February Check-n-chat: Bada$$ B!tches do it with barbells
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Dani, those are some great numbers! Congrats on all the PRs!
And I agree Doozer, you look fantastic. And I fully intend to clutter up the thread with photos on Saturday (although I guess it will technically be next month's thread). It's time for two months photos. Although I'll have a shirt on
Although sadly I will need to take a shirtless one since my "real" before photos (prior to starting my body weight circuit six weeks before I started SL) were taken without a shirt. Belch. Probably won't subject y'all to those so that your eyes don't start bleeding. :laugh:
Ugh, I've been eating pretty horribly this week, but at least as of this morning I'm not gaining or retaining water weight too badly. Yesterday I was 400 calories over goal, and it was all beer. So close to getting my next plate, and I really can't limit myself to just 1-2 beers... Oh, and we had catered lunch, and my lack of willpower lead me to eat a cookie. At least I chose the salad instead of a sandwich and chips...
I have 8 weeks until I leave for Scotland, and I'd LOVE to be 205 before I go (I'd REALLY LOVE to be 200, but I've accepted that there's no way in hell). Right now I'm 220ish, so I know it's not very likely to get there, and I'm not going to beat myself up if I don't make it, but I would like a smaller *kitten* since it's going to be a long plane ride. Sigh. Weeks like this aren't helping my goals...0 -
Ah a night and morning of badassery...well attempts anyway.
@chubby...I was totally worried about my chin the other night..sorry you got it.
@tameko...yeah, I'm shooting for ninja...assasin is good...but you can't see ninjas...they're invisible...so yeah, I'm setting my goal as ninja
@Dani ... awesome numbers!
regarding Mehdi...meh, I'm used to alpha males...they are like water off my awesome strongness...(snort)
@Doozer...yeah I already said it....but I'm a pig and I like looking...you look hot! awesome progress bro. I can't wait for the next set of pics...
Badassery...
a) driving to the gym in the blizzard was the first order of ninja-like actions
b) a not so impressive workout A
Squat - stalled on 85lbs, and I just couldn't figure out why since 80lbs had been relatively easy...well here is what I figured out...yeah, its a DUH! moment. I had switched the squat rack for my squats after building up my confidence. But the gym was crammed with people last night so the rack was filled with Mehdi-men. I went back to the Smith machine...and thought I was going to DIE!! I havne't been counting the bar in the Smith machine..not at all...and I'm thinking maybe I should be adding some kind of weight in there...I don't know how much, but something. this occured to me after I struggled through doing 4x5 at 80lbs...STRUGGLED...me thinking all the time...how the hell could it have been relatively easy two days ago...
Bench Press - didn't even attempt 50lbs...too skeered....so I struggled through 45lbs...it was easier than last time..and I will do 50lbs next time...but once again..it was on the smith machine..and I'm starting to think "I don't think it means what you think it means" So after I finished my bench rows...I tried a little experiment..I got on an actual bench when Mehdi-men actually Bench Press...no really...(shhhh). And I did 1x5 with just the oly bar (ie...yeah, 45lbs). It was freaking easy...I MEAN EASY. So what dafaque?
Barbell Row - 5x5 @ 55lbs. final rep in each set was bad form...
c) Drove to the grocery store, and THEN home in the blizzard...yeah, I'm badass.
Now for my TWO NSVs!!!! this morning....
1. I shoveled my driveway, all of it...in record time...without getting winded..and it was freaking EASY!! Ladies, I've never shoveled my whole driveway...like ever. I always get so winded and exhausted that I just drive over the ****. My sole goal this morning was to dig out the end of my driveway where the snowplow and plowed it is...and I just kept going thinking...huh..DAYUM!
2. I went to the gym last night...I shoveled the driveway this morning...and YES! finally good sense kicked in...I did NOT get on the scale this morning. For those of you who've lived through my total whiney, bishy stuff...this is HUGE!!!!
Feeling like a ninja this morning...my boss doesn't even know where I am I'm so ninja like.
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I did my measurements today since its unlikely I will lose inches by tomorrow.....
I "only" lost 9 pounds this month....disappointing but expected because of the 24 potential workouts, I only did 10....the only cardio I got was swimming, the rest StrongLifts.....thats horrible considering Im supposed to be training for a triathlon...
I started night shift the 1st of February and I just cannot adjust...my workouts ( and eating) have suffered.... I have one more month of this shift and I MUST do better...
