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I am the proud mother of a Duke alumnus who, having decided she is tired of school, is delaying her plans to go to medical school. She found a job during the fall semester. Stuff already moved and apartment found.
my heart is front row left
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Tracey,
Congratulations! Your daughter is beautiful, and sounds like she has a good head on her shoulders (it's no wonder, considering from whom she spawned!).
Glad you are back safely, just in time for the nice weather.
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I am the proud mother of a Duke alumnus who, having decided she is tired of school, is delaying her plans to go to medical school. She found a job during the fall semester. Stuff already moved and apartment found.
It's probably as good a time as any to take a break. Once she starts med school she'll have no life. Although this is just as good a time to throw a few clothes in a backpack and head off to see the world. I had a friend who did it before starting to work. I envied her choice a lot.
Thank you all for your kind words. I gave you all the short version of my trip (there was definitely some highs and some lows).
Anne, I'm just really enjoying that my daughter is having the chance to explore many more things than I did (because she is making better choices). She is truly just the coolest kid. I'd like her even if she didn't belong to me. My husband call her me refined.
Workout-related activity I got up to when I was away:
Thursday: Hotel Gym. 15-minute interval session. Treadmill. 1 min fast/2 min slow. Followed by Wide-grip lat pulldown, BW Bulgarian squats, hanging leg raise.
Friday: Hotel Room. FitTV routine Body Sculpt Routine. 1st 20 minutes. Used filled coke bottles for weights.
Saturday: Hotel Room. FitTV Total Body Sculpt with Gilad: Abs, Thighs, Triceps & Back. ~ 22 min. Used filled coke bottles for weights. FitTV Namaste Yoga: Heart Opening.~ 22 min.
Sunday: Dorm. Moved boxes down 2 flights of stairs to pack van.
Monday: Storage. Moved boxes out of van into storage space.
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Workout Summary: ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS WORKOUT. Really made sure to warm-up (see below). Still amazed at how well I did on negative chins. And that I actually liked the 10 sets of 2 lat pulldowns. That barbell split squat definitely woke up my booty and hamstrings muscles. I hope I like workout B as much as this one.
3-minutes stationary bike then in room: curtsy squats; side lunge touch ground then twist; walking hip circles; walking hamstring stretch; walking quad pulls;walking warrior 1 with twist; front, side, circular arm/back stretches; Y squats; cat & cow; bridges; fire-hydrants. Was sweating when finished. Just really wanted to make sure I was warmed up for this workout (especially back).
WORKOUT: NROL4W STAGE 6, WORKOUT A
A: Negative Chin-up: Protocol: come down as slow as possible Setup: Used the squat rack with supports in highest peg and a low step stool to get up then kicked it out of the way.
BW x 10 sec down
BW x 15 sec down
BW x 15 sec down
All sets got arms all the way straight and no swaying.
B: Underhand-Grip Lat Pulldown: Protocol: down as fast as possible, 1 sec pause, 4 sec up
80 lbs x 2 reps
90 lbs x 2 reps
90 lbs x 2 reps: Getting harder. Hands/forearms tired
90 lbs x 2 reps: Ditto
90 lbs x 2 reps: Ditto
100 lbs x 2 reps: L. hand almost lost grip
100 lbs x 2 reps: Harder to pause @ bottom
90 lbs x 2 reps: Forearms tired. Stretched between sets
90 lbs x 2 reps: Ditto
80 lbs x 2 reps: Felt easy
Alternating sets
C1: Barbell Split Squat Protocol: All reps one leg in front then the other in front all reps
55 lbs x 10 (started with L. leg forward first)
45 lbs x 10 (started with R. leg forward first)
Both of these sets were metabolically stimulating. And I started to fatigue
C2: Push-ups
Protocol: Floor. 1-sec pause at bottom
BW x 5 reps. 30-sec Rest. BW x 4 reps
BW x 4 reps. 30-sec Rest. BW x 3 reps
This was supposed to be no pause and 10 reps per set. However since 2-second pause is required for next workout, I figured I'd just start the pausing now. Glad I did especially since I couldn't do all 10 reps. All sub-sets of reps failed at next rep bottom.
COOL DOWN
Came home and did Cathe Stretch Max: No Equipment Stretch (22 minutes).
