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kimiuzzell wrote: »
Weight - was 76kgs, now 73.6kgs lost 2.4 kgs
Left thigh (didn't measure right one haha!) - was 67cms now 64 cms lost 3cms
hips was 106cms now 100cms lost 6cms
widest part (butt!) was 116 cms now 110 cms lost 6cms
waist at belly button was 90cms now 87 cms lost 3cms The smallest part of my waist is 75cms but to be honest, I'm not sure whether my original measurement was at my smallest part, or my belly button - I can't imagine I have *really* lost 15cms in 6months, but maybe? And it's all good, wherever I measured from!!
boobs - was 91 cms now 89 cms lost 2cms
upper arm - was 35 cms now 35cms but much less wobble!!!
So, basically, an inch or two all over - and firming up steadily at the same time. Just need to keep it going. Slow and steady definitely seems to be the way for me, although of course I'd like it to be reducing much quicker! Must be patient!!
That is SERIOUSLY awesome progress!!! Yayyyy for measurements that are ALL going in the RIGHT direction!
BOOM! YOU ROCK!!!!
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I did lift, today.
Turned the page to see that there is a "Stage 3" to Phase 1 of "strong"?!?!?!?? Ugh....I thought it was just Phase 1 and Phase 2. So, I am going to re-read the HARDCOVER book, look up the exercises for Stage 3 ("one-armed DL"?!??? W.T.F.!?!?!?!?)
Anyway, I will decide either, fuh-get-about-it, and just move onto Phase 2, or maybe I will be on the "hmmmmmmmmm, giving it a whirl...." page and dive back into Stage 3 and see what is what.
Truly, I have SERIOUS work to put into my back-squat, in any event, so there is THAT. The rest, who the heck knows....as I head back into a month-long DEFICIT (March is HERE and I promised myself to ditch 5 lbs by SPRING!!!!), maybe the UP THOSE WEIGHTS philosophy is a pipe-dream.0 -
kimiuzzell wrote: »
Weight - was 76kgs, now 73.6kgs lost 2.4 kgs
Left thigh (didn't measure right one haha!) - was 67cms now 64 cms lost 3cms
hips was 106cms now 100cms lost 6cms
widest part (butt!) was 116 cms now 110 cms lost 6cms
waist at belly button was 90cms now 87 cms lost 3cms The smallest part of my waist is 75cms but to be honest, I'm not sure whether my original measurement was at my smallest part, or my belly button - I can't imagine I have *really* lost 15cms in 6months, but maybe? And it's all good, wherever I measured from!!
boobs - was 91 cms now 89 cms lost 2cms
upper arm - was 35 cms now 35cms but much less wobble!!!
So, basically, an inch or two all over - and firming up steadily at the same time. Just need to keep it going. Slow and steady definitely seems to be the way for me, although of course I'd like it to be reducing much quicker! Must be patient!!
That is SERIOUSLY awesome progress!!! Yayyyy for measurements that are ALL going in the RIGHT direction!
BOOM! YOU ROCK!!!!
Thanks!! I was pleased. The scales don't show much difference and I'm still close to my heaviest. But at least I can see my work is paying off somehow.
I'm sticking with it....and it's largely thanks to the support on here. Ladies what lift...you ALL rock!!!0 -
Kim, awesome job!
Beeps, I started stage 3 last week and love it. Don't skip it. It's there for a reason. The one armed DL is different for sure, and it is taking me some time to get used to it. The first go round I did it with kettlebells but the ones at my gym are too light. This last time I tried dumbells and a barbell. BB was easier to grip but more wobbly. I'll have to make a decision on my third round of that workout this week. One thing is for sure after only doing three workouts of stage 3 so far: I am much more sore than I was after the workouts in stage 1 and 2. Especially my glutes.
I should take measurements, I know I should, but I am just too lazy. But I know things are going right: I am the same weight I was before I got pregnant with kid number 2 (and I thought I was in okay shape then, although it was all cardio and pink dumbells), but I am about two sizes smaller. I have also had to retire some shirts and a coat recently because they are now too small through the shoulders. That one is harder for me to be okay with, moreso than putting things away because they are too big, even though I know it's a good thing.0 -
Pudding-that's wonderful!! Same weight, 2 sizes smaller and strong!! Great job girl! And yay for sore glutes!
Beeps-that's wonderful about your son. Love it! I completely disassembled and restarted my squat last year too. Bad form and compressed disc was a bad combo. And I lacked depth. Even now as I'm adding more weight again, I'm starting to question my depth again. I should video it to see. Hope stage 3 goes well! I LOLed when I read that! Ha!