Despite, I lost some inches... minus 2 on both hips and waist...down another 1 at bust ( down to 34 B, I cant afford to lose anymore but I seem to lose here first)...one inch from both thigh and arm and 1/2" from calf...
According to BMI I am overweight (29.0)... according to Body Fat, I am in "acceptable" range at 27.6... my waist to hip ratio is also in "low risk" range at 0.95
I will do better in March0 -
Doozer yeah you look HOT!!
Julie talk about badbassery!! you owned it!!
I had more to comment on but now I forgot & gotta go back & read more.....
it was something about thigh measurements.... blame it on sleepiness0 -
I did my measurements today since its unlikely I will lose inches by tomorrow.....
I "only" lost 9 pounds this month....disappointing but expected because of the 24 potential workouts, I only did 10....the only cardio I got was swimming, the rest StrongLifts.....thats horrible considering Im supposed to be training for a triathlon...
I started night shift the 1st of February and I just cannot adjust...my workouts ( and eating) have suffered.... I have one more month of this shift and I MUST do better...
Despite, I lost some inches... minus 2 on both hips and waist...down another 1 at bust ( down to 34 B, I cant afford to lose anymore but I seem to lose here first)...one inch from both thigh and arm and 1/2" from calf...
According to BMI I am overweight (29.0)... according to Body Fat, I am in "acceptable" range at 27.6... my waist to hip ratio is also in "low risk" range at 0.95
I will do better in March
@HIITMe 9lbs is AWESOMENESS!!! wtf girl!!! lets celebrate..that is killer!0 -
I did my measurements today since its unlikely I will lose inches by tomorrow.....
I "only" lost 9 pounds this month....disappointing but expected because of the 24 potential workouts, I only did 10....the only cardio I got was swimming, the rest StrongLifts.....thats horrible considering Im supposed to be training for a triathlon...
I started night shift the 1st of February and I just cannot adjust...my workouts ( and eating) have suffered.... I have one more month of this shift and I MUST do better...
Despite, I lost some inches... minus 2 on both hips and waist...down another 1 at bust ( down to 34 B, I cant afford to lose anymore but I seem to lose here first)...one inch from both thigh and arm and 1/2" from calf...
According to BMI I am overweight (29.0)... according to Body Fat, I am in "acceptable" range at 27.6... my waist to hip ratio is also in "low risk" range at 0.95
I will do better in March
@HIITMe 9lbs is AWESOMENESS!!! wtf girl!!! lets celebrate..that is killer!
I know 9 pounds is nothing to sneeze at...but one of the perks of being in the overweight or obese category is that you SHOULD lose weight a lil easier than thinner folks.... my goal was 10-15 pounds and it sucks that if I had worked just a lil harder I would'v made it0 -
I did my measurements today since its unlikely I will lose inches by tomorrow.....
I "only" lost 9 pounds this month....disappointing but expected because of the 24 potential workouts, I only did 10....the only cardio I got was swimming, the rest StrongLifts.....thats horrible considering Im supposed to be training for a triathlon...
I started night shift the 1st of February and I just cannot adjust...my workouts ( and eating) have suffered.... I have one more month of this shift and I MUST do better...
Despite, I lost some inches... minus 2 on both hips and waist...down another 1 at bust ( down to 34 B, I cant afford to lose anymore but I seem to lose here first)...one inch from both thigh and arm and 1/2" from calf...
According to BMI I am overweight (29.0)... according to Body Fat, I am in "acceptable" range at 27.6... my waist to hip ratio is also in "low risk" range at 0.95
I will do better in March
9 pounds in a month is AMAZING!!! I really don't know why that is disappointing to you. That is over 2 pounds per week, which is already at the high end of the recommended rate of weight loss. I don't think you *should* be trying to lose any faster than that. In fact, I would suggest that you may want to slow things down a bit so you don't burn out.
I understand that fitting in your workouts is crucial to your triathlon training, but I hope you are properly fueling your workouts, as well?
Regarding your weight loss and inches lost, though, I think you are being too hard on yourself, that is a HUGE loss in both in a month. Really. It is.0 -
I did my measurements today since its unlikely I will lose inches by tomorrow.....
I "only" lost 9 pounds this month....disappointing but expected because of the 24 potential workouts, I only did 10....the only cardio I got was swimming, the rest StrongLifts.....thats horrible considering Im supposed to be training for a triathlon...
I started night shift the 1st of February and I just cannot adjust...my workouts ( and eating) have suffered.... I have one more month of this shift and I MUST do better...
