I haven't done NROL, but I can tell you that I'm taking this week to just do what I can at the gym before going back to the next stage of Power Lifting. I know I can't do it justice for this week, and it doesn't seem worth starting it when I could do better if I wait one week... Just MHO...
I thought of that. I don't have a lovely kitchenaid - when we registered for wedding stuff I was about as anti cooking/baking as one could get. Now I am kicking myself because I know its something people would have went in on together to get us. I just think of all the awesome uses for it now that I am cooking more....sigh. I wonder if the food processor would do the job?
That reminds me that I used to use my food processor to "shred" my chicken for the enchiladas years ago. I think it would do fine. Or cut it up tiny for some texture.
As far as the workouts go, I say do whatever you think you'll enjoy the most, because you'll probably push yourself harder that way. just mho
Thanks for the advice gals. I do like the Fat Loss II workouts, so the more I thought about it last night I think I will do two more of those each, and then maybe make up my own workout for the 3rd lifting session next week. I had fun when I did that a month ago or so - I was definitely able to challenge myself.
I guess I could still start Fat Loss III, but I don't want to feel rushed or short change myself by just doing it to get it done instead of getting a quality workout in.
I felt great last night! Although I have once concern I may ask in the training discussion about heart rate. While I was doing my intervals my heart rate was close to 220 for a little bit. It stayed about 200 for about a minute. Now it has done that in the past when I have been outside, but thought it was always just a fluke with my monitor. Well at the gym the treadmills have a built in sensor to detect if you are wearing a chest strap and both my wrist monitor and the treadmill said the same. I don't know if I should be concerned or not. I felt fine, my breathing was hard, but not any harder then when I am in the 170's during my intervals. I dunno. Probably just a fluke.
So here is what I did:
NROL Fat Loss II, A6
Superset:
Front Squat
8 x 65
8 x 65
8 x 65
Wide grip cable row:
10 x 75
10 x 75
10 x 75
Superset:
Supine Hip ext. - Did one legged RDL instead - I think that is a similar sub?
8 x 25's
8 x 25's
8 x 25's
Barbell Push Press:
8 x 55
8 x 55
8 x 55
Superset:
Dynamic Lunge
8 x 35's (I have done 35's for lunges but not the dynamic ones - heart rate high!)
8 x 35's
8 x 35's
Bree, do you have asthma or take any medications that might give you heart palpitations? My inhalers give me irregular/fast heartrate sometimes, very rarely, but usually brought on by stress or exertion. I had to wear a hrm with sensors glued to me for a bit, but they felt it was "normal". I would at least ask your doctor though.
Funny you say that...I had exercise induced asthma in high school and was on inhalers for about a year. I haven't been tested since and haven't felt the need to.
I posted a question in the training discussion and I am going to call my doctor next week. I feel completely healthy though so I am hoping its nothing. Maybe I have to get tested for asthma again?
No--it's the medication that gives you palpitations, not the asthma. I have another friend who has lots of palpitations and same thing, the drs tell her it's okay also. Hers are made worse by alcohol or caffeine. I guess they're more common than we realize. But anyway, I don't mean to encourage you to do nothing about it--sounds like calling your dr is a good idea. Hope you figure it out.
Definitely check with your doctor. I have palpitations too, not to mention an irregular heartbeat. A lot of the time, it's nothing and you're told to ignore it (like in my case), but sometimes it can be more (like in my dad's case).
Of course, if you can't feel it, it may actually be nothing (as in, an inaccurate reading). When I get mine, it feels like my heart is fluttering or hammering, but weirdly, like it affects my whole chest. That wasn't a very good description. Christina? Anyway, it feels really weird.
Hey there,
Do you mind me asking what type of HRM your asking for for Christmas? I'm looking for a good one too but I'm getting such a mixture of reviews and all of them seem to have issues. Just curious why you asking for the specific one you are, I've never had one before so I don't really know what features are essential. Any advice? BTW - your workouts are really great, definitely inspiring.
Definitely check with your doctor. I have palpitations too, not to mention an irregular heartbeat. A lot of the time, it's nothing and you're told to ignore it (like in my case), but sometimes it can be more (like in my dad's case).
Workout looks great otherwise!
Thanks! I am going to ask her next time I see her.
