Just popping into your log. Man, big changes for you, huh?
In re: food rut. Run, do not walk. Get out! I'm having an ongoing one night stand with my foreman grill, and have been for years now. Every night, I think it's for the last time.... until I'm starving the following day and have no energy or time to be creative.
So I suppose the low volume week is in lieu of a real full on rest week? To give your muscles/joints a little break for a heavier load?
Nice job on the squats!! And totally cute stuff...I always get that catalog in the mail and whimper...they don't carry my size...but..I have to look...cause it's all so cute! I'd take that tummy too....
WOW! What a workout! You are my hero for those squats! I dream of the day when I can put plates on the bar.
I know! Its not like I am some magic mind that I know what to do in the weight room. I read some books and follow a plan that someone else came up with! I thought about this when I was on the treadmill yesterday watching the nautilus area. I saw so many women doing the calf raise machine and tricep exercises...not that there is anything wrong with those things, but I always wonder if they know why they are doing those. Just because they saw someone else do them?
That's the cool thing--that we don't have to be amazing with all kinds of knowledge sprouting from our ears (not that I don't want to get there, just not there yet...)--but we can still do amazing programs that help us reach our goals because we are willing to READ, ask questions, watch videos, and do what the book says!
As for the calf raises and triceps kickbacks, I hear ya. I actually find it painful to watch women slinging 5# dbs around, doing endless crunches, or whatever. But not everyone is ready for change, or is even interested. I suppose that the ones who ask about what we're doing, are the ones to share with.
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Ahh, sorry...ive had a number of copy and paste errors too.
I was always thankful when it was time for a low volume week, but then 4 or 5 days into the low vol week I was really itching to get back to some higher volume stuff.
Yeah--I know I need a low volume week, but I did miss that half-dead, I'm going to puke any minute now, feeling! I do think I need this though. Last week was plenty hard.
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More than likely it's because they know you can spot reduce fat, so doing those exercises only makes sense. (Not endorsing the belief, just reporting it.)
HERESY!!! But that's true, that's what so many are taught. Ugh.
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Hey, there!
Just popping into your log. Man, big changes for you, huh?
In re: food rut. Run, do not walk. Get out! I'm having an ongoing one night stand with my foreman grill, and have been for years now. Every night, I think it's for the last time.... until I'm starving the following day and have no energy or time to be creative.
I eat a looooooooot of lean ground beef.
LOL.
-Tina
Hi Tina--you made me laugh! Esp since I'm having a turkey burger on ww toast right now... Thanks for stopping by this crazy place! You may see a workout logged every now and then, even.
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So I suppose the low volume week is in lieu of a real full on rest week? To give your muscles/joints a little break for a heavier load?
Nice job on the squats!! And totally cute stuff...I always get that catalog in the mail and whimper...they don't carry my size...but..I have to look...cause it's all so cute! I'd take that tummy too....
I think so--it's every four weeks, and I believe it's a little like a deload week. Cressey talks about letting your CNS catch up with your muscles, etc. Plus you're supposed to come back with more energy and strength after a low volume week. We'll see.
Thanks about the squats. I was specially happy b/c that's the one where I keep saying I need to lower the weight, but not making a note in my paper log, so I automatically try to raise it. 140 was just right. I DID make it to parallel, and the very last rep of the last set I did lean forward a little (accidentally) as I came back up. So any more sets and I would have lowered the weight.
Oh yeah, I always get the Athleta catalog and whimper too--everything is SO cute, but expensive. I usually throw it out right away so I won't be tempted!
If you are still looking for stuff to eat, here is something that I've been eating alot lately, its really quick to prepare and is tasty.
Its kind of a breakfast burrito:
1. scramble some eggs (i usually use 2 eggs and 2 whites) in a bowl.
2. sautee some green pepper and onions for a few minutes, when they are ready put the eggs in and cook the eggs.
3. When they are done add a serving of black beans and some salsa (i like medium for a little heat).
4. Put this mixture into a Flat-Out wrap and put a serving of low-fat mozzarella cheese on top and add some salt and pepper, and roll it up.
I usually have a protein shake on the side for some extra protein. Comes out to around 650 calories or so (with the protein shake), with a ton of fiber.
I WANT dat now, lol!!!! Hmmm...I'm still in the middle of lunch! Okay, another one to add to breakfast--thanks! I love salsa, tons. So I've never seen a flatout wrap, though I've heard of them from several others. Do you think they would be more like a ww tortilla (I have regular and low carb, high protein) or Joseph's lavash bread. I'm thinking the tortillas.
Looking good in here Celeste... I haven't been by in a few days I guess, since I had to read 3 pages LOL! Things always move fast in your log! Very cool on the comment from the woman who wants to be you when she grows up! It always makes me feel good when people compliment me at the gym.... just reminds me that I always have to be on my game though, kwim?
