Crazy strong & loviing it for Wed

Good morning all! :D

Today was Meso 3, Week 2, Disc 38, Squat Rack Legs. Had an excellent workout and stretched alot between each set. I really like this version of STS, it's a nice break from all the high rep stuff in Meso 1 and 2.

There is a 3 minute rest period between each set and exercise.

Warmup:
Squats - 65#/10 reps
Squats - 65#/10 reps

Workout:
Squats - 90#/7 reps
Squats - 90#/7 reps
Squats - 90#/7 reps
Squats - 90#/7 reps

Barbell Deadlifts - 85#/7 reps
Barbell Deadlifts - 85#/7 reps
Barbell Deadlifts - 85#/7 reps
Barbell Deadlifts - 85#/7 reps

Leg Press Station - 165#/7 reps
Leg Press Station - 165#/7 reps
Leg Press Station - 165#/7 reps
Leg Press Station - 165#/7 reps
***This was suppose to be Front Squats. You all know how I feel about front squats.

Static Lunge - 75#/7 reps
Static Lunge - 75#/7 reps
Static Lunge - 75#/7 reps
Static Lunge - 75#/7 reps

That is all....
 
Morning ladies. SO sorry I've been so disconnected lately - work has been a wee bit on the hectic/crazy/weird side lately (long story) and I've been scrambling like mad all week. And not in a good way AT ALL. But alas, at least there's always lots of good workouts in the mix to keep me sane. :) My workout today was back-to-back Group Power followed by Group Ride which I love doing. Such a good combo. Yesterday was PUB, the day before was a 5-miler, Sunday was PLB and core max abs and Saturday was another 10-miler in preparation for the half. In case you were wondering what my workouts have been since I've been so distant on the forums. Heh. :)

I'll check back later for more personals, for now...

Debbie - holy squat rack workout!! Those are some intense weights you were lifting!! Nicely done, as usual. I bow to you :)
 
Good Morning,

I am feeling a wee bit discouraged and need you guys to either kick me in the ass or help me figure out what is going on. When I stepped on the scale yesterday my bf% had gone from 30 to 34 and when I went to put on my favorite pair of jeans last night that I have not worn since May I couldn't get them button or zipped I was so disgusted that I didn't even workout last night its like why bother when I am just getting fatter. Please help me I am ready to throw in the towel. I keep my calories between 1200 and 1300 and rarely go over that I know I had a bad week last week since DH was out of town. Tonites workout will be CLX LEan Phase 2 and some abs, I think I am going to start working them everyday.

Debbie-awesome wts. girl made my eyeballs pop out of my head.

Jessica-welcome back missed you nice workouts going on though hope work slows down for you.
 
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Aw Roxie, I'm sorry!! Maybe you are feeling in a rut because you're bored of your current workouts? Could that be it? Honestly, sometimes we get into ruts and don't realize just how hard it can be to get back into a regular workout rhythm and feel stuck, much like you describe below. It happens to all of us, I promise! So my suggestion is to try a new workout, something maybe you've never done before. It might be the source of inspiration you need?

Roxie 1965 said:
Good Morning,

I am feeling a wee bit discouraged and need you guys to either kick me in the ass or help me figure out what is going on. When I stepped on the scale yesterday my bf% had gone from 30 to 34 and when I went to put on my favorite pair of jeans last night that I have not worn since May I couldn't get them button or zipped I was so disgusted that I didn't even workout last night its like why bother when I am just getting fatter. Please help me I am ready to throw in the towel. I keep my calories between 1200 and 1300 and rarely go over that I know I had a bad week last week since DH was out of town. Tonites workout will be CLX LEan Phase 2 and some abs, I think I am going to start working them everyday.

Debbie-awesome wts. girl made my eyeballs pop out of my head.

