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Aigre - CUTE KIDDIES!!!!!
Suspended pike pretty much looks insane to me - I'm sure whatever you can manage would be fine - pike jacknives seem like the same move but more stable somehow?0 -
Hi everyone! Looks like there have been some ups and downs in the last few days. Hope everyone is getting along fairly well. You are all very resilient and dedicated and mentally and physically strong and I'm glad to be part of this group.1
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I'm (temporarily at least) working on a splits programme as I was finding I was either running out of time before work and rushing things, or that I was relying on the squat rack or bench press to be free and invariably it wasn't.
So, Plans B, C and D have all come into the mix - main thing is I am still lifting, improving and enjoying it!
Today was Arms day - an area that needs considerable work to banish the dinner lady arms I have so lovingly cultivated over the years haha! When I first lifted weights 4 years ago, I couldn't curl 2kg. Seriously, it had me in tears in the gym. Hated it with a passion.
2 HIIT sessions and GVT - 10 x 10 barbell curls@ 15kg and 10x10 skullcrushers with 12kg kettlebell. 1 min rest between sets. By about half way through, 15kg feels like 150kg!!
Foodwise, all going well. Still loving the menu planning and meal prep and can't praise Joe Wicks (AKA The Bodycoach) enough. We're eating better as a family than ever before. Cleaner, healthier, easier, and most importantly tastier. No cardboard diet food for me anymore!
Also, my sugar cravings have definitely reduced massively. Sweet things taste too sweet! Not something I have ever experienced before. I started to say something about it to hubby, and he said "I know what you're going to say, the same has happened to me". Now, considering we both love biscuits, cakes, desserts blah blah blah, this is quite an amazing shift.
Everything seems to finally be falling into place. Long may we embrace it!0 -
Kimi - Awesome how it is all clicking for you right now! And so good that you are able to be flexible with your workout plans. Something I struggle with.
Supermel - How are you doing?
Stephie - I know, they are super cute, and I am not biased at all ;-)
Out this morning for a 3 mile run despite not sleeping well last night.
Tomorrow I'll rest as I need to get out the door early. We're going away for the weekend, hoping to get in a long run on Saturday or Sunday, but otherwise going to take it easy.0 -
Hubby and I got married 16 years ago, today. In Hawaii. We are going out for dinner tonight, just he and I. Tomorrow is Canada Day (holiday) and middle son's15th birthday....so, we have a whole weekend of fun family stuff planned.
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Congrats!!! It would have been my 26th wedding anniversary today....but we got divorced and I have since married an amazing man. So I will celebrate with you!! Enjoy your weekend x0
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Aigre - Moving is a hassle for sure. Still have the bulky stuff up in Oregon to go get one of these days, now that we have a bigger apartment. Would have been impossible to fit the stuff in sister's studio. Moving from a one room to a two bedroom will make it easier, even with someone moving in with us in August to help rent wise. Still won't have my bed for a while but I will manage.
Beeps - Congrats. Cute picture too. Hope you have a great time.
Kimi - glad things are going well. It's a nuisance relying on the squat rack if it's an issue ever getting there when it's not in use. Nice you're able to work something out and that food is going well too.
I have lifted the last two days and worked main job but not much else. I'm not used to morning shifts and have been really tired lately. At least getting sleep but having to go to bed earlier than my usual. Went to other location yesterday but don't think I'll go there as it's more of a hassle driving even though mile wise it's a smidgen closer to work.
OHP Day
2x8 @ 45, 1x5 @ 50, 1x5 @ 60, 1x3 @ 65, 1x5 @ 75
lat pull 3x8 @ 75
overhead tricep ext 3x8 @ 20
Squat Day
2x10 @ 45, 1x8 @ 95, 1x5 @ 115, 1x5 @ 135, 1x3 @ 155, 1x5 @ 170
last two were with belt, app says 1rm is about 200
good morning 3x8 @ 95
Not sure on when I'll get bench and deadlift in for week 3 and next is "de-load" week. Got the unfortunate news this morning that grandma passed away. Just waiting to find out the details before we start driving over to Wyoming. Will have to figure out work, signing lease, and all of that stuff too. Will handle it and get over to be with family.0 -
Happy Anniversary, Beeps! You have gorgeous hair!
So sorry to hear about your grandmother, Dawn.0 -
kimiuzzell wrote: »Congrats!!! It would have been my 26th wedding anniversary today....but we got divorced and I have since married an amazing man. So I will celebrate with you!! Enjoy your weekend x
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celebrating, for any reason, is always a good thing! BOOM!1 -
Kimi - Life feels so GOOD when everything is falling into place, doesn't it?! Moving to a split sounds like it will solve some problems for you for sure!
