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LB2LL - good luck in Stage 4!! Boy, that seemed to swing along pretty quickly...0
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I got my TRX group class in-and-done last night. I really didn't push it, AT ALL. Wanted to save my DOMs for today's lifting session, lol. So, it really functioned more as a VERY HARD stretch than a weight-training session. Although, we did do LOTS of elevated planks (feet in stirrups) and I aced them all and I really pushed myself on the planks. Otherwise, the bicep work the instructor was doing was REALLY bothering my left bicep, and I tried it on the right bicep and still didn't feel too "comfy" in the move.
I think I have some sort of "injury" on my left bicep (front) area - may even be rotator cuff. Unsure. But, if I hold my left arm out , bent at the elbow at 90 degrees, that does NOT feel good - a STRONG twinge is going on. This has been going on for at least 6 weeks....I should be putting ice on it, but I always forget.
Means that I can't really "push" chest work - because that hurts it. Even lateral raises, I've had to back off the weight, otherwise it hurts.
I think I need to take a "lifting" break, myself! So, I'm going to do that....next Friday, i won't lift, and then, the Friday after that, I'm in Las Vegas - might take a "rest" week the week I come back from Vegas.0 -
Beeps be kind to your arm!
Rest, ice, and ibuprofen if needed! Hopefully it's something that you can just "baby" and it will go away. 0 -
Right on Beeps!!
Do NOT judge your success by the scale alone. Your results may or may not shock you. "Wait how come I'm smaller but I haven'y lost hat much weight" is a common reaction in these parts.
Rest day for me. And a NOT hungry day. Weird day of the month for that.
I'm a perfect example. I have not lost weight - I actually gain 5 lbs in the first stages and now have lost those 5-ish pounds BUT I am a full size smaller than I was when I started the program. Weight REALLY isn't a very good indicator of anything except weight and that doesn't mean you're fit!
(I actually ate more calories because I didn't want to risk losing any muscle during the first part of this program - I'd not done any real exercse at all for too many years and I wanted to give myself a chance to really build some strength before I cut cals again.)
Beeps, maybe have a doc check it out? It would be so not good if you caused more injury! Hope it heals quickly!0 -
Haters in the weight room today...My first bad experience since I began lifting (I'm on 5th workout in Phase 2), it was also my first day in the "Pump Room" which is totally designed for dudes, but is also the only place with real racks for squatting and deadlifting. Had run-ins with two separate guys, one just mean mugging me, apparently trying to glare me out of the weight room. The other was an employee of the rec center who yelled at me for having a barbell off of the rack in the girlie weight room as I was setting my weight to do dead lifts. He said, "Here, I'll help you get these weights off of here." (as if I couldn't...) He then directed me to the squat rack that has the assist and won't let the bar go all the way to the ground without first asking me what exercise I was trying to do
The day was saved by a fellow lady lifter who is a BEAST!!! She's now my hero. She said, "Girl, you look like you can LIFT! Come downstairs with me!" Hoping to see her again sometime to thank her for her inspiration. Maybe one day I can help someone like that! #annoyed #ladylifterproblems0 -
@ethieman- I am just appalled to hear you had such a rough time at the gym. I have been lucky because I have only encountered very nice people who are more than willing to answer any question I have or to help me in any way. I am glad to hear there was a woman who was not afraid to help you. I hope this was just a fluke and the rest of your experiences are better!.0
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Get 'em ethieman! Dudes sure can be jerks sometimes. Luckily I haven't had any run ins. other than guys trying to be "nice". "Here miss, let me help you with that." If I'm going to lift the bar at 45 lbs, I think I can handle the 45 lb weight plate. we have a growing number of lifter chicks, though nobody seems to talk to anybody else. It would be so nice to have a friend in the weight room. trying to get in a lifting session tonight. My last WOB for Phase one of life.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, my husband is trying to convinve me to move out of state by going and getting a job offer. Sadly, I'm the bread winner and insurance carrier, so we go no where unless I get a job FIRST! Hard to do as a teacher. Everybody is cutting teachers left and right, and don't even get me started about the pay cut. so much to mull over and worry about. I'm a first class worrier 0 -
Beeps, you're hurt?
