(((Chinups/Pullups/Whatever Your Pleasure)))

Good job on Disc 4. I see you are finding it necessary to drop down in weight with some exercises. That was where I was getting frustrated but the more I read other posts, the more I find just about everyone else is expereincing the same thing. I'm not going to let it get me down anymore.

Yesterday, when I did Disc 24, my workout card listed 45# for pullovers. I had to use a BB since 40's are my highest DB's. It was such a struggle that I dropped down to a 40# DB which was more manageable but still tough.

I forgot to mention that I did 12 pullups, 12 chinups then 8 more pullups using the medium band.:) Once my shoulder feels better, I'm going to start using the light band. I peeked ahead at my first w/o with meso 3 and there are no chins/pulls. I will have to add them in somewhere.
 
NinjaMom said:
I forgot to mention that I did 12 pullups, 12 chinups then 8 more pullups using the medium band.:) Once my shoulder feels better, I'm going to start using the light band. I peeked ahead at my first w/o with meso 3 and there are no chins/pulls. I will have to add them in somewhere.
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Nice job Judi!! It's odd that Cathe left chins/pulls out completely in Meso 3. Now are you doing plyo legs or the squat rack leg? Thanks for blazing the trail for me :D

NinjaMom said:
Good job on Disc 4. I see you are finding it necessary to drop down in weight with some exercises. That was where I was getting frustrated but the more I read other posts, the more I find just about everyone else is expereincing the same thing. I'm not going to let it get me down anymore.
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It's a bit frustrating, but I think it's helped me knowing that others are doing it too. I hit failure on my pushups at one time. No warning to drop to the knees, just a face plant to the floor LOL

 
LOL! Welcome to the face plant club. Did a few of those myself.:confused:

I'm planning to do the squat rack legs but itching to try out the plyo legs too! OH...so many choices and so little time.
 
Sure, I am not around for a day and the two of you start chatting up a storm!:p

Continuting with the Tabata Training and today was Chest. Had a great workout!

Did Imax 2 throught the first Blast as a 10 minute warmup.

8 sets - 20 seconds on/10 seconds off each exercise.

Ran during 2 minute rest between each exercise.

CHEST
Pushups
BW - 8 sets/12-10 reps 4 Toes/4 knees

Bench press
42#'s - 8 sets/12-9 reps
***Just realized I did this wrong - was suppose to be on an incline.Oops! Oh well, still burned!

Dumbbell Press:
20's - 8 sets/12-9 reps

Flat Dumbbell Flyes:
16's - 8 sets/9-8 reps


Then finished with Combos 1 & 2, and stretch from Amy's Advanced Step Challenge 1.

Workout was 1:01 and burned 495 calories. Hate it when I end up like 5 calories short of 500.:confused:

Lost 1 pound!:D:D:D
 
Disc 6 was on tap for tonight. Upping the weights on some exercises just wasn't gonna happen :confused: Some I was able to go up on, some I shouldn't have LOL. The stability ball squats with the wts was one that I shouldn't have. I went up to 14.5 pound dbs and my form was really bad a the end. Did I mention that I hate endurance -Especially LEGS!!!

I went to the funeral home this evening :( A freinds daughter was killed over the weekend in an auto accident. I just don't know how you get over something like that :(:( She was 26 and had a 2 year old son who "misses his mommy"
 
OMG Catherine- I'm so sorry to hear about your friend's daughter. How tragic and leaving behind a young son too. Why do these horrible things happen:( How is your friend doing?

I'll say a prayer for the family.
 
Catherine - So sorry about your friends daughter. I hate endurance work too, which is why it surprises me I like Tabatas.

Judi - Hi! Whatca been doing?

Today was Triceps & Biceps. Went heavier with somethings and had a great workout.

IMAX 2 through first Blast as 10 minute warmup.

8 sets - 20 seconds on/10 seconds off each exercise.

Ran during 2 minute rest between each exercise.

TRICEPS
Lying Barbell Ext:
36# - 8 sets/11-8 reps
***Only up 1# here.

Bench Dips:
BW - 8 sets/17-12 reps
**Managed to stay in the air the whole time this time also increased the number of reps.

Overhead DB Ext:
20# - 8 sets/14-10 reps
***last week I dropped to 15# for last 4 sets, kept the 20 this time.

BICEPS
Standing BB Curls:
37# = 8 sets/9-7 reps
***Up 2#.

Incline DB Curls:
20's - 4 sets/9-5 reps
15's - 4 sets/9-7
***Duh, two 20's is heavier than what I was using for BB Curls, no wonder I could do it.

Hammer Curls:
15's - 8 sets/10-7
***Up 3#, used 12's last week.


Got up late, so finished with stretch from IMAX2. Workout was 1 hour and burned 477 calories.
 
