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Anyway, I went and got changed and there is a comment card box in my membership-plus section and I filled it out!!
I asked for a call from the YMCA....and, I hope I remember all of this when it comes. (I can see YMCA calling in 2 weeks and saying, "you wanted to talk about an incident on August 8?" and me saying, "was there an incident?!?!?" because I don't hold grudges and I have a terrible memory!)
I am actually writing this down HERE so that I can flip back and remember what the "gym incident" was.
Now, I would REALLY like to give the YMCA a piece of my mind....especially about "you might want your YMCA staffers to take Management 101 training because their communication skills SUCK *kitten*."...but, instead, I think I am just going to say this:
"As a VERY long-time contributor to the YMCA, in the thousands of dollars, who practices PERFECT gym etiquette 100% of the time, how do you think it MADE ME FEEL to have a YMCA staffer call-me-out, during a busy lunch-hour, with cray-cray information that she got from some one-time-attendee meathead?!??!?!?!?"
I am also VERY tempted to make sure, everytime I see ponytail YMCA-staffer, from now on, to do the V-fingers at my eyes and then at her eyes....I mean, REALLY?!??! She might be 19. I am sure she will be employed at the YMCA for exactly 18 weeks...and then she will move onto something else.
So, I will outlast her at the Y. I will outlast the manager-dude who had to THEN FOLLOW-UP to see if I was "really and truly" weightlifting in the free space....
omg
RANT OVER!
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Also, as my husband alerted me, when asked to "move elsewhere to do circuits", I shall answer, "I am doing super-sets".
Super-sets, for those that don't know (like me - D-O-H), is GUYspeak for "circuits".
If you say 'circuits', some weinerhead thinks you should be at the machines....if you say "super-sets", then, TA-DAAAAA, you can stay on the free-weight side of the gym.
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Oh beeps! What a horrid experience! Talk about ruining the workout :frown:
Circuits?! What crap. Super sets is a much cooler term lol
Good on you for sticking to your guns. 30 min limit? What kind of establishment is this? Who can achieve a good lifting session in 30 mins?! Bizarre.0 -
Oh beeps! What a horrid experience! Talk about ruining the workout :frown:
Circuits?! What crap. Super sets is a much cooler term lol
Good on you for sticking to your guns. 30 min limit? What kind of establishment is this? Who can achieve a good lifting session in 30 mins?! Bizarre.
There was a photo floating around the interweb that showed Planet "no weight-lifting allowed" fitness doesn't allow super sets. I actually had an older gentleman stop me one day and "I see you super-setting. You must be serious. Go you!" And what is with the time limit? The only thing that has a time limit in my gym are the cardio machines? Weights are every man for him/herself. My kingdom for a pair of 20s sometimes.
On another note: I started my day at the chiropractor hoping he could help me knock out the last of the congestion followed by some mini-golf with the kiddos. Still so freaking tired. I think may follow-up with my GP when I finish my meds.
BB a 500 cal cupcake is insane. I make crappy Betty Crocker ones for like 150 icing free. (can't eat just one though) I bet yours tasted far better, but geeze.0 -
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Sam you sound tired- maybe take a rest day?? Your activity with your kiddos is great but it is almost another workout.
Beeps I haven't done dls for a while but when I do I'll do some planks first to activate my core. Your latest gym experience was terrible.
Bb thanks - I will try again with the posterior tilt at the top.
Anyway I am trying to do more hiit instead of liss on my nonlifting days. I have been getting in some yoga and walking but want try something new in my schedule.
Hope everyone has a goo weekend.0 -
So I got my first official lifting injury today. And no it wasn't the usual pull a muscle or drop something on your foot. I was trying to move the pegs to a lower spot for my squats. Somehow i gave myself the worst blood blister ever and cut my finger. I started gushing blood everywhere! Got blood all over the barbell and the peg. Of course somebody that works there saw what happened and rushed over acting like I was dieing or something which caused everybody in the gym to stare at me! Ugh how embarrassing! All I needed was a bandaid and to clean up my mess, not assistance or everybody's eyes on me!
And then I still had to do my whole lifting routine after that. Difficult to do with a very sore throbbing finger. I did mange tho!
