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Wooooo well done Manic. Had to laugh at the step ups! Combat last night was great. OHP today which could be interesting as my shoulders are sore. Getting my DEXA re-done Monday - hoping to get some good results given my recent weight loss, though could be muscle loss :-( That said, my lifts have improved/ stayed the same…

Oh pmag - that sucks!!!! Good to see you back though, you'll be stronger and leaner before you know it :-)

Normally I would do something like the bird dog but be on my elbows and toes..... not holding it for very long though. How long do you have to hold it for? I'll give it a go :) Squat day today. Front squats felt easy. Decided to try a back squat, haven't done them for ages. Not trained heavy back squats in about a year.…

I don't have the book, I gotta know what this bird-dog thing is hahaha :D I did combat. It rocked. Devastated there will no combat when I move :'( On the plus side, I have found tenants for my house. Phew!! Weight is down again.... not cool. No way it is just fat at this speed (6 lbs in 3 weeks). My last lifting day was a…

I think I need two plates..... new job will be nearly double my current hours, hubby will have no job to start, meaning I'll be financially responsible for two houses. Gotta find new schools for the kids. Pack and move our stuff. Fly our animals. Find somewhere else to live. Find tenants for this house. Sell a car.…

Having real estate agents visit this morning. Hoping they don't take too long so I can get squat day done before work ;)

haha Dawn, I HATE pink. In fact, I hate pink and purple - will never buy anything those colours. Infuriates me - why do brands assume that women want pink? Especially trainers! Anyway, rant over. Combat today and a walk with the dog. Combat was good - helped me de-stress. Have a new job but now have to move interstate in 5…

Cardio for me this morning too - combat. Was so freakin' hard - body hated every second. Blaming night shift. Maybe because I've dropped a couple of kgs too - will have to watch it's not coming off too fast. Workouts are certainly harder with a deficit, even a small one!

That's a long time ago for such a regular to this thread - also hoping all is ok! I lifted today post night shift. It was crappy but it got done.

Hey, what happened to dna? Might be moving to her neck of the woods soon and went to message her and couldn't :/ :(

Hi all, sorry not been chatty recently. Welcome Rosie. Kimi - ugh, busy gym is the worst. Great job on the scale and the running though! Dawn - my flexibility is shite too. However, I could get classes for free with my membership but I don't go :/ I have been lifting and adding in my cardio intervals (which SUCK). However,…

Beeps - my 12 yo will kick my *kitten* soon Kimmi - wow! great results Sam - good effort on the push ups Dawn - fab consistency I am back on track this week and planning 6 workouts. Squat day today - upped weights, did bike intervals.... walking will be tricky tomorrow! Have started my new contract at work so only doing 5…

I've been away for a few days - no gym. Been busy but eaten lots. Looking forward to lifting some heavy *kitten* tomorrow (after work)

I'm here - been lifting. All good. Off for a three day break so no gym. Will be busy enough I expect. Currently watching my puppy run around backwards with a yoghurt pot stuck on her head. Best thing I've seen in ages :D

I lifted. It was the highlight of my otherwise crappy day. That is all

That's exciting Dawn! Woohoo! Tbh, I'd prob be so nervous I'd prefer to travel on my own :D

Again... hating deadlifts? That's crazy talk. Rows are hard if your back is weak. If your back is weak, you'll need to strengthen it to progress in many other lifts. If a barbell row is too hard, I also recommend bent over dumbbell rows - single arm. You can google the form. But seriously, rows can be so helpful to…

Thanks Sam :-) I have a friend (who is really annoying because after literally 4 months of lifting she can squat 220lbs!!!!) who is talking about getting knee supports to prevent injury. I can see the logic of trying to protect your body with a strap/ wrap/ belt when pushing it to the limit. It's an injury prevention, not…

I'm up to 100lb on my front squats and wrists ok but not for long. I hate the crossed arms - feels so off balance! I guess it's practice but I hate doing that in front of people. And lately, it seems like I'm the only girl lifting at my gym - wtf???

Ugh, OHP is the hardest! I've finally got mine to 68lb (for 3 reps) but it has been really slow progress. My tips? Do OHP first exercise in your workout. Clench your glutes. Add a push press if you will otherwise fail so you can get your reps. I've quit the 5 x 5 with OHP as I'm not following stronglifts anymore (didn't…

Thanks everyone - I am more positive today post epic back-fat-annihilating workout :D My shoulder held out too. In fact, my weak back is probably why I hurt it. If I fix my back, I should fix my shoulder AND get my 2xbodyweight DL lol. Manic - thanks for the perspective!! Can't even imagine how frustrated you must be.....…

Ugh. DEXA results are in. Weight up 0.5kg - ok. Fat up 1.5kg - no good. Lean muscle down 1kg. NOT FREAKING OK. Now 22% body fat (was 19%). Grump. So frustrated right now. The good news is that for the most part, my body has stayed the same (i.e. legs, abs, arms). The change is in my upper back (random) where I assume I…

ugh, OHP is totally the hardest to increase!!

Of course! You've already fatigued them. I'd skip the cycle on squat day for sure. And probably DL day (if you are on a program that splits them). Even if your legs feel fine after, they wouldn't have their maximum power. It takes a lot of practice to work out your fatigue levels. I have gradually got to know mine a bit…

Re: warm ups and cardio. I have read/ heard/ been told not to do cardio on the same day as lifting if the goal is to gain lean muscle and strength. If the goal is fat loss, best to cardio after lifting. I used to run for 10 mins prior to lifting - now I don't and I don't miss it. I warm up with light sets of the lift I'm…

Just checking in to let you know I'm still here. Been quiet as busy at home. Still getting my workouts done, nursing these injuries of mine. Am not goal focused at the moment - trying to figure out what my goals are! Then will sort a plan to achieve them. Will be getting another DEXA soon as that will help me direct my…

Sometimes it's just trial and error. If you are too hungry with 1400, eat more. I make it simple and eat the same amount every day - else I find it too hard to manage (I'm maintaining). If you aren't losing weight (track daily for at least 6-8 weeks to see the trend), workout more if you aren't willing to forego the food.…

^^ thanks - always looking for tips with bench

Ok, my body has given up. Left shoulder has knots, is weak and it's now affecting my elbow and my grip. Yesterday my ankle tendonitis came back rudely in combat. My back is aching too. I need time off. I am going to modify my way through combat today because then we are away for the weekend and I can heal. Anti…

Yup - I sat (aka fell) on my butt. Embarassing, but the safety bars prevented any injury (just dented pride)