20 Weeks of Strength Building - Team Finish_No_Matter_What
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My 3rd 4th week results. Unfortunately it is not at all inspiring. I have come to the conclusion that I am so tired of dieting. My weight continues to yo yo - like it has for so many years. I've tried so many diets it's ridiculous. I imagine I could still find a way to stick with a deficit and eventually reach my goals but if I'm honest, I am just sick of everything diet. Sorry to have to post this guys but I have to be real in my delivery.
That said, I am still Team Finish_No_Matter_What. But I'm going to try something different. I'm going try eating in a way where it's nearly impossible to overeat and you still lose fat while eating a whole food lifestyle diet. I need to accept that diets do not work for ME. That I should not have to feel hungry to reach idea body weight. So I am going to try to eat not only whole plant based foods but low calorie density and a big focused on non processed. The idea is to retrain taste buds to be satisfied with simple foods that don't trigger a desire to overeat. I'm not trying to start a discussion about diets and I respect each of your choices. I just want to post my plan and continue to try to figure out what will work for me long term. I will be trying this way of eating and continuing to strength train.
Before I share my results I should share that I was down to 133.2 on last Friday. Also, I'm sorry if my post sounds a little depressing but I am not at all depressed. I am actually excited -- same excitement I always feel when I try something different. I am still looking for that lifestyle change and I am convinced that I should not have to feel hungry. But I also believe I finally have a good grasp on why it's been so difficult for me and many others.
My Results Now: From 136.6 last results post to 139.8. At least I'm not back up to starting weight of 146.
Go Team Finish_No_Matter_What
Girrrrlll I've been feeling really frustrated with the scale for months now. I hit a low of 171 a couple weeks ago and now just bouncing back and forth between the same 3-4 lbs and no real inches change. My diary says I should be losing, but it's not playing out that way. So frustrating! I hope you're able to find a solution that works for you soon.2 -
Stronglift Workout A
Squats-1X5X 55/65/75/85, 5X5X 90
BP-1X5X 45/55/65, 5X5X 75
BR-1X5X 75
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squats-3X5X 35
Russian kettle bell swing-13X7X 35
40lbs loss by May 27 Challenge
Nicer weather today! I am going to take 2-2 mile walk today. Just getting ready to go on the first of my 2 mile walks today.
Carb re-feed results. Keto stick says I am producing ketones. I only gained 1 pound. I felt wide-awake and energetic this morning. I find I do not love
sweets anymore! At least they did not taste as good as I remember!
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Squats 3x3 @ 155
OHP 62/67/67/62/62. I may need some microplates, otherwise I'm going to be doing these splits awhile to build up enough strength to move up in weights.
Deadlifts 142/142/142/157/157/157. Felt pretty good! No one around to video but my back felt fine.1 -
You guys are so awesome. Thanks for the well wishes Mary. And Amy I so appreciate that some one understands where I am coming from. I appreciate all of your support so very much!2
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Stronglift Rest Day
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squat-6X5X 35
Russian kettle bell swing-26X 10 X 35
40lbs loss by May 27th Challenge
I will get at least two- 2 mile walks in today. Maybe more! Yesterday I got an extra walk in and today is supposed to be just as beautiful out.
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Week: 13 Workout: 1
Squats 60 lbs 4x6
BP 53 lbs 4x6
Hyper extensions 4 x 6
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Stronglift Workout B
Squats-1X5X 55/65/75/85, 5X5X 90
OHP- 1X5X 45/50, 5X5X 55
DL- 15X 95/105/115/120
Kettlebell Swing
Rest Day
40lbs loss by May 27 Challenge
Walk a 2 mile walk this morning then mall walking all afternoon!0 -
Hi all, its been awhile since I checked in. I am still dealing with my chronic leg pain, but have been to a new doctor as well as a spine doctor, have an MRI scheduled for this week to see if I have a pinched nerve or what the issue is. They also want me to go to a chiropractor and get xrays. They think I may need physical therapy. Still going to massage regularly and not getting much exercise in. When I do feel good I tend to over do it-like gardening for 8 hours and being in pain for the next 48! My diet went south 2 weeks ago but I am now ready to rein it back in with only 2# of damage.
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Mini-deload on squats and rows to concentrate on form. Also used the skinny bar for squats to see if that made any difference; I don't think so for those, but definitely for the upper body stuff.
Squats: 3x5 @ 155, really focusing on getting below parallel.
