March Check-in&Chat - Green beer to fuel your lifts!
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Morning! Catching up on everyone's shenanigans and goings-on. I feel like I need to take notes before I reply so I remember everything.
Sodium: I have mine set at the default 2500 and track it just to keep it in check. I'd choose potato chips over a candy bar 9.5 times out of 10 (that .5 is for PMS cravings).
C-sections: No kids and am still up in the air if I want any (my picture is my nephew
). C-sections sound horrible but if you have to do it, then you have to do it. I plan to be fully drugged if/when it happens.
Tameko: go to the doctor.
Xidia: hooray on the ab-lettes (baby abs :happy: ) peeking through and the sit-ups! That's awesome!
Doozer: I hope your fish dinner was delish. And go drink some water.
Soosh: I still want to squish that puppy. Maybe pinch his rolls a little.
juliemouse: Good luck on the form tweaks for your rows.0 -
@Doozer & Soosannah - keep at it, losing weight on certain drugs is sooooo hard, so you have my sympathies..been there done that. And strangely enough I didn't need my drugs after I got divorced either...took me 8 years to figure it out, but my marriage was that bad..ugh.
@juliem wtg on the rows...even though you said you failed, that is some badass progress.
@tameko - pretty sure butt wanking doesn't mean what you think it means...<snort> I'm not even sure what you guys are talking about, my mind keeps jumping into the gutter...my bad. :noway:
@tree I never thought about the rows not feeling badass until you mentioned it..but yeah, you're rights...I feel like I'm doing good form, but that feels so lame to me...like if it were really badass I'd be slinging that **** over my head...
@jalio - I hear you on the video of myself...I actually considered asking someone to make a video of my squats...and then I thought holy hell why would I committ that **** to video...<snort>
@chubby - I do take notes now before I respond...
c-sec and pregnancy...hell yeah the c-section has an effect on your core strength...they aren't cutting through just epithelial tissue, they are cutting through your muscles tissue! Muscle tissue crisscrosses in all different ways, while it will heal it will never be as strong as it was initially because you don't have the criss crossing that you once had. That being said, you can rebuild strength and get to a happy place...it will always just be different, and a little harder in my opinion.
But I have to point out that most pregnancies do not end in c-sec...and childbirth is a lot like having a badass session at the gym. Seriously...for a lot of women there is a satisfaction on "how well" you handle it. I was a total badass, no drugs, fast etc. BOOM! and actually I'd have to say it didn't even really hurt, was just uncomfortable...but I have a really high pain threshold. And the really good thing is the stronger you are the stronger and more effective your contractions will be...so ladies who are still looking to have children, all this badassery now will help you in the delivery room...and then there is the amazing calorie burning exercise call "sitting on your butt and breastfeeding your child"...gawd I miss that...lol...600 cals a day doing nothing but feeding your baby...AWESOME!! lol
Obviously I just digressed a sh*tload...my bad.
Morning after the badassery: <--- I don't know what the heck I did..but I'm soooo incredibly sore today in every single muscle I worked last night. This is good and bad...I think it must be because I didn't get enough food in yesterday...or something like that...I don't know...could it be because I had to do my cardio first??? made the squats a lot harder but it was the same weight as Sunday...so I dunno....
Question d'jour - how are you guys getting this 1lb increments? the smallest plate I see at my gym is 2.5lbs.0 -
Question d'jour - how are you guys getting this 1lb increments? the smallest plate I see at my gym is 2.5lbs.
I think some gyms have plates in smaller increments. You can buy some smaller ones and take them to the gym if you need to. I'm thinking of doing that when I can't increase OHP and benches by 5lbs at a time anymore.0 -
Question d'jour - how are you guys getting this 1lb increments? the smallest plate I see at my gym is 2.5lbs.
I bought 1.25lb weights. There are apparently also washers at home depot type stores that have a 2 inch center hole that weight about right and are cheaper. And someone was using duct tape rolls, and someone else wrist weights...0 -
Question d'jour - how are you guys getting this 1lb increments? the smallest plate I see at my gym is 2.5lbs.
I think some gyms have plates in smaller increments. You can buy some smaller ones and take them to the gym if you need to. I'm thinking of doing that when I can't increase OHP and benches by 5lbs at a time anymore.
