oh you’re just so damn strong.
[quote]cholulalula wrote:
Momentum of effort
The way to feel like doing it is to do it. The way to get the work done is to get started and to keep going. When you’re already doing nothing, it’s much too easy to continue doing nothing. Yet you can always choose to break that pattern. Momentum is a powerful force. So get it working in your favor. Don’t be held back by the momentum of idleness. Get busy, establish the momentum of effort, and let it push you powerfully toward achievement. In just one moment, in just one step forward, you can get yourself going. Then, take one more step and you begin to get momentum on your side. You can do it, so do it. Don’t keep your achievements waiting one moment longer.
Ralph Marston
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Love the quote! See everything really is physics!
Also, I’m super jealous of you causally listing pistols as ‘accessory.’ Maybe, one day…
Pic unrelated but too adorable not to post.
excellent squatting and group work can bite me too! =+)
Koubs: Thanks–I was giving him benefit of the doubt that his squats were actually pretty decent for that gym. And in the end the fasted workout wasn’t all that bad, I am at least thinking about making the transition.
Hallowed: Thanks woman, I see the numbers you’re putting up, you’re strong yourself!!
Patch: Ugh, physics is my nemesis—my brain just doesn’t work in that way. Pistols will be yours in 2012, I can feel it!
Deja: Thanks, lady! Good to see you back here 
Training:
Cleans
Barx5x3
Deads:
135x5x2
145x5
155x5
175x8
Accessory:
Deads 135x5x5
KB swing 62.5#x5x5
Treadmill sprints: 10 minutes of 20 seconds on, 40 off–15% incline 8.0 mph
**I LOVE training at the gym I went to today, but I can never find plates or clamps so my cleans and accessory are all messed up. BUT! The gym is a totally crazy mix of people, it’s awesome! I felt a little bit like I was training in the jail yard today, a group of big dudes was cheering me on my last sets of deads, it was pretty hilarious. And (!) there’s a big powerlifter community there…The owner has been talking to me and took my information to hook me up with a nationally ranked female PLer, and on Saturdays there’s a group that meets and gets shit done.
**I’ve just been off emotionally lately, and for the moment I’m going to chalk it up to school stress (consider that your warning for an obnoxious amount of motivational quotes/videos to be making their way into the log).
**Got weighed at the doctor and I am at 140, crap! Apparently I’ve been bulking and didn’t know it. I wish someone would have told me so I could have had some ice cream. I want to lose 10# both to feel good about myself in my wonder unders again, and so when I compete I can be in the 132 weight class. I’ve been eating clean but obviously am doing something wrong if my weight’s going up, so I’m going to figure out macros for everything and try to formulate an eating plan.
Finally: a day late–happy black keys day!
OMG, i cannot believe you supersetted millies with pullups. Who does that? You’re AMAZING!
And nice 5/3/1 fail. HAHAH! At least you failed favorably
lol @ feeling like your training in a jail yard! Jail yard imagery never fails to amuse. Unless you’re in an actual jail yard…in which case, NOT amusing.
Dude, what?! You’re 140?! How tall are you? You carry that 140 like a lean, mean machine! DAMN!! Seriously, and not to be taken in the wrong way, but I totally pegged you at 5’4, 120lbs. It never, and I mean NEVER ceases to amaze me how different all the women of PW carry their weight. Its insane.
That said, I do not think you need to loose an ounce of weight given that your abs are showing and you’re lifting talent is beyond stellar. But if that’s what you want, then I support you in your endeavors - i’ve been trying to get to 127 for months. I suck at leaning out. Grrr…
so you ARE going to compete! 
I’m with Masch–and why not worry about cutting weight when you get closer to meet time? Are your cloths fitting the same?? I doubt the ‘gain,’ is all fluff.
Lula: I seriously can not see a thing wrong with your body. I hate to see you worry about the number on the scale. By all means cut to 132 to compete. But why diet to 130 before that? Aim to fill out your weight class I say!
[quote]cholulalula wrote:
**I LOVE training at the gym I went to today, but I can never find plates or clamps so my cleans and accessory are all messed up. BUT! The gym is a totally crazy mix of people, it’s awesome! I felt a little bit like I was training in the jail yard today, a group of big dudes was cheering me on my last sets of deads, it was pretty hilarious. And (!) there’s a big powerlifter community there…The owner has been talking to me and took my information to hook me up with a nationally ranked female PLer, and on Saturdays there’s a group that meets and gets shit done.
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this right here is amazing news. if you felt like a kid at a candy store, then you have found home. listen to those big guys, as they’ll make you strong. FYI, those guys cheering you on, times that by at least 10, and that is what a meet feels like. good luck to you lula.
you look amazing
you are strong as hell
I’d say just suck it and work towards the next weight class.
I know what I mind warp it is, I went from 135 to 160 in 2 years, but I am cool with. I figure if my clothes still fit then it isn’t fat.
Do what you feel is right but I must say I love cheering you on as you hit new pr’s.
dude your gym souns awesome LOL. I HATE not being able to find collars though yuck so annoying. I would srsly buy a pair and carry em with me… only I would for sure forget them and have to keep buying new ones LOL.