Despite, I lost some inches... minus 2 on both hips and waist...down another 1 at bust ( down to 34 B, I cant afford to lose anymore but I seem to lose here first)...one inch from both thigh and arm and 1/2" from calf...
According to BMI I am overweight (29.0)... according to Body Fat, I am in "acceptable" range at 27.6... my waist to hip ratio is also in "low risk" range at 0.95
I will do better in March
@HIITMe 9lbs is AWESOMENESS!!! wtf girl!!! lets celebrate..that is killer!
I know 9 pounds is nothing to sneeze at...but one of the perks of being in the overweight or obese category is that you SHOULD lose weight a lil easier than thinner folks.... my goal was 10-15 pounds and it sucks that if I had worked just a lil harder I would'v made it
Eh, personally I still think that expectation is kind of high. MY BMI is higher than yours (33.4), and I'm aiming to lose 1.5 lbs a week. Eating more and lifting in hopes to limit that to fat loss and not loss of LBM. I'm happy to lose consistently, and beyond preserving muscle, I'm hoping losing slowly will help my skin adjust as well.0 -
I "only" lost 9 pounds this month
I think you're doing fantabulous and have zero reason to be down on yourself! Nightshift can be killer. My husband has been doing that for almost 2 years and I'll be so glad when he's done because he also happens to be in school full time, and he's always exhausted. 3 more months and it's done!! So maybe do what you can realistically do for the next month, and then go back to training in earnest when you're back on your normal schedule? I mean our bodies can only adjust to so much and those are pretty big demands you're putting on yours.
Julie - your post made me laugh. You're too funny. Way to go with the shoveling!!0 -
you guys are THE BEST!! thanks for the reality check0
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HIIT those numbers are effing awesome! And judging from what you have indicated your BMI and/or BF is I really wouldn't say you're "obese" so you are totally right on track! Great work....even through adversity :happy:0
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HITT: great going!
Julie: awesome NSVs. I say your biggest one is definitely not getting on the scale this morning. {hug}0 -
Hey there. This is my first post. I'm so glad I found this thread. I've been doing Stonglifts 5x5 for a little over 3 months now. I squat 125#. Bench is 120#. Deadlift 225#. OHP I've kept low because of my God awful form (75#) and same for Barbell Rows (80#). It's so nice to see other women doing this program. I lift with my husband and I love it, but he progresses so much faster than I do. My scale weight has gone up 10lbs but my measurements have stayed the same or gone down. I really love this program. I use the iPhone app. Super handy.0
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Hey there. This is my first post. I'm so glad I found this thread. I've been doing Stonglifts 5x5 for a little over 3 months now. I squat 125#. Bench is 120#. Deadlift 225#. OHP I've kept low because of my God awful form (75#) and same for Barbell Rows (80#). It's so nice to see other women doing this program. I lift with my husband and I love it, but he progresses so much faster than I do. My scale weight has gone up 10lbs but my measurements have stayed the same or gone down. I really love this program. I use the iPhone app. Super handy.
welcome!! those are some awesome numbers!!! holy hell I can't even wrap my mind around DL 225#...freaking awesome.0 -
Hey there. This is my first post. I'm so glad I found this thread. I've been doing Stonglifts 5x5 for a little over 3 months now. I squat 125#. Bench is 120#. Deadlift 225#. OHP I've kept low because of my God awful form (75#) and same for Barbell Rows (80#). It's so nice to see other women doing this program. I lift with my husband and I love it, but he progresses so much faster than I do. My scale weight has gone up 10lbs but my measurements have stayed the same or gone down. I really love this program. I use the iPhone app. Super handy.
Welcome to the group, and those are some AMAZING numbers!!!! I could only dream of that OHP and bench. Oh well, I'll keep on chugging!0 -
On a side note...and yes, I cracked myself up...I said the gym was packed, because of the snow storm I went earlier than I normally would have because I have the patience of an ant. So I had to wait for the Smith Machine...and then I did my squates and bp...meanwhile two guys were waiting for me to be done...this would have intimidated me before...but I just kept on..finished up and then walked by the guys saying..."there ya go boys, I warmed it up for you...sorry it took me so long." <snort> They laughed.0
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Hey there. This is my first post. I'm so glad I found this thread. I've been doing Stonglifts 5x5 for a little over 3 months now. I squat 125#. Bench is 120#. Deadlift 225#. OHP I've kept low because of my God awful form (75#) and same for Barbell Rows (80#). It's so nice to see other women doing this program. I lift with my husband and I love it, but he progresses so much faster than I do. My scale weight has gone up 10lbs but my measurements have stayed the same or gone down. I really love this program. I use the iPhone app. Super handy.
