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Julie - woohoo for PRs! Glad it didn't take you long to recover!
Dawn - that sounds like an interesting, but super challenging event you are doing! How did you get interested in that? I'm sure you will rock it since you have so much strength going in. Which half marathon plan are you using? I did Hal Hidgon's 13 years ago...did a half marathon, then got achilles tendonitis, then got busy with school and stopped running over that winter (was doing a lot of indoor cycling). Another half is on my bucket list, maybe in a few years.
Kim - I think walking is great exercise! Definitely way better than nothing!
Stephie - glad you are getting better with squat form!
Ran 2.5 miles this morning. Shin was tweaking the first 5 min or so then calmed down. Seems to feel ok now except for the first few steps after I stand up. May go walk today later on, as I have a fancy dinner tonight with a VIP/mentor of mine I haven't seen in a while so I need the extra calorie burn.0 -
So....walked another 2.25 miles St lunchtime. Was aiming for 3 but unexpectedly met hubby so had a coffee with him. Then did 4 miles after work. 9 miles in total. It may only be walking but my body is feeling it!!0
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I might be able to post my response one of these days. Not sure how many times I will try this one. Anyways, on the topic of cardio... For the most part, as long as I didn't do the cardio before lifting, I didn't have many problems. Even running the day after squats wasn't bad as it was just some extra leg soreness but nothing that held me back. I was lifting 3 days a week then with the whole body for the most part, when I trained for the 10k.
@AigreDoux - When I decided to get healthier and lose weight, I made a list of some things I wanted to do for the first time (5k, 10k, kayak, etc). I wanted some things to work towards that were not focused on weight and the scale because that gets frustrating at times, like now when it's so very slow to see any changes. I looked at tough mudder but found this local obstacle run where I could try out an obstacle run to see how it goes. Half marathon got added after succeeding on the 10k but probably won't go further than that any time soon.
Rough day today. I didn't sleep at all last night. No reason, just couldn't fall asleep. Ended up going to the gym at 8 am, which is way early for me but knew I'd be too tired later in the day.
No Sleep Mess Around
10 minutes elliptical warm up
chin ups - rep counts of 3, 2 and 3
cable bicep curls 3x8 @ 60
power cleans - worked on each part of the move with just the bar for a little bit then did 3x5 roughly with a couple struggled reps on different sets with 65 total weight. Oddly, felt it more in my quads but they have been getting worked the past couple of days. We don't have an area with mats or the bumper plates, anything like that, so I have to be careful in how I put the weights down. Started with stacks of 2 25 plates per side cause the 10 plates are small but ended up adding another plate per side to get the bar up a little higher on start. Kinda interesting though.
pendlay rows - with straps did 3x5 @ 95. Tried 115 but no good. Hadn't done them in few weeks so need to be consistent if want any progress but 95 was pretty good.
20 minutes elliptical then some random walking around stores before getting cold brew at Starbucks.
Considering Texas Method. While I like the 4 days a week, upper/lower splits but full body would be three days a week, which might work better with the running. Not sure yet but we'll see. It's near the top of the list of potential options.0 -
That's interesting, thanks Dawn.
I looked at Texas method too when I was trying to move on from stronglifts 5x5, but in the end switched down to 3 x 5 and then started "Strong" instead.
Pretty bad gym again today. Squats were a little better, really felt them in my legs which I guess is the whole aim, so I think my form is better.
Squats: 8 @ 20kg, 8 @ 30kg, 8 @ 40kg, 6 pause (2 secs) @ 50kg, 2 x 8 pause ( 2 secs) @ 40kg
Pushups: 3 x 8 on level 4
Then I tried to do the SL/SA deadlifts and kept falling over, so did
OHP: 1 x 5 @ 20kg, 2 x 5 @ 25kg
Which was pretty useless so then went and stretched and did ankle mobility for 20 minutes.
Bleugh, I'll try again next week.
That was technically the last work out of Stage 3 (I say technically as clearly I didn't really do it), but I'm moving on to 4 next week anyways - bring on the assisted pull ups.
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Continuing with my walking, I did 2 miles before work and three miles in my lunchbreak. Tonight is cocktail night...Bring it on!!0
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Kim - oh yeah, cocktail night! My DH and I don't drink during the week, but Friday night we open a bottle of wine and it is so worth the calories.
