well shit, if you shouldn’t be posting then I shouldn’t either…and neither should another handful of good girls who don’t compete.
Not sure how many times you need to “hear,” how awesome and strong you are in order to believe it. I guess that part is up to you.
Less than 12 hours to feel like a douchebag. Another PR.
Let me explain myself, because I clearly didn’t do so great at that last night (LEARN A LESSON LULA).
I’m not comparing myself to this girl, or her numbers. I’m not. I’m fucking proud of how far I’ve come with my lifts, and love the way that it’s helped to mold me into a more confident person. I cringe when I see that girl on page one, fresh off a break up, doing a 135 trap bar dead lift. Not because of the weight on the bar, but because like Nadia mentioned above, I didn’t have that fire in me. I wasn’t really pushing myself to do more, I was doing what was safe. Last night was more of an eye opener to the “real world” of powerlifting (you think you know…but you have no idea). I realized that I have SO much to learn, and honestly was just taken aback by how much of a fish out of water I felt. And how I think I’ve been pushing myself, but I’ve only just scratched the surface. It also reminded me that there’s a lot more to get ready for the meet than figuring out what kind of underwear to wear under my singlet, and whether or not I should get a spray tan. (go on, roll your eyes, I know you want to)
matty-thanks for the encouragement. And the pr wasn’t super celebratory because i’ve never tried and failed at that lift, I’ve just never tried it. now that i missed the 245 though, you’ll be coming in here to tell me to stop being so obnoxious when I finally get it and can’t shut up about it. fuckity fuck fuck. let the f-bombs flow.
scj-nude photos? i don’t know what you’re talking about (wink wink)
PEOPLE CHECK YOUR SPAM BOXES: IT’S LABELED ‘BLUE THUNDER.’
nadia-thank you for that reminder, I needed it. And per the discussion in your log, I’m 100% a squat person, but I’m trying to see the world from your view. Hope we can still be friends.
Mini-Happy new year to you too 
Mainy-You’re right, thank you for the reminder
MIM-Thanks. I’m not talking about not posting because of competing, or hitting certain numbers. I couldn’t give a shit. It’s about living up to the word ‘Powerful.’ And you are constantly pushing yourself and overcoming obstacles, you embody the word powerful.
[quote]scj119 wrote:
Word of advice… you are NEVER gonna feel fully ready to compete the first time. [/quote]
^^^TRUTH!!
I was fully registered and paid 95 dollars to compete and started freaking out a few weeks before the competition and let the meet director know I wouldn’t be there afterall.
DO NOT BE ME, hA-ha!! You WILL regret it!
[quote]cholulalula wrote:
Less than 12 hours to feel like a douchebag. Another PR.
Let me explain myself, because I clearly didn’t do so great at that last night (LEARN A LESSON LULA).
I wasn’t really pushing myself to do more, I was doing what was safe. Last night was more of an eye opener to the “real world” of powerlifting (you think you know…but you have no idea). I realized that I have SO much to learn, and honestly was just taken aback by how much of a fish out of water I felt. And how I think I’ve been pushing myself, but I’ve only just scratched the surface.
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This is the exciting part, its just as you said, you had an eye opener but I love eye openers, makes the world feel sparkly and richer. Feels like someone cleaned the windows on my car and I can see farther (or is it further, brain no worky).
Just compete! I seriously had the lowest numbers albeit one girl at my first meet. I don’t even regret participating a little bit. It was such a great learning experience.
And wow! nice deads!!! I’d love to pull 235 this year.
[quote]cholulalula wrote:
I’m not comparing myself to this girl, or her numbers. I’m not. I’m fucking proud of how far I’ve come with my lifts, and love the way that it’s helped to mold me into a more confident person. I cringe when I see that girl on page one, fresh off a break up, doing a 135 trap bar dead lift. Not because of the weight on the bar, but because like Nadia mentioned above, I didn’t have that fire in me. I wasn’t really pushing myself to do more, I was doing what was safe. Last night was more of an eye opener to the “real world” of powerlifting (you think you know…but you have no idea). I realized that I have SO much to learn, and honestly was just taken aback by how much of a fish out of water I felt. And how I think I’ve been pushing myself, but I’ve only just scratched the surface. It also reminded me that there’s a lot more to get ready for the meet than figuring out what kind of underwear to wear under my singlet, and whether or not I should get a spray tan. (go on, roll your eyes, I know you want to)
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Oh lula! You are SOOO POWERFUL! Don’t put yourself down or second guess yourself, okay?
Be thankful that you have the courage to open your eyes to new and harder goals! Be excited that you have a direction to go in! I love seeing what you’re doing here and you should definitely compete.
You got to deadlift with the national champ! Sweeeeeet! You know what? That just shows you it’s possible to lift more 
Last year I got to compete with some of the best women in my sport. Hell, if I was competing in their class, I would have had my ass handed to me. Like, I have to throw 2-3 times to get their distance handed to me. And yeah, I had put mental barriers on myself by saying, “Oh, I’m short and small, that’s why I can’t throw further.” Fuck, did they ever open my eyes up to the true possibilities of what I can do And I’m so thankful that I got to see them and listen to them.
