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LOL Sam - yup, I had my 13 year old rescue me from under the bar the other day - sucks!!!!0
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I am also,planning to be in washington for the women's march.
I worked today, have a MAJOR headache, and still too sad. The anger will come....I am a bit weirded out at how long it is taking for my sadness to turn into anger....
Tomorrow, I lift!0 -
I can't even read the news these days. It's just so upsetting.
Anyway, I ran my 6.1 miles yesterday, resting today. I still feel off from the weekend. I have another busy week at work coming up. And I've already eaten both my breakfast and my lunch, and it's only 9:45 am here.1 -
I did lift, today.
I did weight, today.
I have a 12-week fat-loss plan that I am in week 1 of.
I am following that, immediately, with a 12-week-inches-loss plan.
So, that is 24-weeks of "self-care" and I really need to pay attention to these things, in myself, to be at MY optimum health!
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Sounds like a plan Beeps.
I had a productive Monday at work and hit over 6k steps before leaving the building.
Tonight: Redbox and chill.0 -
Beeps, what's the difference between a fat loss plan and an inches loss plan? Good job on lifting!
Sam - sounds luxurious!
I did Strong Curves, week 5-8, Workout A #3 today
Hip thrust - 3x20@30 lbs with 3s pause
One arm row - 3x8@30lbs
Goblet squat - 3x20@27.5 lbs
Bench press - 3x12@55 lbs
Romanian deadlift - 3x15@55 lbs
Side lying abduction - 1x30 each side
Front plank - 60s
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Aigre....no "real life" difference.
My fat-loss plan is "scale-focused". My inches-loss plan is not. That's about it!0 -
Busy day and I got to the gym.
Strong Stage 4 WO A5
Back Squat 3x10@ 80, 85, 95
Asst. Chin up: 3x10
Step ups: (5 risers) 3x10@25dbs
DB BP: 3x10@25dbs
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Ok, so after my minor breakdown I have my new attack plan!!
I'm going back to Strong - yes I know the flip flopping I do on programming is ridiculous. Although I like Stronglifts and Wendler, my aim is to lose fat. Stronglifts and Wendler make me stronger, sure, but they don't actually do anything to get me towards goals.
I also need to get my PCOS/diet in check. This is going to be something towards lower carb, definitely without sugar, something to control the insulin resistance, maybe paleo, maybe low GI, need some definites on that one, but I have a general aim.
I'm going to make the changes slowly - set up a weekly challenge for myself (like, drink only 2 cups of tea a day, all other drinks must be water), and then concentrate on it for 7 days. The next week add in another challenge too.
The challenges might not be diet/fitness related either, just general challenges that would make my life better!
Anywho, I've rambled on enough - today is meal plan day!! Have a great Wednesday0 -
Stephie - good plan! Are you going to pick up where you left off, or start over? I really like Strong. I think I'll do it again someday. Have fun meal planning!
Samntha - nice workout! It feels good to deload at points to really work on form, doesn't it?
Beeps - got it! Go for it!
Ran my usual 3.2 miles this morning. Stepped in a huge puddle, thankfully almost at the end though!
I've also been thinking about where I am going to go from here.
One of my friends posted on Facebook about a half marathon that he ran, and it got me thinking. I ran a half marathon in 2003, after less than 6 months of any running. I think I would like to do it again, but being older and wiser, plan a little bit better. So maybe aiming for Fall 2017.
But. I basically got told by the ETP coach to "get out of my own way" referring to my tendency to want to try to cut more at this point. His view is I should pretty much maintain for a while since I've lost a fairly significant amount and try to improve performance/strength/recomp. I'm currently maintaining and eating what seems like pretty good amounts of food, so maybe this is best.
