20 Weeks of Strength Building - Team Finish_No_Matter_What
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Back in action! Still going a bit easy til the rib is fully healed, but it feels much much better! Squats actually felt great as well, I think the forced break was actually very helpful.
Squats: 5x5 @ 125ish (heavier bar, total weight somewhere between 52 and 55 lb)
Benchpress: 2x5 @ empty bar, 3x5 @ 55. Bit of soreness in that rib muscle but not horrendous.
Wretched rows: Skipped. Benchpress was pushing it for the ribs so I stopped at that.2 -
Glad to hear it Amy. Hang in there as you doing great in spite of challenges that arise. You got this! You are going to be so proud of yourself when Week 20 get here.1
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Strong lifts done p90x shoulders and arms, followed by a 4 mile run. Its been hard trying to do both strong lifts and p90x. I was so sore last week I needed an extra rest day which means less calories burned. Feeling better today and accidentally burned more than my goal. yay!2
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Stronglift Rest Day
Kettlebell Swing
Morning Workout
Goblet squat-3X5X 30
Russian kettle bell swing-25X7X 30
Evening Workout with Husband he decided he has more time in the evening!
Goblet squat-3X5X 30
Russian kettle bell swing 25X7X 30
Keto 3 Week Challenge February 5th-25th
This type of eating really melts the fat off of my body! Since Sunday I have lost 2.6 pounds! Without any effort except the menu planning! My diary is open for those that want to get ideas.2 -
Hi all, I did my SL workout on Friday, had a massage on Saturday that really left me sore so I have been taking it easy ever since--SL 3x last week was clearly too much for me while my leg is healing.
Did a 35 minute walk on the treadmill yesterday and might do SL today but not increase the weight I am lifting. Might do the treadmill again instead, not sure yet. I have a sore throat and not sleeping well-stupid weather!
Checking in:
Plan: SL5x5
Start Date: 1/1/2017 {204#}
End Date: 05/21/2017 {179#}
Goals:
1. lose 25# of fat {197#: down 7#}
2. stick to a low carb diet {check!}
3. Follow hunger cues, and only eat when hungry {doing better, but room for improvement}
4. Improve mobility and be rid of the pain in my leg {huge improvement!}
5. Strengthen my back and hips (injury prevention) {check!}
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Kirstie- take care of yourself! Sounds like you are healing nicely. I hope your sore throat goes away!0
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fanncy0626 wrote: »Kirstie- take care of yourself! Sounds like you are healing nicely. I hope your sore throat goes away!
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Week: 6 Workout: #2
Squat 70 lb 4 × 6 (I hate squats!)
Bench Press 58 lb 4 x 6
Lat Pulldown 60 lb 4 x 6
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Stronglift Workout A
Squats-1X5X 55/65/75, 5X5X 85
BP-1X5X 45/55/65, 5X5X 75
BR-1X5X 75
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squats-3X5X 30
Russian kettle bell swing-25X7X 30
Keto 3 Week Challenge February 5th-25th
Day 4-the keto sticks shows I am definitely in ketosis. I lost another .2 pounds today. Bringing the total since Sunday to –2.8 pounds. Thanks for all the sharing of recipes! And all the information from the people that have been on this type of eating plan for a while.1 -
Hey all!
I hope those of you with injuries are doing better. Im still losing weight but it has slowed down quite a bit. Realized I had to adjust my calories to the weight I lost already so hopefully that will speed things up a bit. Just mentioning that in case some of you might have the same issue.
Yesterday I walked 6 miles on the treadmill. (yuck but it was pure ice out)
TodaySL 5x5
I kept all my weights the same though i was able to move up to 80lbs on the bench for one set. P90x still to come.
I took the last set of before pictures yesterday. It was very discouraging even though I can see a difference its obvious I still have a long way to go. That's fine. I wont quit trying but I don't need to be reminded in a picture. I am losing weight and my clothes are getting looser that's all I need to keep going.