ALBUM OF THE DAY:
Purified by Cece Winans
AFTERS
Ate dinner and when finished logging this workout, will take a bath.
MUSCLES BEING FELT: Hands, forearms, GLUTES, HAMSTRINGS, quads, hip flexors, upper back. During stretch, each foot cramped when pointing toes. Ignored and kept pointing & cramp subsided.
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Glad to have you back! Your daughter is beautiful! I think it's great she's taking a break before med school. (Is it just a break or is she reconsidering med school altogether?)
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Anne, I'm just really enjoying that my daughter is having the chance to explore many more things than I did (because she is making better choices). She is truly just the coolest kid. I'd like her even if she didn't belong to me. My husband call her me refined.
That is so cool. I see so many people that seem to not actually like or enjoy their children and it makes me sad. I just don't understand it.
That is so cool. I see so many people that seem to not actually like or enjoy their children and it makes me sad. I just don't understand it.
I was just thinking the other day, that I absolutely love hanging out with my Dad. And I was laughing, because I used to dread it ("oh God, what will we talk about?!?"), and now, we can't shut up, and don't have nearly enough time together.
Your daughter seems lucky to have a great role model
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Nice to see you back and back at it. Would you be able to fill in you push-up set with push-ups done from knees?
Congrats on your daughter's graduation - she looks a lovely young woman.
Thanks for the congrats -- she is lovely.
You know, I must have really got with the program because it didn't even cross my mind to go to my knees. I guess I could have tried an angled push-up, but that didn't cross my mind either.
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Congrats to your daughter - she is GORGEOUS!!!!
Thank you kindly. No smilie?
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Congratulations Tracey! I haven't had time to check out the pic at home but hopefully tonight.
I'm excited for you starting stage 6. It looks fun.
Thank you too. I loved that workout. When I completed the negative chins, I was cheering. I didn't know that I would be able to do all 3.
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Glad to have you back! Your daughter is beautiful! I think it's great she's taking a break before med school. (Is it just a break or is she reconsidering med school altogether?)
My kids lived through my going back to school (necessity after D-I-V-O-R-C-E [like my Tammy Wynette?]), so I discussed with her that going back later may make it harder due to other obligations. She then told me that she has a backup plan -- if she meets a guy she wants to marry, she'll go to nursing school, get her degree, maybe work a while, have her babies, raise her babies, then go to work. We then had a discussion about life not being linear and about adaptability.
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That is so cool. I see so many people that seem to not actually like or enjoy their children and it makes me sad. I just don't understand it.
DITTO.
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I was just thinking the other day, that I absolutely love hanging out with my Dad. And I was laughing, because I used to dread it ("oh God, what will we talk about?!?"), and now, we can't shut up, and don't have nearly enough time together.
Your daughter seems lucky to have a great role model
I would have loved to have had time with my dad as an adult. He died when I was 16 and he 36. At that time, I hadn't gotten to the point of realizing my parents were people I could talk to. I think that has a lot to do with how I interact with my children. I've got my flaws; however, I always let them know that even in my mistakes, I always tried to act in their best interest.
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Congrats to your daughter. Is she thinking of Duke for Med school as well? A very good friend of mine runs the Human Simulation Lab at Duke Med.
Welcome, chickdiver. Thanks for the congrats too. My daughter was thinking of attending Duke for med school. All the schools she applied to have medical schools, and her intention (when she was considering colleges) was to complete all her studies in one place.
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NIA & THE UPPER BODY: Arms, hands, and finger movements of the Nia Technique: 3-hour teaching intensive.
2+ hours of movement. She went almost 2 hours without break. I took leisurely break and ate. After break, 45-minute formal Nia session.
I was surprised at the intensity of the movement when focusing on the upper body. My learning moment came when we partnered up to do blocks. I was focused on doing the move properly, but that wasn't translating from my brain to my extremities correctly. Fred pointed this out to me, and as we were talking, she decided to go up as if to strike. I immediately blocked her. She said she couldn't believe how fast I was, how good my technique was, and how quickly my demeanor changed. Apparently, when it's time to execute, my subconscious and body are ready to move. I like this.
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Workout Summary: It's period time. 2nd day. Slept from 8-10 p.m. then was up ever since. Felt kind of weak/crappy after waking up. Got better as night/day rolled on. Pain being managed with Advil. Flow light at this point. Decided around 3:30 a.m. to do workout before doing laundry while still feeling up to it.
