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Good job on the workouts. For me its harder to loose weight during the summer. I am more active, but my diet goes out with the beer and ice cream that the summer requires. Oh well, all in moderation.
Tom, just checkin' in --some of your workouts look like killers!
Only some? lol Just kidding - they are tough to get through sometimes, but I manage to push myself through them.
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Originally Posted by tcoy777
Good job on the workouts. For me its harder to loose weight during the summer. I am more active, but my diet goes out with the beer and ice cream that the summer requires. Oh well, all in moderation.
Yeah, if I was as consistent with my nutrition as I am with my working out, I'd be a lot closer to my goal. Ah well, I have to live too, right?
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Originally Posted by NorthernWisco
Work outs are looking insane on the metabolic side of things those tpush up with squats look puke worthy
Well, I didn't puke, but I sure was moving slowly toward the end.
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No "happy hours" makes for a lot of miserable days. - Mahler
Do you have any food allergies or intolerances? 8lbs up in one day, when you're not on a low carb diet, seems pretty high. There's not enough salt in the world to make you retain that much water. Something's up. Maybe. Just a thought.
i would keel over and die lol my conditioning is lacking right now....
Maybe you should add some to your workouts - won't be pretty, but it'd help you out.
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Originally Posted by Lost Dog
Do you have any food allergies or intolerances? 8lbs up in one day, when you're not on a low carb diet, seems pretty high. There's not enough salt in the world to make you retain that much water. Something's up. Maybe. Just a thought.
I was thinking kind of the same thing in that I was putting my reaction to beer kind of like a reaction to infection. I didn't make the leap to an allergy, but I suppose that could be a logical step.
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Yeah, what kind of happy hour beer was that? Brick draft?
That's with any beer I drink - I retain a lot of water for about 4-5 days until my body stabilizes and returns to its more normal weight.
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A Supersetx2 (20x40lb DB for presses and rows, 10x15lb DBs for Step-Ups)
A1 Incline DB Press (Right)
A2 Step-up (Right)
A3 DB Row (Right)
A4 Step-up (Alternating)
A5 Incline DB Press (Left)
A6 Step-up (Left)
A7 DB Row (Left)
B Flat Leg Throw 3x15
C Cable Core Press 2x20
D1 Single Arm Lat Pulldown 3x10
D2 Single Arm Cable Upright Row 3x10
E Lateral Walk/Slide Squats with Shoulder Press2x12@15
G Single Leg Sit to Stand Opposite Arm Vertical2x10@5
A Superset - Some good work here. I had picked the 40's but I think I could've gone to the 45's. Tim had originally asked for 15 reps, but since that was going to be easier than intended, he put on 5 more. Step-ups were ok, but a bit harder with the two 15lb dumbbells, as well as a tough spinning class the night before. The rows I did fine on - Tim commented that I had good range of motion on them too. This sort of work would've done a number on me before, but it wasn't too bad this time. Of course, I'm not doing full body stuff (squat + overhead press etc) but it's progress nonetheless.
B Flat Leg Throw - A new exercise for me. I've seen these done elsewhere, but have never tried them myself. I basically laid on the floor, and brought my legs up to Tim's hands and he pushed my legs down. The key here is not to let my legs touch the floor.
C Cable Core Press - Tim seems to like this one as it comes up in our workouts quite a lot. After doing the first two sets he had me try them on one leg, but that wasn't happening so we moved on.
D1 Single Arm Cable Upright Row - These felt iffy the first set, but after that I think I got used to them (and added weight for the other two sets).
D2 Single Arm Lat Pulldown - The weight Tim had picked seemed a bit high when I started but it was just manageable.
E Lateral Walk/Slide Squats with Shoulder Press - This is an extension of Tim's workout philosophy. The previous edition was, "Why stand when you can squat?". The addition is, "Why squat, when you can move around and squat?". The twist here is once you've done a squat+press (with the left arm) you take your left foot and swing it around so that you're facing in the opposite direction. Then do a squat+press (with the right arm) and take your right foot and swing it around so you're facing in the direction you were when you started. (It's a lot easier to do it than it is to describe it). My legs did reasonably well, but holding up those DBs for that long of a time proved challenging.
F DB Kneeling Core Extension - Who needs a fancy machine for back extensions? You kneel on a bench, holding dumbbells, and try to get them as close to the floor as possible. Then, keeping your arms extended, bring them up over your head at the same time you're kneeling up. Pretty challenging stuff.
