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Lawlorka, I struggled with the DB press a lot too. But the FSPP is a different type of movement. You have the momentum of rising up from the front squat to push the bar up. You probably will be fine. I can only DB press two 25lb DBs, but I can push press 70lbs.0
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This made me laugh as I was taking off my shoes in the gym last night because I kept falling on myself.
Clam, ooooooh just wait. There will be plenty of exercises to test your balance.
But I found it great challenging myself and noticing I was doing better each time.
Oh god.... :sad: I will look like a idiot .. can see the headline now "woman kills herself falling while lunging and hitting head on weights" :bigsmile:
I am glad I could make you laugh :laugh: .... That's ok, I kept falling off the swiss ball the other morning :bigsmile:0 -
I'm telling you, chubbycowgirl, if you WRITE into the mfp tekkies, and INSIST that, due to the WONDERs of myfitnesspal.com (i.e. LAY IT ON REALLY THICK THAT THIS WEBSITE IS DA BOMB!!!), you have skinnied down to SUPER-SLIM-STRONG-CHICK, they will CHANGE your handle FOR YOU.
They will.
The end.
[p/s - DO IT.]0 -
Sam: --->>> "I LOVE what I do, but I really hate my job."
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RedBess - great run. My normal run is about that distance (my house to mums, lol) and sometimes it just makes such a nice change to get out in the open.
Well as you all know my lifting frequency is way down at the moment - x1 per week plus a Body Pump. Might try and squeeze one in today but this time of year is so jammed with other stuff. Weighed myself yesterday - lost 2kg. Unfortunately, with my increased wine and chocolate intake and the fact that revision is making have to sit on my butt all day, I can only put it down to muscle loss :-( grrrrrrrrrrrr0 -
Beeps, you may be right. It's worth a try I suppose. I'm thinking I should change it to barbellcowgirl, strongcowgirl, fitcowgirl....something along those lines.
Jo and RedBess, I wish I had the motivation for long runs.
Jo, just because you may have lost some lean mass doesn't mean it's muscle. We hold so much water/glycogen for repair when we are lifting regularly that it's very possible you'll "pump" right back up again once you get back to a routine. That's another one of those tricky things-your weight can be falsely skewed by your degree of rest, dehydration, etc. You're doing your best and that's what counts!
Got my lift in today! Prone jackknife, American DLs, inverted rows, split squat, push-ups, followed by skaters for HIIT. I've just been creating my own workouts since I'm waiting to start the Strength program of Supercharged. It's been really fun to go back and do different exercises that I haven't done in a while.0 -
Yay! I think that is a gain, so celebrate it!! Take it one day at a time. I don't think you have lost muscle mass in that short a time (unless you have statistics that say otherwise)...Don't be too hard on yourself :flowerforyou:
Well as you all know my lifting frequency is way down at the moment - x1 per week plus a Body Pump. Might try and squeeze one in today but this time of year is so jammed with other stuff. Weighed myself yesterday - lost 2kg. Unfortunately, with my increased wine and chocolate intake and the fact that revision is making have to sit on my butt all day, I can only put it down to muscle loss :-( grrrrrrrrrrrr0 -
For the first time I have decided that today..no cardio at all for me...I will not do it...no, nay! And the world won't come to an end :laugh:
I am trying to see if I can live with cutting down a little bit of the cardio - instead of the 2+ hours I do thrice a week.
That said, we get every other Friday off and tomorrow is it! So, my weekend begins! I will go lift weights come the morrow in the morning!0 -
DOMS killing me, stayed home from the gym today.
Happy lifting ladies.0 -
uhhhhh, nothing great to say. Been busy all day. Running errands, visiting friend at hospital, shopping for bargains, eating at Chinese buffet...... LOL
Chubs, (I feel comfortable calling you that because it's a pet name and doesn't describe you anymore :bigsmile: ) BUT I totally agree with Beeps. Lay it on THICK.
SAM, YES, you are missed when you're MIA. SUE , too0 -
Chubs how about iron cowgirl0
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1989 . What was I thinking! :laugh:
I thought I was fat . I wish I was that "fat" again.0 -
I woke up 30 minutes before my alarm this morning. That mean 4:30. 4. 30. What is that?!
Got my lift in, feels good. I skipped my run yesterday. I had forgotten something at home and the idea of coming home and then going back out was just not happening. It will push my running schedule back a little this week, but that's ok. I can leave work early today and hit the 11km I was supposed to do yesterday.
