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Congratulations Aigre!! You've done so well! Inspiring!!
Dawn-great job! Just followed you on insta
Beeps-Hope youre able to get some good sleep in there! That's a heavy work load and workouts on top of it.
Jo-((hugs)) hope you can figure out what you'd like to do next? You're lean and strong...seems like my goal already!!
Sam-you're doing great!! I'm still gaining, 8 lbs in 2 weeks. Definitely not muscle or just water-I look fat, thick in the middle and everything is tight
I asked for a trend sheet review and they've lowered my low day a bit but not confident it'll help. Trying to trust the process, but not too sure. I'm not like "normal" people I guess-weight loss has always been extra hard for me, sigh.
My weight continues to climb which sucks! Lifting is going well though, so that's good! Hit 205lb WHTs yesterday for 8 reps! And did 5x5 145lb squats. Dls at 145lbs too, but my form wasn't as solid as I'd like. Making nice progress on my strength gains and I'm trying to be excited enough about that that I'm not overly panicked at my weight gain. But it's so hard! Nothing is fitting and I just look dumpy. I need to turn this around and soon, or I'll have to go back to something more restrictive. No room to gain weight when I'm already higher than I want to be. 0 -
Julieboolieaz wrote: »My weight continues to climb which sucks! Lifting is going well though, so that's good! Hit 205lb WHTs yesterday for 8 reps! And did 5x5 145lb squats. Dls at 145lbs too, but my form wasn't as solid as I'd like. Making nice progress on my strength gains and I'm trying to be excited enough about that that I'm not overly panicked at my weight gain. But it's so hard! Nothing is fitting and I just look dumpy. I need to turn this around and soon, or I'll have to go back to something more restrictive. No room to gain weight when I'm already higher than I want to be.
I hear ya - weight gain/ loss makes no sense sometimes. There was me trying to cut with no joy, now I've done less exercise and added more calories and I've lost another kilo in 5 days. I wish I could say it was fat but seeing as my lifts are going in the wrong direction I don't think it is Honestly, I feel like we can try to do all we like but at the end of the day our bodies have their own agenda!!
I did squats for 90 mins yesterday. Today my butt hurts
Struggling to get my head in the game at the moment. Inhibited by my mind, not my physical capability. FRUSTRATING.
On the plus side, did do reps with 50kg for DLs and didn't hurt my back - bonus! Going to see a different coach at the powerlifting club today - he has better expertise in rehab so am going to ask his opinion on how to get my DLs back to max safely and check my form. Also checking my bench form - there HAS to be a reason I have not managed to improve my max for 18 mths!!!
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Jo - 90 minutes of squats? Wow! Glad to hear about a potential new coach given the issues with the other one.
Julie - sorry to hear about the unwanted weight gain. Hope the thyroid meds kick in soon and turn things around.
Nothing for me today. Developed a fever halfway through the day yesterday and still feeling pretty out of it today. If it's the same virus my kids had, I'll be better by dinner time though. No appetite and feeling weak, so just trying to get through the day. Maybe back at it on Friday. Start strong curves on Saturday. Missing my DH and wishing he could be home, but looking like he will be gone another week.0 -
yeah, I have been sick with a headcold for three days, now. So, no lifting. Maybe tomorrow, but maybe not. The fever has me pretty weak. I do have a personal training session on Friday that I want to go to.
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Beeps-(((hugs))) on the cold! Feel better!!
Aigre-sorry you're sick too! Hope it's short lived like you suspect. Bummer DH will be gone longer, but sweet you're missing him!
Excited for you to start strong curves! I'm considering that in January.
Jo-let us know if you get any insight on bench. I've had a hard time making progress there too! 90 mins of squats! Ouch!!!! Good luck with the new coach!!
Lifted today, kinda rushed with dh along and had to get back to work. Not enough rest between sets, and my squat depth was crummy. Still, squatted 150lbs! But am starting to sacrifice form for weight on the bar so I'm slowing it down. Going to stay with SL through the new year I think. Then want to do strong curves again. I miss the split and heavy squats 3x/week is getting hard!
Scale down 1.5 today-whew! I'll take that!!
