So, I asked if I could work in. He said "sure" and started taking weight off, and I said, "Wait..." and I proceeded to press HIS weights!
Slowly.
Controlled...
... and QUIETLY for 12 reps!
He left the gym.
Sorry, but this just felt amazing and sad at all at once. I didn't mean to hurt his feelings; honestly, I just wanted to see if I could do it! I went on to do a few more combo moves, just to show off cuz I'm old and need a good go, but honestly, I felt powerful.
Still phlubby, but much more powerful than I did a mere 6 weeks ago.
I like this stuff. A lot.
I love reading this kind of stuff in logs. It's so motivating to know that you can do what some of the men do. You know what, though? You may have done him a favor. I'm betting that the next time he goes to the gym, he ups his weights a bit and pushes himself a little more.
Great job, Sally!!!
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Had a disappointing battle against my Evil Twin all weekend at VB Tampa; she won more than I did. She usually does, when I travel. I HAVE to break that pattern... I feel like SUCH a failure. And, I was feeling really good before.
What kind of sicky does this to themselves, over and over again, repeatedly, ad nauseum? Honestly, there are times when I think I'm afraid to succeed, like too much 'goodness' would make people shy away from me,... like I do to "hot" people.
Whoa.
But, it's true. Like, last night, DH had invited some pal of his I've never met to come here for the evening WITH his wife and 3 kids. I cleaned like crazy, shopped, cooked - worried the entire time how this woman was going to look: would her clothes be la-dee-da, would she be showing off her bling; is she the botox/boob job type looking down her nose at my food/my home/ my squishiness....??? Turns out, she was a relaxed, country gal with an easy laugh and 3 smiling, overweight daughters. Besides the fact that they didn't eat much of my gorgeous Cilantro Salad, the evening went well.
I think I've hit on something pertinent about myself. Mary Poppins would be REALLY hard to be tight with... or would she?
Began Stage 2 with relief. I took liberties with the exercises, rearranging them according to how hard they would be to do at my scrawny home gym. So, "A" and intervals will be at home; "B" will be at the gym.
A1
Warmed up by changing the sheets in the guest room!
WL Deadlift /box: 2/10@15's (I still feel funky with the form on these.)
Step-ups: 2/10@23's on a crate
1 Pnt. Row: 2/10@15's I'd like to try these on the BOSU soon.
Static Lunge: 2/10's@15's - these suck. Just sayin.
Push-ups: 2/10 w/feet on BOSU - feeling strong with these.
Plank: 2@60 secs.
Prone Cobra: 2@60
It's cute how this html assumes my "@" means web, makes my workout all torquoise and such.
Sore hiney and shoulders. Love that.
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Had a disappointing battle against my Evil Twin all weekend at VB Tampa; she won more than I did. She usually does, when I travel. I HAVE to break that pattern... I feel like SUCH a failure. And, I was feeling really good before.
What kind of sicky does this to themselves, over and over again, repeatedly, ad nauseum? Honestly, there are times when I think I'm afraid to succeed, like too much 'goodness' would make people shy away from me,... like I do to "hot" people.
LOL Sally! Welcome back - I missed ya!
I don't know what kind of sicky does that - the same kind I am? . I work out so hard, and I KNOW if I ate clean ALL the time instead of "most" of the time, I'd be a million times closer to my goal.
On the other hand, I do NOT eat crap all the time like I did in my teens and 20's, and I'm STRONG under my flab... We're gonna get there girl - hang tough!
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DH had invited some pal of his I've never met to come here for the evening WITH his wife and 3 kids. I cleaned like crazy, shopped, cooked - worried the entire time how this woman was going to look: would her clothes be la-dee-da, would she be showing off her bling; is she the botox/boob job type looking down her nose at my food/my home/ my squishiness....??? Turns out, she was a relaxed, country gal with an easy laugh and 3 smiling, overweight daughters. Besides the fact that they didn't eat much of my gorgeous Cilantro Salad, the evening went well.
I think I've hit on something pertinent about myself. Mary Poppins would be REALLY hard to be tight with... or would she?
All that wasted time worrying... lesson learned? My house is such a mess right now, that I'd kill DH if he brought anyone home with him
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Warmed up by changing the sheets in the guest room!
Great warmup!!! You have a way with words .
Your workout looks good... I hated the wide grip deadlifts when I tried them yesterday. Reread that page in NROLW and it's about increased ROM, so we'll see. I felt like my arms were being pulled inward by the wide grip... and today I am SORE from those dang things.
