BreStruction II

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[quote]Powerpuff wrote:
^Did someone say cake?

A little late over here but Happy Birthday Beauty!
Sorry your bike is out of commission.

I’m picturing you jumproping around town as transportation. Cute.

I see you are trying so hard to reform your disability speak! I’m Impressed. We have a little girl who rides the short bus, so we’re all a little sensitized to it. Just one of those things people say without thinking. It drives my son nuts when people say it. He’s very protective of his little sis, and I like that. [/quote]

thanks for the bday wishes! Honestly, well, I should be trying harder!!! I have a friend who has a brother who is autistic… and having studied genetics, well, you think I would stop doing THAT by now. I need to come up with a new adjective to better describe what I mean… hmm.

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thanks for the vid MiM… I need to read a bit of the old articles to find something like a lower back warm up circuit… Im all about the bodyweight/plyo pre-circuit since it’s worked this long to hold my ass in one piece. ! yay!

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[quote]ThePerfectDrug wrote:
… Honestly, well, I should be trying harder!!! I have a friend who has a brother who is autistic… and having studied genetics, well, you think I would stop doing THAT by now. I need to come up with a new adjective to better describe what I mean… hmm. [/quote]

Aww Bre. Now I’m gonna crush on you a little more. <3

About size, it’s a bit of a battle for me too, to be honest. For a long time, I was proud to be that skinny under-eating runner chick. I got a lot of compliments about how I’d maintained my size, despite having 3 kids. It’s a change in mindset for sure. BUT, I know I’m looking better carrying some muscle. You may hit a point where you want to eat to maintain and go to more of a BBing style? For me, I’m a little afraid of hurting myself pushing my big lifts. But on the other hand, it’s exciting! It’s so much fun to learn, and to see the numbers on my lifts go up! For now I’m eating to maintain which might mean I’m cheating myself out of some newbie gains. I’m OK with that for now.

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[quote]ThePerfectDrug wrote:
So I know I always scold the ladies complaining about their shit getting bigger due to lifting… well… today I had to give a presentation at work. I went to my closet to find something to wear. Repeat x 100. And I realized that I can only wear sweatpants. It was slightly disturbing, as this recent (what seems to feel like SKYROCKETING in size) MUST be due to 5/3/1 … So I shouldn’t feel bad about it.

But that little girl voice inside my head that’s always told me slim is sexy had a little freak out this morning when none of her favorite shit fit anymore. Like I literally couldnt get ANYTHING that I bought in January over my ass. Or I feel my arm, and I’m like… whoa, that’s kinda fucked up. Well. What do I want? I still dont know why I am working out so much. Yeah, it’s challenging, it feels good, it feels good to be strong. I think I just need new clothes, and I’ll forget about it.

Because despite being bigger, I feel that Im in close to the best shape I’ve ever been in, and I look hotter nekkid than evah. But I just wanted to make note of this feeling I had this morning, to let y’all know that, yeah, there are moments where it’s not easy for me either, to make this “transition”. Especially since I dont have a particular goal in mind.

thoughts about your own experiences, anyone?
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From a man’s perspective, and one with a hellaciously obvious bias, I’d feel it necessary to tell that little girl voice to kick rocks. While I’ll take you in whatever shape you achieve, I have to second that you are fucking phenomenal nekkid. I’ll be more than happy to prove my point. As for the clothes issue, that will be a constant thing until you reach that point where you just want to maintain. I do have half-a-mind to alter my plans for your birthday gift, however, with this in mind. Call me crazy, insane, stoopid, or (to help you find an alternative word) “special”, but I want you happy and content with things. No need to stress about other things outside of what you’re currently inundated with, Beauty.

Sorry for the intrusion…just felt compelled to share.

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Happy belated bday Gawgeous.

Sorry about the clothes. One of the downfalls of being sexy ;D
Add being short to the mix (raises hand) and you have a tough time looking for petite pants with a wide leg yet narrow waist. I don’t even wanna talk about the blouses.

