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Beeps - I had to go way back and double check. It should be a 5 for the last week. Not sure where I got the other numbers.

Sorry ladies, still pretty busy at work and home. Had one more 2 day streak and a 4 day streak. Not sure what that makes the total for the month, but not too bad. Still working on Strong Lifts. This morning's workout Squat 110 Bench 75 Row 85

Sorry, don't have time to catch up with everyone. I had a streak going for 15 days, then another for 2 days. Got back on the streak today, though, and can hopefully keep it going the rest of the month. Taking an unwanted break from lifting this week, work and life is kind of crazy. Leaving this afternoon for Seattle for a…

Wow, lots going on here!!! Welcome to all the newcomers!! Sue - so glad to hear that your hubby is doing better. and congrats on the FSPP!! Beeps - I will be sure to property chastise you should you ever consider cardio again :bigsmile: Can't remember who questioned posting lifting status in the Stage 1 thread, but please…

Wow, seeing some great numbers out there. Great work, ladies! I so did not want to get up this morning. But, I did and got a good session in. Squat - 95 lbs 5x5 Bench - 65 lbs 5x5 Row - 80 lbs 5x5 - thinking I'm going to need to repeat this weight or I'll start losing form. It was difficult today.

fratgirl - Nice job on the deadlift! Woohoo!! emgel - I also did 3 sets in Stage 4 rachie - I totally understand when you have extra calories left how easy it is to fill it with junk food. Even if you are trying to cut out those kinds of calories, make sure you are still getting enough every day. lcu - Great job on…

Darwin - you look fantastic! Carlita - totally jealous of the size 4, don't think I'll ever get there. I'm almost 150 and still in a 10, would love to be 140 and in a 6 Lauren - also, make sure your are tightening your core and back muscles to keep you stabilized. It feels so good to be back at lifting, and no more hip…

Sue - glad to hear your hubby is doing better. Praying for both of you emgel - congrats on finishing Stage 3 with great improvement!! I'm still working away at Strong Lifts. Basically starting over at the beginning since I was out for over a month with my hip issue. Everything is going well - I'm actually getting much…

I LOVE yoga! Been doing it for almost 3 years now, mostly 3x a week, but sometimes it's hard to fit it in. There are instructors that come to the on site fitness center where I work and It's great. I truly believe that yoga has helped reshape my body more than anything else, but it really is a great compliment to heavy…

Darwin - glad you still have a job! Zorrena - glad to hear to you are healing well. Lauren - great numbers for week 3! Vegas - glad to see you working on form! Those squat and dead weights are awesome though!! My clothes are getting tighter across my shoulders as well, but thanfully looser in the waist. My workout this…

Julie - welcome back Sue - I wouldn't do the full 120 sec on the planks. I'd do it for 60 sec and try to do the more difficult versions. But that's just my opinion. deks - I would definitely look into getting a guest membership for a couple weeks if that's what you want to do on vacation. I'm 6 for 6 on my streak. Plus my…

Hi all! vette - I hear ya on trying to not go to the chiro. I just got done with about 4 visits to get my hip back to normal. It's still bugging me a bit, but not preventing lifting, thankfully. The hip is still doing good, which is awesome. Been able to go ATG on my squats as I work on getting my weights back up where…

emgel - great job on the squats! As for stretching - generally I don't. I think everyone should stretch, even if it's just a few basic stretches, and it's something I'm trying to work on. I got my workout in last night after bible study so my streak is still going. Too tired to get up again this morning (got to get to bed…

jcjs - welcome! I'm 5'6" and when I'm eating aroung 1800, I do still lose, but it's slow, which is really how it should be. I was not being very diligent for a few months and got up to 158 lbs, but I lost almost 4 lbs last month eating at 1800 calories lifting 3 days a week, going yoga 3 days a week (on lifting days) and…

