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Welcome back Jewel!. Pearl, I still do assisted Pull ups. I WAS able to unassisted
I had a great first day back. I have a wonderful roommate and things are looking up. My workout today was moving furniture and lifting boxes in my classroom. I just switched back to "Lightly ACtive" and got my 150 cals back.0 -
I did AMRAPs.0
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yea Runz!!
welcome back Jewel
Pearl, my goal is to do just 1 unassisted pullup - I have a very long way to go!
Spin today, tomorrow is chest! Yea!0 -
Lifted a little over 30 minutes. I do not rest in between sets. For instance, I'll work on biceps , squats, skull crushers, and leg extension. Repeat. Repeat. and Repeat . Only rest I get is walking from one little spot to the other. Of course, I did more exercises than these. I just don't know what to call them.
So stinking bloated ! I managed to suck what I could in and measure. Not much difference. I lost quarter inch off my butt and natural waist. nothing off saddlebags , abdomen, or belly button. I was a gluttonous heifer last month . :sad:0 -
manic - my August was not a good month for my midriff, either....the food/booze/holiday/no lifting took its toll! Directly to my belly-button waist, actually. I'm up 2"!! But, that was then - THIS IS NOW! "Fresh start September" is for EVERY BODY. Come join me. Track your calories, get your lifting in (I'll get my walking in) and then you KNOW that you have done the BEST you can, re: inputs - and the universe will take care of the outputs!
runzalot - Did you find AMRAPS worthwhile??
I feel better everyday. Tomorrow is surgery, which I am refusing to even think about! Alas, Friday will come and then I'm REALLY ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY!0 -
where are you peeps??0
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Working lolwhere are you peeps??
I forgot how hard getting up at 5:30 is and it sucks plenty. I feel ravenous though my calories look good for the day. I'm low on energy. I MUST go to the gym just don't know If I will lift or go to zumba. Usually lifting when I am tired is a bad idea and I want to make an appt with a GOOD trainer and get a form check.
I'll check back in later.0 -
I'll have to dial back my alarm another 15 minutes tomorrow, because the traffic was HORRIBLE today! So, that puts me at 6:30 am wake-up. I wouldn't like 5:30 very much, either. (although my body-clock usually has me waking between 6:10-6:15, anyway.
Go lift something....drop your weights back a bit and go for a few more reps!0 -
runzalot - Did you find AMRAPS worthwhile??
It was a step up from napping on the couch. I'm gonna do the B one tomorrow just for sh!ts and giggles. I'll start Stage 4 next week.0 -
I've been busy with homeschooling and chores. I didn't workout today. I had to clean all the house floors. It was pretty bad.
food choices have been pretty decent today.0 -
I was sitting on he couch in my gym clothes, with my kindle in my hand, sound asleep, and my husband woke me up and sent me to the gym. I went to zumba, glad I went.0
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Hi, everyone! So much going on here.
First of all, my sincerest admiration to those who homeschool -- and all moms. You ladies are incredibly dedicated.
Jewel, congratulations on your wedding and honeymoon. Sounds like you enjoyed it.
PearlMullet, thanks for your input on calories. I'm finding that if I don't eat out or drink (and sometimes even if I do drink), I still have trouble reaching my goal (the book's fat loss number minus 200 cal), which is what I've been aiming for. So for now I'm eating clean and eating when hungry. I'm sure the clean part helps -- having a huge salad for lunch keeps me full so I'm not starving by dinner. It's honestly a foreign feeling!
About the mug cake, I eyeballed some of the ingredients, but it was essentially this:
1 scoop (30g) chocolate plantfusion
1 tbsp vital wheat gluten
1 tbsp whole wheat flour
sprinkle (1/8 tsp maybe) baking powder
1 tsp egg replacer or half a "flax egg" (you can use a little pumpkin puree or applesauce here, but Ener-G brand egg replacer is my go-to)
sprinkle of stevia
3 or 4 tbsp of soy or almond milk
pb2
I gave a quick spray of pam to the inside of a mug, and then I poured in all the dry ingredients except the pb2. Then you add in the milk and stir until it has a batter-like consistency. Pop the mug in the microwave for 3 minutes. (I burned my hand on the handle, so be careful! Ceramic really retains heat.) While it bakes, mix the pb2 with a tbsp or two of soy milk so that it is a little syrupy, and when the cake part is done, pour it on top. Eat some sweet, gooey goodness for breakfast or a snack and don't think twice about it because it nutritinally kicks butt.
