Daily Chat Thread
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DNA it's ok to feel a little weird - you had a nana and now you don't. Give your mom a hug for me.
Julie I love chemistry. I wish I could remember it- my youngest has a beautiful colorful chem book.
I am so proud of both my girls. My 11 yo old is reading at a ten grade level. My seven year well her chemistry book is a new fave and she can pronounce plutonium!
I did not get fired. Although it is hard to stay in a meeting with my boss when he walks out.especially if there are only two people in the meeting.
Soccer was canceled. I got some dinner it's all good. DH acknowledged our kids are probably ok.
Let's say the smith machine is useful for body weight exercises. Like chin-ups. Hanging on a bar. Improving your grip. So imagine lowering yourself onto a bench from the smith machine. Ok so it's complicated but I've used the smith safely. It is unlikely to fall on you.
Soo love-- unbelievable awesome incline bp
Beeps I will watch a movie this weekend.
Beepejaye keep up the good work
Sam feel better
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Snb-good for you squatting!! And lol! i too find it amazing how "into" lifting I am now...you'll up your weights. Good job!
DNA-sorry about your nana, and the family stuff. You've got a lovely family of your own
hope you sleep well tonight!
Bee-
yum!
Sam-good luck on your eval! Hope it goes well!
Ali-
at the scheduling challenges, hope you're able to hit the gym soon and the rest helps you kill it!
Love-rats...I forgot! b is longer.
I'll never get out of there! Lol!
Ellie-yup. I wonder why so many people use it. It's popular at my gym, and I can't figure out why?
JL-ah, cravings and Tom. I'm a chocolate girl myself. At least you got your workout in!
Long day at dd(14)'s last high school volleyball game. I helped with the Dig Pink fundraiser for breast cancer which went well. They won, again, which is always fun. I'm glad the season is over though, it's really time consuming! I'm a proud mama!
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Julie nice pix and good progress0 -
Julie, your progress is KICK *kitten*! Lovely.
dna, I'm sorry to hear about your Nanna and your family. Family can really suck but I'm glad you have your hubs, kids, brothers and their families! And your mom!
Pmag, I was planning on using the Smith machine for the negs in Stage 6. I have faith in the squat rack and power cage at my gym. They have safety features built in so you don't need a spotter. Learn how to dump the weights in you're trouble!0 -
snb - how much did you drop down? im only just starting and did 70lb on the smith this week, not sure what to try next week when i have to find a squat rack or an alternative... someone mentioned db squats, so will google how to do that -- is that a good alternative, if no squat rack?
julie - your photo of the changes are amazing -- great job!!! you must feel so good about yourself
makes me think i should take a pic of myself to compare later.
dna - sorry about your nanna -- its funny how you can sometimes feel a loss, even when there "isn't" one... the loss of what never can be, maybe.
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Everytime I come in here it takes me so long to catch up that I don't have time to comment! Today I finished NROLFW so I am going to take the rest of the week off and start supercharged next week. I will take my measurements tomorrow but I have a sneaking suspicion that if there is any change in the numbers it will be going in the wrong direction. I really have to get my diet sorted out!
dna, I am sorry to hear about your nana.
I can't remember who said that they were using 35lbs dumbbells for the incline bench pressed but i am impressed!!
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Dna, So sorry for your loss. I know what you mean about the weird feeling. after my parents divorce we lost touch with my Dad's side of the family. I found out from a stranger that my father passed. My aunts didn't tell me when my grandparents passed either. Family can really suck sometimes, but that why we pick our partner & teach our children love and compassion in hopes that our children will do better.
Julie, you look fantastic! This program is working great for you. Screw what the scale says look at that body (*) (*)
Pmag, I'm glad you didn't get fired and you got home for dinner. What type of boss walks out on a meeting though, not very professional. Your kids sound awesome. I love when the kids are so interested in learning. My 11yr old brought home a partial progress report yesterday and his language arts test score is 105 which made me very proud. I have noticed his math scores slipping a bit with the new program. He says he gets it but he's trying to help the other kids understand it. I love that he wants to help, but not at the cost of his own grades.
Snb, don't worry about the spotter, I work out alone in my squat rack and there are safety bars incase you fail. Just be sure to adjust for your height. I've had to bail on a squat and just let it sit on the bar. I also don't put anything on the end of the bar incase I need to tip it to one side and let the weights fall off.
I finally got my lifting in. I expected my legs & bum to be more sore today since I did a double work out. I didn't occur to me until I was half way through my killer buns & thigh workout that I was going to go home and to more squats & step ups with weights. I like doing the Jillian Micheals video but I do believe she has a bit of an eveil streak in her lol. If anyone is looking for a good leg workout try her.
I get to go home early today and take the boys to a truck o treat thing at the school so no cardio today, but I'm off tomorrow so I can get my lifting in early
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Thanks guys! I'm so glad I took pics, the scale is a liar! Tape measure helps too, but I think the pics really encourage me most. I'm hoping the next 6 months get my legs into better shape. So much cellulite and fat!
there's muscle buried in there...hope to burn through the fat so it'll show eventually!
