January Check in and Chat - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
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Also in our corner -
1. Lots of Beer and Brewery tours
2. Lots of cheese and the deliciousness that is cheese curds.
3. To meet our protein macros let me introduce you to sausage central
4. We literally have a bar on every corner - no joke.
5. We're controversial politically - have you watched the news in the last year??
6. Home of Laverne and Shirley!
7. Get your picture taken with the Bronze Fonz!!!!
I am intrigued by cheese curds :huh:
I do like beer...and sausage.
And Aaron Rodgers.
BUT Tameko is right...somewhere warm would be nice. Oh....Vegasbaby's name got me thinking....
Vegas is warm - right? :laugh: Who would have thought she was a canuck!
Yes, I have done a great job posing as a super cool Vegas girl but alas I am merely a humble Canadian (with killer muscles to boot!) Vegas is the happiest place on earth....plus I think I have a subconscious desire to be a coveted Vegas showgirl :happy: :drinker:
SL Convention in Vegas!0 -
Ahahaa, I *also* thought that was zombie fonz. I wonder why we all went there?
And yes, cheese curds are DELICIOUS - you can buy them here (like trader joes carries them) but they aren't as fresh - they don't squeak and its the squeak that makes them good (I think its that you get kind of a little SQUISH of salty whey? hell I dunno. they're just good).
I'm lactose intolerant so you may not want to spend that much time near me after I've been eating them. But did someone say SAUSAGE!?!?!
Vegas is pretty awesome for food and drinks and I've heard the luxor weight room has a squat rack. Although, its actually terrible for good beer - they're SLOWLY starting to get some in, but last time we were there we found that a lot of places had a single craft brew (not even INTERESTING craft brews or anything, we're talking Stone Pale Ale and stuff) btu when we asked they mostly had stopped ordering it because there wasn't enough interest. There IS a microbrewery there now, I think it was mediocre when I tried it but I'm sure it will improve.
But the bonus is that its usually got cheap flights and decently priced hotel rooms (unless its a convention week or holiday or something),
Sorry tree, I have no lifting to post yet. It might be bench press day though. I'll say something if it is. I think I'm only benching 95 today though, which hilariously is what I found out my husband's friend is benching (I think he is not doing full squats though, no WAY he's squatting 155 but only benching 95).0 -
Hubz wants to know if the menfolk will be invited or if its ladies only.0
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So I have a HORRID case of DOMS in my legs, quads specifically since my workout yesterday
I never thought that taking only 1 week off of my routine would affect me like this....it's crazy! I did decrease my weights on everything, only 5lbs on squats though which in retrospect I guess I should have done more lol Now I'm worried that I won't be able to squat tomorrow :grumble: I might just have to really drop my weight and work it back up....any ideas ladies?
I did still drag my *kitten* onto the treadmill for a light walk this morning though, thinking that the activity would help....so far no go :laugh:
Happy Tuesday Ladies!
Oh and Vette....if i'm still single then no menfolk....if i'm not then yes bahaha jk of course!0 -
Hey have you guys seen this thread? http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/862337-why-girls-shouldn-t-lift-weights-like-men-disgusting-hey
Hmmm, I'm on the fence about this one....1. the high reps (don't think it's sustainable) 2. He said she doesn't do cardio, but in his links to her diet he lists cardio as being 4-5 times a week 3. Her squats aren't really squats, they don't go low at all, lots of us could lift heavier if we squatted only a few inches each time. Yet, it's talking about women weight lifting, which yeah, cool....but I don't think her results are typical.
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Hey have you guys seen this thread? http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/862337-why-girls-shouldn-t-lift-weights-like-men-disgusting-hey
Hmmm, I'm on the fence about this one....1. the high reps (don't think it's sustainable) 2. He said she doesn't do cardio, but in his links to her diet he lists cardio as being 4-5 times a week 3. Her squats aren't really squats, they don't go low at all, lots of us could lift heavier if we squatted only a few inches each time. Yet, it's talking about women weight lifting, which yeah, cool....but I don't think her results are typical.
