I believe this is my first time posting here!

I finally got around to joining a gym as what I have for equipment at home is really lacking and I have no room for the equipment I feel I would need. Loving the gym so far and feel like I can really make some progress now. I didn't intend for me to be a New Years resolutioner but the timing is certainly right. Although I have a fitbit and still find it motivating I'm moving more and more away from wanting to do any cardio. I got on a treadmill the other day and didn't make it 5 minutes.

Today was super productive and I will be feeling it tomorrow. Started with a short walk down to the farmers market. Only thing I got was some gluten free focaccia bread. I used the no gluten (I'm not gluten intolerant, it just looked really good) as an excuse to eat the whole thing. It wasn't terribly large but I could have stuck with just half and been fine. I had been soaking beans overnight to make baked beans which was next on the list. While the beans were cooking I snuck off to the gym to work legs and abs. I thought it went pretty well. Back home and I started back on my month (or so) long remodel project - refinish hardwood floors in bedroom and new paint for the walls. The floor has been officially done for about a week. Yesterday was painting and a bit of patchwork day. Today just needed to touch up a few spots but did manage to take several trips up and down the ladder (more leg work). Got the trim back on and started the, move everything back in, process. Hope to have that done tomorrow. In between there somewhere the beans finished baking and I pressure canned them. There's always a bit left over so I needed to give them a taste and they were tasty. The rest of the night was cleanup and relaxing. It feels like I should have way more than 11,000 steps for the day.

Thanks ladies!

Welcome missy!

jo, ouch! I almost can feel it in my own glutes. Sorry that happened to you.

So I completed my week back at the gym. I'm actually doing a 3 day split now which consists of Lower-Upper-Lower in week 1 and then Upper-Lower-Upper in week 2 and so on. I'd rather a 4 day split but just can't find that extra day based on my schedule so this'll have to do. It was ok. I prefer NROL but I think I need to take a break from full body workouts in order to build the maximum amount of muscle I can right now.

My "bulk" didn't actually work this week, I ended up losing weight. I think the problem may be that I haven't correctly figured out my TDEE so I'm adding 50 calories per day this coming week and see how it goes.

On a personal note, the first few days of living with my husband were not what I expected. I would even venture to say I was miserable. Its a huge adjustment for me, I've either always lived by myself or with my parents. Also, I felt like he changed a little bit and got more stubborn. So yesterday I decided to talk him about it. Come to find out he was feeling a little bit overwhelmed too, having never really lived so far from home (I'm close to where my parents are, he is a bit far from his). I'm really glad we had the talk because since then, things have been much much better and I'm feeling quite happy right now.

Sorry about the ramble, just felt like I needed to get that off my chest. Happy Sunday you all!

Hello all! Happy New Year!

I'm back after being gone for 2 weeks. I had fully planned on going to the gym while I was at my mom's and that just didn't happen. lol

Happy belated birthday, Jo! Congrats on the new job, Ali! And congratulations, JL! You were an absolutely gorgeous bride. I'm glad you and the new hubby were able to talk out your issues.

To all who are sick, I hope you get better soon! There's a really nasty bug going around. Also, Jo, I hope your leg gets better soon as well. That doesn't sound good at all.

And welcome to all the newcomers!!

So, 2 weeks ago on 12/22, I did Stage 7 workout 1. It was horrid. I had slept maybe 4 hours the night before. I could not complete the 4th set. My head started to pound and I felt very light-headed so I stopped. Today was Stage 7W2. MUCH better! I had ample sleep last night and just hit it. I started with only the OLY bar for the incline bench press and it was way too easy. I have to admit I was a little scared of doing the press so that's why I started so low. I will up the weight to 55 on Friday. It was so odd but I was able to get lower than than the regular squats while doing the DB squats with heels raised. I don't know if it was because my heels were raised or because the weight was way lower but it was all good! And I was able to do all 4 sets with only 30-second rests in between!

Happy new year all. I am so far behind and the only thing I remember from the previous pages of posts is how GORGEOUS Jamaica looked on her wedding day! Just stunning. Married life is a big change, often a hard one. One day at a time.

I started Hypertrophy 1 today, four sets of 6 reps, and it went really well. I am sore and I like it. My eating has been hard for me to reign in since the holidays - I didn't go too crazy or gain more than a couple of pounds but even that bit of overindulging has been hard for me to get over and done with - and last night DH and I had a fight and I totally calmed myself down by bingeing. So stupid. We made up, everything is fine, but my TOM is imminent and I'm starving and tired and just want to stuff my face :P

I haven't posted here yet but I'm working my way in with this group too.

Last night I did my SL workout B. Went okay since I recently decreased weights except on deadlift. Managed 155 with that one, which is my max so far but will do 165 next time. I might increase OHP next time too because it wasn't difficult even with varying grip position. Squat felt heavy at 125 but was on a 9 day work week basically, so that many days of standing shifts can make me a little tired.

Today I rested. Tomorrow is cardio. I want to catch a zumba class some day. Haven't done one in years but miss it. Will have to watch the gym's schedule and see when I can make it to one.

HI!
Sorry for being MIA. I've just been busy and unenthused.
Christmas was very nice, and we spent the New Year in Wisconsin. Why Wisconsin? So my husband could race the Tuscobia Ultra, a 150 mile bike race (They also so various lengths of bike, ski, and run) IN THE SNOW on a fatbike. Why? because he can. Sadly, after coming in 5th in a field of 40 with only serious professionals coming in ahead of him (I'm really proud) He was wrecked. I drove a the way home, 1200 miles and 18 driving hours. With rest stops it took me over 20 hours. I went tot work Monday, but exhaustion is cumulative, so I took today off to recover.

Haven't been to the gym in two weeks, but I'm heading in for a Zumba class tonight and cleaning the rest of today. It's how I pump myself up to get back on track. Fun and motivating. I'm even going to track my food for a while. With holidays and traveling I have eaten like complete CRAP, hence, I feel like complete crap. You are what you eat.

Welcome to any new people.
Jamaica, you are a BEAUTIFUL bride.
Happy lifting ladies!!