SHOULDERS
dumbbell overhead press
40x12/10/8-added two reps to my first set. I know its tiny, but gains are gains!
35x15
Very slight incline press
25x12x3
lateral raises
15x12x3
front raises
15x12x3
rear delt machine flys
40x16x3
[quote]owlie wrote:
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]
I better go inform my wife that she’s in a lesbian relationship now hahahaha
Anyway, keep on truckin’.
You have such a wise attitude, my little owl, that I often forget how few years you’ve actually lived. Clearly you’ve made excellent use of your time thus far.
[quote]kimbakimba wrote:
You have such a wise attitude, my little owl, that I often forget how few years you’ve actually lived. Clearly you’ve made excellent use of your time thus far.[/quote]
Quite right! And the truth is, I often look to you Owlie when I’m struggling with my own issues regarding how I perform athletically and how I feel about the way I look in regards to this. Its a strange path we walk, no?
But in the end being strong always trumps everything! It really is so much fun!! RAWR!
[quote]owlie wrote:
gains are gains!
[/quote]
Exactly right!!
@ C_C…the exclusion for you was was implied, lol, but I’m sure your wife would love you just the same as a lesbian
@ kimba, To be perfectly honest, I have made many mistakes and wasted some of my precious time, but I try not to get too bogged down by feelings of regret. I believe some of those mistakes were necessary for growth, at least in my case. I just try to derive experiential knowledge where I can and not forget the outcomes of my decisions. I also try to periodically reevaluate why I’m doing the things I do and living my life the way I am and then make changes accordingly. I’m also open to the experiential wisdom of others like yourself!
@ Masch, you are are absolutely beautiful inside and out. I remember that gorgeous cake you made for your friend’s birthday, how lucky your friends are to have you in their lives! I believe strength, like beauty is a quality that can be expressed both physically and emotionally. As we work towards our athletic/physique related goals, we also work on our emotional strength and well being. I believe as our physiques begin to take the shape we want, externally we also become better equipped to love and appreciate ourselves as we become emotionally and psychologically stronger and healthier.
@ MIM, hells yeah!!
Deadlifts
135x5
185x3x2
205x3
225x1
245x1x2
Was not feeling the heavy sets today
175x12x3-I stood up between EVERY SINGLE REP WTF this was hard as the hell but man my form was spotless
Saw one of my teachers from high school after my first set. I think he was quite taken aback, said I have changed a lot and he didn’t recognize me.
chins
x6/5/5
seated rows
15x3
lat pull downs
15x3
Then I was all sweaty so I had to bail. My boyfriend got me this watermelon drink to try today PW called cytomax protein or some shiz. It was fun for a change instead of the usual chocolate ON.
You’re so wise and sweet owlie lol
I saw one of my high school teachers as well, she looked right through me. I guess -70 pounds can look a bit different.
175 x 12 is awesome, and with spotless form? Wicked.
Yeah I felt kind of nauseated when I was doing the deadlifts yesterday…methinks its time to work in some conditioning/GPP
Upper body recover day
Incline press
barx10
65x5
85x5
95x5x3
dumbbell bench
50x5x3
triceps extensions
30x14x3
curls
50x8/8/10
Conditioning is important for the innards. A strong heart and lungs are very necessary. The trick is doing the conditioning so the lifting isn’t hurt. It will be interesting to see how you handle this.
Aww! Thanks Owlie! It means a lot to me that you say that - you are indeed wise 
Lol @ being nauseated after DLing. My instinct is to say that you’ve obviously done something right. HAH! You know I’m a big fan of conditioning, so of course you have my blessing.
And way to go the on the excellent form! I think resetting DLs with excellent form is well…excellent!
Great work in here Owlie!!
how goes it?
I actually got sick on Monday, went to the Dr and got some meds. They made me feel a bit worse at first so I only got in a few times for cardio this week. I want my immune system to do its job. Ate a little bit less too to give my body a break. I’m feeling better for the most part now, about to go in and get a regular workout in and some cardio.
aw no:( hope you feel better! sickies’s no fun 
Thanks empathy Sindie! As a matter of fact, I am feeling much better.
Deadlift deload
135x5
185x4
205x5x4
Chin ups
8/8/6
leg press
16x4
lat pull downs
60x12x4
Sled sprintsx6
Jog/walk 20 min
glad u’re feeling better.
even ur deload is studly.
not sure about the eating less. i think as a rule if you CAN eat more while sick… it’s the best bet. but obviously ur body forgave you. =+)
Deja’s right. I’d be happy if that deload was my main workout. Harrumph!
Glad you’re feeling better. And I tend to share your opinion that eating less is generally better for getting your body to focus on the invading army, but each to their own.
Agreed! Fantastic deload.
And I’m also on the ‘eat less’ camp during sickness. Or rather, eat more of the foods that are better for you when you’re sick like soups, stews, teas, citrus - which in turn will have you eating less.
Glad you’re better!
nice deload Owlie.
If my stomach can tak it, I’ll eat it. My comfort foods is a peanut butter sammich which I don;t consider “the devil” when i’m sick.
soup. oatmeal. steak for the iron before I really get sick.
anywho enough of sick. I want to get better and forgetaboutit.
Squats
barx15x2
forgot my belt, went home to go get it (i live like 2 min from my gym)
135x5x2
185x5x2
205x3
205x6repsx3sets
205x5reps +1FAIL-it kills me to admit I failed the very last rep of my last set. I almost cried in frustration. Still, this shit was hard(er than usual) coming back from being sick and I kicked my own ass today so I am proud.
Goodmornings
barx10x2-really stretching it out
65x8
95x3
95x5x3
last set rest paused for 3 extra reps
Leg press-2 plates, one 35
12x2
16x1
I am BEAT. I got IOMS. lol.