What kind of sicky does this to themselves, over and over again, repeatedly, ad nauseum? Honestly, there are times when I think I'm afraid to succeed, like too much 'goodness' would make people shy away from me,... like I do to "hot" people.
Whoa.
***Slinks into the room, raising her hand.*** I'm a sicky, too!!!
Isn't it awful that so many of us "know" why or what we are doing, but we do it over and over again? That's why reading others' logs helps me soooooooo much. I can identify over and over again with what others are doing and saying to myself "I'm not alone!"
The only thing I can offer is that the only time you lose is when you quit. And, guess what? None of us have quit.....we are still fighting the good fight and we WILL get there.
Remember this journey isn't going to be on a jet plane......it's the scenic tour where you will have lots of bumps in the road. The good thing about the scenic route is you get to take some side excursions to learn about yourself, like you did in your post. You'll get where you want to be....just keep heading toward that destination.
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Gotta tell ya'll who care: went back to the complex for dd's other practice, and still had coverage since I already paid for the day, so I went back into the gym and it was PACKED with intense, high-number-happy folk; there were the kind of lifters who know EVERYTHING and yet haven't researched or read a thing. It's that kind of place.
I was a bit intimidated, considering they were dressed in black, bandana's, tattoo's, until... I saw that one of the guys who was breathing REALLY loud, exhaling with force out his mouth on the seated chest press had one 45 and one 25 on each side.
I've never used that machine with those weights, but, I can push-up my own weight ten + times on a flat plane.
So, I asked if I could work in. He said "sure" and started taking weight off, and I said, "Wait..." and I proceeded to press HIS weights!
Slowly.
Controlled...
... and QUIETLY for 12 reps!
He left the gym.
Sorry, but this just felt amazing and sad at all at once. I didn't mean to hurt his feelings; honestly, I just wanted to see if I could do it! I went on to do a few more combo moves, just to show off cuz I'm old and need a good go, but honestly, I felt powerful.
Still phlubby, but much more powerful than I did a mere 6 weeks ago.
Gotta tell ya'll who care: went back to the complex for dd's other practice, and still had coverage since I already paid for the day, so I went back into the gym and it was PACKED with intense, high-number-happy folk; there were the kind of lifters who know EVERYTHING and yet haven't researched or read a thing. It's that kind of place.
I was a bit intimidated, considering they were dressed in black, bandana's, tattoo's, until... I saw that one of the guys who was breathing REALLY loud, exhaling with force out his mouth on the seated chest press had one 45 and one 25 on each side.
I've never used that machine with those weights, but, I can push-up my own weight ten + times on a flat plane.
So, I asked if I could work in. He said "sure" and started taking weight off, and I said, "Wait..." and I proceeded to press HIS weights!
Slowly.
Controlled...
... and QUIETLY for 12 reps!
He left the gym.
Sorry, but this just felt amazing and sad at all at once. I didn't mean to hurt his feelings; honestly, I just wanted to see if I could do it! I went on to do a few more combo moves, just to show off cuz I'm old and need a good go, but honestly, I felt powerful.
Still phlubby, but much more powerful than I did a mere 6 weeks ago.
I like this stuff. A lot.
It is the ability to do things like this that make me want to rejoin the gym! LOL Good for you!
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Consistent practice equals consistent progress.
Yes, Frog & Dilly, it felt pretty good. Thanks for the kudos. I need to remember those victories.
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***Slinks into the room, raising her hand.*** I'm a sicky, too!!!
Remember this journey isn't going to be on a jet plane......it's the scenic tour where you will have lots of bumps in the road. The good thing about the scenic route is you get to take some side excursions to learn about yourself, like you did in your post. You'll get where you want to be....just keep heading toward that destination.
Good advice, fellow sicky! Seems like remembering is a hot topic for me!
Well, as much as I hate to admit this... I am starting to track my calories and macros. (I HEAR you snickering, Bysti!) I'm not sure how to figure out percentages easily with Spark. Guess I'll have to get out the calculator. (Sadly, I HOMESCHOOL! )
Yesterday I ate 2,017 calories. (More than I thought)
C 182
F 50
P 125
Whatever that means. ???
I did 3 miles in 31 minutes for SS cardio last night, which was really fast for me. I haven't run any kind of distance since my HM Mar. 2, so it was good to prove to myself that I still CAN.
I'll go to the gym tonight again for 2B1. See if all those Brutus types need a little more showing up - HA!