Dawn - That's awesome that you have been competitively weight lifting and running and everything else! I completely understand the blah feeling of not getting enough sleep. I googled the Texas method and I know nothing about the science of it, but the writing is pretty funny. "I'd also limit any excessive weekend frivolity that might affect the workout, like staying up all night Saturday chasing *kitten* with your wingman, Jim Beam." So make sure not to do that ;-)
Stephie - I always put a stool next to me or stand next to a wall while doing SL/SA RDLs. Have fun with Stage 4!
Anyway, I was supposed to do the first workout of Stage 5 today, but I ended up being out with work stuff until 10 pm last night. Arrived home and didn't sleep til 11. Baby woke up at 1:30 and was up for 2 hours. I ended up falling asleep on the hardwood floor next to her crib until she woke up at 5:15. So I handed her off to DH and went back to bed for another hour and missed the workout. Oh well, there's always tomorrow.
Giving a try of 12:8 intermittent fasting, first 3 days have gone well but I've been busy at work in the mornings, which helps me not focus on the hunger. I do like how I now have like 900 calories left for sushi and wine tonight though. We'll see how it goes tomorrow when I have to cook in the morning and then have my grandmother's 95th birthday party in the afternoon!0 -
A lot has happened since Tuesday! I have been busy and haven't checked in. I haven't been able to get to the gym since Monday. My usual days are MWF, but my daycare provider called in sick, so I ended up staying home with our four little ones. Tried to get to the gym that night, but it didn't work out. I did go to Zumba last night after almost talking myself out of it. I had planned on going to the gym today to resume where I left off, but I woke up with a dry mouth/scratchy throat, sticky/watering eyes, and feeling like I'm constantly on the verge of sneezing. I didn't work out, but did go over to meet with my trainer and take measurements.
Took first measurements on 3/10, and measurements today, so 7 weeks ago. Everything was the same, including weight, except for waist - which went DOWN 2 inches! - and my bicep - which went down a quarter inch. My body Fat % went from 27.08 to 25.5!!! Super motivating!! I'm hoping to feel better tomorrow so I can hit the gym and pick up where I left off on Monday.0 -
Congratulations!! That's wonderful progress! So glad you measured, stupid scale isn't always the best measurement!! WTG!, hope you get some sleep!SuperMelinator wrote: »A lot has happened since Tuesday! I have been busy and haven't checked in. I haven't been able to get to the gym since Monday. My usual days are MWF, but my daycare provider called in sick, so I ended up staying home with our four little ones. Tried to get to the gym that night, but it didn't work out. I did go to Zumba last night after almost talking myself out of it. I had planned on going to the gym today to resume where I left off, but I woke up with a dry mouth/scratchy throat, sticky/watering eyes, and feeling like I'm constantly on the verge of sneezing. I didn't work out, but did go over to meet with my trainer and take measurements.
Took first measurements on 3/10, and measurements today, so 7 weeks ago. Everything was the same, including weight, except for waist - which went DOWN 2 inches! - and my bicep - which went down a quarter inch. My body Fat % went from 27.08 to 25.5!!! Super motivating!! I'm hoping to feel better tomorrow so I can hit the gym and pick up where I left off on Monday.
Kim-great job walking, you'll be losing that regain soon, walking is so good for that!
Dawn-lots of options and love the variety you're getting! I'm just lifting and walking, yoga aggravated my back spams and sciatica, so that is out
your race sound like a tough mudder-fun but hard! Go girl!
Aigre-you're doing great!! Enjoy dinner and wine! If is working well for me too! Hope you get some sleep too!
Stephie-at least you went! A bad workout beats no workout any day! You'll be back at it again and even better!
Beeps-how's the job search going?
Hope everyone is doing well. Got in my 3rd session this week,so back on track and in the zone. Feels so good!! This was my harder leg day and my favorite workout of the week! Squats, dls, whts, leg press, lying leg curls and calf raises. Felt proud of my weights today!
Now a few days off and back at it on Monday! Weight is going down too, which is a major bonus! All is well
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Stephie - I posted in a forum on bodybuilding.com and asked powerlifters what type of program they would recommend. One just mentioned a percentage range to do over 4 weeks and someone recommended to just run the Texas Method.
Aigre - hehehe. Well, I work all weekend long and lift on the weekend so think I'm okay for the Saturday night.
My days off are middle of week from work and end up not doing mon-wed-fri type of lifting routines. I also have to work the lifting and weights around things like freight day, which is now on Fridays. Makes scheduling interesting at least.
Julie - We'll see how the obstacles are when it comes. Might consider an actual tough mudder in the future, never know.
