Justine, so sorry for the rx you ( and Karen) had from creatine. Mine was pills and nothing!! I am hoping to get a boost from it and trying for a 3 lift max sounds really interesting! I am intrigued by the differing strengths of each of us. Roz may get half of her goal on deads, Karen is so strong on squats and Justine is really good on deads and squats! I would like to get 200 on bench to compensate for the lower body stuff, but I think I can increase deads quite a bit ( go creatine!) Love having a goal, but not sure I do, just will try and see!! Pathetic must have a different meaning where Karen lives!! We know better sister! I have 2 sump pumps as this is a frequent problem, but I need 1 more, as the basement tends to leak more on South side ( no pump there) Justine 90 lbs( I always have to get off forum and check my phone calculator) is tremendous!! You guys, as always, motivate me!! Lisa, Lib,....what up???
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Can't get off the floor!!! Killing me here!! Would beat " snorting it" lol
desertambrosia
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Oh yea!
Is that what it is, Tom? I have to check my calculator too. 90 lbs? Justine, you're killing me That's a great lift. Overhead press is my nemesis. Ok, I need to give myself a good swift kick, to get going.
Most Monday laughs ever!!
lisa_la_machina
Cathlete
Tom, dang! Do you know why your basement flooded? Agree w/Karen on the pump. My parents' house has a basement and it flooded all the time. No bueno. Nice workout. I think Cathe would give you a big hug for your sentiments on needing pushups to finish off your workout. So true and yet I hate that it's so true.
Roz, I get what you're saying. I think you're just worrying that it will become a habit, like your body (and brain) will just expect lots and lots of cals because of this. IIRC, your body adjusted to the post-BFing calorie reduction pretty naturally. I feel confident that you'll find the same thing happens with this. You'll probably like Karen's response about the 'thrilling threes' better than my anecdote--you think the 2's are bad, buckle your seatbelt for the 3's. Have you heard the term "threenager?" Holy mackerel.
Roz, Justine, Karen: #(hastag)600#(lb) squat 2016. See? We're all cool now.
Karen, we're sharing a brain. It snowed here a couple of weeks ago and it was like, um, hello, did you all just move here from Southern Florida? In my opinion people just drive terribly here in general. So. so. so. slow. Like at least 5mph under the speed limit. Am I the only one with someplace to go? Rant over.
Nice HiiT workout. Which RWH one did you do? And since we're all COMMANDOS here, you can put your humility to the side and boast about your weights with the rest of us. You are amazing and your weights always rock. I promise that you'll always outlift me.
Justine, also sorry about your rotten reaction to the creatine. I'm pretty sure everything tastes good in brownies, so give it a shot. Regarding the weight belt, Roz would know best, but I used to train with an amazing Power Lifter/Competitor and she wore the buckled belt. FWIW. Impressive OH press 1RM! You are so methodical, I admire it. I'm still flying by the seat of my pants, but this week I want to focus on more lifting so long as I get the sleep I need.
Today I did Low Impact Circuit because I did NOT get the sleep I needed last night (2:30am diaper blowout, like whoa!). Roz, you might like the cardio only premix from LIC. I think it would be very suitable for recovery day cardio.
Lib, waves to you!
Lisa
Roz, I get what you're saying. I think you're just worrying that it will become a habit, like your body (and brain) will just expect lots and lots of cals because of this. IIRC, your body adjusted to the post-BFing calorie reduction pretty naturally. I feel confident that you'll find the same thing happens with this. You'll probably like Karen's response about the 'thrilling threes' better than my anecdote--you think the 2's are bad, buckle your seatbelt for the 3's. Have you heard the term "threenager?" Holy mackerel.
Roz, Justine, Karen: #(hastag)600#(lb) squat 2016. See? We're all cool now.
Karen, we're sharing a brain. It snowed here a couple of weeks ago and it was like, um, hello, did you all just move here from Southern Florida? In my opinion people just drive terribly here in general. So. so. so. slow. Like at least 5mph under the speed limit. Am I the only one with someplace to go? Rant over.