Yeah, my husband is handy with metal-type stuff, so he just made little 1.25 lb plates. So I go up by 2.5 lbs at my smallest increments. Amazing how heavy that 2.5 feels on OHP.0 -
Happy Wednesday all!
So excited to register for the Color Me Rad race today! Will be my first organized 5km and I'm doing it with my BFF which makes me so super duper happy!
Workout B this morning and I have decided that DL are not my friend right now. Not sure what is going on but I'm having some lower back issues when I'm doing them. Thinking I need to stay at this lighter weight for a bit :frown: Maybe make sure that my form is okay.
Otherwise my numbers are pretty decent still....working up from my deload weights, so nothing to impressive! Squat at 125 and OHP at 50....Like a boss though :laugh:
Gosh, I do think that I have to start to take notes here....there is just too much!
ETA: I used contractor rolls of masking tape for my fractionals. Each roll is 0.5lb! And they are cheap! But I also workout at home so as long as it gets the job done, I'm a happy camper!0 -
Hack squats + DLs = very unhappy hands. It doesn't look like we can use chalk, so I think I'm going to dig out my cycling gloves and try that. Oh, and a mixed grip on DLs. Anything else I should think about?
There is an ecoball chalk you can get (Tameko has mentioned this one) plus there is also liquid chalk that is okay in gyms. Maybe take a look at that....it does help a great deal!0 -
This thread moves fast! Someone asked about a replacement for rows. I think the newest version of Stronglifts actually recommends inverted rows. I tried those and can't even do body weight, so went back to pendlays. And I agree that the key with those is getting the plates higher off the floor. I used two very low steps to stack on.
Doozer: Glad you are eating! I've struggled the last 3 days trying to get calories in too, but mine is totally TOM related, so I don't think you can relate. :blushing:0 -
So excited to register for the Color Me Rad race today! Will be my first organized 5km and I'm doing it with my BFF which makes me so super duper happy!
You're going to have so much fun! I did it last year. Make sure you keep your mouth closed when running through the color stations. That stuff doesn't taste good. Also, I had a bra, compression tank, and a tshirt on, and my boobs still ended up being blue and purple for a week. :happy:
For juliemouse: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/03/skinnyer-shamrock-shake.html0 -
So excited to register for the Color Me Rad race today! Will be my first organized 5km and I'm doing it with my BFF which makes me so super duper happy!
You're going to have so much fun! I did it last year. Make sure you keep your mouth closed when running through the color stations. That stuff doesn't taste good. Also, I had a bra, compression tank, and a tshirt on, and my boobs still ended up being blue and purple for a week. :happy:
For juliemouse: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/03/skinnyer-shamrock-shake.html
Haha that's so awesome! It looks like just so much fun!0 -
Oh, and also ladies. I despise pain, but I've had 3 kids. EPIDURAL. 0
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I just realized that I was too busy chatting you guys up to actually post my numbers...wtf? I really thought I had???
Squats 5x5 90lbs
OHP 5x5 45lbs
DL 1x5 115lbs <----PR0 -
Wow, this thread is really moving!
C-sections, never had one, or kids but hope to (have kids)... not looking forward to the possibility of a c-section...
This morning,
Squat 145lbs!
OHP 55lbs!
Deadlift 155lbs!
Note I weigh 150lbs! I deadlifted more than my own weight! Woot woot! Granted they were more 1X2, 1X2 1X1... but I did 5 total! Does that count? Please tell me that counts!
All my numbers are PRs! :happy:
Oh and a few minor problems, I tweaked my wrist, I'm pretty sure it's because the barbell slipped on one of the squats, I finished the set and the workout but later it started complaining.
Also, not sure why but my knee has been achy, on the inner side (not back)... not sure what if anything to do about that... thoughts?0 -
Well today should be a fairly big day at the gym today as long as I can get these damn hamstrings loosened up. I may just run to dic.ks and grab a foam roller. I really dont want to have to goto 2 days a week on squats but right now that's what its kinda feeling like. But Im going to try the Foam roller, stretching, and yoga first though.
Whats on tap at the gym today Workout B
Squat 225 - 2 45s (yay)
OHP - 100 (I hate yout, but I'm not going to stall after being stuck at 95 for a month)
Deadlift - 275 1.25 bodyweight (Really hoping I can get to 315 before I stall on this one. 3 plates
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@ vegas I was having problems with the deadlift till I realized that I wasn't keeping my butt down low enough at the start and I was also too far from the bar. Which made me not pull ina vertical line.0 -
Wow, this thread is really moving!
