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I do enjoy a little "gym stuff" talk in the gym!
But, there are folks at my gym who talk sooooo much, it takes them hours and hours to get through their friggin' workouts, lol. Ummmmm, not for me!
In-and-out is my motis operandi, lol.
No lifting, today....daughter getting braces OFF!!! BOOM!
That is the last of 'em!! Three kids with perfect teeth and a horrid expense in the rear-view mirror!!! Yahooooo!!0 -
Hey, what happened to dna? Might be moving to her neck of the woods soon and went to message her and couldn't
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Jo - I dunno. That is a good question. Hope she's doing alright.
Beeps - yes, a little is nice but cut it off there. I got stuffs to lift so no need lots of talking.
Well, I forgot my notebook at home that has what I'm supposed to lift in it. Spent a few hours before lifting getting stuff done while at Starbucks just enjoying coffee and a small snack since I don't like doing squats day fasted. Got to gym and there discovered no notebook. I figured out the main squat number and set but was wrong on the overload and pause squats since their progression isn't the same as the main lift. So, I did less weight than supposed to on both but oh well. Important part was hitting those squats, which were super slow for that weight but definitely hitting depth and tried to imagine the squat cues being given since don't have anyone there to yell at me to squat, lol.
Chapter 4: Squats
warm up on elliptical for 10 minuts
Squats 2x10 @ 45, 1x8 @ 95, 1x6 @ 135, 155 1x5
working sets = 170 4x3
overload 230 for 15 count (was supposed to do 240)
pause squats 1x4 @ 110 and 1x4 @ 115 for 8 count each rep (was supposed to do 120 2x3)
good morning 3x10 @ 95
sumo deadlift 1x6 @ 135 and 3x5 @ 185
Decent though had the minor oops on the wrong weights but oh well. Also had a guy comment on how hard I was hitting the squats since that's pretty much all he saw me do during the time there (he left before I did the other things). Yep, it was squat day so that's how it goes.
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Morning ladies. Frustratingly, I'm not making time to lift. Note that I don't say I don't HAVE time, but I am not MAKING time for it. This is not the plan!
I am tired, it is my busiest time of my year at work (end of the UK tax year) and my head is so full my sleep is interrupted with thoughts of what I still need to do. I've gotten behind on all things "housework" related, but that will have to just get done as and when. We're off on holiday on Saturday to see my daughter for a week, so part of me says just let things go until I get home and then get through til 5th April (end of tax year) and then take a deep breath and get back to it. Gah, I'm making excuses and I don't like it!
I AM still running - doing my 2 miles first thing in the morning before work. It was a beautiful morning today, and I run towards the sunrise which was lovely, but my legs had no oomph to them. Still, its a good headclearer to start the day off, and at least it is *some* form of exercise.
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Dawn - you didn't do badly on the weights considering you forgot your notebook! Definitely hitting those squats hard!
Kimi - I hear you on not making time to lift, that was the habit I had gotten into. Luckily I seem to have snapped out of it.
Did cardio yesterday, dull, I hate it, nothing to report.
I was also pretty much unable to walk yesterday and this morning, every single muscle in my thighs had decide to be very very sore.
Went back to the gym today to lift and that seems to have helped though.
Workout was:
Reverse lunge 3x10 each leg, 20kg barbell
Inverted row 3x10 # 11 on the smith
Romanian DL 3x10, 45kg
Push up 3x10, #7 on the smith
Was supposed to do core, but my core hurts, so i stretched for ~20 minutes afterwards, which was very worthwhile!
Will probably try to lift tomorrow too, hopefully I won't be sore from this one!0 -
Jo - when was dnamouse's last post here????? Sheesh....another "regular" bites the dust!!
I lifted today. Not a great workout. My hip is still bothering me.0 -
Yes, I miss dna too!!
Great lifting ladies! I'm down to 3x/week right now, but liking it that way. I'm on a decent deficit and down 2 lbs finally!!!!
In my phone so ill bbl . Take care all!!0 -
I took a quick look back and saw her last post as being in early January. I certainly hope she is okay.0
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That's a long time ago for such a regular to this thread - also hoping all is ok!
I lifted today post night shift. It was crappy but it got done.0 -
I agree, jo. Good lifting, too!
I did cardio, today.....haven't done that for three weeks! It showed. I sucked.
