End of Week 6 update
LorinaLynn
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I’m halfway through program. The biggest change in the past two weeks is that I realized I’m not happy with how lean I’m getting. A smaller waist is great! Losing a little in my thighs and hips is great! The boniness I’m getting in my chest… not so great. So I upped my calories in week 5, and stopped logging calories for week 6, as well as taking a rest from running in week 6. I’m not sure if I want to do an intentional bulk, where I would eat in a surplus to add more muscle mass, or just give myself a little break… but I’ve really enjoyed having a jelly donut for breakfast a few times this week. And maybe another one for a snack. And dipping into the many bags of clearance Halloween candy we picked up last night.
If I could transfer some of the excess fat from my thighs to my chest, I’d be a happy camper.
I’m at the point where I don’t care if I gain or lose. I’m happy with how my body looks, and I’m going to be happy in a range above and below (but not far below) where I am right now. If I do gain a little… big whoop! I know how to take it off. Right now, I’m more concerned with not getting obsessive about calories and macros, not getting too skinny, and fueling my body enough to support the exercise I want to be able to do.
Starting weight: 132.2
Week 2: 132.6
Week 4: 132.6
Week 6: 135 (Thanks to donuts and Halloween candy!)
According to online calculators, My body fat gone from 20% at the start, to 19.2% now. Again, I can’t say how accurate those are.
Squat:
Start: 45
Week 2: 70
Week 4: 97
Week 6: 110 (gotta buy more weights!)
Deadlift:
Start: 75
Week 2: 90
Week 4: 107
Week 6: 110 (see above!)
Bench:
Start: 65
Week 2: 75
Week 4: 77
Week 6: 80 (deloaded on week 5 and built back up)
Row:
Start: 65
Week 2: 75
Week 4: 87
Week 6: 90 (deloaded on week 5 and built back up)
Overhead Press:
Start: 45
Week 2: 55
Week 4: 62
Week 6: 62 (deloaded on week 5 and built back up)
And now for the photos. Still not seeing any eye popping changes, but more subtle ones. Comparing the starting pictures to the current ones, it’s more noticeable.
My lats are really starting to pop. It makes my shoulders balance my tush better, and gives the illusion of a smaller waist.
My rear is getting higher and rounder.
I have a hard time seeing changes from the front.
Squats. They do a booty good.
It’s probably my own self-consciousness, but all I can see is a raspberry jelly donut and a can of Diet Mountain Dew keeping my belly from looking as flat.
Next on the agenda, pick up some more plates so I can keep going up on the squats and deadlifts. I wanna be able to squat my bodyweight by my 8 week update. And maybe make a point to take the next set of photos after a lighter breakfast.
If I could transfer some of the excess fat from my thighs to my chest, I’d be a happy camper.
I’m at the point where I don’t care if I gain or lose. I’m happy with how my body looks, and I’m going to be happy in a range above and below (but not far below) where I am right now. If I do gain a little… big whoop! I know how to take it off. Right now, I’m more concerned with not getting obsessive about calories and macros, not getting too skinny, and fueling my body enough to support the exercise I want to be able to do.
Starting weight: 132.2
Week 2: 132.6
Week 4: 132.6
Week 6: 135 (Thanks to donuts and Halloween candy!)
According to online calculators, My body fat gone from 20% at the start, to 19.2% now. Again, I can’t say how accurate those are.
Squat:
Start: 45
Week 2: 70
Week 4: 97
Week 6: 110 (gotta buy more weights!)
Deadlift:
Start: 75
Week 2: 90
Week 4: 107
Week 6: 110 (see above!)
Bench:
Start: 65
Week 2: 75
Week 4: 77
Week 6: 80 (deloaded on week 5 and built back up)
Row:
Start: 65
Week 2: 75
Week 4: 87
Week 6: 90 (deloaded on week 5 and built back up)
Overhead Press:
Start: 45
Week 2: 55
Week 4: 62
Week 6: 62 (deloaded on week 5 and built back up)
And now for the photos. Still not seeing any eye popping changes, but more subtle ones. Comparing the starting pictures to the current ones, it’s more noticeable.
My lats are really starting to pop. It makes my shoulders balance my tush better, and gives the illusion of a smaller waist.
My rear is getting higher and rounder.
I have a hard time seeing changes from the front.
Squats. They do a booty good.
It’s probably my own self-consciousness, but all I can see is a raspberry jelly donut and a can of Diet Mountain Dew keeping my belly from looking as flat.
Next on the agenda, pick up some more plates so I can keep going up on the squats and deadlifts. I wanna be able to squat my bodyweight by my 8 week update. And maybe make a point to take the next set of photos after a lighter breakfast.
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If there's a jelly donut lurking in your tummy I'll take a dozen! You look fantastic. In fact, your pics were the reason I got motivated to start lifting, so carry on!
I know you're lifting at home and I think you mentioned a squat rack. Is that still working out now that you're at the higher weights? I'm doing this at home and right now my squat rack is also called my husband- not a bad deal since he serenades me on guitar during rest breaks. The downside is having to coordinate both our schedules to make it work (not to mention the grumbling when he's tired.) Sooner or later I'll need to "upgrade". Just wondering if I'll get by with the squat rack or need to save my pennies for a power rack.0 -
Thanks!
No squat rack.... I'm still doing hack squats. Like this: http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/Quadriceps/BBHackSquat.html
I'm getting the progress I want in both increasing my weights and lifting my rear, so I'm content to keep at it. The bigger problem I'm having is with the overhead press... The actual press is easy, or at least, I'm not having major struggles with it. It's getting the bar into position first that's tricky.0 -
You look great! You can really see a difference in your arms, shoulders, legs & rear.
I've been on the program about 4 weeks and dont think I'm getting that kind of rear lift but I haven't been brave enough to take pictures. Your post inspires me to keep at it, thank you!!0 -
Your lats and rear look amazing! We have similar bodies and that's part of the reason I decided to lift...you results were too impressive to ignore! You mentioned somewhere about have a large ribcage - me too! My husband kids around that the bottom ribs stick out more than my small chest...making it look like my boobs are just really low. Big ribs equal big waist though...I can't believe how much your lats popped and it really does help create the illusuion of a more defined waist. Great results.0
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You look great!
As always, you're inspiring me.0 -
Looking great, love your updates 0
