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I am glad yall got a laugh
But I do hate them. The 12 inch step at my gym is too short but the 18 inch is too high. My knee goes beyond a 90 degree. I asked Alwyn on FB which was better "a shorter step with greater weight or higher step with less weight?" If I am remembering correctly he stated a higher step YUCK!
I don't see the Orthopedic doctor until January 5th . I am so ready to get to lifting.
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I kind of liked the step up (more than lunges and way better than core cause the crunches were boring for me). But I always used the shortest step cause I'm short. Lunges bother my knees more than anything, though I'm finding I like the back step ones more than the front step as I try different ones over time.
Feeling a fair amount better, no medicine or anything, so went to the gym after work to get back on schedule with training. In about a week, I'll have to switch when I go because we'll be closing at midnight instead of 10 pm, so I'm probably going to hit the gym before work instead of after. While I prefer late night with less people, after 12:30 am is a bit late to drive over plus not getting done till after 1:30 then have to travel the distance home. Better to go earlier since I won't have to be in to work until 4 pm.
37 - lower hypertrophy
front squat 3x10 @ 85 and 1x8 @ 105 - did a little better than last time but barely got all 8 on the 105, that's near my limit in that rep range for even cross arm stance
barbell curtsy lunge 4x8 @ 70 - tried a different one just for fun, not bad though a bit off balance with the weaker leg (left)
good morning 4x12 @ 70 - paused on the last 4-5 reps, not bad
leg extension 4x8 @ 80- decent
leg curl 4x10@ 70 - still challenging, but getting better and feel it more in hamstring now
seated calf 4x10 @ 110 - getting more challenging at this point
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Leg day today - front squats up to 100lb for 3 x 6. Split lunges up also. Back to 132llbs for 3 x 10. Calf raises 4 x 10 @ 265lbs on the leg press.
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So, after yesterday evening's mega session in the gym, which I worked really, really, really hard at......is it wrong or sad to be a little disappointed that I didn't feel my muscles SCREAM at me when I woke up this morning!!!
I dare say it will catch up with me during the course of the day, but I quite like that sore feeling - it makes me know that I am working my ar $ e off.....literally!!0 -
Haha yes Kimi - my butt was hurting yesterday but not as much as I thought it would!
So hungover workout today after one glass too many last night and chocolate for dinner
My mindset was shocking but somehow my body performed! Got all my reps with OHP (5 x 3, was 2 x 3, 3 x 2 last time), all my reps with bench and upped on seated row. Less reps with pull ups but that was after OHP so cool with that. Good stuff 0 -
Office party for me last night. Another one today and a football match to go to. No lifting for me today!
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I tried a new gym this morning that is really close to me. I met a really friendly woman in there which was great. But the place was like an oven which was not so great. The good new was when I dropped the bar in the squat rack there was only one guy in there. Pretty embarassing but he was nice about it and just asked if I was okay. Someone had tied a skipping rope to the bar and I somehow missed seeing it when I started doing back squats. Anyway, it kinda swung around and threw me off and I missed the supports when I tried to rack the bar. It was my first time using the 45 pound bar and it was okay, much better once the skipping rope was off it. NR 4a plus
Back Squat 45
Goblet squat 35
Bent over row DB 50
Step up 20
Push up still incline
BP 2 x 12 @ 40 1x 10 @ 50
Tricep 2x 10 @ 10
Bicep 2 x 10 @ 12.5 1x 7 @ 15
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Kimi I hate when I am sore. Well maybe a little is okay but mostly I am happy not to hurt.0
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Managed to get to gym after work. We didn't clock out until later than scheduled, so it was late by the time I got done lifting. Left gym after 12:30 and that was with skipping cardio. Need to run soon though as I haven't done it much, so maybe tomorrow night since I won't have work or anything Monday. Been raining a lot so pretty much most days are rainy and very wet out. Lifting went okay tonight but failed on bench and had to drop down a little on OHP, need to work back up a bit after having the cold this last week.
38 - Upper Power
bench press 1x2 @ 105, 3x3 @ 100 - failed on the 105, 100 was tough but managed.
db incline bench 2x10 and 1x8 @ 32.5 - found the mid range so did that instead of 35 and got challenging by the last set though might have needed to rest a little longer.
pendlay row 3x5 @ 100 - not bad, decided to do pendlay instead of other one
lat pull down 3x8 @ 80 - challenging but managed
ohp 1x3 and 2x4 @ 75 - 65 warm up was super easy, 85 not even close, so did 75.
bar curl 3x10 @ 40 - meh, did between tricep exercise
overhead cable tricep extension 3x10 @ 30 - challenging by the end.
