Sorry the end of your job was not good. But you will find a good fit for you. I'm ready for the holidays to be over. Only 4 more days to a new year!
__________________ It all starts with the mind, but the thoughts, the intention aren't enough. Action needs to come next. Dream it, believe it, plan it, execute it, celebrate it. - Wendy
I think you've nailed it about your weight. And keep reminding yourself (as I have to tell myself daily and/or hourly, it's not all about the number.
LOL at the bootcamp dude waiving.
Cute avi!
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Originally Posted by beesknees
And I thought 40 yesterday was balmy! Its all relative, right?
Well Happy Hanukkah, and WOW on those deadlifts! I guess I have something to work for LOL
LOL, this weather is NUTS! My H was up on a ladder at 9pm last night trying to cut a branch that was hitting the side of the roof and making awful (dying bird-like) sounds in the wind...
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Originally Posted by SpacecityPaula
Happy Hanukkah Bytsi!
Sorry the end of your job was not good. But you will find a good fit for you. I'm ready for the holidays to be over. Only 4 more days to a new year!
Hey Paula - thanks! I am not going to rush into the wrong job -- even the one I interviewed for, I might not end up taking (IF they even want me)... we'll see... I have to figure a lot of things out so I can find the right fit for me.
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Originally Posted by Celestialmom
Hee hee! Nice deadlifts! Did you do that on purpose just to beat me?! (j/k) Nice workout--I'm on rest week and it's driving me CRAZY!
LOL Celeste! Nah, I couldn't top your deadlifts cuz if you do it by ratio of bodyweight to weight lifted, you kick my ass! But I do want to think about trying 200 next time - just to see if I can
So... after that tough class in the morning, I had a LOT of food issues - I guess Leigh is right about hunger stimulation, eh? Anyway, I held out pretty well, and then around 9pm I fell into a box of H's granola cereal. I didn't even LIKE it that much!!!!! sigh... I was just SO SO SO SO SO hungry (and realized my protein was kinda low too, so I also ate some tuna)... sigh...
Workout done! Treadmill for one hour, HR around 60% ish, incline around 6-7, speed around 3 - 3.2 mph mostly... Tmill said 400 kcals, about 3.15 miles...
You ladies have sparked a dormant competitive streak in me. I was at the gym today training a client and I had her going for her 1RM deadlift...and I had to try in between her tries. She made 190 (at 234 lbs.--but she's only started dl'ing since she started training with me in September). I made 175 and my next attempt was at 185...I failed. But I never tried for anything between the two. I'm working on it. Still, last time I went to gym specifically to record my 1RM's on the three lifts I maxed at 160, so at least it is improvement. Anyway, my client was really excited and really wants to get into building her strength. I love that!
Yay for a workout! I'm with you in spirit! (I did round pen Wyatt today, and since our round pen is a little big, I did get in a 15-20 min jog...)
And yeah, 200# would be very cool--I bet you can do it.
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Originally Posted by sidonia
You could totally pull 200!!!
I will try... sometime... I don't want to hurt myself!
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Originally Posted by msmogreen
You ladies have sparked a dormant competitive streak in me. I was at the gym today training a client and I had her going for her 1RM deadlift...and I had to try in between her tries. She made 190 (at 234 lbs.--but she's only started dl'ing since she started training with me in September). I made 175 and my next attempt was at 185...I failed. But I never tried for anything between the two. I'm working on it. Still, last time I went to gym specifically to record my 1RM's on the three lifts I maxed at 160, so at least it is improvement. Anyway, my client was really excited and really wants to get into building her strength. I love that!
LOL - glad you had fun - and YAY on a woman who wants to get strong!!!! That's my favorite kind of client
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Originally Posted by nutbar
Have a great New Year, Bytsi!!
Thanks Diane - right back at ya!!!
So... I'm a EXCITED! I went and toured the other gym that just built their big expansion and WOW!!!! They have FOUR Oly platforms, bumper plates, kettlebells, 5 or 6 squat racks, etc etc etc... they even have an indoor turf for sports training. All their cardio machines have personal screens with dvd players so you can bring your own movies AND they own a bod pod! I signed up
I get a free session with a trainer, so I requested the oly guy (Jason). He is a CSCS and former competitive strongman, so I'm excited. Weds afternoon!!! I said I want to try Oly lifts with him, so the training coordinator is going to tell him about me. They also said "he HATES machines" (my kinda guy!)
I didn't schedule the bod pod yet, but I will - maybe in the next week or so, to get a starting # for the challenge. I just have to psych myself up for "it's just a number" if it sucks .
And today, a workout:
Warmup, then Jump Squats - 4x5 bw
Squats - 4 @ 95#, 2x4 @ 105#, 1x 3.5 @ 110#. Yes, that's 3.5. On the 4th, I bottomed and GM'd out badly, so I tried again. Then I got stuck and bounced my way out of the hole (about 3 bounces). UGH!!!! My spotter had no idea what to do (yeah, I need to train him better) so I was just glad not to come out of it injured! I guess I found my max weight for deep (not ATG - yet, but deep) squats!
So... I'm a EXCITED! I went and toured the other gym that just built their big expansion and WOW!!!! They have FOUR Oly platforms, bumper plates, kettlebells, 5 or 6 squat racks, etc etc etc... they even have an indoor turf for sports training. All their cardio machines have personal screens with dvd players so you can bring your own movies AND they own a bod pod! I signed up
I get a free session with a trainer, so I requested the oly guy (Jason). He is a CSCS and former competitive strongman, so I'm excited. Weds afternoon!!! I said I want to try Oly lifts with him, so the training coordinator is going to tell him about me. They also said "he HATES machines" (my kinda guy!)
