[quote]Sayjin wrote:
Court wrote:
Bitch please!
If you could upload an audio clip of you saying this, that would be great.
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Hahaha okay Sayjin, I will work on this for you. Next time I max out, I will video and say that at the end. Just for you.
So I’m in a shitty mood. In order to bitch appropriately, I will first talk about yesterday.
My birthday was good. I spoiled myself rotten at Lululemon, then spent the day at the beach with some girlfriends alternating between playing and watching beach volleyball. While watching I was drooling over some of the hot bodies. Mmmm. Yummy goodness. I then headed back towards my place and played more volleyball but with my team. I sucked large by this point, but hey, it’s my birthday and I could do what I wanted. We had a few drinks after. All in all, a pretty swell birthday.
Today I woke up in a shit mood. I was tired and worked my ass off at work and had a really long day. All of my projects are pissing me off. All of them. I had to work late, rushed home to change and pack all my gear, played volleyball, then went to train. Now the crux of my shitty mood.
Training sucked. Large. I should know better than to train upper body after playing volleyball, especially when I hurt my shoulder at volleyball, but I ‘needed’ to get my workout in. I just felt really lethargic throughout. Here is was:
A. Bench Press - 4x5 - 65lbs for all - 75s rest.
B. Push Press - 4x6 - 22.5/22.5/22.5x5 (failed on 6)/20 - 60s rest.
C1. DB Flyes - 3x12 - 10lbs - No rest.
C2. DB Laterals - 3x12 - 7.5lbs - 45s rest.
D. Tricep Pressdown - 2x6/12/25 - 70/35/20lbs - 60s rest.
So yes, my weight or reps at weight all increased from last week, however my shoulder hurt throughout the entire session. I’m currently icing because I have 2 full days of volleyball to play this weekend.
Okay. After writing this, I don’t really have a “reason” to be in such a bad mood, but I am. There wasn’t even anyone for me to laugh at at the gym tonight. Just a bunch of little teenage boys and cardio bunnies. I’m going to go to bed and hope wake up a bit less cranky tomorrow… Here’s to hoping.
[quote]Court wrote:
So now my rants:
Weightlifting Belts.
I understand they have their place and their purpose. While using the leg press machine…not so much. While using the smith machine doing quater squats and moaning/groaning super loud, also not the place. However, that’s what a guy was doing tonight. Bitch please!
Women that are scared to lift heavy because they believe they will wake up one morning looking like the Incredible Hulk.
Today at work I was helping out on a different project until mine starts. I was with two teeny ladies and they mentioned I’d lost tons of weight. They asked how much cardio I had to do for that.
We briefly discussed my half marathon but I said I hadn’t really run since then but just lift weights. They then said “But if you lift heavy you’ll just gain weight” and they firmly believed that you will not lose fat, but will just put size on overtop of it. Apparently lots of cardio and lifting pink dumbbells for tons of reps will help you lose the most weight.
I decided it wasn’t worth getting into the fact that while I haven’t lost “pounds”, I continue to lean out. Instead, yes, I will wake up one morning with huge bulging biceps, monsterous legs, and no boobs, only pecs. Bitch please! [/quote]
i hear ya
at school, i overhear kids while i’m in the weightroom saying, “yeah i’m tryin’ to get ripped so i’m not eatin any fat and all i’m doin is running.”
it’s not over yet “man i’ve been doin chest and arms everyday for a month, does it look bigger?”
wow people need to log on to T-Nation and start following one of Thibs or Shugart’s programs lol
[quote]Court wrote:
j2r110 wrote:
And the pic is for you lol
Thanks for the encouragement… and the pic… maybe I’ll wear that when I do my 225. hahaha Yeah right.
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haha when you do wear it, post a pic lol
[quote]j2r110 wrote:
wow people need to log on to T-Nation and start following one of Thibs or Shugart’s programs lol [/quote]
I suggest following one of Thibs programs. I hear they work…
[quote]Bartl wrote:
j2r110 wrote:
wow people need to log on to T-Nation and start following one of Thibs or Shugart’s programs lol
I suggest following one of Thibs programs. I hear they work…[/quote]
Apparently Thibs’ programs can turn a fatty into a hottie. Thibs is like the a godsend to me.
So another “off” day from the gym. Having volleyball at 7 kind of puts a kink in things when I’m working til 630 and don’t even have time to eat first. I’m heading out of town for a volleyball tourney this weekend so I knew I wouldn’t get my pull routine in anyways. Instead of doing legs tonight after vball, I’m going to train them tomorrow.