Today was a rest day for me. I will be doing disc 5 tomorrow. It looks like I'm gonna have to back off on anything with impact at all. Crazy enough my MRI didn't show anything. The doc was as surprised as I was. She still thinks it's a neuroma and so do I. I've had it for over 2 years and it flares from time to time. It acts just like a neuroma and responded initially to conservative treatement. Anyway surgery is the next option. So I am conflicted. Do I do surgery on my foot even though the MRI doesn't show an inflammed nerve (MRIs aren't perfect). My podiatrist is 35 weeks pregnant and couldn't do surgery anyway. So I am seeing her partner on Thurs to discuss surgery and sort of get a second opinon. Mean time I'll stick with wts only :confused: Sorry to be so lengthy. I am just not in a very good mood :(
 
Catherine - I feel your pain. I don't know how you are managing having to limit your workouts so much for so long.


Aaahhh, would have been so easy to stay in bed this morning. I was so tired and I had no idea what I wanted to do for cardio.

Got up anyway and settled on a mix of KP & C Cardio Drills & the Kick & Punch Combos from Kick Max, then Tabata Ab Work and finish with the stretch from Kick Max. Workout was 1:07 and burned 560 calories.

ABS
Hanging Leg/Knee Raises
8 sets - 9-7 reps

Ab Curl Down
15# Resistance Tube - 8 sets - 17/14 reps
***Not sure I will feel this one, may need to go heavier.
 
I need to be slapped upside my head!!:eek: I made the mistake of doing KPC this morning and now my shoulder is aching again and it hurts to pull a t- shirt on/off. Good thing I have a massage scheduled tommorrow but if I got some tendonitis going on, I may have to take off another week before starting meso 3. This sucks!

Linda- We both had kick boxing on the brain this morning. I haven't done KM in a very long time...I really didn't care for it. Maybe I should give it another try. I just ordered Amy Bento's In the Ring from deep discount for $12 and its on the way here. I really like that one.

Catherine- OH, I feel for ya! It sucks when you can't work out like you want to. That is weird nothing showed up on the MRI. Is surgery the last option for a neuroma? That is a tough choice. Would surgery guarantee a cure or could it come back? This is such a bummer...hang in there!
 
Disc 5 is done. So I am officially done with week 2 of Meso 1(because I did disc 6 the other night):D I still have leg doms from disc 6 :eek: Now I am not sure where to go from here. I am sure that I can do the upper body stuff, and I think i can do the lower body with the foot. I guess I will see what the doc has to say tomorrow. Surgery is the last resort, but I've done everything else. If I go that route it should help, but it's no guarantee.

Linda, I hear ya about wanting to stay in bed this morning! Do you have a multi-disc dvd player?

Judi, sorry to hear about your shoulder :( I understand your frustration, but take that week if you need it. You won't regret it!!
 
NinjaMom said:
I need to be slapped upside my head!!:eek: I made the mistake of doing KPC this morning and now my shoulder is aching again and it hurts to pull a t- shirt on/off. Good thing I have a massage scheduled tommorrow but if I got some tendonitis going on, I may have to take off another week before starting meso 3. This sucks!

Linda- We both had kick boxing on the brain this morning. I haven't done KM in a very long time...I really didn't care for it. Maybe I should give it another try. I just ordered Amy Bento's In the Ring from deep discount for $12 and its on the way here. I really like that one.
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Judi - Sorry to hear the KPC left your shoulder aching. I did it with my weighted gloves on. I don't think of KM either, that's why I haven't done it in forever. And I can say after doing the Kick & Punch Combos they weren't that much fun, so next time I might combine KPC with 4 DS KB and see what happens. Yeah on getting ITR, that's a good one. Considered that one this morning but wasn't up to all the twists and turns.:p

fit_fairy said:

Linda, I hear ya about wanting to stay in bed this morning! Do you have a multi-disc dvd player?
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Catherine - Hope they have some idea on how to help you tomorrow. And, yes I have a multi-disc player. It holds 5 discs and I love it!:D
 
"Aunt" Catherine- WOW...that was great! Has she had formal training or just born with a beautiful voice? You must be so proud!

Thanks for sharing:)
 
Catherine - That is one talented young lady.


Today was Shoulders. Had a good workout. Think shoulders were still tired from yesterday kickboxing with weighted gloves.:p

IMAX 2 through first blast for 10 minute warmup

8 sets - 20 seconds on/10 seconds off each exercise

Ran during 2 minute rest between each exercise

SHOULDERS
Barbell Overhead Press:
27# - 8 sets/14-8 reps

Front Raise Plate:
15# - 8 sets/15-12 reps
***Up 2.5 #

Lateral Raise:
10's- 8 sets/13-11 reps
***Up 2 #

Bent Over Lat Raise:
10's- 8 sets/14-10 reps
***Up 2 #

Barbell Shoulder Shrugs:
50#- 8 sets/17-14 reps
***Up 5#

Then finished with Combos & Blasts 2,3, & 4 and Stretch from IMAX 2. When I was done, before I stopped my HRM I checked it and what did it say....but 495 calories of course, so I jog around until I hit 500. So workout total was 1:04 and 501 :D:p:D:p calories burned.
 
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