Nice HiiT workout. Which RWH one did you do? And since we're all COMMANDOS here, you can put your humility to the side and boast about your weights with the rest of us. You are amazing and your weights always rock. I promise that you'll always outlift me.
Justine, also sorry about your rotten reaction to the creatine. I'm pretty sure everything tastes good in brownies, so give it a shot.
Regarding the weight belt, Roz would know best, but I used to train with an amazing Power Lifter/Competitor and she wore the buckled belt. FWIW. Impressive OH press 1RM! You are so methodical, I admire it. I'm still flying by the seat of my pants, but this week I want to focus on more lifting so long as I get the sleep I need.Today I did Low Impact Circuit because I did NOT get the sleep I needed last night (2:30am diaper blowout, like whoa!). Roz, you might like the cardio only premix from LIC. I think it would be very suitable for recovery day cardio.
Lib, waves to you!
Lisa
lisa_la_machina
Cathlete
I know, I read Justine's posts and I'm like "dear Google, please help me convert this number to lbs."
Lisa
desertambrosia
Cathlete
Just finished my workout: KB two handed swings 7X10@24kg. BW skater squat with suspension trainer pushup, 7X10. DB single leg Romanian dl with KB Russian twist. 6X10@75 lbs. and 16kg.
Feels good.
Feels good.
Justinef
Cathlete
Lib, I'm sending positive thoughts in your direction. Maybe just go to where you workout and do a warm up. Whatever is your favourite warm up. You may or may not then want to do more- perhaps you'll feel like doing a second warmup. Perhaps a gentle workout. Or perhaps 10 minutes will be enough. But try to go through the motions of getting started so that you're creating a habit. I've been there, I know how it feels. I'm sure the others do too.
We're here to listen and help
Xxx
We're here to listen and help
Xxx
Justinef
Cathlete
Lisa, Tom,
Years of workout DVDs, all of which are in lbs, since the US produces the only decent ones, has made me ace at my 2.2x table! It's amazing how fast you become at converting if you're trying to keep to Cathe's schedule and all your equipment is in kg....
Kg to lbs is so easy. Multiply by 2, then move the decimal and add
Eg 8kg- 8x2= 16. Then move the decimal left =1.6 . Then add the two = 16+1.6=17.6lbs
The other way is harder, so whatever Cathe uses, I just halve. Means I'm lifting 10% more, but, heh, it's good for me, right?
Years of workout DVDs, all of which are in lbs, since the US produces the only decent ones, has made me ace at my 2.2x table! It's amazing how fast you become at converting if you're trying to keep to Cathe's schedule and all your equipment is in kg....
Kg to lbs is so easy. Multiply by 2, then move the decimal and add
Eg 8kg- 8x2= 16. Then move the decimal left =1.6 . Then add the two = 16+1.6=17.6lbs
The other way is harder, so whatever Cathe uses, I just halve. Means I'm lifting 10% more, but, heh, it's good for me, right?
Hi everyone,
Yeah, I've heard 'threenager' -- oy -- maybe I'll stick to Karen's reply.
I loved this GGS Spotlight:
https://www.girlsgonestrong.com/ggs-spotlight-powerlifting-pocahontas/
Lisa, thanks for the LIC cardio-only rec! I do love LIC and I agree it would be perfect. Since I don't have the DVD, I don't have access to the premixes (and this premix really jumps around, I think, and doesn't just lop off the end of the workout). Too lazy to workout-blender it, so I did Rhythmic Step instead -- I love this one! To make it more recovery-y, I did grounded some of the hops and subbed genuflection for some of the deeper squats. (Thanks, Justine. ) I'm on a step kick (pun intended) this week. Any rec's? I might revisit PRS1, haven't done that one in a while.
Bye, my crazy fitness friends! Have a great day! I'll be back tomorrow with some OH pressing.
Roz
Exactly, Lisa. Thanks for your vote of confidence. I think deep inside, I agree, but there's still an anxiety about it. Like Justine said, changing food intake messes with my head. But that's the biggest reason why I'm doing this -- it's totally outside my comfort zone and I'm showing myself that I can be flexible and adapt to changes -- or trying to!
Yeah, I've heard 'threenager' -- oy -- maybe I'll stick to Karen's reply.