Kim-
amazing results!! So happy for you!! Keep up that great work!!
Dou-thanks for commiserating with me!
bummed for both of us, but we're not giving up! You're doing a great job!
Dawn-glad you've got some rest coming up
keep it up girl!
Jo-congrats on starting your schooling!! And glad the work schedule is settling down and your lifting is going well! Hope you get some rest in there somewhere!
You guys are doing great!!
I did upper body today. Didn't add any new weight, but added a rep or 2 and had much better form on my bench! So that's something!
Funny you guys talk about our kids:
My 15 year old daughter has been coming to the gym with me lately too. Not lifting free weights, but doing bw moves and some machines. She's a volleyball player and currently motivated to get faster and slim down a bit. It's been good since its her choice this time around, not me strongly encouraging her.
She even has a friend from her team join her at the gym!
And I signed my 12yo daughter up for weight training with her club volleyball team. She benched the 45lb OLY bar for 3 sets of 10 reps tonight! Pretty impressive to me! She's a bit on the pipsqueak side of things currently, but growing like a weed lately. Kind of neat to be passing it down to our next generation. Wish I'd have known then what I know now.
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As much as I wanted to get to the gym three times this week, I only made it twice. Bright side, I'm down 1/2 lb for the month without really trying. This week's NSV. I was finally able to do my sets of 12 push ups on the floor without pausing or stopping for a total of 36 push up for my workout. My bice[s were considerably sore this week.
Skipped gym today. Took the kids and my mom to go see Kung Fu Panda (it was great) and now I'm watching my husband's little blue dot as he competes in the Iditarod Invitational on bike. Too scared not to watch, even if it's just a blue dot on my computer screen. http://trackleaders.com/iti16
That's so cool about your Dh! Neat!
And WTG on the push ups! I can't do that at all!! Great job!0 -
Hi ladies, I am back!
Great to see you all doing so well - I will catch up properly when I have some time, but wanted to give you all a big *high five*
I haven't been to the gym in 2 weeks - but I am happily low-carbing and am down 14lbs in 3 weeks since starting! Obviously I know a lot of that is just water weight, but it's still nice to see!
I also got my confirmed PCOS diagnosis which is upsetting really. Hopefully low-carb will get my hormones in check and keep some of my nasty symptoms at bay. Also I figure I already got pregnant once, so hopefully I'll be able to again.
It was my daughter's first birthday on Sunday so we had a lovely day of playtime and family, I can't believe it's one year since she was born - this year has literally gone so fast.
I promise I will get back to the gym ASAP, I see a few of you are ahead of me in Strong now, so I will do my best to get back on track
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Pudding1980 wrote: »
Beeps, I started stage 3 last week and love it. Don't skip it. It's there for a reason. The one armed DL is different for sure, and it is taking me some time to get used to it. The first go round I did it with kettlebells but the ones at my gym are too light. This last time I tried dumbells and a barbell. BB was easier to grip but more wobbly. I'll have to make a decision on my third round of that workout this week. One thing is for sure after only doing three workouts of stage 3 so far: I am much more sore than I was after the workouts in stage 1 and 2. Especially my glutes.
Once I looked at the exercises, I kind of thought, "why not???!?!" Change is GOOD! And a whole bunch of these exercises I have NEVER done. Time to CHANGE IT UP!!
So, yes, Stage 3 of Phase 1 is ON DECK. I will do one A workout and one B workout this week.
BOOM!
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Julieboolieaz wrote: »My 15 year old daughter has been coming to the gym with me lately too. Not lifting free weights, but doing bw moves and some machines. She's a volleyball player and currently motivated to get faster and slim down a bit. It's been good since its her choice this time around, not me strongly encouraging her. She even has a friend from her team join her at the gym!
And I signed my 12yo daughter up for weight training with her club volleyball team. She benched the 45lb OLY bar for 3 sets of 10 reps tonight! Pretty impressive to me! She's a bit on the pipsqueak side of things currently, but growing like a weed lately. Kind of neat to be passing it down to our next generation. Wish I'd have known then what I know now.
Keep it up girls!
I am soooooooooo hopeful that my daughter will want to do weight-training! Come October, I am going to MAKE her do it, whether she wants to or not, but hopefully, after a year or so of me "making her", the tide will turn and she will WANT to do it.
BOOM!
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StephieWillcox wrote: »
I haven't been to the gym in 2 weeks - but I am happily low-carbing and am down 14lbs in 3 weeks since starting! Obviously I know a lot of that is just water weight, but it's still nice to see!
