Never 2 Late 2 Chase the Dream (it's better than liposuction)

[kfisherx]

I tried that recipe and the macros did not work for me so I dropped it. This works out pretty well though and if you don't cook it too hard I think it doesn't de-nature the protein. I mean it is nothing but protein so if I de-nature it while cooking does it turn into carbs or what?

[kfisherx]

Tonight I did shoulders, pecs and tris. I carbed out earlier today in order to try for another PR and I did it. I weighed in at 119lbs this morning and tonight I did a 105 pench press times 8 reps. So close..... I quit while I still had just a little more left. This sort of thing must be done slowly.....

warmup superset(shoulders)
db alt flyes (front and side)
3x10 (10lb)e
arm circles (each side)
3x10 (5lb)e

Bench Press
1x10 (45lb) warmup
1x10 (85lb)
1x10 (95lb)
1x8 (105lb)

Superset
db flat bench flye
1x15 (15)e
2x12 (30)e
db skull crushers
2x10 (15)e
1x10 (20)e

1/2 pushups
2x3 (bw)

[stingo]

Slowly and safely - it's not a question of if, but a question of when.

[Bytsi]

Slow and safe is good - but I still think if you can do 8 reps so close to BW, you can do 1 rep at BW.

Just sayin'...

[kfisherx]

Originally Posted by Bytsi

Slow and safe is good - but I still think if you can do 8 reps so close to BW, you can do 1 rep at BW.

Just sayin'...

You would think that wouldn't ya? Nope. Last week I attempted 110lb and the bar went from the air to the safeties. Could not even hold it up. I am not sure how this whole "getting stronger" thing really works but I know that I do not do my training in 1s. It is too easy to get hurt that way by lifting beyond capabilities. This is what my trainer taught me was much safter way to go for newbie.

As Tom said, it is not a matter of IF anymore. Just like the bf% drop, it is a matter of me waiting it out. Body changes in small increments. Both strength and weight loss.

[LisaS]

are you getting a lift off on that bench press - when you go heavier (and that might be BW for you) the difference in the angle that you have to reach back and lift the bar and then move it to proper position to lower & press can be a limiting factor.

[karenmc6]

hey karla, can't believe i haven't stopped in here before. love your story about the bathing suit and i envy your weight purchases - not much ever shows up around here.

i love reading your posts, since they almost always spur some serious discussions and i always learn something. i find your progress really inspiring - you've come such a long way and are doing so well!

[tcoy777]

Nice job on the bench press!! It's for sure just a matter of when!

[tcoy777]

Thanks for the encouragement. Its great to have the support of others dealing with the same silliness. This exercise stuff is much more intricate then I ever thought.

[stingo]

So you want to train for strength PR's, a marathon, AND lose weight at the same time? Forward in all directions eh?

[kfisherx]

So rest week is going swimmingly. I can't believe it is already Wed. I did not working out and am eating until I am near sick every day. It feels great and I bet I lift like mad next week.

This trip has been a confirmation and accolade for all the hard work of the past months. When not speaking about work I am busy telling people about how I got my body like I got it. I visisted friends in San Fransisco yesterday who had not seen me for 5 or so months. They could not stop talking about my body. At one point Sue (one of the woman) asks me if I realize just how different I look now.

But even more amazing is how all my coworkers are talking as well. One guy I had never met before (we have only ever talked on the phone). I noticed he was watching me intently during the meeting. I was talking a lot so it did not bother me. At the break he came up to introduce himself and then asked me what I did to get so cut. When I told him what I was doing he could not believe it. He kept saying that I had a hot body. (this was weird because my company is SO strict about this sort of talk that you never expect to hear it) It was good though!

Additionally everyone is making comments about how often I eat and how yet I am so skinny. The funniest one was this tiny little girl from China. She said every time she looked at me in the room I was eating. I really am eating a lot. It is almost like a bulk for me but I am trying to stay just under 2300 cals or at that a day. I am eating until full and even beyond. Some wise person noted that I am not eating sugar or high gly carbs at dinner. The secrets are coming out. Eat a lot of good healthy whole foods, lift heavy weights and drink lots of water. Hmmmmmm....

Tomorrow I return to Oregon. Just 2 more days of rest to go for me. I will hate to see this end.

[kfisherx]

Originally Posted by stingo

So you want to train for strength PR's, a marathon, AND lose weight at the same time? Forward in all directions eh?

Could not have siad it better myself. As my trainer says to me, "Pick ONE goal"

[Espi]

Swimmingly. What a nice word.

What goal is it going to be
- strength PRs
- marathon
- lose more fat?

[stingo]

Goes to show you that the best way to lead is by example. You don't have to preach as your results speak for themselves.

[Bytsi]

You're doing really well, and the best part is that it shows. I agree with Tom - it's nice to lead by example instead of preaching all the time!

Can't wait to see how well you lift next week, being all refreshed...

[kfisherx]

Originally Posted by Espi

Swimmingly. What a nice word.

What goal is it going to be
- strength PRs
- marathon
- lose more fat?

Still have more fat to lose. I am going to continue with the program until I reach 10% (according to my Ormon). Then I will turn it around and maintain for about 1-2 months followed by another slow and thoughtful bulk. I really think that one more bulk and cut itertation and I will have a "perfect" body to me. How many women ever reach THAT goal?