Did I read that right?? One-leg RDLs with a 75# DB? (please tell me not TWO 75# DBs...) I would have smashed my face on the ground by the second rep!
Hugs, Lib. You will make it through this tough transition. Justine gave GREAT advice. Also, I know it can be hard to start, but working out HELPS!! Get your body moving even if your heart isn't in it ('cause your heart will follow) -- even just some bodyweight squats, glute bridges, an easy pushup variation and some stretching helps me so much. We are here for you!!!
I loved this GGS Spotlight:
https://www.girlsgonestrong.com/ggs-spotlight-powerlifting-pocahontas/
Lisa, thanks for the LIC cardio-only rec! I do love LIC and I agree it would be perfect. Since I don't have the DVD, I don't have access to the premixes (and this premix really jumps around, I think, and doesn't just lop off the end of the workout). Too lazy to workout-blender it, so I did Rhythmic Step instead -- I love this one!
To make it more recovery-y, I did grounded some of the hops and subbed genuflection for some of the deeper squats. (Thanks, Justine. ) I'm on a step kick (pun intended) this week. Any rec's? I might revisit PRS1, haven't done that one in a while. Bye, my crazy fitness friends! Have a great day! I'll be back tomorrow with some OH pressing.
Roz
Lib, hang in there!! Go thru the motions like the girls said, it does help. Our emotions are a complicated thing and never make sense, but we know you can get out of this hole! Prayers are on the way! For me today was chin up/deadlift day. I started with kettlebell chin ups. 50# x 3 40# x 3 30# x 4 20# x 5 then with no added weight x8 x6 followed by lat puldowns 100# x 10 x 10 x 7 x 8. For deadlifts I started with 160 x 5 205 x 3 225 x 3 245 x 2 265 x 1 then 225 x 3 x 3 x 2. I finished with ab wheel rollouts x 25 x 25. I cant get the volume on deads like y'all!! Even at 160, 5 reps was all I wanted...need some work!! Bust it up Ladies!! Hope a great Tuesday is on the way for all Commando's!!
desertambrosia
Cathlete
Threenager, I've never heard that before. But, now that you mention it. Good advice here, Lib. Sending positive vibes your way! Hang in there.
Justinef
Cathlete
Solo, more bodyweight escalating density training for me today. Not to be underestimated! Deficit split squats for 13 minutes. 104 each leg. Then feet elevated push ups and inverted rows for 13 minutes- 99 of each. Wish I'd done a round 100. Then a down ladder in 5s from 20 of 60kg hip thrusts with pause and fall outs. Phew. I then had a day walking. Well, I could barely climb over the gates or pull myself out of the ditches. My quads were spent. Well done Nia!
Tom, your dls are amazing. The volume sounds plenty.
Roz, I'm listening carefully to your concerns about the diet. I know you'll end up exactly how you want, and that will give me the nudge to try something similar.
I managed 5g of creatine today, spread over about 5 doses. No ill effects.
Xx to all
Tom, your dls are amazing. The volume sounds plenty.
Roz, I'm listening carefully to your concerns about the diet. I know you'll end up exactly how you want, and that will give me the nudge to try something similar.
I managed 5g of creatine today, spread over about 5 doses. No ill effects.
Xx to all
Liberty
Cathlete
Thanks everyone. Sorry about MIA. I just finished gym style back, shoulders, and biceps. It felt good.
I also wanted to thank all of you for your support. First part of semester breaks are so difficult for me. I'm used to pushing until I'm about to drop, then after finals, bam.....suddenly nothing (well compared to before). So, I guess I crash.
I'm going to go clean. Then try to enjoy some of the last semi warm day we may have for months. (That was the other part, it got really cold)
I also wanted to thank all of you for your support. First part of semester breaks are so difficult for me. I'm used to pushing until I'm about to drop, then after finals, bam.....suddenly nothing (well compared to before). So, I guess I crash.
I'm going to go clean. Then try to enjoy some of the last semi warm day we may have for months. (That was the other part, it got really cold)
desertambrosia
Cathlete
Love this workout! Nice work, Justine!