Aigre - Always busy in my little section of the universe I've been looking for a new job and think I found one that would really allow me to branch out a little and gain more skills. I interviewed on Tuesday and they're hoping to have a decision by tomorrow! It's for a Contract Public Affairs Advisor. I've never worked a contract job - it basically means they treat you like an employee, but you get no benefits, which doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me (how can you be a contractor and not get the freedoms that come with it?). Not quite clear on a few things, so if they actually offer the job, I'll have to clarify.
Beeps - Happy Anniversary! What's a "fall?"
Dawn - Sorry to hear about your grandma. Hope the trip to Wyoming goes smoothly.
I finished NROLFW Stage 2 on Monday and decided to take a week "off" as recommended in the program. Tuesday I had that interview so hit the gym on Weds for some challenging running intervals since I haven't been doing them, and hit the gym for 15 mins of hard steady-state elliptical + 20 minutes of walking on the treadmill. I will tell you what - knee problems are the PITS. It doesn't hurt to ACTUALLY run, only afterward...ugh. I can barely get in and out of my desk chair at work and I didn't even attempt the stairs at home last night. Kids had to come UP for bedtime snuggles and kisses.
We are traveling to North Dakota straight from work tonight for the holiday weekend, so maybe I'll grab an ice pack from the office freezer to soothe my knee. Since we're traveling, I don't know if I'll hit the gym or not. Or if I'll be around to check in here. We'll see.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!
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This is similar to the fall I used. It clipped on, like a banana-clip, and then you arrange your real hair around the front of it.
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This photo shows the fall kind of in a ponytail style. I used my fall in a hair-down style simply smoothing my own hair over the fall....if that makes sense?0
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Happy Canada Day, Beeps!
Not the happiest for me, unfortunately. My Opa passed away, six days before the one year anniversary of my Oma's death last summer. I ditched the lifting I had planned, spent the day with family, and then came home and drowned my sorrows in wine and treats. Ugh. I've been doing great with workouts (almost done stage 6 of Strong) but eating had been off and on and I had really wanted to get back on track this summer. I know I need to give myself a bit of time but I am going to try to clear my head on a run tomorrow.
Happy to at least get back in here and catch up on what you've all been up to.
So sorry about your loss, Dawn
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So sorry to read of losses I do remember clearly though someone saying to me when I lost my dad, that by being sad, crying, feeling lost, scoffing carrier bags of biscuits, etc we are simply recognising that we were lucky enough to have such special people in our lives. That emotional eating, those tears, etc are actually something to celebrate in a way.
I know that probably doesn't make sense, but it really helped me to respect my actions and let myself go with the flow a bit while I dealt with stuff.
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Sorry for you loss, Pudding. Dawn, I am not sure what happened for you....I did scroll back but could not easily find it. Sorry for your loss, too.0
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Thank you everyone. Sorry for your loss too, Pudding.
Just a quick check in here. Am in small town Wyoming with my family. Cardio is going to happen cause it's just nice to walk and move after 16 hour drives. We left at midnight and I drove the whole way, yesterday.
Funny part on scales. Sister has one she finds questionable and is a bit old. Out of curiosity, I stepped on the scale my mom has here that is a little more update though not super modern. Around 5 lb difference, lighter. Kinda weird cause wasn't expecting a scale to say 125 but that is what it showed here.
Have one dress but have to go look for another before the funeral on Tuesday as we have two days of things and the service is at the Catholic church, so need appropriate for that and I have nothing that is small enough. Before leaving, I get to shop in my mom's closet for clothes too.0 -
Dawn, at least you can look at that as a positive: shopping for a smaller dress! Hopefully the bit of cardio is helping you to feel a bit better. I went to the gym yesterday and lifted the crap out of some stuff, and it made me feel better temporarily....until I dove headfirst into Doritos for dinner
I ran today and it felt great. It's a gorgeous warm-but-not-too-hot and sunny day here today, so it's hard to not feel a bit perked up. And my boys are now on summer vacation so I am pretty distracted and busy, which is well-timed. 0 -
Yeah. Found something at the little store that will work. I want to lift but would have to see if the fire station was okay with that, no where else to lift here. lol0
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Firemen?!?! 1
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Hi all, I have returned from my holiday (if you can call it that) and am ready to get back to it. I did well while I was away - got myself a gym membership and really only missed 5 days of lifting out of the full 4 weeks - mostly the travelling days. Eating was pretty tough with meals out/ people cooking for us so I know my calories were definitely up. Can't check my weight as not yet home to my normal scales - fly back from my parents to home tomorrow. I don't think there will be a massive gain but am certainly expecting some - my jeans are tight
So my plan it to cut now anyway - have adjusted my calories (boo!) but have been used to eating a lot more so will probably struggle with this for a bit. Hopefully will see results quick enough to keep me motivated!