Welcome! And I'm joining in the chorus of "You're numbers are awesome!" This group is great. Be prepared to learn a lot!meanwhile two guys were waiting for me to be done...this would have intimidated me before...but I just kept on..finished up and then walked by the guys saying..."there ya go boys, I warmed it up for you...sorry it took me so long." <snort> They laughed.
Had to edit and say this cracked me up! :laugh: I'm going to steal it to use later.0 -
On a side note...and yes, I cracked myself up...I said the gym was packed, because of the snow storm I went earlier than I normally would have because I have the patience of an ant. So I had to wait for the Smith Machine...and then I did my squates and bp...meanwhile two guys were waiting for me to be done...this would have intimidated me before...but I just kept on..finished up and then walked by the guys saying..."there ya go boys, I warmed it up for you...sorry it took me so long." <snort> They laughed.
Ha, awesome.0 -
Cannot possibly comment on everything (goodness I am behind, stupid work) but good job everyone.
Hiitme - something you may be interested in is that studies have recently shown that keepign weight loss around .7% of your bodyweight per week or lower helps prevent muscle loss (meanign your pounds lost end up being primarily fat). So if you weigh 175 right now (I don't know, just guessing) then 1.25lb/week is a good target.
Although at the higher ends of obesity muscle loss is actually not a big deal because obese people have a LOT of muscle (to carry the fat around).
I had a very tough time with squats yesterday and then my shoulders were still sore from benching and I ended up weirdly and horribly wrenching my trap last night reaching for something under the bed (I seriously don't even know how) but it seems ok today.... Little sore but not too bad.
Also re: the rowing machine, thanks for the tips everyone. I WAS pushing with my feet, but there's a constant partial rotating of your shoulder as you move back and forth and THAT is what was painful in the beginning, just the actual motion, not the strain of pulling. I'm really having a not-too-good week in the gym - I'm managing all my reps but its been TOUGH.0 -
Wow! Thanks for the warm welcome! And thanks for the props on my weights. Since I only workout with men, I was starting to doubt myself about the weight I was pushing and pulling. Now I feel so much more happy about them! Thanks guys!!!0
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Hey there. This is my first post. I'm so glad I found this thread. I've been doing Stonglifts 5x5 for a little over 3 months now. I squat 125#. Bench is 120#. Deadlift 225#. OHP I've kept low because of my God awful form (75#) and same for Barbell Rows (80#). It's so nice to see other women doing this program. I lift with my husband and I love it, but he progresses so much faster than I do. My scale weight has gone up 10lbs but my measurements have stayed the same or gone down. I really love this program. I use the iPhone app. Super handy.
Hiya, and welcome! Awesome ladies in here...they are all wonderful - supportive, encouraging, and absolutely bad@$$!
I'm about to do my last lift for week #2 this evening...Your numbers are inspiring...I want to get there...Slow and steady, tho.0 -
On a side note...and yes, I cracked myself up...I said the gym was packed, because of the snow storm I went earlier than I normally would have because I have the patience of an ant. So I had to wait for the Smith Machine...and then I did my squates and bp...meanwhile two guys were waiting for me to be done...this would have intimidated me before...but I just kept on..finished up and then walked by the guys saying..."there ya go boys, I warmed it up for you...sorry it took me so long." <snort> They laughed.
L VE it!!!
PS...WTG on the no scale NSV this a.m.!!!
Speaking of...Does anyone do Wii Fit? I am trying to find a work-around for having it weigh me every morning without giving me the guilt trip from not doing it. It's like the damned thing taunts me when I'm up .7 lbs one morning.0 -
@juliemouse...yeah, I'd punch the wiifit in the throat...I HATE that thing...like the little "uh oh" and then blowing up my mi just to make me fat...jerks...I haven't been on it since I dropped 40lbs but I'm quite sure it will still mock me, there won't be any wolf whistles..and DAMMIT there SHOULD be...so, meh...ignore the little b@tard. And thanks, I do think the no scale NSV was a biggie...I'm such a freakshow.
@tameko...
I'm sorry you're having a rough week...certainly sounds rough. If it helps we clearly think you're totally awesome. I like your information about weight loss percentage...maybe it'll make me feel better...I'll have to crunch the numbers.