Lets remember that every little bit counts. It wont happen overnight but it will happen if we don't give up!1 -
So true Rachael -- that's why we are Team Finish_No_Matter_What!2
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No workout today, but spent some time chasing my daughter around outside. In my area, it's 65 and sunny today, and tomorrow we have 6-12" of snow in the forecast
I'll be in the gym tomorrow though-I grew up in the Great Lakes snowbelt area of NY. Snow don't scare me *so tough*
I actually got on here today thought bc I was super excited to share a tiny little non-scale victory. Since it's gorgeous out, I wore a dress to work with no tights/leggings (scandalous!). I wore booties with heels, and as I was giving myself the once-over before walking out, I caught sight of my lower legs. I have so much more definition in my calves and shins than I did before losing weight! It's not an area I've ever measured, so I don't know how much actual change there is by the numbers, but I know I can see a difference, and my calf-high boots actually go over my calves now, which is delightful! So even though the scale's been stuck for a bit, something is happening.3 -
amyinthetardis1231 wrote: »No workout today, but spent some time chasing my daughter around outside. In my area, it's 65 and sunny today, and tomorrow we have 6-12" of snow in the forecast I'll be in the gym tomorrow though-I grew up in the Great Lakes snowbelt area of NY. Snow don't scare me *so tough*
I actually got on here today thought bc I was super excited to share a tiny little non-scale victory. Since it's gorgeous out, I wore a dress to work with no tights/leggings (scandalous!). I wore booties with heels, and as I was giving myself the once-over before walking out, I caught sight of my lower legs. I have so much more definition in my calves and shins than I did before losing weight! It's not an area I've ever measured, so I don't know how much actual change there is by the numbers, but I know I can see a difference, and my calf-high boots actually go over my calves now, which is delightful! So even though the scale's been stuck for a bit, something is happening.
Snow actually sounds great to me since we don't get too much in Georgia. And congrats on the calf definition. If we really put it into perspective that's even better than "scale" victory. Scale is number but the sexy calf is REAL! Go girl and keep up the great work!2 -
Awesome Amy!1
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amy- Fantastic NSV!1
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Squats: 3x5 @ 130, 1x4 @ 130. Form was getting sloppy in the 4th set so I stopped before I hurt myself.
OHP: 5x5 @ empty bar. Felt ok, small twinge in the rib muscle but not bad.
Deadlifts: 1x7 @ 135. Big girl plates! Did two extra because I was excited and bc I did less of the squats.2 -
Stronglift Rest Day
Oops I didn't realize what day it was and I started to do the squats! I guess I just love lifting heavy!
Squat-1X5X 55/65/75/85
Kettlebell Swing
Morning workout
Goblet squats-3X5X 30
Russian kettle bell swing-25X7X 30
Move more sit less every hour ten minute challenge 5hr
Russian kettle bell swing-50×7×30
Evening work out
Goblet squats-3X5X 30
Russian kettle bell swing 25X7X 30
Keto 3 Week Challenge February 5th-25th
A lot of good recipes, questions, and support!
Calorie Goal
Definitely way below calories!1 -
Amy, you lift some serious weight! I just can't imagine squatting 130 lbs.
Great job Mary!
My hunger is starting to increase but I think it's because TOM is about 6 days away.1 -
Hi all. Sorry I've been MIA this week, it's rough not feeling well, sleep is eluding me all.week.long. it's my time of month and some other personal things going on. I think past week I was too gung ho and then a week I am paying the price. Hoping to take it easy until Monday, then get back to.lifting.
Stretching, walks and baths until then.
Amy, awesome job on the calf definition and I agree squatting 130# is amazing! I feel badass at 80#!2 -
Stronglift Workout B
Squat -1X5X 55/65/75, 5X5X 85
OHP- 1X5X 45/50, 5X5X 55
DL - 1 X5X 95/105
Keto 3 Week Challenge February 5th-25th
Day 6- Focus is on getting high fat foods in during the day. Fantastic recipes!