So I have also been toying around with moving to a 4 day/week strength program. Maybe just doing the advanced template of Strong Curves 4x/week. Or maybe a split. ETP sells a program that is a 4 day/week split that a lot of users give good reviews. It's only $30 so not a huge investment, but not a lot of unbiased info out there and hard to see what is actually in the programs before buying it. (Samntha, do you know any more about this program? You always seem to be up on this stuff )
To move to a 4x/week strength though, I would have to either cut back to 2x/week running, or do both on the same day (upper body workout then run). Not sure if this would be feasible. I don't want to lose too much from my running because of possible half marathon goal.
But the plan for now is to just continue with the status quo (eating maintenance, 3x/week Strong Curves, 3x/week running) until the end of the year. But it's fun to think about what comes next!0 -
Nice lifting, samntha!
Stephie - I might go back to Strong, too...pick up where I left off. I was SO excited about that program one year ago....perhaps I can tap into that "excitement".
Aigre - I like it that we are figuring out "the future" before 2016 turns into 2017....lots of people wait for that "New Year's" shot-in-the-arm and I feel GREAT that we are tackling some of the decision-making NOW.
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Girls, ya'll making me crazy with the switching around!
You know goals are the most important - focus on those and the rest will come.
Stephie - make sure the 'diet' is sustainable. That means YOU have to ENJOY it. I have a reasonably strict diet but I don't go without any of the things I love. You don't need to follow someone else's plan - make up your own because it's about YOU.
Aigre - yes it's hard to balance cardio and lifting. You probably need to decide whether your aim is to get leaner first (and likely lose strength) or get stronger (hard to do when marathon training!).
Yesterday was supposed to be cardio for me but was up at 3am for a birth so decided to scrap it. Got my body fat done and one my 'bulk' cycle I have managed to drop to 12.8% (on callipers - way underestimates). So, despite increasing my calories, my 90-120 min lifting workouts seem to be doing the trick as my weight has stayed the same. Yay for muscle mass! Also means I can still eat more and still scrap the odd cardio session lol Also turns out there is a DEXA scan option now an hour or so from where I live. Will definitely get that done again soon so can compare the callipers to that.
Deadlifts today - hurrah
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Beeps - will be awesome to see you go through Strong!
Jo - Nice results on the BF test! For reference, my scale tells me I'm 28-29% (at 5'5", 133 lbs) so that's like more than twice the fat you have!
I like planning for the future and switching to something new. Keeps me interested My goal is really neither get lean or gain strength, honestly. I mean, both are my goals sort of but it's more about seeing what happens, enjoying the process, keeping myself healthy, and not so much that I need to be able to squat 200 or whatever.
Anyway, Strong Curves, workout B #3
SL glute bridges - 3x20 each side
Chin ups (band assisted) - 1x6, 1x4, 1x5
Lunges - 3x12@15 lbs DBs
DB military press - 1x10, 2x12@15 lbs DBs
Reverse hyper - 3x20
Side lying clam - 1x30 each side
Swiss ball crunches - 1x30
Side crunches - 1x20 each side
It's almost Friday!1 -
It's a tough call with some fun options that it's hard to stick to one at times. Or maybe I'm talking about my novels cause I jump around on those very often. I'm only doing two this month but even then I couldn't just pick one and focus on that for a single month. lol
Went to gym yesterday but was home late and had work this morning early (not scheduled that early but was asked the previous shift if I could go in earlier than set) so I didn't post things afterwards. Trying to type now but it's taking me longer to type because cat thinks she needs to be in my lap.
Lifting went okay and I did upper body except minor thing. Not sure what caused the issue but for the last three days my left elbow has been causing me problems. It's not sharp but there is dull pain on a regular basis. Not lifting per se as they happen at random depending on how my arm is held and such. Quite a nuisance as the left is my good arm and not supposed to be giving pain. Had the minor aches when lifting too, push press, but hasn't been bad at all.
band pulls - 3x10
push press - 2x8 @ 45, 3x6 @ 65 and 1x6 @ 70 with straps (trying it out)
cable bicep curls - 3x8 @ 35
tricep pushdown - 3x10 @ 35
clean - 3x8 @ 50
20 minute jog on treadmill
Weight wise, even though I haven't tracked for weeks and had days where it was a little more than usual, things went decent. I came in at 132.4 two days ago, so have maintained for the few weeks of not tracking or spending much time in the gym. Not bad. Now, I need to get my goals figured out so I can align my training and fine a new gym.