Cowgirl… I love running. Sometimes it is hard to motivate myself to go, others I am just itching to get out the door. I have a great river and park, lined with trees to run in which makes a huge difference. It is quiet and peaceful most of the time, especially in the winter when I am the only one crazy enough to be out in it!
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Chubs how about iron cowgirl
Ohh, I like it!!!
RedBess, that sounds lovely. I do get out and jog more often now that we live in the "country". But I just don't have the willpower to actually push myself to go long distances.0 -
It's a dreary rainy day. It matches my mood. Tom.......
I really don't want to workout but I'll go just to get out of the house. More than likely, it will be a light easy workout but hey! I will be moving.0 -
I listened to a GREAT LEIGH PEELE piece last night....set-me-up for my 2014 success!!
Had a good work-out, today....finished Module 2 of Advanced Strength Series (Venus) and will start Module 3 on Monday.
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Redbess I hate waking up before my alarm
Good job to all the weight losers!
My daily pt has become so long I can't do it at the gym- I try to encourage myself that I will have the best butt ever- it's getting very tedious.
My workout was uninspired this am but maybe I'll sneak in something later
My daughter is excited about seeing the hunger games this weekend- I think she's too young at ten what do y'all think- she has read the books but a movie is more intense.. I will probably let her go0 -
Good job to all the weight losers!
Should have probably added that I'm not trying to lose, lol. Maintain if not gain a bit here..... now I'm back down to 113lbs which is not a healthy weight for me. I am run down and exhausted. It's annoying as I really can only put it down to stress or lack of lifting - nothing else has changed. At this weight I get sick and lose my period etc..... so need to put a bit more back on. Not much more, but my body is definitely better at 118lbs. I hadn't even realised I'd lost it until my Mum said I was looking thin - so I weighed myself and sure enough she was right.
This time in a week, exams will be over. At least I got assignments back this week with 2 distinctions...... phew! Certainly a bit of relief knowing I'm going into these (epic) exams with good grades so far. The topics are pharmacology and complications of pregnancy and childbirth - pretty immense subjects and brain is at saturation point lol. Give me a week and I'll be ready to get back into it!!!
Happy lifting everyone, have a great weekend!0 -
Redbess - I'm actually in awe over how much you work out! I really, really wish I could be like that! I used to love running and really want to get back to it, and I would love to see myself getting up in the morning for a gym session and then heading out for a run after work or vice versa. Seriously lacking motivation and energy though...especially the day after a lifting session. One day, one day...but yeah, what you do is awesome!
I managed to get a good HIIT session in after my last workout, for the first time since the sets increased to 3...so at least I can handle that slightly better now
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Wow Jo, please take care of yourself, that stress will kill you.
I got to the gym tonight. Yay me! Funny thing my hammies were so tight that I couldn't touch my toes. Not even close. I was disappointed at first about my DL/BR weight at 65, then remembered that it's a lower back/arms/chest move so lower weight is required. the YTWL actually kills me and I was only using 5lbs dbs.
Going to be a busy weekend and I deparately want to see Hunger games. I'll probably go by myself. I do that when the men in the house are not interested in a film I want to see. I wold let my 9yo see it if he wanted. He's smart enough to catch the nuances and ask good questions. These kind of rating things really are more about YOUR child's maturity than age. THat's why it's PARENTAL guidance. You decide.0 -
Redbess - I'm actually in awe over how much you work out!
I am wondering if it will be too much though. I have only just completed my first week of NROLFW so I will have to see. My run last night was not the greatest, but a lot of that had to do with being tired, having had a really busy week, and my shin splints playing up with my having forgotten to take ibuprofen before my run. I have a longer run with a friend planned for this morning so hopefully it will be better.0 -
Had a momentary lapse in judgement and caved to the sugar craving . :sad: I feel really gross now. Five mini reese cups 240 cals.
Next week is my "free week" . Why didn't I just stay away! Oh, yeah, I can blame TOM.
I worked out today. It was suppose to be a light workout, just because. I ended up mixing things up. You know how I HATE step ups? Well, I did THREE sets , just because. :noway: Even did two 45 second planks, just because. Get the idea LOL There was no rhyme or reason for today.
Oh my word! Love running? I hate it. The pounding. The jarring. I am so old......0 -
Had a momentary lapse in judgement and caved to the sugar craving . :sad: I feel really gross now. Five mini reese cups 240 cals.