Thoughts?
I saw the thread, thought she looks amazing. I don't know how typical those results are. I think that the rep range is high as well...like why work for endurance over hypertrophy or strength? That heavy and that much would technically be cardio, right? Like 30 Days Shred style, lol. Although in the workout listed under the diet/workout link, it says 10-12x4 hack or other squats. I can't look at the video at work, but I will take your word for partial squats.
Her diet makes me hungry. And I don't think all those supps are needed, but then again - I don't look anything like her, lol so obviously I don't know what I am talking about.
Back still hurts, its a mixed between bruised feelings in my lumbar and then the recurrent SI pain...I really want it to stop, so I can get back into the gym. I am stoked to start 5/3/1, and I might do a practice day on the upper body stuff just so I can lift something! My husband is tasked with figuring out his 1RM's this week, since I am not lifting and I would like us to start on the same day. I also think he would be better served following SL for 12 weeks first, but he wants to do the same thing I am doing. He has been lifting some at work (benching on the smith:laugh: ) and ignoring his lower body ("I run - thats my leg workout") :noway: .0 -
I would LOVE a meet up one of these days, and I'm in Colorado, so flights to Vegas are pretty cheap.
Oh, and if any of you make your way to the Mile High City, let me know...I'm a good tour guide.
Yesterday I did A...
Squats: 3x5 90lbs
Bench: 5x5 77 lbs
Cable low row: 5x5 75lbs
I've decided to give up on the Pendlays for now, they hurt my lower back, and it takes me longer to set it up and take it down then my actual work sets.
I BUSTED *kitten* on my squats--I think my increased cals have helped, and I've made some tweaks to my form so they seemed easier.
NSV time: I wear yoga pants when I lift and I just LOVE how defined my quads are when I squat. My *kitten* looks pretty good in them as well. :laugh:0 -
I haven't seen that thread yet, but vette, I'd make him do sl for at least a month, even if you kind of have to stagnate with him. Going straight to Wendler kinda sucks because the weight progression is so slow and he won't be able to start from nearly as high as if he did a round of sl first
Back later, typing on the bus makes me carsick (but reading is ok)0 -
I haven't seen that thread yet, but vette, I'd make him do sl for at least a month, even if you kind of have to stagnate with him. Going straight to Wendler kinda sucks because the weight progression is so slow and he won't be able to start from nearly as high as if he did a round of sl first
Back later, typing on the bus makes me carsick (but reading is ok)
Maybe I will drop to 3x5 and stick with SL for a month just so he can catch up some...:ohwell:
Then I can move into 5/3/1. I am just getting frustrated b/c I stall, deload, stall again...I feel like I am really ready to move into a more intermediate program. The things we do for love!
Extraordinary: I noticed the same NSV with the yoga pants too! Before, I wouldn't be caught dead outside of the house in them....now I proudly were them to squat in and really enjoy how my quads and backside look!0 -
what yoga pants do you guys have? I want to buy some for um, that reason, but good lord I don't know if I'm willing to spend 80 dollars on pants at Lululemon even though everyone says they are FANTASTIC. Also many women have recommended lifting in their wunderunders but uuuuugggh 80 bucks. Currently I'm wearing like, 15 dollar work out pants. Not the most flattering things I own buuuuut 15 dollars!0
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<---rocking the magical yoga pants in this photo, lol.what yoga pants do you guys have? I want to buy some for um, that reason, but good lord I don't know if I'm willing to spend 80 dollars on pants at Lululemon even though everyone says they are FANTASTIC. Also many women have recommended lifting in their wunderunders but uuuuugggh 80 bucks. Currently I'm wearing like, 15 dollar work out pants. Not the most flattering things I own buuuuut 15 dollars!