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Of course, if you can't feel it, it may actually be nothing (as in, an inaccurate reading). When I get mine, it feels like my heart is fluttering or hammering, but weirdly, like it affects my whole chest. That wasn't a very good description. Christina? Anyway, it feels really weird.
I think I understand what you are saying. I have never had that happen so can't totally relate. Based on what people said on the training discussion post, it sounds like the monitors can lose their function over time. I will see what happens when I get my new one.
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Hey there,
Do you mind me asking what type of HRM your asking for for Christmas? I'm looking for a good one too but I'm getting such a mixture of reviews and all of them seem to have issues. Just curious why you asking for the specific one you are, I've never had one before so I don't really know what features are essential. Any advice? BTW - your workouts are really great, definitely inspiring.
Hi! Thanks I told my mom that I want one that keeps my heart rate and counts calories. Those were my biggest criteria. Other then that I wasn't really picky. This is the one I sent her as an example....
I have heard great things about the F11, too. The one thing I don't like about the one I have now (most basic Polar model) is that it only displays the heart rate, not the time. So I have to keep a timer going on my ipod when I am doing outdoor cardio. I know I am not much help when it comes to which one is best!
Well I had a busy weekend as usual. Getting stuff in order for Thanksgiving. I spent 3 hours cleaning my house on Saturday. I know that probably isn't much for most people but my house isn't that big!
I also got in two workouts.
Saturday:
NROL Fat Loss II, B6
Superset:
Snatch grip deadlift: (more regular than snatch grip)
w/u 10 x 55
8 x 115
8 x 125
8 x 125
T-push up
10 x BW
10 x BW
10 x BW
Superset:
Bulgarian Split Squat w/O.H. press
8 x 12's
8 x 12's
8 x 12's
Chin Ups/underhand grip lat pulldown:
4 chin ups then negatives
2,2 x BW
2,2 x BW
2,2 x BW
Superset:
RDL w/ bent over row:
8 x 65
8 x 65
8 x 65
lower body Russian twist:
12 x BW
12 x BW
12 x BW
Wow - was I exhausted after this. I could tell my energy was low.
Sunday:
35 minute run outside (yay)
I got all ready to go to the gym and went outside to get in my car and it was actually nice out. Temp was around 35 with no wind, so I ran outside and it was awesome. I took it pretty slow, but it was a nice easy run.
Last night I made some chili. It was excellent. Used ground chicken instead of turkey. Now there is tons left over. I added up the total calories for the pot, but didn't portion it out. So my tracking may be a little off this week or non-existent because of the holiday. I am going to focus on portion sizes and if I keep those in check I should be fine for the week.
Its going to be a crazy week! DH starts basketball today so if I thought I never saw him before I definitely will never see him now! Practice days he will get home around 6:30 and game days not till after 10.
Of course, if you can't feel it, it may actually be nothing (as in, an inaccurate reading). When I get mine, it feels like my heart is fluttering or hammering, but weirdly, like it affects my whole chest. That wasn't a very good description. Christina? Anyway, it feels really weird.
Celestes, For me, I'd say it feels like fluttering. Definitely weird feeling.
Bree, I cleaned for two days getting things ready for company over the weekend, and I have a tiny condo! I got down and scrubbed places that haven't seen the light of day in 3 years though too. My house is spotless right now, but that'll all change as soon as my parents show up Wednesday.
Celestes, For me, I'd say it feels like fluttering. Definitely weird feeling.
Bree, I cleaned for two days getting things ready for company over the weekend, and I have a tiny condo! I got down and scrubbed places that haven't seen the light of day in 3 years though too. My house is spotless right now, but that'll all change as soon as my parents show up Wednesday.
Its amazing how caught up you get when you start finding the little things. I still have some more to do tomorrow, unfortunately. After I traverse the mosh pit that will be Costco the day before Thanksgiving. I might leave work early but I don't think it will matter!
Well this week is my made up workout week. I am still sticking to NROL type format, but changed things up a bit. Here is what I did last night:
Superset:
back Squat
12 x 65 - warm up
10 x 95
10 x 95
10 x 95
Wide grip cable row:
10 x 75
10 x 75
10 x 75
Superset:
one legged RDL
10 x 25's
10 x 25's
10 x 25's
DB shoulder press:
10 x 20's
10 x 20's
10 x 20's - this was too easy
Superset:
Lunge
10 x 30's
10 x 30's
10 x 30's
hanging leg raise
10 x BW
10 x BW
10 x BW
Intervals: treadmill 1 min. 7.5 mph., 1 min. 5 mph 6x
this was exhausting today. I have been eating less carbs at lunch and I think it really effects my energy level for the intervals. At least today it did.