I played tonight and was chatting with some people from another team after. One of the guys asked if I train at gym A cuz I look familiar. I told him yes. He says (and I quote) “well it’s nice to know you’re more personable than you look… no offense of course”. So there you have it folks. I am a miserable, unapproachable bee-otch while training. Not that I thought otherwise. Just good to have confirmation 
One of the ladies I play with has decided I need a man in my life so asked for my “criteria”. Apparently as a freshly turned 24 year old, I should have a guy, so she’s on the lookout for me. Right. Cuz I can’t handle my own… Why do people always think you need a man in your life to make you better/happier/etc? I’m happier than I’ve been in ages…and surprise surprise… no man. Ladies and gentlemen…thoughts on this?
well, maybe not to make you happier, but just to have someone to share life with? It doesn’t seem like you turned her offer down, so maybe a part of you is curious? 
I’m gonna have to go with mom-in-MD on this one.
Maybe you should change your alias to Curious_Court??
And the ‘handling your own’ part? Well, many jokes could be made about that one.
[quote]ddot76 wrote:
I’m gonna have to go with mom-in-MD on this one.
Maybe you should change your alias to Curious_Court??
And the ‘handling your own’ part? Well, many jokes could be made about that one.[/quote]
You’re both right. I am curious. I’m a 24 year old with a healthy appetite lol.
Todd… keep it to yourself okay. Glad you bit your tongue. While I can ‘handle my own’, I certainly can’t do more than flirt. Actually ask a guy out? Absurd! I flirt and give off “signals” however I’ve also learned that most guys are fairly slow when it comes to hints. So maybe being a bit more straightforward works? Either way, I’m going to enjoy my summer. Whatever that may entail.
Drooling over boys this weekend. That’s the plan. Booze, boys and me in a bikini hahaha.
I’m not very happy with myself. I worked until 7:30 tonight, got home at 8. I had to go to the grocery store, the liquor store, Crappy Tire and do laundry. As a result, no gym.
Life gets in the way, but this project at work is killing me. I raced through the last half hour just to be able to let a program run over the weekend. Knowing my luck I’ll get in Monday morning and it will have failed about 5 minutes after I left.
I know it’s kind of ‘expected’ that in consulting, you work like a dog. However I got spoiled for a year and was on a long-term project that had basically 830-5 hours. Doing 730-730 makes me realize how maybe that project wasn’t as bad as I thought!
Anyways, since I was complaining about not having time, I should get off here and pack now that I have my directions for the morning. I’m not quite sure how tomorrow is gonna go. I’m meeting people at 6am about 15min away from my house so I can lead the way. However I have to stop and get ice for my cooler first. That’s an early morning considering I’ll be playing volleyball all day in the sun and then drinking that night and playing again Sunday and I’m not a morning person at all! Oh well, enough bitching. I’m really looking forward to it!
Back to my list of things to pack (Yes I have a list… and it’s highlighted pink and blue).
Here’s a pic of my ‘list’ of things to pack. Yes, the different coloured highlighters mean different things. Bartl thinks I’m crazy. Maybe I am.
So I’ve totally been MIA. My weekend away was awesome. Great weather, so lots of sun, booze, boys and of course, volleyball. We did mediocre. Beat ourselves most of the time that we lost. Either way, I had an absolute blast. Was a wee bit of a drunken mess on Saturday night and into my first few games Sunday morning, but oh well.
I didn’t get a training session in either last Thurs or Fri so Monday I was back in the gym. It’s supposed to be heavy legs, however after hardly eating, being exhausted, having a minor sunburn and having way too much booze in my system, I decided to do my Pull routine instead.
It went as follows:
A. Assisted Pullups 4x4 75s rest
B. BB Row 4x6 70lbs 60s
C1. Upright Row 3x12 30lbs 0s rest
C2. Bent Over Laterals 3x12 5lbs 45s rest
D. Cable Curl 2x6/12/25 50/25/15lbs 60s rest.
It was a pretty brutal session. I didn’t have a whole lot in me and I wasn’t able to lift the fog from my brain.
