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Sam, I think it's that way with everyone. You live so close and take it for granted. What is Madame Tussaud? Not sure if I can workout today. I want to complete some projects while I have all my boys at home today . Today is my leg workout. My favorite workout and I kinda don't want to miss it.

Jewel, I will answer really quick as I am headed to bed. Hopefully others will chime in. Foot placement! Bulgarian split squat the entire top of foot should be flat on resting spot. Static lunge , if I am not mistaken, isn't as elevated. And only your toe should be resting. Also, my gym has weights like that. I went up…

Beeps, Hawaii is my dream vacation. One of these days......... Worked out after lunch today. It wasn't so busy in there. I didn't have to wait for machines. BUT I do need some gloves. The calluses are forming and my hands hurt. Hibbett Sports did not have a great selection. Two black ones to choose from. I have searched…

You know when you have one of those "I feel good. It feels like I am getting skinny and then you go try on an outfit you haven't worn in a few years. Then all you want to do is cry and eat because the outfit still doesn't fit moments?" Yeah, I just had one .

I didn't get to the gym today. I could NOT bring myself to go when it's so crowded and hot. The teen kids drive me nuts. The boys are somewhat serious about their workouts. The girls like to giggle and watch the boys and pretend to workout. I'll go in the mid-morning tomorrow when it's just the blue hair group. :bigsmile:

My glutes are sore from the squats . It looks like it will be another evening workout. I hate going when it's busy. Everyone stands around talks with their workout buddies. Men are just as bad as the girls. Nothing makes me madder than seeing young girls not serious about exercise using machines while I stand around and…

I didn't sleep well last night . I tossed and turned. The alarm sounded way too early and I turned it off. BUT before you get too upset :bigsmile: I got to the gym around 6pm . My strength wasn't as good as last week. I managed to lift the same but man! was it difficult! Welcome back Cushy. Sue, what's 5/3/1? Sam! I love…

Awesome, Sam! Being strong means living longer (or so I say :bigsmile: ) My plan is to hit the gym around 8:30. I have a full day in front of me. I HATE going in the afternoon. It's too hot and crowded for me. After that one day I haven't felt that knot in the back of my knee. weird.

Runz, no coctail! Sam is regretting her indulgence from her previous post unless she changed her mind. SueBoo! TWO INCHES! awesome! Breeze, 2.2 pounds congratulations. I have this tight knot in the bend of my right knee. When I bend my knee it stings. I can't feel or see anything back there. A tight muscle? What can I do…

I watched a few of her videos. I would be the clueless person in the back . :huh: OR passed out on the floor. :laugh: All went well at Ophthalmologist.

Sam, I want to do Zumba but I am sooooo uncoordinated. LOL Hard to believe I was a cheerleader or on a Dance team in high school, huh?:laugh: I am uber sore from lifting last night. My son showed me a new squat machine because the one I typically used was being used. I LIKE IT! I couldn't use any weights to push it up from…

I've been on antidepressants to help with the mood swings for about 10 years now. He said what I am experiencing with PMS and the medication would be the same as menopause. Like I said, we've been doing that option for 10 years . :frown: He said I wouldn't be a candidate for hormone therapy unless I had a hysterectomy.…

OK get this! Am I weird or what? I had my yearly exam a couple weeks ago. For several years, I have complained of horrible PMS. Dr said one of my options was a hysterectomy. I thought for a few minutes and said , "I am not ready for that." Want to know my reasons? 1. I am a coupon shopper. I had just bought 6 boxes of…

No workout for me today :sad: Hopefully I can walk around the neighborhood this evening. Well, I wanted to post something meaningful but I forgot what it was. Maybe it wasn't so meaningful.:laugh:

Bre and Amber, Welcome! You won't find us being mean. We'll be honest but with encouraging uplifting comments. Today is suppose to be leg and arm workout. Hubby isn't working from home again today. That workout is over an hour long. Maybe I can go later this afternoon. Sam, yes, I am extremely hard on myself. I am like…

Runz, I have my underwear pics for my and hubs eyes only! LOL I can definitely see the difference in those pics. I can't wait until those inches come off the saddlebags and thighs!!! Worked out today---Shoulders and back along with 16 minutes of elliptical.

Welcome, Tarts. You'll love our group.

<workout clothes and Sunday wear Thanks yall but I'm not small. (although, it does make me feel good that yall think so :blushing: ) Eating wise, today was not a good day. Sundays usually aren't. But adding TOM in makes it much WORSE.

that's my workout skirt with biking shorts underneath. I wear those big baggy shirts to workout in. I gotta be able to move. <Sunday outfit. Better ? :bigsmile:

Ha! Beeps, I'm the conservative religious chick. I thought you knew that. Anyway, thanks. I think I look slimmer through the hips and of course, that belly fat isn't around my tummy as much either.

<can yall see a difference with my clothes on? It's ok. Be honest. I can't see it with my clothes on . But I am NOT about to post pics of me in my underwear.:tongue: I haven't been on the scale in 2 weeks! That's a major improvement for me. No cardio today. The gym was too hot. Hopefully, the no rest between lifts will be…

Beeps, I want more than "smoke and mirrors". I want it all . :bigsmile: Thanks, Sam. Yeah, the belly fat was quick to go. It doesn't feel like it at the moment. I am anxious to see what next month brings. I measured my arm. TWELVE INCHES! that can't be right. RIGHT? Runz, can't wait to hear your progress. Sue, what about…

Yeah, Beeps. I have progress pics. You can see a difference in the abdomen area. The hips , eh, not at all. Although it does seem the cellulite is smoother in the thigh area. Don't get me wrong! I'm still extremely fatty in the butt and thighs. :grumble: No workout today. Hubs isn't working from home and little one would…

I didn't write down the date of first measurements. I am thinking it was at least 3 months ago. AND don't get too excited with inches lost. More than likely, the first measurements were taken during the day. Shoulders: 41.5---41 Natural waist: 29---28 Belly Button: 32---29.5 Lower Ab: 36---34 bottom (right at the groin…

Beeps, sure thing. Give me a few minutes. :bigsmile: I'm eager to know too.

I had to look that up hack squat up. No, I am not doing that but sounds like something I would be interested in . I can't explain it but i get a deeper squat and my bottom is extended out further than a standing squat, make sense? I workout tomorrow and I'll ask. I had to rest today. 4 lifting days a week is exhausting.

Sue, I really don't know what the squat machine is called. It is a machine all to itself. Maybe I can find a photo of it. http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/pro91305.html Similar to this one but the platform isn't as tilted. I use it slightly angled to work my glutes and quads.

Yes, crafty, listen to Beeps. She's our "go to lady". I :heart: her. :bigsmile: I am uber sore today. At the gym yesterday, I really increased my leg weights. My glutes are feeling tight! :drinker: to are higher bootie.

Kc2, I've always used the oly bar. I haven't seen anyone at the gym use bells and can't visualize it. Does it feel the same to you? Always remember do what works for you. Many of us have modified an exercise or 2. :wink: I started out BW squats and lunges too! Pushups were done on counter height step. I've been using the…

Let's do QOTD. sorry if a repeat. What is your favorite and least favorite lifting move?