Back to lifting on monday.0 -
Cardio for me this morning too - combat. Was so freakin' hard - body hated every second. Blaming night shift. Maybe because I've dropped a couple of kgs too - will have to watch it's not coming off too fast. Workouts are certainly harder with a deficit, even a small one!0
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What's everyone favourite stretch for the side of the hips? Not sure of the proper name for this area but mine are sore.0
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Good news. Singlet came in on Friday, as expected, and does fit. Then on Saturday, pretty much less than 2 days after ordering, the lifting belt came in. They be quick over at the liftinglarge web site. It's a little bigger than I expected but is still within the requirements of the competition as the belt can't be bigger than 4 inches. Forgot how big 4 inches was, lol. Glad I got the large though instead of medium since measurement wise I'm at the top end of the medium listing. Now I have some time to learn how to use it and see if I want to use the belt at the meet or not. It is very pink and will be one of the few things I ever own that is pink. Lifted last night with bench and tonight is deadlifts after work.
Chapter 5: Bench
Bench - 2x10 @ 45, 1x8 @ 70, 1x6 @ 95 (heavy)
working sets - 4x3 @ 105
pull up attempts 3x1 almost at 2, chin ups 1x3
db bench press 4x5 @ 40
db fly 3x8 @ 25
one db row 3x8 @ 45
face pull 3x10 @ 60
pallof press 3x10 @ 35
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105 bench?!? Omg! That is awesome!!
I will lift, tomorrow. The time change has me super-tired.0 -
Beeps - Thanks. I'm hoping to get 125 at the meet. I've done 1 rep at that weight barely for a bodybuilding.com thing but it barely qualified. Hoping this peak cycle helps get a good rep at the meet for that.
Today I did lifting after work and tried out the lifting belt for the first time. It's a bit bulky as 4 inches is quite large when you don't have a long torso. Need to figure out where to place it for each lift, since going to try it out for both squats and deadlifts, though I did do one working set without first. Went okay though by the time I tried rack pulls my calluses got achy.
Oh, and yesterday was Chapter 4: bench and not 5 yet.
Chapter 4: Deadlift
band pulls 3x10
low bar squats 2x10 @ 45, 1x8 @ 95, 1x6 @ 115, 1x5 @ 150 and 2x5 @ 150 with belt
Deadlift 1x6 @ 135, 1x5 @ 185, 1x3 @ 200 and 3x3 @ 200 with belt
hip thrust 3x10 @ 115 using mat as padding, awkward but might increase next time
rack pulls 2x5 @ 205 - eh, hands ached
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Dawn-yay! Glad everything came in! A pink belt? Cute! 4" is a lot on your tiny frame. Hope it becomes more comfortable and gives you added support on those heavy lifts! You're one strong and committed chick! Go girl!
Jo-you're making me miss combat! Don't over do it in that deficit...I'm finding similar challenges and adjusting a bit now too.
Beeps-I've been trying to up my cardio too. I just don't enjoy it. Walking is my favorite though, and with a 2-week trip to Europe in 2 months I'm trying to log a lot of miles so I'll be up for the trek over there.
Pudding-what's the side of the hips? Like outside your hips? Or IT band? I foam roll IT band, and do hip flexor stretch (one knee on the ground, other leg bent). Not sure if that's what you're talking about?
I'm leaning toward going down to 3 lifting sessions a week again. If I can fit 4, good, if not, I'm not gonna kill myslef to squeeze it in. I'll keep to my routine and add weight/reps still, but I'm in a decent deficit and the scale is finally cooperating! So, I find myself a bit less zealous under the bar, and with a bit less oomph at the gym. Doing fine, added some weight to my bench last week (finally! Up to 75, kind of pathetic I know, but for met what's a big accomplishment). I'm gonna make more effort to include more cardio and maybe a yoga class. I'm not well balanced and realize if I'm serious about health and fitness I need more than just lifting. Gasp. It's my fave, but I'll add walking 3x/ week and take it from there.
Hope you're all doing well
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Great lifting, julie!!! And GREAT lifting, Dawn!!
I did lift, today...but boy my *kitten* just DRAGGED. This time change just sucks, sucks, sucks.
It always takes me A LONG time to adjust...and my daughter was up crying last night because she could not sleep. Poor baby!!
Anyway, I will make sure to do cardio 1 x per week....as the days get longer, that gets easier to do. At least that is what I tell myself!
Lifting is going to stay at 3 times per week....I hope to be working again, in the next couple weeks, so back to trying to "fit it all in" and I do not want to be "aggressive" about that. In my mind, if I find work, and have to drop back to 2 times per week, I will be grateful. Grateful, grateful, grateful.
My bank account is hungrier for money more than I am hungry for muscle.0 -
Dawn - I saw your pink belt on IG, it's so cute
I have pink straps and fully intend to get a pink belt when I need one (do you ever "need" one?)
Seems like everyone bar Dawn is struggling with cardio - I actually did some today (farmers carries) after weights and I can barely type due to forearm fatigue, so clearly I need to do those more often!