Oh great news! I saw a GIRL doing back squats last night! It was awesome. She looked good - probably could have gone a little deeper but who am I to judge? She was there and lifting heavy!
So far I am 3 for 3 on my thanksgiving week workout plan:
Sat. 22: Fat Loss II B6
Sun. 23: ss cardio either walking/running (maybe outside!)
Mon. 24: lift and intervals
Tue. 25: ss cardio treadmill or stairmaster (and restraint at birthday dinner for friend)
Wed. 26: lift and intervals (and clean to prepare for in-law T-Day extravaganza '08)
Turkey Day: ss cardio running at the gym (or outside!)
Fri 28: lift and shopping - that counts, right?
Sat. 29 and Sun. 30: ???
Scale watch: Still at 142. It flickered 141 for just a second and I got excited. Ah well. Soon enough.
I love seeing another woman doing back squats. It honestly doesn't happen much when I am at the gym, though.
I saw that you were asking for a Polar. I have the F11 and LOVE it. I really do. It is probably one of my most favorite things.
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I was going to say that I've never seen a woman doing back squats at my gym, but then I remembered that there was a woman there once doing them. It was nice to see.
I felt great last night! Although I have once concern I may ask in the training discussion about heart rate. While I was doing my intervals my heart rate was close to 220 for a little bit. It stayed about 200 for about a minute. Now it has done that in the past when I have been outside, but thought it was always just a fluke with my monitor. Well at the gym the treadmills have a built in sensor to detect if you are wearing a chest strap and both my wrist monitor and the treadmill said the same. I don't know if I should be concerned or not. I felt fine, my breathing was hard, but not any harder then when I am in the 170's during my intervals. I dunno. Probably just a fluke.
Odd note, but I had problems in the summer when I bought new bras. The same style, just a smaller size. I don't know why, but the WearLink strap was twisting and it would jump to a seriously weird number when I was doing intervals. And I'd pushed up to 180 before, and I knew what it felt like, and I was getting over 200 numbers without feeling the same way. When I finally figured it out I just made a point to make sure that the strap was on first, then pull the bra over the strap. Problem gone. Of course, I could turn the problem on and off, so I didn't go off to see the doctor....
However, since I'm seriously doctor phobic, you should probably at least mention it to a health professional.
I love seeing another woman doing back squats. It honestly doesn't happen much when I am at the gym, though.
I saw that you were asking for a Polar. I have the F11 and LOVE it. I really do. It is probably one of my most favorite things.
Hi Ginger! Yes it was cool - I saw her again last night but don't know if she was lifting. I was in the cardio area. I can't wait to get a new Polar! Its one of many expensive items I told my mom for ideas this year. My parents go overboard on Christmas for us still, so between that and a new ipodI asked for, I don't know which one I want more.
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I was going to say that I've never seen a woman doing back squats at my gym, but then I remembered that there was a woman there once doing them. It was nice to see.
Yeah I have a feeling I won't see it again anytime soon. I don't see many people doing legs in general though! They must all be doing them on machines. I swear I get the strangest looks when I do lunges or BSS. Everyone else is just doing biceps/shoulders/triceps and sometimes chest.
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Odd note, but I had problems in the summer when I bought new bras. The same style, just a smaller size. I don't know why, but the WearLink strap was twisting and it would jump to a seriously weird number when I was doing intervals. And I'd pushed up to 180 before, and I knew what it felt like, and I was getting over 200 numbers without feeling the same way. When I finally figured it out I just made a point to make sure that the strap was on first, then pull the bra over the strap. Problem gone. Of course, I could turn the problem on and off, so I didn't go off to see the doctor....
However, since I'm seriously doctor phobic, you should probably at least mention it to a health professional.
You know, I have noticed the bra I wear affects it. I always put the strap under the elastic band on the bra, but some are tighter then others. It doesn't happen often but I know I should still ask. Its one of those things that once you ask it opens a whole can of worms. But, I know its better if I at least mention it.
Well, last night I did 32 minutes on the DREADmill. It ended up being about 3 miles.
