Leah's Lifting Log

[LWilson212]

Originally Posted by MuscleMom23

oh gosh the last time I drank and celebrated St Paricks day 23 years ago (put Kelly and red hair together, you get the point) I couldn't remember a thing the next morning and had a hang over to beat all hangovers and the black out scared me straight .

I just watch now

Well I generally have to be the driver, so I can't get too crazy! I did get Shawn to drive on Christmas Eve and made myself pretty sick for about the first half of Christmas day. It sucked.

Originally Posted by dillytl

Sounds like an awesome time Leah!!! Too cool about the bagpipes!!

Thanks Tracey!

Now that I am not torturing myself over food I have nothing to say - just kidding. I feel great! I have energy and my head doesn't hurt and I'm not cranky and I got a ton of stuff done at work today. Yeah!!!!

Tonight is a lifting night - Fat Loss III A5, just four more workouts to go!

[LWilson212]

Well I didn't lift Monday night. I was really tired and I went to bed early. I did the workout last night.

Fat Loss III A5 - Just one more time!

Giant set of deads, explosive push-ups, BSS, two-point dumbbell row, 60 sec rest after whole set

145/10 BW/10 30's/10ea 30/10ea
145/10 BW/10 30's/10ea 30/10ea
145/10 BW/10 30's/10ea 30/10ea
145/10 BW/10 30's/10ea 30/10ea

Giant set deads off box, dumbbell bench press, walking lunge w/side bend, cable seated row, 60 sec rest after whole set

85/20 25's/20 25's/20 80/20
85/20 25's/20 25's/20 80/20

The first four sets went great but I slowed down a bit on the last two. I was mainly concentrating on not doing a Karla and losing my dinner. If it was going to happen, I wasn't making it to the ladies room either, since that's on the other side of the building.

Hanging leg raise

BW/10
BW/10

The only place to hang from is in the cable rack between the two pulley stations. During my last set, this guy was trying to squeeze in to do his tricep crap. He was basically standing there with his head right in my armpit. I know that was a nasty place to be right then, what the hell, you can't wait 30 seconds?

I got my order from Lush last night and went home and took a bubblebath! I opened the box and we sniffed each item and oohed and aahed for a while. I got a sample of honey I washed the kids soap that I used this morning - delicious.

I admit I am having some angst about this dieting break. I keep thinking I will gain weight and on April 1st I'll weight the same as the beginning of January.

The thing is, I know my body needs this break. I am almost shocked by how much better I feel. The last couple weeks there were so many days I was just sitting in my office in a fog trying to pull myself together and get my work done. The last couple days I feel so sharp mentally! And last night's workout went a lot better.

On the way home from work I thought this is the way to go - I should just keep eating enough food and focus on my job, get a big raise / bonus and get liposuction for my thighs. Ha ha, just kidding.

[dillytl]

Originally Posted by LWilson212

The only place to hang from is in the cable rack between the two pulley stations. During my last set, this guy was trying to squeeze in to do his tricep crap. He was basically standing there with his head right in my armpit. I know that was a nasty place to be right then, what the hell, you can't wait 30 seconds?

What a jerk!!!!

Originally Posted by LWilson212

I got my order from Lush last night and went home and took a bubblebath! I opened the box and we sniffed each item and oohed and aahed for a while. I got a sample of honey I washed the kids soap that I used this morning - delicious.

Ok - I've GOT to get to this site - I have yet to make it there (maybe that's not a BAD thing??!!??)

Originally Posted by LWilson212

I admit I am having some angst about this dieting break. I keep thinking I will gain weight and on April 1st I'll weight the same as the beginning of January.

The thing is, I know my body needs this break. I am almost shocked by how much better I feel. The last couple weeks there were so many days I was just sitting in my office in a fog trying to pull myself together and get my work done. The last couple days I feel so sharp mentally! And last night's workout went a lot better.

On the way home from work I thought this is the way to go - I should just keep eating enough food and focus on my job, get a big raise / bonus and get liposuction for my thighs. Ha ha, just kidding.

Just keep reminding yourself of this!! You will come back STRONGER and READY TO KICK EVEN MORE SERIOUS ASS!!! And you DESERVE the break!

[stingo]

Originally Posted by LWilson212

*snip* I should just keep eating enough food *snip*

Based on what you said in your previous paragraph, I'd agree.

[dillytl]

I finally got around to diggin' up a pic of my bike! Here tis!! (The weekly challenge thread reminded me!!)

[GinnyLou]

Leah,
Hey Girl. I missed a lot while I was gone and I hate that you struggle so much with the food stuff. I mean, we all do, but it just makes me sad and trust me, I have my own food issues.
It sounds like you are on to something and I do think it is good that you are taking a little break from the logging and such. I've been doing something similiar and just trying my damnest to not be a freak.
Hang in there. Your workouts are amazing!
The St. Patty's Day sounds like fun. I love that day and love to see people celebrating it.

[kfisherx]

It occurs to me that if you are having huge cravings that you need to recheck your macros. I used to crave until I got my macros in the right range for me. 40,40,20 is the range that works for me.