As soon as I got to the DB Push Press, this workout went into intensive mode. Began to sweat, kept sweating for rest of workout, and was sweating when I left the gym. Felt like I had worked out even though the workout time was so short. My right forearm and elbow seem to still be feeling workout A. Nothing hurting, but I felt it when I picked up the dumbbell for the reverse lunge, so I switched and started with the left hand first. Didn't love or hate this workout.
TurboJam 20-minute workout. Done with moderate intensity. Was sweating when finished but not tired or spent. Then drove to gym.
WORKOUT: NROL4W STAGE 6, WORKOUT B
Alternating sets
A1: Reverse Lunge, 1 DB on Shoulder: Protocol: All reps one leg then the other. Hold 1 DB in shoulder press position opposite leg going back. R. leg back 1st.
20-lb DB x 10 reps
20-lb DB x 10 reps
For an unbalanced load exercise, this one took concentration for balance but not as much as I expected. Probably need to increase the weight for next workout.
A2: DB 2-Point Row: Protocol: 1 DB. All reps one arm then other. L. arm 1st.
20-lb DB x 10 reps: Easy
25-lb DB x 10 reps: More work but still easy
A3: DB Push Press: Protocol: 1 DB each hand
25-lb DBs x 10 reps
25-lb DBs x 10 reps
These sets were work. Done with consistent pace and got my heart rate up immediately. Throughout the rest of these alternating sets, heart rate stayed up.
Alternating sets
B1: Back Extension Protocol: 1 DB held at chest-level
30-lb DB x 10 reps
30-lb DB x 10 reps
Felt this in glute and hamstrings, but 2nd set was easier than the 1st. Probably because 1st set followed Push Press.
B2: Incline Reverse Crunch
Protocol: approximately 20° incline
BW x 10 reps
BW x 10 reps
COOL DOWN
None
ALBUM OF THE DAY:
The Definitive Greatest Hits by Al Green
AFTERS
Laundry. Ate a yogurt. Finished laundry. Put stuff up then ate last night's dinner. Took a bath. Had a 3-hour nap. Woke up groggy & life-bearing organ in medium pain. Flow still light. Took more Advil and pain subsided. Period seems to be becoming regulated (17 days no break-through bleeding) with pain manageable for the first time after my progesterone-induced tortured ones.
MUSCLES BEING FELT: Mild lats/upper back.
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Thanks, Jane. When I was at the gym Wednesday, I thought of you as I saw this woman with her trainer. She was "doing" step ups and then raising her non-working knee in the air and seemed to be really proud. I so wanted to go over and tell her that the momentum she was using to propel that knee in the air was negating the step-up.
On another note. Today I had a bod pod test. Apparently, I need to set my Tanita body composition scale on athlete. I waited a week after my period to do the test -- because I wanted a non-hormonally whacked out test. Here are my results:
Fat Free Mass: everything except fat. Includes muscle, water, bone, and internal organs.
When I was finished, the guy said he was really impressed with my Fat Free Mass given my body frame. I didn't ask him to elaborate because I was too busy staring at the Fat Mass %. I couldn't believe it. Since I was always using the non-athletic mode on my scale, I expected something in the 24% range.
I signed up to get a reading after reading about it in your log. I figured since I had a close location, I wanted to see what it was. However, I definitely had in my mind that if the reading was any where in the acceptable range I wasn't changing a thing about how I eat. However, now that I've found I'm in the Lean range, I'm still cool with that too.
The only thing I didn't like about the test is that I didn't schedule it in the morning and your supposed to stop eating/drinking 2 hours beforehand. I was starving. And Jane, for accurate results these are also what they request you do (don't know if you know this):
no eat/drink/exercise 2 hours before test
wear spandex/lycra bathing suit (I wore a leotard as I don't swim)
no jewelry
no glasses
wear a swimming cap to compress the air out of your hair.
Any hoo, I've got to eat.
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Great results!! Now, your results are opposite of what I thought. The Omron, in athletic mode gives me a reading of 25%, but in normal mode it's higher....can't figure THAT out. Then, when I see other people say they are 25%, they look like they are higher to me than 25% and then I doubt my reading (well, I ALWAYS doubt my reading on the Omron!). So, I really wanted to see what my fat % TRULY was. So bummed I had to cancel. Now, after seeing your results, maybe I really am lower than 25%?? Who knows!