About halfway through I walked fast at an inlcine for a few minutes just to switch it up. I think that helped keep my attention. I stillplay games with myself with how fast I "should" be running. It really doesn't matter, but I still feel like I need to run an 8 minute mile. So when I don't I feel like a loser. Chalk it up to years of running and in track when our easy runs were 8 minute miles. I am not 18 anymore! I need to remember to focus on how I feel and my heart rate. I guess I really am a numbers person afterall.
Okay so last night I had a birthday dinner at one of my favorite restaurants. I had a asian salad with dressing on the side and one beer. One of the girls brought my friends favorite cake - a raspberry princess torte. I don't know what makes it princess, but I had a tiny peice and it was to die for. So I was probably closer to maintenance last night with the treats, but I am still making an effort and plan to the rest of the weekend.
Thanksgiving week compliance check:
Sat. 22: Fat Loss II B6 - Done
Sun. 23: ss cardio either walking/running (maybe outside!) - Done
Mon. 24: lift and intervals - Done Tue. 25: ss cardio treadmill or stairmaster (and restraint at birthday dinner for friend) - Done, sort of (probably could have passed on the beer, so I am not sure the restraint was there)
Wed. 26: lift and intervals (and clean to prepare for in-law T-Day extravaganza '08)
Turkey Day: ss cardio running at the gym (or outside!)
Fri 28: lift and shopping - that counts, right?
Sat. 29 and Sun. 30: ???
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! And happy normal Wednesday to Anne
Looks like you are going hard at it, Bree! Good for you! I'm having a houseful of people on Thursday but I'm only doing the usual straightening up. I don't have time for a deep clean... I'm making the turkey and dressing, a sweet potato thing, and cloverleaf rolls. Others are bringing stuff to round out the meal.
First the good news: On wednesday I weighed in another pound less!
I am officially at my lowest in at least 6 years 141. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of weighing myself on Friday...and was up two. I am hoping when I get back into my routine I will be back down there in no time.
So, as far as food goes I would say I did pretty well. I had a big dinner on Thanksgiving and more wine and beer then usual, but was very active between shopping, cleaning, and working out. My weight is still up, but I feel pretty good about how this last 4 days went. I think the weight is water weight because of eating more salty things and not drinking as much water as normal, and I had some doms all weekend until today.
So another thing I am proud of is that I accomplished my goals set out about working out over this weekend. Here is what it looked like:
Thanksgiving week compliance check:
Sat. 22: Fat Loss II B6 - Done
Sun. 23: ss cardio either walking/running (maybe outside!) - Done
Mon. 24: lift and intervals - Done Tue. 25: ss cardio treadmill or stairmaster (and restraint at birthday dinner for friend) - Done, sort of (probably could have passed on the beer, so I am not sure the restraint was there)
Wed. 26: lift and intervals (and clean to prepare for in-law T-Day extravaganza '08) - Done Turkey Day: ss cardio running at the gym (or outside!) Done - ran outside in the morning 3.2 miles Fri 28: lift and shopping - that counts, right? - Done - did a tough lift and added some intervals! Sat. 29 and Sun. 30: ??? - bonus.....ran 3.5 miles on the treadmill and walked for another 15 at the gym with my mother in law on Saturday
So I did everything I set out to do. My lifting was basically the Fat Loss II workouts with some added stuff and the intervals were all my usual 6x 1 min. @ 5.0 mph, 1 min. @ 7.5 mph
Usually I am bummed to go back to work so soon after a weekend, but I am ready to get back to my schedule and have my house back to myself again. 4 days with my in-laws was exhausting!
I am really excited about my new low on Wednesday, but am a little sad that the scale jumped up so much after one day of bad eating. Its amazing how closely I have to watch myself now that I am getting down to where I want to be. Definitely motivating to keep working hard and it shows how easing up for even a few days can really affect the scale. I got a lot of compliments from my mother in law about how great I look. And my sister in law asked me "so what are you doing?" And I said "about what?" She said "how are you losing so much weight?" Its nice to hear especially when I look in the mirror and don't feel like I look all that different.
I will be back tomorrow to catch up on logs. Its almost time for Vikings/Bears....my DH is a huge Bears fan and hates the Vikings, so its a big night at our house Oh football....
Bree--glad you survived the weekend with the in-laws. That could be tough. I love mine dearly, but HALF of Thanksgiving day was enough for a while!
