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I wait 1.5 - 2 hours post eating - couldn't do it right after!0
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I find that if I eat two hours before, I'm fine, but less than an hour, it repeats. Very unpleasant. I HAVE to eat at some time though or my workout sucks.
Did I mention that a really big dude working next to me asked for a spot yesterday. Totally serious, not a come on at all. Then a friend said, . "Wow, you look great." Well, . That felt great.
nicely done Love and Dawn! Beeps, At least you got it in. You know for next time.
DNA, be gentle with yourself. That rest sounds like a good idea. As women we always seem to take on too much. Today I postponed a class, or I should say changed the start day to tomorrow. I just needed a breather. These nine hour days are killing me.0 -
Depends on how long it is after I've eaten. I did have a poptart today before jogging but it was over 30 minutes or so beforehand since I got up earlier than my alarm for no reason at all. Usually I lift at night so I've eaten but since I go after work it has been hours or all I've had during the short shifts is a protein shake. I can do both but right after eating is going to be more nausea inducing, so I prefer at least a little time between.0
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Great compliment, Sam!
I usually work out once I've dropped my oldest off at school, so roughly 2 hours after eating. I always feel fine but am ravenous by the time I'm done, especially if I've done weights.
I startes Hypertrophy 3 today and workout A went well:
Swiss ball roll outs, 2x10. Went fine.
Barbell reverse lunges, 4x5. Started with just the bar and ended at 60lbs. Will go higher next time.
Single arm DB BP, 4x5. Started with 25lb and ended with 30lb. Strangely, my non dominant arm was stronger than my dominant. Hmm. Will try 35lb next time.
Rack DL, 4x5. Started with 135lb and ended at 165lb.
Standing lat pull downs, 4x5. I used the triangular neutral grip bar for a change. Started with 70lb and ended at 80lb. I had to use a split stance so I wouldn't topple over.
I finished with a barbell complex doing DL and OHP. This is what I was doing throughout H1 and 2 as well. Not sure what to call the move that I am using in between the DL and the OHP, in order to hike the bar up there. I should probably figure that out! But back in H1 I was doing just the bar and today did 5x6 with 60lb. I will try 65lb next time.0 -
Heeeyyyyy everybody! I've been lurking on the thread for a few weeks but since I hadn't lifted or really worked out since January (yikes!) i didn't have much to add. I've moved twice in the last two months and thankfully won't have to do it again for at least a year. I hadn't been lifting because I literally didn't have the room. Now I have TONS and my new apartment complex has a surprisingly well equipped fitness center. The only thing it's missing is a barbell for me to get back into super charged. I gained five pounds in my two months off but considering that I took TWO MONTHS OFF I'm actually kind of impressed with myself.
Starting this week I'll be up at 5 am Monday through Thursday and Sunday around 8 or so to workout. 3 lifting days and two cardio days. Friday and Saturday I'll take off but I'll probably end up running those days once the weather gets nice and I get new shoes. My current pair are being held together with duct tape. I'm also probably going to throw in some of the body rock work outs in the evening. They're 15 minutes long and always tighten up my body really quickly which is important cause bikini season is coming. Way to lift ladies!0 -
wb, redlipstick!0
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I used to eat 1- to 2- hours before working out....then years ago, in my bikram hot yoga days, i had to be pretty-empty-tummied. Now, i usually workout at least 12- hours fasted (most times 16- hours fasted)..may never be able to go back, I guess!
My maxstrength class today was horrible....instructor did TOO much cardio!! In a "strength" class. Lame.0 -
Stage 1 is done. I wasn't sure how tonight would go because work was a little hectic for only a 6 hour shift. Got most of what I needed done except skimped on the checking of snack inventory, I'll work on it better next time. Anyways, gym was pretty good though I had to go out of order because the deadlift area was in use by a couple so they had to change the weights between each set. Glad to be done with the first stage. It has been an interesting 5.5 weeks. Honestly, I felt a little stronger with the stronglifts due to lower rep range and focus on increasing weights, but this program is getting me to try different lifts, which was why I decided to do it anyways. Some I like (lat pulldown and such) and some I don't (crunch and lunge) but either way it's interesting and I'm making progress. We'll see how the short stage 2 goes starting in April.
