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No. She is still rebelling as hard as she can. The last text I received was 2/15 said she had to get to bed, text tomorrow, and she loved me. No response to me when I text or call.

Unfortunately , I am to have second hip surgery this year. Reoccurent tear worsened and bursitis , scar tissue, and possible new tear in outer labrum. Keep lifting ladies. I'll be back ( in my best Arnold voice )

Aigre, so each stage is only 10 minutes of intervals only? If so, How can a person increase the amount of intervals from 3-6? Less recovery time? Or am I really confused? LOL That's a great back squat! It is my nemesis. I didn't conquer it in NROL4W. I'll give it another try with Strong. I mostly do goblet squats or…

Hi, Aigre! How long does it take you to do intervals? It seems like it is getting longer for me. I am only beginning Strong. I am in Stage 1 . Am I not understanding it correctly? Right now I am doing 4 intervals which take about 15 minutes. by the time I add the full 6 it will be around 22 minutes. It seems like I read…

Good news . I rocked the gym today! WOOOOO Bad news. I had a 3 month follow up about my hip. I have to do another arthrogram MRI and possible surgery. I am not progressing like I should. Jo, that is awesome! Beeps, yay for work! Dawn, impressive numbers.

JO! I have been researching and researching until I found the answer that would satisfy me about the arm in the single arm /leg dead lift. :smile: Yes, I understand you what to improve your grip , but I had to research WHY it was important. " The other lift is a single arm, single leg dead lift. Everything is the same with…

Yes that too. I think adding the weight to the arm adds more to the challenge of maintaining balance. Pudding, that is great!! That means you lost FAT.

Did someone ask why single leg dead lifts? For balance and core.

Yesterday was my official weigh in. Weighed this am and lost a pound. Yay

Stephie, Butt wink? hahahaha I truly do not know what that means. Julie, sorry. Hope you are better soon! Ladies, I need help understand how to interpret Strong Phases, stages, and workouts. Currently, I am on Phase 1 stage 1. I alternate those 2 workouts for four weeks correct? What about Stage 2 workout A/B and Stage 3…

YES! Yall know I hate those stinkin step ups! I would love to have a dexascan! Lucky dog, Jo!

HI, Ladies!!! Guess what the therapist started today!!! :s Freakin STEP UPS!!! As if I don't get enough of them at the gym LOL. I completed the bird dog today without falling over. MAJOR accomplishment. Plank 60 seconds! woooooooo It didn't take me long to get back to there. I lowered the pushup to a 24 inch table . Right…

Jo, 15 seconds per side x 4. Workout 5 tomorrow. Ugh. That means the dreaded step ups

Awesome! (I am already dreading tomorrow. My body hurts.) Has anyone tried the Bird Dog yet? Like I said, I can do the plank, bird dog x 4, plank, and then can NOT to save my life do the bird dog again! I fell over on my side yesterday. It was quite embarrassing. :p I'll get over it. I had physical therapy today. The…

Alternate sides and hold for 15 seconds x 4.

I lifted but I was SORE! The single leg dead lifts have my hamstrings tight! I can do the stinkin bird dog the first time around but the next I can't. I actually fell over on my side ❗️

I don't wanna lift today.

Stage 1 phase1 workout B done. I am so exhausted.The intervals after lifting are the cause. What have I gotten myself into? Side planks were not a problem . Single leg Romanian deadlifts I can not keep my balance so I place a table in front of me. If I needed to place my fingertips on it to steady my balance which was more…

What stage are you on? Lifting 3 times a week? I have a question about the intervals. I am confused. I understand it as 60 seconds of hard work and 2 minutes of "easy" up to six times, correct? But then at another spot in the book, didn't I read intervals are only 10 minutes? Three intervals took me 9 minutes.

Hey ladies! Guess what??? I went to the gym today and began Strong! I was able to do a plank for 45 seconds! The bird dog was easy until I got tired then I could not hold my balance. Goblet squats 15 pounds 3 point row 15 pounds Step ups HOW I HATE THEM. No weight due to the hip surgery and just getting back into the…

Hey ladies. I am finally weight bearing on the leg but still on restrictions such as: hip flexion and any type of leg lifting. I am looking at another 5 weeks of therapy.

2.5 weeks in recovery and I am going stir crazy! I can't bear weight. Must use crutches. It will be 3 months before I can even begin thinking of light lifting!! Keep lifting , my sweets!

Thanks, Sam. I knew you had a lot on your plate. I am happy you are back. You know I am your cheerleader! My plan is to drink a protein shake daily. It will help with healing and hopefully keep me full so I don't crave the carbs. I am drinking one as I type. The sooner the better , right?! ;)

Hey ladies. I went to ortho yesterday. I have surgery next Friday to repair labrum tear , shave the bone joint, and remove some floating bone fragments. I will be on crutches 4-6 weeks. No exercise for that time and no lifting for 3-4 months. He said I could work my arms but definitely no leg lifts, squats , lunges .....…

I am glad yall got a laugh :blush: But I do hate them. The 12 inch step at my gym is too short but the 18 inch is too high. My knee goes beyond a 90 degree. I asked Alwyn on FB which was better "a shorter step with greater weight or higher step with less weight?" If I am remembering correctly he stated a higher step YUCK!…

Binge ate last night. I ate ALL day long so today I feel bloated and miserable. I haven't been back on the treadmill in a few days. The labral tear is giving me fits. I skimmed through the STrong book. Did I tell yall again how much I hate step ups? Well , in case you don't remember and for all you new peeps, I HATE STEP…

Dna, celiac? So sorry. My youngest has type 1 diabetes. She is checked yearly for celiac because autoimmune diseases come in pairs. I lifted today. Sorta. Hubs and I poured concrete slab. I lifted 25 bags of quikrete. Each bag weighed 60 lbs. I mixed it with a hoe. So I worked my legs , arms, and shoulders. I am already…

This is a first for me : I just got off the treadmill at 11:40 pm CST! I never exercise late. Yay me ! About to shower and set up camp in the bed with Strong book.

I had a long post typed out. Not sure why my phone did not post it. I can't remember it all. Strong book came in today. YAY! My short term goal is to continue walking and lose 5 pounds by 12/31. Long term goals; Begin lifting. continue walking, and lose 20 pounds overall. I want to feel strong again.

On the treadmill as I type.