Also, if it's any consolation, I was up 5# after Thanksgiving! And while I didn't exactly show restraint, I wasn't a pig either. I'm back down now to almost that new low I saw last week. Anyway, congrats on the new low even if it didn't stick around too long, and have fun watching foodball!
Bree--glad you survived the weekend with the in-laws. That could be tough. I love mine dearly, but HALF of Thanksgiving day was enough for a while!
Also, if it's any consolation, I was up 5# after Thanksgiving! And while I didn't exactly show restraint, I wasn't a pig either. I'm back down now to almost that new low I saw last week. Anyway, congrats on the new low even if it didn't stick around too long, and have fun watching foodball!
Thanks! I am going to avoid the scale for a couple days and hope for the best.
Foodball - so true! Errr I mean I didn't eat any of that home made popcorn my husband made last night......
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ROTFL!!!
Bree - you've seen my weight chart... up down up down up down - your new low will not only return, it'll get even lower - I have NO doubt!
Thanks Bytsi. I know, I have to be patient. This is still new to me. Now that I have seen my hard work pay off, I want it to keep paying off, ya know?
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Glad you had a good weekend, and congrats on the new low!
Thanks Anne! I am glad the weekend is over for once
Tonight:
Cardio day.....got to the gym and realized I forgot my HR monitor! AHHH! I felt naked without it. I have really grown to depend on it especially for my steady state and interval training. But I still managed:
3.5 mile run on the treadmill and some walking. About 40 minutes.
Well, I was looking at the calendar today and did a lot of contemplating. I was going to start Fat Loss III this week, but I think a rest week over the week of Christmas will be good for me. I haven't taken one since the first week of August. I might still do some light cardio/energy system work, but it would be a good time to take off from lifting because I will be out of town and without gym access.
Soooo because of that, I think its best to wait to start Fat Loss III until January 1. I have also been having success with the Fat Loss I and II workouts combined with my intervals and cardio. I think the best plan is to continue to do those workouts for the next 3 weeks with some mods like I did this past week. Doing the same reps and sets and similar lifts.
I know it doesn't matter if I take a break in the middle of a stage/phase, but I want to continue what I am doing since it has been successful and while doing the Fat Loss workouts I and II I have lost 5 pounds. I know the majority of it has been my diet, but I think the combination of that and this set up of lifting and intervals has been what has worked the past two months.
So that is what I am thinking. I would love any advice or input!
Superset:
Deadlift
w/u 10 x 95
10 x 115
10 x 115
10 x 115 - ugghh I so badly wanted to improve this...I really want to attempt 135, but my body just wasn't having it today
DB bench press
10 x 25's
10 x 25's
12 x 25's
Superset:
Bulgarian Split Squat
10 x 30's
10 x 30's
10 x 30s
underhand grip lat pulldown:
10 x 85
10 x 85
10 x 85
Superset:
RDL w/ bent over row:
10 x 50
12 x 50
12 x 50
hanging leg raise:
12 x BW
12 x BW
12 x BW
Intervals:
treadmill - 6x 1 min @ 5 mph, 1 min @ 7.5 mph
Wow - I had so little energy by the time I got to the intervals. I still pushed on through them though. I have been eating less carbs at lunch lately and am wondering if its affecting my energy levels.
Well, the scale is only about .5 up from Thanksgiving now. Talk about water weight! I knew I was really bloated the day after but it really hung on.
Oh and the same girl I saw doing back squats last night was doing bulgarian split squats at the same time I was! It was kinda cool. It was the only lift I saw her do with free weights though - the rest was on the machines. Still interesting though. She doesn't seem very friendly but maybe if I get a chance to talk to her I will ask her if she is following any lifting program.
Also, I have been reading more about Nate Green's "Built for Show". Obviously I am a married 26 year old female and clealry not the books targetted demographic, but I am curious about the routines. I might take a peek at it this weekend at the bookstore. Not that I need a new program anytime soon, just like to think ahead!
Superset:
Deadlift
w/u 10 x 95
10 x 115
10 x 115
10 x 115 - ugghh I so badly wanted to improve this...I really want to attempt 135, but my body just wasn't having it today
DB bench press
10 x 25's
10 x 25's
12 x 25's
Superset:
Bulgarian Split Squat
10 x 30's
10 x 30's
10 x 30s
underhand grip lat pulldown:
10 x 85
10 x 85
10 x 85
Superset:
RDL w/ bent over row:
10 x 50
12 x 50
12 x 50
hanging leg raise:
12 x BW
12 x BW
12 x BW
Intervals:
treadmill - 6x 1 min @ 5 mph, 1 min @ 7.5 mph
Wow - I had so little energy by the time I got to the intervals.