As far as lifting goes I am waiting for my PT to get me a new plan which I'm hoping will be based on what I already did but with some variations and assistance to improve my form, particularly squats and DLs. I will find out later this week I hope.0 -
Yeah, not those kind of firemen. :-P The cowboys aren't like in the calendars either. lol
Actually, my dad was a fireman for a little while here. Back in the 80's there was the huge fire at Yellowstone and fighter from all over the state had to go battle the flames. He had to go during that time, it was crazy.
There is a gym though. Turns out someone opened a gym near the grocery store so after the holiday, I might check it out.0 -
I'm impressed that you worked out so much when you were away, Jo!!
I'm trying to trust my food intake a bit....I'm still tracking, but only at the end of each day, so trusting my instincts and then seeing how far out I am, if that makes sense! Am trying it this week before deciding whether I can trust myself a bit!!
Scales down again this week. Am back to where I was pre-wedding more or less.0 -
Pudding & Dawn - sorry for your losses, it's horrible losing family/friends
Jo - that's really incredible how much you trained on your holiday, you should be super proud of that (regardless of what the liar liar scale says)
Kimi - trusting your food is great. I always think that is the brave last step before truly mastering your nutrition
Beeps - I hope you had a good holiday weekend
And all american's - I hope you are enjoying your holiday!!
I have fallen off the nutrition wagon completely. I literally can't even see it in the distance.
I bought the two lean in 15 books on your recommendation Kimi and I'm hoping to gain back some control very shortly. I seriously have a sugar/carb addiction and I need to sort it out.
I am waiting for an exam result (comes out on Thursday at 6pm, took the exam waaaaaaaaaay back in April). If I pass I will be a qualified actuary, if I fail I will have to take the damn exam AGAIN in September. It's been such a hard journey to get here (I have passed 14 out of the 15 exams now, but it's taken nearly 8 years with time off to have Kaitlyn & failures) I just want so much for it to be over. So I'm permanentely nervous and anxous and just eating everything in sight.
Doesn't help that my birth control has started giving me serious migraines, I went to the doctor today and got my pill changed, but changing pills is never a fun time, especially going from combined to POP only. Ugh. Sometimes I very much dislike being a female.
Anywho, sorry for the rant, no gym today for me, but I should be able to fit in some yoga tomorrow and then lifting on Wednesday.
Have a good day!
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Stephie, you will love the books. We've had all meals, and I mean breakfast, lunch and dinner, from them every dayfor the last 6 or 7 weeks and I can't fault them one bit. The whole family loves them and I am really enjoying the prep.and cooking! Seriously, it is the best we have ever eaten. And lots of niggle ailments have gone since we've been eating cleaner.
Plus. Most important.... The food is deeeeeelish!! Hard to believe it is healthy. Let me know how you get on.0 -
Hi all! On my phone so can't write much.
Had one of my best days in a long time yesterday. Kids slept in until 7 am so I slept for 9.5 uninterrupted hours. Then I ran 5.8 miles circumnavigating the island where my parents have their beach house. Then after a tasty breakfast my brother arrived and announced that he and his wife are expecting their first baby! I am so excited to be an auntie! Then we went swimming in the ocean, are fresh clams we dug from the beach. I got home and my DH had made lobster rolls for dinner as a surprise!
Unfortunately today wasn't as wonderful. Went to do stage 7 workout c (deadlifts) and pulled something in my back on the 5th rep of my first set. So angry with myself. Have been moving about gingerly and frantically googling how long it will take to heal. So pissed I could scream. All my hard work down the drain. Started concentrating on thoracic extension and keeping my chest up and let my back go I guess.
Anyway happy Independence Day!0 -
I hope you pass, Stephie....8 years is a long haul. Good luck!
Wow, kimi, great report on the book!
Aigrette, I loved your report on your "great day"....the poor day (sore back) is gonna be okay. Glad you lifted!0 -
I will lift tomorrow. Trying to figure out how to do WHT with bands....too nervous to lay a BB across my midsection just yet.
I might try some DL's with a BB, though.
See how the abs feel....wish me luck!0 -
Be careful Beeps!
And you, aigre - don't do too much too soon.
Stephie, the joys of waiting for months for exam results, I remember it well. When I did my first batch, it was before t'internet existed and we had to get the results from the Financial Times. We used to go and wait at the main railway station for them to come off the 5am London train because invariably we'd been up all night and couldn't wait until they hit the newsagents!! Fingers crossed for you. The end is in sight.
Did bodycombat before work this morning - my hamstrings doth protest already and it is not yet 9am!
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