I got mine at Fred Meyer...dunno if you have those in Cali. They are some unheard of brand, but the are "slimming" and do make my tushy look fantastic! I also got the same brand in knee length crops. Those are like the only pants I wear now. I made the mistake of getting some loose grey-heathered sweatpants, and have to admit - they showed my granny pantie lines and made my *kitten* look turrible!0 -
what yoga pants do you guys have? I want to buy some for um, that reason, but good lord I don't know if I'm willing to spend 80 dollars on pants at Lululemon even though everyone says they are FANTASTIC. Also many women have recommended lifting in their wunderunders but uuuuugggh 80 bucks. Currently I'm wearing like, 15 dollar work out pants. Not the most flattering things I own buuuuut 15 dollars!
my FAVORITE Yoga pants are from The Gap at "only" $40 a pair but with the weight loss they look horrible on me... ...I DID find a pair of decent ones at Old Navy for $3 on the clearance rack....0 -
I'm a fatass, and I still wear yoga crops to work out. I've always worked out though, so at least I don't have a saggy butt :laugh:
I do have a pair of older lulu's that I got off ebay, and I like them quite a bit. I would do body rock in them, and they don't move at all! All the reviews on the actual site say the quality is going downhill, so I wouldn't really invest in them personally. Color bleeding, thin fabric, excessive pilling, ****ty stitching, etc. I wouldn't mind paying for something that's "worth it," but I won't pay for a name. The pair I have had a tag that said,"good for 5 years of athletic abuse." Current pants don't have the tag, and their return policy sucks. Currently I've been using Target brand etc. as I'd like to wait until I lose a little bit more weight to get nicer pants. I have a pair of moving comfort crops that I got as a deal on Amazon- they are nice, but they run a little hot sometimes. Maybe because they're compression? Dunno. Mika, and Athleta are two brands that people seem to be replacing their lululemon with, but I haven't actually tried them. Mika has some awesome models that are actual athletic ladies, and they're less expensive (still higher end.) Athleta is similarly priced to Lulu.There's an Athleta store semi near me so some day when I make the trek to King of Prussia I'll research them in person.
Yes I spend way too much time on the internet, and for some reason I really like pouring over reviews. Don't judge! :laugh:
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Haha Vegas I was going to say "go for a run today!" ... looks like you tried that trick already.
"I run, that's my leg workout" - terrible! I first decided to start lifting again to enhance my running. :drinker:
Athleta is a Gap/Old Navy/BR company. My neighbor swears by it. I personally have been thrilled with Target's Champion line.
I have also heard raves about Old Navy, on the low end. My compression tights are from North Face and I adore them.
I am with fittree, I have been SICK... ugh. My work-driven break turned into a body-driven break. I now haven't lifted in over a week. Withdrawal!
I must live near Fittree. I'm in Jersey but I've made the occasional trek to King of Prussia. :laugh: You think Vegas has cheap hotel rooms, you should see AC! Also, as Dot knows, I have Vegas PTSD.
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I've got old navy stuff right now - I actually DO like the fit of it, but the quality is not so great (but its SO cheap that it doesn't really matter) Actually I'm pretty happy with their sports bras too. On that front they've been fine. I like the loose fit crop pants a LOT and highly recommend them for look and comfort but I've washed them like, twice, and they're pilling between the legs a little. Its not visible, but I can feel it when I run my hand over them. Still well worth it, for the price (just wait til there is another 30-40% off sale). Also they run a little small, FYI. I normally would wear a medium but I found the small fit better, the medium is ok but if I try to run or something in them they start working their way down. I'm an 8 in BR and ON bottoms (gap stuff fits weird though) for reference.
I have a champion jacket (two actually) from target and while I love them, they are not holding up well to repeated washing. Not awful, but not well, and I mean, I sweat in them sooooo I gotta wash them.
Tree, I LOVE that you did all that research, I tend to do that too except I haven't really been, in this area. Thanks so much, I think I'll check out an athleta.
Raise your hand if you want to hear the PTSD story! *hand*0 -
Vegas PTSD...yes, but you also had red bull for the first time. In case anyone hasn't put 2and2 together, Sarah and I know each other IRL.