I tell ya, there is something about peanuts. Doesn't matter what form they are in, they are addictive. Add chocolate to the mixture and there is no willpower strong enough.0 -
manic - I felt like crap after supper, so I ended up trying to find some food that would settle my tummy. I did find some, I logged it, and also it blew-out my NO late-night-snacking streak!
So, I'm back at zero for that streak....the food did manage to settle my tummy, though.
Today was supposed to be my higher-carb/higher-calorie day, but after last night that's a scratch. Back to low-carb and slight deficit. It's okay.....
I'm missing my cardio today, which is less "okay" - since I missed last week due to teaching duties. Today, it's my son's basketball game. Again, I'll watch my calories closely and be okay.
Next week is month-end-REPORTING! That means pictures and that means measurements, so, yes, I'm being meticulous and wanting a really good report!0 -
Lifted this morning and then ate too much for lunch.
Now I want Reese's.....0 -
Lifted this morning and then ate too much for lunch.
Now I want Reese's.....
Cowgirl, they are delish......
Jo, I KNOW! I love peanut m&m's, PB m&m's , Reese's, snickers, etc. Anyway you can give me a peanut.
Nada for today. We laid in the bed until 12:30! It's raining and only 46 degrees. UGH . The lazy make you wanna eat days.0 -
I this is what you are ashamed of, then I seriously have issues. you had one serving and the calories equivalent of a snack. I know you do the low cal thing, but this is not a big deal. Call me when you do an 800 cal binge on donuts, then we'll talk. Stop being so hard on yourself. Love ya!Had a momentary lapse in judgement and caved to the sugar craving . :sad: I feel really gross now. Five mini reese cups 240 cals.
Next week is my "free week" . Why didn't I just stay away! Oh, yeah, I can blame TOM.
Well my ABS actually hurt form my first 3B WO. YAY, my abs never hurt, so it's good to know they were doing something. I'm going out for GNO with my cousins. We are having some bad-*kitten* Mexican. I'm the DD so no fishbowl margaritas for me.0 -
Mary, you've really improved your overall eating, I think even this momentary lapse will be unnoticeable over the course of the week! Yesterday, I was over by 500 cals, so yours seems not so bad to me. I did step ups today too! I love to hate those suckers!
Red, I workout early morning too. I have to, it's really the only time I can be consistent and now it's a habit. I get up at 4:30ish and I'm at the gym at 5ish or on spin days 5:30. Saturdays are 7ish and Sundays (if I'm working out that day) it's 8ish. I really like early morning workouts. Evenings have never really worked for me - by the time I'm done with my 12 hr day I have nuttin' left.
Today was my last deload for this cycle - I did squats 5/45 5/55 3/65, 5/45 5/55 5/65 - it was great, I was meticulous with form and I did them with complete control. Then I did 5 sets each inverted leg presses at #125, leg extensions at #105, back extensions at #35, steps and abs - swiss ball crunch at #25, hanging leg raises and side flexions at #45. I was jelly when I walked down the stairs!! LOVE that feeling!
I will workout tomorrow, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday since I'm going to be away from Thursday through next Sunday and won't have time to get to a gym. Maybe some bodyweight stuff but I'm guessing probably not.
Peanuts are my downfall too! I can eat 'em by the bushel, but I've gotten better at just taking a small handful. If I'm really craving sweets or such I grab a quest bar instead. Cowgirl, I think you are another, too much food occassionally probably isn't significant. Beeps you either, though I know what you each are feeling. Beeps good luck this week!
Love to see everyone so active!! Blast it out ladies!0 -
I had two mini Reese's. They were good- enough to stop that craving. I'm a little over for cals today-no biggie. Still have a deficit. This is the start to my rest week and I will need to be careful until Thanksgiving so that I don't actually gain.
Sue, I'm in awe of your workouts. I bet the other women at your gym(and men too) think you are bad! I was set on doing Strong Curves after Supercharged, but now I'm leaning towards a more of a strength-focused program like you are doing. I don't know- guess I will see in a few months.
Sam, I love your way of thinking!0 -
I had a day off today I had acupuncture which helps my glute pain but only briefly. I actually fell asleep at acupuncture.
Chocolate and peanut butter are amazing- I love peanut butter cups. This week I made a chocolate protein powder shake with some pb2 in it- it was great but very high calorie.
Today I was way over due to wine and chocolate chip cookies.
Nice workout sue
Beeps do you measure every month?0
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