Daily Chat Thread
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Dawn - yum, I love coconut, I'll eat the macaroon!
Julie - which program are you looking at for the summer?
Supermelinator - sorry to hear about your knee! Frustrating to have different opinions on what is wrong. Hope it feels better soon.
Kim - have fun with the fitbit! LOL on peeking inside your dress to check the count
Jo - sorry things are busy, but good for you for getting your workouts in!
Today I did Stage 5, Workout A, #2
Valslide mountain climbers: 2x30
SL RDL: 3x8@30 lbs I really like these for some reason
Push ups: 3x8 off bar guessing about 24 inches off the floor
Front squats: 3x8@36 lbs, feeling better about these, but still sort of hate them. Feel like I can make some progress during this stage though.
Double arm cable rows: 3x8@60 lbs. Hard for me to not use my body weight to pull against these.
Intervals x10 min
Got home late and didn't sleep well last night and it definitely affected my workout this morning, especially the intervals. But I've got chicken thighs marinating for dinner tonight so all I need to do when I get home is stick them in the oven and cook some rice and veg, so looking forward to relaxing a bit tonight!0 -
Aigre - I'd let you have it but going to give it to a coworker. Never liked coconut. To the point that it's part of the story grandma has to bring up every time we're together eating somewhere. Every time. Yeah.
So tired... again.
After short cashier shift last night, where I stood in one spot more than normal due to a stint shadowing in pharmacy, I went to the gym for some cardio on the treadmill. Only 20 minute jog but also some walking. Plan is to do my longer runs on Thursdays.
Then last night happened yet again. 2nd night in 7 days of no sleep. Becoming an issue and I'm not sure what is going on. Since I was awake, I was at the gym (again) at 5:45 am for the lifting session I had originally planned to do in the early afternoon. For no sleep and such, it went okay. Couple other females there in the morning and one did some lifting with dumbbells, plate and kettle bells. For fun decided to try a higher weight than normal on sumo deadlift and used belt. I might post a couple videos on instagram during the day as I'm wondering around or sitting at Starbucks getting more coffees later in the day.
elliptical warm up for 10 minutes
low bar squats 2x10 @ 45, 1x8 @ 95, 3x6 @ 135 (no belt on any squats)
sumo deadlift 1x6 @ 135, 1x3 @ 185, 1x1 @ 205 and 3x1 @ 225 (belt on any above 200)
PR as had previously done just 195 on sumo
db shoulder press 3x8 @ 20
20 minutes elliptical for fun
Then since I made this decision last no sleep day, I followed through and had breakfast at McDonald's, which is right near the gym. Haven't eaten there in years and the thing I like from breakfast isn't served all day. mmm Mcgriddle. Went with egg whites and sausage but think next time years from now if it's still available, might just do the egg whites and no sausage. The guy seemed to struggle enough with the no cheese and change in egg so just went with the sausage. Plus, not like the calories from one sandwich is that much of an issue. Think I'm going to wander around the mall and some stores, then spend time at Starbucks. It's going to be a long day.0 -
Well, I figured out why I'm so low energy this week. Mother Nature decided to pay a visit WHILE I was at the gym today. But I didn't know it until I finished my workout and went to change my clothes! I was mortified! I hope no one noticed!!! I had to rinse my clothes in the gym shower!
NROLFW, Week 2, workout A
Squats 12@115, 12@125
push-ups 2x12@0degrees
seated row 2x12@40
step-ups 2x12@60
back extension 2x12@15
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Dang Mel! You're strong lady!! I'd be mortified too, that's awful!! I've had it come, but could tell and take care of it.
Dawn-lol at your food discussions! I'm with Aigre, I love coconut!! Yum! Hope the sleep improves!!
Aigre-I hate front squats too! I switched to back squats in my current routine
. I'm not sure yet which program...possible Strong, but I want to look around a bit .
Glad you're keeping up your workouts (and sanity) in the midst of chaos. Hang in there!!!
I'm enjoying being slimmer finally! Clothes shopping when things look good is WAY more fun!! Wrapping up details for our trip and getting excited!! Upper body lifting yesterday and I'm so sore! Yay! I'll have 2 weeks off from lifting, but lots of eating and walking! Metabolism boost I hope. 0 -
Good morning everyone! Still raining here in Boston.
Dawn - even with no sleep, still an awesome session!
Supermelinator - those are great numbers since you are just starting out!
