The Year of Magical Lifting

[Victoria]

Thanks, ladies. I appreciate the support.

Originally Posted by UpNorth

I'm confused about the "come all the way off my upper foot" comment. I've always done T Pushups with both feet planted firmly on the ground. Are you supposed to lift your foot as well. That seems VERY hard.

That's how it's described in the book. Though it does say you don't have to put all weight on one foot. I'm just trying to achieve "perfect" form.

Originally Posted by L'ilJ

Hey Tracy. Haven't checked your log for a while. Looks like things are going reallly well. What was you cholesterol ratio? If it's good, I wouldn't worry. My total cholesterol is on the high side (225), but my ratios are excellent (2.6) so my doctor says not to worry. Cholesterol isn't a bad thing - did you see the article that Q posted recently re: cholesterol and muscle building?

Hey, Jill. If I did the math right, my ratio is 4.4 (total divided by HDL?). So, I think I'm ok though still on the high side of the range. I didn't see Q's article but I'll read it. Thanks for the link.

Originally Posted by UConnJulie

Hey girl ... how's it going?

Thanks for asking, Julie. The past couple days have been a little rough. I don't think this thyroid medicine is agreeing with me. Tuesday was uncomfortable. Last night was really tough. So, I put a call into the Doc and did not take one today. With the way I felt this morning, there was no way I could have taxed my body with a workout. I truly think I would have gotten sick if I did. I still feel it a little tonight.

So, hopefully tomorrow I'll feel back to normal and can get my workout in.

ugh.....

[nutbar]

Sorry you're hitting a rough patch because of the meds. Hope your doc can get it straightened out for ya!

[tkinsley]

What dose did your doc start you at, Tracy?

Sorry you're feeling cruddy lady. Get better quick.

[Victoria]

Originally Posted by nutbar

Sorry you're hitting a rough patch because of the meds. Hope your doc can get it straightened out for ya!

Thanks, Diane!

Originally Posted by tkinsley

What dose did your doc start you at, Tracy?

Sorry you're feeling cruddy lady. Get better quick.

30 mg. I started taking it Saturday and felt nothing for the first three days. Then, Tuesday and Wednesday it hit me. I also started taking iodine (which is supposed to stimulate the thyroid, though much more subtly) and then realized it was also in my multi-vit.

[dillytl]

Sorry to hear the meds aren't agreeing with ya - hopefully you can get it straighted out quickly!!

[Victoria]

Thanks, T! Feeling much better now.

Today's Workout:

NROL4W
Stage 1
Workout B4

Warm-up: 5 mins. on tready, jumping jacks (20), scap circles (10 ea), reach across (10 ea), arm circles (10 ea fwd/bwd), waiter's bow (10), hip circles (5 ea fwd/bwd)

Mobility: spiderman stretch (5 each), toes up ankle drill (10 ea), split stance rotation (5 ea)

Activation: cat/dog (10 ea), hip corrections (5 ea), floor slides (10)

Strength Workout:

Straight Set w/ 60 sec. rest
A) DB Deadlift (2x12x30#dbs) +5#

Superset w/ 60 sec. rest
2A) DB Shoulder Press (2x12x25#dbs) +5#
2B) Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown (kneeling) (2x12x75#) +5#

Superset w/ 60 sec. rest
3A) Lunge (2x12x22.5#dbs) +2.5#
3B) Swiss Ball Crunch (2x12x25#plate) +2 reps

Notes: After 4 days off, this workout felt pretty good. I'll have to bang out another one tomorrow to keep on track.

Energy Level: 1 (bonk) 2 3 4 5 (bionic) = 4-5

[RebeccaC]

Wow, you are feeling better - almost BIONIC. Hope you have a great weekend Tracy!

[Willie]

Originally Posted by Victoria

Notes: After 4 days off, this workout felt pretty good. I'll have to bang out another one tomorrow to keep on track.

Wow! Two in a row? You're a tough cookie.

And, nice workout today!

[Lost Dog]

For you, Tracy. click

[Victoria]

Originally Posted by Willie

Wow! Two in a row? You're a tough cookie.

And, nice workout today!

Thanks, Kate!

Originally Posted by Lost Dog

For you, Tracy. click

HAHAHAHA....what a putz!

[Lost Dog]

Originally Posted by Victoria

HAHAHAHA....what a putz!

better mean that other dude!

[Victoria]

Originally Posted by Lost Dog

better mean that other dude!

Oh...I sure do! Your coolness saves you!

[gregl515]

I am amazed at how many times I have to shame myself into a workout. When I get started, I usually forget that I didn't want to do the workout and have a good workout.

[dillytl]

Glad you are feeling better! Nice workout!

[tkinsley]

Originally Posted by Victoria

Thanks, T! Feeling much better now.

Today's Workout:

NROL4W
Stage 1
Workout B4

Warm-up: 5 mins. on tready, jumping jacks (20), scap circles (10 ea), reach across (10 ea), arm circles (10 ea fwd/bwd), waiter's bow (10), hip circles (5 ea fwd/bwd)

Mobility: spiderman stretch (5 each), toes up ankle drill (10 ea), split stance rotation (5 ea)

Activation: cat/dog (10 ea), hip corrections (5 ea), floor slides (10)

Strength Workout:

Straight Set w/ 60 sec. rest
A) DB Deadlift (2x12x30#dbs) +5#

Superset w/ 60 sec. rest
2A) DB Shoulder Press (2x12x25#dbs) +5#
2B) Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown (kneeling) (2x12x75#) +5#

Superset w/ 60 sec. rest
3A) Lunge (2x12x22.5#dbs) +2.5#
3B) Swiss Ball Crunch (2x12x25#plate) +2 reps

Notes: After 4 days off, this workout felt pretty good. I'll have to bang out another one tomorrow to keep on track.

Energy Level: 1 (bonk) 2 3 4 5 (bionic) = 4-5

Can I assume this means that you're feeling better on the meds?



Nice work, Tracy.

[nutbar]

Originally Posted by dillytl

Glad you are feeling better! Nice workout!

Exactly, word for word, what I was going to say. Not wanting to look like a complete dork, however, I backtracked and quoted. Much cooler this way and I get to ramble on senselessly about nothing.

[Victoria]