Strong, Phase 1, Stage 2, B
Rear foor elevated split squat 3x10 @ 15kg barbell - I dunno what has happened to my form on these, it's all messed up, my hips aren't level and I have to be on the ball of my foot on the bench behind me otherwise I fall over Need to sort that out
DB bench press 3 x10 @ 12kg dumbell each hand - feeling better, still tough, might see if I can do some at 13 (if that exists!!) next time
Front squat 3 x 10 @ 25kg with straps - feeling better, getting verrrrry low now, back to lifting in my converse and it's definitely helped.
Back squat 1x10 @ 40kg just because
Standing single arm cable pull 3 x 10 each arm @ 40.8kg - I do not understand why the machines have such random weights, but nevermind. These felt pretty good. Really focused on keeping everthing in line and pulling with my back
Farmers carries - 8 rounds with 12kg kettlebell in each hand, carried them 4 x length of gym and then rested for an undetermined length of time. Haha. probably should have been more scientific about that one
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Thanks.
I'm actually not a fan of pink for the most part. Purple would have been better but this was the best option at the time and it sure shipped quick. This pink is manageable but probably won't be adding any more pink items to the mix.
As for the cardio - my struggle is getting my long run in outside. It has been so rainy lately and with work, I just haven't done it. Need to get increasing my long runs in the near future. Hopefully the weather will be a little better in April. Still haven't picked a half-marathon to train for over summer, so we'll wait and see what time frame I pick.
Had a hard time sleeping lately. Last night didn't really sleep until after 4 am so it's good I didn't have work as I stayed in bed past noon. I also ate slightly expired candy at 2 am so went over my calories but oh well. Hope tonight is better. Tomorrow I meet with the boy cashiers from work (have 2 males that aren't managers, most of the people at work are female except top boss and one pharmacist aside from them) to get sushi before going to do squats.
Chapter 5: OHP
Now we're on chapter 5. Did a light warm up on the elliptical since I don't work today. Followed by band pulls between warm up sets of OHP using my yellow resistance band.
OHP 2x10 @ 45, 1x6 @ 65 and 4x3 @ 80
pull ups 3x2ish, almost two per set. I can see above the bar but not get my chin there
chin ups 1x3, getting closer to 4
tricep pushdown 4x8 @ 80
incline bench on smith machine 3x5 @ 50 - just the weights counted and tried it out for fun
pendlay rows with straps 3x5 @ 100 - doing okay, think I like using the straps on this. Form is better for now.
Jogged 30 minutes on treadmill while watching Food Network.
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haha Dawn, I HATE pink. In fact, I hate pink and purple - will never buy anything those colours. Infuriates me - why do brands assume that women want pink? Especially trainers!
Anyway, rant over. Combat today and a walk with the dog. Combat was good - helped me de-stress. Have a new job but now have to move interstate in 5 weeks. Holy *kitten* crap. Wine..... more wine.............0 -
Had another great one today.
Romanian DL: 2x10 @ 50kg 1x10 @ 55kg
Push ups on low bench: 3x10
Reverse lunge: 3x10/10 @ 25kg preloaded barbell (these nearly killed me)
Inverted row: 11 on smith, 3x8. Rubbish.
Plank with pulldown 2x12
Finished off with sled pushes up and down the gym until I could do no more!
Have to go tomorrow too as can't go Friday and I can never get to the gym at the weekend. 3 days in a row for me.
Weight has stalled temporarily but I SQUEEZED into some size 14 skirts that haven't fit since before I was pregnant - nearly 2 years ago. Hopefully they will be wearable soon (my whole wardrobe is essentially UK 14). At the start of this year I was kidding myself in a 16, was definitely an 18, maybe even more.
Ultimately I would love to be a size 10. I have never purchased an item of clothing in a 10. I don't really believe it will ever happen for me.
Low carb is making me feel like MAYBE it will0 -
Having real estate agents visit this morning. Hoping they don't take too long so I can get squat day done before work 0
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Not sure why so much female stuff is pink. Never been a color I wanted lots of in my wardrobe or any items in general.
Did manage to get squats done last night after working freight. It went okay but squats take me the longest to get through. Very heavy too even though it's not at the top numbers yet. Belt went okay for the few sets I used it on. Felt better on high bar than the first attempt on low bar, since it didn't shift during the lift.
Chapter 5: Squats
warmup squats - 2x10 @ 45, 1x8 @ 95, 1x6 @ 135, 1x5 @ 155
Squats 2x4 @ 170 (one without belt) 2x3 @ 180 - rest with belt and slow
overload 240 for 15 count - Freakin' heavy
pause squats 1x4 @ 120 and 1x3 @ 130 all with 8 count
sumo deadlift 1x6 @ 135 and 3x5 @ 190
That is all.