AMRAP B
squat 5x5 @ 95 - since deadlift spot was taken I did squats to warmup
lat pulldown 1x30 @ 50 - once got above 20 it became more challenging
db shoulder press 1x25 @ 12.5 - light weight but the motion so many times made it tough
deadlift 1x15 @ 135 - No improvement but I should have gone lighter in the beginning for a rep increase in this one
For fun:
leg press 3x8 @ 90 with focus on heels
good morning 3x8 @ 45 - kinda liking these
front squat/push press 3x8 @ 45 - since I had the squat rack, I decided to give these a try. I can't do the elbow angle right so instead I held the bar how I do for overhead press. My hand/wrist ached some but not as much as when I try to hold the bar the way they want in order to do front squat. May not be the exact form but it should work since I physically cannot do the recommended method for the lift.
glute bridge 3x10 just bodyweight, want to try weighted hip thrusts some day
Not bad. Some increases and others not so much. Sleep time, yay!0 -
Congrats on finishing stage one Dawn! That first stage just dragged and dragged for me. I'm pretty sure I didn't finish it cause I got bored. I think you'll like stage
Thanks beeps! It feels great to be back! I'm with you. I never eat before a workout. I always feel super nauseous. If I do eat it has to be 3 hours before.
Day 3 of my four day workout streak. The DOMS are alive and well and waging war on my legs especially. I'm making this am easy fight since I know I don't stretch the way I'm supposed to. I'll still do RAMP before lifting but i hopped on and off the elliptical without a single thought for stretching. Also I'm pretty sure whoever is designing the "fitness center" for my complex has no idea what one is supposed to look like. When I think fitness center I think cardio capital and sneer. They throw a few treadmills and a bike in a room with a cheap TV and walk away happy. Not so at my complex. There are four machines two of which are in the new rules book. There are two bikes two treadmills and two ellipticals. And in a separate room dumb bells going up to 50lbs. Monday they added medicine balls. Today I walked in and they had resistance bands. I'm waiting for the barbells to show up and then I'll officially know that I'm never moving.
Have a great day everyone!
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redlipsticklyfe wrote: ». And in a separate room dumb bells going up to 50lbs. Monday they added medicine balls. Today I walked in and they had resistance bands. I'm waiting for the barbells to show up and then I'll officially know that I'm never moving.
Awesome!!
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I am at the office today. Will lift a bit later - although won't be bangin' out any PR's or anything....just a nice little lifting workout for the day.
Tonight is date night with hubby - live theatre! - my favourite!0 -
Fun, beeps! What are you going to see?
Today's workout:
Squats: 1x5 @ 45, 1x5 @ 65, 1x5 @ 95, 1x5 @ 115 and 5x5 @ 135. I repeated 135. I figured I'd stay here until I didn't need to rest the whole 3 minutes.
OHP: 5x5 @ 60. I stayed at 60 again as well. The same reason - I'll move when the rests don't need to be 3 minutes. Though they were pretty easy to get up today!
Deadlift: 5x5 @ 165. My grip is slowly failing me. I want to try mixed grip but not sure how awkward this is going to feel.0 -
"The Book of Mormon".
lovetowrite - you are posting some BIG numbers on those BIG lifts! Awesome! BOOM!0 -
Cardio Day
C25K Week 3, Day 3 is done. Not bad though I'm not sure if I'll just do week 3 leading up to my taking 3 days off (31-2) or if I'll try week 4. First need a playlist.0 -
Hey girls! You all sound good!
RLS good to have you back!
Jo-sorry about dh's job. Hope something comes through soon!
Sorry I haven't posted much lately. Life's been hectic with family in town, and my mom fell Friday and is fine now, but it was an unexpected hijack of my Friday. Saturday we had 16 hours of volleyball. It's been a whirlwind lately!
But, I'm at an interim gym this week and my new gym finally opens Friday! So, back to regular weight training finally! All good on that front!
Still trying to lose some...but so far I'm maintaining at least
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Hope you're all doing well!! Kutgw!0 -
Julie-Yaaaayyyyyy for the new gym finally being open! I'm glad your mom's doing okay now.
Beeps - love live theater! I don't think I've seen book of Mormon. I'll have to see if I can find the script online.
Day 4 of 4 in the gym and as beeps says BOOM! I did basic training 2b today and can I just say that doing these workouts with the proper equipment is a revelation. I'd been doing the plank and pull with a dumbbell since I didn't have anything else. This morning with a resistance band? Holy obliques on fire! I could actually do box jumps which were surprisingly nerve wracking and I could do the standing cable row. Needless to say my body definitely feels it. I've got tomorrow and Saturday off. I'm definitely sleeping in on Friday. I'm moving the rest of my stuff into my new place Saturday and I'll probably do a body rock after. Have a great day ladies0 -
So today I went to parliament, listened to MPs putting the case for midwifery-led models of care and then had morning tea with the Minister for Health. Random.
I also lifted. Crappy bench, better squats. Rows starting to get hard at 105 lbs. Then elevated push ups and tricep dips for fun.