Then for fun since it was too late to start jogging, I used the smith machine to do a few negatives cause my arms were too tired to try a pull up. On the top notch I can still reach the bar and my feet are on the ground so it's useful since I'll want to work on the pull up thing to get ready for the spring obstacle run.0 -
Man Dawn! Even your post sick failed lifts are heavier than mine! Go girl!
Mme-you're doing well! Glad you didn't get hurt in the rack!!
Kim-have fun at your parties!
Jo-good job with hungover exercise! Impressive!
Manic-I added step ups yesterday...inspired by you guys! I thought it was the high box, noted it as such in my log, then looked over and saw 2 higher boxes still...
Oh well, at least it's a start!
I lifted with Dh yesterday. It went ll, deloaded my squat again after my first set at 115. I didn't like my form, my right (bad) knee caved in one one rep and I wasn't going very deep, so I humbled myself and dropped it down to 95 again for better depth and form. Same with bench. Stuck at 60lbs if I want 5x5
. Sigh. But, I did good accessory work-back ext, Arnold presses, incline DB bench and step ups! Thinking about getting Strong for Christmas... 
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Julieboolieaz wrote: »Same with bench. Stuck at 60lbs if I want 5x5
This is why I stopped doing SL. Couldn't progress. Now I just aim for "more than last time" on reps and/ or weight with my big lifts. Progression is essential for my motivation!
Up early today - DL day. Form a bit crappy today - my body doesn't function well early in the morning lol. Upped leg press, upped calf raises. Got through the single leg DLs which I skipped last time - both because of time and the fact that I hate them
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Parties all done. Daughter dropped off for her travels to Switzerland. alarm set for going to the gym before work tomorrow.... All is well!!0
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Hi everyone, sorry I've been absent but I have literally been absent - I spent a good portion of the week out of town for a Jury Focus. Wish I could tell you I worked out or ate well. I did neither. We got the word on Friday, trial is going forward as originally scheduled, unless the defendants decide they want out and settle.
This weekend, holiday parties. Not as bad as the weekday foods but still not great.
I felt crappy all week, but I picked up where I left off and today I ate well, and got a little exercise - back to the gym tomorrow morning before work. I'm looking forward to being back in my routine!
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mmebouchon wrote: »Kimi I hate when I am sore. Well maybe a little is okay but mostly I am happy not to hurt.
I don't mind it - it is a sign I have worked hard and my body is progressing. That said, when my shoulders are feeling crunched up, I find it difficult to get comfortable sometimes, so sitting at my desk at work becomes even more of a chore. A darned good massage would be welcome right now!
I've had a scoot through the last few days' worth of posts and everyone seems to be doing ok, despite the occasional setbacks - feeling under the weather, a million other things to fit in life, etc. Look after yourselves - this is a busy time of year, and juggling those balls doesn't get any easier!
I've also been reading the NRoL4W stage 2 threads (of which there are pages and pages and pages!) and one thing that does strike me is that some of the names that were posting back then (2011/12) are still posting now - this is probably the first time I have been part of a programme that people really do stick to. Yes, it changes, it gets modified, we get stronger, we have time off for "life" or illness, but people are still here, still lifting, and still setting challenges and seeing results.
I think I've found myself a nice home haha!!
So, I've been to the gym this morning - I am tired, my shoulders are crunched up, but I went and I lifted. I wore a new dress for a party on Saturday which was very strappy. I will put it up as my profile pic for a while because I really did feel good in it and got some fabby comments. THAT is why I got up and went to work out today!!0 -
Dragging my butt the last couple of days. I'm not sure why but I could really tell at the gym this morning. I did 4b so onto 3 sets on Wednesday, yeah. It was really good I didn't have to do 3 today though. I hope it is just lack of sleep.
Dawn and Jo I just can't imagine working out late at nightu. It really shows how we all have different internal clocks.
Sue thumbs up to you for just getting right back at it.
Kimi you look great.
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Well, I went to the gym last night after work. We got out late again but figured since it was my days off (Monday and Tuesday) that being there late wouldn't matter. So, did lifting and cardio, left the gym just before 1 am. Went to bed after 2 am. Got a text message after 8 am and was clocking in to work at 9 am this morning. Yeah... Ended up staying until after 4pm, so now I'm sleepy. Had fast food for dinner cause reasons. Now I can report what I lifted last night and after cat is done napping on my lap, maybe do a little laundry before early bed.
