January chat/natter/gossip thread
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AABru--bummer about your wrist. Hope you get back at it soon!
hwillmott: I deloaded on my squats to work on form, and while it was frustrating I am glad that I did it!
Note to self: never go to lift at 11 a.m. at your company's fitness center/gym. Holy pre-workout--it was like Bro Day up in there. Talk about chest day en masse. BUT, I was so distracted that I forgot that the oly bar there was 10 lbs higher than the one at home. I loaded my usual weight (working on form). Ta-da! New 10 lbs heavier working weights.
Thanks! Yeah, I'm finding myself to be antsy that the weights are so stinkin' light right now, but I know they get heavy quick from when I first started.
AABru glad you are feeling better!0 -
I think I just got my first guy hitting on me on MFP. Well this is awkward as I'm already "friends" with him on here...All I asked is if he was bulking :sad:0
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Just checking in from the casino bar on Carnival Triumph. I don't want to mess up my streak!
We've already checked out the gym and they actually have barbells. Fixed weight, but better than nothing!
Do you cruise on Carnival often? I've done a Royal Caribbean and Norwegian, but not a Carnival
We've done all but one of our cruises on Carnival. We live outside of Houston and Carnival has 2 ships year round in Galveston, so it's very convenient!
We had a blast, cruised with friends from work, are plenty of good and drank plenty of alcohol. Also did tons of walking and worked out twice. I haven't stepped on the scale yet, but I don't think it'll be too bad. Back to work today, back to the gym tomorrow! My fractional weights came, so I'll have them, if I need them.
Hi cruiser - welcome back! Glad to hear you had a great time because I'm going on that same ship out of Galveston in February! Will be only my second cruise ever, but my first on Carnival. Any tips or pointers you can share?? I know I'll have a good time because the group of friends that I'm going with will get crazy! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:0 -
I think I just got my first guy hitting on me on MFP. Well this is awkward as I'm already "friends" with him on here...All I asked is if he was bulking :sad:
Lol--what was his response?
I don't know what it is--maybe all of the avatar pictures of body parts, less clothing, people posting while pre-workout is kicking in--but there is a higher level of flirting, etc. Sometimes it's hard to tell what of it is innocent vs. what's not. Mutual lady lifter flirting is always welcome, though. :flowerforyou:0 -
I think I just got my first guy hitting on me on MFP. Well this is awkward as I'm already "friends" with him on here...All I asked is if he was bulking :sad:
Lol--what was his response?
I don't know what it is--maybe all of the avatar pictures of body parts, less clothing, people posting while pre-workout is kicking in--but there is a higher level of flirting, etc. Sometimes it's hard to tell what of it is innocent vs. what's not. Mutual lady lifter flirting is always welcome, though. :flowerforyou:
Well he said he wasn't, I was just curious about his food diary that's all. Then he went on to sayMay I ask your name and if you would be interested in us getting to know each other better. Not sure what your current situation is but I figured I'd give it a shot and see :-) If you are cool with that, let me know the best way to keep in touch."
The whole "current situation" thing is weird. Not sure whether to just turn him down outright or block him now...Sorry dude. I'm not hear to hook up. Only to lady lifter flirt :happy:0 -
Just checking in from the casino bar on Carnival Triumph. I don't want to mess up my streak!
We've already checked out the gym and they actually have barbells. Fixed weight, but better than nothing!
Do you cruise on Carnival often? I've done a Royal Caribbean and Norwegian, but not a Carnival
We've done all but one of our cruises on Carnival. We live outside of Houston and Carnival has 2 ships year round in Galveston, so it's very convenient!
We had a blast, cruised with friends from work, are plenty of good and drank plenty of alcohol. Also did tons of walking and worked out twice. I haven't stepped on the scale yet, but I don't think it'll be too bad. Back to work today, back to the gym tomorrow! My fractional weights came, so I'll have them, if I need them.
We are in PA so NYC and Baltimore are closest for us. Just takes 2 days of sea days to get anywhere! Glad you had a great time!
Not too much going on for me. Started a boxing class this week. I will miss Friday's class due to a last minute offer for child care and impromptu date night with the man. I'm amazed at how sore my arms are just from shadow boxing and a little bit of pad work. Time to build up that strength again!0 -
I have an exceptionally nice squat bun today (hair up in a bun so that it doesn't go under the bar when it's on my back). I would take a pic, but my son says that "I take too many selfies for someone who's a mom."