Holy cow!!! I wish "low-carbing" could push my scale down like that, lol!! I usually get about 3 lbs down the FIRST week of "low-carb" and then it just falls flat. BUT, that first week, which is a SUPER-hard week, is GOOD for me because it squelches all my carb-cravings for a little while.
If I was 14 lbs down, I would be at my high school weight, I think....which I have never aimed for (I am 47 years old, now, and after 3 kids, I am "ok" if I get to being within 10 lbs of high-school weight!).
I do hope to be 4- or 5- lbs down at the end of March, and then I am (maybe) 1- or 2- lbs from "goal".
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So I had this lovely message all written and ready to send and apparently I forgot to post it.
I did Phase 1 WO 2 yesterday morning - I really suck at single leg work. I hate it but I'm very glad it's included here. I want to be strong but I want to improve my balance etc since I see that as I am getting older, it's getting worse. Tomorrow, WO1. I didn't get in to do intervals this morning but I will on Thursday, then do WO2 on Friday. Friday morning, I'm headed to Charlotte, SC. I'm a member of Women In The Wind - an international women's only motorcycle riding club - it's our winter international conference. My goal for hte weekend is to eat sanely, get to the workout area on Saturday morning and do intervals, and have fun!
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Julie - Thumbs up there, adding reps is still adding something. People do PRs in reps as well as amount lifted.
Stephie - good to have you back. Sorry about the diagnosis but now you can go forward and work on things from there.
Beeps - nice work as always.
Sue - Good luck with that. I struggled with one leg things too but do see how it can be useful. Might need to do a couple in my accessories some day. Have fun with the conference.
Forgot my notebook again so need to work on that so I know what I'm supposed to lift. Right hand is acting up so can be pained not so much from holding the bar but just moving it a certain way. Went okay lifting at least though ached more when I was trying to sleep. On the plus side, no workie for 2 whole days. Woot! Anyways, starting the next chapter/week in the peak attempt.
Chapter 3: OHP
elliptical warm up for 10 minutes
band pulls 3x10 yellow band
OHP 2x8 @ 45, 1x6 @ 55, 3x5 @ 70
pull up 3x1.5 and chin up 1x2
tri push down 3x10 @ 70 - one time with bar and 2 sets with the rope
pendlay with straps 3x5 @ 115 - meh. Can tell I haven't done these in a while. Need to work on form and tried straps just cause hand is acting up right now.
pallof press 3x10 @ 35
chair abs 3x9 BW
Not bad overall. Next up is lots of cleaning, some cooking and a little computer work. Maybe write later tonight.0 -
Nicely done, sue and Dawn. Regular as rain in here.....0
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Alright, lifted today and did a short run outside. Do think having squats on just energy drink/snack and nothing else. Will lift later in day after foods next week for squat day.
Chapter 3: Squats
elliptical for 10 minutes warm up
band pulls for shoulders before warm up squat sets
Squats 2x10 @ 45, 1x8 @ 95, 1x6 @ 135, 4x4 @ 160 - okay but rather slow
Overload/Walkout 1x 15 count @ 230
Pause Squats 2x4 @ 110 for 8 count
good morning 3x10 @ 85
sumo deadlift 1x5 @ 135 and 3x5 @ 180
30+ minute jog outside at the park. Didn't quite do the full playlist, which was about 40 minutes. Some rain but at least not a downpour.
My right hand is bothering me but not so much during lifting but other points in my day. Even when sleeping. Might need to use one of my braces for a little bit and see if that helps. No diagnosis but it acts up like this on the rare occasion but shouldn't be a problem for too long.0 -
Dawn-great job on the lifting. Sorry your hand is acting up
. Try the brace and see if it helps. Enjoy your days off!
Beep-hopefully your daughter will be excited to go with You! Good job on stage 3!!
Stephie-wow! LC really agree with you! WTG! It worked great for me 11 year ago, and over the years more or less, but not as good now. I've kept off 120lbs lost on Atkins though, so it definitely works, and with pcos it's the perfect choice! Sweet about your daughter, those early years go so fast!
Sue-enjoy your weekend! Good for you planning ahead!
I'm doing well. Just bought 2 new pairs of skinny jeans/pants and I love them! Size 8!! In skinnies! I alway have to size up in them, but am happy about these! So take that scale!
I feel good, making progress, added another 10 lbs to my WHTs (175!) and finally back up to the big girl plates for my DLs again! My back was a tad fussy about it afterwards, so I won't push it next week, but I'm happy I'm making progress. The disc will always be compressed, but I am hoping in time to build up the muscles around it so I will be able to live pain free.