Julie - I hope you find some fun new clothes for your trip! I haven't shopped for clothes in forever since I never liked the way I looked. Consider the trip a "diet break"
2 mile run this morning on the treadmill. Was angry the whole time, since my nanny made us change our wifi password which then caused me to lose access to my AppleTV which I use to play HGTV re-runs while I run. Steaming about it made the time go by faster, I guess, since all I had to stare at was the blinking lights of the treadmill or the blank TV screen. Luckily my parents have a spare AppleTV remote and my dad works not too far from me, so I will pick it up this afternoon to regain the ability to reset the password. Mom and Dad to the rescue!0 -
Aigre - that is very frustrating!!! Mum and Dad are always the rescuers I would have used that as an excuse to not run though, so good for you for getting it done
Dawn - you're a machine. I hope you've gotten some sleep, I know my gym days are terrible when kaitlyn's been up more than once
Julie - new clothes are so exciting! I constantly try to buy new clothes and end up in denim skirt/ band t shirt / hoody pretty much the entire time anyways. Sigh. definitely need to be braver
Supermelinator - great workout, I hope TOM is being kind to you
Today was Stage 4, workout B for the first time
Suspended side plank - 2 x 20 secs each side - these actually went better than I had imagined, they are very difficult though!
Rope pull cable lift - 2 x 10 each side @ 32.8kg - I have no clue where I felt these working, I guess my back mainly?! Will have to check form
Deadlift - 3 x 12 @ 40kg, took it easy today, was tired and didn't feel like pushing it too much. I used double overhand grip which was nice, feels much more stable. I think I'll use double overhand as much as I can in the future, only switch to over/under for the heavy sets
Pushups - 18" box, 12, 10, 8 and then I tried some pushups on an aerobic step - I got 4!! I was so excited!!
Side lunge with touch 2 x 12 each side @ 10kg, 1 x 12 @ 12kg these were good. I didn't feel them too much while I was doing them, but boy my legs are tired now so they definitely worked something!
Low cable row 3 x 12 each side @ 32.8kg
All in all quite a good session, looking forward to tomorrow!
I'm also in a food tracking challenge (that I actually started) in the low carb group which is also going well. I really want to get some of this weight off. If I was 170lbs (the lowest weight I've seen as an adult was 167) I know I'd be much more comfortable in my own skin.
My long term goal is 140, but I'm pretty muscley so I'm not sure that is realistic.
Have dropped weigh-ins to once a month to try to stop the binge cycle I tend to repeat if I have a bad weigh in.
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Thanks everyone. And for those curious about last night and sleep, I did sleep even after cold brew, energy drink, latte, and such. I think I ended up getting around 12 hours of sleep last night since I stayed in bed late this morning. Thank goodness for 2 days off from work in a row and usually not needing to get up early anyways as I'm a closer.
Super - eesh, nice timing on that one but do what you gotta do. Great work on the lifts.
Yesterday was kind of odd food wise and rather random but also carb based, oddly enough. I had the McDonald's and ended up having a coffee cake along with soy latte when I did get to Starbucks in the afternoon. I also ate a fair amount of fruit. Banana at Starbucks but also later on an apple, thick circle slice of pineapple and a fruit cup from Safeway (berries and mango chunks). I may be okay with blueberries now, which I didn't care for them before. Since I didn't want to sit around exhausted all day, I instead walked. I spent a few hours in a mall but only purchased a cold brew coffee. I tortured myself by going in the delicious looking candy shop that had so many gummies, creative chocolate bars, marshmallows and neat/beautiful truffles. Then I went in William & Sonoma, so cooking stuff I want but can't afford and don't have room for at all in apartment with all the roommates. I also walked around Fred Meyer, then later after a short nap that was less than 2 hours,Target, Walmart and Safeway. Got some powerade, drank a small one that did have calories (more liquid calories than usual during this day) and ended up getting over 20,000 steps for the day. Unusual for a day that didn't involve work or a long run. So, I walked a lot. Didn't track all and eh, it was a rough day and just not concerned at the total. It'll be fine. I'm looking forward to doing light tracking in LA as I do feel the tracking food, worrying about macros, it can be a little tiring all of the time, whether dealing with insomnia or not. Even on bulk, will have to keep track but it's good to take little breaks sometimes.
Rambling aside. Today I just did a short run and some walking outside at the park. Legs were a little tired but not bad otherwise. It was mid-day and rainy yesterday made for a humid day today with the warmth. Cardio will be in the morning very soon when I start the half marathon training. In fact, most workouts (unfortunately) will be shifted to early day, but I think once I pick a program, that will work the best so I can write/decompress/read and sleep. Workouts after work then trying to run early the next morning was a struggle last year and trying to not go that route this time.