Also started the 3 sets of 10 today... it kicked my A**!! That is all...0 -
:noway: Beeps, I'd be calling them. I am of the belief that we have to advocate for ourselves, especially women in the gym! Good for you for standing your ground. Apparently the dude didn't know what supersets are either, if he called your work "circuits"!!
My shoulder isn't improving much, but I spoke with the therapist about continuing upper body lifting. She's encouraged me to do so, she said nothing above my shoulders, and lighter weights - strong focus on form, so I'm going for it! Today's session was with a therapist from another location. He process is very different from the other 2 I generally work with. Not bad, more deep tissue massage, more movement to free space in my joints and to give better range of motion.
I get Brad Pilon's email messages. Interesting article on his blog today - Beeps it talks about the Venus Index "rule of sevens" calculator for lean body mass, then presented his equations and discussed it all. It's interesting, I've never had my BF% done by DEXA, so I don't know how close it is, but according to the equation, my LBM is between 81 and 99 pounds. That doesn't make me very happy really. I should do a DEXA I guess because at this calculation, my BF% is about 45% - if I'm doing the calcuations correctly. Math isn't my strong suit but I divided LB# by current weight which gave me my percent of LB weight. 55% so BF= 45%. Does that sound right? Here's the article http://bradpilon.com/weight-loss/womens-body-ideal-measurements/
I'm off to finish cleaning and getting the house ready for company. Hope you all have a great weekend and Beeps, enjoy your vacation!!0 -
Beeps, that's just nuts. Supersets, circuits, whatever you want to call them....why aren't they allowed? That's just insane. I can't believe you were treated like that.
I've made it through the first three workouts in stage 7 and the third was much better than the first two! I was able to increase reps/weights and am not so sore today that I can barely sit down
Today is an off day, which I am kind of regretting after last night's Greek food extravaganza and this morning's brunch out with hubby but oh well! Some cardio tomorrow.0 -
"Super-sets" is going into my general vocabulary as of right now lol
4 workouts into Stage 6. Not too bad. 6A kicks my butt, 6B is a bit 'meh', but I need to up the weights, so talk to me after I do that I had to swap out the crunches for my more tummy friendly physio exercises, but that's fine
Last week I was 3/3... and I did 3x weights + 3x cardio sessions. I'm also now this week adding a quick HIIT onto the end of each lifting workout. I'm eating well, and lots, but being careful to get plenty of protein and drink lots of water. Things are slowly starting to shift around. Slow and steady, so its all good.
I'll be back later, just wanted to check in Have to get the kids up and ready for school. It's their school musical tonight and tomorrow night followed by a public holiday on Wednesday. Busy busy busy... I'd like life to slow down just a tad.0 -
Checking in with my report on the past week. My plan was:1. 3 days of lifting.
2. 2 days of HIIT cardio.
3. 1600 cals on non-lifting days, 1800 cals on lifting days. This averages to TDEE-17%.
4. 26% of cals should be from protein
5. 6 cups of water daily
6. 3 days consisting of 20 mins of stretching
7. No eating after 8 pm.
8. Eat 3 servings of vegetables daily.
9. 3 days of no junk food (chips, cake, sweets, ice cream, cookies)
2. Check
3. Check
4. 25% but I'm ok with that.
5. Check
6. Check
7. 6 out of 7
8. 6 out of 7
9. Check
So, great week. Stuck to the plan. Saw a loss of 1.6 lbs! Also, finished Basic Training in Supercharged. On to Hypertrophy! Actually I'm taking a week break from exercise and will start Hyp I next week.
My plan this week and next is to take a diet break and eat at what I THINK is maintenance. I won't be striving for any particular amount of macronutrients and will probably eat a lot of carbs. (I started already)
Hope everyone is having a good weekend.0 -
Hi,
So I got the book and I'm wondering how to start. I see the Phases but it's all a bit overwhelming really.
I have 60 pounds to lose and just started. Should I cut some BF first before I start heavy lifting?0 -
Hello
Most people wish they started weight lifting sooner- start now0 -
Ok so I had a great weekend- physical therapy, a good amount of sleep, kids off to camp, and I had a hike and a great lifting workout and dinner with my DH at a good restaurant !