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Dawn - could be tennis or golfers elbow. I get golfers elbow and have had to modify my upper body workouts to be elbow friendly.
Bench/ OHP day for me. Got all my reps - hurrah! And the 125 pushups
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I did lift, yesterday. And cardio, today.
I have decided to pull out my Venus program....I really did like Phase 2. It worked well for me during my 2012 "cut". I will try to just "rinse and repeat". BOOM!0 -
Jo - Yay for reps and pushups. So far the elbow is more of a hassle at work since I am doing retail and stocking products, etc for a good part of my shift or bagging what people buy when I'm at the register. But I've only lifted once with it bothering me so far. Good thing tomorrow is leg day instead of upper body. ;-)
Beeps - sounds like you have a plan.
Today was just writing. Sister has car but I hope to go to gym tomorrow.0 -
Today, I hate being a girl. I'm ovulating, so tired, cranky, and sore. Maybe I'll get to the gym tomorrow. Today started my new macros for Performance. I get to eat ALL the FOOD.
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Ah, I'm behind in catching up here!
Samntha - hope you feel better, but yeay for higher macros!
Dawn - hope your elbow feels better!
Beeps - what is Venus program?
Jo - 125 pushups
Anyway, Friday I ran (3.2 miles).
Saturday I did Strong Curves Workout C #3
I got new 10lb bumper plates and wanted to try them out
Hip thrust with pause - 3x20@53 lbs
Inverted row - 3x10
Back squat - got sick of goblet squats and they were hurting my wrists. 3x12@53 lbs
Narrow grip bench press - 3x8@53 lbs
X band walk - 1x30 each side
Swiss ball crunches - 1x30
Band rotary hold - 1x30s each side
And then yesterday I ran 6.1 miles.
I measured myself this weekend and I was really disappointed that I haven't lost any inches since mid-August when I last measured. I've lost 5-6 pounds since then too, so what gives? Trying to hold on to my *kitten* until after the holidays, then may ask for lower macros to get below 130. I don't think this building muscle stuff works for me
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Beeps - what is Venus program?
...when I first joined Venus, it was a (small) online community, a nutrition calculator, and a workout regimen. Titled: Venus Index. Then it morphed into Venus Factor (I think....) and it now has a following in the tens-of-thousands, a nutrition calculator, and several workout regimens.
It costs $$ to join....when I joined, though, they offered a "lifetime" membership for the fee, and so I think I have been grandfathered into everything that has come since.
I printed out most of the workouts YEARS ago....and I still return to them because they actually work for me!0 -
I did lift, today.
And, heading into week 3 of "diet" and I am about 2.8 lbs down, which I am happy with.0 -
Squats yesterday - pretty pleased as got 5 sets of 10 at 110lbs (50kg). Previously this was my max when squatting truly to depth (hips lower than knees). Then front squats, 4 sets of 10 at 90lbs. Trying to convince myself that I can actually do a reasonable max squat if I can do that kind of volume lol.
Bench and MASSAGE today - woohoo.
Meeting up with (new) trainer Saturday - he's already helped a lot.0 -
Sam - yay for food!
Aigre - nice workouts there. Envying the bumper plates. I haven't measured in months but doubt I'd get great results. Why is it so hard to get below 130? I feel your frustration there as I'm still in the 130's too.
Beeps - it sounds interesting.
Early shift today then made myself go to gym after resting a little as I had a massive headache. Forgot phone so didn't have my music, which meant listening to the people around as before 7 pm means not only others around but often training sessions. Some were interesting to listen to like the pair of women who worked with the one trainer. Focused on legs tonight though still lifting lighter since working to get consistent again.
