At 54 didn't know...
dafoots0911
Posts: 347 Member
I didn't know I would be lifting this much. I am loving this program because I am getting stronger. Never thought I would lift over one hundred on the deadlifts. I am in the first week of the program, 10 B and here are my results:
Squat: 90lbs 5x5 Never went over 75 until now.
OHP: 65/5 65/5 had to go down -- 60/3x5 Hubby was there to help me.
And now, wait for it....drumroll....D/L 115/4 115/5. My husband was there with me and when I did that first rep I almost quit and told my husband I couldn't do it. He told me to concentrate and look up ( I was looking down) and low and behold I pulled that bar.
Really like this program. I know it is going to get harder as the weight goes up but I am happy with my progress. Now if I can just get consistent on my diet, I'll be in great shape. Wanting to lose those last 15 pounds of fat, mostly belly. I do eat clean most of the time but when I eat dirty, it's bad. Working on that. Thanks for all your encouraging posts. Wish I had time to respond to all but I do read most and you are all inspiring.
Squat: 90lbs 5x5 Never went over 75 until now.
OHP: 65/5 65/5 had to go down -- 60/3x5 Hubby was there to help me.
And now, wait for it....drumroll....D/L 115/4 115/5. My husband was there with me and when I did that first rep I almost quit and told my husband I couldn't do it. He told me to concentrate and look up ( I was looking down) and low and behold I pulled that bar.
Really like this program. I know it is going to get harder as the weight goes up but I am happy with my progress. Now if I can just get consistent on my diet, I'll be in great shape. Wanting to lose those last 15 pounds of fat, mostly belly. I do eat clean most of the time but when I eat dirty, it's bad. Working on that. Thanks for all your encouraging posts. Wish I had time to respond to all but I do read most and you are all inspiring.
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You are doing great for any age!!! It sounds like you have a very supportive hubby to help you out. I'm sure you will keep improving on your lifts and surprise yourself even more!0
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You are doing great for any age!!! It sounds like you have a very supportive hubby to help you out. I'm sure you will keep improving on your lifts and surprise yourself even more!
^^That pretty much sums it up!0 -
Good going, I really loved reading this!!0
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Amazing! I'm younger than you and lift less than you !!0
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You're doing amazing, keep up the good work!0
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Thank you all for the responses. Will keep you posted in the May check-in. This is one of the most inspiring groups on MFP.0
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Ditto!! LolAmazing! I'm younger than you and lift less than you !!0 -
Like. Thank you sooo much.Good going, I really loved reading this!!0 -
Thanks for the motivation. I'm on it.You are doing great for any age!!! It sounds like you have a very supportive hubby to help you out. I'm sure you will keep improving on your lifts and surprise yourself even more!0 -
You are doing great things, strong lady. It sounds like having your hubby there is psychologically boosting your lifts (this is what some people need a spotter for, not in case they fail, but to make sure they darn well finish the lift)...way to go and nice to have someone so supportive of your training. I love the confidence strength training gives me. The physical changes have been slow and steady, but the mental ones are huge and fast!0
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Inspiring. I am also 54 and just started this week. I am weak yet, but your post gives me hope.0
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You got this. And you have come to the right group.0
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You got this. And you have come to the right group.
Thx!! A month in now and I have just started adding weight. Feels so good.0 -
That is fantastic and inspiring. I can't wait to do a 65# OHP!
Congrats!0 -
You should be very proud!! You are awesome!0