Maybe I am easily satisfied but this ranks up there.0 -
Until I see signs posted all around the weight room saying "30 minutes only", i'm ignoring ponytail chick. It was a dumb thing for newbiee-staff member to say.0
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DNA You are kicking butt and taking names. PM that does sound like a great weekend.
welcome stalgiapaster! If you are eating at a deficit you will lose scale weight especially as a newbie. Get lifting. Your body will take shape and increase health in amazing ways. We are here to help, so whatever questions you have about the phases you can ask here, look at the FAQ thread or in the individual phase threads. Which series are you doing; 4women, abs, like or supercharged? We;ve done them all pretty much lol.
So I'm feeling positive today. I WENT TO THE GYM AND LIFTED!! WOO HOO!! It kicked my every loving behind after nearly a month off, and I will definitely feel it tomorrow. My hear was pounding the entire time and I had to stop every set to blow my nose. Still drippy But I lifted. :happy: My DL was 75lbs. and for everything else I used 15lb dbs. I was actually shocked at doing 2x12 pushups on the floor. I've felt so weak lately and I left off doing 11, so BONUS :bigsmile: It's"high energy good attitude week, but I'm not going to push it. Three lifting sessions and fun with kiddos should do it.
Now if my kids would just stop being annoying (I hate full moons).0 -
I ran 2 miles this morning and spent 3 hours prepping 10 freezer meals. Apparently, laziness wasn't on my agenda. I need to work on that.
Kroger had some Hatch Pepper Seafood Salad that looked pretty good to me. I tried it last night and it's amazeballs. Good for the protein, too! I read about imitation crab meat online today and it's actually pretty legit stuff despite the name in our new Organic World Order. I also found some other websites demonizing the meat. Demonizing real fish and... wait for it... corn starch.
Stalgia, just jump in!
Pmag, I'm glad to see you had such a good weekend :flowerforyou:
Beeps, I'm gonna have to go back and find this ponytail chick story :huh:
Sam, sounds like an awesome way to get back to the gym! I'm looking forward to starting a new stage on Thursday. Stage 6 or 7? Still need to decide.0 -
Sam, I have one cupcake boutique near my house that is worth 500 calories. It's a once-a-year thing. I really prefer to bake in my own kitchen. Last night: Impossible Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes with a dollop of Vanilla Cream Cheese Icing.
Beeps, that is some day at the gym! :noway: I agree that we should all be saying "supersets." Circuits are for curves.
Ali, try not to compare yourself to your sister. She's probably jealous of you if she can't live in her own home. I doubt she'd care to be compared to a 12 year old boy. If side comments are a problem, confront them fair and square. Include: ... comments hurt my feelings. I love my sister very much and she's my best friend. I have had to call her out on comments and other things. I'm also careful not to talk about my fitness/nutrition goals (I'm the fit one) unless she asks (she doesn't).
Last week, I caught myself in a fit of comparing myself to others. No good!0 -
Beeps, I would find the Wellness Director or the supervisor for the gym area and discuss what happened. That is horrible. I do my circuits/supersets at the Y as well and that seems crazy.
I am almost finished stage 1 and I have looked over stage 2. it made me want to quit. It looks overly complicated. I can't do lunges as they hurt my knees (which I injuried a few weeks ago). Feeling frustrated.0 -
Kate don't quit. You are tough and strong.
Sub out lunges. If I had my book I would give you a good substitute, but my brain is asleep. Beeps or barbell can give you a list.0 -
So I am feeling lots of glute hamstring soreness with hip thrusts . It is my new favorite exercise!
Anyone know why these are harder than a weighted glute bridge?
I need to get back to 3-4x weekly lifting.0 -
Runza- yummy cupcakes!
Sam glad you are feeling strong.0 -
Hey everyone, newbie here and just started NROLFW so thought i'd come over and join Already loving it!
I'm currently doing the programme at home as i work full time and am a single parent so my time is limited to get to a gym. Just wondered if anyone else here was doing it at home? I currently only have adjustable dumbells but looking to invest in a barbell as soon as i have the money.
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Welcome Rosebud! Sorry I can't help you, but many here can, I'm a gym rat lol.