If you haven't tried PlantFusion, I can't recommend it enough. I've only had the chocolate but I absolutely love it. It's like drinking a milkshake. I stay away from dairy now but I remember in the past that whey powders were really gritty. This one has a nice, smooth texture, mixes easily, and tastes like a dessert. I'm gonna try baking and cooking other recipes with it. It's not easy to find and it's not terribly cheap but it's very good quality nutrition so I buy it online.
Pumped out Stage 2B2 today and felt good. I hit 60# on the wide-grip deadlift from box, which is a new record for me. It was really hard, even though I think of 60 pounds as not a ton. I mean, I deadlift and squat nearly twice that, so why is this so hard? Trying not to overthink.
Pearl, a 55# overhead press is awesome. I'm inspired to try to catch up to you ;-)
Beeps & Sam, I hope you find a way to catch up on sleep. Sounds rough.
Going to the gym has serious upsides to it. Namely the fact that it's relatively empty and I don't have to awkwardly wait around for others to finish up with the equipment I want. Also the fact that the tiny handful of other women I see in the weight room tend to come late (probably for that reason). But bedtime arrives and I'm still wired! It's a nice feeling now but I'll pay for it in the morning.0 -
Thanks Nadia! I'll definitely check out PlantFusion, too. I wish I had trouble eating all my calories!
Today I lift. Beautiful Badass doesn't have no-lift days, but she asks you to de-load, so do 75% of your last week's weights. I'll do it, and I know why it's important, but I just want to keep going!
runz, how are you already going to start Stage 4!? You're movin, lady!
Glad Zumba did the trick, sam.0 -
pearlmullet - so you lift 7 days a week? Wow. That's impressive!
I am thinking about bumping up to 4 x per week, come october. But, I actually don't want to do anymore than that. My 7-days-a-week work-out years are, hopefully, behind me. Well, at least until retirement - which isn't for 20 years, anyway.0 -
I need encouragement! Did workout stage 2B and didn't really like it. Is it going to get better? I miss my regular DLs and Squats!0
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Beeps - no, just three. I try to do HIIT either the day I lift or the off-days.
panthur, I'm probably not the one to give encouragement because I switched to Beautiful Badass. It's got both DLs and Squats in the first 2 phases! :devil:0 -
Oops - I just realized why you thought I lifted 7 days/week, Beeps. No rest weeks is what I meant. So I lift 3x/week without a week rest every 6 weeks or whatever is recommended.0
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Beeps, I've moved to lifting 4x / wk now, and spin 2x unless I forget to set my alarm, like I did yesterday! :grumble: I will do chest and shoulders tomorrow morning. Not sure if Saturday will work, we're talking about a trip to Wildwood for Roar to the Shore which would cancel my gym time. Next week is a deload week, the following week, I'll do something not sure whatexactly. Then I go on vacation for 2 weeks, so I'll start fresh again in October.
Panthur, sorry but DLs and back squats disappear - I didn't like Stage 2 much at all, but it really did get better to me! Loved 3 did better on 4 loved 5 and really loved the last 2 Stages.
Not much happening here. Beeps when is your 2nd surgery?0 -
Kathleen, I still do step ups as part of my accessory work - not every workout but pretty often. They work!!
Glad to know that - thanks!!0 -
KAthleen what do you hate about the step ups?
1. They make me tachycardic. LOL
2. I feel like I am limited more by my grip strength and by just overall getting tired than by the muscles they are designed to work.
Having said that- I think this is the main benefit of programs like this where we are working more than one muscle group. I think the two areas in which I have improved most during this program are grip strength and core strength.0 -
where are you peeps??