Sam, would his job allow him to be the bread winner and ins carrier? I hate it that you have all that stress.
the herniated discs are acting up. I can barely move. so that means no lifting. We go on vacation next week. It seems like everything is against me.0 -
Beeps, you're hurt?
Sam, would his job allow him to be the bread winner and ins carrier? I hate it that you have all that stress.
the herniated discs are acting up. I can barely move. so that means no lifting. We go on vacation next week. It seems like everything is against me.
rest until vacation, take it easy, and I bet you're feeling better when you get back! So and steady girl, it's just telling you to slow down a bit0 -
ethie! Yikes on "haters" - GO AWAY HATERS! Glad you got your lifting in, anyway.
Sue - I'm glad to read that, a FULL year later, you're still down a size! Remember, THAT'S WHAT COUNTS!
Nah, I'm not "injured"....there is something going on, and as soon as I up my weights in shoulders/chest flyes, etc, I can REALLY FEEL that "twinge". But, if I keep my weights lower, I can work through it.
I try, as much as possible, NOT to use advil because it means I'll retain water - so then scale weight is wonky. But, I really SHOULD be icing it! I just forget - and, frankly, I"m home for like 10 minutes before I go to bed...
Hubby wants me to go see dr. Um, no...dr will say, "here's some drugs and stop weight-lifting". But, I don't want the inflammation (which has been there 6- or 8- weeks at this point) to turn into scar tissue. So, I think I"ll just take a week off in the near future and try and rest my whole body.
And drink alcohol!0 -
ethie, that is annoying! I used to get pushed around a little bit but I think since I've stuck it out there is some sort of unspoken respect. I'll take that. Plus my husband comes to the gym with me so that probably helps.
manic, that sucks! I hope you can rest up and feel better quickly.
sam, was the offer he had good?0 -
ethie! Yikes on "haters" - GO AWAY HATERS! Glad you got your lifting in, anyway.
Sue - I'm glad to read that, a FULL year later, you're still down a size! Remember, THAT'S WHAT COUNTS!
Nah, I'm not "injured"....there is something going on, and as soon as I up my weights in shoulders/chest flyes, etc, I can REALLY FEEL that "twinge". But, if I keep my weights lower, I can work through it.
I try, as much as possible, NOT to use advil because it means I'll retain water - so then scale weight is wonky. But, I really SHOULD be icing it! I just forget - and, frankly, I"m home for like 10 minutes before I go to bed...
Hubby wants me to go see dr. Um, no...dr will say, "here's some drugs and stop weight-lifting". But, I don't want the inflammation (which has been there 6- or 8- weeks at this point) to turn into scar tissue. So, I think I"ll just take a week off in the near future and try and rest my whole body.
And drink alcohol!
I am with you on the drink alcohol part! I hope you do take a break soon because I would hate to see it turn into a major injury!0 -
Thanks for all the support ladies! I don't intend to let them scare me off. I'm actually more determined to go back on Monday and keep on keepin on with my bad self. I'm finally starting to see and feel the results from lifting, and I really look forward to getting my lifts in...I think I'm becoming a junkie This is honestly the first form of exercise that I truly enjoy.
On another, slightly related, female power note: Has anyone here read "Women Who Run With The Wolves"? It's totally feeding my desire/need to lift along with really building up my "I am woman: Hear me roar!" attitude.0 -
rsharper - I'm all about "first do no harm"....so, I won't let this "twinge" go on much longer....I promise!
But, in the meantime (meaning: before I take an intentional lifting break of 7- or 10- days), I LIFT!
I likely don't lift nearly as heavy as all the rest y'all on here. <<---True story.0 -
I think I'm becoming a junkie This is honestly the first form of exercise that I truly enjoy.
im with you on that one! 0 -
No details. No that I have more information it sounds more like, "Heck yeah we're hiring come on down." Sounds like a cool company though. Hubby understands that I have to have a job first. So he won't accept anything until that happens.
sam, was the offer he had good?