C-sections, never had one, or kids but hope to (have kids)... not looking forward to the possibility of a c-section...
This morning,
Squat 145lbs!
OHP 55lbs!
Deadlift 155lbs!
Note I weigh 150lbs! I deadlifted more than my own weight! Woot woot! Granted they were more 1X2, 1X2 1X1... but I did 5 total! Does that count? Please tell me that counts!
All my numbers are PRs! :happy:
Oh and a few minor problems, I tweaked my wrist, I'm pretty sure it's because the barbell slipped on one of the squats, I finished the set and the workout but later it started complaining.
Also, not sure why but my knee has been achy, on the inner side (not back)... not sure what if anything to do about that... thoughts?
AWESOME numbers!!!! way to go!
As for the knee, there are ligaments that cross from the back to the front of the knee, and side to side...vertically. My guess is that you stressed the anterior cruciate ligament along the side...I'd heat and ice it..and give it a few days to rest...I'll inbox my bill...bwahahahah..0 -
Wow, this thread is really moving!
C-sections, never had one, or kids but hope to (have kids)... not looking forward to the possibility of a c-section...
This morning,
Squat 145lbs!
OHP 55lbs!
Deadlift 155lbs!
Note I weigh 150lbs! I deadlifted more than my own weight! Woot woot! Granted they were more 1X2, 1X2 1X1... but I did 5 total! Does that count? Please tell me that counts!
All my numbers are PRs! :happy:
Oh and a few minor problems, I tweaked my wrist, I'm pretty sure it's because the barbell slipped on one of the squats, I finished the set and the workout but later it started complaining.
Also, not sure why but my knee has been achy, on the inner side (not back)... not sure what if anything to do about that... thoughts?
AWESOME numbers!!!! way to go!
As for the knee, there are ligaments that cross from the back to the front of the knee, and side to side...vertically. My guess is that you stressed the anterior cruciate ligament along the side...I'd heat and ice it..and give it a few days to rest...I'll inbox my bill...bwahahahah..
Thanks!
I'm guessing those are the ACLs? It's a minor ache, but it's been persisting for a week off and on. I'll try icing it once I get home today and tomorrow and see how it goes. Thanks for the info! :flowerforyou: Your bill, huh? Gee thanks! :grumble:0 -
@ kit_katty yes, that would be the ACLs...try alternating with heat too...I usually use heat rather than ice..ice being for swelling..but aches I like heat...and bear in mind that while I did get a 4.0 in Anatomy & Physiology, I am still JUST a nursing student...and if it doesn't start feeling better you may want to consult a physician. But definatley take a break and let it rest, because if you do real damage you'll be off lifting for far longer...0
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Yep, those are the ACL's--knee ligaments are notoriously weak in us wimmen, so that's yet another reason why lifting is so great for us--strengthens those muscles around the knee to give it extra support.
re: c-sections...both of my kidlets were born via c/s. Declan was an emergency-c after his heart rate was dropping, etc. Delaney was planned because between kids, I found out that I had a blood-clotting disorder, so I needed a planned delivery. I contemplated an induction and try for a VBAC, but then I figured, why? The same OB performed both and she is a fricking rock star--my scar is super low, and with the second one, she stitched the muscles back together because she had the time, and she even reduced the size of my already small scar. I was so lucky! Because of that, my core/abs have never had the huge amount of damage/recovery that a typical c/s entails.
You can throw things at me now...:laugh:
Tameko--go to the doc.
Auddii--LOLZ. Oh, and never disparage my red bull again, you hear? 0 -
Howdy everyone. Great numbers going up! Y'all are so awesome!
C-sections- had 2, vertical incisions but also had a tummy tuck about 10 years ago to repair muscle separation(it was really bad) and all the loose skin.
I swear you need a notepad to keep up with this thread. Had all my replies in my head and poof they're gone WTH
Workout A for me today. Going to keep my squat weight same to work on my form. Bench press may keep same since was having problems with my shoulder and neck muscle yesterday, think it was just a bad kink, but I don't wanna push it. Rows yeah well they suck. May just keep all weight same as last time.
Think I finally broke plateau. Down another lb this morning, BUT I know we aren't slaves to the scale around here. But I still did a happy dance :smooched:
Measurement and progress pics tomorrow.