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Beeps and Aigre - Hope you both are feeling better asap.
Jo - I'm definitely a night owl. Rough right now with the morning shifts but am still up late cause that's just how it goes.
Julie - Sucks on the weight struggles but wowza on the WHTs. I really do need to get them back in, after I finish this peak cycle.
Worked morning after having an evening shift yesterday, which made for a bit of a tired me today, though I drank a small kiwi redbull for breakfast. It took me a while to just get home in afternoon, the downside of getting out early afternoon is the traffic. Ended up dozing off for almost 30 minutes after 7 pm and considered not going to gym, but started waking up so made myself go. Trying not to skip upper body day so much. Plus, needed to try out push press and set some goals for a contest on bodybuilding.com. Had some rough reps on the press but I'm not used to them and haven't even consistently been doing any overhead pressing lately.
band pull aparts - 3x10
push press - 2x8 @ 45, 1x6 @ 65, 1x3 @ 85 (testing) then 3x5 @ 75
tricep pushdown - 3x10 @ 35
cable bicep curl - 3x10 @ 35
face pull - 3x8 @ 35
seated cable row - 3x10 @ 70
Then jogged for 20 minutes.
Have 2 more morning shifts then some how I ended up with Saturday and Sunday off from work. Woot!0 -
I'm still here, just still so busy with life! Haha. I help at the school once or twice a week, my son's birthday is on Tuesday, I am currently in the car on a road trip to a after park for the night with DH and our two boys...never enough time!
Aigre, yes, I finished Strong on Tuesday. Yay! My body is happy to take a week or so off the weights. I'm just going to give myself a bit of a break for 7-10 days and just do some runs, because my hamstrings and my left glute have been pretty sore. The other week I felt something in my left hammy go wrong while doing SLRDL so I've been trying to be careful: kind of bad timing while finishing Strong! But it went okay. I don't remember my numbers from workouts A or B since those were done last week and I'm in the car without my logs, but workout C was:
Deadlifts 2x5 at 155#
BSS 2x10 with a 25# plate
Forward lunges 2x10 with a 55# barbell
Tricep push-ups 2x10 on the bottom rung of he squat rack
Inverted rows 2x10 on the eighth rung down of the squat rack
I'm going to do Strong Curves next too. I've had the book sitting around since Christmas or so, but then Strong came out so I never started it. The only NR book I haven't done is Life, which doesn't appeal to me, and I don't feel like redoing Abs/FW/Supercharged yet. So, I'll try SC. From what I've figured out just by taking a quick glance, it looks like it would be 3x12 week programs if I omit the body weight/at home one. Is that correct? If so, that would be perfect. It would take me through until the end of June so that once my boys are off school, I can ease up a bit.0 -
Oh that's awesome, Pudding, WTG on finishing Strong! I am with you on a little rest at this point. I think Strong Curves has 4 12-week programs: Beginner, Advanced, Glutes only, and Bodyweight. I refuse to use the cutesy sexist names. I am going to start with Beginner and see if I like it enough to move on to Advanced or if I would rather just do something like Strong Lifts.
Sorry you're feeling under the weather too, Beeps!
Dawn - nice work! and Hooray for a weekend off!
Julie - wow, those are some awesome squats!
Anyway, was still feeling out of it this morning and didn't sleep well last night, so skipped workout again this morning. Will try to run tomorrow if I get some good sleep. My appetite is back, though. Have not been eating "cleanly" in the past week with DH gone, but weight has been stable so I think I'm doing ok for maintenance at the moment, even if it is with chicken nuggets and frozen pizzas.
For those of you doing Eat to Perform, is it really necessary to talk on the phone to someone? Or is that some sort of sales pitch? I really don't want to do that. I just want someone to set and adjust my macros and motivate me to stick with things. @samntha14 @Julieboolieaz TIA!0 -
Aigre, the conference calls is for group coaching. I'm basic, so I communicate with my coaches online.
Julie, congrats on the loss. Glad that initial gain on ETP is working itself out. I'm down .5 since last week when my macros were adjusted. I got fat burgled. Which is actually kinda crazy because I'm not nailing my macros as I was before. I guess I'm still adjusting. Also, I had a "sit down" for "the talk" with my 12yo and it went better with milk and cookies.