Don’t feel bad though Bre, be proud. Find some new favorite clothes and shit and continue to post that fine 5/3/1 ass in SAMA.
kthxbye

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lol…grrrr ^ you ALL make valid points. Thanks for your .02 … And I’m sure Nikki has a way harder time, than someone my height, and that really sucks. With all the clothing options for obese people, why not make a line of nice shit for in shape people? Oh yeah, cuz there aren’t any, so we are forced to look a bit “special”. lol. It’s weird because I feel like with each PR I get, it comes with a centimeter of size here and there. When does it stop? When I stop getting PRs? Please dont get me wrong, I dont care about weight and numbers, I’m just a little overwhelmed about my growth rate :O. Okay, I’m going to shut up. Whatever this psychological mindfuck is, it’s not stopping me from kicking ass.

rowing - in general trying to increase anarobic threshold. I think 2:09 is probably like 80% of my max 2km split (meaning if I killed myself I could do a 2k in 1:59/500m)…I know I really have to take the test to PROVE IT.
2000m 2:09/500m
4min rest
2000m 2:11/500m
4min rest
2000m 2:12/500m
4min rest
1000m 2:20/500m - 10 strokes on 20 off… I was going to do 4000 but then I decided fuck it, imma go squat.
An interesting review on rowing/other exercizes and fat burning:

Squat cycle 2 5/3/1 week 1
I didnt have my trusty spreadsheet so I ass-balled it
weight x set x rep
bar and body weight squats to warm up. like a lot.
52,5kg x 5 x 5 (115lbs)
62,5kg x 2 x 3 (138lbs)
67,5kg x 1 x 1 (149lbs)
72,5kg x 1 x 1 (160lbs)
52,5kg x 3 x 5

overhead squat with bar goes OMO made it look sexy x 2 x 8

leg extension
20kg x 5 x 12 (44lbs)- this is funny, cuz its the same weight/set/reps as my accessory chest fly. Ive always had a mental thing with my quads being too big so I NEVER trained them… now I think it’s time to catch them up with my ass.

I was/am srsly dead tired now.
peace out.

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p.s. thou shall not eat 6 bananas, pint of tomatoes and 1 liter of apple juice before rowing.

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And I realized that I can only wear sweatpants.

LMFAO!!!

i realized this last week. had to go jeans shopping and was lucky lucky lucky lucky lucky indeed to find a couple pairs that work sort of okayish.

consolations: we look better naked. we also look better in lycra. but yeah, the rest of the world is hating on us! fashion designers would prefer us to look like pre-pubescent boys.

there are places that make stuff for athletic people - but it is a boutique business. i have found a couple but having trouble at the moment. getting stuff altered seems to be the best option…

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I get those moments too. Basically I tell myself that society in general likes its women weak. Skinny and hungry means you are tired and cold all the time, cannot focus, think straight. You just want to sleep all the time or drool over the stuff you won’t let yourself eat. It’s the new prison Bree. We can vote, work, chose to have children or not but we are sexy and desirable only if we fit a certain image.

Fuck that. Do you think the lionness cares if she is stronger than the pride? That makes her an asset, not undesireable. Get new clothes, celebrate that you are strong and swift and healthy and smart and beautiful. In a true Darwinist world you would be the survivor. I place much value in that.

/end rant :wink:

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@nlmain - totally agree that the fashion world is mysogenistic. And it’s success is based on cultivating an unrealistic desire. I mean seriously, why not make clothes that look good on curves instead of making clothes that look nice only on the pre-pubescent boy girls. I wasnt underweight or skinny before… I was lean and healthy, and still able to rock skinny jeans as shown on page 1 where I am licking that dinosaur’s asshole. But now like you say, I could probably fight that fucking dinosaur and win! Okay, I’ll keep the Darwinist mentality in the back of my mind.

@alexus - YES! we do look better in lycra! and nekkid! what shops have you found so far down in OZ? anything with an internet biz?

@beast - come shopping with me!

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we all feel your pain …pants never fit, shirts make you look like a oddly transitioning boy. LAME.
I got for function now, especially since I work in scrubs all day, if i can’t do a squat in it its not gonna happen. Its suffocating and risky–> what if i had to run and can’t escape cuz my legs were stifled!

but in a professional world i can see the extra burden, because it IS about presentation. You can always rock the Hilary Clinton power suit, which flatters no one …but still professional :{

OH ! do the bird dogs ! they are great ! helped me rehab tremedously !