The only thing worse than getting your hair caught under the bar squatting is getting it caught up in the shot-put you are throwing! Or if you are exceptionally blessed getting it caught in the car window while you are driving (yes, I really am this clumsy). :blushing:
Been there. Seriously--I've also slammed it in the car door and not realized it til I started driving.
Lifting's going to be sporadic for a while with the housing flood disaster. We tried to stick it out last night with three giant dehumidfiers and five giant fans, but we're saying uncle and going to a hotel. We can't live our entire life out of our bedroom (the only room without giant very loud fans). Our lifting room is crammed full of items from the flooded rooms and our Oly bar is now a closet. If the hotel is near our Y (the insurance company makes the arrangements), we'll see if we can lift there but if not it may have to be funny adaptations with goblet squats and stuff.
Sorry to hear you got flooded
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Hwilmott.. awkward huh? I think the saving grace is it isn't creepy and it is upfront. I'd probably send a clear "flattered but not interested" response but it is hard to move on without it being a bit cringy. At least it is only the internet and no meeting in person awkwardness!0
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I have an exceptionally nice squat bun today (hair up in a bun so that it doesn't go under the bar when it's on my back). I would take a pic, but my son says that "I take too many selfies for someone who's a mom."
The only thing worse than getting your hair caught under the bar squatting is getting it caught up in the shot-put you are throwing! Or if you are exceptionally blessed getting it caught in the car window while you are driving (yes, I really am this clumsy). :blushing:
And then people wonder why I keep my hair short xD
Also sorry to hear about the flood, amyrebeccah. But don't underestimate goblet squats and hotel bed deadlifts! ;P Also, when in doubt and can't lift? Do burpees. I think it's gonna be my new motto. As soon as my knee gets back to normal.
Why is it I always get injured when I start hitting a really good stride?
(I know why. My idea of a really good stride is most likely overtraining. My body is smarter than me. But it still sucks >_<) 0 -
Hwilmott.. awkward huh? I think the saving grace is it isn't creepy and it is upfront. I'd probably send a clear "flattered but not interested" response but it is hard to move on without it being a bit cringy. At least it is only the internet and no meeting in person awkwardness!
Very. I should probably say that and go ahead and respond. yes at least on the internet!
Amyrebeccah, sorry you are having flooding problems!
I just recently cut my hair to just above my shoulders and while it hasn't got caught under the bar yet i know its only a matter of time.0 -
Hwilmott.. awkward huh? I think the saving grace is it isn't creepy and it is upfront. I'd probably send a clear "flattered but not interested" response but it is hard to move on without it being a bit cringy. At least it is only the internet and no meeting in person awkwardness!
Very. I should probably say that and go ahead and respond. yes at least on the internet!
Amyrebeccah, sorry you are having flooding problems!
I just recently cut my hair to just above my shoulders and while it hasn't got caught under the bar yet i know its only a matter of time.
I get that too..worst one so far was the young man looking for a DOM...and no I don't mean muscle soreness...:noway: :noway:
I too am thinking about cutting my hair..Jennie Garth like
http://www.zimbio.com/Medium+length+bob+haircuts down this page a bit...so versitile and I am up for a change...might do it before our trip south...new bikinis new hair new attitude.
Yes Amy sorry to hear about the flooding
AABru injury stinks...I know it...just getting back after a full month off squats, DL and rows...0 -
Did another HIIT video last night off of fitnessblender.com...funny how I have DOMS from that but not lifting...:sad:
Most likely due to doing higher reps. I never get DOMS from doing reps below 5-6, really. Sometimes I wonder if I've even worked out when I leave the gym (even though I'm obviously failing reps towards the end, y'know). Throw me a hypertrophy workout though (reps 8-15) and I'll feel it the next day. So doing bodyweight anything tends to be high reps. Yep
Maybe I'll check out some of those fitnessblender workouts just to shake it up. Any suggestion of a 30-45 minutes long one that would be good on cardio? ^^
Man am I having a hard time getting adjusted to going to bed at 9:30 and waking up at 5 again. Weekend sleeping-in will be bliss (and hopefully the resolutioners are not too keen on working out on a sunday morning lol. This AM the gym was like a ghost town. It was kinda nice :P)
This one made me laugh but I might try it later - notice it's called "decending ladder of Pain"
http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/workout-detail/Fast-Paced-High-Intensity-Workout-Descending-Ladder-of-Pain/h6/
As for 30-45mins ones
http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/full-length-workouts/?str=&time_min=30&time_max=45&cal_min=&cal_max=&body_focus[]=37&type[]=3f&type[]=38
Try that link...at you can see by the search it's for 30-45min workouts body focus is total body, cardio and/or HIIT0 -
I have an exceptionally nice squat bun today (hair up in a bun so that it doesn't go under the bar when it's on my back). I would take a pic, but my son says that "I take too many selfies for someone who's a mom."
