Cathe.....she loves me, she loves me not...

[Worknprogress]

I am in the midst of STS Meso 2. Meso 1 was "doable" - loved the variety, a bit of DOMS, progressing along as expected - so I surmise, Cathe LOVES ME!!!

I get to the first week of Meso 2. Workout #1 - love, love, love it. Yes, arms and chest are fried by the end of the workout but I feel so strong after all of those bench presses. Yes - she LOVES ME!!!

24 hours later - OH MY GOSH - what the heck is happening?????? Just a slight touch to my chest and I cringe in pain. Can barely make my kids' lunches, can barely brush my teeth or my hair! This goes on for 2 days before I can move my arms with little discomfort!!! YIKES - she hates me!!

Then I get to the first Meso 2 legs workout. Again, I love the workout. Have to use a squat rack in this cycle since my barbell is close to 80 pounds. Again, I am feeling strong and just forging through like a warrior. Another great muscle shakin' at the end workout - she LOVES ME!

24 hours later - I am creeping along at the speed of a snail. Longer strides are just about crippling - she HATES ME!

And so it continues, this love/hate relationship she has with me....until....a couple of weeks into this cycle my 55-pound son has fallen asleep on the couch and I carry him upstairs to bed without much effort! The next day I go running and I cannot believe how strong my legs feel. I ran an hour and felt I could physically run forever! I cannot believe the gains I have made in 6 weeks......

SHE LOVES ME!!!!

 

[spyrosmom]

I now how you feel!!! I am in the middle of 6 months, and right in the middle of M2. I did the 3 month last spring, and it was not this tough. M1 kicked my booty last spring, but not so much this time. However, M2 is taking its revenge now On the other hand, I look good, and I can tell I am stronger and faster - at least on those days when I can move The after chest days (ahem, today) are the worst. I am ok now, but I suspect by the time afternoon rolls around I will be feelin' in, and if history has anything to say, it'll last hard and heavy until Weds, let up on Thurs, and begone on Fri.

Yet we love her - what does that say about us

Nan

 

[syzygy314]

OMG! I just started STS for the first time! I'm in M1W1 and now I'm terrified of what's coming! Like you, I have some minor DOMS in my arms and chest, but nothing serious. I think it's going great and my 1 RM is right on! At least with the 6 1/2 month rotation, I have a while before I get to the "ARGH" phase!

 

[dr.mel_PT]

LOL!! I felt that way in M1W1...i could barely lift my arms to do anything that week and forget about trying to walk down the stairs! I start M2W1 next Monday so now I am scared

 

[spyrosmom]

OMG! I just started STS for the first time! I'm in M1W1 and now I'm terrified of what's coming! Like you, I have some minor DOMS in my arms and chest, but nothing serious. I think it's going great and my 1 RM is right on! At least with the 6 1/2 month rotation, I have a while before I get to the "ARGH" phase!

Girl, I hate to break it to ya, but those M1 legs are evil, evil workouts. I suggest you hit the store and get some Advil before you start. You're not going to be able to get out of the car to get to the store But it pays off, big time!

Nan

 

[Worknprogress]

I have decided to slow down the program. My intention was to do the 3 1/2 month rotation but just feel during Meso 2 that my body would benefit more from taking this stage slower. So I did week 1 and then repeated it just like the 6 1/2 month program. I will finish out STS this way.

By the way Nan - today is another one of those "chest" days!!! Also, no other weight workout has given me much DOMS in my shoulders until Meso 2!

 

[looking good]

Hey Debbie,

I know that feeling ohhhhhhhhhhhhh so well as I am to doing Mesco 2 and boy of boy I could not touch my chest even while I was sleeping I could feel it ... forget the legs using the bathroom was such a challenge sit and getting up

Therese

 

[Fitnessfreakk366]

That is a great post, Debbie, and I can so relate!

 

[chefkate]

very very funny!!!!

 

[jnka825]

I am in the midst of STS Meso 2. Meso 1 was "doable" - loved the variety, a bit of DOMS, progressing along as expected - so I surmise, Cathe LOVES ME!!!

I get to the first week of Meso 2. Workout #1 - love, love, love it. Yes, arms and chest are fried by the end of the workout but I feel so strong after all of those bench presses. Yes - she LOVES ME!!!

24 hours later - OH MY GOSH - what the heck is happening?????? Just a slight touch to my chest and I cringe in pain. Can barely make my kids' lunches, can barely brush my teeth or my hair! This goes on for 2 days before I can move my arms with little discomfort!!! YIKES - she hates me!!

Then I get to the first Meso 2 legs workout. Again, I love the workout. Have to use a squat rack in this cycle since my barbell is close to 80 pounds. Again, I am feeling strong and just forging through like a warrior. Another great muscle shakin' at the end workout - she LOVES ME!

24 hours later - I am creeping along at the speed of a snail. Longer strides are just about crippling - she HATES ME!

And so it continues, this love/hate relationship she has with me....until....a couple of weeks into this cycle my 55-pound son has fallen asleep on the couch and I carry him upstairs to bed without much effort! The next day I go running and I cannot believe how strong my legs feel. I ran an hour and felt I could physically run forever! I cannot believe the gains I have made in 6 weeks......

SHE LOVES ME!!!!

Okay, I've been on the fence about whether or not to ask for STS for Christmas b/c I only have her full body workouts. You have me sold. Should I get gym styles or another set before attempting this, or if I do ME and SS I can start STS and be okay?

 

[Worknprogress]

Hopefully others can chime in here but my thoughts are that STS is a "progressive" weight workout. You don't need any prep, in my opinion, other than doing the 1 RM's. I do think those are extremely important for this workout series.

I have just about everything Cathe has put out but this program done as she has designed it, either 3 1/2 or 6 1/2 months, is completely different than ANY other weight workout out there.

I am actually already looking ahead to doing her previous weight workouts once I am finished with STS. For instance, one of my favs is PUB and I can't wait to do it again when I am done and see the progression I have made in strength.

For me, that was a major goal in doing STS. I am an "older" mom of two younger boys. My older two don't require much physically from me but I have two boys ages 5 and 4 that require their 47-year old mom to be in good shape.

Now I anxiously await STS cardio. If it is half as good as STS weights - I will be in 7th heaven!

I just don't think you can go wrong with STS!

 

[TXGin]

I am in the process of doing my 1 rms now and plan on starting STS in December for the first time. Thanks guys for the heads up on the major leg and chest DOMS. I am skeered and excited both!