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Hey ladies! Guess what??? I went to the gym today and began Strong!
I was able to do a plank for 45 seconds! The bird dog was easy until I got tired then I could not hold my balance.
Goblet squats 15 pounds
3 point row 15 pounds
Step ups HOW I HATE THEM. No weight due to the hip surgery and just getting back into the "groove."
Pushups I did not attempt from the ground. I used a 3 ft platform to begin.
Before I began the workout, I thought "hey, I will be able to do all 6 intervals. this is nothing." UMMMM NO! I was wanting to quit after the 2nd interval but pushed through. Maybe I'll add another interval next week.
My numbers look and seem so low , but months of zero lifting and surgery have to be accounted for. I must not compare myself to yall. 0 -
Manic-woohoo!! Go girl! So glad you're back at it!! Hope you're feeling good.
Jo-moving?!? With your overly full plate? Eek! Hope things go smoothly!!
Beeps-good job. I really hope something good comes through for you soon! Come move to AZ, we don't do the clock change thing.
Dawn-killing it as usual. Boys from work? Do tell
Stephe-great job! Wait and see how LC treats you! You're doing great!
I'm doing well. Finally got the scale to move some, the right direction for a change. I've walked 4 days this week, it's been so beautiful here, and I need to get my mileage up so I don't fall apart in Europe walking 12 miles a day.
I tried my first yoga class today! Finally. It was fun, hard but good. I hope to keep one in each week
Lifted today too. Upper body. Doing just 3x/ week now, all good. Added weight too
gonna keep on keeping on. Would love to be down another 5 lbs before I leave. Rather ambitious, but worth a shot.
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Julieboolieaz wrote: »Jo-moving?!? With your overly full plate? Eek! Hope things go smoothly!!
I think I need two plates..... new job will be nearly double my current hours, hubby will have no job to start, meaning I'll be financially responsible for two houses. Gotta find new schools for the kids. Pack and move our stuff. Fly our animals. Find somewhere else to live. Find tenants for this house. Sell a car. Rearrange scheduled holiday later in the year. Sort out how we are getting to new location as nothing booked. And still studying.......
Of course, I have sussed out the 2 gyms which will be available to me and have contacted both re: membership options. Workouts getting done. Squat day done today. Combat tomorrow before having open inspection in house. Then late shift
I've lost 4lbs in a fortnight - stress
But whatever, it's an adventure. You only live once right?
Congrats on your weigh in this week Julie.
Manic - good to see you back
Dawn - epic leg day!!
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Manic - nice work.
Julie - not much to tell. Just happen to have two guys who are cashiers and learning photo (my department). One is in school and think he's going to try and get in pharmacy. Other studied graphic design and videography type stuff. It's just fun to do something outside of work on occasion. The video one also is trying to lose a little weight so I can always talk calories deficits and how delicious lenny&larry cookies are with him.
Jo - Thanks. Wow you have a lot going on. Good luck with that. And yeah, yolo and such... eh, that still sounds weird. I'll stick to the whole phrase too, we only live once.
And for the not so great Saturday but I got it done.
Chapter 5: Bench... aka the first fail of the prep
Yep, today was bench and I failed on my last set. It wasn't so bad as I've failed before at 115 and once on incline bench, which was far more awkward and at a lighter weight. Had to roll of shame it but got it handled well enough. There was one guy there, in the squat rack, and he did actually ask if I was okay. Though he also made a comment about how I should get someone to spot me and such. He later failed on squats and ended up having the safeties a little low (not the best time to discover that factor) but didn't respond when I just asked if he was okay. Do hope he didn't hurt anything cause that would suck. He left after squatting and I finished up my accessories in the empty gym.
band pulls warm up 3x10
Bench warm up 2x10 @ 45, 1x8 @ 70, 1x6 @ 95
working set 2x4 @ 105, 1x3 and 1x2 @ 110 (last rep failed)
pull ups 3x1.5 and chin ups 1x3
db bench press 4x5 @ 40
db fly 1x8 @ 30 and 2x10 @ 25 - 30 felt a tad heavy
one db row 3x8 @ 45
face pull 3x10 @ 60
pallof press 3x10 @ 35
Overall, okay but tad rough with the fail on 110 as I've done it many times before. Oh well. Onward and carry on with tomorrow being deadlifts.0 -
Hellooooo! Am home from an amazing week skiing. Did my 2 mile run every day too. Will catch up on all the posts I have missed now....hope everyone is keeping well!0
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Congrats manic!!! I am 3-months into "strong" a really like it.0
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I only lifted twice this week...it has been awhile since I have missed a 3- or 4- per week lifting.
Boooooooo.
I feel lazy and unfulfilled.0