I skipped the gym. Damn migraine. I'm hanging on the sofa in a pain reliever induced fog. On thebright side I'm almost 500 under today. I think I need to take Friday off my schedule.
Ethieman, let me tell you, nothing has built my confidence and self-esteem like doing this program. Roar baby roar!0 -
hi ladies - trying to catch up on all of the posts! busy week last week and on a short vacation now.
I am staying at a hotel with a GREAT gym. I did 5A1 last night and will do 5B1 tonight. Ran 4.5 miles yesterday. Atlanta is a beautiful place!
beeps - a twinge when you up the weights makes me think "nerve related". do you ever foam roll your upper back?
sam - sorry to hear about that migraine! In today's economy, you might want to consider him commuting for a while if its a great job and you are not ready to move yet.
ethie - way to stay strong! boo to people at the gym with bad attitudes! no, haven't read that book, but i will check it out!
manic - ouch to the herniated disk! MAJOR doses (800mg) of ibuprofen is what my husband's doctor said. where are you going on vacation?0 -
I think he just wanted to prove how easy it would be for him to get a job in that area to get me to wrap my head around moving. It's nine hours away. No commuting. Not at his pay rate anyway.0
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Finally getting a chance to catch up with everyone! Hope you all are having a great weekend!
Sam, I hope you guys can figure things out without too much stress!
Ethie, just do your thing and prove to them how strong a woman can be.
Beeps, I think "heavy" is a relative term. Whatever you're doing works!
Mary, sorry about the pains
lc, sounds like a great vacation.
Meeting with the personal trainer tomorrow and I am nervous it will be a waste of time and money. Hopefully not.0 -
Hi all! I keep forgetting to check in here, because I'm in research mode... Stage 2 is going a bit rough! I feel like I'm doing everything wrong, and I'm EXHAUSTED all the time. These workouts are wiping me out! And it's almost done and I need to move onto Stage 3. This feels a bit nuts right now!
Today, my husband decided to commit to working out regularly, and wants to do weight stuff... which means I get to buy weight stuff! I've been scouring Craigslist since I started NROL4W in February, but never doing any "real" shopping. Well, now I can! He can't get to the gym, and these workouts are taking too long for me (I run out of babysitting time). I'd like to start doing them at home. Also maybe if I do the workouts later in the day, it won't matter so much that I'm wiped out for hours afterward. He's doing the Nerd Fitness strength guide. He liked that one because part of it is just bodyweight with little or no equipment. Yay!0 -
CP, so glad hubby is coming along for the journey. I really wish mine would. He needs to build up his bone density with weight baring exercises. He cardios all of his calcium away. ANy who, Two questions, are you getting enough sleep and are you eating enough? I was tired too, a good natural tired for a change, and I had to increase my calories.0
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Forced myself to go to the gym. I need to stay on schedule this week. Even though my work shcedule has changed I can't pick up my kids at school until 5 on Mon and Wed and a girl at work is doing free Zumba classes. Bonus! So I MUST lift on Sunday and Tuesday with an option for Friday. My workout tonight was half-a$$ed. I was so tired for some reason. I maintained my weights, but felt like I was struggling the entire time. I felt supper winded and sloppy and I skipped metabolic. My clothes were soaked through. What's up with that? I had a really lazy weekend, maybe my energy reserves were just low. Hope everyone had a great weekend. Memorial Day and the unofficial start of Summer is around the corner 0
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Nice work to everyone who is sticking with their routines with small/minor aches and being tired. You guys are great!
Saturday I got a lifting workout in. First of Stage 4! I took Sunday off but did a lot of cleaning/yardwork so that will be my exercise for that day! Tonight I'm planning on doing my first "B" workout of Stage 4.0 -
Cowgirl, I hope you love your trainer like I love mine. He's always pushing me to do more. He listens to me, makes suggestions but also doesn't get stupid about any of it. He knows I push myself, so if I say I can't he knows I mean it. I'm really glad I picked this guy!
Saturday I worked with him and did other lifts etc to strengthen my pecs and shoulders, and then did walking lunges, abs, and core.
