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Old 08-26-2008, 09:36 PM   #2041 (permalink)
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Maybe I am being too hard on myself. I feel like I'm not done. Maybe I have body dysmorphia? No, I don't. I can see where I'm lean and see where I'm not. I choose not to display the ugly parts, but they are there. Relics of having once been much larger. I've got the stretch marks to prove it.

I know I can go on like I am and just get stronger, but I feel like I have no room to go "up" in weight. When I do, I feel it pretty quickly in the waistline.

I don't want to be an over analyzing, obsessive diet planner, either. I know what needs to happen if I want to lose more fat. The details are almost insignificant. I've done it. When I want it, I'll do it. Or if.

I'm not totally frustrated. Just made a plan and didn't stick to it as well as I'd like. Tomorrow is a new day.
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Old 08-26-2008, 09:43 PM   #2042 (permalink)
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Been there. And was constantly torn between being "good enough" and "not perfect" (as I guess is the best way to put it). There's nothing wrong with it, but it does require more… determined? I donno. Not like I got there, and now I have another 30 to lose again so what do I know?
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Old 08-27-2008, 05:20 AM   #2043 (permalink)
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We've already got two challenges going on right now. If you want to start a new one at the first of the year, then that'd be awesome. W\ 4mo to go on the current ones, it'll distract folks. It's up to you of course.

It just sounds like you're struggling to find satisfaction in what you're doing because you've picked a pretty unforgiving measuring stick (mirror). Perhaps it's time to think about finding a stricter performance style goal (maybe involving your aerobics cert?).
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Old 08-27-2008, 06:20 AM   #2044 (permalink)
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Maybe stepping back and looking at why you didn't stick to the plan might be an option here. That way you could address the cause or causes accordingly. If you say you already know the answer to that question, then list ways you'll address one of those reasons, and start implementing it today.
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Old 08-28-2008, 08:27 AM   #2045 (permalink)
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Good points. Thanks. I'm still going...

Here's last night's workout.

A, Rack Pull (just above knee), 465, 2x6

B1, Standing Cable Press, 90 (8/8/8)
B2, Neutral Grip Chins (8/7/5)

C1, EZ Curls, 75 (6), 70 (9)
C2, Face Pulls, 90 (20), 100 (17)

It's been a long, long time since I lifted anything really heavy with my hands. My hands are hurtin' right now! I'll live.
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Yeah, I think 465 qualifies as "heavy". Holy crap.
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Old 08-28-2008, 09:08 AM   #2047 (permalink)
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Nice numbers there Roland - keep up the good work.
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Old 08-28-2008, 10:58 AM   #2048 (permalink)
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Maybe I am being too hard on myself. I feel like I'm not done. Maybe I have body dysmorphia? No, I don't. I can see where I'm lean and see where I'm not. I choose not to display the ugly parts, but they are there. Relics of having once been much larger. I've got the stretch marks to prove it.

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I don't want to be an over analyzing, obsessive diet planner, either. I know what needs to happen if I want to lose more fat. The details are almost insignificant. I've done it. When I want it, I'll do it. Or if.

I'm not totally frustrated. Just made a plan and didn't stick to it as well as I'd like. Tomorrow is a new day.
Maybe you have an incomplete expression of BDD. I think most who have lost a significant amount of weight do have difficulty in this area. Whether you're seeing lean or not, you can't completely handle the numbers on the scale and the tape measure heading back that way...

I'm so there.
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Old 08-28-2008, 05:20 PM   #2049 (permalink)
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Yeah, I think 465 qualifies as "heavy". Holy crap.
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Old 08-28-2008, 05:32 PM   #2050 (permalink)
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I'm not totally frustrated. Just made a plan and didn't stick to it as well as I'd like. Tomorrow is a new day.
That's what it's all about, Roland. We try. We fall down sometimes. But, we get back up and try again.

465 for rack pulls somewhat qualifies as trying. LOL
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Old 08-31-2008, 07:15 PM   #2051 (permalink)
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That's what it's all about, Roland. We try. We fall down sometimes. But, we get back up and try again.

465 for rack pulls somewhat qualifies as trying. LOL


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Maybe you have an incomplete expression of BDD. I think most who have lost a significant amount of weight do have difficulty in this area. Whether you're seeing lean or not, you can't completely handle the numbers on the scale and the tape measure heading back that way...

I'm so there.
So, you're saying I'm fat?
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It's been a while since I used the TRX, so I loaded it up in my backpack and ran to the park.

.75 mile run (I am so unconditioned. I hang my head in shame...)

Chinups, 50
TRX Pushups (12/10/10)
TRX Pistols (5/5/5)
Bodyweight Squats (20/20)
TRX Triceps Extensions (8/8/7)
TRX Facepulls (8/8)

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How are the feet/shoulder etc feeling?

I broke out the TRX a while back ... it felt great. Hoping to get on my rollerblades tomorrow morning, then maybe hit the TRX on Tuesday am ...
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Neither is at 100%, but both are decent.

My foot aches sometimes, but I wear the insoles 100% of the time and they help a lot. Running (as much as I do, anyway) doesn't hurt. Sometimes I forget that I had the problem. Still stretching, though.
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Chinups, 50
TRX Pushups (12/10/10)
TRX Pistols (5/5/5)
Bodyweight Squats (20/20)
TRX Triceps Extensions (8/8/7)
TRX Facepulls (8/8)

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I might be reading this wrong but is this 50 consecutive chinups?? If so... holy sh*t. I know you throw up some amazing numbers / weights, but good lawd.
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nope. 50 total.
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