Dude, maybe it’s just post-meet blues?? When I used to be a runner I would get depressed after races and I had trouble finding my groove for a while because you just kinda feel a little lost.
You’ll get right back on track once you pick a direction!!
PLUS you don’t really have a choice because you’re a big pot O’ inspiration for me and I matter THAT much, HA.
Im giving you an E-hug now.
I have heard of the post meet blues, I dont if I felt sad per se, but I did feel lost for about a week. I was saying OK what now? Then I just realized that my next goal is to dwarf my previous numbers.
Hey you pulled 275 and some stones, and some prowler sprints…how bout you pat yourself on the back and reflect on all the hard work your putting in…if you dont Ill pat your back for you LOL.
fucking drama queen 
You’ve got a lot going on now, Lu. Last semester in school. Big changes ahead. I’ve always found the period before the period of transition to be fraught with—hmm–I’m not sure of the word I want, but things just seem to go to shit. My body behaves oddly–and not always in the same way. Stress doesn’t seem like an adequate explanation for how I’m feeling at the time, but that’s been my conclusion over time. I stress before the stressful time and then manage the actual stressful time just fine…
Anyway, no need to minimize how your feeling. That won’t help. But, recognize that whatever you’re going through right now you’ll get through. In hindsight, most things just end up being small bumps in the road.
Also, Congrats on that DL! 275 is my best. YOu’ll be passing me by in no time!
It might very well be post meet blues-
that you are now looking for the next thing to do
I think pulling 275 and picking up big stones sounds like an awesome weekend
prowler too- I am envious of those play toys
I have to admit I am with Hara- I get some texts that force me to use google or
my niece to translate
and who doesnt want ass? geez matty.
Airt humps and BSS FTW
You will be fine Lula. It’s the competitor spirit. After any kind of big event (concert, meet, wedding, etc), I get the blues. Always wanting more. What it is, I never truly know, but will bust my balls preparing for the next to find that utopia. Get back into your grove, and things will mellow back out. Find your happy place. Here is one of mine.
Pressing - is that bench or overhead? Cos those are some fantastic numbers for overhead.
You’re a beautiful freak. Deal with it.
[quote]cholulalula wrote:
**I’ve just been OFF lately. I’ve been having an increasing number of waves of this feeling I can’t quite put my finger on. And when I try to, it sounds just a little too dramatic to put to text.[/quote]
Yep.
Wait. You maxed at a 245 DL at your meet two weeks ago and pulled 275 last weekend?
^no doubt, snuck that 275 pull right in there.
nice song…
I’d wager that its post meet blues too. Happens with stuff like that, you get this great build up, the ‘event’ happens, its all exciting & highs, then bam, back to same old same old. Not to mention your body/brain/emotions need to equalise themselves again. Give yourself some breathing space to just go with it. It’ll pass.
Spock: You are exactly right, you DO matter that much, so FINE. And, Ms.’ I can DL 2x my bodyweight,’ I had you in mind Saturday. I think we need a 2.5BW goal next.
Matty: Drama queen? I’m giving you an E smack upside the head right now! Though I imagine with those arms of yours you give the cuddliest of hugs. And I did pat myself on the back-I guess I’m not good at conveying when I’m excited about a lift on here. Confession: I couldn’t sleep that night because I just kept replaying the lift in my head.
Nadia: I love your way with words. And I think you are spot on with your assessment of how I’ve been feeling. I mean, the meet was a great experience, but I didn’t have a great lifting day and it wasn’t like I rode a high off of it to be let down. But life wise… the next year and a half is out of my control, and I won’t be living in the same place for more than 4 months at a time. It’s making it hard for me to feel ok to get committed to much other than the training and school work, which leaves for some lonely nights.
When I think of how tiny you are, I realize I need to be DLing more. If 315 is your goal…that means mine should be 360 to be equivalent body %…eek!!
kmc: I don’t usually have access to the toys so when I did, I wanted to do it ALL! BSS? I’ll need to google that one.
Cal: Military presses-and thanks! They felt really strong, and to be honest, my shoulders looked massive. It was a little frightening. If I was getting recruited to play football, I’d probably be linebacker.