Welcome back redlipsticklyfe
Lovetowrite - nice OHP
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So today I went to parliament, listened to MPs putting the case for midwifery-led models of care and then had morning tea with the Minister for Health. Random.
I also lifted. Crappy bench, better squats. Rows starting to get hard at 105 lbs. Then elevated push ups and tricep dips for fun.
Welcome back redlipsticklyfe
Lovetowrite - nice OHP
Dawn - keep running chick!
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You all are killing it!
Julie I am glad your new gym opens next week. It makes working out so much better when you're at an accommodating gym.
red, keep up the great work- consistency pays off!
sam, you DO look great!
Love, those are great numbers!
Beeps, have fun! I have to eat before lifting or my workouts suffer.
Dawn, love how consistent you are!
Everyone else, keep it up!
It's "high rep" month for me. Bleh. Next month I will rotate back to lower reps. The good news is higher reps require less rest for me so I can actually fly through the workouts circuit style.0 -
BarbellCowgirl wrote: »It's "high rep" month for me. Bleh. Next month I will rotate back to lower reps. The good news is higher reps require less rest for me so I can actually fly through the workouts circuit style.
That's awesome! High reps require MORE rest, for me....I think my asthma kicks in and I really need to rest between/among exercises. Blech.
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BarbellCowgirl wrote: »It's "high rep" month for me. Bleh. Next month I will rotate back to lower reps. The good news is higher reps require less rest for me so I can actually fly through the workouts circuit style.
That's awesome! High reps require MORE rest, for me....I think my asthma kicks in and I really need to rest between/among exercises. Blech.
Oh yes, don't get me wrong- I am completely winded the entire time. But since high reps are more of a "cardio" workout for me, I'm not aiming for any PRs, so I just push through it. I can't imagine having asthma and working out- you rock!0 -
Sounds like you had a good day, Jo!
I forgot to post yesterday, but I finally ran across a couple of *those* people in the gym. One woman was doing goblet squats directly in front of the dumbbell rack. And then a couple of guys came over and proceeded to curl directly in front of the dumbbell rack as well. I was at least able to walk around the woman (even though I was slightly annoyed). The guys totally blocked me from being able to put my dumbbells back though. And I was at the end of my workout too! I was ready to go home. I actually stood there and stared at them the entire time. I'm sure I burned a hole into the sides of their heads. I've never encountered any of those types since I joined the gym in June of last year. I hope I never do again.
Beeps, how was Book of Mormon?0 -
Long day leading up to an interesting time in the gym. My biceps sure felt it tonight but that in part is probably from hours of working freight including cases of water and teas that I had to carry through a passkey protected door then open the cooler door before being able to put down again. Got a lot done at least. Since I did front squats last time, I decided to try some of the things from workout B from stage 2 tonight. I skipped all of the crunches though. And I did them in different order based on what was the most convenient at the time. Felt weird carrying my book in a small bag to double check on some of the lifts but oh well.
Random Workout, parts from Stage 2 B
underhand lat pulldown 3x10 @ 60 - wasn't sure at first but not bad overall, I may like it.
db prone cuban snatch 3x8 @ 5 - the weight is easy but the motion is awkward, had to fix the seat after the first set.
bulgarian split squat 3x8 each foot @ 10 - yeah, a lune but not bad though the bench may be too high for me, I might try a smaller step next time.
wide-grip deadlift from box 3x8 @ 95 - Don't like lugging the step around but it turned out to be better than I first expected. I used a set of plates to get the bar up a little higher which barely fit alongside the long step but made it work.
Considered doing the other lunge but chickened out as I was putting away the step I'd be using for it since other people were in the room where they are kept for class use.
Extra
wide grip lat pulldown 3x8 @ 70 - these were hard to get all the reps done.
db shrug 3x10 @ 27.5 - little more challenging now.
assisted chin-up 3x8 @ 14 - tad easier this time, still so long to go.
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https://www.ted.com/talks/peter_attia_what_if_we_re_wrong_about_diabetes/transcript?language=en
Fascinating TED MED talk about obesity and insulin resistance. As many of you know I'm hypoglycemic so this hits home for me.
Had a killer Zumba class Wednesday. I was super high energy. Hell, I could have taught the class. No workout last night
and today is a mystery because I'm home again with my 8yo who once again can't keep anything down. Up all night sick. 
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Welcome Back Red! Here's hoping for that barbell. Any weighted bars or big dumbbells at least?
Love, are you doing 5x5? Yes, those people can be highly annoying. I have no problem saying excuse me in my ever so polite way that comes off more like "Move b*tch, get out the way..."
Julie, hooray for new gym and I hope mom is well.
Sounds impressive Jo.