I had another NSV, and frankly I'm good for the rest of the day...whew. We had a fire alarm go off at work...12 flights down, 12 flights up. yeah. I got to the 10th flight before I had to rest...never got past the 6th before..and this time my legs didn't even start to burn until the 6th. I prolly should have pushed through the last flights..but since a bear wasn't after me, I paused.
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Cannot possibly comment on everything (goodness I am behind, stupid work) but good job everyone.
Hiitme - something you may be interested in is that studies have recently shown that keepign weight loss around .7% of your bodyweight per week or lower helps prevent muscle loss (meanign your pounds lost end up being primarily fat). So if you weigh 175 right now (I don't know, just guessing) then 1.25lb/week is a good target.
Although at the higher ends of obesity muscle loss is actually not a big deal because obese people have a LOT of muscle (to carry the fat around).
I had a very tough time with squats yesterday and then my shoulders were still sore from benching and I ended up weirdly and horribly wrenching my trap last night reaching for something under the bed (I seriously don't even know how) but it seems ok today.... Little sore but not too bad.
Also re: the rowing machine, thanks for the tips everyone. I WAS pushing with my feet, but there's a constant partial rotating of your shoulder as you move back and forth and THAT is what was painful in the beginning, just the actual motion, not the strain of pulling. I'm really having a not-too-good week in the gym - I'm managing all my reps but its been TOUGH.
as of today I weigh 190 even.... with 50 pounds to go to maintenance goal.... 61 pounds to go to vanity goal of 129 ( a dream ....I only wish to go there for 1 day, as it was what I weighed at my 1st post-partum checkup years ago)
my math skills arent the best but I think that puts me at 13.3 lbs /month ( using 7% figure) and 3.3 lbs/week...
as I said Im not MAD at only 10 pounds ( I hadnt weighed myself yet today when I measured) just knowing I couldve lost more had I stuck to the plan
hope you feel better and the next workout will rock for you...I REALLY appreciate all of the support and info you share...
@samfirman....Welcome aboard0 -
Cannot possibly comment on everything (goodness I am behind, stupid work) but good job everyone.
Hiitme - something you may be interested in is that studies have recently shown that keepign weight loss around .7% of your bodyweight per week or lower helps prevent muscle loss (meanign your pounds lost end up being primarily fat). So if you weigh 175 right now (I don't know, just guessing) then 1.25lb/week is a good target.
Although at the higher ends of obesity muscle loss is actually not a big deal because obese people have a LOT of muscle (to carry the fat around).
I had a very tough time with squats yesterday and then my shoulders were still sore from benching and I ended up weirdly and horribly wrenching my trap last night reaching for something under the bed (I seriously don't even know how) but it seems ok today.... Little sore but not too bad.
Also re: the rowing machine, thanks for the tips everyone. I WAS pushing with my feet, but there's a constant partial rotating of your shoulder as you move back and forth and THAT is what was painful in the beginning, just the actual motion, not the strain of pulling. I'm really having a not-too-good week in the gym - I'm managing all my reps but its been TOUGH.
as of today I weigh 190 even.... with 50 pounds to go to maintenance goal.... 61 pounds to go to vanity goal of 129 ( a dream ....I only wish to go there for 1 day, as it was what I weighed at my 1st post-partum checkup years ago)
my math skills arent the best but I think that puts me at 13.3 lbs /month ( using 7% figure) and 3.3 lbs/week...
as I said Im not MAD at only 10 pounds ( I hadnt weighed myself yet today when I measured) just knowing I couldve lost more had I stuck to the plan
hope you feel better and the next workout will rock for you...I REALLY appreciate all of the support and info you share...
@samfirman....Welcome aboard
Its actually 1.33/week, for 5.5 (roughly) pounds per month, that would be ideal at least based on the data from that study. Long held traditional wisdom on weight loss is that 1%/week is appropriate, which would be a little under 1.9lbs/week.
Also you shouldn't feel like you control the rate of loss - I mean yes to some extent, but if I was to drop my calories by 500 and stick with it very hard, I personally wouldn't lose as fast as I 'should' at those numbers (if at all, last time I stuck hard to 1750 for a month I didn't lose anything and I was miserable), because my body just shuts down when I do a big deficit. Some people do just fine at big deficits though.
Either way though, I think if its working you should stick with it, but not necessarily push yourself to lose 10-15/month. I'd plan to lose no more than 1.9/month.
