Happy Thanksgiving! I definitely ate a bit more than I had planned, but nothing that can’t be fixed within a day or so.
Strong shoulder workout.
40s for 10 is some strong overhead pressing there lady 
Thanks, Bobbi. I saw a video of someone doing it and decided I had to.
My shit has been feeling really shitty lately. I’ve been getting decent sleep too 8hrs/night, but still waking up feeling really tired.
I’ve pretty much removed everything from my diet to see if I can figure out what is causing this generalized malaise. I’m off bread(anything with gluten or yeast for that matter), dairy(allowing greek yogurt for the probiotics), sugar including fruit(but allowing tropical fruits, bananas etc.).
Yeah, so I have basically been eating eggs, veggies, and ummm some meat, oatmeal and brown rice. A few nuts. yeah it sucks but I already feel 100x better.I really do just get so sick of eating sometimes. I just want to eat chocolate cheerios and milk and that’s it dammit, but I know if I do that I will feel like shit.
Deadlifted friday, no PRs. Did cardio Sunday and yesterday. Got in the sauna yesterday which I thought would be relaxing. WRONG. exactly wrong. We have unisex saunas at our gym and of course some fat elderly man wanted to chat with me which was all well and good until he started asking me about where I go the school and what year I was while obviously doing some very tricky (for him) mental math to figure out how old I am.
The effort was displayed on his face. Ugh no thanks. The hot tub was looking even more lecherous so I just got in the shower where I almost promptly passed out (maybe heat exhaustion or lack of cals?) Anyway.
I really want to squat today, but I’ve been having terrible pain in my elbows when I squat and they are just sort of tender all the time. Maybe I need to wrap them?
Did some stuff today
Goodmornings
barx10
65x8
85x5
95x5
100x5
105x5x3
Hip thruts
135x8x3-careful to get full lock out. These felt good.
Leg press
12x4
That was it. I’m starting to feel better, I would say I’m at 75%. Day off tomorrow, and then I hope I’m back at 100% by Thurs. I’ve decided I’m going to stop pressuring myself to eat more, at least for a little while. I got to a breaking point and my body just wasn’t having it.
listening to yourself.
good for you.
Before I forget!
20 min elliptical
seated dumbbell shoulder press
w/u-25x10
30x5
40x10x2
40x6
35x12
30x12
lateral raises
15x12
12x12x2
rear delt machine fly
40x12x3
That’s awesome that you’re feeling better. Almost passing out is not a good thing.
I hear you on the sick of eating thing. I will love to eat just a bowl of cereal 3 times a day, but of course there are consequences.
Hope you continue to feel better!
SQUATS!
barx10
135x5x2
155x3x2
185x3
205x2
225x1
235x1
245x1-rock steady
deadlifts
135x5x2
185x3x2
205x2
225x1
245x1
255x1-was going for two, but just couldn’t do the second one without form going to hell to compensate for fatigue. Let that one gooooo
chins ups
5x3
lat shits-some unusual machine
12x3
dumbbell curls
20x10x3
rock steady workout all around Owlie. the numbers show you’re feeling better
Agreed with Mainy! Those numbers are absolutely showing how well you’re feeling! Damn woman!!
Btw, I was thinking of you when I read the article from Christian Thib on the homepage - somewhere in there he said he trains 7 days a week and only takes a day off when something comes up or when he needs it…I just remember you toying with your training schedule and questioning whether or not you needed more time off, or less time off…well, its good to know that there’s someone out there who condones full-week training. Anyways, you’ll have to read the article since I just skimmed it and your training goals might be completely different from those of Thibs, but I just thought I’d mention.
Keep it up girlie!
owlie you’re doing awesome–no surprise there! just stopping by to wave my "i love owlie " flag
lol thanks sindie. Guess what you are DA BOMB.
YESTERDAY
Bench:
barx10
95x5
115x5
125x5
135x5
140x1-not feelin it
dumbbell bench:
45x12x3
Incline flies
20x12x3
skullcrushers
40x12x2
30x12
barbell curl
40x10x5
TODAY
goodmornings:
barx12
65x10
85x5
95x5
110x5x3
still leg deficit deadlifts
135x12x3
leg press
16x4
I think I did something else today but I really can’t member 
I hate your squat… I mean that in a total “You rock” kinda way ;D
Seriously your strength is mind-blowing. Hello Kitty doing stiff leg DLs with 135 lbs haha
Damn I’m impressed with your numbers. You earned it – but I still hate you. Especially for squats.
Yep. Your numbers are incredible, especially when put in the context of your body weight. What meet are you doing next? (Hint, hint.)
[quote]kpsnap wrote:
Yep. Your numbers are incredible, especially when put in the context of your body weight. What meet are you doing next? (Hint, hint.)[/quote]
This, squared.
It blows my mind what a natural lifter you are, esp considering your weight. Its kinda ridic, Owlie…you should capitalize on that and go kill at some comps!
No pressure…
Weak…
My 3 year old niece could beat your lifts.
With one arm.
While suffering from AIDS.
Just making sure you stay motivated.
I really owe some of my strength to good leverages/good proportions for squat and bench and maybe a little bit of genetics. The reason my weight stays down(relatively speaking) is because I have an active job where I am on my feet all day moving boxes and stuff out of a warehouse. Also, I am a sensitive little person with intolerances to almost all my favorite foods that would be getting me in trouble, specifically baked stuff. Like recently I’ve had to sort of go into a “detox mode” and cut a bunch of shit out of my diet because I could tell my body was reacting to something. I guess I really should get formally tested one day soon so I can find out what actually needs to stay out of my mouth.
I guess I am proud of where I stand now, but I am most proud of how far I have come emotionally/mentally dealing with body image issues and feelings of inferiority. I’ve completely redefined my idea of beauty, especially with respect to the female form. I also don’t place nearly as much importance on aesthetics or achieving a certain arbitrary ideal as I once did. I mean of course it is a daily struggle, but I’ve come a long way and I feel much more empowered. I take probably the most pride in my health because I came from a period in my life where I was very unhealthy at a very young age.
So, Thank you Kimba, Maschy, Nikki, and Alisa, (NO THANKS TO YOU C_C lol)!!! Let me also remind you all that you are strong females and you help keep me motivated and inspired each day!
[quote]owlie wrote:
I guess I am proud of where I stand now, but I am most proud of how far I have come emotionally/mentally dealing with body image issues and feelings of inferiority. I’ve completely redefined my idea of beauty, especially with respect to the female form. I also don’t place nearly as much importance on aesthetics or achieving a certain arbitrary ideal as I once did. I mean of course it is a daily struggle, but I’ve come a long way and I feel much more empowered. I take probably the most pride in my health because I came from a period in my life where I was very unhealthy at a very young age.[/quote]
so proud of ya mamacita!