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Samantha is THE exception. She's a rockstar :drinker:0
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this was me last year. I was 160 at 34% BF. I'm now 142 at 24% BF. I started at 1400 cals in stage one and by the end was eating at or above maintenance, between 1850 and 2300 cals daily. I haven't lifted in a number of weeks and I'm only hungry for about 1600-1900 with regular cardio sessions. I'm just not as hungry without the lifting. Also, my scale weight hasn't changed in months, but I 'keep loosing pant sizes ( I carried all of my fat in my legs so it's where the drop in BF is most noticeable, and I swear my feet are smaller lol. Don't be afraid to fuel your body. You need it
Streak challenge. Calories 7/7 and workouts goal reached.
Oooh, can I ask you how long it took you to lose the 10% body fat?
I am feeling totally awesome - have had some protein snacks post workout and am just about to prep dinner - and I have hit just over 1200cal - with just under 500cal for dinner - I think I am going to do it today! Just need to keep it up, and stay away from the junk!0 -
Beeps - thanks for the info about the step ups!
Today was cardio for me... weights tomorrow before work. Working 3 day weekend again
But will hopefully just do some of my quick little yoga routine at home saturday & sunday then weights again monday.
I worked out every day this week - super proud of that!!! And you know what my reward was? I gained 5 pounds!!! WTF?!? Been eating very good this week... perhaps I will have to start being strict and logging again - I just really am afraid to become obsessive about it again and cut my intake too low like I did before.
Anyways... love the motivation I get reading the boards!!!
Oh, that is SO frustrating...but you know that it is not real and will come right off! Great job on eating well and working out!0 -
sue, that's craziness. Thinking of you guys!
I ran the dreadmill last night. I did what I say I hate doing and just ran a steady pace (I did end up increasing after every mile or so). I ended up doing 4 miles and had a fairly decent time with not having been doing much running since starting the program. I think when I start back up at the end of the month with the running that I will be A-okay.0 -
Vicki - I agree that's not "real" weight gain; probably must water retention, so try not to get discouraged. You're doing a fantastic job!
LB2LL - lol at "dreadmill" -- I may have to start using that one. I have a love/hate relationship with running.
Samantha - wow you are a rockstar! Very inspiring!!
I finally completed my first B workout of Stage 6. They are SOOOO short compared to Stages 2-5. I really should have run (on the dreadmill) after, but I was not in the mood. Also I'm STILL sore from the crazy A workout from Monday. I have been eating a lot. On Tuesday, I went WAY (400) over on calories almost by accident. I was seriously just hungry all day long. I get like that every couple of months or so. Rather than fight it and be miserable, I go with it. I think we need to listen to our bodies.0 -
sue, that's craziness. Thinking of you guys!
I ran the dreadmill last night. I did what I say I hate doing and just ran a steady pace (I did end up increasing after every mile or so). I ended up doing 4 miles and had a fairly decent time with not having been doing much running since starting the program. I think when I start back up at the end of the month with the running that I will be A-okay.
I agree with "dread"mill! i run a mile before every lift, but any more than that and I am not happy. On the other hand, I love running outside! And come March, I will head to the HS track and do some sprint workouts.0 -
back to the topic of step-ups...I used a cardio step with 6 risers and it was awesome. so much more stable than using a padded bench.0
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Did workout S1B4 yesterday. Increased the weight on my dead lifts by 10 pounds (95 lbs. total), but had to lower my reps to 3 reps of 5 to keep my form. Hoping to get at least 3 of 8 next time! Also increased my pull downs to 110 lbs.! Was pretty impressed with myself!
Been fighting being sick all week, and I think it's finally beating me. Woke up this morning unable to speak and feeling like crud. I am supposed to lift tomorrow, but if I feel like this I'm afraid I'll do more harm than good.
Hope all you ladies have a great weekend!0 -
Did 1B today... not too bad... still adjusting to lifting and trying to find my comfort zone. I am doing this at home (for now) any at home version of lat pull-down? Or a good substitute?
Thanks for the positive thoughts about being up 5 pounds... hopefully by next week it will be gone, working all weekend so I will not be weighing myself (only weigh in at the gym)
Defintaly need to get/find something for my step-ups... hmmmm
Now off for a little nap before work
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I did the modified version of the lat pull down by laying on my back, extending two dumbbells over my chest, and then moving the arms backward so then I'm holding the dumbbells as if I was holding them straight over my head. It's in the book.