Off to the gym. My workout Monday left a lot to be desired. I maintained my weights, but It was HARD. Then I torqued my shoulder doing push-ups of all things. My arm went into the triceps pushup position and my arm didn't like that too much. I guess I just don't bend that way. Today is the first day this week I have energy. Tuesday, I had my IUD switched out (not fun, but surprisingly not bad either.) Then my kid had me stressing all week. I think that's all sorted out and I had a great day at week, and I hope to finish it off with a good night in the gym.
Feel better Jo and Beeps! Pudding, nice to hear from you again.0 -
Hi guys!!
Sam-what does fat burgled mean? I'm happy to donate some of mine if anyone wants it! Glad you're slowly losing, that's ideal!! I'm still up 3 lbs from when I started ETP, but that I can live with! 8? Nope! Hope you have a good workout!
@AigreDoux - I got the text to have the phone call if I wanted it, but didn't do it. I signed up, got my trend sheet and macros and just asked for a review since I was gaining so much. Very non intrusive which works well for me! I can see a big improvement in my lifts since I've upped the fuel.
You can use this link if you want: https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.eattoperform.com/refer-a-friend/&sa=D&ust=1475193571094000&usg=AFQjCNGsucnh6gDaNM40G4PTVWfoo6huJw. You certainly don't have to, but I like it so far.:)
And lol at the names in strong curves!! Ridiculous!
Great job pudding! Way to finish!! It'll be nice having others do SC too!
Dawn-I'm only doing WHTs once a week now, sometimes less. I was surprised I could add weight! It felt light at 185, so I gave it a shot! Big difference at the start of my workout than at the end! Enjoy your weekend off!! Woohoo!
Happy to report the scale is down again today! Yay! Another 3 lbs down. So only up 3 lbs from when I started ETP. I'm ok with that! Wondering if my meds are starting to kick in? I'm not as exhausted either. hair falling out a bit less too, but I'm taking evening primrose oil which helps that too! In any event, I'm happy. Planning a walk after dinner 0 -
Pudding - Nice to see you. I don't know anything about the program but it will be interesting to see how it goes for you.
Aigre - Thanks but hold that thought, will explain below.
Sam - Hope your shoulder is okay.
Julie - Still, that is quite the WHT. Last time I did them, I only used like 90 and I struggled with a little light headed feeling in that workout. Sounds like other things are going well too for you.
So... I don't have Saturday off now. I went in to work this morning to discover the schedule had changed. Since I worked yesterday morning, it had to have changed yesterday at some point as they didn't even post until Tuesday afternoon for Thurs-Wed. I could have stayed, as the overnight manager mentioned, but I didn't know when I'd then get a day off and how it would mess up coverage, so I went home though was definitely annoyed. Tried to go back to sleep and had a bad headache that lead to not really getting decent sleep at all. Spent the afternoon with my sister, which is one of the pluses in having today off and this way I'm not working 3 days in a row. I still have Sunday off. Also, working 5 days instead of 4 so that means a little more money. Some good points but yeah, someone needs to get their act together with the scheduling.
Gym went well at least. It was an easy in amount required type of way because the only thing on the program was to get last week's weight for one set but two reps. Workout fueled by In & Out yet again cause it was what my sister wanted. To be hones I don't find it that great, it's just okay but I'm not that into any fast food burgers.
Squat warm up - 2x10 @ 45, 1x8 @ 95, 1x8 @ 135, and with belt 1x4 @ 175
Squat - 1x2 @ 205 with belt
Then for fun I did some low bar squats. 1x5 @ 135, 1x5 @ 155, 1x8 @ 135 narrow stance, which was different and knee kinda wondered what was going on but not too bad really on depth or anything like that.
I also walked for about 30 minutes. Now to get ready for bed soon cause leave for work at 6 am.0 -
Yes Aigre, the names are atrocious. Almost turns me off but I will give the beginner a go, and probably do the other two (not the body weight one though). I don't mind doing beginner to help refocus on form a bit but I don't see the point of doing body weight (for me) especially as I will have my home gym set up soon and I have a squat rack.0
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Julie, fat burgled is when they reduce your daily fat macros when you enter a true fat loss cycle. Head coach commented on my sheet yesterday. He's happy with my progress too.