Lifting went okay but think I need to drop deadlift weight a little to work on the form. Lockout is a struggle and may have a little rounding to work on as well. Might try rack pulls but would have to stand on a plate or something to get the height right because the safeties don't go low enough on the power cage for my height). I also hit right below my left knee during one of the sets cause afterward it ached. Didn't help the leg curl machine involves a padded bar that goes right over that spot. Got a decent bruise out of it. Also, jogged on treadmill for 20 minutes and hope to do long run outside tomorrow (along with lifting at coworker's gym).
39 - Lower Power
squat 3x4 @ 165 - after cold had to feel how things were and ended up doing this instead of 170. Felt heavy and slow but managed okay.
deadlift 3x3 @ 200 - rough. Should have gone lighter but was stubborn. Need to work on form.
sumo deadlift 2x5 @ 155 - not heavy but had issues with hand placement and calluses on hands ached by them.
leg press 3x8 @ 220 - not bad but had slight ache below right knee, found out why later.
leg curl 3x10 @ 70 - doing okay with these.
standing calf 3x9 @ 90 - eh
5 minute warm up, 20 minute jog, then 5 minute cool down
Julie - Thanks. It feels heavy yet always wanting to do more.0 -
Good lifting ladies! Even with life getting in the way (Sue and Kim) we always get right back to it! Woohoo us!
I had a good workout today! I deloaded my squat and really worked on going a bit deeper today, which actually felt great! I'll do that weight again next time, then start slowly upping it again. I think I'm in such a hurry (vanity!) to up my weights I allow my form to suffer and am not really getting the true benefits from the lifts, KWIM?. So, I deloaded OHP (55lbs again!) and nailed all 5x5 with great form! Threw in leg press btw sets, and added a third plate to each side! Finally over twice my body weight!! I upped my DLs and maintained good form, but did rack pulls since I'm not up to the 45lb plats yet, should be soon though. I even added some weight to my WHTs! 125lbs on those after a week off. So, even without skyrocketing my numbers, I am seeing progress.
Jo-yes, I'm in that boat with SL. I like it as basic routine it add 3-4 extra lifts at the end. I should switch bench and OHP to 3x5 or 3x8 at this pointl and see if I can make better progress that way.
I'm bigger than I was last year at this time. 10 lbs, and actual size too. But, I'm more solid, less squishy, which I like better. Dh was complimenting me on my "reshaping" this year...says he can see huge improvements and is inspired to lift from seeing my progress. I think that eating mor th past week or so is actually helping my workouts too...which is nice. I'll be continuing the higher calories and un-dieting through the holidays then revisit healthy eating. Maintaining is enough of a challenge right now!!
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Re form - I have been watching other people in the gym recently and some of the form is just shocking - whether they have been shown wrong, guessed, or just got into bad habits (or just think they look good because they are picking up a heavy weight) I don't know, but it makes me more determined to get mine as good as I can. I figure that lower weight at good form is better for me than ploughing on through regardless, just to say "I lifted xyz kg today", so that's got to be a good acknowledgment of how I am doing and what I want out of it. Much of that is down to the comments, and checking in on here - when you guys say you are de-loading, or stuck on a particular weight, or working on your OHP etc, I realise that it is normal and ok for me to do so to!
**TMI alert coming up**
Hubby and I shared a bath at the weekend and he said "and another thing.....my legs aren't squished against the side of the bath" Of course, he has never complained in the past about being squished by my substantial lower half, but it was still good to hear that there is a practical and very real difference now! A proper NSV for the weekend!
Julie - I too have had to get out of the habit of "being on a diet", which I have been yo-yoing on for 30 years or so. I have to say, now I am into the routine of eating the right amount of calories, I am actually enjoying my food more! No guilt - something that took a while to get used to, but another very big PLUS of being on here and getting into the lifting life!!!
Gym for me after work this evening -my first "B" workout of NR stage 2, so getting ready for that Cuban snatch haha!!0 -
kimiuzzell wrote: »**TMI alert coming up**
Hubby and I shared a bath at the weekend and he said "and another thing.....my legs aren't squished against the side of the bath" Of course, he has never complained in the past about being squished by my substantial lower half, but it was still good to hear that there is a practical and very real difference now! A proper NSV for the weekend!
