That’s how I feel about my C-section scars and roadmap of a belly. 
Hard earned.
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Very much enjoyed this conversation. Nice to get to know you. Be safe.
Ty. And you.
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My husband just read me an article about how to tell if you are in exceptional endurance health over the age of fifty. Apparently 40 bodyweight squats, a 90 second plank and 60 stairs puts you in exceptional endurance health. I’m only 46, but I’m feeling really good about being an endurance goddess by the time I turn 50. 
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Watching UFC with my son one day there was a guy weighing in at 130, which was my weight at the time, and watching him take a punch to the stomach was crazy. The sound of it - and the way he just absorbed it. I would have literally flown across the ring and into the net, dead. Super cool and impressive.
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Watching people get punched in the face makes me want to die. Lol. My son hit me in the eye with a blanket the other day and you would have thought that he broke my nose for the fit I threw.
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12/27/25
5/3/1 The Triumvirate Cycle 3 Week 1
Squat Training max 140
Ball throws, fire hydrant kicks
Warm up sets
Squat
91 lbs. 65% x 5
105 lbs 75% x 3
119 lbs. 85% x 7
Did my working sets and called it. Still feeling crappy from covid.
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Jim calls this the “I Ain’t Doing Jack Shit” template.
You got it in.
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12/28/25
5/3/1 The Triumvirate Cycle 3 Week 2
Training max 60 lb.
Warm up
Ball throws 10# 3 x 15
Fire hydrants 3 x 15
Military press
42 lbs. 70% x 5 (supposed to be 3, still can’t count correctly)
48 lbs. 80% x 3
54 lbs. 90% x 10 PR
Inclined DB Press (was supposed to be seated overhead DB Press but apparently my brain is not firing on all cylinders today. Will do those on bench day instead. Sigh )
15 lb 3 x 15
20 lb 2 x 15
Lat Shrugs
40 lbs. Overhand grip 3 x 10
40 lbs. Underhand grip 1 x 10
A couple semi importantly changes here.
- I have bailed on pull-ups. They hurt my elbow and the whole point of all of this (other than to become a fantastic bad ass) is to NOT have elbow pain. So I replaced them with lat Shrugs. I’m not entirely sure that it is an even trade, but I can say that at least for the moment it brings a whole different kind of soreness.
- It turns out that the bar I have been using is 40 lbs, not 45. So all lifts with a bar up until 12/22 were actually 5 lbs lighter than logged. So my OHP pr today is slightly more impressive to me when I take that into consideration.
- I did my entire session today without having to give up early due to feeling like crap. So we are moving in the right direction.
- Today begins the battle of reducing my sugar intake and improving my diet (again).
Planning on getting some work done around the house since the last 5 days have been me binge watching animated series on Prime.
Today is a good day.
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12/29/25
Circuit workout
Three circuits
Kettlebell swings 20 lb 15 x 5
Push-ups on toes 5 down to 1
Goblet squats 20 lbs 5 down to 1
No pauses between rounds withing each circuit. 1-2 minute rest between circuits.
It was nice to be able to get back to my routine. By the end of the first circuit my whole body felt like it was giving me a big middle finger. By the end of the last it was just my lungs that hated me. I’m still not 100% but I would say I’m around 88% now. Hopefully by next week I will be back to full power. Lol.
Pretty sure my body is pissed at me for the exceptionally bad nutrition over the past week and a half. I’m feeling very near to a sugar withdrawal. My lack of self control when I fall off the wagon is breathtaking. But back to business now. I’m planning to track my food for a week or two to get back to proper fueling but am going to try to avoid falling into my typical obsession. My self loathing that typically follows a dietary fall from grace is not present. I’m taking that as a good sign. Time to move forward.
Thinking of logging my food here for a few days @s.gentz style for accountability. We will see if I am motivated enough for that by the end of the day. 
Today is a good day.
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It’s that time of the year I feel. Pretty much in the same boat!
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PR Party 
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12/30/25
5/3/1 The Triumvirate Cycle 3 Week 2
Training max 185 lb.
Warm up
Ball throws 10# 3 x 15
Fire hydrants 3 x 15
Trapbar Deadlift
129.5 lbs. 70% x 5
148 lbs. 80% x 5
166.5 lbs. 90% x 10
Sit-ups
5 lb 1 x 15
8 lb 2 x 15
10 lb 2 x 15
Good mornings
55 lbs. 5 x 12
I love deadlift day. I feel so strong on this day. I was aiming for 8 on my top lift and got 10. Gonna go get that “hardest working guy in the gym” shirt.
I am absolutely loving my new sub pound weights. Is it really necessary to do 129.5 instead of 130? Probably not. But it’s fun and it is soothing to the little monster in me that loves specificity.
I have done zero food prep this week and have gotten lucky with leftovers. I really have to get this done tonight so I can continue to ride in the wagon rather than under it.
Today is a good day.
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I almost shot an energy drink out my nose when I read this, that was so funny. XD Do it, I’m all here for it lol.
Also great work today! Sets were looking real good!
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12/31/15
Circuit Workout
Three circuits
Kettlebell swings 20 lb 15 x 5
Renegade rows 20 lbs 5 down to 1
Goblet squats 20 lbs 5 down to 1
No pauses between rounds withing each circuit. 1:15 minute rest between circuits.
This was a fun workout to end the year! I was wiped by the end.
I have to set some solid goals for the challenge. I feel like be stronger is rather vague. The problem I am having is figuring out what is reasonable and still challenging at the same time. I think my current plan is to continue building until early to mid April and then attempt a cut. Would be nice to look decent in shorts and a tank this summer. I will try to have a solid plan by tomorrow and then post some pictures.
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I have the same problem that is the best kind of problem to have. Just more of this, because it feels so good.
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My wife set weight lifting goals for trap bar DL, push-ups, pullups. Found it motivating, and the result is that she looks fantastic. 215 DL at 69yo, 5’4”, 125lbs, 30 strict pushups, 5 pullups (not chinups), 3 min+ planks. Having little goals and achieving them I think focuses and motivates, and is rewarding.
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I’m planning to set goals for bench, overhead press, deadlift and squat. Just not sure what the goals will be.
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She was pretty proud when she reached her goals, and I was really proud of her. Now she wants to maintain that base and work on a goal on the Concept 2 rowing erg
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It’s pretty impressive. She should be proud.
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