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Well, as much as I hate to admit this... I am starting to track my calories and macros. (I HEAR you snickering, Bysti!) I'm not sure how to figure out percentages easily with Spark. Guess I'll have to get out the calculator. (Sadly, I HOMESCHOOL! )
Yesterday I ate 2,017 calories. (More than I thought)
C 182
F 50
P 125
Whatever that means. ???
Have you ever tried Thedailyplate.com ??? I love this site (although there is plenty of wrong info on it too) - it just automatically gives you macro percentages as you enter your food for the day
And no... not snickering... it's all about figuring out what works for you, right?
I'm not sure how to figure out percentages easily with Spark.
Sally,
On the bottom of your Spark Nutrition Page (where you enter your food), there is a button that says "See Today's Full Report." If you click that, it will give you a pie chart w/ your macro break downs. I never paid attention to their recommended breakdowns as that was way too many carbs for me.......but, I liked knowing what I hit in a day.
I hope that helps!
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Thanks Byts, and Steph, and Karla. I tried the daily plate and loved how fast it is to find stuff, so I'll stick with that now, I think.
I think.
Anyway, my workout last night was owie. There was only one other guy in the gym, (I scared 'em away?) and he was NOT the show-off type; just quietly going about his business. Which was nice. Cuz I was breathing WAY too hard after those $*%@*# reverse lunges and Bulgarian Split Squats from HELL. MAN! They sluck big time. It seems the one-legged stuff is xtra tough. For me.
Warmed up doing progressive incline for .5 miles on the TM, then:
My legs were TOAST. Having to split my workouts up according to 'home or gym' makes the gym one - "B" - really tough. I woke up sore in my neck and hip flexors - already!
Nothing today.
REST.
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I wonder if you're not working yourself even harder than necessary (whatever "necessary" actually is) by switching the exercise groupings around... My first thought reading your log is OUCH!!!
I watched a BUNCH of vidoes of people doing deadlifts on YouTube, and I guess I'm doing them right. I thought they seemed useless, don't feel much anywhere except my lower back, and I didn't think that could be good or right?!? Anyway, I'll keep doing them when called for but can't see what good they do.
When I used to do them nearly straight legged for BFL, I felt them in my hamstrings and glutes, and they developed nicely. I'd like to add some of those back in.
sigh.
Macros yesterday: C28 F24 P48
Oops.
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I watched a BUNCH of vidoes of people doing deadlifts on YouTube, and I guess I'm doing them right. I thought they seemed useless, don't feel much anywhere except my lower back, and I didn't think that could be good or right?!?
When I started doing deadlifts I found that my lower back was the limiting factor. I was not able to up my weight until my lower back got stronger.
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Consistent practice equals consistent progress.
Thanks frog. I hear you. And, I get that my back needs to get stronger, but I've had injuries - that I STILL suffer with - from lifting too much. I just don't like the NROL4W version of this exercise.
HIIT today on TM.
2 min w/u @ 3.6
1 min @ 5mph
2 min @ 3.3 w/ 5% incline
1 min @ 6 w/ 5%
x5
then
1 min @ 7 w/5%
cd for a few @ 3.2, no incline.
Nice.
Macros for today are looking much like yesterday; high protein, low fat.
I'll get it right someday.
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FWIW, my lower back is also limiting - I feel it, but not in a "strained" way - more in a "wow the muscles need to get stronger" way. I have checked and rechecked my form, and it's just a strength thing (I hope!) for me... I also feel it in my glutes and sometimes my traps, so I do think I'm ok with it for now. If you find me on the floor writhing in agony, then I was wrong!
Macros for today are looking much like yesterday; high protein, low fat.
I'll get it right someday.
Sally,
You'll get those macros, but it really takes some tweaking, doesn't it? I've found that planning a bit the day ahead helps me soooooooo much. Also, finding snacks that up the macros you need to has really worked for me....I find it difficult to get all the protein I need, so I make my snacks HB eggs, Jenny-O deli turkey, almonds, protein shake, etc.
You'll get it and once you do, you'll see some great changes w/ your body.
Keep trying! You will get it!
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FWIW, my lower back is also limiting - I feel it, but not in a "strained" way - more in a "wow the muscles need to get stronger" way. I have checked and rechecked my form, and it's just a strength thing (I hope!) for me... I also feel it in my glutes and sometimes my traps, so I do think I'm ok with it for now. If you find me on the floor writhing in agony, then I was wrong!
I guess I'm a big, fat chicken. Fat being the key word! I am just so scared to do irrepairable harm to my back. I'll keep cheering you on, though, my super strong friend!