So I did in fact hit the gym Thursday, and I reduced weight across the board. Got in all of my sets and reps. I was thinking it was the reduction in fuel and a sore shoulder that made my WO suck, but then I woke up Friday sick as all get out.
Single-armed DL: 45lbs
DB BP: 25s
Elevated split squat: 20s
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Sam-(((hugs))) sorry you're sick! But you're making nice progress just the same. Hope you feel better fast!!
Pudding-I agree, I'm not a BW routine follower, but I'm sure you can get a good workout that way, I just don't
.hope it works out well for you .
Dawn-bummer on the schedule change. Hope you have a nice weekend anyway! Good job on your workouts thanks! I love whts! Doesn't hurt my back at all and I love seeing progress .
Just lifted. Felt pretty good! Squatted 150lbs and DL@ 155lbs -pretty pleased with that! Ohp still at 60-65lbs I notice I'm really whipped after these heavier sessions lately. I suppose that's good, right? Not sure I'll be able to keep progressing too much longer. Gonna stick with it a while longer, but I'm missing a split.
I just reread the SC workouts. Not sure I'm going to do them after all. I may go back to PHUL or try wendlers? Anyone try that? I have some time to decide, but I want something that is easy to follow and stick with, but like the split routine...
Any, it is fun to look around and consider options. I'm excited that I may be Dling my body weight by the end of the year! With my messed up lower back that'd be quite a feat!
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Way to go Julie!! Remember, not every day is a PR.
I don't have access to fractional plates, so it's a huge jump from the 30dbs to the 35dbs on my bench press. I'm trying to push extra reps to get to the higher weight.
Julie, if you are worried about your back, a belt may be necessary if you aren't using one already. Especially when lifting near BW.
I'm hopped up on cold medicine and bummed that I didn't hit three lifts this week. I'm down another .5, but I'm pretty sure I'm dehydrated from being sick, lol.
I've heard good things about Wendlers, though I've never tried it myself.0 -
samntha, cold over her too. Back to school germs, boo!
So I looked through the Strong Curves book and at the workouts for this week and there are crunches and side crunches involved. I guess I should switch those to planks/plank variations? Also, I'm trying out my home gym for the first time so I'm thinking since I can't do lat pulldowns on a machine, I could improvise with a resistance band looped over my squat rack?0 -
Julie, I went to bodybuilding.com and pulled off a 12-week split program....I have been sick all week with a terrible head cold, so did not lift. Meaning: i start week 3 of my 4-day split program, tomorrow.
You lift way more weight than I do....but, it is a strength-building split routine (not a fatloss routine), and i bet you would like it.0 -
...sorry, "Jim Stoppani's" program....0
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Sam, Pudding, Beeps - Hope you all get feeling better very soon.
Julie - Nice work still. OHP can be quite pesky. I need to decide what to do next after this peak cycle. I was hoping to be at a lower weight and get to do something besides attempting at a deficit and pick a training with that in mind but no such luck at this time.
Today, I was lazy all day since it was my day off. I slept in then spent a fair amount of time watching anime on hulu. Did get to the gym for the all important deadlift session. Unfortunately, forgot the liquid chalk at home so almost had a slip after lockout but managed to get the set done. Fun having the recent new one rep max now involve 2 reps. Have only one session each for the peak cycle and it'll be over. Going to attempt 10 lb increases on both squat and deadlift. Going to be a tough week.
front squat - 2x8 @ 45, 1x8 @ 65, 3x8 @ 85
good morning - 3x10 @ 85
Deadlift
warm up - 1x8 @ 135, 1x5 @ 185, with belt 1x3 @ 215
with belt - 1x2 @ 2550 -
Dawn - TREMENDOUS deadlift, that's awesome!
Took it easy today so I don't put myself out of commission the day I get back into training!