HOLY COW!! Well, no wonder you had little energy for intervals!!!
First of all, amazing workout--I love how you set it up for yourself. Secondly, I am no longer impressed by my own deadlifts --I THINK I've done 10 at 115, but I seriously doubt I could handle those four sets! (Okay, just for the record, I wasn't impressed by own deadlifts to begin with, but other people commented. ) I bet when that water is gone you'll get a great whoosh!
I agree that was a kick-ass workout. Even so I think you might have something with the carbs. I find that if I get a good little shot of carbs in 90 min or less pre workout that I have more energy. Actually I now to a really balanced pre workout meal that happens to have carbs.
I don't agree that the Nate Green book is not written for you. I think that all of us could benefit from the basic concepts I am reading in his book. I too have it on my radar even though I am a 46-year-old (old fart) female.
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HOLY COW!! Well, no wonder you had little energy for intervals!!!
First of all, amazing workout--I love how you set it up for yourself. Secondly, I am no longer impressed by my own deadlifts --I THINK I've done 10 at 115, but I seriously doubt I could handle those four sets! (Okay, just for the record, I wasn't impressed by own deadlifts to begin with, but other people commented. ) I bet when that water is gone you'll get a great whoosh!
Thanks Celeste! I really want to get to 135 so I can finally use the big girl plates.
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Nice job on that Turkey-day weight dropping back off - and your workout was KILLER!
Thanks Bytsi!
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Wow. That's one crazy workout! Nice job!
Thanks Christina!
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I agree that was a kick-ass workout. Even so I think you might have something with the carbs. I find that if I get a good little shot of carbs in 90 min or less pre workout that I have more energy. Actually I now to a really balanced pre workout meal that happens to have carbs.
I don't agree that the Nate Green book is not written for you. I think that all of us could benefit from the basic concepts I am reading in his book. I too have it on my radar even though I am a 46-year-old (old fart) female.
Thanks Karla! Its a strange thing with the carbs for me. I have never tried a keto or really low carb way of eating but based on how I preform with even lower carbs I don't know if it would be for me. Maybe someday. I have been so much more satisfied when I eat a protein like cottage cheese with a small amout of carb like a kashi granola bar. I tend to not get hungry until later (like right now!) after I am done at the gym.
We plan on doing some serious shopping this weekend so I am going to make a point to get to B&N or Borders to take a peek at Nate's book.
Tonight:
3.5 mile run on the treadmill. About 10 minute mile. Walked for another 10, so about 40 minutes or so.
This kind of relates to what Christina wrote in her log about her dresses being too big (yay!) but this morning at work I almost tripped down the stairs! The fridge I keep my food in is in the basement so I was walking down there to get my yogurt, and my pants got underneath my feet because they aren't staying on my waist, (they don't have belt loops BTW) and I had to catch myself from falling. This is a sign that its time to buy new pants! I am endangering myself daily. I guess its a good thing, but its going to get expensive replacing all this stuff.
Interesting note: My younger sister in law who is just 20, also has to buy new clothes. She told me over the weekend she has gained 35 pounds in the last year. I feel bad for her not because I care what size she is, but I can tell it really affects her confidence. Not to mention her mother who is constantly telling her to lose weight and comparing her to me, and how I am this great example of fitness. I wish. I don't want her to spite me or begin to because of what her mother says. I am so glad my own mother never said boo about weight.
/end rant
My evening activities include writing a Christmas letter of all things. Now before you all judge, my DH's entire extended family writes one. I only send them out to them. Funny though that I have to write the letter for his family.....
AWESOME about the pants (but not about almost killing yourself in 'em)... I find that I pull tops off the rack at stores and they are too big even though when I eyeball 'em, they LOOK like the right size... hmmmmm...
Have fun writing the letter. I haven't done ANYTHING yet about holiday cards... crap. One more rushed last-minute project... New Year's cards, anyone?
--I THINK I've done 10 at 115, but I seriously doubt I could handle those four sets! (Okay, just for the record, I wasn't impressed by own deadlifts to begin with, but other people commented. ) I bet when that water is gone you'll get a great whoosh!
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