Jessica-welcome back missed you nice workouts going on though hope work slows down for you.
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Another morning workout for me. Got up and did legs with ham/glute/calf focus and followed up with the 3 combos and abs from KPC. My booty is getting higher/tighter, but my hams have zero definition still. :mad:

Anyway, I did super sets, 3x10 unless noted:

SS#1
Step ups with rear leg lift - 50#
Deadlifts with dumbbells - 30's

SS#2
Plie squats with pulse - 60#
Calf raises - 3x25 - 60# (did more reps with lower weights)

SS#3
Alternating front lunges - 50#
Single leg dead lifts - 30#

SS#4
Slide back lunges - 12's
Single leg calf raises on step - 20#

Plie jumps/hops - 3x14 - 10#
Donkey kicks - 2x18 - 8#
Glute roll-ins/hip lifts - 8 roll-ins, 8 hip lift, 8 roll-in/hip lift combo, 8 roll-ins, 8 hip lifts.

So where the heck are my hamstrings???

Debbie - WOW - you go girl!

Roxie - What has changed? Is it eats? Workout intensity? Like Jessica suggested, maybe change up the cardio?

Waves to everyone!!!
 
Roxie - I seriously think you are not eating enough. 1200-1300 is way low when you workout like we do. And working your abs everyday is pointless. You will do more damage then good. You cannot overwork any muscle group - abs included.
 
Hi ladies,

I took my son to the airport this morning:( I never got my workout in yesterday, wanted to spent every minute with my son. Miss him already!:(:(

After I realax a little I will get a cardio + abs in! BBL!
 
Belinda - hugs to you, glad you opted to spend time with him over the workout though. You can always get the workouts in, you can't always spend time with loved ones.

bayerngirl said:
Hi ladies,

I took my son to the airport this morning:( I never got my workout in yesterday, wanted to spent every minute with my son. Miss him already!:(:(

After I realax a little I will get a cardio + abs in! BBL!
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Fitnessfreakk366 said:
Roxie - I seriously think you are not eating enough. 1200-1300 is way low when you workout like we do. And working your abs everyday is pointless. You will do more damage then good. You cannot overwork any muscle group - abs included.
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That's a good point too - your calories DO seem awfully low. Maybe your body is going into starvation mode on you?

And speaking of which, how is your water intake coming??
 
jsutera said:
That's a good point too - your calories DO seem awfully low. Maybe your body is going into starvation mode on you?

And speaking of which, how is your water intake coming??
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Jessica-I manage at least 3 bottles a day and try to drink decaffe tea when I am at home.

Heather-I wonder if maybe I am not doing enough cardio and focusing more on wts.
 
Fitnessfreakk366 said:
Again, that is way too low. Didn't we come up with your calorie range not too long ago? I know I worked it up for you. Why aren't you following it?
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Debbie-I am trying to here is what I ate yesterday feel free to tell me where I could have gotten more:

Brkfts-quacker wt. control cinnamon oatmeal
Am Snack-strawberry shortcake fat free yogurt and a banana
Lunch-tuna salad sand on whole wheat bread, kettle cooked bbq chips, carrots, and half a peach.
Pm Snack-grape tomatoes, handful of cashews and a plum
Supper-smoked pork chops, augratin potatoes, and stemmed corn.

I felt full at the end of the day.
 
Roxie 1965 said:
Debbie-I am trying to here is what I ate yesterday feel free to tell me where I could have gotten more:

Brkfts-quacker wt. control cinnamon oatmeal
Am Snack-strawberry shortcake fat free yogurt and a banana
Lunch-tuna salad sand on whole wheat bread, kettle cooked bbq chips, carrots, and half a peach.
Pm Snack-grape tomatoes, handful of cashews and a plum
Supper-smoked pork chops, augratin potatoes, and stemmed corn.

I felt full at the end of the day.
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You either need to add one more meal about 2 or 3 hours after your dinner or eat more during the day. That is the point of figuring out your calorie intake before hand - so you know you are eating enough.

Maybe add something with your oatmeal in the morning. Add peanut butter to it or have peanut butter toast. For your pm snack, add some cottage cheese or something like that. You have to get your calories up. I know it sounds strange, but believe me, whenever I eat under even 1500 calories a day, I never lose weight.
 