Also - this is just to warn you - you might never see 129 again, if you were very young or very low in LBM at that point in your life. I'm 20 lbs heavier than I was right after college, but I wear the same size clothing.0 -
Cannot possibly comment on everything (goodness I am behind, stupid work) but good job everyone.
Hiitme - something you may be interested in is that studies have recently shown that keepign weight loss around .7% of your bodyweight per week or lower helps prevent muscle loss (meanign your pounds lost end up being primarily fat). So if you weigh 175 right now (I don't know, just guessing) then 1.25lb/week is a good target.
Although at the higher ends of obesity muscle loss is actually not a big deal because obese people have a LOT of muscle (to carry the fat around).
I had a very tough time with squats yesterday and then my shoulders were still sore from benching and I ended up weirdly and horribly wrenching my trap last night reaching for something under the bed (I seriously don't even know how) but it seems ok today.... Little sore but not too bad.
Also re: the rowing machine, thanks for the tips everyone. I WAS pushing with my feet, but there's a constant partial rotating of your shoulder as you move back and forth and THAT is what was painful in the beginning, just the actual motion, not the strain of pulling. I'm really having a not-too-good week in the gym - I'm managing all my reps but its been TOUGH.
as of today I weigh 190 even.... with 50 pounds to go to maintenance goal.... 61 pounds to go to vanity goal of 129 ( a dream ....I only wish to go there for 1 day, as it was what I weighed at my 1st post-partum checkup years ago)
my math skills arent the best but I think that puts me at 13.3 lbs /month ( using 7% figure) and 3.3 lbs/week...
as I said Im not MAD at only 10 pounds ( I hadnt weighed myself yet today when I measured) just knowing I couldve lost more had I stuck to the plan
hope you feel better and the next workout will rock for you...I REALLY appreciate all of the support and info you share...
@samfirman....Welcome aboard
Its actually 1.33/week, for 5.5 (roughly) pounds per month, that would be ideal at least based on the data from that study. Long held traditional wisdom on weight loss is that 1%/week is appropriate, which would be a little under 1.9lbs/week.
Also you shouldn't feel like you control the rate of loss - I mean yes to some extent, but if I was to drop my calories by 500 and stick with it very hard, I personally wouldn't lose as fast as I 'should' at those numbers (if at all, last time I stuck hard to 1750 for a month I didn't lose anything and I was miserable), because my body just shuts down when I do a big deficit. Some people do just fine at big deficits though.
Either way though, I think if its working you should stick with it, but not necessarily push yourself to lose 10-15/month. I'd plan to lose no more than 1.9/month.
Also - this is just to warn you - you might never see 129 again, if you were very young or very low in LBM at that point in your life. I'm 20 lbs heavier than I was right after college, but I wear the same size clothing.
I think she meant per week
ETA: I always find these statements amazing but awesome:I'm 20 lbs heavier than I was right after college, but I wear the same size clothing.0 -
Congratulations on all the NSV's!! Very strong people in this group!
Amazing photos!!
Sorry about the injuries.
Welcome to the new people!
Squats: 75
I am finally back up to 95 lb DL!! Whoopie!! Big Plates!!!
OHP 60
I have to remember to go slowly now. I don't want to hurt myself again. Starting over was ok but I don't really want to do it again.0 -
ETA: I always find these statements amazing but awesome:I'm 20 lbs heavier than I was right after college, but I wear the same size clothing.
I have one too! I am at least 10 pounds heavier than I was in University, but I wear the same size clothing, too. :happy:0 -
Oops, yes I did.
I think she meant per week
ETA: I always find these statements amazing but awesome:I'm 20 lbs heavier than I was right after college, but I wear the same size clothing.
And yes, its actually kind of sad, I had dieted down over the summer (almost on accident actually) because my day intake looked like:
10am, roll out of bed, get a soy latte (~170) and a package of madelines (~210)
Parked at the college and walked to class (had to finish it to graduate) which was 4 hours with a break.
Drove to the barnes and nobles, had something like a large iced tea (unsweetened) and a piece of cheesecake (~600?)
Went home, had a bit of whatever super healthy food my mom had prepared (her salads have raw cabbage and broccoli in them) (~300-400 cals)
Sat all afternoon and night playing WoW
Sleep
Start over
Got down to 143, but was fat because low calories + no activity = no muscle mass. So I was an 8 at 143. and I'm an 8 now. And I still have some of the same clothes to prove it. Actually, 20+ lbs because right now I weigh like 167.0