G Single Leg Sit to Stand Opposite Arm Vertical - Can't do this one really, but I certainly tried my best. It's basically doing the last part of a turkish getup but from a seated position.
Overall - A good workout, with some new exercises put in to keep things interesting. Tim won't be here this weekend so we decided to get the session done today. While I didn't like waking up so early, I do like already having done my workout for the day.
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No "happy hours" makes for a lot of miserable days. - Mahler
223 - Totally nonstandard weigh-in today as I'd already had breakfast (2 servings of oatmeal, some maple syrup and a protein shake), and had done my workout. Still, the number is going down, so I'm not complaining.
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Sounds like a gluten intolerance to me. Beer also contains gluten AFAIK, and some people retain crazy amounts of water due to it.
Also, it is said that eating foods you're allergic/intolerant to, can slow down your metabolism. In any case, one can get hungrier from overexposure to allergies etc. wich doesn't help with wt. loss.
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G Single Leg Sit to Stand Opposite Arm Vertical - Can't do this one really, but I certainly tried my best. It's basically doing the last part of a turkish getup but from a seated position.
Okay, I know this is dense of me, but seated in a chair or seated from the floor? I'm trying to picture how to do this. (I think I'm fascinated by the idea since I hate the DB get-ups so much. )
In any case, I hope you figure out what's causing the weight flucuations.
Okay, I know this is dense of me, but seated in a chair or seated from the floor? I'm trying to picture how to do this. (I think I'm fascinated by the idea since I hate the DB get-ups so much. )
In any case, I hope you figure out what's causing the weight flucuations.
Sitting on the bench - sorry, I should've specified that.
As for the weight fluctuations they certainly are from the beer. I put on a lot of transitory (water) weight when I have beer, that usually takes about 4-5 days to go away. And it happens consistently too.
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Tom
No "happy hours" makes for a lot of miserable days. - Mahler
Sounds like a gluten intolerance to me. Beer also contains gluten AFAIK, and some people retain crazy amounts of water due to it.
Also, it is said that eating foods you're allergic/intolerant to, can slow down your metabolism. In any case, one can get hungrier from overexposure to allergies etc. wich doesn't help with wt. loss.
Makes sense, because I certainly do retain crazy amounts of water after I've had beer. Looks like a further reason to curtail imbibing to special occasions, but will see.
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No "happy hours" makes for a lot of miserable days. - Mahler
222 - Going in the right direction at least. A few non-standard items this morning though: I had some yogurt and triscuits the very first thing this morning as I didn't have any bananas. Also, the scale was recalibrated (incorrectly) so now it weighs heavier than it did. Not that that changes my basic situation (I'm up in weight and need to get back down) - just sayin'.
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Tom
No "happy hours" makes for a lot of miserable days. - Mahler
Holy crickey... 8 lbs in one day??? that doesn't make sense.
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B Flat Leg Throw - A new exercise for me. I've seen these done elsewhere, but have never tried them myself. I basically laid on the floor, and brought my legs up to Tim's hands and he pushed my legs down. The key here is not to let my legs touch the floor.
Your workouts with your trainer look fun. Those flat leg throws always put a hurtin on me the next day.
Hope you solve the mystery what's causing your water retention and it's not anything serious like celiacs. I did gain six pounds overnight on Memorial Day weekend, but there was lots of margaritas with salted rims involved But the bloated only stayed a day or so.
A Supersetx2 (20x40lb DB for presses and rows, 10x15lb DBs for Step-Ups)
A1 Incline DB Press (Right)
A2 Step-up (Right)
A3 DB Row (Right)
A4 Step-up (Alternating)
A5 Incline DB Press (Left)
A6 Step-up (Left)
A7 DB Row (Left)
B Flat Leg Throw 3x15
C Cable Core Press 2x20
D1 Single Arm Lat Pulldown 3x10
D2 Single Arm Cable Upright Row 3x10
E Lateral Walk/Slide Squats with Shoulder Press2x12@15
G Single Leg Sit to Stand Opposite Arm Vertical2x10@5
A Superset - Some good work here. I had picked the 40's but I think I could've gone to the 45's. Tim had originally asked for 15 reps, but since that was going to be easier than intended, he put on 5 more. Step-ups were ok, but a bit harder with the two 15lb dumbbells, as well as a tough spinning class the night before. The rows I did fine on - Tim commented that I had good range of motion on them too. This sort of work would've done a number on me before, but it wasn't too bad this time. Of course, I'm not doing full body stuff (squat + overhead press etc) but it's progress nonetheless.