Tonight I'll be doing Stage 1 workout A for the 2nd time, so how do I abbreviate that? S1A2 ?
Something must be working because I'm starving all the time. Wake up hungry, eat, and hungry again before next meal. Every day, not just workout day. I think I'm going to have to reschedule my eating patterns to include more snacks between meals.0 -
END OF WEEK 1 OF FEBRUARY "STREAK" CHALLENGE:'
Ladies, let me know if you have "other" results than what is reported here....of course, not everybody showed up for "check-in"...0 -
Beeps count me a 6 of 7. I missed a workout on Wednesday, and had already taken a rest day.
Thanks!
Quick update. The husband is going nuts, working and moving around the room quite well. He doesn't want to stay in the hospital til the surgery but because of our insurance, he has to and he's not a happy camper about that - all good signs! He' is ol' ornery self and I'm happy about that!
I'm going to walk stairs here at the hospital today to get cardio in so I don't lose another workout day! Added benefit - iit helps me sleep too!0 -
sue - i now see you are 6/7 in week 1 of challenge - I've updated the spreadsheet on my computer to reflect this!!!0
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lcu - I'm a BIG outside runner. Treadmill is just ugh. I heard someone use the term "dreadmill" and thought that it couldn't be more accurate.0
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O Sue def thinking of you and the hubby!!
I finished Stage 3 today! woohoo! I would post my results on the stage 3 forum - but that place is dead. so, here goes:
dumbell single-leg deadlift: 10 -- 15
Barbell bent over row: 40 -- 60
dumbbell single arm oh squat: 5/10 -- 10/20
dumbbell incline bench press: 15 -- 20
barbell romanian deadlfit/bent over row: 50 -- 70
wide grip lat pulldown: 50 -- 60 (can't seem to get above 60 - any ideas???)
Back extension: body weight -- 25lbs
YTWL: 5 -- 5
already looking forward to stage 4!!
Also, I am back on my streak so next week is gonna be 7/7!!!0 -
O Sue def thinking of you and the hubby!!
I finished Stage 3 today! woohoo! I would post my results on the stage 3 forum - but that place is dead. so, here goes:
dumbell single-leg deadlift: 10 -- 15
Barbell bent over row: 40 -- 60
dumbbell single arm oh squat: 5/10 -- 10/20
dumbbell incline bench press: 15 -- 20
barbell romanian deadlfit/bent over row: 50 -- 70
wide grip lat pulldown: 50 -- 60 (can't seem to get above 60 - any ideas???)
Back extension: body weight -- 25lbs
YTWL: 5 -- 5
already looking forward to stage 4!!
Also, I am back on my streak so next week is gonna be 7/7!!!
great job on stage 3!
no advice from this corner on lat pulldowns. Looking back at old log sheets, I definitely stalled out on this move in the past.
arent those YWTLs the worst?!?0 -
YES!!! YTWLs are the WORST!!!!!! That, or my shoulders are incredibly pathetically weak...for now I will go with "they are the worst" lol
I just looked at Stage 4 and am excited! I loved all the split leg stuff =D
Feeling good slow carbing - going to a chinese restaurant for dinner tonight which is tricky (pretty much can't avoid corn starch) so I am thinking moo shi without the pancake or chicken in black bean sauce (at least it has legumes?)0 -
Vicki:
From New Rules of Lifting for Life, here are some alternatives (easiest to hardest) to "lat pull-down":
1. standing cable row or split-stance cable row (meaning: you could use bands tied to a door-knob).
2. DB two-point row (this is harder than #1). Grab a DB with your nondominant hand, stand with your feet shoulder width apart and knees bent slightly. Push your hips back as you bend your torso forward. Hold the weight straight down from your shoulder with an overhand grip (palm facing backward). Pull the weight straight to the side of your abdomen. Lower it to the starting position. Finish all your reps, then repeat the set with the DB in the other hand.
3. DB chest-supported row. (this is harder than #2) DB in each hand. Set bench at 45-degree incline. Your chest on incline part of bench, your feet flat on floor. DB (overhand grip) in each hand - row.