Fitnessfreakk366 said:
You either need to add one more meal about 2 or 3 hours after your dinner or eat more during the day. That is the point of figuring out your calorie intake before hand - so you know you are eating enough.

Maybe add something with your oatmeal in the morning. Add peanut butter to it or have peanut butter toast. For your pm snack, add some cottage cheese or something like that. You have to get your calories up. I know it sounds strange, but believe me, whenever I eat under even 1500 calories a day, I never lose weight.
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Debbie-the thing I don't understand is when I put my bikini on I can see visible changes in the way it use to fit there is nothing hanging over my suit my hips look trim but yet my jeans wouldn't button over my belly.
 
Roxie 1965 said:
Debbie-the thing I don't understand is when I put my bikini on I can see visible changes in the way it use to fit there is nothing hanging over my suit my hips look trim but yet my jeans wouldn't button over my belly.
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I can't explain it, Roxie. You said you haven't worn these jeans since May. Lots can change in 3 months. There are jeans I could wear last year and even though my weight hasn't increased, they are really tight on me. I don't get it either. I chalk it up to age and my body shifting in different ways then it was when I was younger.

Also, maybe your holding water this week for some reason. When the weather changes, so does our bodies. Like I said, could be lots of reasons. Have you gained any weight lately?
 
Fitnessfreakk366 said:
I can't explain it, Roxie. You said you haven't worn these jeans since May. Lots can change in 3 months. There are jeans I could wear last year and even though my weight hasn't increased, they are really tight on me. I don't get it either. I chalk it up to age and my body shifting in different ways then it was when I was younger.

Also, maybe your holding water this week for some reason. When the weather changes, so does our bodies. Like I said, could be lots of reasons. Have you gained any weight lately?
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I have gained back all I lost on the diet pills back up to 127lbs and holding so maybe that is the problem. Thank you for all your help and encouragement I really appreciate it. I could wear those jeans when I did your december rotation and Cathes March rotation which both had a good amount of cardio and I am only doing cardio twice a week and then intervals one day and the cardio is about 30 mins so maybe my body just requires more cardio and less wt. training.
 
Hi Girls!

Later workout for me today. I had to take my oldest son to... HIGH SCHOOL orientation. I'm kind of freaked, though proud of him, at the same time. Geesh, you guys, I was just in High School, how can I have a KID going there now? it was just a 2 hour thing, he learned about classes and rules, parents got little speaches from principal and VP's and counselors. He doesn't start school until the 30th.

came home and got some nervous energy out , and did FIRE 45 EZ Class and then the stretch from STS. "BOOTY CALL, booty call" ..LOVE that song and the energy with the moves! the stretch, as always, felt like heaven!! :)

Belinda: Sorry you're sad your son left. It must be so hard, I bet the time flew by.

Debbie: WOW! Those weights! Do you get DOMS after lifting like that?

Jessica: You got in some great workouts while you were "away"!!! Hope work calms down a bit there for you.

Heather: Nice leg weight work for YOU too! I think I feel my hamstrings the most when I do STS tri-sets because of the repeated deadlifts! I think it's the tri-sets, I kind of forget! :confused: Congrats on the definition on your OTHER leg parts though!

Roxie: Maybe it's just water weight gain from eating off last week? I can eat off on the weekends (which is my biggest issue) and my jeans/pants are ALWAYS much tighter on Mondays than they end up being on Fridays, after I've been better with my eating all week. ... The calories do seem low to me too. just sayin'.

*waves* to Jo and Nora!!!
 
Hi girls!;)

I finished my workout a couple of hours ago but wasn't able to check in until now.

Here's today's workout:

STS Meso 2- Disc 17-W2 Legs= 47 Min
Calories burned= 385
Met Value= 6.0

Butts & Guts- Floorwork & Abs from the chapter menu= 34 min total (20 Min approx. Floor work + 14 Min ab/core work)
Calories burned= 186
Met Value= 4.0


Total calories burned from this workout= 571!

I'll be back later for personals. Have a great evening!;)

Hugs!;)

Nora
 
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