I'm still messed up macros -wise, Steph, but I'm changing things up again. I am going to try Warrior's 14 day CKD for fat loss, starting today. So, we'll see if I can get THAT right!
Traveled w/ dd for a tournie this weekend and even though I ate pretty good, I had a bad time, image-perception wise. Every time I walked into the rest-room and caught site of myself, I thought I looked HUGE, and not in a good way! I am bulky, no doubt about it. I don't like it at all.
So, I'm going to do something different.
2A2 today, but I made it into Giant sets, per Warrior's advice. I am shaking SO BAD, still. Gotta be good, right?
These 3 w/ no rest:
DLifts from box: 10@15's (30)
Step-ups: 10@15 (30)
1 pnt. Row: 10/10@ 15's (30)
rest 1 min.
then repeated the above w/ 23's (46) til I got the the 1 pnt rows; couldn't finish 'em. Only did about 6 per side.
rest 2 mins.
then these w/ no rest:
Static lunge: 10@15's (30)
Wood chops: 12 each side w/ blue band wrapped twice, about 2' away (I could see myself in mirror on guest room wall across)
1 Min rest
then repeated above.
rest 2 mins.
Then these 3 w/ no rest between:
push-up: 12
cobra: 60
plank: 60
rest 1 minute.
repeat above.
CRASH.
I am feeling good about this.
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I guess I'm a big, fat chicken. Fat being the key word! I am just so scared to do irrepairable harm to my back. I'll keep cheering you on, though, my super strong friend!
Sigh... yeah... read my log . And you are NOT FAT!!!!
Your giant sets look AWESOME. Wow. Maybe I'll be brave enough to try those some day... same issues here that you're having - I'm just too dang big, and not in a good way. My self-esteem sucks...
I'm still messed up macros -wise, Steph, but I'm changing things up again. I am going to try Warrior's 14 day CKD for fat loss, starting today. So, we'll see if I can get THAT right!
Well........You have a plan, so now stick with it as best as you possibly can. You should post your meals/food along with your exercises. Perhaps knowing that you are going to be accountable for posting it will keep you on track.
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DD had to go to the doctor yesterday. As she was getting on the scale, I said "171.5? Oh, no. That's what I weigh!".
And the nurse, who is a friend of sorts, said, "No way! You can't possibly weigh more than me!?!"
"Wanna bet?" I say, and step on the scale.
Big mistake.
I have GAINED 6 lbs!
And, no, it can't be water, or hormones, or anything but fat. There's NO WAY it could be all muscle.
I'm frikkin pi$$d off, to say the least. I simply cannot eat less. Life shouldn't be about starving. But, I can push myself to my old-ish, squishy mom limits physically.
So, last night I reread some things in the book, and on here, and I've decided to take Warrior's Fat Loss plan to heart - in all ways - for 14 days, starting today. So what it's a Tuesday - I'm frikkin BIG and FAT and I don't want to be this way in 2 MORE months. I'm not waiting for Monday to start this.
I purposely haven't gotten on a scale or measured cuz it always does this to me. No changes after working so hard, makes me so frustrated. And, no, my clothes aren't fitting better, they're TIGHTER. My shoulders and chest are huge, not in a good way. I'm not going to measure until after this 14 days, maybe until after this 14 days AND finishing up stage 2.
I've written out all the exercise and nutrition goals for this plan, and I'm going to preplan each day's intake and STICK WITH IT. I've even planned for an out-of-town tournament that falls on a "depletion routine" day. I WILL do this.
Dang.
Oh, and some more good news: one more month without my period and I'll officially be menopausal.
So, don't piss me off.
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I got nothin'. I haven't lost any weight either (maybe up 1-2#?), and I'm due to measure end of the week (maybe next Monday?) and I dread it. I do NOT want to take pics again either, cuz I know they won't show any improvement. Like you, I'm working out as hard as I can, trying to give myself recovery too (and not just add cardio 2/day or whatever). I can't imagine eating any less, and I'm terrified of adding any more.
I still got nothin'. Let us know how Warrior's plan works for you - I know I read that thread, but would you mind repeating the basics of the concept again?
I also read Rixa and Natalia and Karla's stuff, about eating more (clean) food to lose, and I so desperately want to believe that can work. I tried dropping my maintenance by about 100 cals after I didn't lose anything last month, and if anything I might've gained a tiny bit this month. I'll wait for measurements, but...
I think we're all that the place where we are pissed off.... Planning is a huge step in the right direction though.
