Dawn, it's funny isn't it? A year ago there is no way I thought I'd be able to do the stuff I'm doing now. My low rep weights are now the ones I use for high reps, and I jumped in the pool the other day and did an easy 1.6km before I got bored.

All that steady consistency over time really adds up.

A bit of a mixed day. I jogged to a store near here this morning to check out their display (I work in a different location but same company) then jogged back home. Had work, just a cashier shift, then after we finally got out, I went to the gym to lift and jog.

16 - lower hyper

front squat 3x8 @ 80 - wrists were achy from it, probably won't increase for a little bit on these.
bar lunge 3x10@ 60 - okay. Also did sets of good mornings in between each set.
good morning 3x12 @ 60 - added these for fun.
leg extension 3x8 @ 80 - eh.
leg curl 3x12 @ 60 - fine.
seated calf 3x12 @ 85 - i'm guessing the little weights are 5 each, would make sense since the main weights go in increments of 20.

25 minute jog on treadmill.

Tried out small gym nearby. It's more focused on weight lifting, though does have a little bit of cardio equipment. The price point is a little bit better than the other one that's local plus no "try not to be too loud on certain lifts, so it doesn't disturb others working out." However, it's not 24 hours so no 11 pm lifting if I sign up with this one. Small space but with a fair amount of lifting equipment packed in but they make it work. Lat pulldown was a challenge though as I'm not quite tall enough to reach the bar. I had to get on my knees on the seat in order to grasp it. There is also a list of "rules" on the wall that has usual stuff, courtesy, don't drop weights and put stuff away when done. On it was "no gym bags on the floor" (well I had mine cause I don't have a membership or locker so not like I could put it anywhere) and the number one rule was... no swearing. Yeah the bros there that day didn't follow that one (the whole two that were there lifting while I was). Guessing it's not quite an enforced poster, lol. Upper Power was tough as I am near my max on a number of the lifts. I think I need to de-load on most but I'll just do a couple now and meander around the same weights until November. After the vacation to go to stepsister's wedding and such, I'll drop down on all of the lifts and hopefully get the schedule going to 4 days a week lifting. For now, it is what it is.

17 Upper Power

bench press 1x3 @ 105 and 3x3 @ 100 - oof, I almost failed and these benches don't have a lower rack spot. I barely managed that third rep on 105 and it was the slowest push ever to get it back up. I don't know if the guys would have helped me if I just set it down on me, hard to say, so glad I managed but blech. Hoping to test max and get 115 before vacation but not sure right now.
db bench press 2x10, 1x8, 1x7 @ 30 - it just gets worse, I need to de-load cause next jump is 35's and I've been on 30 for a while and getting worse instead of better on the reps. Will drop this one down for sure next time.
bent row 3x3 @ 95 with fixed barbell - bleh, not liking the rows. Maybe need de-load again or try a different type. Something...
lat pull 3x12 @ 70 - oddly felt way too easy on the one there.
OHP 4x4 @ 75 - felt a little better this time though still a couple rough reps. Oddly not cursing at OHP so far.
bar curl 3x10 @ 35 - they didn't have a 40 so just used what was available. meh curls
skull crusher 3x8 @ bar plus 10s - the bar there felt lighter, 2.5's were too light and I grabbed 10s by accident but they worked fine.

Then 20 minute jog on treadmill since today is short distance day. Almost 1.5 weeks until 10k. I might lift tomorrow too since it's lower power. My lift and run schedule is going to be wonky as friday is last long run then just do some short runs next week getting ready for the big event. The month is going by quick.

Beeps - yay! on back to Venus-lifting



TOM has finally reared it's head here... the cycles are getting longer stupid PCOS. And today is a bad day, painkillers aren't even taking the edge off.

But.

I managed to get a light lifting session in this morning before I was awake enough to argue with myself I feel better for it. Now if everything would just stop hurting, that'd be awesome. Can't do a heat pack cos it's too hot and my hot flushes are back (yes, now that TOM is here, the doctor appt is being made for next week/week after - pap smear, blood tests, the lot will all be done).


Frack it. I'm 36yo. I struggled with PCOS & primary and secondary infertility through my 20's and now I'm back to tracking cycles again because of possible peri-menapause. I think I'll decide to laugh about it, cos the only other option is to rock back and forth in a corner somewhere, and that's probably unacceptable


Only 4 squares of chocolate and 2 coffees today, so I'm hanging in there. Yeah, I had the bottom scraps from a packet of salty potato crisps too... but I had to replenish my sodium after the sweat session this morning (that's my story, and I'm sticking to it )


Here's to a few more days and then feeling like 'normal' again... for a week or so lol

Dou - I record all my workouts - do you keep a training diary? They are useful for this exact reason - see how far you've come or when to change things up!

Dawn - weird rules.... no swearing? I'd be out at that point, lol. I have found my new gym also hard to get to know - new equipment etc. I still haven't cancelled my old gym yet..... kinda want both!

Dna - chocolate and coffee are necessities, have as much as you need. And don't feel bad.

Julie - nice work, you sound busy but great you're still getting the workouts in.

Dna - you've had time out too remember..... and scale weight definitely isn't everything.

I'm on a rest week. Lifted Monday and it felt crappy. Did combat Tues and that felt hard. No working out weds/ thurs/ fri. Will combat Saturday and then plan the week ahead.

Jo - It was just a poster on the wall. I'm pretty sure they aren't enforced. Swearing occurred during the time I was there cause yeah, not sure why it's on the list let alone number 1. Found it interesting though since most just have the clean up after you're done or don't drop weights posted around the dumbbells and such, that I've seen. I need to do a pros and cons list of the options available then pick something cause it's that or keep driving to other location all winter long...

Dou - Thanks. I've never been much of a shopper and some of the styles don't match needs at the time. I've never really bought coats, not in the last 5 years or so. Always struggled to fit right with my short arms and round stomach, unless I went maternity. Now, I have more options but am picky. I want the right coat and the right shoes so I can use more than once.

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Okay night. Went and lifted after work then jogged on treadmill. Will admit, I had a candy bar before going to the gym and it was delicious.

This is all good.

I lifted yesterday - all good. Day off today as too much else on. Aiming for leg day early tomorrow.

Have fun Beeps.

Another lifting day after work for me. The upper/lower split does make it a little easier when going more often than usual. Though I wish I'd stop forgetting stuff. Yesterday, forgot sports bra so had to lift with just my regular bra. Today I left my phone at home (so no music) and I grabbed shorts instead of a shirt, so I lifted in my work shirt. Going to lift tomorrow too, meeting coworker at her gym. Hopefully, I won't forget anything that I need.

20 - Lower Hyper

front squat 4x9 @ 80 - okay though achy wrist still on this weight
bar lunge 3x8 @ 65 - okay for lunges, never going to really like them though
good mornings 3x8 @ 65 - took turns between these and the lunges
leg extension 4x9 @ 80 - slow and tough by end
leg curl 4x8 @ 70 - okay, tad heavy
seated calf 4x10 @ 90 - easy enough

That is all for that one. Now to finish things up then bed. Still have some glorious carb days (just trying to get a decent amount as I never paid them much attention) and continuing staying hydrated, so fun times.