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@sumiblue - Yay for getting over the hump and lowering that body fat%! That's a goal of mine too. 1) Check. 2) Unfortunately, this was pretty much a no-go this week. Only did a total of 60 and that was on Thursday at boxing class, where I can always count on getting a number of push-ups in. 3) Check. 99,287 total steps for…

1) Check. 2) 3 out of 4 days again. Forgot on Friday. Did do extra push-ups the other days though. Total for the week=105 push-ups. 3) Check. 82,528 total steps for the week=11,790/day avg. Bummed on Saturday when I went to my favorite park to walk and it was flooded :( 4) Check. 5) Check. Yesterday was basically a no-log…

So terribly sorry for the loss of your precious daughter. I am inspired by your courage to improve your health and well-being, even after going through what you've been through. You are doing a fantastic job. Yes, I agree with the others' advice to follow a progressive, regimented lifting program such as Stronglifts 5x5,…

@threnjen - That's hilarious. Hey, we'll take it any way we can get it. 1) Check. 2) 3 out of 4 days, which is an improvement at least! Total for the week=90 push-ups. 3) Check. Lots of steps this week, due in part to a 4-mile run on Saturday (it actually got to 50 degrees...a heat wave!). 91,521 total steps for an average…

Did measurements on Sunday for the first time in about 3 months, so all these numbers are differences from 10/18/14 to 3/2/15: Waist: 34 (-2.25) Waist at smallest: 32 (-1.25) Hips: 41 (-2.5) Thighs: 25.5 (-.75) Arms: 13.25 (same, ugh!) Calves: 16.25 (same, eh no big deal) Chest: 36.5 (-0.5) Height: 5' 3" Weight: 161 lbs.…

@Crabada, your schedule makes me tired just reading it. I bet you'll be more than ecstatic once this month is over! I remember the stress of school all too well. 1) Check. 2) The reminder in my phone has helped me with this. But Friday's reminder went off and I didn't do it right away and then, of course, forgot! 3) Check.…

I love spinning. It's a great workout! The butt discomfort does get better.

Just came across this thread and thought I'd join in to keep track of progress. I actually haven't done measurements since 10/18/14, but I'll go ahead and start with those. I plan to measure this weekend for an update. Waist: 36.25 Waist at smallest: 33.25 Hips: 43.5 Thighs: 26.25 Arms: 13.25 (really want this to go down!)…

Yes, the damn hips! I'm definitely a pear :smile: I really need to do measurements again (and progress pics). It kind of feels like my work pants are getting looser (wishful thinking?) When I first started working out, I'd do them about once a month but have slacked off. Probably haven't done them in like 3 months.…

@Llamapants86 - I feel so bad for you! Hope everything comes back together quickly. Kitchens are not a fun place to have construction going on.

1) Check. 2) I've been slacking on these for the last 2 weeks. Must get back to this! Actually I keep forgetting, so I'm going to set a reminder in my phone. If that what it takes... 3) Check. Step total was down for the week due to really cold and snowy weather, but at least I met my goal (barely!). 71,295 total steps for…

So I'm older and a few years beyond the "little ones" stage, but when my kiddos were young my friends (and my sister who is my bestie!) and I would have a scheduled night out once a week. I know it sounds like a lot, but at the time I was a SAHM to 4 and absolutely looked forward to that one night away from the craziness!…

1) Nope. Saturday is my 3rd lifting day and had a lot going on and wasn't able to get that session in. Will do better this week. 2) Nope again. Did do a lot of push-ups and burpees at boxing class Thursday, but the other days somehow got skipped. Oops. 3) Weekly step total was 77,427 for an average of 11,061 per day.…

This is a great thread! Why do I love lifting? Because it makes me feel bad-*kitten* strong! And that strength carries over into all other areas of my life. The confidence it's given me is so empowering! I wasn't sure at 51 if I'd be able to actually "lift heavy." I had heard about the benefits including preserving bone…

Boy, I'm glad I'm not the only one not following that 5 lb rule. It wasn't too bad when I first started SL, but as the weights got heavier I just wasn't able to progress that quickly. Whew, thought it was just my age, but I see that you younger ladies experience the same thing! Yes, protein is our friend. Sometimes my…

