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I am seriously in the "I've-had-no-fricken-sleep-and-I-don't-care" stage - almost delirium.
This is me. Night shifts. I have had 7 hours sleep in the past 64 hours. It is ugly. Needless to say no lifting here. It has been a workout just typing this! Bed soon..... lift tomorrow hopefully xx0 -
Oh boy we have some tired ladies on the thread. get some rest everyone. "If you haven't got your health, you haven't got anything." Get some sleep Jo and DNA.
Manic, glad you are doing well, or at least better. Hopefully, you will turn a new corner and have a healthy (sickness injury free) life after this last hurdle (no wammies)
Jamiaca, happy new school year. I go back Tuesday
Today is a small break from our "squeeze the juice out of summer" week. Sunday was the park, Monday beach, Tuesday Water park, today we rest up, maybe a local park, and tomorrow will the entire family the entire day at six flags, Friday bowling, Then who knows what the weekend will bring. I'm as bad as the kids (no you cant make me go back to school.) Though I'm really looking forward to it lol. While my children frustrate me to no end sometimes, I love the weeks when I can just be Mom.
I did get to the gym yesterday morning. It's been so long since I've done big lifts like DLs and Back squats that my form needs work. My DL was 2x12@75, not my best, not my worst. I moved up to 20lb dbs for my reverse lunges, squat press and chested supported rows. It was a bit too much, and went back to the 15s for the second rotation. I really needed a 17 which doesn't exist.
Happy lifting ladies. Maybe I'll hit zumba tonight if hubby gets home in time. He's been working a lot of overtime this week catching up from vacation, especially since his boss is now on vacation <sigh>0 -
omg - you ladies need SLEEP!
I am soooooo religious about that. Good sleep first!
I am in the 7.5 hours per night right now. It is good, solid sleep so no complaints!
I will lift this afternoon!0 -
I agree- SLEEP is always the first factor in the healthy lifestyle equation. I know much of it is beyond your control, ladies, but I hope you can get some rest in soon!
Sam, sounds like a good workout. I did DLs yesterday instead of a Strong Curves workout for the same reason- form. If I don't do them at least a few times a month, my form gets sloppy. SC only has Romanian DLs so far.
It is ridiculously hot around here (100 F or 38C). We are just now getting a real taste of Summer and I don't like it. I'm thinking it's a good day to stay in the house and do laundry and housework. I bought a yoga DVD Monday- maybe it's a good day to try it.0 -
Checking in! Wow you all are active! Mary, I'm so glad to hear you are on this side of all that yucky stuff and I'm hoping you'll be back in the ranks of heavy lifting soon! I miss you!
Congrats Beeps and Dou for your achievements and PMag I LOVED my training sessions. He was really great and kept me honest about form and weight. Pudding I did the same thing - lost 25 and have put on nearly 10. But I am eating better recently and I think the scale is finally moving in the right direction!
Sleep has been an issue for me for years! I started the menopause deal back in 1997 or so and at the time was seriously sleep deprived. I would wake up at 1:30 or 2 am and not go back to sleep. That was when I stopped drinking any caffeinated drinks etc after noon, which helped a bunch. I'm still not one who sleeps through the night. I always have to get up to use the bathroom, but these days, I take 1/2 of an over-the-counter sleep aid and it lets me go back to sleep when I wake up in the middle of the night. I don't feel groggy in the morning from them either.
I'm still doing PT but also lifting pretty regularly now. My shoulder feels generally better but I notice the arthritis more. I am trying glucosamine/chondroitin to see if that helps, as suggested by the PT. She also said the best thing was lifting, so yea!! I am banned from overhead presses but I can pull any way I want so I will get back to assisted pullups too! I want to check with her to be sure it's ok before I do them.
What's on the agenda for the holiday weekend? We're talking about a trip up to Maine but not sure yet. Hope you all have a last blast of summer fun!0 -
we're scorching too Cowgirl. This has been such a mild summer that 96 feels like it can choke you. It was definitely a good day to crank the air and clean the house and do errands.