Also, what is this "pulling a Karla" thing? Puke one time and nobody lets you forget about it.


Oh and SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET bike!!!

[nutbar]

I, too, am so glad to hear you're taking a diet break!! It's painful for me, being a pig, to watch someone struggle with hunger. Enjoy the break!

[marygrace]

Awesome workout. Keep up the great work! Its really great that you've gotten to a manageable place, food-wise, and are feeling good.

Also, I love Lush! Everything smells so great, and I like how the products are all-natural. A lot of them are animal-free as well, which is great for me!

[Littlemermaidklb]

Hey! i don't think I've ever stopped in here, so I figured i may as well start now! You're doing great! Keep it up girl!

[gregl515]

With your new bubblebath, the next time that guy sticks his head in your armpit, he will think he's in heaven!

[LWilson212]

Originally Posted by dillytl

Just keep reminding yourself of this!! You will come back STRONGER and READY TO KICK EVEN MORE SERIOUS ASS!!! And you DESERVE the break!

Thanks for your kind words. I honestly do think I can come back more focused.

Originally Posted by stingo

Based on what you said in your previous paragraph, I'd agree.

Thanks Tom! I am working on it.

Originally Posted by dillytl

I finally got around to diggin' up a pic of my bike! Here tis!! (The weekly challenge thread reminded me!!)

Oooh I can't wait to look when I get home!

Originally Posted by GinnyLou

Leah,
Hey Girl. I missed a lot while I was gone and I hate that you struggle so much with the food stuff. I mean, we all do, but it just makes me sad and trust me, I have my own food issues.
It sounds like you are on to something and I do think it is good that you are taking a little break from the logging and such. I've been doing something similiar and just trying my damnest to not be a freak.
Hang in there. Your workouts are amazing!
The St. Patty's Day sounds like fun. I love that day and love to see people celebrating it.

Thanks Ginger. I did take a break for a whole month back in the fall and my weight stayed the same, so I am telling myself don't worry, just recharge.

Originally Posted by kfisherx

It occurs to me that if you are having huge cravings that you need to recheck your macros. I used to crave until I got my macros in the right range for me. 40,40,20 is the range that works for me.

Also, what is this "pulling a Karla" thing? Puke one time and nobody lets you forget about it.


Oh and SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET bike!!!

Hey Karla-
That is one reason I decided I am going to try TNT. Other people have reported their hunger and cravings went away. The priniciple I guess is that fat and protein are much better for satiation than carbs. We'll see how it goes.

Originally Posted by nutbar

I, too, am so glad to hear you're taking a diet break!! It's painful for me, being a pig, to watch someone struggle with hunger. Enjoy the break!

Thanks for the sypathy Diane! I hate being hungry. I can tell my break is working because I ate one cookie last night for dessert without wanting to polish off the box. Yeah!

Originally Posted by marygrace

Awesome workout. Keep up the great work! Its really great that you've gotten to a manageable place, food-wise, and are feeling good.

Also, I love Lush! Everything smells so great, and I like how the products are all-natural. A lot of them are animal-free as well, which is great for me!

Thanks marygrace. I didn't know the stuff from Lush was animal-free. That's awesome! We were talking last night about what the store must smell like. Next time I visit my parents in Portland I am definitely going.

Originally Posted by Littlemermaidklb

Hey! i don't think I've ever stopped in here, so I figured i may as well start now! You're doing great! Keep it up girl!

Thanks for checking out my log!

[LoriAnne]

Hey Girl!
How's your week been going? Sounds like things are starting to even out, which is good to see. Good for you for treating yourself to some luxurious bath products, stuff like that is just good for the soul.
Glad to read that you were able to stop at the "one cookie"--I'm still at the "eating the whole box" stage which is why cookies are not allowed within one city block of my house!

[Brentv]

Leah:

Great on the deads. As for the cookies, they're my downfall. I find it easier not to buy them than to resist.

As for the time off, I wouldn't think it likely you'd undo all your hard work with a break.

Brent

[LWilson212]

Originally Posted by LoriAnne

Hey Girl!
How's your week been going? Sounds like things are starting to even out, which is good to see. Good for you for treating yourself to some luxurious bath products, stuff like that is just good for the soul.
Glad to read that you were able to stop at the "one cookie"--I'm still at the "eating the whole box" stage which is why cookies are not allowed within one city block of my house!

Hey LoriAnne-

This week is going well. I should be done with Fat Loss III Sunday, and then I am not going to do any structured workouts for a full seven days, just whatever I feel like. I am still having weird moments about not knowing what I'm eating, but its getting better.
I hope everything goes well at the doctor today.

Originally Posted by Brentv

Leah:

Great on the deads. As for the cookies, they're my downfall. I find it easier not to buy them than to resist.

As for the time off, I wouldn't think it likely you'd undo all your hard work with a break.

Brent

Hey Brent-
Thanks for checking out my log.
I know you're right, taking time off actually makes you better and stronger. I think it is just coming from being heavy and feeling like every day I don't workout is making me fatter!
I told my boyfriend to hide the scale and I was actually looking for it under the bed yesterday until I told myself to chill out.

Yesterday's workout