And I think I feel my traps now. Yesterday felt my quads when trying out the cleans but today, it's the traps. Should be interesting doing freight cause I do have to put away things on higher shelves cause I'm short. I've done shrugs and such before but not to the point of soreness so this is different. Might lift tomorrow and just try out the lifts at whatever weight feels okay and after LA start up something. Need to write too, so might do that after work.0 -
Cocktail night was superb, as always!
Today I had my first lifting session since getting the hip problem. Took it steady but was delighted to have done it. squats at 50kgs and DL at 65kgs so decent weights for a restart and am confident I can build back up slowly but surely to where I was.
Then 4 miles of intervals on the elliptical and 10 lengths of the swimming pool, followed by a sauna.
So so glad I've done it. I've really missed it and want my muscles back!!0 -
Kim, so glad it went well for you! I've had to take time off before and it is so frustrating, but life, right?
I did the first two workouts for Strong Stage 5 this week (couldn't fit in three sessions this week) and I am really sore. The SL RDLs always kill my hamstrings, and today my glutes are really screaming from yesterday's reverse lunges. I did them with a preloaded 60# barbell and j was reminded that one leg is much stronger than the other. Same with the DB single arm push press. I used a 20# DB and could have definitely gone heavier on my right arm but my left arm was struggling. So annoying.
Going away on a hot beach vacation in four weeks and need to do some shopping for that next weekend. I really would love to do a bikini but I've got that loose skin above my belly button and just don't think I would feel comfortable. Otherwise I totally would. I'm kind of frustrated because I really wanted to, and I know others do even with some loose skin, but I think I would be self conscious. Argh.0 -
Yesterday went to the gym after work. Tried out doing the main compounds all in one night, so squat, bench and deadlift. It did take me a while and I did 20 minutes cardio at the end since trying to increase my cardio a little right now. Tried out to guess what would be my 5 rep weight range.
Squat 2x10 @ 45, 1x8 @ 95, 1x5 @ 135, 3x5 @ 165 (with belt and felt heavy)
Bench 2x10 @ 45 and 3x5 @ 95
Deadlift 1x6 @ 135, 1x5 @ 185 and 225 with belt for 4, 3, 3 reps.
Tried to see if I could get 5 on 225 as it used to be my one rep max but couldn't get there yet. Squats are feeling heavy but it was also a little challenging because my shoulders were sore where I place the bar.
Then went home and tried maple bacon poptarts. They were pretty good. The scent was mostly maple based with hints of the bacon. I did one toasted and one cold but I liked them both. I mostly go with brown sugar poptarts but once a year or less as I'm not that into poptarts in general, but it was fun to try this one.
Today, I went on a grocery quest. Aside from veggies as I'm doing more volume through veggies instead of IF for right now, I found Ben & Jerry non-dairy ice cream. Yep, non-dairy. They used almond milk. I almost got the pb cookie one but it was 290 calories per serving and brownie was only 200. Will try the pb one next time. Looking forward to some ice cream one of these nights. mmmm
I also am starting a youtube channel in relation to my blog, which is about fiction writing and fitness. I put up an quick introduction but will have the meet video up in the near future on my channel, once I film a small introduction to it. So weird to hear my recorded voice... Anyways, this is me and what I sound like(ish) along with a small introduction though I will have to do more information later.
Link to channel -www.youtube.com/channel/UCmr1QVdR1ie0rvLSsTlfd1A
Trying to not put the video in the forum like I did in Stronglifts group as just want the link in forums and not posting up the videos if I mention them. Just remove the - before www and it should work, hopefully.0 -
Julie - i am working again! Thanks for asking....it is why I had to shelve "strong" and go to split-workouts.
What is the "texas method"?
I do three splits per week....and then one fullbody lifting day (which I do pull from "strong").
And, no matter what, I need to dump five lbs this month, so i am officially dieting. Again. Blech.
I just came off a four day bus trip, with my kids' school orchestra....so, bad food, no exercise, very little sleep, too much sitting - and the NOISE! oMG,! I am sitting in a silent room, alone, for the first time in five days. My ears are STILL ringing!0 -
Texas Method focuses on bench, squat and deadlift that varies on the 3 training days based off a 5 rep max. Looks like this roughly:
Day 1 – Volume Day
Squat 5×5 at 90% of 5 rep max
Bench Press or OHP 5×5 at 90% of 5 rep max
Deadlift 1×5 at 90% of 5 rep max
Day 2 – Light/Recovery Day
Squat 2×5 at 80% of Mondays weight
OHP (if you benched on Monday) 3×5 at a slightly lighter load than previous 5×5. Bench Press (if you OHP on Monday) 3×5 at 90% of previous 5×5 weight.