Sue we were considering a little weekend get away, but...doesn't look like it will happen. Instead, I'm thinking haircuts shopping, and whatever else the weekend may bring. I sure we're bound to find some fun.
Sleeping is not really my problem, staying awake is grrr.0 -
Right, so I can't link up videos LOL so here is the link to me doing 3 partial handstand pushups this morning :bigsmile:
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wow, DNA, That is awesome!!
I am jealous of everyone experiencing heat. Our summer is well and truly over. its feckin freezing here!!
I did 6B yesterday and it was hard because i am still sore from Monday's workout! Its very short! I did 2 sets of everything and I was finished within about 20 minutes so I added in an extra set that completely turned me to jelly. I tried to add in hip thrusts but wasn't really sure how to do them so I did them wrong. I just watched some videos so ill try again next time.0 -
Our weather is trying to be funny. It feels almost like Spring in the morning, then we get a storm and the temperature drops again. Everyone has colds and coughs. I'm not amused :grumble:
6B is really short. I'm not allowed to do the crunches in it, so I've subbed that out for my physio exercises and then do a quick HIIT session afterwards. It does get longer the further you get into it though
Which reminds me, I have to go set up my weights for a B workout before I go to bed... probably should've been in bed ages ago, but we had yet another school thing on again tonight.
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Love it, dna!
I don't know when I am going to fit a workout in today but I will somehow.....shoulda dragged the kids to the gym early this morning I suppose.0 -
dnamouse!!! That is AWESOME! Thank you, sooooo much, for sharing that!
I hope other chickadees share photos and stuff here....it is TIME to post some GREAT body-results!
I lifted, yesterday, but will join the groupmax-strength class, today. Too much cardio, but i just kind of stand still while they are all doing jumping jacks, or whatever. And, i dump my weight DOWN! This is a high volume-lower weight style workout. It kills some time.
I also hope to walk for an hour or two later this afternoon.
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Hope I can just jump right in!
I'm on the 6th workout of Stage 1. I'm not completely new to lifting, but I have never done a program like this. I've been running, often long distances, for about 7 years. But I'm not really into it right now and I don't have a gym with good classes or a pool right now so I feel like I'm in a good place mentally and physically to hit this program hard and to work on eating well. I'm going to weigh once a week, but I'm more concerned with my strength and how my body might change.
I lift at home because this year my husband researched and ordered a squat rack and stuff to go with it. So I think I do everything at home. We'll see!
I'm 5'6, 152 lbs and 32 years old.
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Hello ladies, welcome Sub2orbust
I feel like it took me forever just to get caught up here. That sore throat & sinus things turned into a "I think I'm dying this week" kinda of cold It totally took over my head & my chest. Yesterday my cough finally got a little productive to clear out some of the congestion & I was able to workout again. I wasn't planning on taking a week off but I had no energy and basically slept through last weekend & used all my strength just to get my work done. Thankfully I work the same place as my BF since I didn't feel comfrotable to drive. Now that I'm finally feeling better it seems that he is starting to come down with it. :sad: I hope he doesn't get as bad as I did we all know how guys can get when they get sick.
Since its going to be a long holiday weekend, we're supose to meet friends of our at the science museum of Saturday and then take my boys and my nephew to this arcade pizza place ( way betten than chuck e cheese) they have a promotion going on all day unlitimted rides, arcades games, laser tag, bowling, & buffet. I'm worried to take 3 kids there on my own especially since My older son is the only one tall enough to ride the go cart on his own & I can't have my nephew sit out so I can ride with my 3 yr old & I can leave my 3 yr old to ride with my nephew. I really hope my BF feels better.:ohwell:
Dna, I can't wait to get home & see the pic you posted, my work blocks all the good websites ( not sure why this site hasn't been blocked yet, all other social media is).