Hope everyone is having a great day and next time I'm bringing a notepad darn it!0 -
Can you set your pins at the lowest point and unrack it? That's what we usually do. Just to put the first set of big plates on, the rest can be added on the floor.
If you need to add a second big plate, what you do is roll your first big plate (on one side) up onto a babyweight, so its slightly elevated, then you can slide the second plate on easily. Then take it down and do it on the other sid.e0 -
I just posted a topic for awesome back pics....so here I am pimpin it out...lol..
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/915825-awesome-backs-lets-see-it0 -
I just posted a topic for awesome back pics....so here I am pimpin it out...lol..
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/915825-awesome-backs-lets-see-it
You look awesome!
Yea not quite happy enough with my back yet for that one. Plus I need to do something about the back hair it's kinda gross.0 -
I'm pretty new here
But today I felt great squatting 47.5kg, or 100lbs (i think) , on Friday it will be 50kg
Is it weird to actually fear the weights, because when it's on my back I'm like whoa 'am I going to be able to get back up!'.
I'm also dead-lifting body weight so I'm happy with that.
I'm sooooo weak in my upper body and find it difficult to actually increase my weights every session, especially OHP
Anyway, everyone seems to be doing great, very inspirational to see the strength which is achievable.0 -
@suznut...yeah, I understand, I can get scared some nights too...wondering what I would do if I couldn't get back up...100lb squat are awesome! very nice number. and you DL too...way awesome.
OHP is my worst lift..I've been increasing about every 2 weeks...so not horrible. I don't think there is anything wrong with sticking with a weight until you are confident. I've been at 45lbs two sessions now, so I do think next week I'll try and up it to 50lbs...but we'll see.
@doozer..I'll be your back look gorgeous...we are all so hard on ourselves. I know I"m the queen of that.0 -
I just posted a topic for awesome back pics....so here I am pimpin it out...lol..
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/915825-awesome-backs-lets-see-it
You look awesome!
Yea not quite happy enough with my back yet for that one. Plus I need to do something about the back hair it's kinda gross.
LOL. Ask your SO to shave it. That is what I do for my hubby every other week, of course I think his motivation is more to have my hands all over his back and get pampered, but oh well, it gets done.0 -
I just posted a topic for awesome back pics....so here I am pimpin it out...lol..
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/915825-awesome-backs-lets-see-it
You look awesome!
Yea not quite happy enough with my back yet for that one. Plus I need to do something about the back hair it's kinda gross.
LOL. Ask your SO to shave it. That is what I do for my hubby every other week, of course I think his motivation is more to have my hands all over his back and get pampered, but oh well, it gets done.
Yea got rid of my SO before I got rid of the back hair. Probably should have made her do that before she left. Tho it possibly would have grown back by now its been 3 years.0 -
I just posted a topic for awesome back pics....so here I am pimpin it out...lol..
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/915825-awesome-backs-lets-see-it
You look awesome!
Yea not quite happy enough with my back yet for that one. Plus I need to do something about the back hair it's kinda gross.
Look for a salon that does sugaring hair removal, with the paste not with strips. Its the least painful hair removal for the price. Most people are comfortable with having guys in and won't be weird about it. The place I get my ladybits sugared at does hair removal, primarily, and I recommend looking for that (hair removal and maybe facials primarily, don't look for a place that does it on the side).0 -
Yeah, I can only do the bar with two 1.25kg plates on, I did actually 55lbs, but I only managed one set and decided to deload.
That sounds similar to my press, I was doing 66lb for atleast 4 workouts before i finally managed to complete the 5 sets.
It's confusing with the whole kg and lbs, I suppose it's the country difference xD0 -
@suznut...yeah, I understand, I can get scared some nights too...wondering what I would do if I couldn't get back up...100lb squat are awesome! very nice number. and you DL too...way awesome.
OHP is my worst lift..I've been increasing about every 2 weeks...so not horrible. I don't think there is anything wrong with sticking with a weight until you are confident. I've been at 45lbs two sessions now, so I do think next week I'll try and up it to 50lbs...but we'll see.
@doozer..I'll be your back look gorgeous...we are all so hard on ourselves. I know I"m the queen of that.
Yea I should at least probably take one for progress' sake.
@Tameko Yea I may get it done before the summer incase I do pool stuff. Until then I doubt anyone will be seeing me up close without my shirt on so I'm not really in a rush.0