Chin Ups 3x bodyweight
Back Extensions or glute-ham raises 5×10
Day 3 – Intensity Day
Squats warmup, then work up in singles or doubles to one single, new 5RM
Bench Press (if you bench pressed Monday) or overhead press (if OHP on Monday), warm-up, then work up in singles or doubles to one single, new 5RM
Power Cleans 5 x 3 reps or power snatch, 6 x 2 reps
Went to gym to do some accessory lifts and cardio. Tomorrow will be different too as I've never had a bikini wax, so decided to get that done just for the fun to see what it's like. Afterwards, I'm getting something from the french bakery that's nearby cause I can. Actually, one of the boy coworkers is meeting me at the french bakery as he likes it but can't get anyone in his family to go try it out. Should be an interesting day.
Accessories and such:
front squats 2x10 @ 45, 1x8 @ 65, 3x8 @ 85
good morning 3x8 @ 85
cable bicep curl 3x10 @ 60
tricep pushdown 3x8 @ 80
face pull 3x8 @ 70
pallor press 3x10 @ 40
20 minutes elliptical
Now to showers and such, then get some sleep.0 -
Happy Monday! It's so hard for me to check in on the weekends, I hardly ever sit down.
Supermelinator - awesome on the body fat % loss!!
Kim - so great that you are able to get back to weights. You'll be back to normal in no time I bet.
Pudding - you are about at the same place in the book as I am! I am liking Stage 5 so far too.
Beeps - OMG 4 days on a bus. I would get so carsick and lose weight from puking.
Dawn - cool video! So nice knowing what you look like. I wouldn't use the words "bikini wax" and "fun" in the same sentence
Julie - woohoo on the weight loss! I kept up with the IF through the weekend, which was good since I had bday party on Saturday and then guests over yesterday. Logging was sort of tough but hopefully I stayed on track. Do you do anything special to get through the morning or does it get easier over time?
I started Stage 5 this weekend. I am liking how the workouts at this point are shorter than the end of Stage 4. I was able to get through them in ~40 minutes, and that was with me consulting the instructions heavily for correct form.
Saturday, Stage 5, Workout A, #1
Valislide Mountain Climber - I have a mental problem with AMRAP instructions, so I aimed for 20, but probably could have done a lot more
Single-leg RDL - 2x10@25 lbs
Push up variation - 2x10 off my bar, forgot to record the level
Front squat - 1x10@10 lbs, 2x10@30 lbs. This still feels much more awkward than back squats so chose a low weight to really dial in the form.
Cable bent over rows - 2x10@45 lbs
Intervals x10 min
Sunday 3 mile run
Today, Stage 5, Workout B, #1
Suspended fall out 2x12
Reverse lunges 2x10@30 lbs. Probably could have done more. Not sure how/why I can single leg lunge better than I can squat with both legs???
Inverted row 2x10 off bar
Kettlebell swing 2x10@25 lbs. I only have one kettlebell, so I guess I will stay with 25 lbs.
DB single arm push press 2x10@15 lbs
Intervals x 10 min
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It's a bank holiday Monday here in the UK so no work for me today! I thought the gym might be quiet but I was very wrong! Still managed to get my lifting done....improved a bit more and heading back to where I should be, so I'm happy with that.
Then 4 miles on the crosstrainer..... I'm hoping that by the end of May, I might be ready to bare some skin in summer dresses!!0 -
Sounds like everyone had a great - and productive - weekend! Ready to kill Monday!0
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DawnEmbers wrote: »Texas Method focuses on bench, squat and deadlift that varies on the 3 training days based off a 5 rep max.
Thanks for this! I am OUT on this method, lol.
I did a chest/back split, today. With some HIIT thrown in at the end. (10 mins) And stretching.
Tomorrow is legs/glutes/abs. Wednesday is rest. Then Thursday will be bis/tris/shoulders and Friday will be full-body.
BOOM!
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Nice lifting Aigre, kimiu and Dawn! BOOM!1
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Aigre, I feel the same. Although I don't love the reverse lunges I can go much heavier on them for ten reps than squatting the same weight for as many reps. Annoying.0
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Kim-yay!, good for you getting right back to it!!! Hope your hip does well with it.