Working on youtube video editing and should have the powerlifting meet up soon. At long last.
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TGIF, everyone!
Stephie - I also had fun with the side lunge and touch in Stage 4. Otherwise I think it was one of my least favorite stages so far. I'm liking Stage 5 more.
Dawn - Doesn't even sound like THAT many calories. I'm sure it will all even out in the end. Can't wait to see the video of the meet!
Today was Stage 5, Workout B, #2
Suspended fall out - 2x15 These are weird, and put a little bit of strain on my left shoulder. Not so sure what to think of them.
Reverse lunge - 2x12 each side @36 lbs. I guess I'll keep my lunges going along with my squats, that way I don't even have to change the weights.
Inverted row - 2x12 one level down from last time
Kettlebell swings - 2x12@25 lbs
DB overhead press - 2x12@15 lbs each side
Intervals x10 minutes
I can definitely feel my cardio improving over the last few months. When I started the HR based intervals at the start of Stage 4 (beginning of April), I would complete about 0.45-0.5 miles in 10 minutes (running when HR got to 65% MHR, walking when HR got to 85% MHR). Today I did 0.62. I know a tenth of a mile or whatever doesn't seem like a huge difference, but I am running longer and walking less and my heart rate is recovering much more quickly. So I'm happy about that, even if the weights aren't coming along as quickly as I would like.
Have no plans for the weekend, really, since my DH is working and the weather promises to keep being gross. Happy Mothers' Day!0 -
Aigre - I'm mostly confused by the continuous rep and set changes - feel like it's difficult to judge what weight will be suitable. I keep forgetting to mention that you're doing really well getting those intervals in - I pretty much always skip them which is not the right attitude!!!
Dawn - I am excited to see your meet!!
On a positive note my squats went better today I pretty much decided to forget everything I think I know and just squat down deep and stand back up. So that's what I did!
Squats - 3 x 10 @ 40kg
Assisted chin ups - 3 x 8 (was supposed to be 10, but I managed 8 in a row today which I was pleased with) @ 68kg assist - haha, That's like 75% of my weight.
Step-ups - 3 x 10 no weight, my arms were hurting. In order to make them harder I did them SUPER slow with as little push off as possible. I felt them working so that was fine by me
DB bench press - 3 x 10 @ 14kg dumbbells
Plank on stability ball - 1 x 30 secs, 1 x 20 secs
Bird dog - 4 x 15secs
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Dawn - Glad you got some sleep. I can only imagine how long your days have been. Looking forward to the vid!
Aigre - You said it! TGIF! Nice work on those intervals. Isn't it so nice to see some evidence that what you're doing is making a difference? I love seeing progress!
Stephie - Glad the squats went better. Sometimes forgetting everything and starting fresh is the best approach. Sounds like you nailed it!
I'll hit the gym on my lunch hour. Today will be stage 1, workout B - deadlifting, shoulder presses, lat pulldown, lunges, and swiss ball crunches. I hate lunges. A lot.
I wanted to ask you guys about being sore. It's not like I'm not pushing myself - I'm lifting some heavy weights! - but I rarely get sore. I've been doing protein shakes and increased my protein intake, so maybe that's why?? I imagine that part of it is that I'm only doing two sets, but by the time I hit my final rep, I'm at failure...so any other ideas?0 -
Supermelinator - Soreness is not an indicator of a good workout. The ideal position would be as you are now - lifting to failure but experiencing no soreness!
I tend to have general aches the day after a hard workout, but rarely experience crippling DOMS anymore (although I'll let you know about my bum tomorrow as it's already feeling a bit tender)0 -
Aigre- Yeah, it wasn't super high in calories. More than my usual deficit and more carb concentrated, so bit less in protein than desired. But even with the liquid calories it was probably a day around maintenance.
Super - Thanks. As for soreness, I don't get sore much unless I am not lifting on a regular basis or doing something different. I did get sore recently from trying out the power cleans but it was a very new move and the weight was only 65. As Stephie pointed out, soreness isn't a good indicator as to the quality of the workout. And mine is always just light sore feeling but nothing very challenging to work through.
My weight is up a little, around 3 lbs, but so much is off right now. Had the night of no sleep, then around 12 hours of sleep and this morning, I got about 4 hours of sleep. Had to get up earlier than usual to take my little tablet in to a certain store to see if they could figure out why it keeps freezing. Want to take it with me to LA instead of my laptop as I plan to just have carry on luggage since it's only a 5 day trip. My sister should have some of the essentials that I can use, so it's mostly shorts and such. Hardest thing to pack is shirts as I need to get more but not sure what styles I want yet. For right now trying to make due with my limited and somewhat too big selection.
