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Gonna have to try the step ups on the bench. Not sure I can do even body weight with a step that high! They are definitely easier with a bb, though.
Sue, sorry about the kitty. Vet bills are the worst.
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Totally carbed out today and only got 80 grams:( I WILL do better tomorrow!0 -
chubby - I wouldn't worry too much about how FAST the weight is coming off....just make sure that it is moving in a downward direction and then stay committed. I don't think you need MORE exercise, maybe more rest, actually. And, I think *stress* plays a big, bad part in some of the symptoms you are suffering from. You do sound like you have a bit of *extra* stress going on right now. So, pay attention to the ways that help you to reduce/manage your stress!!
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I let the non-working foot in the step ups come down to the toe, but I use a really high plyo table - it's kind of a two step motion for me, coming to parallel, and then coming up to standing. I'm at 75 lbs using the BB, and they're really a damn good workout. I sometimes go down to a bench and then increase my weight. When I warm up, I usually do them without touching the ground at all, but I make sure when doing my working sets to resist on the way down and slowly come up so that it's not me just bouncing on my nonworking leg.
Sam, those new body pics are amazing! Gloooorious shape.
Today wasn't as bad as I thought even though I'm away from home. Got about 110g of protein in - so, definitely could have been worse.0 -
Please go see the endo!!! and maybe get a new doctor too. I went to a new GO 2 years ago and she didn't "guess" at anything. She took a VERY detailed family history and tested EVERYTHING then referred me to 2 specialists to get second opinions. Took some time but I got my diagnoses and was finally able to take the steps needed to get healthy.
I'm hoping my next doctor when we move is like that. This guy is nice, reliable, but totally unconcerned with what I consider health disasters! I have constant yeast infections - systemic ones (like, skin, mouth, everyyyything) that I baaarely keep ahold of using probiotics, but he isn't concerned with my out of control fauna.0 -
FunBun - what's a plyo table? It's sounds HIGH. I can't imagine stepping any higher. I'm 5'2" and the weight bench is hard enough. So where/how do you hold the barbell -- on your back? I have to concentrate so hard to not wobble on my stepups; I just can't imagine using a barbell.
Weird workout today. I upped my weights and it was too much I think. The middle right side of my back is hurting. I did 2 sets of 100 lbs lats and had to drop back. I also dropped back on my lunges. Knees were hurting. Dangit! I added in 15 minutes of HIIT and now I'm just tired and extremely hungry.
What days do you ladies do your cardio??? I allowed myself to not worry about cardio these first few weeks, but I want to work it back in. I'm getting so comfortable with NOT doing it -- that's not good. I will try to at least walk this weekend. But ideally I can either do a spinning class or swim once or twice a week. I just can't work it all in and I NEED rest days. I cannot work out 6-7 days/week; just not me and I won't keep it up for the long haul.0 -
Wow, you ladies push A LOT of BB weight on those step-ups - GO YOU!!
My cardio is a long-session on Saturday morn, and that's about it. Sometimes I get a little bit in on Tues/Thurs, but not this week.
Protein challenge:
Me: 4
NEP: 0
I had OVER 200g of protein yesterday! WOWZERS!0 -
Did not do well at our little party yesterday. Could not stop eating! I did play some ping pong and burned a few calories, but not nearly enough. Can't wait for this week to be over. I was too tired to get up this morning after going to bed late and the little one getting up in the middle of the night. Quarter end and tax returns are keeping me crazy busy at work, church event tonight and tomorrow morning, soccer tomorrow afternoon......I need a vacation! Actually what I really need is some cardio to bust out this stress. I may have to go to yoga at lunch.
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I'm going to have snack more on sardines and chicken I guess. I was doing so much better before vacation!
Beeps awesome on the protein coup!!
My step ups are not high. But that said, I really try to do them so my trailing leg doesn't push off at all, hence the lower level. Even with low weight, if I raise the step too high, I have to push off. That's my challenge - to get the step higher and not push off.0 -
jennie - I hear ya on getting some cardio in to reduce stress. I haven't done ANY cardio ALL WEEK! And, I'm feeling it. But, tomorrow is my big cardio day, so it's coming!
sue - GET YOUR PROTEIN IN - YOUR MUSCLES NEED IT! I think it's okay to learn how to do bodyweight step-ups, on a higher step. Making sure the step is high enough, for your leg length, is *key*. Drop the weight ALL the way down (use a toilet paper roll if you want to still give your hands something to grip) and raise your step up. In the long run, YOU WILL THANK ME!0 -
Well, I got my lifting in, today. Yay! Even did some front squats and some (assisted) chin-ups at the end. Plus, 1 plank! I guess I'm missing them, lol.
Tomorrow is cardio - yay!