So funny you thought of me on the step-ups. I can't tell you how many times I see the exact same thing at my gym and bite my tongue!!
Thanks, Jane. When I was at the gym Wednesday, I thought of you as I saw this woman with her trainer. She was "doing" step ups and then raising her non-working knee in the air and seemed to be really proud. I so wanted to go over and tell her that the momentum she was using to propel that knee in the air was negating the step-up.
On another note. Today I had a bod pod test. Apparently, I need to set my Tanita body composition scale on athlete. I waited a week after my period to do the test -- because I wanted a non-hormonally whacked out test. Here are my results:
________________percentage____ ______weight
Fat Mass...........15.9%.......... ...20.3 lbs
Fat Free Mass......84.1%............107 .2 lbs
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Total.............100.0%...... ......127.5 lbs
Fat Free Mass: everything except fat. Includes muscle, water, bone, and internal organs.
When I was finished, the guy said he was really impressed with my Fat Free Mass given my body frame. I didn't ask him to elaborate because I was too busy staring at the Fat Mass %. I couldn't believe it. Since I was always using the non-athletic mode on my scale, I expected something in the 24% range.
I signed up to get a reading after reading about it in your log. I figured since I had a close location, I wanted to see what it was. However, I definitely had in my mind that if the reading was any where in the acceptable range I wasn't changing a thing about how I eat. However, now that I've found I'm in the Lean range, I'm still cool with that too.
The only thing I didn't like about the test is that I didn't schedule it in the morning and your supposed to stop eating/drinking 2 hours beforehand. I was starving. And Jane, for accurate results these are also what they request you do (don't know if you know this):
no eat/drink/exercise 2 hours before test
wear spandex/lycra bathing suit (I wore a leotard as I don't swim)
no jewelry
no glasses
wear a swimming cap to compress the air out of your hair.
Any hoo, I've got to eat.
Tracey those are very impressive numbers! You should be extremely proud of yourself. I am getting even more excited. I'm going Tues morning. I really appreciate your telling us the guidelines. The guy explained to me why you have to wear tight clothes, but he didn't mention about the hair. I am getting mine done at 7 AM.
Jane: I weigh myself every morning when I get up as part of my data collection efforts in regards to my period. I've found that during times where I was having intermittent bleeding, my weight would change as if I were on a period. TMI I'm sure, but that's why I know to only look at the BF% on the scale as a general guide. Mine shows a lower percentage for athletic, but I didn't use the athletic mode because to me I didn't fit the description of someone who should use it. However, this morning, I changed to that mode and the scale said 18.8%. The thing that is most surprising to me is that I figured the scale would be providing a BF% that was actually too low and that the one I would get from the Bod Pod would be higher.
Leah: I wasn't so much proud about the BF% number as excited that it indicated to me that how I have been nurturing my body has been beneficial to me.
Pauline: That's haha funny. Did you find it?
Diane: One of the reasons why I hadn't been posting lately is because when I read other people's logs, I'm fascinated and sympathetic, but I don't have the same type of struggles. And I've been pondering whether since I don't seem to be relating to others, if I should continue to update this log. I actually thought about not posting my results because I thought it would seem like I'm bragging. Over-analysis I'm sure, but true.
The other reason is because I'm still struggling with my stressors and have been unpeaceful. The stress is still there, but I've found my way back to peacefulness despite them. I swear I'm turning new age (it's foreign to me but I'm liking it).
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One of the reasons why I hadn't been posting lately is because when I read other people's logs, I'm fascinated and sympathetic, but I don't have the same type of struggles. And I've been pondering whether since I don't seem to be relating to others, if I should continue to update this log. I actually thought about not posting my results because I thought it would seem like I'm bragging. Over-analysis I'm sure, but true.
As someone who lurks more than I post (as I don't feel I have much to add sometimes) I'd say keep posting. Seeing how different people progress is just as interesting as seeing how some struggle. You don't need to have the same types of struggles to make it worthwhile. In the end though it's whatever works for you.