I am definitely in the hot club here, it cooled off to 99 on Monday and everyone was talking about how mice & cool it was. We're back up to 108 this weekend. I don't know if I'll ever get used to Arizona heat, the summer feels like an oven and it rains mud. If we do get a little real rain they make such a big deal about it. Its breaking news there was a drizzle outside and the airport got .01 inch of rain. No joke :laugh: My Bf is from Wales & I'm from NY we just laugh at it and continue sweating :laugh: :laugh:
Get some sleep ladies & maniac I'm glad you're getting through the roughest parts
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pmag, here is the strength portion of my hyp I workout:
Workout A
BB step up
DB bench press
Deadlift
Wide-grip lat pulldown
Workout B
Forward lunge
DB shoulder press
BB squat
Underhand grip lat pulldown
For one complex, I do bent over row, front squat and overhead press using the barbell. And for the other I use a weight plate to do goblet squat, swings and diagonal chops.
cowgirl, I don't have a problem with the ladies at my gym. Its the men who I hate being around. Some of them act all crazy when they see a woman lifting heavy weights. For example, one saw me loading up the barbell a few days ago to do hip thrusts and his comment was something along the lines of me being careful not to hurt myself :explode:.
Beeps, so sorry about the layoff.
Pudding, we should do a challenge ourselves! I think I need one.
dna, I'll have to wait until I get home to see the video.
To all the sick/tired ladies, I hope you all feel better soon and get some serious rest.0 -
pmag, here is the strength portion of my hyp I workout:
Workout A
BB step up
DB bench press
Deadlift
Wide-grip lat pulldown
I could not do this - can't do DLs and pull downs in the same workout without hurting my elbow. Turns out my strength and power II D (yes, there are A, B, C and D!) is all upper body and my elbow was not v happy! Might have to tweak that one. Been working heaps this week and am so tired.... still lifted yesterday and went to combat tonight..... now I feel like I'm getting sick.:noway: I need to rest. Busy weekend ahead and crazy week next week.... no time to be sick, it'll have to wait!0 -
SInus infections seem to be the order of the day this summer, glad you are starting to feel better. Can your older son drive the cousin? (and you gave me some good ideas for this weekend)Hello ladies, welcome Sub2orbust
I feel like it took me forever just to get caught up here. That sore throat & sinus things turned into a "I think I'm dying this week" kinda of cold It totally took over my head & my chest. Yesterday my cough finally got a little productive to clear out some of the congestion & I was able to workout again. I wasn't planning on taking a week off but I had no energy and basically slept through last weekend & used all my strength just to get my work done. Thankfully I work the same place as my BF since I didn't feel comfrotable to drive. Now that I'm finally feeling better it seems that he is starting to come down with it. :sad: I hope he doesn't get as bad as I did we all know how guys can get when they get sick.
Since its going to be a long holiday weekend, we're supose to meet friends of our at the science museum of Saturday and then take my boys and my nephew to this arcade pizza place ( way betten than chuck e cheese) they have a promotion going on all day unlitimted rides, arcades games, laser tag, bowling, & buffet. I'm worried to take 3 kids there on my own especially since My older son is the only one tall enough to ride the go cart on his own & I can't have my nephew sit out so I can ride with my 3 yr old & I can leave my 3 yr old to ride with my nephew. I really hope my BF feels better.:ohwell:
Dna, I can't wait to get home & see the pic you posted, my work blocks all the good websites ( not sure why this site hasn't been blocked yet, all other social media is).
I am definitely in the hot club here, it cooled off to 99 on Monday and everyone was talking about how mice & cool it was. We're back up to 108 this weekend. I don't know if I'll ever get used to Arizona heat, the summer feels like an oven and it rains mud. If we do get a little real rain they make such a big deal about it. Its breaking news there was a drizzle outside and the airport got .01 inch of rain. No joke :laugh: My Bf is from Wales & I'm from NY we just laugh at it and continue sweating :laugh: :laugh:
Get some sleep ladies & maniac I'm glad you're getting through the roughest parts
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I;m jealous of the ladies doing hypertrophy and Power, One more damn BT stage. I can see why they tell experienced lifters to cut out 1&2. I will next time. I hate this high rep crap!! I do feel it making me stronger which is what I needed after a long break, but I'm having such a hard time controlling my weight even with a deficit. I need my weights heavy and my reps low. I lost count of BS3 Workouts. I don't know if I have one more of three more.