I had to laugh..... I conjured up the image of my hubby and I trying to fit in our tiny bath (in which I have my knees around my ears - and he's a foot taller than I am!) - can't think of anything less romantic Nice NSV tho! Great work
mmebouchon - I don't work out late at night really. Sometimes I do combat at 7.30pm but that's about it. I'm in Australia though so maybe it just seems to you guys that it is the night when I post but actually it's daytime here? Usually I workout in the morning
No workout for me yesterday - no childcare/ had to go watch their dance concert/ got my hair done. Lots of sitting on my butt. Good job its combat tonight!0 -
I did my first attempt at stage 2b Nrol4w today. Normally I do my SL 5x5 first then nr workout but as I couldn't get on the squat rack today I just did the one session. I think may ache in new places tomorrow!! I'm enjoying adding the new bits in. Stops the routine getting boring I guess.
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Nice work everyone.
Long day for me. Met coworker at her gym though she was late due to having sleeping issues lately, but she made it and helped get some pictures for me. Then got in the upper body workout. Went to park to run but only got about 40 minutes because the path is shortened thanks to all of the water we've had over the last week (so much rain lead to some flooding issues). Also got a couple of errands done, so productive one day off of work this week.
low bar squats 2x5 or so at 135 for photo taking cause need dorky gift to send my dad and grandparents, so pictures of me...
40 - Upper Hypertrophy
incline bench 4x8@ 65 - warm up felt fine but at 65 it was heavy so just did that as my working set since was over a week since last time due to cold. Coworker also got picture of me on this one with her phone, not my best angle but instagram proof I sometimes do upper body, lol.
db fly 4x10 @ 15 - smaller gym so doesn't have as many dumbbells, had to go a little lighter.
seated row 4x10@ 70 - fine while doing but the one there was hard to pull into position. I had to use my foot and struggle before could sit down because of their layout.
1 db row 4x10 @ 25 - easy cause tad lighter than before, also did wrist curls with 15 for 3x10
lat raise 4x10 @ 10 - easy as they didn't have 12.5 to use
cable curl 2x12 and 2x10 @ 50 - challenging at ends of the sets
tricep extension 4x10 @ 70 - okay though wrist got cranky during one set
Then jogged for almost 40 minutes with some walking. My usual path was obstructed by water as I run near a small river and park that has a marshy area as well, so after a week of rain, it's a bit wet out there still. Might have to try the hour+ run on treadmill next week instead cause outdoors has minor issues, like flooding.
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I was expecting to have achy muscles this morning when I got up, but no....no evidence that I worked hard last night I shall re-read bits of the book today to see if I was actually doing things right!
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Lifted and did combat today. Not bad for a day where my car told me it was 46 degrees (that's 115 F to you folks over the other side)0
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Kim-sore doesn't really mean anything...you worked hard! Don't worry. Do you stretch? I always stretch afterwards now and that really prevents soreness for me.
Dawn-sorry fro the flooding...you're doing great. 40 minute run after lifting? I'm a wimp!
Jo-I'm in AZ and sounds like our summers are similar...hot,hot hot! Good job on the lifting and combat! Both in one night? That's a lot!
I lifted today, felt good. Added more reps to squat today since I didn't want to up the weight...5x8 is a lot more than I'm used to, but I liked it! Did last pull downs for the first time in ages too. All good, enjoying it still. Not sure if I will change anything in January...may add a few more accessories or switch to a split again...as long as I'm still lifting heavy I'm ok with mixing it up a bit.
Eating a lot! Calories are up at 2000 consistently now and my weight is fluctuating a bit, but the ice cream I overdid last night is likley why I'm up today. I'm behaving better today, and pushing the protein.
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The jog wasn't too bad and I found doing some walking lunges at the end helps keep from having issues with my left hip, though it ached a little today during the leg extension and curl part of the workout.
I don't get sore much either. It varies though. Same with sweating. I can be warm and sweat a lot or on other days, similar workout, I'll be cold or not sweat much at all. Can't tell when I might be okay to wear long sleeves or not cause never know.
Went to gym before work since I have to be there until after midnight. More people but I didn't feel too bad about using the squat rack for 3 lifts because during that time the power cage was free and no one came over at all. Wasn't until I had moved to the machines that someone else used one of them and it was a woman doing squats. Now I am doing my online stuff then will head out to work.
41 - Lower Hypertrophy
front squat 3x10 @ 85 and 1x9 @ 105 - not bad, got the heavy set even, wrist ached some
curtsy lunge 4x10 @ 75 - not too bad though falter a little
good morning 4x12 @ 75 - felt them at the end doing pauses for reps 8-12
leg curl 4x12 @ 70 - went back and forth between this and extension, might increase Sat
leg extension 4x9 @ 80 - not bad
seated calf 4x12 @ 115 - felt these but did fine
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Good morning all!