Sunday is Thanksgiving turkey...I'm trying to figure out how to eat the things I want, not eat the things I don't want, and STILL stay within my alotted calories. It's like a GIANT PUZZLE, I tell ya! Wish me luck!0 -
Beeps you totally just rocked my world with your explanation of the step up!! I've DEF been doing it wrong and will try your way next week!! Although a weight bench seems a tad high for someone like me who stands at 5'1"...
How do you hold a BB during step ups? I don't have my book with me right now so I can't check!
I think I got a lousy workout today...there was a LINE for the squat rack so I just used the Smith machine because I had to get to work...def not a great way to do it, I could tell it was too easy. But I got up to 50lbs on my upright rows (my gyms doesn't have a seated row).0 -
How do you hold a BB during step ups? I don't have my book with me right now so I can't check!
You hold it on your back like you would for a back squat.
Beeps - good luck!!! I LOVE Thanksgiving dinner.0 -
I think I got a lousy workout today...there was a LINE for the squat rack so I just used the Smith machine because I had to get to work...def not a great way to do it, I could tell it was too easy. But I got up to 50lbs on my upright rows (my gyms doesn't have a seated row).
A line?"!?!? What the--??? Crazy.
Btw, I'm 5'2" and I do step ups on the weight bench. They are tough, but I'd rather do them over lunges. I hate lunges.0 -
what are you eating?Wow, you ladies push A LOT of BB weight on those step-ups - GO YOU!!
My cardio is a long-session on Saturday morn, and that's about it. Sometimes I get a little bit in on Tues/Thurs, but not this week.
Protein challenge:
Me: 4
NEP: 0
I had OVER 200g of protein yesterday! WOWZERS!
speaking of eating, How should I adjust my intake for ABS? Not that it matters this week because I'm ovulating and eating EVERYTHING not nailed down, the good the bad and REALLY ugly.0 -
Just came back from ABS phase 1 WOB. I did the dynamic workout which felt like a lot of jumping around. The overhead squat was tricky. All of the racks were being used, so I tried the Smith. Wrong move. Not enough freedom of motion and it really does make the bar too lite. I finally got on a rack and could only do three reps of the 45lb bar. However, I was able to get all 12 reps done with the 30lb curling bar. By the end of the third set I think I got the move down. You really have to push the tush lol.
Now will someone save form eating myself into a coma. Although I must say that the workout helped clean out the gunk.
PS: I'm over by almost 300 cals today but I made protein.
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Nobody's around on the weekend when I actually have time to chat
New measurements. 6.6 lbs accredited to NROL and 16 overall. Down 12 inches total from NROL4W Woo hoo! thought I'd come in down a little more because I was 12 in June. Also, My thighs seem bigger. Not sure if it's from actual muscle gain in my quads and hamstrings or if I just failed to measure in the same spot. I try to measure the biggest section every time.0 -
I think I got a lousy workout today...there was a LINE for the squat rack so I just used the Smith machine because I had to get to work...def not a great way to do it, I could tell it was too easy. But I got up to 50lbs on my upright rows (my gyms doesn't have a seated row).
A line?"!?!? What the--??? Crazy.
Btw, I'm 5'2" and I do step ups on the weight bench. They are tough, but I'd rather do them over lunges. I hate lunges.
I'm just over 5'3 and I agree! I hate lunges with a passion.
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Beeps you totally just rocked my world with your explanation of the step up!! I've DEF been doing it wrong and will try your way next week!! Although a weight bench seems a tad high for someone like me who stands at 5'1"...
How do you hold a BB during step ups? I don't have my book with me right now so I can't check!
I think I got a lousy workout today...there was a LINE for the squat rack so I just used the Smith machine because I had to get to work...def not a great way to do it, I could tell it was too easy. But I got up to 50lbs on my upright rows (my gyms doesn't have a seated row).
If your gym has cables, you can put the cable pulley all the way down and sit on the floor and do your seated rows like that.0 -
Just came back from ABS phase 1 WOB. I did the dynamic workout which felt like a lot of jumping around. The overhead squat was tricky. All of the racks were being used, so I tried the Smith. Wrong move. Not enough freedom of motion and it really does make the bar too lite. I finally got on a rack and could only do three reps of the 45lb bar. However, I was able to get all 12 reps done with the 30lb curling bar. By the end of the third set I think I got the move down. You really have to push the tush lol.
Now will someone save form eating myself into a coma. Although I must say that the workout helped clean out the gunk.
PS: I'm over by almost 300 cals today but I made protein.
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Way to go on the OH squat with 30#! I just finished stage 1 of NROLFAbs and that was the hardest one for me.0 -
samntha - the day I had 200g of protein, I had a steak! That red meat has WAY more protein than my usual fish/chicken....who knew??
