scale 151.75 WTF!!! running makes me retain fluid!! I have calipers today, so will report in then.
burned 2340
eaten 1902
deficit 438
feeling superfantastic. I just know that a big whoosh is on tap.
on sunday with my husband, I am going to attempt a one rep max and will report in. here is my bench press workout from wednesday-this was alone without a spotter, so I didn't want to try any challenging weights that would get me stuck!
45 x 8
45 x 8
70 x 8
70 x 9
65 x 8
60 x 12
45 x 23
seriously had a lot leftover at the end. I have really good muscular endurance. am working on explosive strength over the next several weeks prior to arnold.
I suspect a one rep max in the 95 or 100. with my husband last sunday, I got 3 of 85 and one of 90, but seemed to have more in me.
I haven't learned how to explode out of the bottom yet (ie when the bar is on your chest). similar to how I had to learn how to explode out of the hole when harvey was teaching me to squat. explosive power is a new skill for me. the gains I made in this regard have really helped my running--I can feel it these days as I am attempting to maximize my leg turnover (cadence) and maintain a faster speed over longer distances.
and I feel the upper body power in my swimming, which I am getting ready to do right now!! it is wonderful to be putting all of this newly built strength and power to use in my endurance sports. I really like weightlifting, but I LOVE what it is doing for my sports. (and I admit, love what it does for my shape, lol)
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