B Flat Leg Throw - A new exercise for me. I've seen these done elsewhere, but have never tried them myself. I basically laid on the floor, and brought my legs up to Tim's hands and he pushed my legs down. The key here is not to let my legs touch the floor.
C Cable Core Press - Tim seems to like this one as it comes up in our workouts quite a lot. After doing the first two sets he had me try them on one leg, but that wasn't happening so we moved on.
D1 Single Arm Cable Upright Row - These felt iffy the first set, but after that I think I got used to them (and added weight for the other two sets).
D2 Single Arm Lat Pulldown - The weight Tim had picked seemed a bit high when I started but it was just manageable.
E Lateral Walk/Slide Squats with Shoulder Press - This is an extension of Tim's workout philosophy. The previous edition was, "Why stand when you can squat?". The addition is, "Why squat, when you can move around and squat?". The twist here is once you've done a squat+press (with the left arm) you take your left foot and swing it around so that you're facing in the opposite direction. Then do a squat+press (with the right arm) and take your right foot and swing it around so you're facing in the direction you were when you started. (It's a lot easier to do it than it is to describe it). My legs did reasonably well, but holding up those DBs for that long of a time proved challenging.
F DB Kneeling Core Extension - Who needs a fancy machine for back extensions? You kneel on a bench, holding dumbbells, and try to get them as close to the floor as possible. Then, keeping your arms extended, bring them up over your head at the same time you're kneeling up. Pretty challenging stuff.
G Single Leg Sit to Stand Opposite Arm Vertical - Can't do this one really, but I certainly tried my best. It's basically doing the last part of a turkish getup but from a seated position.
Overall - A good workout, with some new exercises put in to keep things interesting. Tim won't be here this weekend so we decided to get the session done today. While I didn't like waking up so early, I do like already having done my workout for the day.
Holy cow, Tom! This looks intense!
I am not picturing the core extension (I feel like I would fall off the bench, from your description?). And those squats look killer. Nice work!
Holy cow, Tom! This looks intense!
I am not picturing the core extension (I feel like I would fall off the bench, from your description?). And those squats look killer. Nice work!
I'll see if I can put it on video. I won't have perfect form, but it will give you a basic idea as to what to do.
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No "happy hours" makes for a lot of miserable days. - Mahler
any reason you weigh yourself daily? I would go nuts
Well, to me it's either weighing yourself every 2 weeks or a month, vs daily. I like having the constant feedback and knowing where I'm at. Because I can see trends easier with so many more data points.
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Originally Posted by SpacecityPaula
Holy crickey... 8 lbs in one day??? that doesn't make sense.
Well, not in one day in this case, but I do put on the water weight when I have beer.
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Originally Posted by ceebee
Your workouts with your trainer look fun. Those flat leg throws always put a hurtin on me the next day.
Hope you solve the mystery what's causing your water retention and it's not anything serious like celiacs. I did gain six pounds overnight on Memorial Day weekend, but there was lots of margaritas with salted rims involved But the bloated only stayed a day or so.
Well from the sounds of it, gluten intolerance sounds like the most viable right now. Other than the water weight I really can't think of any other symptoms I have. Further research is in order I think.
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Tom
No "happy hours" makes for a lot of miserable days. - Mahler
Amen to daily weighing and using rolling averages to watch trends. Call me nuts but I still also weigh at night and have made it a game to predict what the BW will be the next morning. Weighing at night tells you if you're too dehydrated.
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Poliquin: "There's no overtraining, only undereating" --> to undereat, don't overtrain!"
Burgener: "There's no overtraining, only underrecovery" --> sleep, rest & recover
journal: Go with the flow
Sitting on the bench - sorry, I should've specified that.
As for the weight fluctuations they certainly are from the beer. I put on a lot of transitory (water) weight when I have beer, that usually takes about 4-5 days to go away. And it happens consistently too.
Whoops, that'll teach me to type too quickly, especially when tired . Now that you say that, I even remember reading that--sorry. What I meant was that I hope you find a way to work with it and fix the problem.
222 - Looks like I'm stabilizing, but a bit higher than I'd like. Debating whether or not to go for happy hour tonight, simply because the place we're going to has Bullfrog's Inspiration Red on tap. That being one of my favorite beers it's going to be hard to turn it down... But yet, I'd like to (finally) see my weight move down again... Decisions, decisions...
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But the bloated only stayed a day or so.
. Now that you say that, I even remember reading that--sorry. What I meant was that I hope you find a way to work with it and fix the problem.
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