Ali-good for you getting that burn on! I'm not a huge cardio fan, but was doing it faithfully for a while now, and not seeing much from it. I've unintentionally taken a break from it the past week or so (not enough time) and don't miss it! have fun at the trunk or treat!
Ellie-definitely take pics. I can't tell my progress day to day, but the pics show me I've accomplished something. Dumbbells are good until you get to a heavier squat weight. Squats and dead lifts are my favorite!
Pmag-I'm relearning chemistry right along with my 14yo.
Very cool about your daughters! Reading at such a high level will take her far in life! What do you do? Sounds like your boss has some issues? Glad you're still employed though! 
Dou-congratulations on finishing! That's wonderful!! Hopefully your measurements will reward your efforts! Great job!
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elliebellie78 wrote: »someone mentioned db squats, so will google how to do that -- is that a good alternative, if no squat rack?
It's one alternative but you'll never manage to get up to the kind of weight you'd manage with a bar. Your arms/ grip will give out way before your legs will be challenged to the max.
dna - sorry to hear of your loss
I'm travelling along here - did a circuit class at the local gym here yesterday but that was a bit naff. Will lift today but enthusiasm is low. Missing my boys today.
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No lifting today - a 2.5 hour hike instead. It was zero degrees the whole time!
I will lift tomorrow - AFTER taking my measurements.
And then it is time for a Halloween binge! KitKat anyone?!?!?0 -
snbouchard81 wrote: »Tonight was my first night squatting not on a smith machine (originally it was recommended to me but I have learned better on MFP). I started at a much lower weight and I am glad I did because it let me focus on form which feels more shaky without the smith machine to guide me, but as I am sitting her I don't feel it as much as I was so I think I may have gone too low. But I can add more quickly and safely.
Although I do think bepeejaye brought up a good point--I workout alone so I commonly don't have a spotter. I really need to get used to the rack before I go up in weight. But in the same breath it is so amazing to me that I am sitting her talking about and thinking about weights like this. I would have never dreamed of this before.
Dna--so sorry to hear about your family stuff and your Nanna. I empathize. I have family members who have cut me out so I know how that feels. It is great that you are so close to your immediate family and their families. That is the best thing that you can do.
What kind of rack is it? If it's a traditional power rack, you don't need a spotter unless you are working on like a PR max reps. The guide rails will catch the bar if you fall keeping the bar from landing on you as well. You should know your limits. Only once in two years did I stop on the way down and rest the bar on the stop rails.
Beeps, I"m jealous of all of your hiking and you have me missing summer.
DNA, sorry about your nana. Even if you weren't' close, there is still a connection.
Julie, looking tight, nicely done.
PM, Here's to being employed.
I guess this will go in the book as a rest week. Lifting starts again Sunday. Luckily I have some time off coming up but I'll also be very busy.0 -
I think that is it for walking until next spring....so, lifting it is!
I need to find a job....some of this shyte is getting really boring really fast.
I hope my measurements go wekk tomorrow. My jeans ARE fitting better, but there is still an almost muffin-top sitting right there! And my saddlebags....ugh, my saddlebags.....f*ckers.0 -
Beeps-I hate my saddlebags too! Gah! But loose jeans rock! Nice hike, and 0?
Sam-rest weeks have value too!
Jo-hope you have a great workout! Maybe you're due for a rest?
I'm plugging away. Heading out to lift in a minute- stage 5 B1. I am down to 156.1 today!
that's -5lbs this week! Yay! Low carb works so much better for me. (I'm a hormonal mess!) i log my calories and am averaging the same or higher than before. I know its mostly water loss, but still smaller because of it! Yay for loser jeans!
I am doing a carb refeed tonight, perfect timing. I feel great though, which is a definite bonus! We'll see how this works
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FINALLY FINISHED STAGE 4!!!
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Happy Halloween everyone. I am spending the day with my youngest until my oldest gets home from school. He "worked out" with me this morning he's so cute lifting the 2.5lb plates and he tells me hes a shark when I do the prone cobra (I'm a dolphin).
Beeps & Julie, I know how you feel about the saddle bags, this is my biggest problem. If I fixed that I would actually like how I look. I have noticed a small changed in them but they are stubborn, and I do a lot of workouts (or I try to)that focus on legs.
I want to get a hike in this weekend when it cools off, Sunday is suppose to get only into the 70's !!! Perfect for a hike or long walk.
I hope everyone has a great and safe Halloween. Enjoy some candy. We all deserve some chocolate.
And WOO HOO to loose jeans, those feel the best.0 -
Congrats, Ali!
Julie - great scale loss!
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Wow Beeps, you look great! You 2 Julie! REALLY nice progress
Well since we're posting pics, here's mine...ahm..no
. Not today. Soon though. Once I rein in my diet and see some changes.
Julie, great job on those 5 lbs! Stick to what works, as long as you still feel great energy wise.
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Thanks everyone for the advice. In the interim, I've gotten the crud; but I've definitely decided that lifting heavy what I want to do. I'm going to start tomorrow (Saturday), but I think I'm going to start with StrongLift instead simply because their are fewer moves and I'm anxious to start (don't want to have to wait for a book to come in).