Squats: 5x5 @ 40kg
OHP: 5x10 @ 20kg (I dunno why I did 10, my triceps are on fire right now though)
Deadlifts: 1x5 @ 55kg
Did the warm up from redefining strength, and it was really really good. I will ensure I keep doing that
http://redefiningstrength.com/full-body-warm-up/
Linked for anyone interested ^
Have a good day all, I will be back tomorrow for some cardio (yuck) - any suggestions welcome, otherwise it's probablyjust going to be on the elliptical0 -
Stephie, good to see you back! Will have a look at that warm up routine. Hope your exam went well!
Dawn - I could only dream of that deadlift!
Beeps, Pudding, and Sam, hope you feel better soon!
Anyway, it's been rough without my DH around, in terms of overall health. Makes me appreciate so much how healthy he keeps me! I was going to start Strong Curves on Saturday but my kids ended up falling asleep in the car while we were doing errands and then wouldn't nap so I didn't get the break I needed. Then yesterday I had company all day (family) and they were going to watch the kids while I ran, but somehow ended up going baby shopping with my brother and sister-in-law instead. I did run 2 miles on the treadmill this morning. I am hoping to start Strong Curves tomorrow.
Nutrition has also been feeling pretty out of control. I haven't been logging consistently. Have been eating too much unhealthy food and my vegetable consumption has been nonexistent. My kids won't eat them so I have given up on making them for the time being. I haven't gained, but I just feel like I've lost control and need to get back to where I was.
I'm hoping my DH will be back on Wednesday. It would really make everything better.0 -
Aigre-it's hard to keep all the plates spinning when things are different. Once Dh is home and you're back to your normal routine you'll find that balance again. Hang in there and do what you can .
Stephe-good for you! Taking it easy and listening to your body is hard!
Dawn-dang! Your DL is crazy!! Go girl! My back got sore just reading that!
Beeps-thanks! I'll look into that program
Pudding-I'm not a huge fan of lat pulldowns for some reason? What about inverted rows? Just a thought
Sam-sorry you're sick but envy your weight loss! I'm still up too high (that nice drop last week was a fluke and came right back ) I can't fit into any of my clothes! I think I am going to take a break from ETP for now. With my thyroid I just don't think I can eat as high calories and even maintain. Hopefully I can come back to it at some point as I love how much better mh lifting is Going! But I look so fat and feel fat too! I'm at an all time high right now and I'm not even up to TDEE yet! I just can't keep going this way. 
and thanks! I have a belt and have been using it lately. It helps me at least remain mindful of my back.
So, I think I'm going to step away from ETP for now (as I mentioned to Sam above). I started ETP at 170lbs, which is UP from my normal 163-165 while trying to follow ETP before officially joining. I've been weighing in at 175-177 on ETP lately and just cannnot keep that going! They changed (lowered) my targets and macros last weeks for me, and I'm still up in this range. Maybe I'm vain and shallow, but I don't want to be stronger and fatter. I'm too big to be doing a bulk, I want to be stronger and leaner!
I'm SURE it's me, not the program. With my hypothyroidism I've gained 15-20lbs in the past 2-3 months while trying to lose?!
Not good! I see photos of myself and I hate the way I look! I want to be above the vanity and just lift and get strong and not care about the size I am in (trusting the muscle burns fat concept etc) but I'm not like other people and am built for storage and survival.
Sigh, I feel like a quitter. But I have to do what it right for me, and fitting into my closet full of clothes is important for me.
Ok, sorry to be so whiny, it is just hard! And not fair, and crappy. But, I am not giving up! I lift this morning and am looking forward to it!0 -
Just back from the gym:
The squat racks were full when I got there so I started with WHTs.
WHTs: 215lbs 2x8!! New record for me! Seriously delighted at this lift lately!!
Squat: warm ups 2x4@45, 1x5@95, 1x5@12, then 155lbs 5x5!
Bent over rows: 80lbs 5x5
Bench: 2x5@45lbs, then hit 80lbs (very heavy for me!) 5x5!!
Took an hour and a half! Not sure I can keep this up. I was whipped and starving afterwards. But thankfully the giant honey crisp apples are back! Delicious!! 0 -
julie, I gained nearly 20 lbs and it turned out it was not my thyroid.