I did NOT get my protein in, yesterday, because I opted for popcorn for supper. So, protein challenge:
Me: 4
NEP: 1
I did get my cardio in, today....my endurance *really* is suffering....and I could barely get through the class. :sad:
But, since I'd rather be strong than worry about endurance, just now, I'll have to accept that something has to give....and, even though I might *usually* be tempted to do another cardio class on holiday monday, I won't - I'm going to hit the weights on the day!0 -
No red meat here lol. I think I need to get in more cardio. I've been really lazy about it lately. Maybe a swim this weekend.0
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Hi all, just back from 2 1/2 weeks in Australia on holiday. The great thing was that it was my husband's birthday and I got him an HRM - and he walked with me every day (we did 1-2 hours hard each morning then another 3-5 hours easy just wandering around), and then for our week out on the coast we did a 18k, a 25k and a 14k walk. All great training for the Oxfam 100k walk in April.
I came back 2.5 kgs heavier (eating out 3 x a day some days!) but have lost all that plus another 300gms since being home and logging my food again. Back into routine with 5 ks everyday except one day where we do 10 plus ks (did 12 ks today) plus have just started Stage 2 (A) so that goes on top of the walking 3 x a week.
I struggled with a couple of the new lifts (ie: front squat) and ended up looking for examples on YouTube to check on how it was done in real life. Am thinking of going to a gym to get a PT to go through some of them with me to make sure my form is good - but I don't want to join one - I love working out at home.
I was really pleased to come back from holiday fitter than when I left and very keen to start lifting again.
Sue and I are both at exactly the same place (after some clever planning on our part) so it's great to have a buddy to work through it with.
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OMG will you please tell me how to do those stupid front squat push presses without falling over? Even with an empty bar it felt as awkward as could be. I didn't even really finish the workout. I wanted to hear what you all had to say about it, then I'll hit it hard tomorrow morning.
Jo welcome back! Love your new profile pic!!0 -
Here's a good example
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxXMjI4VJbk
You really need to thrust up as you come up out of the squat. Use the momentum to get the bar over your head. Don't worry about the whole resting on your finger tips thing. I never did. I just held onto the bar on a good tight grip and showed it who's boss.0 -
Here's a good examplehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxXMjI4VJbk
You really need to thrust up as you come up out of the squat. Use the momentum to get the bar over your head. Don't worry about the whole resting on your finger tips thing. I never did. I just held onto the bar on a good tight grip and showed it who's boss.
Thanks Sam! That helps a whole lot. I'm off to the laundramat to clean comforters and pillows. I'll be back to workout later, and let you know how it went.0 -
I finally took the plunge and tried my squats with the olympic bar in the squat rack today (I had been using kettlebells for the last couple weeks because I was too scared to use the squat rack in front of all the huge buff dudes). It was awesome and I felt like a total badass! I even added some more weight to the bar and might try even more next time. Yay squat racks!0
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I have bitten the bullet. The other day I had a flyer in my mail so I called Fitness Factory to see if they had heavy weights, and a weight room. They do and they are expanding that area to a whole floor! I'm going over tomorrow after work with my "stuff" and if it's as he described, I'm signing up and I'll get a trainer to help me with these exercises,
I didn't workout today, the weights are in my husbands woodshop and he's been down there all day, and truthfully the area we have set up for the bench etc is pretty small and not much maneuvering room. I'm no sweating it, I'm just going to see how this gym is and hopefully workout there from now on.
I did a whole lot of stuff today, getting the house ready for winter. Went to the laundromat, grocery store, did more laundry here at home and cleaned. So I did sort of a workout in.
Drummer lady - I know what you mean. For several weeks, I didn't have a squat rack. It makes a huge differnce!
Sam, I looked at that video. Thanks, it really helps but I"m curious. In the book the model is on her toes at the top of the press. Do you not push up thru to you tiptoe?0 -
You should. I couldn't because, well my balance sucks. I did better with the DB push press in Stage 7. Hopefully ABS will help with that.
PS: Frankenweenie AKA, Frankenstein for kids, was awesome and ended with applause from the audience. And I totally appreciated I as a teacher, even though they run the awesome, knowledgeable science teacher out of town. Science ROCKS!
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DEcent day even with crappy movie theater food.0 -
i've totally went off the deep end. my eating has been horrible. i haven't exercised in a week or so. my puppy chewed off the left shift key so it doesn't work. my 19 year old is dating a total jerk. Don't you just love that. my entire body hurts and i don't know why. i am very sick of hurting all the time. i am not sure if it is from the lack of eating right and exercise but my body did hurt then too.
soooo woohoo to yall. don't forget about me. don't don't don't forget about me (song). hehehehe i still have some humor0 -
Hope you feel better, Manic! And that your daughter dumps the ****wad.
I like the Front Squat Push Press most of the time, but my wrist flexibility is so hit and miss that if I don't spend FOREVEr warming up my wrists I can't front squat in the position required to really get the push press going. 0
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