Aigre-the fasting does get much easier over time. This is week 8 for me, and I am managing so much better now. I always have coffee and cream in the morning, and then wait as long as possible to eat. I do alternate day fasting. Great workout!! Strong sounds like it's got lots of neat new moves to check out
Dawn-thanks for the explanation, reminds me of sl a bit. I'm not a fan of cleans, but so many people do them. Looks so dangerous to me!! Let me know what you think of them as you do more of them. Thanks for the link. Gonna go check it out in a minute.
Beeps-yay! So glad work is better. I LOLed at your bus trip! Wow! New appreciation for silence I'm sure. I like a split myself. May try strong in the summer.
Pudding-go try on a few suits, there are some really cute higher waist suits that are really adorable and would cover your skin. I think you should go for it!!
I'm doing well. Looking smaller and feeling good. Planning 2 lifting sessions this week, and most likely won't get in a 3rd. All day volleyball again Saturday, and Mother's Day on Sunday, and I leave Monday for my trip!! So excited!! Trying on clothes, buying new things (but reconsidering them, not sure now is the time to change my typical look), and getting stuff done.
Hope you're all doing well! My Monday contained a flat tire! But dh saved the day and it could have been so much worse. Reminded me to count my blessings!!0 -
Boo to the flat tyre, Julie but yay to feeling and looking good!!
My hip is doing alright. I dare not run on it yet and am having to focus really hard on form with the weights to make sure I don't do more damage, but it's definitely feeling better.
I did 3 Miles on the crosstrainer before work this morning... I could feel previous workouts in my legs so it was slower than usual, but I did it. Will try and go for a work in my lunchbreak too as the sun is shining today.
I've ordered myself one of the basic fitbits...the one that can clip to a bra strap etc. I have a desk job and am aware that if I don't make the effort, I really don't move enough. hoping it will just encourage me to step away from my desk more often as a matter of habit. Time will tell!!0 -
Good afternoon lifting ladies
I'm afraid I have had no time to check in but I will catch up hopefully tonight - I'm sure you are all smashing it.
Today was the first day of Strong stage 4, workout A
I kept my squats light (30kg) and really tried to get my form correct. I feel like I am making slow progress.
Did assisted chin ups for the first time ever, I am sure my technique wasn't great as I could pretty much only feel it in my biceps, but nevermind - and I did them at 68kg assist!! Haha, I have a LONG way to go there!
Step-ups - bleugh
DB bench press, had to drop half way through a rep on each set, oopsie, I guess I overestimated my strength for 15 reps!
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Good morning! Happy rainy Tuesday from Boston! It's fun how there are so many UK people here
Stephie - I was doing my assisted chin ups with a 100 lb resistance band. Still was having trouble! And they come back in Stage 6. I'm hoping as I get lighter they'll get easier Woohoo for people noticing your hard work!
Kim - I have a love/hate relationship with my Fitbit. On one hand, it does motivate me to say, walk a few blocks to a different building rather than take the shuttle. On the other, it sometimes motivates me to do odd things, like wait until the change of the hour to get up and do something so that the steps will be counted in a different hour. I would suggest turning off that feature.
Julie - oh goodness, I think I'd die with alternate day fasting! I wouldn't be able to sleep I think. I'm having enough trouble just getting through the mornings. Tonight I'll have to cheat a little since I won't be home until 8 pm and I am NOT skipping dinner.
Anyway, today ran 2 miles on the treadmill. Officially finished C25k, moving on to a novice 8k Hal Higdon program, which ramps up from 2 miles to 5 miles over 8 weeks. Recorded a new low weight this morning, just tenths away from a normal BMI, so happy about that.0 -
Aigre - That's awesome!! Nice job on being almost there! Keep it up! I tried C25k once...got two or three weeks in and knee problems kept me from finishing.
Julie - there is NO WAY I could fast. I love to eat. Especially at work because I can do it alone without my kids nagging at me to get this or that.
Kim - I like my fitbit HR, but after using it for a few weeks, I don't use it a lot anymore. It does serve as a fantastic reminder to get up and moving, though. When I start doing intervals based on HR, I'll probably start wearing it again so I can easily monitor HR without having to grab the handles on the equipment.
Beeps - I love that you have your workouts planned for the week! Own it, girl!
Does anyone know why the reps in stage 1 of NROLFW decrease after the first two weeks? Just wondering.
