Thank you all!

Yes, the barbell is 45 lbs...whew! Today is Day Three (thank goodness for having every other Friday off, I can hit the gym this morning!). My wrist (long-term injury) has not recovered from when I tried to do the Prone Jackknife this past Monday. So I decided to modify and will do the it using the TRX Suspension Cable...this way I rest on mi arms, instead of having to use my wrists...oh wait, the gym has push up handles...I could try doing that and see how it goes...then in the evening, it is Zumba Toning class - with weights..wohoo!!!

What is everyone up to?

Not sure what I want to do today. My sciatic nerve is acting up. I feel it throb occasionally. Today is arm and leg day and that might exacerbate the problem. I can go and just do arms but I know me. I'll throw in a few squats and leg curl/extensions too.

Umm, so please ignore my previous thread. The file isn't actually protected. My first ever post on MFP and it's a dud! Doh :-|

Welcome, Chellie!
Manic, what did you decide to do?
Beeps, why would you need to go lite today? Just one of "those" days?

Sitting at the hair salon getting my highlights touched up. Funny how little things like getting your hair done or eye brows waxed can make one feel so much prettier.

Hello all - welcome newbies
I did the first b workout of stage 3
I don't like Ytwls so I know I'll have to work it

I am also wondering about a sub for single leg squats - my balance is really bad so I need them but I do them for pt daily and don't think I am getting much strength out of it.

Nice job Sam your push press is great!

Thanks Pmag, I think I am! Workout on Sunday? Good for you!!

Bepee it sounds like you are having some good workouts

I'm working the weekend but will try to squeeze in a workout on Sunday

Today is a rest day, and I mean REST! Still kicking it in my pjs. What's even better is it's only Saturday, so I have two more days off and plenty of time to get other things done. My last workout for stage 2 will be SUnday .

I am also wondering about a sub for single leg squats - my balance is really bad so I need them but I do them for pt daily and don't think I am getting much strength out of it.

I'm wobbly if I don't focus on my core. Think about that instead and you'll be amazed at the difference it makes!

Thanks, cowgirl. I took my prescribed NSAIDs 2xdaily . I'm feeling good today. Thankful I took a rest.

Sam, I was in my pjs until 2 pm!!!

OK a quick question. Have yall noticed as you increase the weights the longer the workout becomes? For example: My workout was 15 minutes with 3 circuits. I don't count the exercises. I just now what I do. NOW, it takes almost 30 minutes to do the full workout IF I do the 3 circuits. Most of the time I am too tired and stop at 2 circuits (20 minutes)

yeah I don't recover very much between exercises. I like to keep my heart rate going. I guess I'm struggling with the weight so it takes me a little longer to get the exercise done???

Unofficial weigh in today. I lost 0.8 pounds :bigsmile:

Sam, I've tried to get my hubby to workout. He hates it. He won't do cardio and says he gets enough "lifting" at work . I think you'll love it :blushing:

Manic, yes, I've noticed the more weight I use the longer it is. If I'm doing 4 X 5 (I need really good rest periods between sets) it takes much longer than doing the 2 X 15 (usually just keep going and don't rest). Part of that is rest periods and part of it is just moving slower with heavier weights.

Sam, you became a sexy thing before your hubs, so maybe you've motivated him?

Ktaylor, buy the 45lbs oly bar. It sounds like you've already got some experience lifting, so you will probably need it when you start. I find the oly bar to be easier to handle than the shorter bar and I am 5'5". Welcome!

Got my lifting done yesterday but could only do 3 mins of HIIT. Haven't blown my macros for the week yet even t.hough I was over on cals just a bit yesterday. The scale is NOT budging this week even though I was eating right last week. Hoping for a good loss in the next few weeks so can be done with this cut for a bit.

Did y'all see Sarauk2sf set a new record for DLs in her state yesterday? She's 5'5", 150ish, and she deadlifted 325lbs!!!! I love it!

Happy lifting!!

I didn't see that record, but I think we aren't MVP friends....that PR is Huge!

I didn't need a refeed....I needed a fast! And, I surprised myself, yesterday, by just giving my body a break from eating! Yayyyyyy! Surprise-fasts are MY FAVOUrITe!

Today, I lift!

Cowgirl you may be right. Hubby is also working with a new coach who has convinced him to get back into competitive mountain biking. His power outputs in the woods are insane but he works twice as hard on the road, so his desire to workout is multi-faceted. I would like to think that he wants to stay desirable to his hot wife

Today was family fun day. We went hiking and bouldering up at Sourlands preserve including the dog. One the awesome things I love about Jersey. So no lifting today, but I have tomorrow off, so lifting I will go. My calories are way low today, but it make sup for eating all of my kids' Halloween candy.

I was watching a video today of a DL PR. 305lbs. She's in her fifties, and I find that amazingly impressive.

Welcome Ktaylor, I would go with the 45lb OLY bar also. Beeps, hope the fast went well. Cowgirl, you are looking great and you are lifting hard, don't worry about the scale too much even though you're cutting I'm sure you'll get a woosh.

Pmag, I HATE the BWM with a passion. 5 mins isn't slow! I think it's an amazing finisher to a workout though,

Sam, thanks. Sounds like a great Sunday for you! I think guys need something to "train" for and work towards. Gives them an energy outlet. My hubby is much happier when he has time to fit in his BJJ classes.

Beeps, how was the lifting session?

I think the winter months I will focus more on building strength. I LOVE increasing my weights and it keeps me motivated. My DLs are stuck at 165lbs right now(15lbs more than body weight- 4 sets of 5 reps) and my squats are stuck at 155. I want to bump those numbers up.

How did everyone do on goals? I got 3 sessions in, was under by 200 cals, and my macros were 37/30/33 (c/p/f). This week I will be focused on less eating out and more water. The 3 guesstimated, high sodium meals I had over the weekend have me bloated this morning.