No workouts today. Just work, which involves putting away freight most of the shift today. Tomorrow will do gym time again. Plan is to post the meet video tomorrow.0 -
What a crappy lifting day! Ugh! I need improve my grip strength for deadlifts. And I need to learn to do math better...Twice now, I've put way more on the bar for various lifts than I should have. E.g. Today I was supposed to do lunges with 25 pounds total. So, not thinking, I loaded a small 5 lb bar with 25lb on EACH SIDE (55 total) and didn't realize what I had done until I got through my first set of 12 lunges. Then I did the second set because I was feeling too lazy to drop weight. I guess at least I know I can do it HAHA!0
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Super- that math can be a challenge at times. I've done lopsided squats and deadliest when I forget a plate too. Oops. My grip is okay except the calluses ache during lifts at times but grip strength is something to work on still.
Today, it was so nice out that I decided to see how long it would take me to walk to one of the grocery stores in the area. There are two at that distance and the gym is next to one of the, so was a good little test. Took me around 45 minutes in the heat. Technically over 45 but I stopped at a store along the way to get a little bottle of water. Then walked around grocery store, got another little bottle of water, headed back and stopped at little coffee place for an iced coffee. Nice little walk. Going to gym after work as I have a shorter, 6 hour shift tonight.
Also, I finally posted the meet video up on youtube. It's on the channel and I called it Dawn of Power, just for fun. :-) Will have to post links in a few places soon. Going to let family see it but have to warn them about youtube cause no comments really yet but some day, them internet comments will appear. Happy to have people see it though at long last.
Now to leave early for work as I got asked to do an errand before going in. Maybe I'll also get a coffee. mmm coffee0 -
I am crawling back with my tail between my legs. Nope, it's not the lifting. That's been great and although I am not doing NROL Strong right now, I've had some PRs and stupendous lifting sessions. But, as I posted on my wall, I am so inconsistent with food. It's not even rational. The "what" I'm eating isn't necessarily bad, it's the quantity, and the subsequent attitude. And then guilt, which then follows with "f*** it" until I am so disgusted I can't even look at myself.
On Friday, we leave for our dream trip to Europe. Neither of us has ever been overseas, and we're doing a whirlwind tour of London, Paris, visiting my best pal in her hometown of Norwich, and our nephew who is stationed in Kaiserslauten Germany. We are going to the areas where both of our ancestors are first recorded - his in Baden Baden area of Germany, mine in Llanidloes, Wales - and we're making a special trip to Stonehenge!
I had hoped to have a few pounds off before we leave.
Hi to everyone. Dawn, I'm really looking forward to seeing your meet video!0 -
Hello all! Having a lazy Sunday today.
Yesterday I did my first run outside in I think almost 10 years. It felt really good! I ran 2 miles and was 2.5 min/mile faster than I am on my treadmill! (11:30 vs. 14:17). Don't know if that's mental or that my treadmill sucks and is stuck on a relatively high incline so I am always running uphill. Unfortunately I came back and found the transom window over my front door is shattered! Not even sure how that would happen.
Today I did Strong, Stage 5, Workout A, #3
Valslide mountain climbers 2x35
SL RDLs 2x10@35 lbs each side
Pushups 2x10@ level 3, I think about 20 inches off the ground
Front squats 2x10@40 lbs
Low cable double arm row 2x10@65 lbs
Intervals x10 min
Took my kids to McDonalds today for lunch since it's been so yucky, cold and rainy here lately, and they have an indoor playground there. Had a Big Mac for 550 calories for lunch, not really my thing but the kids had fun. Making sesame chicken thighs tonight for dinner, and bought some Halo Top to have for a special Mothers' Day treat.0 -
Ooh, @suelegal I live in Norwich!!! Have a superb trip
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I had a scary end to my week.
I will post later....but, I have a tumor on my right ovary. 8 cm (size of an orange).
Maybe this explains the bizarre string of (peri-menopausal) symptoms. ... Anyway, hope it is not cancer.
Several dr's appts, this week. An MRI is the next step.
i am still lifting. BOOM! 0 -
Rest day today. Correction on my last post. The video is called Dawn of Strength. My bad.
Beeps - eeks, sorry to hear and hope things turn out.
Aigre - Sounds like a nice day. Big macs never were my thing either but eh, sometimes it's what you get. The sesame chicken sounds good. I haven't tried Halo Top yet. Have one but tried the Arctic Zero first. It was okay, just not much flavor to it.