1) Check. 2) Keep forgetting to do push-ups on non-lifting days! But I always do lots of push-ups and burpees on boxing day, so probably got in about 90 for the week. These are still SO hard. Any ideas on other ways to work these muscles is welcome! 3) Weekly step total was 90,730 for an average of 12,961 per day. This…

1) Check. 2) Check except I think I forgot again on Friday. Did some on Saturday to make up. 3) Weekly step total was 83,531 for an average of 11,933 per day. 4) Check. Really sore on Friday from boxing class! 5) TBH, I'm not really sure if I kept within weekly calories. Yesterday was mostly a non-tracking day, as hubby…

1) Check 2) Did this every day except for yesterday because of an all-day event/party. Although I did 50 push-ups on one of the days, so weekly average is on track. 3) Again, walked at least 10,000 steps every day except for yesterday. Weekly total was 88,562 steps for a daily average of 12,651, so I'm happy with that. 4)…

1/5 - 172 lbs. due to mindless eating over the holidays. Really p!ssed because I was down to 165.5 lbs. before. Why does it pack on so easily and come off so slowly??? I WILL get this off! 1/12 - 171 lbs. 1) Check 2) Check 3) Walked my butt off and got in at least 10,000 steps every day except for Saturday (5,000+), but I…

Okay, I'm in. I took a break from strict calorie counting and lifting for about 5 weeks over the holidays, although I did keep up other workouts (walking, spinning and boxing). I'm back at it and in it to lose 15 in 15! Goals: 1) Lift 3x a week. 2) At least 20-30 push-ups on nonlifting days. 3) 10,000 steps or more at…

Wow, I love this chart! Well, at least it makes me feel a little bit better. I'm 51, and like you, I frequently compare my lifting weights to other, mostly younger, women. Actually I wasn't sure how much age played a role, but I guess it does...at least to some extent. Hell, I know it sure does in other areas of fitness. I…

Well, I see all you ladies are doing fantastic as usual!! Last night was the first time I had lifted in a week. My son, a Marine, called last Friday evening and asked if he and a few Marine buddies could come home from base and stay at our house for the weekend. Of course...yes!!! Duh. So between them staying in my workout…

Well, look at all of you heavy lifting ladies going at it like crazy! Haven't posted in a week or so but have been doing the lifts. Nothing especially exciting other than moving up 5 lbs on the squats. So the last couple of lifts consist of: Squats: 5x5 @ 115 lbs. OHP: 5x5 @ 55 lbs...still DL: Only did 105 lbs. this past…

Workout A last night: Squats 5x5 @ 110 lbs. Wasn't sure how this new weight would go since major lack of sleep Monday night (out celebrating my sister's 50th!!), but it went okay, I guess. BP: New weight of 95 lbs. Really heavy and although I managed to get 4,5,5,5,5 it certainly wasn't pretty on the last reps :\ And there…

Not much exciting today with lifts: Squats: 5x5 @ 105 lbs. again. Going well so will move up next time. (Did I say that last time? Oh well) OHP: 5x5 @ 55 lbs. again. Did so well with 55 that I did one set with 60 lbs. and was arching back by the last rep :( Dang OHP! DL: 1x5 @ 140 lbs. Have a great weekend, lifting ladies!

I can't imagine how tight my hips would be in the morning! Nighttime is bad enough. Before squats I always do a few body weight squats. Not typical squats, but those a toddler does when they are squatting. Feet turned out, knees out to side and *kitten* really low to the ground. I just sit there and hold it for a few…

Impressive OHP weight! I'm jealous. :smile: Last night's lifts: Squats: 5x5 @ 105 lbs. BP: 5x5 @ 90 lbs. Rows: 5x5 @ 85 lbs. Only moved up on squats. For BP and rows I've been at the same weight for a few times, but they're feeling more comfortable. I'm liking sticking to a weight and feeling good about form before I move…

Seriously putting that quote up on a wall in my weight room!! Love it...thanks for sharing that story.

Welcome to all the new lifting gals! You'll love it and how strong you'll feel after just a short time. I'm pretty new too (only about 3 months in), and don't laugh, but I find myself flexing in the mirror! :) Feel free to add me if you'd like! Sheila