I totally get why it feels terrible and it sucks. I am now losing about 1/2 lb per week, which is a nasty joke, since i am eating very little. But, I am vain enough to lose it....no matterhow long it takes!1 -
Thanks beeps! Misery loves company I guess It totally sucks! I was running a serious deficit for months and gaining! And exhausted and losing my hair . My meds are helping a little with fatigue but I guess not weight loss-which I've read happens. Sigh. The gaining is scary! I'd take 0.5 a week loss! It'll add up over time. Hoping going back to a deficit will help me some. 0
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I also gained ~30lbs after I stopped breastfeeding my daughter for no good reason whatsoever. No thyroid issues here.
Did 20 minutes on the cross trainer/ elliptical thingy. Wanted to die the whole time, my quads were really hurting from yesterday's paultry squats.
Then spent 20 mintes or so rolling out and stretching, so now I feel a bit better.
I forgot to say that I started logging my food again (as of yesterday), I don't particularly have a calorie target in mind right now, just want to see where I am at, and want to keep focused on bringing my own lunches into work and stuff.
Me and the hubster are trying to save everything we can right now so that we can buy our "forever" house sometime next year. We have been fortunate that the house we bough in 2012 has grown in price a lot, but it's still a big jump to the house we want. Our mortgage will be eye wateringly big, but we both feel like it's worth it to be able to live there forever with space for Kaitlyn and any other children we have.
Hugs to all those struggling, be glad that although we're struggling, we recognise this and are taking actions to help ourselves even when it doesn't feel that way. The easy option is diving head first into a bowl of cookie dough, every other option is the hard one x0 -
Stephie - good cardio! Does your gym have tvs or wifi so you can watch stuff on a phone/tablet? I find that makes indoor cardio so much more bearable. I don't know where in England you live, but real estate prices are crazy here too. My brother just bought a house which is not that large and hasn't been updated since it was built in 1950, and the price is astronomical. Price we pay for living near a big city, I think!
Julie - can you post that ETP link again? It's not working for me.
Beeps - yeay on the 0.5 lb loss. Like Julie said, it adds up over time! Just keep plugging away!
Anyway, I got a call yesterday afternoon from DH that he was able to leave and he ended up getting home around midnight last night! Yeay!! Without going in to too many details, this was the best possible outcome of something very stressful for him professionally. And we are so happy to have these bad people gone from our lives. After almost 2 weeks, the kids were so happy to see him, and he them!
So I got up this morning and started Strong Curves. It should be interesting! I took it really light to just get the form down for these new exercises, plus it's a lot more reps than I'm used to so I wasn't sure how my muscles would react.
Bodyweight glute bridge - 3x15
One arm row - 3x8@25 lbs
Bodyweight squat to box - 3x15
Bench press - 3x12@44 lbs
DB RDL - 3x15@15 lbs each hand
Side lying abduction - 1x15 each side
Plank - 60 seconds
Side plank - 30 seconds each side
I've been shopping lately and am feeling really pretty good about my size at the moment. I could lose more and may maintain a bit of a deficit to slowly lose another 5-10 lbs, but I would really like my focus to be more on performance than weight loss at this point. I'm hoping ETP is the right program for me.1 -
Aigre - I am so glad your DH is back home
We're south east - outside of London, but only by about 40 miles. Luckily don't have to deal with London prices, but our next house is likely to be about £600k (which google tells me is $766k). Scary amount of money, so I just won't think about that
Glad you've started Strong Curves, I'm excited to see your progress. I'll be starting Wendler 5/3/1 in about a month I think - just going to do Stronglifts to get back into things and then move on.0 -
Wendler seems like a great program for you, strong lady. I think some day I'll get there
South east of London sounds nice. I love England. We're about 20 miles outside of Boston, so commutable distance which drives the prices up. My brother paid $450k (353 pounds) for his 1500 sq ft starter home. It is a nice location but yeah, crazy! Luckily, interest rates are low!0 -
Ha sorry - I meant we're in the South East of England - we're actually West of London
I think after Strong Curves you should definitely have a go at Stronglifts - I never thought I would be "strong" but after having to put more and more weight on the bar you do lift much more than you thought you could!0