The only thing worse than getting your hair caught under the bar squatting is getting it caught up in the shot-put you are throwing! Or if you are exceptionally blessed getting it caught in the car window while you are driving (yes, I really am this clumsy). :blushing:
Been there. Seriously--I've also slammed it in the car door and not realized it til I started driving.
Lifting's going to be sporadic for a while with the housing flood disaster. We tried to stick it out last night with three giant dehumidfiers and five giant fans, but we're saying uncle and going to a hotel. We can't live our entire life out of our bedroom (the only room without giant very loud fans). Our lifting room is crammed full of items from the flooded rooms and our Oly bar is now a closet. If the hotel is near our Y (the insurance company makes the arrangements), we'll see if we can lift there but if not it may have to be funny adaptations with goblet squats and stuff.
Last year when sandy hit, my husband went to work (he's an RN), and I hand bailed our sump pump all day...at least we were able to use the wood stove to heat the house and it didn't flood out into the whole basement, just around the pump (I didn't realize that our drain tiles were full, so as soon as I dumped the water outside, it came back, and our stationary tub goes through the sump pump...my husband rescued me with a generator after work). Hope that you dry out soon!0 -
Just checking in from the casino bar on Carnival Triumph. I don't want to mess up my streak!
We've already checked out the gym and they actually have barbells. Fixed weight, but better than nothing!
Do you cruise on Carnival often? I've done a Royal Caribbean and Norwegian, but not a Carnival
We've done all but one of our cruises on Carnival. We live outside of Houston and Carnival has 2 ships year round in Galveston, so it's very convenient!
We had a blast, cruised with friends from work, are plenty of good and drank plenty of alcohol. Also did tons of walking and worked out twice. I haven't stepped on the scale yet, but I don't think it'll be too bad. Back to work today, back to the gym tomorrow! My fractional weights came, so I'll have them, if I need them.
Hi cruiser - welcome back! Glad to hear you had a great time because I'm going on that same ship out of Galveston in February! Will be only my second cruise ever, but my first on Carnival. Any tips or pointers you can share?? I know I'll have a good time because the group of friends that I'm going with will get crazy! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
Not sure if I have any tips, but I'll think on it and let you know! The gym has a decent weight section, the burgers at Guy Fieri's are the best burgers I've had in a long time and you can buy pitchers of Margaritas at the Blue Iguana Tequila Bar. We put away quite a few on our last day at sea! For a group of mostly late 30's-mid 50's, we did pretty good in the partying department, lol!0 -
Just checking in from the casino bar on Carnival Triumph. I don't want to mess up my streak!
We've already checked out the gym and they actually have barbells. Fixed weight, but better than nothing!
Do you cruise on Carnival often? I've done a Royal Caribbean and Norwegian, but not a Carnival
We've done all but one of our cruises on Carnival. We live outside of Houston and Carnival has 2 ships year round in Galveston, so it's very convenient!
We had a blast, cruised with friends from work, are plenty of good and drank plenty of alcohol. Also did tons of walking and worked out twice. I haven't stepped on the scale yet, but I don't think it'll be too bad. Back to work today, back to the gym tomorrow! My fractional weights came, so I'll have them, if I need them.
Hi cruiser - welcome back! Glad to hear you had a great time because I'm going on that same ship out of Galveston in February! Will be only my second cruise ever, but my first on Carnival. Any tips or pointers you can share?? I know I'll have a good time because the group of friends that I'm going with will get crazy! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
Not sure if I have any tips, but I'll think on it and let you know! The gym has a decent weight section, the burgers at Guy Fieri's are the best burgers I've had in a long time and you can buy pitchers of Margaritas at the Blue Iguana Tequila Bar. We put away quite a few on our last day at sea! For a group of mostly late 30's-mid 50's, we did pretty good in the partying department, lol!