WOW - January has been busy!!! I've been MIA for about a month now due some hip alignment issues. It was making squatting and deadlift very uncomfortable. After many visits to the Chiro, I am finally feeling better and was able to squat this morning with no pain or discomfort. Basically started back at the beginning since…

Sue - totally jealous of the warm weather. Glad you are having a good time. Tennessee - sorry to hear about the trainer scheduling. You are more than welcome to join in even if you're not starting NR right away. It's definitely better for you if you are comfortable with the exercise before you start them. Vicki - I agree…

Wow, I'm really behind now. So much going on in here Welcome to all the newbies!! My hip is finally starting to feel better (I was a little worried after my last chiro appt when it hurt even more afterward for the next few days). I tried some light lifting this morning, just to test it out (65 lb squat plus BP and rows).…

Cowgirl and Sam - congrats on the NSVs!! Beeps - welcome back! Glad you had a good time. Mary - Glad you see you getting back into your workouts. I think you are doing it just right by focusing on form and not going to heavy with the weights. Sue - hope you have a great time in FL! emgel - I agree with Beeps on the low…

Sam - welcome back and sorry about your injury. Hope it heals quickly! Livlov - WOW! congrats on the inches lost! That's amazing Teely and mcbell - welcome!! LB - I always do great during the week and slack on the weekends. I don't watch what I eat nearly as much as I should, but I still try to keep it within my calorie…

emgel - welcome back! rachie - you can definitely do the ab work when you get home, or you can do them without the ball as well. LB - welcome and sounds like you're off to a good start. The soreness will go away. It usually takes me about a week for it to be gone completely. I get sore after each new stage, or after taking…

Beeps - I won't ever wear a bikini either. I wore one, once, at the request of my hubby (then boyfriend) when I was in high school and was totally uncomfortable the whole time. It's just not me, regardless of how my body looks. Hope you have a fantastic time on your trip!! Cowgirl - you could slowly add 100 calories every…

Day 3 of getting up and exercising! I was really sore today and tried to push it, but wasn't able to get too heavy on the weights for fear of dropping them! Beeps - wow, that's coming up fast! Hope your son feels better soon. We all went thru that just after Christmas, thankfully it lasted less than 24 hours (for each of…

http://www.louschuler.com/blog/is-supercharged-good-for-advanced-lifters/ Interesting article on the new Supercharged released last month.

I'm on my way back to my routine. Up again this morning, that's two days in a row! :) Mary - hope all is well with your back and you find out good news tomorrow. Colleen - at least you're going in the right direction! We don't get the flu shot because it never seems to help anyway. I dose my kids and myself up on Vitamin…

Last month was AWFUL! I was so not in the mood to do anything let alone lift. So, gotta dial the weights back a bit and start over this month. I think I'd gotten thru 4 weeks before I lost motivation. Plus, my hip is really bothering me and it's time to see the chiropractor, but my insurance was changed as of 1/1, so I've…

Hey everyone! Hope you all had fantastic holidays! I was off work from the 21st until today and stayed off the computer the whole time. The whole family got sick last week, of course at different times, so it was spread out over the whole week. Thankfully it started after Christmas. We did get some skiing in, but not as…

Thanks everyone for the encouragement! Beeps - those are great goals. I'll have to think a bit more on mine. Merry Christmas everyone!!! I probably won't be here much over the next week. Today is my last day at work until Jan 2. and we'll be pretty busy over the break.

Beeps - LOL! Thanks! The problem is I'm afraid I'll take a permanent break if I take one at all. Although I will be doing lots of skiing and playing over Christmas break, so hopefully that could substitute. Tomorrow is my last day of work until Jan 2! :-D so very excited!!!!

I overslept yesterday, hit the "off" instead of the "snooze" and then skipped yoga because I wasn't feeling up to it. I've been in a funk for like 6 months. It's killing me. I feel like I've tried everything. I get going good for about a week or two then I'm right back to no motivation or desire to exercise at all. Right…

Looks like the Me's are still winning. Point ot Me! (I posted earlier, but it was kind of buried in the middle of my post)