I started exercises to strengthen my VMOs last week - hurts sometimes to bend my knees, go up and down stairs, and they ache after sitting for long periods of time and sometimes fail when I get out of my chair. I had an MRI done on one knee and now have three different prognoses from the radiologist, orthopedic doc, and the physical therapist. Respectively, they say a possible MCL tear + bone contusion, MCL swelling + bone contusion that could either be the result of stress fracture or a set of micro-fractures, and maybe an old MCL tear + bone contusion but the problem is really plica syndrome. I'm inclined to believe the physical therapist because she did a more more thorough exam on my left knee than the doc did and actually isolated the pain. Any thoughts on this? Anyone else have trouble with their plica?0 -
AigreDoux - congrats on finishing C2K - I know so many people who give up on it - I think you're the first I know who officially finished! Good luck with the next step!
SuperMelinator, the knee sounds rubbish. I had ACL reconstruction 3 years ago after a ski accident where I also had a compression fracture of my shin, so I feel your pain. do as the therapist tells you, and you will be fine....but it takes time. Frustrating, but so worth it in the long run. I now have very little problem with my knees (just my damn hip now!!).
The reps decrease in NRstage 1 because the weight should be increasing significantly. More weight, less reps. Even more weight, even less reps. Weight is the key with this programme, rather than doing endless reps at a lower weight.
I didn't get out to do my walk at lunchtime, as I had other errands that needed doing. My fitbit has arrived, though, so that is set up and attached to my brastrap. I've only gone for the basic "fitbit Zip" as I wasn't sure I wanted to spend money on something if it was just a flash in the pan. I've got a Garmin forerunner, for example that lives in the cupboard....it used to be well used when I was marathon training, and I could use it for so much more, even now, but in the cupboard it stays. Nice and cosy!
So, just the basic one to encourage me to move a bit more for now. We shall see how it goes. Only problem with it being on my bra is that it looks a bit odd when I am trying to sneak a peek at how many steps I've done....!!! I'm wearing a dress, though, so no waistband to clip it to.
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I guess I've been lifting heavier weights almost every time I lift, but always trying to hit 15 reps. Hmm...that begs the question - how do you know when to increase weight?
Kim - basic fitbit is probably good. Like I said, it's mostly a reminder to keep moving. I can't imagine have a knee surgery and the pain and rehab that would follow. Ugh. Glad yours doesn't give you problems anymore. At least I know there's hope! haha!0 -
Supermel-I always increased the weight when I finished all the reps pretty easily. I thought failing at almost the recommended reps was a good weight. I anxiously wanted to add weight and still want to do that. Not that strong yet, but still working on it!
I blew out my right knee a head and a half ago. My medial collateral and lateral collateral. I opted not to have surgery, and am doing pretty well. Still hurts from time to time, swelled after hours and hours on my feet, but overall I'm glad I just worked through it. After resting it for a few weeks first.
And my fast is 500 cals, so not a total fast. But it sure was hard to get used to!
Kim-glad you knee healed so Well! I'm sure your hip will come around. You're doing great!
Aigre-good job on the running!! Wtg! I did c25k a few years ago. Just never liked running enough to stay with it, I'm a walker. And I do have some trouble sleeping on my fast days. I'm surprised by how much energy I have on those days.
Stephe-nice on the compliment from the trainer! That's impactful! You're doing great!!
Finished upper body today, not as peppy as normal though. Hit the same weights, but not quite the same number of reps. I look ok and my clothes are getting looser, so I'm happy. I'll be switching up programs in the summer . 0 -
Wow, I missed a lot in a short time.
Julie - hehe. Yeah, fun isn't the general word used though at least it wasn't a brazilian wax. I kind of like the cleans but the small commercial gym doesn't have the best equipment for it. The only gym with the types of plates better for such is a cross fit one and that's too expensive for the membership. Will have to make due with what is available.
Beeps - It doesn't look that bad. I like the upper/lower split too but haven't tried any others. Do like full body just not sure when to do some accessories I would prefer to keep doing.
Nice job all with the lifting and even some cardio. I like the 3-5 rep range far more than 15, in fact, never cared much for going above 12 reps in general.
Aigre - Awesome on finishing C25K.
No lifting today. The wax appointment was fine yesterday. Ended up early so got done far sooner than planned. Got breakfast/lunch at the bakery which included a delicious croissant. Only fail was I like their mini macaroons so thought I'd try the big one. Did not notice it was covered in coconut, so I will have to give that away cause eww. Today I work later than usual so I walked to a discount grocery store that is nearby since the weather was so nice, then walked further just for fun. Am going to fun on treadmill after work though and am getting a small Starbucks frapp cause I can and haven't had one in many months. Tomorrow is day off and lifting.
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Sorry no time to catch up with posts! I have however made time for lifting/ combat. I'm still here. Just busy. Loving your efforts, will get back soon I promise!0
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