Can I still post here?
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Beeps! My goodness, I have back and shoulder envy right now! I think a strong back and shoulders make women look sooooo sexy! You are awesome.0
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Ali-I know! Finally cool enough to hike! We do the superstitions a lot...but that's kind of far for you. Have fun!!
Beeps-
nice back!
JL-c'mon...if I can post my "progress" pictures...you can too! I'm sure yours are amazing!
Sumner- I think that'd be fine. I'd like to see how you like strong lifts
Carb nite underway...fun!! Looking forward to some chocolate soon!0 -
Amazing photo Beeps! You look great!
Ugh, ate way too much candy and had too much wine last night. I am also sore from lifting this week as I changed a few of my moves and weights in BT2 so I'm glad I have rest days until Monday. Looking forward to making myself a super healthy dinner tonight! Next week I will start BT3
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Awesome progress shots! Very motivational. I can't wait until I am there too.
Ellie--I went with an empty olympic bar for the first time on the new equipment and I had been adding 45 to the bar on the smith machine. It was probably lower than I needed to go to make the change but I did feel the difference in my core especially because it was having to work more for stability. So I am glad I made the switch now. If I can't get the squat rack the next time, I saw a post that recommended goblet squats as an alternative. So that is my plan.
Beeps--I don't know what kind of rack it is. I may try to take a quick pic when I go in today. But in trying to find a similar one online to show you all, I think it is a very basic rack. It doesn't have many of the features I am seeing on the pictures online.
But I do think I missed the step of adjusting the safety bars to my height. I will have to make sure to do that from now on.
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Pudding-today's a new day. As long as you enjoyed last night... No permanent damage.
Jo-dem guns girl!!
at 20 minutes to get the pics... Hope you got your paper done.
Ali-congrats on finished stage 4...welcome to stage 5!
Snb-sounds like you're doing great with the squats!! Smart to get old form down then up your weights. Good job!!
Had a fun carb nite last night! Happy for a year when I'm supposed to enjoy some candy! Back to low carb this morning. Went for a nice bike ride this morning for coffee..,beautiful sunny and 70!! Great day!! Going on a date tonight with dh to paint some canvases. Should be a fun weekend!0 -
ooohh!! Back shots! I love back shots
Looking good guys!
Jo, I want your guns. Seriously.
Had a huge day yesterday, and totally wiped today. Made it to church, just lol, and am trying not to fall asleep on the couch right now.
Mum & Dad headed home this morning. We just chilled for a few days. They needed time to clear their heads and be in a space where they didn't have to do anything. So they cleaned my kitchen and Mum washed my towels LOL
Dad goes in for a fairly major op in two weeks time. at minimum, 6 weeks recovery time, so at least he will be forced to slow down in the lead up to Christmas! He's supposed to be retired. Yeah... I think he ignored the memo In my head, cancer, diabetes, and all that other *kitten* can go take a flying leap.
Mum's ok. Well, she was ok when she left here. She's seeing one of her brother's on the way home - the one other sibling who was cut off and not told. Hopefully it goes alright. He can be a little over-emotional and um... loud... at times.
Better find the kids lunch I suppose. I threw them in the pool after church to get them outside doing something. I'm thinking an afternoon nap may be on the cards.0 -
Jo and beeps amazing bodies
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Hi, I just finished stage 1. I did forget the set/rep transition and ended up doing more of 3 sets with 8 and 15 reps. Also, I did not increase my cals but upped my protein steadily now, I am 40/30/30 on most days since past 2 weeks. My diet changes have been more cleaner and better over the past 3 weeks only.
Anyhow, I wanted to update on my results and compare
Inch loss = 10.5 overall [Tummy and thighs lost the most ]
Weight = no loss
Strength = gain!
Squats: 22lbs to 99lbs
Push up: 45 deg incline (struggling) to knee push-up (v. easy) + 2 full (easy)
S/row: 72lbs to 152 lbs
Step-up: 22lbs to 66lbs (both on box)
jackknife/crunches: i was too shy to try PJK in my first 2-3 weeks, i ended up trying and loving them by week 4-5 -- I will skip update here as there is no comparison i can do 12 max though
Deadlift: 39.6 lbs to 88 lbs
Latpull: 50.7 to 70.5lbs
S/press: 22lbs to 44 lbs
Lunges: BW to 55lbs
Crunches: I did floor crunches - Normal to long arm touching toes (inclined) or my trainers hand
I should have kept a copy of the routine to not mess-up. I will keep it in mind for Stage 2. I really think I lagged behind in D/L :-/ I really like em
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I bought my original copy of NROL4W as a kindle book, but I just got a call from one of my favorite book stores that they have a used copy on hold for me. I am so excited!
I did Stage 1 Workout 6B yesterday. I made the jump from the small barbells to using the olympic bar with weight (so it wasn't on the ground). And I did it! It was my workout highlight of the day.
Now I need to tackle lunges. These are my most hated exercise of the stage right now.
Icanm--I am a newbie too but I think your gains in strength are impressive. Good job. 0
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