Squat - 2x10 @ 45, 1x8 @ 95, 1x8 @ 135 and 3x5 @ 155
Good Morning - 3x10 @ 75
Curtsy Lunge - 3x8 @ 75
Glute Cable Kickback - 3x8 @ 20
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Dawn - I love the bumper plates. Even though I have no desire to do any Olympic lifting. Just like how they feel and how they look big to make me look like I'm lifting more weight (alone in my house)! That's how ridiculous I am! Nice workout!
Jo - glad you're getting a new coach!
Beeps - how funny about the Venus Factor! Going to something that has worked in the past is a great idea though.
Anyway, another Strong Curves workout today. Still playing with the bumper plates.
Hip thrusts w pause - 3x20@58 lbs
One arm DB row - 3x12@25 lbs
Back squat - 2x12, 1x15@58 lbs
Bench press - 3x8@58 lbs
Romanian deadlift - 3x15@64 lbs
Side lying abduction - 1x30 each side
Front plank - 75s
Side plank - 30s each side
Feeling good and sleeping well lately. Tomorrow I'm taking half a day off and then I'll be off the rest of the week. Brain is already in holiday mode, though!0 -
Great squats, jo!
Nice workouts, Dawn and Aigre!
I did lift, today. BOOM!
Tomorrow is "rest" day.0 -
Deadlift day - bit of a struggle. Not sure why. Anyway, 5 x 10 @ 180lbs, romanians 4 x 10 @ 132lbs, face pulls and walking lunges (4 x 40 with 10kg medicine ball above head )
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Wow, jo_m, significant weight you move around. Nicely done!
I lifted yesterday. And I am going to try a group-strength class tonight, after work....some gf's are begging me to go.
I am not THAT excited because: a) I don't seem to have ANY energy for evening workouts (anymore....at my age??!?!?); and b) I have Saturday morning cardio and will barely even have 12 hours between this evening strength workout and tomorrow's cardio.
But, I said I would give it ONE try. And, I am out of town the next 2 x Fridays, anyway....so, I guess today is the day!
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Afternoon ladies,
I was out of the gym for a week because I worked early last week and then late this week, so it came out to one week out of the gym. I got back in today after having a hypersomnia flare and sleeping for twelve hours between Wednesday and Thursday. A body at rest stays at rest. I dragged my butt in. Backed off the weight a bit and got it done.
DL 2x15@75, 2x15 push up, 2x15@15 side lunge, 2x15@ 22.5 SA cable Row0 -
Beeps I'm the same with evening workouts. That said, I find classes more motivational once I'm in it, so I never used to struggle with my evening combat class. The struggle was getting there, not getting it done Yesterday I had to do a quick catch up cardio session (skipped Weds) after work which was yuk - ran for 20 mins but ankle was painful (tendonitis) so got on the bike and did intervals for another 10 mins. Hate the bike. Only a quick one as had to get the youngest kid to cricket.
Off to my powerlifting club today - meeting with trainer to tweak a few things and get bench day done. Could be interesting as still sore from DLs
Be good to catch up and really define some goals and a plan. Then.... Christmas shopping!
Btw, a belated happy Thanksgiving to those of you celebrating!0 -
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Yesterday was busy...I skipped breakfast except for my skim milk latte. Went easy on hors d'oeuvres (kept mostly to the shrimp cocktail). Still blew my macros with 2 slices of pie and 3 glasses of wine. Oh well! Was busy cooking all morning but managed to get my workout in piecemeal. Single leg glute bridges while playing with the kids, walking lunges back and forth to the shower, etc.
Today I am back on plan and got in a 4.5 mile run. Weather was 45 degrees and raining, so it wasn't the most pleasant run ever, mostly because my glasses kept fogging and getting rain on them. Next time I run in the rain I'll wear a baseball cap.
Tomorrow I am gearing up for another party on Sunday, my brother's and sister-in-law's baby shower. More cooking, more eating, oof 0