I'm done lifting until after Christmas. Star Wars tonight, won't get home until about 1am, so no, I'm not hitting the gym tomorrow LOL
I'm also contemplating deleting the MFP app. I really do need to cull my 'friends' list down to just you lot and the couple of local peeps I chat to frequently. I will have to make time to do that I think... I just couldn't be bothered logging exercise here any more and I've made the conscious decision to not count calories again. I've been doing a December challenge set by a dietitian friend of taking a photo of what I eat every day and 'tracking' it on the YouFood app. Visually this works better for me, and I can see the patterns, which is pretty cool. Apparently I eat an awful lot of vegetables and fruit lol
I'm a bit sore and tired today - squat session followed by a day of cleaning and food prep ending in a dinner party makes for feeling old the next day lol
Kim - sometimes I'm sore-ish, sometimes I'm not. I always make sure to warm up well and stretch a lot after. It doesn't really mean too much.
I am totally looking forward to my break over Christmas and excited about starting again afresh in the gym after. I was flicking through my records the other day and the increase in strength over 12 months is pretty cool. Over the last 2+ years though, is just amazing. I'm keen to see how the next year goes 0 -
Thanks for the input on being sore. I do stretch so that makes sense. I guess I am just after some instant acknowledgment of my efforts haha. Must be patient.
Dnamouse, I understand the need to streamline friends etc. I had a cull when I started lifting and got rid of a lot of people I now realise were not here for the same reason as me. That's not to say they shouldn't be here, but we were not supporting each other in a positive way IMHO. You have to do what is right for you.
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I got my lifting in, today, and I sat down to do a 3-week "calorie-plan" along with a 100-day scale-loss plan. My head is in a GOOD space, today, so I just took advantage of that.
For now, my "calorie-deficit" plan is to simply eat only half of my "plate". Because i have LOTS of functions out this month, that was a strategy that I have used, successfully in the past (2013 and 2014). So, time to just use it again!
I don't need to re-invent the wheel....I just need to BE ON THE WHEEL.
Sorry for "no posting" of late. Cut is going really, really well. I am within striking distance of the low-150s.....am down 8.4 lbs since November 9.
I want to hold the 150 through the season, end 2015 within striking distance of the 140s. Then cut again in January to the mid-140s. Hold it there forevermore.
I am still lifting three x per week, and can (finally!) see my muscles again.
Cardio is killing me as I have zero stamina....only a little more calorie-deficit until I am through to the other side. I shall survive. Oh, and:
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Dang beeps! You cut quickly! I'm less successful with it, and am going for maintenance right now, but would love to hit your goals eventually.
DNA-good for you! Finding what works for you is key! Enjoy your break and Merry Christmas if we do t hear much from you.
Dawn-good job. I should add some front squats to my routine...not sure when though?
Kim-good, stretching is a big deal to me, makes me able to function. When I skip I feel it! I'm not patient either!
I'm feeling really good. Not skinny, but very solid. I can feel muscles everywhere! I love it! I've still got some insulation over top, but I'm definitely stronger and more muscled than I was this time last year. I'm quite content with that. I'm recognizing better functional fitness this year, running up the stairs, bending, lifting and schlepping things much more easily, a general energy and vibrancy that I don't want to take for granted. My back and neck feel good, my lifts are consistent and progressing, I'm very happy. I even look pretty good. Recent videos confirm I look thinner than my mind tells me I am. All encouraging! With so much media input on being model thin...I need to take some time to embrace and appreciate where I am, and be content with it. I am SO BLESSED!!
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Hi All Sounds like things are moving along pretty well. I love the NSV.
I am still trying to figure out my TDEE so my weight is fluxuating quite a bit. It's in a down trend again now which I can't help but feel happy about. It is really hard not to give that scale number too much importance. I am wondering if it is just that my body has adjusted to lifting and is shedding all the weight ( fluid?) that I gained the first month of NR. I would love to hear about what others noticed / think. I went up just over 5 pounds but now I am back to within a pound of when I started NR and I am thinking I might need to up my calories a tiny bit.
Beeps good to hear that your cut has gone well and that you are happy with it.
Jo I could use a bit of summer righ now. ( green eyed monster) I am on the west coast of Canada and it is winter here which means wind and rain.
Did Stage 1 5a yesterday and it went well. I increased my pre workout breakfast and it seemed to help with my energy.0