I have a couple pairs of yoga pants from Target that I like, I also like the pairs I've gotten (on sale, natch, because I'm a cheap *kitten*) from Big 5. I'm not sure of he brand, but I'll look when I get home.0 -
Red Bull is gross. True story. Blech.0
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Please entertain me with PTSD stories!!! I'm bored and need stuff!
I also need workout pants - t-shirts I have aplenty! Actually.....true story, my sis in law is a teacher and the name of the mascot at her school is the "midgets" So I have midget wrestling, basketball, football....etc in t-shirts. I admit, it's kind of awesome.....especially the midget wrestling.
I'm assuming based on previous conversations that won't offend anyone???
I want pants to make my butt look good - being the only girl in the weight room I feel like I have an obligatio to represent!0 -
Sarah- I'm in Amishland so I'm an hour from King of Prussia I think? Still exploring the immediate area so not too sure. Still waiting on bf to take me to liberty bell! All I know about NJ is that it's over there, and up there.
Tameko: it's been an ongoing research project. Lol. I get more motivated when I acquire or even shop for fitness gear.
Champion jackets make me look like i have freakishly long arms because even the xl hits me mid forearm. Or maybe I just have freakishly long arms. Who knows? Somehow the stars aligned and I got a Sugoi cycling jacket on Amazon for a freakishly low price a year and a half ago. Thankfully it has antibacterial fabric!
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so looks like my "A" day has to wait til Monday... still feel like crap.... its a bad cold, thankfully not the flu....starting Monday Im gonna be working on a special project at work that will affect my gym time in the positive.... I'll be able to go during non-peak hours.... Project will last 8-10 weeks...PERFECT timing for me to begin to see some results....
hopefully towards the end of the week I will at least feel up to a lil cycling and swimming as Im getting behind in my training for the tri-
if Im really better by Fri or Sat, I will do a few body weight squats just to practice the form0 -
I havent been to KoP mall in many years0
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Tameko, I beg to differ...but I only drink the sugar free stuff, and that's usually paired with vodka. I'm seriously addicted to it--but I don't drink coffee or tea with caffeine in it.0
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Oh its a MALL you're all talking about - why didn't you SAY so. I just went to its west coast counterpart, South Coast Plaza, this weekend. Good sale prices - 40% off everything at BR including sale stuff.0
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Tameko, I beg to differ...but I only drink the sugar free stuff, and that's usually paired with vodka. I'm seriously addicted to it--but I don't drink coffee or tea with caffeine in it.
my husband is like that. He doens't like coffee unless its hyper sweetened and milky, tea makes his mouth tingle/go numb, but he'll drink lo-carb monsters all day (except he won't because that's terrible for you).
A normal day like today for me is : 18 ounces of green tea in the morning, 16 ounces of coffee at lunch, 2-3x 18 ounces of MORE TEA in teh afternoon. I like tea.0 -
There are soooo many great things going on with this thread right now! Like the coffee, tea, redbull, vodka....
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caffeine and have to have a pretty decent amount to be approachable. I drink a travel mug of 2 k-cups in the AM, water most of the day, diet pop in the afternoon, more diet pop when I get home, and tea after dinner.
I don't log my diet pops b/c I drink far more than I should and don't want anyone to know - don't judge me, lol.
Oooh Athleta stuff...I finally broke down and bought two dresses and 3 skorts. I am excited skorts are cool again. So far I like the stuff ALOT, its just too cold to wear any of it! I am curious about their pants, but right now I am limiting myself to workout gear, since I just purged and sent a lot to Goodwill. I am focusing on quality and not quantity at the moment since I am getting overwhelmed by the amount of stuff I have managed to accumulate.
I promise I am not a hoarder. I'm just a pack rat trending towards minimalist as I get older. With that being said, I have 2 pairs of yoga pants, one pair of crops, one pair of heavier (fleece lined) workout pants, and 2 pairs of workout shorts. I believe that's all I should need and will only buy more when something needs replaced. (Repeating this more to remind myself more than anything, lol)0 -
Hey have you guys seen this thread? http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/862337-why-girls-shouldn-t-lift-weights-like-men-disgusting-hey
Hmmm, I'm on the fence about this one....1. the high reps (don't think it's sustainable) 2. He said she doesn't do cardio, but in his links to her diet he lists cardio as being 4-5 times a week 3. Her squats aren't really squats, they don't go low at all, lots of us could lift heavier if we squatted only a few inches each time. Yet, it's talking about women weight lifting, which yeah, cool....but I don't think her results are typical.