4. inverted row (this is harder than #3)
5. chin-up (this is harder than #4).0 -
You guys, Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment, but I really liked the YTWL!0
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allikat- yes. you are a glutton for punishment =D But I like Bulgarian Split Squats...so who am I to judge?0
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rachie - you'll love Stage 2. I PROMISE.
Beeps don't lie to the girl! :laugh:
Seriously, I hated Stage 2 because of all the fussy single leg split leg stuff but it works and I'm stronger for it. And now here I am at Stage 4 and repeating all those fussy single leg split leg things and I'm stronger still.
You'll love to hate it rachie!
HAha, thanks. However I feel about it, I HAVE to see it through. Its not a long stage, I will make it work!!!!0 -
Sue - glad to hear your hubby is doing better. Praying for both of you
emgel - congrats on finishing Stage 3 with great improvement!!
I'm still working away at Strong Lifts. Basically starting over at the beginning since I was out for over a month with my hip issue. Everything is going well - I'm actually getting much lower on my squats then I was last time.
As for cardio - I do a 5 minute warm up before lifting, occasionally I'll get some intervals in afterward, I try to get yoga in 3x a week, and I have been doing a steady rate cario on non lifting days because it really helps with the stress, weight loss, sleep, etc.
Streak challenge - I'm 7/7 for the first week.0 -
Managed to hit 1638 cal of my 1700cal goal yesterday. It was much easier than I thought it would be, after not even hitting 1200 for the majority of the time since I started on here - nuts and a protein bar helped me out a lot. Now I just have to do it consistently for the next four to six weeks and hope to see some results!0
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Holy cow, did my glutes EVER get a work-out, today! I squeezed them in EVERY SINGLE LOWER BODY exercise there was.
whadda-ya-know...it MADE A DIFFERENCE!
Ouch. Wonder if DOMs is gonna make a visit tomorrow....
My new streak = 10 -
Just did my first 100lb deadlift. holy crap!
I am amazed at the progress that we make with this workout!! Wow! I have to admit, I was feeling discouraged a couple of weeks ago but so glad I stuck it out. I know the progress will taper eventually but I am feeling pretty pumped right now.
ROAR!!!!!!0 -
Just did my first 100lb deadlift. holy crap!
I am amazed at the progress that we make with this workout!! Wow! I have to admit, I was feeling discouraged a couple of weeks ago but so glad I stuck it out. I know the progress will taper eventually but I am feeling pretty pumped right now.
ROAR!!!!!!
Awwww yeeeah.0 -
Just did my first 100lb deadlift. holy crap!
I am amazed at the progress that we make with this workout!! Wow! I have to admit, I was feeling discouraged a couple of weeks ago but so glad I stuck it out. I know the progress will taper eventually but I am feeling pretty pumped right now.
ROAR!!!!!!
Awwww yeeeah.
woot! woot! woot!0 -
Just did my first 100lb deadlift. holy crap!
I am amazed at the progress that we make with this workout!! Wow! I have to admit, I was feeling discouraged a couple of weeks ago but so glad I stuck it out. I know the progress will taper eventually but I am feeling pretty pumped right now.
ROAR!!!!!!
woohoo! Isn't that the most incredible feeling? Congratulations!!
Beeps, I tried to do the same thing - really squeezed the glutes. And I do have DOMS today! OMG do I have DOMS!0 -
Yep, that "squeeze" really did make a difference....of course, my work-out had TONS of lunges, today (reverse as well as reverse + curtsy), also step-ups AND bulgarian split squats. There were DB squats into a lateral raise, too!
I really should be doing glute bridges before every single glute exercise, but who the heck has the TIME! Even just doing this "special squeeze" ended up improving my performance, though.
It NEVER pays to get lazy....my lazy ol' glutes LOVE it when I get lazy (which, I've been VERY lazy in the glute dept these last 3-4 weeks, lol).
Have a good weekend, ladies!0 -
Just did my first 100lb deadlift. holy crap!
I am amazed at the progress that we make with this workout!! Wow! I have to admit, I was feeling discouraged a couple of weeks ago but so glad I stuck it out. I know the progress will taper eventually but I am feeling pretty pumped right now.
ROAR!!!!!!
Now what is not to love about weightlifting? Just asking! I know exactly how you feel, I got to this point last week and this week I did DL 50 kg (ca 105 pounds) for the first time ever. It's just priceless, that's what it is ::happy: :flowerforyou:
So, Rock on and enjoy! 0
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