Yesterday was 10 hours of amusement park. My back is yelling a little today. I'm tired. Too much fun for one week. I'm going bowling at some point today, but the jury is out on the gym.0 -
thanks yall for the well wishes.
I am counting down the days. Getting back in the gym will be like starting all over.
I need to increase my protein a little each day. It will help with healing plus get me back to where I need to be.
Sam, I am jealous that you live so close to an amusement park. Next Friday we leave for 4 days Disney and 4 days Universal. The dr said I would be fine to ride the roller coasters and pools just not to do big water slides and rest periodically. We aren't doing water parks so that won't be a problem .0 -
jamaican - i blare music loud into my ears and can't hear any comments from gym-dudes!
Jo - glad you have no time for illness....me neither!
Samntha - i don't do the high-rep stuff....but i might change it up this fall!
manic - muscle memory is stronger than you might think! I can't wait until you are fully healed....but take all the time you need!
Got my lifting in and done! Had lunch with hubby. Am off for a pedicure really soon!
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jamaican - i blare music loud into my ears and can't hear any comments from gym-dudes!
Yup, me too. I even sing along. I'm the freak at my gym, lol :laugh:
Samntha - the high reps don't seem to ever disappear!! But they aren't so frequent in S&P
Enjoy the theme parks.... we have booked to take our kids in January to the Gold Coast - Movie World, Dreamworld, 2 x water parks. We have been before and it was the best holiday - I don't know about you but it doesn't matter where we are, so long as the kids are happy, I'm happy 'coz there's no moaning!! I did a scholarship last year to be able to do placement over in Malaysia, but the Uni scheduled it when I wasn't able to go. So I decided to use the money to treat the kids instead and have some family time. I haven't told the kids yet - hoping to surprise them :happy:0 -
Thanks for all the help on hyper trophy guys - I plan to try it tomorrow
This is the busiest weekend of the year- it is soooo hard to get to the gym0 -
I had very mixed feelings about hyper. But it did get results. Good luck, pmag!
Jo, that sounds so fun! I took the kids to their first theme park last weekend. They're still 3,5,&6 so they weren't into the scary big stuff, but they had a blast. I enjoyed just watching them have so much fun! Funny how our perspectives change when we have kids.
Seriously considering skipping lifting today and just doing some work with the horses. They've just been pasture ornaments lately and they're getting lazy.
I think we should all upload videos of doing our favorite lifts or our most recent PRs. I loved seeing dna's video. I'll try to post one this week.0 -
Scheduled cardio done! Now to enjoy a long weekend of non-structured time!
I will be going to a different gym for the next three weeks due to construction stuff....this might be fun! New people and a new environment. Maybe i will find a new workout to go with it?!?!0 -
Hubby wants to camp this weekend. SAVE ME!0
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Hubby wants to camp this weekend. SAVE ME!
Can't he just go?
Lifting done yesterday, not bad seeing as I'm feeling slightly unwell. Combat this morning - I would skip it but I have heaps of work on this coming week and know I won't make it to the gym much. Some beautiful weather here in Adelaide, got to stay stuck inside and finish a presentation for Uni this afternoon after a lunchtime meeting - yes, on a Sunday :grumble: Workload = massive. And the inlaws arrive in 5 weeks..... and are staying for 3 months :noway: Feeling kinda stressed.0 -
Jo three months is too long even if you like your in laws.
I have another lifting question. As some people on this thread know, I have a very wimpy bench press. My personal trainer had me work lower pecs more and I had some improvement. Another trainer told me to work upper pecs because no one will ever see my lower pecs . They are hidden under breast fat.
Aaaagh! I want to look good and be stronger!
Any thoughts ??? I am seriously trying to limit my workout time per day as Sept will be horribly busy..
So I am lounging around typing on not instead of working on tues presentation.