Holy smokes am I sore, but I knew that was going to happen. After nearly a month off, it's bound to happen. It's the can't walk up stairs or sit on the toilet kind of DOMS. Here's to having a dreary day of rest.0 -
Happy Tuesday everyone. I did the workout in Stage 2 last night. I was worried over nothing. The FQPP scared the heck out of me but I nailed it., empty BB but I that still 45lb & I nailed it :happy: I also had no problem holding the plank for 60 sec, I wasn't sure if I could do that either. The only exercise that I had trouble with was the home version of the Cable horizontal wood chop, I just couldn't understand what it wanted me to do, I finally gave in & had my BF explain it to me. WOW was that a Blonde moment, I felt completely silly. Overall the workout was good & went faster than I thought. I'm a littlr sore but not much. Now I'm looking forward to trying the B workout. :glasses:0
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Beeps - that sounds outrageous, I would be fuming, too. I hope you get a full apology from them.
RoseBud - welcome! I do the gym thing as well, but if I get stuck at home I can do some of our free weights. We have adjustable dumbbells and a wimpy barbell - I dno how much it weighs, it's not even metal :noway: but it works in a pinch.
I've got my AMRAP for Stage 1 tomorrow and Friday, then I have to travel to D.C. for a work trip next week, but it'll be perfect timing for my week off in between stages! You ladies are all freaking awesome, keep up the good work :drinker:0 -
Welcome Rosebud! And anyone else newish that I've missed; I don't always get in here daily.
I did stage 7-4 yesterday and it felt really challenging at the time, and I increased my reps and weights, but today I don't feel sore at all...???
I was supposed to go do cardio tonight but the boys kept me up last night, and its been a rainy long day, so I sent hubby there with the kids and I stayed home with more coffee
Stage 7-5 tomorrow.0 -
Hey everyone, newbie here and just started NROLFW so thought i'd come over and join Already loving it!
I'm currently doing the programme at home as i work full time and am a single parent so my time is limited to get to a gym. Just wondered if anyone else here was doing it at home? I currently only have adjustable dumbells but looking to invest in a barbell as soon as i have the money.
Nice to meet you all
Welcome Rosebud I work out at home in my garage. I started with dumbbells and bodyweight substitutions and slowly went from there. I bought a bar with weights in January and used two dining room chairs as my squat rack LOL
I now have a proper squat rack with cable and a bench and I can't describe how wonderful that is :happy: Got it 2nd hand off eBay for a great price.
But it's definitely doable with minimal equipment, you just have to get creative
Sam, lots of nice rest today. Good excuse to avoid any stairs lol
It's a Public Holiday here for our annual show (Royal Queensland Show, google The Ekka lol). I got up late at 7am and did my workout then while the kids were watching cartoons. I think it's going to be a lovely, lazy day. Apart from the load of washing and folding I have to do
I am struggling with a cold though. Unfortunately this one consists of headaches and runny noses, the two banes of my existence as I get sinus infections at the drop of a hat - that's what knocked me off my feet last time. I am desperate to stop it in it's tracks, so am trying to get plenty of sleep and not go out in the cold wind so much. And I've restocked the antihistamine. I am very determined lol0 -
Hey guys, just a quick check in to say that I am still here. Exactly one month today till the thesis is due in and I am moving house tomorrow so its been pretty stressful here. I'm still getting my workouts in but i rarely have time to do a full one. Only one B workout left in stage 5 but I haven't always done the core work or the interval/BWM so I'm sure that will hurt my overall progress. ah well, at the minute exercise is taking a back seat as my primary goal. i'll be back at it properly next month.0
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I'm here - busy also. Lifted today - good session. Tomorrow is my eldest's bday, he will be 11. Today he got contacts and is without glasses for the first time in years. He is so beautiful :-)
We are having his party at laser skirmish tomorrow so my workout will be running around shooting a bunch of 11 yr olds haha.
Lift on ladies..... hopefully have more time to chat soon xx0 -
Pudding soreness doesn't mean much
I feel less sore when I have been working out every other day- so I'm trying to get back to three lifting workouts a week you are working hard and progressing even if you are not sore as long as the weights are increasing.
Funny how we question ourselves when we feel good...
DNA you are rocking it hope your cold gets better soon
Jo have a good time sounds like fun0
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