** ACTIVITY (05/20 - 05/29): The Short Version **
Tuesday, 05/20/08: Sport Massage (1 hour): I'm really glad I stopped at this place. It specializes in sports injuries and has chiropractic and acupuncture services. This was my second massage there. He did a deep tissue massage over my R. Vastus Medialis. It hurt, but I took it without complaint, and it seems to have made a big difference in negating the soreness I've felt on the inside of my R. knee.
Thursday, 05/22/08: Weights: NROL4W Stage 6, WO A2
Physical: Under stress, hay fever acting up. Haven't been eating enough. Haven't been sleeping enough. BP normal but up.
Workout Summary: Really felt the negative chins and lat pulldowns in my forearms. Felt the push-ups in my shoulders. These push-ups are giving me fits, but I am intent on doing them.
Workout Length: 1 hour 2 min (includes drive to gym & getting out of house but not 30/40-min warm-up or 22-min cool down)
Warm-up: Nia Unplugged DVD (cardio) approximately 1st 30-40 min.
Workout: All sets done straight but BB Split Squat/Push-ups were supposed to be done alternating. Didn't realize until after doing the 2nd set of squats.
A: Negative Chin-up:
BW x 25 sec down (+15)
BW x 20 sec down (+5)
BW x 20 sec down (+5)
B: Underhand-Grip Lat Pulldown:
90 lbs x 2 reps (+10)
90 lbs x 2 reps
100 lbs x 2 reps (+10)
100 lbs x 2 reps (+10)
90 lbs x 2 reps
90 lbs x 2 reps (-10)
100 lbs x 2 reps
100 lbs x 2 reps
90 lbs x 2 reps
90 lbs x 2 reps (+10)
C: Barbell Split Squat
60 lbs x 8 (+5)
55 lbs x 8 (+10)
D: Push-ups (2-sec pause) (+1 sec)
BW x 4 reps: 30-sec Rest.
BW x 2 reps: 1-min Rest.
BW x 2 reps: 2-min Rest between sets.
BW x 3 reps: 1-min Rest.
BW x 3 reps: 1-min Rest.
BW x 1 rep
Cool Down: Cathe Stretch Max: No Equipment Stretch (22 min)
Saturday, 05/24/08: Cardio: FitTV All Star Workout: Cardio Sport w/ Petra Kolber (45 min). 1 hour with commercials. Love this workout. Hadn't done it before. Like how she builds on movement. I need a long step (egad thought I'd never say that).
Monday, 05/26/08: Cardio: Nia (1 hour). Celebration of the life of a Nia instructor I've never met. Was very touching and since we did her choreography, I think I would have liked a class with her.
Wednesday, 05/28/08: Weights: NROL4W Stage 6, WO B2
Physical: My left lateral (front) & anterior deltoid has been sore ever since the last WOA & I didn't get home from work until 7:30 p.m., but I was determined that I would try to do this workout today. Before leaving, I had a "pre-workout" shake. Since I didn't want to have that artificially-sweetened protein powder, I made a milk, Quik, and fiber shake. Shouldn't have done it. Felt pukey during workout.
Workout Summary: Did the entire workout on the gym floor and was able to still stay at 60 sec rest period. Really got my heart rate up. Left my dna all over the gym floor. Felt like I really pushed myself today, but I was happy with the workout.
Workout Length: 51 min (includes 22-minute warm-up)
Warm-up: 10-min treadmill. Incline 2.0. Speed 3.7 - 5.5. My calves really, really don't like running. Bits & bobs of dynamic warm-up with more side & rotational lunges added. Added stuff for my hips and back which needed waking up.
Workout:
A1: Reverse Lunge, 1 DB on Shoulder
25-lb DB x 8 reps (+5)
25-lb DB x 8 reps (+5)
30-lb DB x 8 reps
A2: DB 2-Point Row:
30-lb DB x 8 reps (+5)
30-lb DB x 8 reps (+5)
30-lb DB x 8 reps
A3: DB Push Press:
25-lb DBs x 8 reps
25-lb DBs x 8 reps
20-lb DBs x 8 reps
B1: Back Extension
35-lb DB x 8 reps (+5)
35-lb DB x 8 reps (+5)
B2: Incline Reverse Crunch (~30° incline)
BW x 8 reps
BW x 8 reps
Cool Down: Went into Group X room and did some dance moves and walked around
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... I'd say keep posting. Seeing how different people progress is just as interesting as seeing how some struggle. You don't need to have the same types of struggles to make it worthwhile. In the end though it's whatever works for you.
