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  • Poobah1972
    Poobah1972 Posts: 943 Member
    It was Leg day today... 😐

    And I'm still confused, and it was demoralizing for a time 😣. I've never experienced such a set back when I lifted regularly in the past. So I'm a bit confused as to what happened.

    My squat today was equivalent to 10 steps backwards (as opposed to 1).

    All things being the same, last week I managed 10 reps in the first to sets to 12.5 " off the ground.

    This time I did just 5, then 3, then a miniscule 2 on my last set.... And I didn't even work up a sweat or a heart beat... I just had nothing there, it's like I couldn't make the mind to muscle connection? or the muscles weren't primed? Perhaps I shouldn't take a Aleve the night before? Either way, during that set I was totally defeated. I felt like quitting and walking out of the room for a moment.

    But I stayed with it... For whatever reason my Leg Extensions actually improved my Leg Curls were slightly improved. Everything else was fine. *scratched head*

    Lynn and I were discussing the possibility that when she installed the seat last week? Maybe she put it at 14.5 and not 12.5"? But I don't think that is it?

    Whatever happened to my squat, I think the best course of action is to go back to 14.5" and just try and get stronger from there. That last 2 inches changes everything drastically.

    So yeah... Just hoping tomorrow things fair better on that end. 🤞

    Forgot to start my Fitbit on this one, so you will just have to trust me. 😉

    Other then that, I've been super busy.... And I'm off again, to watch a TV show with my brother. I've been neglecting him a bit with everything going on... I was suppose to watch Loki with him yesterday and I forgot. He wasn't to please... I could tell. But he didn't watch it without me, so he still loves me. 😎

    I'll try to catch up soon.\
  • Tazaria87
    Tazaria87 Posts: 604 Member
    edited June 2021
    6/10
    Tracked Yes
    Under Calorie Yes
    Water 96oz
    Steps 11619
    Exercise 53min walk at lake

    One walk again yesterday but spent a good part of the early afternoon cleaning stuff out of the garage. It needs it so bad so I finally got a few things taken care of. Once the trash can was full though I had to stop haha. Pick up was today so it's empty again! Dad and I went for a late walk just the two of us. He wanted to push himself and have sub 20min miles so we walked faster. All 3 ended up being between 17 and 18 min miles. Mission accomplished.

    Today was grocery shopping day and mom needed to go early so my routine got thrown off-which is why I'm posting so late. We got rained on the whole time we were out which wasn't much fun. Oh well, groceries are bought and put away. No outside official walk today, just the grocery stores. I am about to go hop on the treadmill though and finish out my steps now that the kids are in bed. Tomorrow I'll probably post at a different time too. Won't be home in the morning as mom and I and the kids are going to the farmers market.
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,836 Member
    Poobah1972 wrote: »
    It was Leg day today... 😐

    And I'm still confused, and it was demoralizing for a time 😣. I've never experienced such a set back when I lifted regularly in the past. So I'm a bit confused as to what happened.

    My squat today was equivalent to 10 steps backwards (as opposed to 1).

    All things being the same, last week I managed 10 reps in the first to sets to 12.5 " off the ground.

    This time I did just 5, then 3, then a miniscule 2 on my last set.... And I didn't even work up a sweat or a heart beat... I just had nothing there, it's like I couldn't make the mind to muscle connection? or the muscles weren't primed? Perhaps I shouldn't take a Aleve the night before? Either way, during that set I was totally defeated. I felt like quitting and walking out of the room for a moment.

    But I stayed with it... For whatever reason my Leg Extensions actually improved my Leg Curls were slightly improved. Everything else was fine. *scratched head*

    Lynn and I were discussing the possibility that when she installed the seat last week? Maybe she put it at 14.5 and not 12.5"? But I don't think that is it?

    Whatever happened to my squat, I think the best course of action is to go back to 14.5" and just try and get stronger from there. That last 2 inches changes everything drastically.

    So yeah... Just hoping tomorrow things fair better on that end. 🤞

    Forgot to start my Fitbit on this one, so you will just have to trust me. 😉

    Other then that, I've been super busy.... And I'm off again, to watch a TV show with my brother. I've been neglecting him a bit with everything going on... I was suppose to watch Loki with him yesterday and I forgot. He wasn't to please... I could tell. But he didn't watch it without me, so he still loves me. 😎

    I'll try to catch up soon.\


    I am sure that you had a great calorie burn. Enjoy the show with your brother.


