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You live in Dubois. You don't need a gym…you have one of the most amazing outdoor recreation areas in the world out your backdoor. Hike, ski, snowshoe. Seriously I'm totally jealous! I've spent several vacations based in Dubois. On a bad day you can go look at the Jackalope and laugh off the calories! I do think that if I…

Today's numbers…not much change, but not going down either! Squat 135-6 140-5 145-4 150-1 Bench 90-4 92.5-3 95-2 Row 95-6 100-5 105-3 Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season, no matter what holiday you do or don't observe:)

Barely time to catch up with everyone. Had my migraine medication changed, then spent 4 days whimpering in bed. Finally got back to lifting today, now have to go out of town to see some family in the hospital, so will probably not get to lift again this week. Today though… Squat 135x6 140x4 145x4 150x2 OHP 70x3 70x4 75x1…

Workout today: Squat 135-6 140-4 145-4 150-2 Bench 90-5 92.5-3 95-3 (although rep 3 was pretty shaky!) Row 92.5-7 95-6 100-4 105-2 Still trying to do 3x5, but felt good and added the 4th set on squat and rows just so I could see some new numbers!

I made a promise to myself I would start again today….and I did! Still have the empty-ache-my-heart-hurts feeling, but I didn't fall over or drop anything. Squat 125x5 135x5 145x3 OHP 67.5x6 70x4 72.5x3 Dead 185x3 So same numbers as my previous workout. I'm ok with that. A normal week off may be helpful, a week off sobbing…

You're all so sweet! Today has been better, my good friend made me a lovely lunch and treated me to a nice relaxing day. We were supposed to make lefse, but she pampered me instead. So now I've showered and left the house 2 days in a row (had to go to work yesterday. Everyone was great to me, I work with very understanding…

Hey. I'm in Burnsville, currently at goal (not that I couldn't lose a few more pounds, but close enough for now!). I'm not tracking food, but am tracking exercise and am checking in daily to be sure I stay on track. I do cardio 3-4 times a week and strength training 2 times a week. Trying to increase strength and…

Everyone's doing great! Sorry about the tendonitis AAbru…I had it this spring and had to immobilize too, otherwise I would use it and aggravate the injury. Nothing really helps like rest. I'm on an unplanned week off after losing the war on keeping my dog going. I lost him on Monday, but new it was coming on Sunday. He was…

I haven't logged since May…although I weigh everyday and measure monthly to be sure I'm maintaining. It took 3 tries and several years in order to get to this point though and I honestly assumed I would have to log forever! I may have to again, but for now it's working.

I love Rippetoe's videos…I rewatch them on occasion and follow his tips to be sure I'm not losing form. This video really taught me how to deadlift, it all made sense after watching! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX8jgCFXYTU Yesterday's workout: Squats 130x6 140x4 145x3 OHP 67.5x6 70x4 72.5x3 Was soooo close to 4! I'm…

Glad you tagged it Lydia…I didn't see this before. I love planks (well, I love what them when I'm done with them!) and was always trying to figure out how to combine side and regular planks. Now I have a new challenge!

So was running late today…decided to skip squats as I'll be doing them again on Sunday anyway. Bench 85x7 87.5x5 90x4 95x2 Rows 92.5x6 95x6 97.5x3 Bench felt really good. Thought about rounding up to 100 on rows…glad I didn't. Soon (must have patience)! I look ridiculous lifting too. Had my husband snap some photos once…

Skipped Sunday's workout as I felt lousy, I think it's when I work my weekend, I'm always more tired than usual. Numbers today were same as last week, but OHP was slightly improved. Squat 125x8 135x5 140x5 OHP 65x7 67.5x4 70x3…thought I might make 4 but it just.wouldn't.go. Deadlift 175x4 180x3 And yes, to everyone who had…

Sorry about the gastroparesis, it can be tough to manage. Your diary looks pretty good, but maybe take out the oil spray and use butter or real oil, change the fat free yogurt to at least low fat (but regular yogurt would help even more) and change chicken from boneless skinless chicken to chicken with bone and skin. And…