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Basically cyclical low carb w/ Giant Sets and intense morning cardio then a carb binge w/ multiple heavy sets.
I did Day 1 today. 60 minutes intense cardio (10 minute gradual warm-up then interals: 1.5:1 , 3.5 - 4 mph/7-8 mph) + abs on an empty stomach. Only made it through one set of abs. Felt sick. Waited too long after getting up to start. (I was on here whining and posting!)
So far, I've had an AdvantEdge shake and am now eating a chicken sandwich. Today's macros are supposed to be 40/30/30, w/ 1800 cals - SO hard for me to hit. The low carb days will be easier, believe it or not.
But, I've got the plan, and I'm sticking to it, come hell or birthday cake!
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Awwwww, I wish you weren't leaving NROL4W Sally, me and Bytsi will miss your humor!!! But, I just got caught up on your log....and I guess it sounds like you already started something else and it is working better. Just promise me you won't leave the forum because I am a very needy person and I just might go into a little depression without you and Bytsi!!!! (tee hee hee)
I was re-reading your log and I saw this from Stephanie, you need to re-read this....because this might help you along
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Originally Posted by stephanie932
***Slinks into the room, raising her hand.*** I'm a sicky, too!!!
Isn't it awful that so many of us "know" why or what we are doing, but we do it over and over again? That's why reading others' logs helps me soooooooo much. I can identify over and over again with what others are doing and saying to myself "I'm not alone!"
The only thing I can offer is that the only time you lose is when you quit. And, guess what? None of us have quit.....we are still fighting the good fight and we WILL get there.
Remember this journey isn't going to be on a jet plane......it's the scenic tour where you will have lots of bumps in the road. The good thing about the scenic route is you get to take some side excursions to learn about yourself, like you did in your post. You'll get where you want to be....just keep heading toward that destination.
and this.....which are your words! You just have to remember how this feels to lift more than this dude and how strong you felt!!!!
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So, I asked if I could work in. He said "sure" and started taking weight off, and I said, "Wait..." and I proceeded to press HIS weights!
Slowly.
Controlled...
... and QUIETLY for 12 reps!
He left the gym.
Sorry, but this just felt amazing and sad at all at once. I didn't mean to hurt his feelings; honestly, I just wanted to see if I could do it! I went on to do a few more combo moves, just to show off cuz I'm old and need a good go, but honestly, I felt powerful.
Still phlubby, but much more powerful than I did a mere 6 weeks ago.
I like this stuff. A lot.
Hang in there Sally!!!! You don't know how many you might be helping by identifying with you....and besides, like I said, I am totally being selfish here but I fully admit that...haha
Nikster~
Sally..........Pull your head up, hon! You can do this!!! Look at all the support and friends you have here cheering you on.
Just take it one day (or even 14 days , at a time). Stay disciplined. Post those foods. Ask questions. Keep up your awesome workouts. Do what it takes and you'll get back on track in no time with an abundance of motivation and new confidence to take you further.
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Make me tear up and all, wish I could hug {{you}} for real.
I'm not leaving my log, and I'll be back to NROL4W soon enough. This is such accountability, (KNOWING you guys are REALLY reading it, lol ), which I need. And, I need to be pulled up by my sneaker laces like you just did, Nikster. I appreciate that sooooo much.
It helps, looking back and seeing how I felt, how far I've come, what I did that may not have worked as well as I'd like.
So, I'll be around - reading your logs, too!
Stephanie, it takes SO LONG to post everything at the Daily Plate that I don't want to double the time expenditure, so I'll post my macros here. They'll tell the story!
Yesterday I ate 1600 cals: Carbs 47%, Protein 30%, Fat 23%. I know the clas are low, but I didn't eat all morning - bad me. Time just got away from me. But, I drank ton of water, especially post workout.
Today's plan is to keep the cals under 2100, with 30 - 50 g carbs. I can do this, as long as I cook a different meal for me and the fam. Which is tough, right? But dh is getting sick of protein - can you believe such a thing? Far cry from a caveman or cowboy, this man of mine!
So, I'll do what I've got to do.
I'll post today's workout once I've done it.
I feel pretty good. Hopeful. Honestly, I HAD to lay down late yesterday afternoon. That intense cardio for so long really depleted me. Put on my happy face for Idol, though. Go DC!
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. I work out so hard, and I KNOW if I ate clean ALL the time instead of "most" of the time, I'd be a million times closer to my goal.
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. And you are NOT FAT!!!!
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