Thanks for the info! Pitchers of margaritas....yes please!
Everyone I'm going with is in their 30s and 40s, so we'll do our best to carry on where you left off. Is it possible to get thrown off a cruise ship for being too rowdy? 
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My baby boy just got engaged!!!!! He and his girlfriend have been together since he was a senior in high school and she was a freshman. They're 23 and 20 now and a few hours away at college, so I didn't get to be there. They don't plan on getting married for a couple of years, but I'm still excited and happy for them. :happy:0
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My baby boy just got engaged!!!!! He and his girlfriend have been together since he was a senior in high school and she was a freshman. They're 23 and 20 now and a few hours away at college, so I didn't get to be there. They don't plan on getting married for a couple of years, but I'm still excited and happy for them. :happy:
Congrats to your son and his future bride! :drinker:0 -
Congrats mother in law!0
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Thanks, y'all!0
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My baby boy just got engaged!!!!! He and his girlfriend have been together since he was a senior in high school and she was a freshman. They're 23 and 20 now and a few hours away at college, so I didn't get to be there. They don't plan on getting married for a couple of years, but I'm still excited and happy for them. :happy:
Congrats to your son and his future bride! :drinker:
:drinker: congrats :happy:0 -
This is why you just want to put weight on the bar and lift. Don't let your head psych you out like I've let it me.. this is not a pretty graph!
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I was glad of my strong legs today, I dropped my car off for some work and an mot. I had to cycle back - it's only about 6 miles and fairly flat but last time I cycled my slow punture was getting pretty fast so I changed the tyre and inner last night.
Some where along the line I went wrong I _think_ it is the tyre that is a little bigger and getting stuck on the frame. But whatever it is the wheel does not now turn freely, even pushing the bike along the wheel is stationary! I set off hoping it would free up. It did not so I spent almost an hour doing a 20 minute journey. I was travelling marginally faster than walking and putting in an immense amount of effort. It half killed me and wiped out my time for going to the gym. On a positive note at least my legs got a workout .
I have to pick my car up Friday. Looks like I am servicing my bike tonight then!0 -
Just saying hello since it has been quiet in here.
Another cold day here....0 -
Hey folks,
new to the group and Stronglifts - I'll be starting this Monday 5am so I can use this weekend to work out where to start Excited and nervous, having never lifted before. I'll be lurking around gathering tips from you all... there's a lot to take in!
Just a hello! 0 -
Hey folks,
new to the group and Stronglifts - I'll be starting this Monday 5am so I can use this weekend to work out where to start Excited and nervous, having never lifted before. I'll be lurking around gathering tips from you all... there's a lot to take in!
Just a hello!
Welcome to the group!
Start at the bar. First few sessions may be light, but you will increase quickly and this is the time to get muscle memory and form down. Especially since you haven't lifted before. If you find the bar is too much weight (possible for bench and OHP), drop down to a fixed weight bar or dumbbells.0 -
Hey folks,
new to the group and Stronglifts - I'll be starting this Monday 5am so I can use this weekend to work out where to start Excited and nervous, having never lifted before. I'll be lurking around gathering tips from you all... there's a lot to take in!
Just a hello!
welcome :bigsmile:0 -
Welcome to the group!
Start at the bar. First few sessions may be light, but you will increase quickly and this is the time to get muscle memory and form down. Especially since you haven't lifted before. If you find the bar is too much weight (possible for bench and OHP), drop down to a fixed weight bar or dumbbells.
thanks both! I'll have a good go at working out the form and the moves this weekend so Monday morning makes more sense in my bleary eyes state 0 -
Hey folks,
new to the group and Stronglifts - I'll be starting this Monday 5am so I can use this weekend to work out where to start Excited and nervous, having never lifted before. I'll be lurking around gathering tips from you all... there's a lot to take in!
Just a hello!
Welcome! Don't just lurk, join in! Let us know how it goes on Monday. 0 -
Morning all! Just checking in since I haven't participating in the group very much lately.
Welcome to the new people!
Congrats to the future mother-in-law!
Jealous of those of you taking cruises.
I'm going to a women's-only powerlifting seminar on Saturday. It's being hosted by Caitlyn Trout. I'm really excited about it. :happy:0 -
Hello! I have been lurking for awhile, and I just wanted to thank you guys for being positive and supportive! Newcomers are actually welcomed, and that is awesome!0