    Beautyofdreams wrote: »
    Went to TJ Maxx today while my mom and sister shopped in Hobby Lobby next door. Decided to look at leggings and capris. Found a set that I liked on the clearance rack but the price tag was torn. Checker scanned the barcode and they were $10.00. When I got home and tried them on they fit, the brand that I purchased are All Fenix. I looked up the new leggings and they retail for $88.00!

    That’s a great find. Deals always make me smile.


    Tazaria87 wrote: »
    6/10
    Tracked Yes
    Under Calorie Yes
    Water 96oz
    Steps 11619
    Exercise 53min walk at lake

    One walk again yesterday but spent a good part of the early afternoon cleaning stuff out of the garage. It needs it so bad so I finally got a few things taken care of. Once the trash can was full though I had to stop haha. Pick up was today so it's empty again! Dad and I went for a late walk just the two of us. He wanted to push himself and have sub 20min miles so we walked faster. All 3 ended up being between 17 and 18 min miles. Mission accomplished.

    Today was grocery shopping day and mom needed to go early so my routine got thrown off-which is why I'm posting so late. We got rained on the whole time we were out which wasn't much fun. Oh well, groceries are bought and put away. No outside official walk today, just the grocery stores. I am about to go hop on the treadmill though and finish out my steps now that the kids are in bed. Tomorrow I'll probably post at a different time too. Won't be home in the morning as mom and I and the kids are going to the farmers market.

    Great day meeting your goals. Enjoy the market tomorrow.
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,836 Member
    TheresaM787 wrote: »
    Bike- 30 minutes, 8 miles ❌ 32 minutes, & miles
    Steps- 10,000 ✅ 11,000
    Seltzer- 8 cups ❌ 4 cups
    Tracked everything ate and drank ✅
    Under calorie budget ✅

    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    Stationary bike- 32 minutes, 8 miles, moderate effort
    Steps- 11,000

    I had an awful night, woke up at 3AM with a terrible headache. Took medicine, but was unable to fall back asleep. Just kept my eyes closed and listened to an audiobook.
    After reading this mornings amazing steps, I was inspired to go for a slow 3.5 mile walk (instead of no walk). Came home. Got a few chores done. Did a ride. More chores. Dinner. Now it’s family game movie night. Although tonight, we are going to postpone the game until tomorrow- headache is back. So proud of you guys! Thank you for posting. You motivated me to not let my headache keep me down (not a migraine- just a bad headache).

    Sorry about your headache. It is very hard focus and do things with one. You push through and did great with your goals. You say everyone inspired you, well what you did today is definitely inspiring.
  • TheresaM787
    TheresaM787 Posts: 751 Member
    @rwood566
    Roger, yes! We do have a lot of amazingly high steppers here. Thank you,I thought the same here (about @amymartin555 and @Megan_smartiepants1970 walking towards one another). I thought if I could get to a goal of 1 1/2 hours, I'd be elated. Megan is in my head at 6:30 telling me to wake up and have coffee so that I can get in a longer walk.
    Roger during the beginning of the pandemic I made that soft loaf cake, I think it was called "jiggle cake". The kids saw the craze on YouTube and wanted to bake one. The kids and I ate the whole thing while trying to decide what it tasted it like.
    Terrific step day 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 and that's while being in that awfully loud game room (you're a great dad, I do my best to get my kids to want to go almost anywhere else but there, too loud for this ol' lady). Another amazing calorie day for you, you're so good at moderating what you eat. 🙌🏻🙌🏻
    @rwood566
    I agree, about the banana cookie recipe being added to MFP, I would have thought it would have been calculated also. Did you like the cookies?

    Wow, over 11,300 steps and a 4.5mile walk! Ok buddy, are you walking to see @amymartin555 and @Megan_smartiepants1970?? Amazing step day Roger!! Another low calorie day for you, great choice with the hot air popcorn. Thanks for the list of fun daily holiday 😄

    @888Angie888
    Incredible high step day! Love seeing those inspirational numbers 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    Over FOUR hours AGAIN! Do you see this Roger(@rwood566)?! Megan that's absolutely phenomenal 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 25,000 steps and over 33,000 the day before! I'm sitting here at the kitchen table, at 6:45 in the morning (on a Saturday) having coffee feeling in awe of you.
    I'm glad you're taking the weekend to recuperate from walking to Washington and back 😆

    @Beverly2Hansen
    That's an impressive list of high steps!! Every single day was over 12,000 with two days over 19,300 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
    Another high step day on your dad's birthday, and ate at a deficit 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 well done hitting all of your goals including the 2 liters of water and walking almost 13,000 steps!

