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I'll have to Google battle ropes.We do have battle ropes in our gym...and i do see peeps using them!! Nice!
I was going to run this morning but my tummy was sad. I'm feeling better now so I'm heading out.
Pudding, I would put those dumbbells as 30 lbs and the barbell as 20 lbs.0 -
Thank you again ladies. Sorry to cut up the conversation. It's been an insane week. When it rains it pours.
As you know, my Gram was very sick, and she passed away Thursday morning. You can't make this stuff up. I will attending services for my Brother with my mom's family Monday, and then for Gram on Tuesday and WEdnesday with my dad's family. THey are both so fragile. I guess I'll have channel Gram and ask her to grant me strength to hold them both up.
Supercharged, which I bought myself for my birthday, is still here in the bag.0 -
Hi ladies. My name is Tameika and I joined this group a while back when I was considering NROLFW. Didn't end up doing it so never really participated in the group. I have lurked here and there though.
I just recently started Supercharged (did 2 days so far) and noticed that it's discussed here more than it is in the actual NROLS group so I decided to join in the chatter here. I hope that's ok. It's just nice to have persons to talk to regularly who can relate to what I'm doing. Looking forward to participating here.
@sam Very, very sorry for your losses. Condolences to u and the family.0 -
Welcome, Tameika! I love this group. We talk about everything fitness here
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Thank you again ladies. Sorry to cut up the conversation. It's been an insane week. When it rains it pours.
As you know, my Gram was very sick, and she passed away Thursday morning. You can't make this stuff up. I will attending services for my Brother with my mom's family Monday, and then for Gram on Tuesday and WEdnesday with my dad's family. THey are both so fragile. I guess I'll have channel Gram and ask her to grant me strength to hold them both up.
Supercharged, which I bought myself for my birthday, is still here in the bag.
So sorry Sam :-(
I hope you have someone looking after you..... you are important too you know. It's not your responsibility to look after everyone else. Sure, do it if you can - and that's awesome. But not to your own detriment. Thinking of you xxxxxxxxxx0 -
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I slept in but managed to lift during lunch. I had to use a smith machine for front squats which was still awkward.
Welcome jamaicanlady
I am doing supercharged and just started basic training 2.
Sam I am so sorry - what a double whammy.
Runzalot do you ever feel conflicted because you want to run and lift?
Beeps what's a Fibonacci workout?0 -
Gosh, samntha, there are no words.
Sorry for your losses.
Jamaicanlady - i have supercharged! I am not doing it, but i own it....it's great!
Pmagnanlift - fibonaccis, in my routine are 21 - 13 - 8 - 5 - 8 - 13 - 21 reps, where you increase the weights going up the pyramid and then decrease the weights going back down. I have to skip the 21's on each end due to time constraints.
It is scheduled cardio, today....ZOOM!0 -
Welcome Temeika! Glad to see another Supercharger!
Pmag, isn't it funny how after you've lifted with free weights it's awkward to use the machines?
I will lift today. Hopefully can up my weights. I lied about my glutes and hammies- it just took longer for the DOMS to set in. It now hurts to sit down. :ohwell:0 -
Gosh, samntha, there are no words.
Sorry for your losses.
Jamaicanlady - i have supercharged! I am not doing it, but i own it....it's great!
Pmagnanlift - fibonaccis, in my routine are 21 - 13 - 8 - 5 - 8 - 13 - 21 reps, where you increase the weights going up the pyramid and then decrease the weights going back down. I have to skip the 21's on each end due to time constraints.
It is scheduled cardio, today....ZOOM!
That sounds like a very effective workout. I like varying rep ranges.
I'm jealous of your Saturday cardio. I really want to go to Zumba today, but I really just can't see the benefit over doing a great lifting session and HIIT (I know you NEED yours for your lungs).0 -
I'm going biking today. Got to take my new birthday present out on a official test drive even if I'm not hitting the woods just yet.0
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Pmag, that's an interesting question. Right now, my priority is lifting. If I miss a scheduled run or two, no sweat because I'm not training for a race.
Runzalot do you ever feel conflicted because you want to run and lift?
I've been running for 11 years but my hips and legs still cling to fat. With lifting, I'm looking to reduce that fat. Doing both, it's really important that I keep my calories/protein up. I'm working hard but retaining water and gaining inches However, I'm determined to give this program a fair shake. Last fall, I quit after Stage 4 and was lazy about protein intake. This is the perfect season to go all out because I can give myself some room to grow and change with dresses and skirts.0 -
runzalot maybe you retaining wine calories still:drinker:
Really? It's been a week since I had a glass of wine. My one glass was less than 150 calories.