Bench press: 5x5 @ 82
Wretched rows: 3x5 @ 872 -
Stronglift Rest Day
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squat-6X5X 35
Russian kettle bell swing-26X 10 X 35
40lbs loss by May 27th Challenge
I will get a 2 mile walk in today.
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Stronglift Workout A
Squats-1X5X 55/65/75/85, 5X5X 90
BP-1X5X 45/55/65, 5X5X 75
BR-1X5X 80
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squats-3X5X 35
Russian kettle bell swing-16X7X 35
40lbs loss by May 27 Challenge
Fantastic weather today! I am going to take 2-2 mile walk today. Just getting ready to go on the first of my 2 mile walks today.
I have lost the 1 lb I gained with the carb re-feed plus another 0.8 lb.0 -
Squats 5/5/3 @ 155 in my socks (with kittens on them). I like squatting in socks! Much more comfortable than the collection of blisters I've accumulated from my Chucks rubbing my toes.
OHP (seated): 5x5 @ 62. These are easy enough that I want to move up, but I'd need fractionals.
Deads: 142 x 2 to warm up, 157 X 5 working set.1 -
Stronglift Rest Day
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squat-6X5X 35
Russian kettle bell swing-32X7X 35
40lbs loss by May 27th Challenge
Rainy day but I will get 2 - 2 mile walks in today. I just have to wear my raincoat.
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Stronglift Workout B
Squats-1X5X 55/65/75/85, 5X5X 90
OHP- 1X5X 45/50, 5X5X 55
DL- 15X 95/105/115/120
Kettlebell Swing
GobletSquats- 3X5X35
Russian Kettlebell Swing- 16 X7X35
40lbs loss by May 27 Challenge
Beautiful day today! I am taking at least 2 walks today. I will walk at least 5 miles.
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40 lbs loss by May 27th Challenge
I'm in for the beach body 30 day challenge! I will have to catch up with day one though! I am also going to divide them up and do 1 minute intervals.
April 1
5x10 = 50 crunches
2x60sec plank
April 2
10x10 = 100 bicycle crunches
2x30sec plank[/quote]
I decided to take up this challenge for April! It is the Beachbody 30 day challenge.0 -
Stronglift Rest Day
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squat-6X5X 35
Russian kettle bell swing-23X7X 35
40lbs loss by May 27th Challenge
Beachbody Challenge
Burpees- 5x10
Step down crunches 5x10
April Move your @$$ Challenge
Today I will take at least 2-2 mile walks.0 -
Hope everyone had a great weekend. Sorry I did not post for workout 2 and 3 last week but just had so much going one. Mary, sorry if the thread has been feeling a little lonely. You are doing really great. Keep doing what you doing. You are on track for hitting your 20 week goal.
Amy, you are doing great too. Keep it up.
Kirstie, hang in there and great job on not giving up.
Things are going well again on my end. I am enjoying not having to count calories and never having to be hungry. I lost 4.6 lbs the first week but expect it level off after the first week. I believe I might have finally found my answer. I think eating unlimited delicious foods (that are not overly stimulating) vs eating over_the_top_amazingly_tasty_make_you_feel_so darn_good_food is going to be better option for me. Also, let me say that I still agree with calorie principle. Although I can eat unlimited calories it just so happens that it's darn near impossible to over eat this way so it's still calorie deficit at the end of the day.
Week: 14 Workout: 1
Squats 60 lbs 4x6
BP 53 lbs 4x6
Hyper extensions 4 x 6
Go Team Finish_No_Matter_What
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@DDHFree fantastic weight loss! It's awesome that you found such a great way of eating that works for you. You're doing great with your weight lifting as well!0
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I'm starting shark week so no weigh in until after its over, but I did take some pics the other day. Comparing these to my beginning of the year pics shows a pretty clear change for the better, so I'll be appreciative of that even if the scale doesn't show much progress.
Squats 3x3 @ 160! Unless I need to deload before or get a whoosh of weight loss, I'm about 2 weeks away from squatting my bodyweight! I'm increasing once a week.
Bench press: 5x5 @ 87
Wretched rows: 3x5 @ 97
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Stronglift Workout A
Squats-1X5X 55/65/75/85, 5X5X 90
BP-1X5X 45/55/65, 5X5X 75
BR-1X5X 80
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squats-3X5X 35
Russian kettle bell swing-13X7X 35
40lbs loss by May 27 Challenge
I switched to the buns and guns and abs challenge. Because I did not want my shoulder to go out again.
7 push-ups
25 leg lifts
April move your @$$ Challenge
A little cold today! I am going to take 2-2 mile walk today. Just getting ready to go on the first of my 2 mile walks today.
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