicep cable curl 3x10 @ 40 - gym got a new attachment for cables
seated row 3x10 @ 70
lateral raises 3x8 @ 10
around world 3x8 @ 5 - tried just for fun
30 minutes on elliptical. Also managed to hit my bag that had my notebook in it with elliptical pedal and dinged up the front cover. Poor book. Got to watch Chopped so that was fun at least.
Today: Another day, another set of lifting. Face is getting a little better but still swollen and my right eye twitched a little during some of the lifting session. I also forgot my notebook so had to go back to apartment after starbucks to get it. And still managed to forget lifting belt. Managed without but it was rough on the last set.
Chapter 6: Squats
warm up on elliptical
Squats 2x10 @ 45, 1x8 @ 95, 1x6 @ 135, 1x4 @ 165
working set - 3x2 @ 190 - last rep was a grind for sure
overload 260 for a count of 15
pause squat 140 1x2 - easy since just 2 reps
good morning 3x10 @ 95
sumo deadlift 1x6 @ 135, 3x5 @ 195 - heaviest so far but managed okay
30 minutes on elliptical while watching food network to end the session and legs were tired after all of that.
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Lifts today - 10 minutes of movements on 5 stupid hours of sleep. It nearly killed me.
Squats: 2x5x45, 1x3x75, 5x5x110
OHP: 5x5x60
Reads: 1x5x115
Glad I pushed through - sleepy or not...0 -
Miriam- I am so sorry to hear about your dog!0
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10,000 Kettlebell Swing Challenge
GobletSquat- 3X7X 25
Russian Kettlebell Swing- 50X10X25 = 500
Day 24 Challenge Total = 8,870
Swimming
Freestyle- 45 minutes
I know yesterday I said I don't like exercise I love to eat. I want to re-state that and say I love what exercise does for me, it allows me to eat!0 -
I've fallen behind on my check-ins here - I got hit with a stomach bug and spent two days on almost no calories. Ugh.
Last Thursday 3/17:
SL workout B
Squat 5x5 @ 77.5 lbs
OHP 5x5 @ 45 lbs
Dead 1x5 @ 145 lbs
Sick Friday/Sat.
Sunday 3/20:
Skipped lifts, but kept my preexisting plans to meet friends for hot vinyasa yoga (I'd never go to this one on my own. Torturous during but that afterglow is worth it.) Also did 45 min of hatha on my own at home.
Monday 3/21:
Postural strength and shoulder exercises.
Tuesday 3/22:
this should have been my SL day, but, I intentionally skipped it so that my quads would be fresh for backbending yoga series in the evening. Planning paid off - did a successful drop back to wheel pose!
Wednesday 3/23:
Morning:
SL workout A
Squat 5x5 @ 80lbs
Bench 5x5 @ 60ls
Row 5x5 @ 57.5 lbs
Iced my shoulder after this workout. But, not due to scary pain... mostly my trap was sore, in a way that felt somewhat productive, probably originating from Sunday's repetitive chaturagna flows, and consistent use since.
Evening:
1 hour at the trampoline park! Fun and sweaty. Didn't collide with any children. = success.
Even when I lapse, it is great to log in and read through all your posts - helps me get back on track! Keep up the great work!0 -