"As far as (healthy) eating, either do it, or don't. Same issues repeated over and over is just insanity. We either commit to the endeavor or pay lip-service to it. This is the hardest part of the whole process, and it needs to be practiced more than the actual physical training. It's mind training." ~ Matt Thorne
"The reason that most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment."
Celeste, wow, I've missed a few days here and it's almost impossible to catch up on logs, especially yours. But, very nice workouts! Impressive squats!
Looking good in here Celeste... I haven't been by in a few days I guess, since I had to read 3 pages LOL! Things always move fast in your log! Very cool on the comment from the woman who wants to be you when she grows up! It always makes me feel good when people compliment me at the gym.... just reminds me that I always have to be on my game though, kwim?
I know EXACTLY what you mean! I have a little extra incentive to not drop the ball here.
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WOW girl - those squats ROCK!!!!!!!!
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Great looking workout as usual Celeste!
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Celeste...you are doing awesome!!!
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It's so nice that you are helping out Summer! Looking good on the workouts.
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Celeste, wow, I've missed a few days here and it's almost impossible to catch up on logs, especially yours. But, very nice workouts! Impressive squats!
Thanks everyone! It's funny, I didn't feel the squats were that impressive, but I'm glad everyone else thinks so!
Maximum Strength, by Eric Cressey Phase 1: Foundation Week 4 (Low) Day 2 (Upper Body) Weight: 124.2 (-1.8 ) Obviously I was retaining water somewhere... Warmup: Foam Rolling/Tennis Ball (at home) Dynamic Warmup #2
A: Bench Press: 3x3
3x90#
3x90#
3x90#
*Hooray! 90# wasn't so bad and I made sure to touch bar to chest and keep my elbows in. This is the 2nd week in a row with a bench press pr! So I actually brought my (dh's) ipod to the gym this morning--I'll list here my inspiration for posterity's sake...
*Honkey Tonk Badonkadonk by Trace Adkins, It Ain't No Crime by Joe Nichols
B: DB Press, Neutral Grip: 2x10
8x30e, 2x25e
8x30e, 2x25e
*STRUGGLED with eighth rep on each set, but hey, I wasn't sure I could get that far!
*Ticks by Brad Paisley
C: Seated Cable Row: 3x10
10x70#
10x70#
10x70#
*PR because last time I used this weight my form was incorrect. Once I figured it out, I had to lower the weight.
*Beer for My Horses by Toby Keith
D1: Prone Trap Raise: 3x12
12x5e
12x5e
12x5e
*International Harvester by Craig Morgan
D2: Side Lying External Rotaton: 3x12 each side
12/sidex8#
12/sidex8#
12/sidex8#
*Stronger Woman by Jewel, Back When I Knew it All by Montgomery Gentry
Treadmill: 10 min run @ 6.5 mph--1.1miles, just for fun.
*Picture to Burn by Taylor Swift
*Shiftwork by Alan Jackson
*Things that Never Cross a Man's Mind by Kellie Pickler
*Feel that Fire by Dierks Bently
Static Stretching
*This workout felt GREAT!! And it was the first morning in at least a month that I actually hit the snooze and was tempted not to go. I was TIRED this morning. Once I got going, though, everything was fine. And now you know, I love country music!
Every time I come in here I see red. You should be the spokes model for Maximum Strength because there is a whole lotta strength going on here! You have me wanting to do this program now too!
Every time I come in here I see red. You should be the spokes model for Maximum Strength because there is a whole lotta strength going on here! You have me wanting to do this program now too!
How long do the workouts usually take you?
I'm excited about it! I'd LOVE for more of you ladies to join us! So here's the breakdown for the workouts:
Foam Rolling: 10-15 min
Warmup: 10 min
Workout: 30-70 min
Stretching: 5-10 min
(This is a sort of an estimate, but I used to take about an hour from the time I started the warmup until I finished stretching. This week is so short that I even ran on the tm for 10 min today and still finished up in an hour. Last week though took a lot longer.)
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How long is the maximum strength program?
It takes 16 weeks from beginning to the end. There are four phases--the first phase, which I'm finishing up this week, is the "Foundation." Phase 2 is "Build"--here's a quote from the first paragraph of that chapter: "If you thought Phase 1 was challenging, brace yourself for Phase 2. And if you thought the first four weeks of the Maximum Strength Program were fun, get ready to have a blast during the next four weeks." I may be a little frightened! It sounds like each stage has almost completely different exercises, too, like NROL4W. Phase 2 has step-ups , Barbell Rollouts, Glute-Ham Raise, Single Leg Squat, Med Grip Pull-up, Incline Bench Press, Flat DB Bench Press, Head Supported DB Row (!), Cable Backhand, Zottman Curls, Elevated Deadlifts, DB Reverse Lunge, Pallof Press, Close Grip Bench Press, Chest Supported Row, and Inverted Row. Well I don't know why I typed all that out except it was interesting to see what's coming! So many of those exercises are new to me, but Cressey's descriptions in the book are very good, and I usually look for some good videos also...