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So like I thought, most of the weight I gained from that 2 week diet break must have been water. Because this morning I weighed in 3.4 lbs less than last week! Here is how my plan went:
1. Check1. 3 days of lifting
2. 1 day of HIIT cardio
3. 3 days of no junk food
4. Eat TDEE - 16% in a calorie cycling fashion
5. At least 25% of calories should come from protein
6. Drink 6 cups of water daily
7. No late eating
8. 3 servings of veggies daily
2. Check
3. Check
4. Check
5. No. This is the one I really need to get right.
6. Check
7. 6/7 days
8. Check
So generally a decent week. Besides the protein. But I'm not compromising on that this week, I WILL get it.0 -
pmag, sorry I can't offer any advice. What the heck do I know? My bench press has always been weak too. Did you start hypertrophy yet? What exercises did you choose?
jo, h*ll no! 3 months? I would die.
beeps, a new gym sounds like fun! And I do the same regarding music. But trust me, it doesn't deter everyone. Even last week this guy came up to me (while I had my headphones on) and was clearly saying something so I had to remove them. He asked me my name and what days I came to the gym, he wanted to join me :noway: :mad:
cowgirl, it must have been so much fun for the kids. I would like to take my daughter to Disney world next year. I need to start saving NOW.
manic, how soon before you're able to start working out again? I agree, keep the protein moderate/high.
sam, I hate the high rep stuff too. Like really hate it. Though, for some reason, I prefer the 2 sets of 20 reps vs the 3 sets of 12-15 reps. But, I believe ALL the different rep ranges have their use which is why I prefer NROL where its mixed up over Stronglifts 5x5 where its all low reps heavy weights.0 -
pmag, sorry I can't offer any advice. What the heck do I know? My bench press has always been weak too. Did you start hypertrophy yet? What exercises did you choose?
jo, h*ll no! 3 months? I would die.
beeps, a new gym sounds like fun! And I do the same regarding music. But trust me, it doesn't deter everyone. Even last week this guy came up to me (while I had my headphones on) and was clearly saying something so I had to remove them. He asked me my name and what days I came to the gym, he wanted to join me :noway: :mad:
cowgirl, it must have been so much fun for the kids. I would like to take my daughter to Disney world next year. I need to start saving NOW.
manic, how soon before you're able to start working out again? I agree, keep the protein moderate/high.
sam, I hate the high rep stuff too. Like really hate it. Though, for some reason, I prefer the 2 sets of 20 reps vs the 3 sets of 12-15 reps. But, I believe ALL the different rep ranges have their use which is why I prefer NROL where its mixed up over Stronglifts 5x5 where its all low reps heavy weights.
My bench is the weakest too. I struggle to make progress with dumbells and the benches at my gym just don't seem to be made for my height/ stature as I can never position myself comfortably with the bar.
I like the mixed reps but hate the 20's, lol.
Yeah, 3 whole months.... it's going to be tough. I have already booked them 2 weeks away in different cities and I'll be going away for Uni placement for 2 weeks. I can't really complain as they are coming to help me out with the house/ kids while I'm on placement. And hubby wanted to have them for Christmas so hence why they are staying so long. So be warned, you may notice a higher than average rate of ranting from me 0 -
3 months?? Rant away! :laugh:
My IL's went overseas for 2 months. It would have been blissful except they kept Facebook messaging questions to ME instead of their son. Seriously, don't ask me stuff where I have to ask him - ask him directly!
But they are leaving next year to head back to the farm in another state - 7 hours away... sounds good to me
Disclaimer - they are lovely, but overbearing at times. I need my space
Check-in for the week, 3/3
1. Lift 3x week - check
2. Cardio min 2x week, 30min - check, did 2 lots of kick boxing, I really needed it lol
3. Meal plan & healthy snacks - going okay. Although DH used the food last night I had set aside for Friday's meal... oh well, shall be juggling things around again
Three more sessions of Stage 6 (Wed, Fri & Mon) and then I'll take the rest of next week off lifting, get some extra sleep and hit up Stage 7 the following week. I'm going to buy Supercharged and have a good read in the meantime
I'll be back for a proper read later. Got to get these kids to school.0