Well I didn't check in for a couple days and just now caught up with everyone. Some awesome numbers and for those injured or resting, you'll be back stronger than ever! I'm still doing my own "style" of StrongLifts….3 sets with progressive loading. Seems to be working for me. Squats 125x7 135x5 140x4 Bench 80x8 85x6 87.5x3…

Don't want you to feel no love:) so I'll reply! I have a Parabody Serious Steel power rack that I found on Craig's List. It appears, sadly, that it isn't made anymore. There are some available on Craig's List (although the 2 I found were in WI and OH…no where near CA). Not that that is much help, but if you stalk Craig's…

bump...for those of us who don't live in Colorado.

I have had high blood pressure since I was 29. In the 220s/120s range. Nothing I did changed it...diet, weight loss, exercise, no caffeine, no alcohol, low sodium, yoga, mediation...well, you get the idea. You may not have the same results, but for some, high blood pressure is something we cannot change (it runs in my…

Did my own workout again today, I like adding weight with each set. Might be time to do some reading on other programs, although I need to keep it simple! Squat 125x7 130x5 135x5 OHP 65x5 65x6 67.5x4 Deadlift 170x5 175x4 180x3 Much better than last time when I couldn't even do deadlifts! lwooodruff....I love the haircut!…

Well after my last horrible workout, today was better. I decided to try 3 sets with an increase in weight each time. Might not be the correct way, but eh, it worked. Squats 115x6 125x5 130x5 Felt much, much better than last time when I couldn't even do 1 rep at 130 Bench 77.5x8 80x6 85x4 Rows 87.5x8 90x6 95x5

Well my workout was awful today. Even with my extra hour of sleep I still didn't want to get up and workout, but I did. Should of stayed in bed... Squats...115. WTF? Last workout I hit 130 and felt great. Today I got one rep at 130 and knew it wasn't going to happen. I deloaded until I felt comfortable, but it still felt…

Finally upped my weight on squats... Squats 130 Bench 77.5...still, just barely eeking out the last reps Rows 87.5 And I know why my right glute has a knot, my right leg is definitely pushing me up while doing squats. Need to be sure that left leg keeps up! And now we move on to November....maybe I'll actually set a goal!

I skipped lifting today as I did way too much garden work (it's the time of year to cut it all down...so sad). Plus I've had a sore right glute for days now that only feels good if I put pressure on one certain spot. So, I know a lot of you use a foam roller and am looking for advice. There are regular foam rollers that…

After raking the yard I really didn't want to lift, but thought I'd try... Went fine! Squats 125 (same weight, but felt better) OHP 60 Still barely squeaking out that last rep, but it's getting there! Deadlift 172.5

Well since you seem desperate:) and no one else is chiming in, here's what I'd pick. Either the sriracha, salmon or asian chop salad (with dressing on the side so you can decide how much) or the salmon filet with asparagus and brown rice. Or try combining an appetizer with soup, I'd go with a spring roll and the roasted…

Roxy...sorry about OH mom. Be easy on him and yourself...the only thing that helps is time. Nothing changed on my workout today: Squat 125 (felt heavier today for some reason) Bench 77.5 That last rep is just barely going up, so sticking with it for now. Rows 87.5 I think I'm ready to up it...but then I think my form might…

Yay! I'm back to where I was this summer when my dog nearly died and I stopped lifting (and pretty much doing anything but laying on the floor with him). Squat 125 OHP 60 Deadlift 170 I'm also short and I use the 25# plates under my feet when I bench. Yobecca (I think it was you....sorry if wrong!). I also am progressing…

Didn't want to workout today, but finally got motivated and got it done! Had to do something useful while the Hungarian Goulash was cooking:) Squats 122.5 Bench 77.5 Rows 87.5 S l o w l y upping my weights, at this rate I might be ready for an intermediate program in about 5 years!

Back at it yesterday... Squats stayed at 120 (I'm always afraid I'll break form), but I'm ready to move up OHP stuck at 60 for now Deads 167.5 (yes, I go up in tiny amounts!) and ready to up it

Migraine...ugh...back to bed.