Re the size/weight meh. We’re ALL EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US females esp us PWs a lil nutzo on this topic. I love my strength gainz but hates my fat gainz. Have you checked your measurements? I dunno I think cutting for the comp and not before makes the most sense physiologically.
Thats my pirate two cents.
ughh…an we DO all deal with that dilemma! No real answer, some time we feel fine with our size and strength, sometimes you wanna feel leaner for a bit. just apple and oranges really! Can’t balance them sometimes :{
Regarding the weight: I’m not OVERLY concerned about it. As a whole, I’m happy with my body and can appreciate it. I am down 7# from my last MD visit, so I’m happy about this. And, I have caught myself thinking/realizing that lifting heavy and setting new PRs is far more satisfying than losing a pound (plus it’s much less of a mind fuck).
But, I’d still like to trim down, and I want to do it the right way. I’m looking at 10 pounds over 6 months, that’s completely attainable and healthy. Aside from being able to consistently make it to the gym, I have absolutely no legitimacy to consider “cutting” for a meet. I don’t want to be focused on trying to “make weight” for my first meet. (besides it will likely be like Dani’s meet where I am the only one in my class, so it really doesn’t matter).
But from my perspective, I have been “muscular thick” my entire life, due to sport. I’d like to see what it’s like on the other side. If I notice it negatively affecting my lifts, I’ll reconsider, but I don’t see why the two goals need to be separate. I do appreciate the words though and it is encouraging to receive them, thanks for that.
Training: Double up Jones
Bench:
warmed up to:
85x5
100x5
115x5
**ss w/chins
Squats:
warmed up to:
135x5
155x5
175x5
**warm up ss w/box jumps x 10
Accessory:
5x10
A1)Anderson squats
A2) Push ups (incline decline flat)
B1) GHR x10x3
B2) Face pulls x 25 x 3
**Fought for every rep today. Stuck with the minimal amount of reps and was ok with that.
**Sciatic and insomnia are back. Back hurts, no sleep, squats sucked. I’m beginning to notice a pattern.
**I noticed a lateral shift away from my painful side with my squats today, I think I really need to get a hold on this or it’s going to limit me in the future
**This semester can end now, kthx.
I’ve been so emotional this week, this damn near brought me to tears (I can feel you judging me).
Lula, we’re kindred spirits - I totally understand on the weight thing. I also think its a matter of what “feels” good athletically. Sometimes you just feel stronger, faster, etc. on the leaner side. Like I always say, in terms of weight, you gotta find your sweet spot
Nice little workout you got there. I think i’m starting to understand your training a bit more. Lol! And I like it!
And no, I’m go through emotional bouts too, so no judgments from me. I even watch specific shows just so I can cry, like Restaurant Impossible…i’m a freak.
Semester is almost over!! Hang in there!
[quote]cholulalula wrote:
I don’t see why the two goals need to be separate. [/quote]
they don’t imo.
sorry to hear about sleepy time. School stress? Work stress makes my insomnia much worse.
nice work - bench/chin supersets are tough.
Nice workout indeed - supersetting is no picnic. I do it a fair bit, actually. But good benching!
Yeah I’d like to be leaner too. But at this time of the year my mind turns to yummy foods. Fuck it, I can cut in January.
[quote]cholulalula wrote:
**Fought for every rep today. Stuck with the minimal amount of reps and was ok with that.
**Sciatic and insomnia are back. Back hurts, no sleep, squats sucked. I’m beginning to notice a pattern.
**I noticed a lateral shift away from my painful side with my squats today, I think I really need to get a hold on this or it’s going to limit me in the future
**This semester can end now, kthx.
I’ve been so emotional this week, this damn near brought me to tears (I can feel you judging me).
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Insomnia just makes everything 10 times worse. Focus on finishing the semester, the rest is details. 10lbs in 6 months is totally sane.
Hi Lula! It’s been awhile since I’ve been over here. You are progressing like mad. I can’t get over your squat vid. Beautiful.
I think we can all relate about the desire to hit strength and body comp goals. I do think how you look in the mirror and measurements are more helpful than scale weight, especially for women who lift. Like Maschy, I’d have never guessed your weight to be that high. Increased done density goes into that too - WIN! I think that as I gained 10 pounds last year, I mostly just got more dense, maybe both bone and muscle. Some of my measurements are actually smaller. That said, I’m still not completely at my sweet spot because I’m playing with trying to lean down my legs just a bit. It’s partly just the challenge of trying to see what’s possible that’s fun.
Sorry to hear about the stress and insomnia. School was an evil, evil thing for that. Imo, it’s totally fine to play around with your weight goals and strength goals. I think what you want to do (10# in 6 months) is totally achievable. You can do anything you set your mind to! I don’t think you’ll feel any negative strength affects either.
Oh, and that video always makes me cry. Hell, you throw on Armageddon and that last scene with Bruce Willis? I’m a basket case 
Ten pounds in six months? Pft. you won’t even know you’re doing it.
eeezy peeeezy. Get it.