OK so Tuesday I made a chocolate tiramisu cake and took it to have dinner with friends. I was like just short of 1000 calories over for the day. Woke up still stuffed on Wednesday, I had been planning to lift that day around midday after I finished clinic and a couple meetings. So, I was too full to eat breakfast, just drank my coffee, and packed a banana and a protein bar to eat later. Clinic ran longer than I thought, plus I never ate 'cuz I never got hungry- so I decided it was not productive to lift weights without eating. Today was a better day for that. :laugh:0 -
Oh and CONGRATULATIONS RUNZ on your AMRAPS!!!0
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So as I mentioned before I went o zumba from 9-10 last night even though I was DEAD TIRED. Even when I walked into class, one of the girls said I looked very unhappy to be there. As usual I got into it and had a good time. I didn't push to hard, and it turns out the good instructor may be taking over Friday nights which can make my schedule more flexible. Anyway, I was SO EXHAUSTED This morning that I almost threw up. I was so nonfunctional in the brain that my stupid hypoglycemic self forgot my food for the day and I'm "rolling pennies for gas" broke. The girls at work took pity on me and gave me food. My diary looks a little strange today for that reason. I ate well when I got home, so my calories came out fine, but I NEVER want to do that again. Turns Out that I'm stupid today because I'm brain tired and I got my period. Maybe I'm brain tired BECAUSE I got my period. Either way I was planning on going to the gym, but I needed to wait for clean clothes which took too long to dry.
Long story short...I'm going to bed. Night all.0 -
sheesh, samntha please take care of yourself.
My cataract surgery went MUCH better this time around. Whew! I am SO glad it is done! I hadn't eaten anything all day or had even a sip of water - I ordered a cheeseburger (and ate half of it) and poutine (and ate ALL of that!) to celebrate.
Plus a chocolate shake.
With the hersheys kisses I ingested last night, I was over calories by 200 - on a fasting day, lol!!!
It's okay. I decided to call in sick, today, to let my eye rest. I'll get back to the office routine come Monday.
Thanks, sue, for asking.
I'm so glad to be in full-blown "recovery mode" so I can put this chapter behind me....I can lift in 2 weeks, YAHOO!!0 -
Yayy Beeps!! I am SO glad!
And Samntha - wow, yeah take care of yourself!0 -
Thanks ladies. I just get like this in those two awful days in my cycle. The exhaustion kicks my butt every time. I'll be high energy next week and you'll think I;m manic or something.
Beeps, glad it was a little easier this time
I'm WAY high carb today! But I'm off to the gym to lift.0 -
I LIFTED!!
Squat 3x10@105
Push-up 3x10 military
Seated 3x10@75
step ups 3x10@50 (6 risers)
Don't laugh but I fell off the swiss ball doing prone jack knives. First time ever and I twisted my damn shoulder on the way down.0 -
I'm totally laughing at the thought of you falling off the swiss ball! But, crappy that you got hurt - that SUCKS.
Today I'm going to walk, and walk, and walk. Will aim for 2.5 hours.
I'm jumping into another "challenge" on another forum, starting Monday. So, even though I can't lift for 2 more weeks, I can certainly keep calories controlled. I think it's a 10 week challenge, so I'll just have to BRING it for the last 8 weeks!0 -
Sam, that's some beautiful lifting you got going there!
Beeps, that's a lot of walking. Wish I could tag along for moral support :flowerforyou:
I think I might go ahead and jump into Stage 4. Or wait 'til Monday. We'll see.0 -
Oh good grief, Sam!! You MUST take better care!! I'm also hypoglycemic and actually got that shaky feeling when I haven't had enough to eat, so I grabbed a handful of peanuts (LOVE Costco's GIANT peanuts) - that did the trick. Get a bucket and keep a sandwich or freezer bag full in your bag!!
...and wow that's some awesome lifting you got goin' on! Congrats!
Beeps, can't tell you how relieved I am to hear your surgery went well and that you're feeling better faster this time!! I'm glad you're planning to take the required time to recover! Sending continued good thoughts for complete recovery so you can get back to doing what you love most!!
I have 2 new PRs! Yesterday was bench day and I pressed 95x4! Today was squats and worked with my trainer. 95#x 5 and good form (that's more important to me than the weights).
My butt is really sore, my trainer burned out my hams & glutes today and had me doing walking lunges followed by sprints.
On our way to a b'day party this evening. Have fun everyone!0