All good over here. Planning our vacation and trying to stay at my deficit...baguettes, croissants, gelato, pizza...all coming my way in May! Now is the time to put in the work! 0 -
Great lifting, julie and dawn....love the skinny jean story, julie!
Today, I lift....then i have to survive my parents for four nights....they arrive tonight. My kids will have a blast while I try to not really listen to all their unsolicited advice.0 -
Oooo skinny pants. Oh and I did ask about getting a pad for the barbell so can do WHTs again. He is going to get one and until then made a suggesting using one of the mats from the exercise room. Will try it Sunday, though I'm still on just 115. He made a joke about that being too much. pfft
Good luck Beeps!
This morning I tried out a basic Vinyasa yoga class (more challenging with going from pose to pose and I don't know them all yet) then at noon did a basic Hatha class. Then it was just work as usual.0 -
Tried out lifting at the gym closer to home but late at night instead of during day. Went after work. It was okay but I wasn't interested in being there too long. I wasn't the only one there for a good part of it though, which was different.
Chapter 3: Bench
band pull warm ups 3x10
Bench 2x10 @ 45, 1x8 @ 75, 1x6 @ 85 and 4x4 @ 100 - went okay but tad slow at times. Maybe next weekend I will go before work and see if the staff person can do a hand off so I can practice that instead of getting the bar myself each set as the meet will involve that unless I request to not have anyone help.
pull ups 3x1 barely, struggled with them this time, and chin ups 1x2 both on the smith machine
db bench press 3x6 @ 35
db fly 3x10 @ 25
one db row 3x10 @ 40
face pull 3x10 @ 60
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I just got a pair of denim leggings in size 6! Now, it's more like size 8, because I always have to size down in denim leggings (so stretchy), but I also bought a new pair of skinny jeans in size 8 so YAY!0
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Hurrah for skinny jeans etc!! I bought some new pencil skirts at the weekend. Well, I figure that if you've got curves, you might as well make the most of them!!
It was mothers' day in the UK yesterday so I had my sister with us for the weekend and my mum over for dinner yesterday. I did manage to get my 2 mile runs done in the mornings, and had a fairly quick gym session on Saturday but nothing much more than that.
Off skiing at the weekend, so don't expect to get back into much of a gym routine for another couple of weeks.....but I will be back on the case like a woman possessed in April!!
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So, Dawn, what did you think of your yoga experiences?
Nice pants-hunting kimi and pudding!!
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Yoga was interesting. Different and a challenge since I'm not very flexible. It's something I wouldn't mind doing but at the same time, not something I'd spend over 50 dollars a month on. The unlimited per month is like 79$ so it's a tad pricey. But I'll maybe try to catch a class there or another studio on occasion if I have spare money for such. I did like the activity but not to the point of it being something I must do.
Lifted weights last night after work. Went okay though getting tired from work. Cashier is sick so I ended up going in early and working 10 hours yesterday. Already got message today from coworker that we are cashiering until the closing cashier gets to work, so the first two hours of my shift will be up at the register instead of in my department. But my days off are tomorrow and Wednesday.
Chapter 3: Deadlift
low bar squat 2x10 @ 45, 1x8 @ 95, 1x6 @ 115 and 3x5 @ 145 - feels heavy when doing low bar versus high bar
Deadlift 1x6 @ 135, 1x5 @ 165, 4x4 @ 190
leg press 3x10 @ 225
cable kick back 3x10 @ 40
hanging ab chair thing 2x10
Considering doing either rack pulls or trying something on smith machine but guy was there so I didn't bother. Plus, I was ready to go home. Spot on hip is better but decided to wait another week before doing WHT again. Looking forward to not having work tomorrow. Just need to get through today's shift. Also, glad pay day is this week. Need to order things asap for the meet since it's 6 weeks away.0 -
Hola, I am new to the group and happy to be here! I'm beginning to strength train and wanted to know how long can I expect (how long did it take you?) before I start to see changes to my overall physic. I currently train roughly 3 days a week. Thanks in advance!0
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Welcome Rosie! It took a few months before I could see any changes. But don't give up! The scale will probably go up, especially initially, don't let it frustrate you, hang in there with it., strong is awesome!!
Dawn-cook that you're ordering things..singlets? It's coming up! Kutgw!! You've got this!! Hope the bar pad comes in! It makes a huge difference for me!
Go beeps! Lift away! Hope you survived the visit.
Kim-hooray Mother's Day! Enjoy your ski weekend!
Pudding-love it! I bet you look great in your new jeans/pants!