Thoughts?
I just read through most of this one and then I read through the one he posted about her diet. Now first I want to say that I think she looks awesome and her hard work can't be disputed HOWEVER after reading the thread about her diet and seeing a "before" pic, I would have to say that she has used some sort of "extra assistance". Probably in terms of some sort of cutting steroid. Her workout is intense....although not many compounds in there....not sure why? Or is that some sort of advanced lifting secret? And I agree about the squats....I think they could be lower but he claims they are small because he only wants them to work her quads and her glutes and hammies get worked another day.
Tough one....clearly they both have extraordinary physiques and work hard. But my ex husband worked really hard in the gym....while juicing every day lol0 -
There are soooo many great things going on with this thread right now! Like the coffee, tea, redbull, vodka....
I caffeine and have to have a pretty decent amount to be approachable. I drink a travel mug of 2 k-cups in the AM, water most of the day, diet pop in the afternoon, more diet pop when I get home, and tea after dinner.
I don't log my diet pops b/c I drink far more than I should and don't want anyone to know - don't judge me, lol.
This ^^^^ My Keurig is my life omg I don't know what I did before it and my diet coke is like a slice of heaven......could drink that *kitten* by the vat lol
The great thing about working out at home is.....no fancy workout clothes! Free's up more $$$ for sexy outside clothes lol Old leggings and Champion sports bra do it for me lol Although I have this 6 hour fitness challenge in March that I will actually have to buy something for....preferably pants that don't slide off my hips with repetitive jumping haha
So I went and bought Epsom salts for my sore effing quads.....tomorrow is workout day.....what do I do???!!! I'm thinking deload back down to about 95lb (did 115 yesterday and that's what got me into this mess after only 1 week off....last workout before break was 120lb) and then build my way back up through the week?
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Hey have you guys seen this thread? http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/862337-why-girls-shouldn-t-lift-weights-like-men-disgusting-hey
Hmmm, I'm on the fence about this one....1. the high reps (don't think it's sustainable) 2. He said she doesn't do cardio, but in his links to her diet he lists cardio as being 4-5 times a week 3. Her squats aren't really squats, they don't go low at all, lots of us could lift heavier if we squatted only a few inches each time. Yet, it's talking about women weight lifting, which yeah, cool....but I don't think her results are typical.
Thoughts?
I just read through most of this one and then I read through the one he posted about her diet. Now first I want to say that I think she looks awesome and her hard work can't be disputed HOWEVER after reading the thread about her diet and seeing a "before" pic, I would have to say that she has used some sort of "extra assistance". Probably in terms of some sort of cutting steroid. Her workout is intense....although not many compounds in there....not sure why? Or is that some sort of advanced lifting secret? And I agree about the squats....I think they could be lower but he claims they are small because he only wants them to work her quads and her glutes and hammies get worked another day.
Tough one....clearly they both have extraordinary physiques and work hard. But my ex husband worked really hard in the gym....while juicing every day lol
Vegas : re the soreness. do you have a foam roller? if not - try just deep tissue massaging as best you can. It WILL hurt. But should be better tomorrow.
Also re that girl:
still haven't seen pictures BUT based on the workout routine I also suspect juicing. High rep isolation work was pioneered by a generation of bodybuilders using steroids because it worked really great for them. Not so great for other people.0 -
Yeah....that's the exact thought I had on that weights routine. Oh well to each their own!
As for the soreness....no foam roller. I will take a hot bath in Epsom salts tonight and do a massage best I can after that. Do you think a deload to 95 is good enough? I really don't think this is an injury rather my muscles yelling at me lol0 -
If its not injury, I wouldn't deload at all.0