We will be entertaining my son and daughter in law for a couple of days so I will be MIA! Have a great weekend everyone!2 -
Glad you taking good care of yourself Kirstie. Have a great time with family Mary.1
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Week: 6 Workout: #3
Deadlifts 105 lb 4 × 6
Shoulder Press 40 lb 4 × 6
Bentover DB Rows 30 lbs 4 x 6
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Thanks ladies! Not gonna lie, I'm a little intimidated at the thought of the next jump in squats--big girl plates to bring it up to 135! 130 is pretty heavy right now though. I think I'm going g to stick to 3x5 and stay at the same weight for a few workouts before I worry about moving up. Squats are starting to take a long time now bc I need to rest longer between sets. Also, I'm still in serious awe of some of the women who post hundreds of lbs in squats on other forums! A couple months ago 85 seemed like a lot. Now it's a light warm up weight. It's amazing how much and how fast things can change when you keep at it!4
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Strong lifts today. kept the weights the same. Actually tried to deadlift more but couldn't get it of the ground. Haha oh well. Also P90x legs and back plus a short walk.1
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Today was pretty annoying, TBH. Bros curling in the squat rack and hogging both benches--I couldn't finish my benchpress bc people were being really rude and thoughtless. One guy was sitting on the bench for a solid 20 min yakking with his buddy--same guy I had to chivvy out of the squat rack where he was curling, via many pointed stares--and another guy refused to let me work in even though he was obviously resting between sets and I only had 4 to do. I was so steamed when I left!
So for what I did get to do:
Squats 4x5 @ 130. Mostly with good form, a couple got kind of good morning-y so I stopped at 4.
Benchpress 1x5 @ empty bar, 1x5 at 55 while I was waiting for the squat rack.
Wretched rows: 3x10 @ 70.
I'm not at all bitter at having to do extra rows to make up for not being able to do something I like, no not at all.....blargh. Don't mind me, I'm moody today. Neither scale nor measurements are really working out right now, and I'm grumpy at having to cut my calories more.1 -
Stronglift Rest Day
Kettlebell Swing
GobletSquats -3X5X30
Russian Kettlebell Swing- 25X7X30
Keto 3 Week Challenge February 5th-25th
Day 7- still in ketosis and making meal plans ahead which helps me to be successful. I have heard of several people in our group that are having success in losing weight! Congratulations!2 -
What happened to the week....
Last workout was Sunday, really ?
Got family visiting, taxes, car broke down, working overtime.... Just realized I haven't worked out for the whole week. Argghh. I'm Super thankful it's not from injury tho.
Hope all is well and progressing with everyone! Happy lifting and losing!1 -
Stronglift Workout A
Squat-1X5X 55/65/75, 5X5X 85
BP-1X5X 45/55/65, 5X5X 75
BR-1X5X 75
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squat-3X5X 30
Russian kettle bell swing-25X 10 X 30
40lbs loss by May 27th Challenge
Exercise daily and stay at or under calorie goal. Check and check!
Keto 3 Week Challenge February 5th-25th
This is day one of week two. Love the food and the recipes! No need to go without dessert! There are plenty of sugarfree low-carb options!
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Checking in:
Plan: SL5x5
Start Date: 1/1/2017 {204#}
End Date: 05/21/2017 {179#}
Goals:
1. lose 25# of fat {193#: down 11#}
2. stick to a low carb diet {check!}
3. Follow hunger cues, and only eat when hungry {doing MUCH better}
4. Improve mobility and be rid of the pain in my leg {huge improvement!}
5. Strengthen my back and hips (injury prevention) {check!}
Last week I walked once, and did not lift at all. Following what my body is telling me. I did spend about 3 hours taking apart and cleaning my malfunctioning dishwasher, and trust me, that was a workout on its own! My thighs were killing me, all that squatting to get in there and scrub! Sore back after so I stretched and took an epsom salt bath. Slept better that night too. Hoping to feel up to lifting this week. Satisfied with my progress so far
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Stronglift Rest Day
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squat-3X5X 30
Russian kettle bell swing-30 X 10 X 30
We have now increased the number of swings to 10 per set.
40lbs loss by May 27th Challenge
Exercise daily and stay under calorie goal!
Keto 3 Week Challenge February 5th-25th
I lost .8 pounds and am in ketosis. I love eating this way very filling never hungry and always expect to see a loss! The great thing is that I know it is Fat that is actually being burned especially from liver and belly fat!
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