Thank you Barbell. I've been avoiding pics and measuring like the plague. My clothes have been SO TIGHT lately. I'm not a happy camper.
I'm with you Beeps, the high reps kill the asthma. I can blow through the reps fast but then I need time to catch my breath again. It's the fact that it's only two sets that make the workout so quick. Even if I rest for two full minutes, I'm still saving time.0 -
Lovetowrite. - The Book of Mormon was AWESOME! Soooooo funny and I loved every single foul-mouthed moment of it.
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Glad you loved the play!
Sam, yeppers, doing SL 5x5. I'm loving it though I'm now approaching squat weight that's actually challenging and I've been psyching myself out of going higher.
Today's workout:
Squat: 1x5 @ 45, 1x5 @ 65, 1x5 @ 95, 1x5 @ 115 and 5x5 @ 135, with only 90-second rests, so I'll go up to 140 on Monday.
Bench: 1x5 @ 45, 1x5 @ 65 and 5x5 @ 80. Again, only 90-second rests so I'll move up to 85 on Wednesday. I'll also make sure I have someone spot me.
Row: 5x5 @ 85. These are getting tough now. I can get the first 3 reps up pretty well but those last two, especially in the last 2 sets, were rough! I try to make sure I don't use momentum to pull them up.0 -
Cardio Day
Couch to 5k, Week 4 Day 1
I went to the park this time and think I like it more. While there are many more people and dogs, there aren't cars to worry about, streets to cross or needing to pause music due to timing of traffic light. It's not flat but not too bad if I pick my route well enough. Think I'll do the C25K there whenever possible.
lovetowrite - Nice work. Rows still feel awkward when I try them, it was the lift I was most uncertain about when doing SL. You're doing good, so keep it up. 0 -
lovetowrite73 wrote: »Today's workout:
Squat: 1x5 @ 45, 1x5 @ 65, 1x5 @ 95, 1x5 @ 115 and 5x5 @ 135, with only 90-second rests, so I'll go up to 140 on Monday.
Bench: 1x5 @ 45, 1x5 @ 65 and 5x5 @ 80. Again, only 90-second rests so I'll move up to 85 on Wednesday. I'll also make sure I have someone spot me.
Row: 5x5 @ 85. These are getting tough now. I can get the first 3 reps up pretty well but those last two, especially in the last 2 sets, were rough! I try to make sure I don't use momentum to pull them up.
I'm so jealous! My injury and hip inflexibility are ruining SL for me I'm only going up to 100lbs with my squats (physio doesn't want me doing them at all!). Got my DL's checked yesterday and my tight hip flexors are causing me to slightly round my back on the first part of the lift (it's complicated to explain). So now I've got to reduce the weight and get doing some high reps to practice doing it right - AND sort my hip flexors out.... which is also an issue
My bench is stuck at 70lbs, my OHP is at 57lbs, rows are at 105lbs. That said, because of my hip inflexibility I row from a bench, not the floor as my hips prevent good form. So over my body right now - it won't do anything I want it to do! I hurt my glute almost 4 months ago now and it is still not right, the stretches the PT and physio have given me have only revealed new problems and I haven't had a good lifting session in longer than I can remember. My June goals have gone out the window and I am totally fed up.
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Had a rough day before gym due to having a headache for over 24 hours. It wasn't intense or anything, just insistent and made sleep annoying along with nausea during work. But at the gym, things got better. After trying out some of the things for Stage 2 workout A, I decided to test bench just for the fun of it. Did a warm up with a couple sets of 5 then just worked my way up doing sets of 3 reps and taking breaks in between. Didn't have a spotter but I made it up to 100. So goal checked off list after all.
Random Workout, parts from Stage 2 A
front squat/push press 3x8 @ 55 - Tad heavy by end. I'll either do this weight on day 1 or 5 less, depends how I feel.
static lunch 3x8 @ 10 - used step with one set of risers in the classroom using one of the plates from the weight sets the classes use. Not so bad for a lunge.
db 1 point row 3x8 @ 15 - oh dear... balance and glad not many were in the gym and/or at the dumbbell section. Good thing it's paired with step up cause then I can do them both tucked away and not by the benches or racks of weights.
cable horizontal wood chop 3x8 @ 10 - different. I didn't do the rope attachment but should maybe make the effort next time.
For Fun:
Bench: 1x5 55, 1x5 65, 1x3 75, 1x3 85, 1x3 90, 1x3, 95 and the big 1x3 100. Woot! No way I could get 5x5 with that weight but I could lift it and more than once, so I'm happy.
wrist curls 3x10 @ 15
Hopefully I can sleep better tonight. Monday I test regular squat with hope of getting 165 at least once or more.0