    @rlaskey2
    Another terrific day of high steps! I'm sorry to hear about your toe and stomach pain. I hope the gel did the trick on your toe and your stomach feels better. Regarding posting here, do what you can, when you can. We are here to support one another 🤗

    @Poobah1972
    You are an exercise detective, trying to figure out what the variable was. The rest of the workout sounded like it went really well. You and Lynn are doing incredible together!!

    @Beautyofdreams
    SCORE! Love when I find deals like that.

    @Tazaria87
    Well done today with all of your goals👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 HOW do you have energy to walk on the treadmill after you put the kids to bed? Once mine were down, I'd be done 😆 Have fun at the farmers market with your mom and the kids.

    @littleflutterby
    Look at that impressive list of steps👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 and how you were able to convince yourself to go for a walk, not just a walk a really, really long walk! 🤗

    @Aqualang26
    Congratulations Laura on your loss 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    @amymartin555
    Another incredibly high day 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 over 30,200 steps! My legs hurt for you 🤣 that's amazing!

    @roz0810
    What a great post to end on! Another over 10,000 stepper 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Well done!



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    Ok, drained my cup of coffee, and it's about 7:20. I need to get my booty out there and begin walking before it gets any later. Uh oh, I hear footsteps upstairs, someone is up. Have a great Saturday everyone!
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,836 Member
    edited June 2021
    @littleflutterby
    You have a right to be pleased. Great job going on a long walk. It has been very hot and it is so hard want move. You went anyway!

    @Aqualang26
    Nice loss! It’s great when we can actually see a reason for what is happening on the scale.

    @amymartin555
    Another impressive day! You have to be burning serious calories.


    @Beverly2Hansen
    Fantastic steps!

    @rwood566
    Another awesome step day! Why can you walk before breakfast? I know I can’t go without coffee.

    @TheresaM787
    Enjoy your walk!
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,836 Member
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    Saturday
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    @red1185
    @lmf1012
    @Beverly2Hansen

    Sunday
    @azkunk
    @Beautyofdreams
    @TheresaM787
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,836 Member
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  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,583 Member
    @lindamtuck2018... I am missing steps for 6/10 I apologize if I missed it
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,583 Member
    @TheresaM787 and @rwood566 ..you two crack me up ...LOL At least I am in your head @TheresaM787 I am your walking drill Sargent ... now get moving ...walk walk walk do not stop until you are in California LOL LOL LOL
  • 363days
    363days Posts: 548 Member
    @TheresaM787 I like your idea of earning screen time. I never really thought of the danger, but when I got my glasses at Costco, they told me they put a protective element in the glasses for free for children, because so much screen time affects our eyes! On decluttering - I'm ALWAYS doing it and have boxes or stacks to put out! I've been trying to be more aware when I by something that I am bringing something into my house and ask myself if there is anything that can go. I just started reading the book The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning. Some things I may not actually get rid of, but I have sorted, wrapped, labeled and boxed some of my china for my daughter, for later. I always feel better after cleaning something out....even if it is just my freezer.
  • 363days
    363days Posts: 548 Member
    @lmf1012 - I know just how you feel seeing all of those step counts! It's so hard for me not to compare myself with others but we do what we can do, right?? Great work to you and all of the high steppers.
    @beautyofdreams I hope it is your last skin graft and glad you are enjoying your new exercises.
    @lindamtuck2018 Wow, I love your NSV's and I see a lot of improvement there. In regards to weight loss, something I'm starting to take a look at is WHAT I'm eating, not just calories. I know there are foods that cause inflammation for me, and decreasing or taking these out of my diet might help me to lose. For me, it is nuts, dairy, breads, etc. The meal delivery service I've been using is great, I really like it, but I have been eating more of the pasta and breads. I'd like to know if you find that this might make any difference for you. It will be two weeks before I get back to no breads and pasta, due to stopping deliveries, but I'm anxious to see if it makes a difference for me.
  • 363days
    363days Posts: 548 Member
    @amymartin555 Wow!!!!! I don't think I've ever done that, even with a fll day of hiking - good for you!!
  • 363days
    363days Posts: 548 Member
    @rwood566 I love knowing what day it is - makes me smile! You doing a great job at your goals.
    @Megan_smartiepants1970 Glad you are able to getting back to the walking you love!
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