Runzalot I got my lines crossed with Willlift4tats who imbibed last week....:flowerforyou:
Also I reread my post I did not clarify I had Champagne last Sunday then a couple of glasses of wine the other night (not all in one sitting). So in the same week still too many off track calories.0 -
I refigured my performance goals a little and now I will be lifting 2-3 a week and following Al Higdon's 5k training plan for novice mixed up a bit with the intermediate 5k training.
Sometimes I think I am not progressing but I looked at an early March training sheet and my DL was 70# compared to my DL last Friday at 115#. So okay moving in the right direction.
Long day, walked nearly 4 miles then went and saw Totem and had dinner with family. dying eggs at 10:30pm for tomorrow. Now off to bed as Sunday is a regular lifting day and if I don't get up be the Easter bunny and get to the gym early I won't get it done.
Night all, Happy Easter. :flowerforyou:0 -
runzalot maybe you retaining wine calories still:drinker:
Really? It's been a week since I had a glass of wine. My one glass was less than 150 calories.
Runzalot I got my lines crossed with Willlift4tats who imbibed last week....:flowerforyou:
Also I reread my post I did not clarify I had Champagne last Sunday then a couple of glasses of wine the other night (not all in one sitting). So in the same week still too many off track calories.
Welp, I had another glass last night :drinker: And didn't quite meet my protein goal0 -
If you are trending in the right direction, pay attention!!
The rest of it is just noise, noise, noise!!0 -
Happy Easter everybody! And thanks for the welcome. So happy to see other superchargers here.
Worked out 3 days this past week. No cardio. Will try to get in 1 day of HIIT this week. Can you tell I hate cardio?
My main goal right now is fat loss. I'm about 2-3 lbs away from my ideal weight but my body fat is really very high. (Too embarrassed to say what it is right now).
My diet contains way too many carbs and not enough protein. Definitely need to improve on that this week.
Beeps, what program are you currently doing? I think I remember you from over by jpfitness.
Again, I'm so happy to be here. I'm sure my fiance and friends are tired to listen to all my obsessive talk about everything fitness related.0 -
Beeps, thanks for the cheerleading. I've got a lot of noise going on right now :grumble: I had a dream the other night that I put batteries in my scale and discovered I had gained over 10 lbs! I'm still obsessing over the measuring tape which is showing gains. I need to hide that thing in the car.
I'm going to stick to my current plan and arrange all my dresses and skirts that I will be wearing to work this week.0 -
Happy Easter!
I've had a decent week! 3 lift workouts only but they were good solid sessions. Friday was DLs and man my butt is sore!! I didn't break any records, just slammed form! Ow!! Tomorrow is bench, plus chest and lat accessory lifts.
Sam, I'm sorry. I can't imagine how difficult this is. I'm here if you want help in anyway!
Beeps is so right! Don't sweat the small stuff. It changes too quickly! Keep the course and no matter if you seem to have setbacks (they really aren't) you will attain your longterm goals!
Runz, muscle gain?
I lost my fitbit the other day, no idea how it could have popped off but it did. The company is replacing it free. I contacted them to have it turned off and they offered!
We're having Easter steak (cooked on the grill) tonight, au gratin potatoes, veggies and salad. 0 -
Just popping in to say 'hi' before we head off to the beach for the week.
I'm on the mend, still sick, but slowly getting better and able to eat more each day. It really took the wind out of my sails!
So I'm going to laze about the beach, eating, sleeping, walking and generally just take it easy and hopefully enjoy myself. The husband is bringing the jet skis but I thinking a beach chair is a little more my style this week
My online store is shut for the week, so I'm mentally taking a time-out too.0 -
Hello- I had a lot of pain this weekend so I am back to physical therapy tomorrow.
I think I am 3/3 though. I am making my protein only by eating too many calories.
I am scheduled to lift tonight but I am watching the playoffs.
Rocky did you like totem? We are planning to go next weekend.
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Don't forget your weekly challenge report!
I'm 3/3 this week!
DNA, enjoy yourself.
Pmag, hope you feel better soon.
Temeika, I'm in the same boat- 5lbs from goal, but still more fat on my body than I want.
Sue, sounds delicious!0 -
Oh goodness, it has not been a great week for me. I did my toes and nails so I'll give 1/3. Back on track today and hoping I can battle through all this high pollen throughout the week. Last week it definitely conquered me and today is not looking great so far :grumble:0
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I can only claim 2/3 this week because, even though my eating was pretty decent, my drinking was pretty egregious this weekend! Weird....I don't drink often, but had a houseful of company this weekend and I just said "wth" and went with it, lol!