^^ What Anne said!
Progress or struggle - it's all good, and it's all worthwhile. Hopefully YOU get something out of posting too (even if it's just kudos from some of us)
As someone who lurks more than I post (as I don't feel I have much to add sometimes) I'd say keep posting. Seeing how different people progress is just as interesting as seeing how some struggle. You don't need to have the same types of struggles to make it worthwhile. In the end though it's whatever works for you.
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^^ What Anne said!
Progress or struggle - it's all good, and it's all worthwhile. Hopefully YOU get something out of posting too (even if it's just kudos from some of us)
Thanks to both of you. I do get something out of posting. I am like you Anne in that I don't post to other people's logs much, but it's because I'm skittish about suggesting something that is outside the diet and follow a program to the letter mode because neither of which is something that I do. I feel kind of cocooned in here. This time I just decided to talk about it.
Workout follows
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Workout Summary: Well, this workout is no longer fun. I was tired after the lat pulldowns, and the workout petered out after that. On top of that, I think I am about to develop a callus/blister on my right hand. The push-ups are still giving me fits. I don’t think I ate enough today to fuel this workout.
Workout Start Time: 9:00 p.m. Workout Length: 1 hour (estimate because didn’t stop watch. Includes 13-min warm-up)
WARM-UP
3-min stationary bike
Dynamic warm-up. Lots of lunges and arm extensions to warm-up back
WORKOUT: NROL4W STAGE 6, WORKOUT A
A: Negative Chin-up (3 sets x 1 rep): Protocol: come down as slow as possible Setup: Used the squat rack that has a chin-up bar on the top. Got the tallest step then grabbed bar and hoisted myself up (with my hands/back) to get chin over bar. Was able to do so, however, this caused more swaying that I had to wait to subside.
BW x 12 sec down (-13): My hands hurt after this. Went & got gloves
BW x 19 sec down (-1): Right before this set, I tried twice to do a chin up. Was able to move my elbows to partially-bent but that was it.
BW x 20 sec down
B: Underhand-Grip Lat Pulldown (10 sets x 2 reps): Protocol: down as fast as possible, 1 sec pause, 4 sec up. Rest period decreased from 45 to 30 secs.
90 lbs x 2 reps
100 lbs x 2 reps
90 lbs x 2 reps
100 lbs x 2 reps
90 lbs x 2 reps
100 lbs x 2 reps
90 lbs x 2 reps
100 lbs x 2 reps
90 lbs x 2 reps
90 lbs x 2 reps
Intended to do every other one 90/100 lbs, but the 100-lb weight was not coming down fully to my chest (after the 1st set of 100 lbs). I need a 5-lb plate mate. Ended up doing as many 100s as previous workout. Could really tell that the rest period had decreased. Was tired after this.
Alternating sets
C1: Barbell Split Squat (3 sets x 6 reps) Protocol: All reps one leg in front then the other in front all reps. R. leg front first
60 lbs x 6
60 lbs x 6 (+5)
65 lbs x 6
After the 2nd and 3rd sets, was feeling tired and took a 4-min rest instead of quitting workout
C2: Push-ups (3 sets x 6 reps) Protocol: Floor. 4-sec pause at bottom (+2 sec)
S1a. BW x 3 reps: 1-min Rest.
S1b. BW x 1 reps: 1-min Rest.
Changed to 20° incline (using DL platform)
S2. BW x 5 reps
S3. BW x 3 reps
Decided to change from the floor to incline & then only do as much as I could do after the 4-min rest period
COOL DOWN:
Came home and did Tamilee Webb’s Total Body Stretch for Beginners (Standing Stretch) (11 minutes).
GENRE OF THE DAY:
Decided to go with some old school funk. Got through the 1st cd (songs I like) of The CommodoresAnthology followed by 2nd song in The New BirthThe Very Best of the New Birth Inc. Will continue on during next workout.
AFTERS:
Came home and made fried cabbage and broiled steak. If I had had any buttermilk, I would have made cornbread.
MUSCLES BEING FELT: R. wrist. I can’t believe that’s the only one.
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Hey, Tracey! Thanks for sharing!! We all have to go with our own flow... I think it's great that you are finding what is working for you and doing it! We can all learn from that. I'm glad you're sticking around. It's a help to see everyone's progress.
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