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Bre: I feel your angst. I’ve been running 5-3-1 for 2 years now, and I have packed on a good bit of muscle. At my sister’s wedding last summer, my mother freaked out when she saw my back in my dress. And then I freaked out when I saw my back in my dress. Thou shall not dance to Miley Cyrus’s “Put your hands up” while sucking on a lollipop. It doesn’t make for a pretty picture.

I’ve freaked out since then too.

It helps to have a performance goal. That’s what keeps me centered. I want to Deadlift 300lbs and do 25 pullups. I want to run better than a 6 min mile. And tumble with speed and power. I don’t know what my body is going to look like should I achieve these goals. I try not to think about. I’m in pursuit of a feeling–marked by power and athleticism, not a look.

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Today’s tips for the professional lifting lady’s wardrobe:

pants: a wide straight pant leg allows for plenty of quad growth. Forget about length - that can easily and cheaply be tailored.

shirt - a fitted shirt shows of the shoulders well and brings in the waist for a feminine balance. A nice deep V, a 3 quarter sleeve and some detailing can soften the overall look…

and the basics: a good clean simple manicure and comfortable pair of heels. Let the world try ad stop ya! :wink:

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As others have said, I feel your pain in the growth dept. I went to a musical the other weekend and had to buy a whole new wardrobe and it took most of the day to find anything decent that would fit 1/2 way right. Ugh!
But your doing good things, keep after it - you got this thing!

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But you have the good kind of big…not the fat kind of big. Thats the kind of big I worry about…its a constant battle I tell ya.

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@bfury - okay, birddogs, and lol at oddly transitioning boy!!! - cuz thats how I feel!!
@NADS - dude, WOW!!! thats a hot fucking pic… sucker and all. :smiley: But I understand why you may have freaked. How do you weigh 130lbs and dl 200lbs?! All that running? what the fuck. but you’re a 5/3/1 expert, and a strong lifter on the boards.
@nlmain - GREAT advice for clothes shopping and nice pic, even though your outfit looks uncomfortable to me :confused:
@n8tive - thats EXACTLY what im talking about. It used to be so easy… lol
@MIM - hmm…I’m not concerned about getting fat. I dont eat that much and I dont crave unhealthy shit…but the good kind of big, can look fat? on a girl maybe? I dunno.

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT THROUGH MY TEMPORATY “SPECIAL” FREAK OUT
imma go military press now… :wink:

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I’ve seen your Toosh…it’s PHAT…not fat.

:slight_smile:

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Nadia - I love that pic!!! I totally want THAT exact back this summer in a sundress! Looks fabulous and strong, but you still look so feminine. And it has personality. LOVE it!

Frenchie - Those trousers look pretty. Blouse nips in at waist. I think someone’s been watching Clinton Kelly and Stacy London! Looking good.

Bre - HOT! And I think my sink is clogged. :slight_smile:

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Well, anyone who’s ever stepped in my log knows that I have a constant neurosis about getting too hyooge (laugh all you want). But I started lifting almost 2 years ago and I’m STILL seeing growth and I do nothing, i mean NOTHING to purposefully put on size. In fact, I just commented today about how my shorts don’t fit. And while its easy to say, “buy a new wardrobe,” it kinda fucking sucks when your wardrobe consists of vintage pieces that are rare, or second-hand wares that you stumbled upon in a salvation army in London, or jeans that (used to) fit you perfectly…sigh.

But yeah, what Nadia said. I want to be stronger and faster and fucking snatch 60kilos - aesthetics be damned!

…altho…I won’t lie. I try to keep lean so that I can still attempt to fit into my current wardrobe tear

ps. I saw more than just your toosh - hee hee…i almost saw your estrellita marron giggle

ps. Strong squatting!!

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im having trouble understanding why you have to look like other people- different religious people choose clothing that makes it obvious what their priorities/values are, why should that be different for us?

i wear the shit outta yoga pants and the one pair of jeans that i have, in personal and professional settings. i do have slacks that fit like clownpants when its necessary for something other than yogas, but thats few and far between-- i dont give a fuck if i look different bc my clothes fit ill BECAUSE of why they’re ill fitting.

it doesnt take anyone new long to see/ask about my hobbies, and its a source of pride for me to say that yes, im committed to bettering myself.

then again, im not in the same kind of profession or lifestyle you are, so it might not be completely applicable.

what i’d really like to say is, embrace it, and fuck the people who judge you.