Today, I lift.
And, I am going to do a "no junk carb/low carb" week....my indulgences over Easter are makin' me wanna do that sort of "cleanse".0 -
Sue, that's really nice that the company is replacing ur fitbit free. That sounds like excellent customer service to me.
Dna, wish I were headed to the beach too. My fiance is going but I have some deadlines I'm trying to meet for work, so unfortunately I can't join him. I really really hope I'll be bikini ready for summer. If so, I'll be LIVING at the beach. Hope you get well soon.
Cowgirl, you look pretty good in ur pic to me. And what is this about challenge report?0 -
Willift- Spring can be tough season- do you take anything for allergies- I like Zyrtec the best, but this year I am not having much allergies
Beeps- when you do fibonaccis how many exercises do you do? Assuming a fibonacci is one lift and doing 21res, 13reps8reps 5reps 8reps, 13 reps, 21 reps?
Sam I hope you had a good ride.
Dna- enjoy your break
I had PT this am and I am feeling more hopeful, but th eweekend was a waste I kept taking naps.
I had a good workout last night but I have more questions for everyone. I think I will improve faster if I get more feed back
I am in Supercharged and I am picking different lifts for an A and B workout. So it seems that if I don't pick properly I can end up exercising one muscle more than the others.
Last night I did plank with one arm up, combo Romanian DL(65#) and row- split squat with rear foot elevated (22.5#), 2point row (27.5#), romanian Dls(100#) and pushups, and weight glute bridges (40#). I always do leg lifts lying onone side 3x 15.
It was the first workout, and I know I can do more with DL and glut bridges, but split squats were hard in terms of core.
So it seems like a lot more lower body to me. ( should I mix it up- I hate changing a workout before I finish it!)
And is it ok to do mixed grip on Romanian DLs?0 -
I am only giving myself 1/3. I found myself falling back into some bad BED habits which, combined with the holiday and the chocolate my boys had in the house, made for a lot of overeating. Definitely not enough protein. My workouts did stay in track and I am just finishing workouts 3/4 of stage 1. I am definitely making progress except on my push-ups; I am totally stuck at 45 degrees or so :P
Quick question: does anyone use a barbell for their step ups instead of dumbells? I am finding I can't comfortably grip any dumbells heavier than 15lbs (even with gloves) when I do my step ups, but the 15lbs aren't heavy enough. I am thinking of trying to do them with a barbell across the back of my shoulders next time, as the book suggests.0 -
Quick question: does anyone use a barbell for their step ups instead of dumbells? I am finding I can't comfortably grip any dumbells heavier than 15lbs (even with gloves) when I do my step ups, but the 15lbs aren't heavy enough. I am thinking of trying to do them with a barbell across the back of my shoulders next time, as the book suggests.
Pudding; I use these for heavier weight, for both dumbells and barbell lifts:
http://www.amazon.com/Schiek-Deluxe-Lifting-Neoprene-Support/dp/B002L5TQPW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398105067&sr=8-1&keywords=schiek+straps
I don't used gloves much at all as they end up hurting my hands. I use the straps and chalk (chalk ball). Also I have a grip ball that I squeeze to improve my grip. I keep it in my car and do "reps" when sitting at a stop light.0 -
Rocky did you like totem? We are planning to go next weekend.
I enjoyed it. Had a cheap seat as I was supervising a grandma and kiddo outing. I was there to make sure neither one of them got lost. My great uncle was a trapeze artist so it makes me think of him and my family when ever I see a Circus de Solei show.0 -
Last night I did plank with one arm up, combo Romanian DL(65#) and row- split squat with rear foot elevated (22.5#), 2point row (27.5#), romanian Dls(100#) and pushups, and weight glute bridges (40#). I always do leg lifts lying onone side 3x 15.
It was the first workout, and I know I can do more with DL and glut bridges, but split squats were hard in terms of core.
So it seems like a lot more lower body to me. ( should I mix it up- I hate changing a workout before I finish it!)
That looks about right, you have a push and pull for upper body. Do you just throw in the leg lifts? If splits are hard to maintain balance to finish reps maybe reduce the amount of weight?0 -
2/3 for the week.
missed my work out yesterday, just too caught up in Easter. Tonight plan to lift to make up for it. Still feel like I am shrinking but weight is steady. Upcoming trainer visit this week and Chiropractor appt.
Yesterday was a planned cheat day. But DH had us bring home left over dessert even though I won't eat it and he is only suppose to have dessert on the weekends..... So things will be meeting my trash can today.
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