I missed my fourth lift last week. Added extra cardio though and lifitng 3x/ weeks isn't too bad. I'm gonna be cutting cals a bit more as my trip is 9 weeks away so I'm going to focus on we it loss over adding strength for a few months. Gonna maintain my weights and hope for some good fat loss. I've been running a deficit, but probably not a big enough one to really get that scale moving. So we'll see .
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Thanks so much!!!!0
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Had a really frustrating visit to the gym last night - all the kit I wanted was in use, and so I ended up just doing a mishmash of things. I did enough to justify my time there, but then called it a day.
I had, before work, already done my 2 mile run for the 100 day challenge I am doing. It was snowing outside so I used the treadmill and was very pleased to say that I had conquered my treadmill demons and run quicker than before (I hate the thing with a passion - would much rather be running outside).
This morning I got up early and ran before sunrise - it was cold and icy outside, but I took it steady and very glad I did. I was still quicker than I was when I started the challenge 18 days ago, so I must be making some definite improvements to my general cardio fitness because I really felt that I was taking it careful today, yet the time it took me shows that I wasn't as slow as I thought. I'll take that!
No gym tonight - I shall be picking up my kettlebell later this evening at home instead.
Oh, and got on the scale yesterday - a small step in the right direction for both body weight and body fat %.0 -
Hi all, sorry not been chatty recently. Welcome Rosie.
Kimi - ugh, busy gym is the worst. Great job on the scale and the running though!
Dawn - my flexibility is shite too. However, I could get classes for free with my membership but I don't go
I have been lifting and adding in my cardio intervals (which SUCK). However, scale weight is down today. Hoping that's fat gone and not muscle!!0 -
Hi ladies,
Well today I FINALLY went back to the gym - my last workout from my log was 12/2. SHOCKING.
Did strong, phase 1, stage 2, workout B. Quite frankly it was terrible, and I could barely walk after because my quads were jelly, but nevermind. I did it, and I'm back!
I am thinking of adding some yoga back into my routine. Only problem is I would do it at lunch in the gym and I'd feel like a bit of a *kitten* doing yoga on the stretching mats in front of others. But oh well, I need to do it, think I'm just going to suck it up and get it done.
Plan for tomorrow is to do cardio and yoga... Back to the weights on Thursday0 -
I lifted today...my hip is wonky.
I am pretty flexible....i work on it b/c i stretch after every workout (cardio or weights).
I have four lbs to lose to hit my springtime "goal". Doable! Yay!!0 -
Julie - Thanks. Singlet shipped today so I'll have at least one before the meet since it should be here Friday. Less than 6 weeks so still time but anxiety is going to increase each week. Looking forward to it all.
Lovelyrosie - Welcome! Seeing the changes vary. I have a harder time seeing changes in myself and often have others commenting before I really see changes, even when the scale isn't moving. But there are other things along the way that help too, like how much you lift with good form and such. Have fun and good luck.
kimi - Bleh to the stuff being used up but you're doing great in getting those runs in. Well done there.
Jo - nice work.
Stephie - good work at getting in the gym and getting things done. I still need direction for doing yoga so it's class or maybe I'll try the video classes at my gym late at night cause no people there.
Beeps - yay for workout but bleh to wonky hip. My left one gets a little wonky sometimes and it's quite a nuisance. 4 lbs is totally doable.
Lifted weights today in the afternoon as didn't have work. Yay days off. Wasn't into running and it was rainy so didn't do long run but instead did a short one on the treadmill after lifting. Also, since it was early afternoon that meant other people at the gym, well a few. Did have a couple different ones talk to me briefly, which is different. Had a lady comment about pull-ups cause I was going my attempts where I still just get 1 and she thought that was neat cause she hasn't done any before. Talked a brief moment about some lifts I did as I don't really use the assisted machine, she asked about it. Then later had a guy comment on a thing, so we chatted brief on incline press and lifting. He mentioned deadlift but I corrected him a smidge as I was doing rows. Talked about competition and stuff too cause he's starting over a bit on the lifting but also has obstacle races he's going to do. Fun times.
Chapter 4: OHP
warm up was 10 minutes on elliptical and 3x10 band pull aparts
OHP 2x8 @ 45, 1x6 @ 60, 4x4 @ 75
pull ups 3x1 - still not yet at 2 reps at all, chin ups 1x3 - woot, one more rep!
tricep push down 4x10 @ 70
bicep curl 3x10 @ 25ish - ez curl bar plus 10
shoulder press 3x8 @ 50 - 25 per side, tried it just for fun
pendlay rows with straps 3x8 @ 95 - much better form this time with the lower weight though still a few eh reps.
30 minutes jog on treadmill
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