I didn't schedule the bod pod yet, but I will - maybe in the next week or so, to get a starting # for the challenge. I just have to psych myself up for "it's just a number" if it sucks .
So... I'm a EXCITED! I went and toured the other gym that just built their big expansion and WOW!!!! They have FOUR Oly platforms, bumper plates, kettlebells, 5 or 6 squat racks, etc etc etc... they even have an indoor turf for sports training. All their cardio machines have personal screens with dvd players so you can bring your own movies AND they own a bod pod! I signed up
I get a free session with a trainer, so I requested the oly guy (Jason). He is a CSCS and former competitive strongman, so I'm excited. Weds afternoon!!! I said I want to try Oly lifts with him, so the training coordinator is going to tell him about me. They also said "he HATES machines" (my kinda guy!)
So so jealous...
Meanwhile at my gym everyone and their uncle was out tonight. So much for waiting til after the New Year for resolutions. I might be doing some workouts at home this next month until after the newbies give up. At least the weight room is relatively unchanged.
Awesome find on the gym! Sounds like it will be a perfect fit for you!
I just looked up the Bod Pod. Looks like something from the movie Sleeper! lol
Thanks - I'm excited!
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Originally Posted by jesca
Wow. That is so exciting about the gym! I'm totally jealous. I hope you have fun.
I hope so too!
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Originally Posted by missjane
You talking Powerhouse?
You got it! I already probably know half their members - knew most of the group-x instructors on their schedule (in fact one of my dear friends teaches there and had good things to say, encouraged me to finally check it out). Have you been inside there?
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Originally Posted by beesknees
So so jealous...
Meanwhile at my gym everyone and their uncle was out tonight. So much for waiting til after the New Year for resolutions. I might be doing some workouts at home this next month until after the newbies give up. At least the weight room is relatively unchanged.
That's the ONLY good thing about the Resolution gym-goers - they hog the cardio but not weights - and when they DO go to the free weights, they are so entertaining
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Originally Posted by sidonia
That gym sounds RIDICULOUSLY AWESOME!!! Good luck with the new trainer...he sounds like a good one...lol..."hates machines"
I feel like there should be a trainer and trainee classified...SWF looking for trainer who "hates machines"
SWF looking for trainer who hates machines - ROTFL!!!
No time tonight to play catchup on logs, but I hope to get that done tomorrow... it's not a chore, but sometimes I feel guilty when I don't read what everyone's been up to
Wow, Bytsi! That is SO cool about the gym, trainer, everything! I am even more excited to read your upcoming log entries, if that's possible! You will rock that place, that's for sure!
Unfortunately, I woke up sick this morning. My stomach is a mess, I haven't been more than 5 feet from the bathroom all morning, and I might have a fever (or just feel crappy?)... So... I may end up postponing the Oly session til next week cuz I don't want to go tomorrow if I'm not 100% - waiting til this afternoon to decide...
Which leads to my other dilemna. Today (at 1) is the day I'm supposed to go in and take care of those last 2 clients... but I am actually sick, not faking... but I'm afraid if I call in, they'll think I'm faking or something. I don't want to let them down, but... if I don't stop running to the bathroom in the next 30 minutes or so, I'm going to have to cancel.
Damn it.
At least I'm not hungry. Even the thought of food makes me worse.
So I'm just sitting here (in my workout clothes cuz I tried getting dressed to see if I felt better - nope, didn't work)... bleh... blargh...
Sorry you aren't feeling well, Bytsi! I would cancel if I were you - and to heck with them if they think you are faking! You've been dedicated to them through all the crap they dished out!
So... I'm a EXCITED! I went and toured the other gym that just built their big expansion and WOW!!!! They have FOUR Oly platforms, bumper plates, kettlebells, 5 or 6 squat racks, etc etc etc... they even have an indoor turf for sports training. All their cardio machines have personal screens with dvd players so you can bring your own movies AND they own a bod pod! I signed up
I get a free session with a trainer, so I requested the oly guy (Jason). He is a CSCS and former competitive strongman, so I'm excited. Weds afternoon!!! I said I want to try Oly lifts with him, so the training coordinator is going to tell him about me. They also said "he HATES machines" (my kinda guy!)
Bytsi, I am SO excited for you and I'm SO jealous!!
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Originally Posted by sidonia
That gym sounds RIDICULOUSLY AWESOME!!! Good luck with the new trainer...he sounds like a good one...lol..."hates machines"
I feel like there should be a trainer and trainee classified...SWF looking for trainer who "hates machines"
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ROFLMAO
Sorry you're not feeling well today. Get well soon!
Oh goodness, it's been a while since I've been in here! So awesome about the new gym!! Have fun! (And sorry you don't feel well.... I'd say cancel, but I know what you mean about thinking they'll think you're faking.... did that make sense? lol)
Sorry you aren't feeling well, Bytsi! I would cancel if I were you - and to heck with them if they think you are faking! You've been dedicated to them through all the crap they dished out!
Wow, Bytsi, that sounds like an absolute dream gym. So that is what a Powerhouse gym is like? I actually have not heard anything about them, but I noticed there is one a few miles from my parents' house and was curious. That is a two hour drive for me unless I move back in with my parents, LOL. Maybe next time I am down there I will check it out.
Sorry to hear you're not feeling well. I hope you're feeling better in time to celebrate the New Year.
Bytsi, you're saved by the bell.. err I mean, if you hadn't been sick we would no longer have been on speaking terms . I'm that jealous of that new gym of yours!
J/k of course. Now, what happened yesterday? Hopefully you did call and cancelled the appointment? Are you better yet?
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AND they own a bod pod! I signed up 
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