I’ve worked out and done maybe 30 minutes of work and a 40 minute dog walk, and I do look really cute right now and ready to surprise the husband that he’s taking me out on a date when he gets home from out of town in an hour, but other than that? TNation. lol
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Lol. The old man hasn’t been reading tnation for a while now. Before he stopped he would text me about how much I was on it at work. I can’t help it that my job has downtime. Lol
10/10 Calories: 1478 Protein: 134 Carbs: 105 Fat: 47
143.6
Well, my food is on point again today. Woot! I have been absolutely loving my little taco bowls. Pretty sure I’m gonna do those again all next week. I’m gonna try to find a yummy chicken and veggie recipe for next week’s dinners. My current one is easy and ok, but I really am burnt on it. On the plus side, I have grown to tolerate cottage cheese. I may even begin to like it soon. TBD. Hopefully I’m back to feeling strong tomorrow. We will see how it goes. I think it will be good.
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10/11 Calories: 1375 Protein: 141 Carbs: 103 Fat: 36
142.8
Trap Deadlift 3 x 5 (135) 165, 170,180
DB Overhead press 3 x 5 (15) 25, 30, 30, 30
Kettlebell swing 3 x 15 (25) 30, 30, 30, 30
Super set
Chest Fly 5 x 5 (15) 25, 25, 25, 25, 25
Reverse Fly 5 x 5 (15) 25, 25, 25, 25, 25
Side Bends 5 x 5 40, 45, 45, 45, 45
So the deadlift wasn’t a PR, but it’s the most I’ve moved in a very long time, so I’m counting it as an emotional PR. Lol. I meant to start at 160 instead of 165, but my math skills failed me pretty hard this morning. Also meant to do my last set of overhead press at 35 but somehow managed to grab the 30s that I had literally just sat down. So I guess my brain just wasn’t firing on all cylinders this morning.
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Ehhh… like I said in my own thread im not really vested. Just bored. Im entertaining myself.
Yet, it is a very good effort. Ring it up!
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Thanks! Been working pretty hard. I appreciate the encouragement. 
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Hey, have enjoyed following your log. I wonder about your caloric intake - it seems lowish for your activity level as far as long term success. I base that on your weight and a standard x10 TDEE. Are you aware that it is low(ish)? If so, and part of your plan, disregard and carry on with your bad ass.
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Lol. I am aware that it is low. As I am currently feeling pretty good I don’t see it as an issue at the moment. My energy seems to be sufficient and my sleep/ performance does not seem to suffer. That being said, I believe I am getting close to maintance level, and so there will be an increase in calories soon. I’m glad you enjoy my log. It’s very much like my brain, a giant bag of cats.
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As long as you are not trying to herd the cats, you might be good.
The DL PR indicates you are doing fine calorically. In my experience, when I stall I need to change something and for you, calories might be it.
Keep rocking on with your bad self.
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Do you have a suggestion? I’m always open to input.
I do have a suggestion.
Keep being a bad ass, be open to changes when being your current bad ass self stalls. Don’t be adverse to upping calories to get stronger, don’t be adverse to cutting calories to get leaner.
I think you have much smarter people on your team here than I, that you are doing great.
My personal opinion is that x10 calories is not sustainable if you are lifting heavy, but you are the only one that can decide that.
Best.
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When this happens, I tell my clients to remember that their next meal is the next opportunity to turn it back around. Don’t look back, just keep on truckin’ ahead.
I know it’s tough, but staying mindful when you eat is super important. Always ask yourself these two questions before going in:
1.) Am I truly hungry?
2.) Is what I want to eat (cookie, etc.) worth it?
And the second you stop enjoying what your eating - stop. There will always be another cookie. If you’re feeling weak - remember your goals and know that you are and always will be stronger than a damn cookie!!
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10/12 Calories: 1415 Protein: 107 Carbs: 117 Fat: 49
142.8
Pullups 5, 3
Negatives 7
Well, my geriatric hips again decided that we needed to walk today so that’s what I did. My sweet pea and I went 3.13 miles this morning at a 17:25 pace. Felt good and I enjoyed the conversation as always. Spent the day making muffins and protein bars for the boys. Also ordered some new scrubs as mine are officially too big. Today was a good day. Tomorrow will be as well.
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Zoiks
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Haha. That was a typo! 5, 3. I went ahead and fixed that. Lol
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I’m still happy with 5, 3. I couldn’t do it last time and at least now I confirmed that it wasn’t a fluke. Lol
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Soon it will be 6 and 4
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They are definitely feeling somewhat easier. My first 3 were pretty smooth. The next 2 were a struggle for sure. Progress. 
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10/13
Calories: 1548 Protein: 138 Carbs: 112 Fat: 54
143.6
Squats: (85, 105) 120, 130, 135
Bench: (65, 75) 85, 90, 95 x 4
@simo74 @Cyrrex I. Am. Stuck. This is my 3rd attempt to get 95 x 5. This is my 3rd fail. What do I do? This is always where I get stuck. I’ve never been able to get past 95#. Not sure if it’s a mental block or if I need a new approach. On the plus side, I confirmed today that my safety bars will in fact keep me from being beheaded in a fail. Maybe a slightly bruised boob, but I can live with that.
RDL 80, 90, 100
Single arm row: (15) 30, 30, 35
Super set
Tricep extensions 3 x 10: 15, 15, 20
Hammer curls 3 x 10: 15, 20, 25 x 8
Situps 2.5# plate 20 x 3
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