This morning I did my 4th Stage 6B workout and bumped all the weights. 40 on the reverse lunge - I have to use my other hand to stabilize the weight at my shoulder, 35 on the 2pt row and 22.5 on the push press which is the best I've ever done. I was happy, I felt like I'd worked hard. I tried moving the incline higher on the reverse crunch and could do 1 set that way but failed when I was too fatigued. All in all, I'm happy with the whole workout.
CP I too am happy your hubs is joining you - so wish mine would lift with me. I think we'd have fun! Re Stage 2, I think i hated that Stage more than any of the others. I really felt clumsy and even though I was working with the trainer, just felt as if I wasn't getting anything accomplished. I loved Stage 3! When Stage 4 rolled around I was anxious, since it's a repeat of 2, but wonder of wonders it was fun. I was that much stronger, more experienced etc. and really felt great about it. I hope you'll continue but I understand that this program doesn't suit everyone. Good luck!!
Sam, hope you two can work things out so you're both happy, whatever way that is! Doncha hate it when a workout feels like that. I had a couple that were just completely depleting - I actually gave up on one of them, thankfully that wasn't recently but it's discouraging when it happens. I know, happens to everyone occassionally, best thing to do is chalk it up and move on.
Mary how are you feeling? And you too Beeps? You're the one who reminds me (us) that form is what counts and that the weight comes when it's supposed to. My trainer says exactly the same thing! "People are too worried about the #s and are slack on form. Better to do a perfect lower number - use isometric holds etc to challenge yourself"
Hope you all have a great Monday!!0 -
Hi All!
Just checking in quickly here! I've been missing tons of work outs lately, and feeling very guilty about it! I am going on vacation this week (yay!) and am determined to try and get back to my am workouts when I return. I am hoping to get some good runs in on the vaca though! I have a 10k coming up that I am feeling pretty out of shape for.
Mary - ouch! your back sounds very painful!
Sam - 500 calories under? any change that triggered your migraine?
ethie - I've had guys in the weight room give me looks like "and what do you think you are doing with that big bar you small small girl?" but I just keep going. I've got my headphones in, music going, and 45 minutes to complete my workout...I don't have time for their testosterone fueled nonsense!
keep kicking butt all!0 -
Must be Monday, things are pretty quiet on the board today.
Apparently I suck at math...miscalculated my weight to set on the barbell for the front squat/overhead press. I increased my weight from my last lift by 30 lbs. I thought I was doggin it from the weekend celebration...turns out I was just in beast mode.
The sexism in the dudetastic weight room continues. Today it was in the form of surveillance by an employee of the rec center. I had two of my female coworkers with me (I got another one on the lifting bandwagon!!!), and within minutes of us entering the weight room there appeared an employee. He lurked in the corner of the room and kept his eyes glued on us...then left shortly after we did, I'm sure he was there to make sure we didn't hurt ourselves. Fortunately we only had one lift that required being in that room today. Me and the ladies are hell bent to keep going to that room now until women become a regular feature and these guys quit flipping out on us.0 -
Last week was crazyyy stressful. I only made it to the gym once. But today's workout was AWESOMEEE. I read somewhere in this forum about kissing the floor during push-ups. So, today when i went in, I thought, that's a cool Idea. Guess what I did?!? I touched my nose to the ground on every. single. push-up today. 45, regular push-ups. Nose to the floor. boom. it was awesome. So thanks to whoever made that comment! You totally inspired me.
It makes me so sad to see all of these posts about grumpiness in the weight room! I hope that it doesn't turn anyone away! Keep it up ladies, great work!
I squatted 120 lbs today! yayyy!0 -
Ethie and Chuckels, RIGHT ON!!0
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Ethie and Chuckels, RIGHT ON!!
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Chuckels: Get it girl!!! and thanks
Suelegal: thanks!
Samntha: way to get back at it!
I'll be taking a break on the lifting (unles I have a pleasant surprise in my hotel fitness center when I arrive) for the week while I'm away at conference. Going to try to keep up with the calorie counting and fitting some sort of exercise in.
I'm going to check out supplements next week when I return, have been referred to a Complete Nutrition store by a friend who lost a bunch of weight and recently began lifting. What are you ladies using and loving?0