Sue - ooo vacation is coming. Have fun!0 -
Beeps, hope all checks out ok. Thinking of you.0
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Beeps - I hope it turns out to be nothing serious x
Dawn - I can't wait to see the video, will watch later once I'm at home and Katy is in bed!
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Beeps - hope it turns out to be nothing! Sending you good vibes!
Dawn - Halo Top was very good! Lemon cake flavor, yum.
Rest day for me today, my legs are sore.0 -
Thanks, all....I don't even know when the MRI will happen. I was told "within the month".
I feel "fine", and I am going to just keep acting like myself!
Today is chest and back day. BOOM!0 -
Sue - That vacation sounds awesome, whether you lost a couple or not! I've never been overseas either. I'm sure you'll have a fantastic time!
Beeps - I can't imagine how terrified you must be. I really hope everything turns out okay. Please keep us updated.
Dawn - Looking forward to the vid. Post a link when you get the chance!
Taking an extra rest day today. My knees were feeling it Saturday, but I went to Zumba anyway with the intention of taking it easy on them. They were fine during, but then starting giving me trouble after and again yesterday. Sat night they just ached and ached when I went to bed and woke up. Some days I wonder if I have Lyme's Disease and just don't know it. Eh, well. The extra day should help. I'll resume my regular schedule tomorrow 0 -
Cardio today. Walked to goodwill and ended up getting a pair of sneaker to replace the ones I was wearing that are like 10+ years old and have holes forming in the toes. Going to do a little elliptical after work too.
Super - I tried to link before and it puts the full video in the forum. If I can figure out how to just do a regular link, then I'll get it in here too.0 -
Post today's dr visit: Here are the things that work against me, re: ovarian mass -->> a) it has a "solid" component (so, it is NOT a liquid/gel cyst), and b) it is LARGE (the whole mass is the size of an orange, the solid part is the size of a plum); and c) bloat (although this COULD be related to 100 other things...)
Here are the things that work in my favour: i) no family history; ii) I am not obese; iii) I have no change in appetite - am still getting hungry and am still eating to full; iv) I have borne children; v) I have been on birth control pills for more than a decade (in my teens, 20's and 30's); vi) there is NO fluid in my belly; vii) I have not lost scale-weight recently (....who knew this could be a GOOD THING, lolololol); and viii) I am still a menstruating woman, so pre-menopausal tumors very often are NOT "cancer".
I meet with a new-to-me gynecologist on Thursday. He will schedule the MRI - and we go from there.
Basically, my own "Dr. Google" research (take it for what it is...) is maybe 5-20% chance that it IS cancer ...which means 95-80% chance that IT IS NOT.
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@DawnEmbers - nevermind! I found it!! Going to watch it right now.0
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Those odds seem pretty good to me, Beeps! Good luck on Thursday for a swift MRI appt.
I'm still walking loads - my hip is not allowing me to run, but it is definitely improving and I am getting 2 or 3 decent length walks in per day - going before and after work, and also at lunchtime when I can. Several miles racking up, and loving how the steps accumulate on my fitbit, so I'll stick with this for now until I feel the urge to develop a jog again.
I'm back in the gym, though - which is really good news. Lifting has resumed, albeit with a deload and care to watch form, but I am getting there. I had really missed it.
Today I've decided to make it my first day of reducing sugar. Its difficult to cut it out completely, as we are fond of sweet treats, but for the most part, I am aiming to get rid of the excess, and at least monitor what I have and be more aware of it. I am prone to yeast infections, so really it is in my best interests to do this, and the years that I was doing the Atkins diet (way back when), that side of things really did clear up, so I know that it has a benefit.
That said, I'm not prepared to cut out carbs as with Atkins. I am just reducing the sugar. So far so good - Shredded wheat and milk for breakfast and no sugar sprinkled on top! It's a start!0 -
@Beeps2011 well that is looking highly likely that it is not cancer! Excellent. However it does sound massive so I hope that they can remove it asap - you may find it has been affecting you very gradually so you didn't even notice.0
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Forgot to check in yesterday or today with my workout.
Was deadlift day yesterday and squat day today.
Squats are finally feeling better I have no idea what my form actually looks like - I will get someone to video me at the gym soon I think to have a look, but it feels good to have a little bit of squat form back!
I'm back at my desk now and still sweaty, it's really gross. The weather has turned here after a lovely few days and it's really horrible and sticky now.
Have a good day ladies0
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