I’m still working 10-11hour days in front of my computer… hopefully tomorrow or Thursday will be my last day of this project after which I’ll have a bit more freedom with my hours. I wanted to get to the gym tonight, but worked til almost 8 and had volleyball at 930. I played like ass too. I’ve been pretty cranky because after not getting home til 8ish, I have no desire to hit the gym. And when I don’t get to the gym and have a good workout, I become a giant bitch. Just ask my volleyball team tonight
Anyways, regardless of how this week goes, Monday is a fresh start. I’m going to tune my diet in again and get back to my training routine. I’ll be doing some carb cycling based on training day (legs vs. push/pull vs. off). I can’t wait to get my life back together.
Edit: My pic doesn’t appear to working… hmmm
[quote]Court wrote:
I’ve been pretty cranky because after not getting home til 8ish, I have no desire to hit the gym. And when I don’t get to the gym and have a good workout, I become a giant bitch. Just ask my volleyball team tonight
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I can attest to the crankiness. One might have assumed (not having all the facts) that this woman hadn’t eaten any carbs since her 16th birthday given her mood last night.
And that opinion would’ve been validated at the end of the night when she struggled to push open the establishments glass door. (Somebody needs to eat more and get back to the gym).
I really hate to say it… but Todd was right cringe. I was talking to him earlier, complaining that I was still super cranky and really lethargic and he suggested that whenever I get home to eat something lean, then drag my ass to the gym regardless of if I want to go or not. That ‘throwing some heavy shit around’ would help with my mood.
Well, I had an “early” day at work (6:30), came home, ate some lean ground turkey and some veggies, played some vball (yes that’s all I ever do), then pulled my hat down low, cranked up my angry playlist on my ipod, put on my unapproachable look and went to the gym.
I moved up my Hypertrophy Legs workout to today because my shoulder is still nagging at me and I wanted to feel strong. Legs make me feel strong. Here it was:
A. Front Squats 4x12, 90s rest. 95/95/105/115lbs
B. Lunges 4x12, 60s rest. 20/20/17.5/17.5lbs
C1. Leg Press 3x8, 0s rest. 110/110/120lbs
C2. Leg Curl 3x8, 45s rest. 75/75/90lbs
D1. Hyperextensions 2x20, 0s rest. BW/BW
D2. Leg Extensions 2x30, 45s rest. 45/45/45lbs
All in all, a pretty great session considering my mood of late. I feel less stressed, I feel like I can sleep and I feel a little happier. Oh the joys of training
Your in a grind right now. Tired. Lethargic. Not motivated.
Been there, remember that…
Find something to focus on. Remember, 225 is your goal. Stay focused on that.
Train your ass off! When your tired, cranky, PMS’y, full of energy, it doesn’t matter.
Just do it because I know you can
And if Bartl’s suggestion doesnt work, just revel in the fact that you front squat more than me. The fact that I put that out into the universe should put a smile on you face and some pep in you step!
Maybe it’s time you listen to your iPod and play that friendly sound clip…
That might motivate you.
Sounds like you need to post 2 sound clips now.
a) B*tch Puh-leeze!
b) Why don’t you just quit
I learned a very important lesson this morning - I do not make good decisions when I’m wasted. In fact, it’s almost 1pm and I think I’m still wasted and therefore still not making good decisions. Time to sleep it off, shower up and hit the gym.
I thought this might help in the pursuit of your goal, it is Charlie Francis’ recomended progression of leg exercises:
My new progressions, look like this:
Single Leg Pattern
Split Squat (from kneeling to standing)
Bulgarian Squat (from kneeling to standing)
1-leg Squat (from sitting to standing)
Split Squat
Bulgarian Squat
1-leg Squat
Lunge, backwards, in place
Bulgarian Squat
1-leg Squat
Squat Pattern
Dumbbell Squat (from the ground up)
Goblet Squat (from seated to standing)
Front Squat (standing to seated)
Dumbbell Squat
Goblet Squat
Front Squat
Hip Dominate Pattern
1-leg butt bridge
1-leg butt bridge, elevated
Physioball, iso hold, leg�??s extended
Physioball, hamstring curl
Physioball, 1-leg hamstring curl
Hip Dominate Pattern
2 arm, 2 leg, cable RDL
2 arm, 1 leg, cable RDL
1 arm, 1 leg, cable RDL
1 arm, 1 leg, dumbbell RDL
Don’t feel bad btw…nobody makes good choices when they drink:-p
[quote]laroyal wrote:
Don’t feel bad btw…nobody makes good choices when they drink:-p[/quote]
I make amazing choices when I drink