Sorry… I kinda ranted in your log. I can just relate to your story Feel free to rant in mine!
Having often been the tiniest one lifting the least amount of weight at meets, I understand intimidation. And I’ve felt it multiple times in training situations where I’m surrounded by national champs and IPF world team members. I’m just not that calibre of lifter and probably never will be. But almost everyone I know who has competed in this sport for a period of time will tell you that it’s you against you. Go read the “Chasing Numbers or Trophies” thread in the Powerlifting log. Many of the really experienced lifters share that they go to meets with specific numbers in mind and rarely deviate from their plan regardless of the competition. In other words, they’re only competing against the goals they’ve laid out for themselves. Let go of the intimidation and do your best. That’s all you can expect of yourself.
Spock-Thank you, and I just saw my check clear, so I am most definitely still in. After all, I get a t-shirt, and if I don’t compete, I can’t wear the shirt. It would just sit in my drawers mocking me every morning. I can’t let something made out of 100% cotton get the best of me.
Mini: Sparkly and clean, I like that very much-thank you. And beats me…farther, further, lie, lay?
Dani: That’s my motto: learning experience. You know the funny thing about this whole thing? My plan was to “play it cool like Dani.” You were so nonchalant…all like, ‘hey guys, yea so I competed, and I was awesome, and I didn’t have one hissy fit, unlike that fool, Lula.’ I guess I need to have a melt down or two to build the suspense. In the future though, WWDD, that’ll be my motto.
Pixie: You can feel free to rant here any time, I rather enjoy it. And thank you for the positivity you bring, I do really appreciate it. And you are powerful too woman. chest bump
Snap: You are right, of course. I think that is why I am drawn to this sport, the me v. me mentality. That and intramural volleyball has never been my thing. Thanks for the plug to the powerlifting log. I’ve been in extreme lurker mode over there, there’s a lot of really good knowledge.
felt huge today, like my boy Stewie
Bench:
Barx5
65x5
85x3
SS with explosive push ups 3x10
105x5
115x3
125x1
135x1
135x1
155x1 (butt off the bench, spotter swore he didn’t help. Spotter’s a liar)
135x1
Accessory:
DB Bench (flat, incline)
Dips
Tricep OH extension
Face pulls
YTWLI (actually FELT my lower traps working. Mind-body connection: shazam!)
High incline walk 15 mins
**I consider today a win for a couple reasons: 1) I used the big plates instead of trying to fool myself with a bunch of smaller plates. 2) I went for 155 and even though my butt was off and I needed help, I went hard enough to get my butt off the bench. 3) I am fairly certain I have more in the tank, bench-wise. I think if I tweak a couple things the 155 will be there.
**Since we’re friends, you should know this. I’ll be squatting tomorrow. And I’m going to kill it.
Video-interesting, as I’ve never seen myself bench. I didn’t get the 155 video’d, but heres a smattering of weights. Also, no fair muting the music, as I had to get into my “zone” listening to this.
Excellent work on the benching. Interesting you talk about plates - I have been doing this on squats. If I put the big wheels on I get intimidated. I know it’s all a head game but still…
wait, where is the 155? got leave us hanging… lol. you have a really nice arch, and solid base with your upper back. bar tracked well. just watching the 135’s, if you could get a more spring board effect with your legs to incorporate them more, 155 would go up easily. what I mean is, bring your feet closer to your head a little more. otherwise, like I said before, great benching!
this.
Amazing and inspiring. Shit like this makes me feel guilty for bitching about my tendonitis.
Pay attention to your feet. With USAPL, they have to be flat and immobile from the time you get the “start” command to the time you get the “rack” command.
LULA!!! HOLY COW NICE BENCHIN!
I to can relate to the whole meet thing. There IS a lot in it. But its also completely you vs you.
Here’s my opinion : There’s no way anyone can comparatively compete with another. I don’t care if they are the same wt, height etc, everyone is so different and come from vastly varied experience. Its abotu the effort and the balls to do it. It really all about you! Saying that too it is exciting to get a peek into a loop hole of the sport. Once you hang around more you’ll see more peeks!
I myself haven’t peeked very far but what i get to see at least in Denver is that its so positive adn supportive! It is! OK I’ll stop now but seriously! you are incredible!
Seeeee…what a fucking showoff!
Edit:
My post didnt all show, I did also want to say that I want to have your arch…Excellent form!
Oh Family Guy.
Everyone else covered lifting stuff (good work, by the by), so I’ll just say…
What’s yore problem with country music little lady? tilts back cowboy hat, stares
Ahh awesome bench vid, looks like a good little pause in there too!
But yeah, that music would totally throw off my lifting zone, ha.
p.s. for no reason at all I thought you were a black woman, now I know otherwise.
solid benching Lula - as Snap mentionned, depending on the fed rules your feet need to be flat on the floor at all times. A tough habit to break, I know from epxerience.
Well damn girl, you are not getting it in my head a bit more to try out a competition, its one of my 2012 goals, but I’m getting inspired on here, all the positive pep talking & shit.
Thanks for sharing that vid. Agh, makes me a bit angrier with myself for wallowing in 2010 about my shoulder, but hey live & learn.
Again you make the lifts look so easy, yeah ok I suffered through the music with you.