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Must check into this whole ice-cream-makes-you-lift -better thing! I knew I was doing it wrong:) For April my only goal was to progress on OHP. I went from 65 pounds to 55 then 60. Not really what I had in mind! I've been out of town for 3 days, am home today, then go out of town again until Sunday afternoon. Hope to get…

Be sure you're relaxing your shoulders when you run. Lots of people tense their shoulders (and not just when running, we hold a lot of stress in our shoulders), causing pain. Try practicing relaxing your shoulders and then be more aware when you're running how your shoulders are placed, they should be relaxed, not hunched…

glwerth-hope you feel better before you go. I had a horrible round with a virus this winter. Mucinex DM, fluids and rest. Yes, REST. You won't lose all your muscle, you need to recover first. It's taken my a long time to realize that! I did my lifting today that I skipped yesterday... Squat...stayed at 127.5, feels like if…

Um....about my workout today...hmmm. I seemed to have spent the entire day sitting out in the (finally!) warm weather enjoying a wine tasting. I guess I did lift a glass...

I too wear workout clothes in the pool...if I ever get near one! Dani-water rowers are are type of rowing machine with a tank you fill with water for resistance. It's similar to the magnetic flywheel type, but it feels so much smoother. I've been wanting one for a while and finally found a used one at Second Wind (actually…

Kira-No, I don't get paid to hike or climb, but you just described my dream job! I work in an ER as an RN...flexible and I get to work part time (which equals more hiking time). Darkswan-Like the others, I switched to a mixed grip. It's really amazing how much it helps. It did feel awkward at first, but I got used to it…

Nice smashing Ges!! And excited for you Vegas...I dream of a new career sometimes, but then always realize I'm probably in the best career for me. Have a great night all!

Well I didn't burst out laughing and land on my *kitten* doing squats...but I did chicken out on the 130 and went with 127.5. It felt a little heavy so am glad I did! I had some progress on OHP...although didn't realize it until I checked my notes. I stayed at 60 pounds, but last week I did 5-4-4-4-3, today I did…

How am I supposed to squat now with those "rip apart the floor" comments?! Note to self...work out prior to reading comments!

Dani-I work out at home and every now and then this guy appears at the top of the stairs making growly sounds and talking about "pipes! Look at those pipes!". He actually made me fail on bench once due to his random, goofy comments! Then there's always some cat meandering around the power rack and the dog who thinks the…

Homemade Coin Socks! Now that they have a name I think I'm gonna open an Etsy account and sell 'em!

I've posted my fix before, so if you're interested here's what I did: I filled some old socks (holes, but clean!) with coins weighed on my food scale to the desired weight. Then I zip-stripped the ends of the socks together. Free (except for the coins, but mine were just sitting in a bowl anyway) and keeps a pair of socks…

@lady....any chance you could set up weights at home? I too hate to leave the house (unless it's something really fun!) and find I'm a much better at home workouts. Still feeling a little off today, but improved. Today's a cardio day for me, hopefully with my new rowing machine (awaiting a call to say it's here)! There's…

Been reading, but not posting...got a stomach bug and my energy is waaay down! Did finally feel better enough today to lift. Squats...staying at 125 for this week (I only go up by 5# a week). Soon I'll be able to squat myself (um, that doesn't sound quite right!) Bench...stuck at 82.5, they're about as frustrating as OHP!…

Try making your own...it's not as thin as regular deli meat (unless you're better at slicing than me!), but tasty and you can change the seasonings and salt to your liking. http://www.chefshanekelly.com/2013/02/herby-turkey-lunch-meat/

Hmmm...on my "most used" food list is zinfandel, beer and single malt scotch (and YES to whoever said single malt and chocolate are a great combo!). Thoroughly enjoyed reading the thread. Will save to read later with one of my "most used" foods!

Nothing to report, no lifting again til Thursday (tomorrow I have to sleep in as I'll be out late for a music show tonight!), but was interested in the deadlift warmup. I also have been doing a warmup at a lower weight...perhaps I shouldn't? @kira....I love your happy-looking chicken photo. I've got some crabby chickens…

Never got back to check in yesterday, but my arm is about 90% better. I was able to do workout A, although certain movements bring a screaming protest from my elbow (none of the workout movements...mostly just picking up the plates movements). My fractional "plates" are working great. I've been increasing by 2.5 pounds a…

And here I thought I was the only weird person who does better skipping breakfast! I used to get that "hangry" feeling constantly, no matter how much water, protein, whole foods, etc. (I even had to have my husband hide his snacks). I started IF (16/8) and found I was much less hungry, never "hangry" anymore and was able…

Thanks for all the well wishes...I'm sure it's just a bad bruise. It seems a little better tonight. Ice has been my best friend today! I did feel a little sad as I passed the power rack on my way to my treadmill. I tried to lift some plates to do some squats, but it was a no-go! @vegas...no words of wisdom from me (I can't…

Lifting day today is canceled. I slipped going down the stairs to get the dog food and landed on my left arm. I can barely type (or feed myself, which may be a good thing!). It's murder when I move my hand or fingers. Ugh....not happy:( Might still try to get some squats in, but maybe should do some cardio instead.

I've been stuck on OHP too...deloaded again last week due to form, so back to 60 pounds. I agree on patience and fractional plates (or socks filled with pennies in my case!). Good to know I'm not alone!

http://www.ewg.org/goodfood/index.php This is a website with ideas for eating well on a tight budget. I spend a small fortune on food, but for now I can afford it and I will only eat sustainably raised/antibiotic and hormone free (better for me, the planet and the animals). If my budget changes, I will eat less meat. You…

I keep laughing at the thought of kira trying to photograph her thigh. It's hard to photograph yourself! Looking forward to more photos. Thanks for the encouraging compliments...I've always thought my arms looked flabby. It's nice to see some actual muscle! I sat on my *kitten* all day, but I needed a day like…

my bicep...and my first self-portrait!

We "carefully guard" against that? hahahahahahahaha Wait, I'm sorry, I'm really not trying to be rude! I work in an ER. The rule is if you're of child bearing age and can't prove you don't have a uterus, pregnancy test you get. Just do a test to rule it out.

Workout went well today, increased my squats to 120 despite my notes to stay at 117.5. Stuck at 85 on bench, but I'm ok with that right now since I haven't been stuck forever (like my nemesis OHP!). Got a little soreness tonight...which I actually like:)

Looks like those would work, but I made my own fractional weights for free. I took all the change (I used all the pennies first) I had sitting in a jar and some old socks I was going to throw away. Filled the socks with change I weighed on my food scale, zip-stripped the ends together and had my own set of free weights. I…

Can I join in too? I've been lurking and thought of joining you all last month, but since I went on vacation I was gone for 11 days (thats over now....sigh). I can barely keep up when I'm not traveling! I started SL in November, then wound up in the hospital (not SL related!!) and had to start over. Then after a month…

I work out first thing in the morning and also work out at home. I usually do a few chores (feed the chickens, cat and dogs, get work bag ready), but for the most part, I just do the usual warm up (sets with the empty bar). I never have any problems and I don't eat prior. And I'm not a big believer in supplements, I like…