Holy cow girl look at you and all your red!!!!! That's fantastic!
And I love most of the songs you were listening to... I like country too, though not allll the time, hehe. And Taylor Swift is my bf's other gf, lol... or so he wishes. I told him she's a tad young for him, but he said "hey! she's legal now!" Oh boy.
I'm excited about it! I'd LOVE for more of you ladies to join us! So here's the breakdown for the workouts:
Foam Rolling: 10-15 min
Warmup: 10 min
Workout: 30-70 min
Stretching: 5-10 min
(This is a sort of an estimate, but I used to take about an hour from the time I started the warmup until I finished stretching. This week is so short that I even ran on the tm for 10 min today and still finished up in an hour. Last week though took a lot longer.)
It takes 16 weeks from beginning to the end. There are four phases--the first phase, which I'm finishing up this week, is the "Foundation." Phase 2 is "Build"--here's a quote from the first paragraph of that chapter: "If you thought Phase 1 was challenging, brace yourself for Phase 2. And if you thought the first four weeks of the Maximum Strength Program were fun, get ready to have a blast during the next four weeks." I may be a little frightened! It sounds like each stage has almost completely different exercises, too, like NROL4W. Phase 2 has step-ups , Barbell Rollouts, Glute-Ham Raise, Single Leg Squat, Med Grip Pull-up, Incline Bench Press, Flat DB Bench Press, Head Supported DB Row (!), Cable Backhand, Zottman Curls, Elevated Deadlifts, DB Reverse Lunge, Pallof Press, Close Grip Bench Press, Chest Supported Row, and Inverted Row. Well I don't know why I typed all that out except it was interesting to see what's coming! So many of those exercises are new to me, but Cressey's descriptions in the book are very good, and I usually look for some good videos also...
Holy guacamole, did I miss a lot in here! Celeste, you're rocking through this Max Strength program. Have you decided whether you need to brace yourself for Phase 2 or "get ready to have a blast"?
Holy cow girl look at you and all your red!!!!! That's fantastic!
And I love most of the songs you were listening to... I like country too, though not allll the time, hehe. And Taylor Swift is my bf's other gf, lol... or so he wishes. I told him she's a tad young for him, but he said "hey! she's legal now!" Oh boy.
LOL!!! I'm a little sick of Taylor Swift ever since my daughter got her new cd for Christmas, but I DO love "Love Story"--teen girl-ish that it may be, it makes me tear up every time!
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Holy guacamole, did I miss a lot in here! Celeste, you're rocking through this Max Strength program. Have you decided whether you need to brace yourself for Phase 2 or "get ready to have a blast"?
Excellent squats, too. I'm impressed!!
I'm definitely ready to have a blast (but I'm still bracing myself!!)
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Great workout today Celeste!!! I am so excited to follow in your footsteps!
I'm so excited to see how you like it!
Hey, nice avi! You have a face!
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Wow Celeste, I take a weekend off and end up reading pages and pages. There's so much good stuff going on in here. You're squats are impressive!
I may be a little too talkative...
Thanks on the squats!
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Nice PRs! Not too sure about the music selection though
Hee hee, thanks!
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LOL! x2 here, too, Celeste. Nice workout, but the music selection would never have worked! LOL!
Thanks Jane. I know country music is either love it or hate it, but hey, I love it!
Now I need to get my butt off here and get to work...that cup of coffee and a short break ended up more like half an hour or so...and I've been so industrious lately! Don't want to backslide.
Okay now this is MY kind of log. Girls on strength programs. Does it get any hawter than that? LOL!
I admit to freaking out about the bulk when I see my belly getting bigger BUT it is so bad ass to log all these reds all the time. I love strength program trainng. It is so hard that I actually look forward to deload and rest weeks.
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LOL, Karla! I do love this, although I'm not quite going on a bulk yet. I'm just getting used to maintenance so far... I keep THINKING my belly's getting bigger though!!!
Okay, I can't stand it anymore, have to post this...
I'd take that tummy too....
Thanks!
I do think I need this though. Last week was plenty hard. 
HERESY!!! 
, Barbell Rollouts, Glute-Ham Raise, Single Leg Squat, Med Grip Pull-up, Incline Bench Press, Flat DB Bench Press, Head Supported DB Row (!), Cable Backhand, Zottman Curls, Elevated Deadlifts, DB Reverse Lunge, Pallof Press, Close Grip Bench Press, Chest Supported Row, and Inverted Row. Well I don't know why I typed all that out except it was interesting to see what's coming! So many of those exercises are new to me, but Cressey's descriptions in the book are very good, and I usually look for some good videos also...
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