Git: Thank you. And tough love. You know how I tick.
Snap: Well, yea. To be fair though, my pull at the meet felt fairly easy. The 275 took some work, I’m pretty sure I’m at or near the max now. I did it at a different gym with a coach (i think it may be fair to call him that?). The bar kind of loaded itself, he told me to take off my shoes and lift it, smacked me on the back, and yelled. The no thinking-just do approach-exactly what I need.
Yonkey: Just like you sneaking in that you lost 10# in a week?
Mini: Breathing space, I’ve been working on that. Been thinking about you and that darn back.
And one more thing. Developed shoulders visually balance developed hips giving an awesome hourglass look.
Just sayin’.
OK, I’ll stop now.
Lula, I’m always so impressed when I come in here. So strong.
I don’t mean to encourage the mopey, but this has been my warm up song lately:
[quote]cholulalula wrote:
DDOT: Ha! That post made me laugh. Out loud. LOL. (DAMMIT)
Hallowed, because I like you:
Current Weight: 138-140 (carb depending)
Cut Goal Weight: 130-132
Height: 5’5
Time to achieve set cut: 4 months
And with that, diet talk is OVER! My foot? It is down![/quote]
pft. Otay then FINE Whatevah you say boss!
I just like diet talk because… well… because talking about it is way easier than being about it LOL. Actually just because I’m cutting too. That time frame thouse pounds should be not too hard for you to pull off! Get it Girl.
EDIT: UM WRONG ATTACHMENT PICTURE LOL… This pic HELLA UNRELATED TO ANYTHING!!!
Git: Don’t stop–I appreciate you helping to keep the crazy at bay. And is that a different avi? You look huger.
Patch: Haiii
Hallowed: I’ll take any and all diet advice from you. It was just getting a little overwhelming…too many cooks in the kitchen, you know? I was/am planning on getting a diet coach—but I seem to forget I am a student and probably shouldn’t just throw money around, blech. So, I am looking for a sponsor. I’ll even screen print their name on the ass of all my leggings. ANY TAKERS? No? >sulks< And i love the pic…I am outdoorsy, but drinking outside is by far my favorite way to drink.
Training:
Mobility stuffs:
Squats:
Barx10
95x5
115x5
135x3
140x3
160x3
180x5
Deficit DLs:
135# 2x10
Then a bunch at 185
**was meant to do 5x10 following the BBB template, but had some help on form stuffs so I kind of did whatever he told me to do (I’m seeing a theme here). Feeling really good about getting around the right people.
Incline sprints:
20% incline, 7 mph
20/40 on/off
x10
**Legs-Still sore. I had more in the squats but didn’t want to push the happiness of my body.
180 x 5 = nice!
Yes, it’s a new avi. Thanks on the “huger”.
That DL# didn’t surprise me one bit, NOT
that I’m any less thrilled for you!
275 Grrrr
Beast Mode continues with that leg day!
Wow 180 X 5, that’s awesome! That is like reppin’ out my way totally in the future 1RM goal, ha!
Awesome lifting as usual.
Thanks for the scap advice, it does feel way better to tuck them in.
[quote]cholulalula wrote:
**Legs-Still sore. I had more in the squats but didn’t want to push the happiness of my body. [/quote]
Awe… the way you worded this is adorable.
[quote]cholulalula wrote:
Hallowed: I’ll take any and all diet advice from you. It was just getting a little overwhelming…too many cooks in the kitchen, you know? I was/am planning on getting a diet coach—but I seem to forget I am a student and probably shouldn’t just throw money around, blech. So, I am looking for a sponsor. I’ll even screen print their name on the ass of all my leggings. ANY TAKERS? No? >sulks< And i love the pic…I am outdoorsy, but drinking outside is by far my favorite way to drink.
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How much would this cost? My calculations show this would be $41.67/wk.
Would you wear said leggings for the duration of the diet?
Will there be videos of your training? They’ve been lacking.
Are there a lot of women in the gym training when you go?
What about co-sponsors?
So many questions…