[quote]aeromom wrote:
rondastarr wrote:
aeromom wrote:
hi Ronda, and kudos on the chin up!
How are you feeling today? How does your pain feel when you do a front lunge?
Thanks you!
At this moment I feel ok, but my glutes are not enjoying my morning 'o squats session today
I can do that but what I can’t do is put my ankle on my knee and flatten out that leg paralle to the ground. I also notice it when I am squating and I am in a wide stance.
I still keep thinking “sartorius”, I don’t know why. As long as its getting better. Have you done another chin up? [/quote]
The reason I don’t think it is the sartorius is because that muscle starts out at the anterior and move down across the thigh to the medial aspect and attaches on the upper tibia. What I am having a problem with attaches at either the pubis or somewhere medial and moves out toward my thigh. It’s kinda in a completely opposite region then the muscle you are talking about.
It’s not really getting better, i’m not sure what to do b/c streching doesn’t really work.
I tried a chin up last night but I was feeling pretty used up from DL, I’m gonna try it again next week
Hey, I don’t know how likely this is to help, but I used to get a weird muscle pain in the same spot you describe. I found that if I tucked my knee firmly to my chest (lying or standing) on the same side as the pain it would go away.
And congrats on the chinup! I know just how you feel; I was so elated a few months ago when I did my first one.
So I want to lose some fat therefore I talked to my trainer and we worked out my calorie intake and decided to increase my cardio by 2 hours a week. I can only fit it in in 30 min increments, but it will get done… even if I have to go tot he gym twice a day
In the end I believe it will be good
I went last night and did 30 mins on the eliptical… I’m not sure I like that machine, it seems kinda stupid yet wonderfully low impact shrugs
This morning…
Squat 1x10x95, 5x5x135 (I think I can do alot heavier but by the end of 5 sets I was happy to stop)
Goodmornings 3x8x85
Single Leg Split Squats 3x8x60
Goblet Squats 3x12x65 (OMG! the 3x12 is a killer when thisis the last thing you do in a workout)
I feel like there is such a strech for me in between my Tuesday morning workout and my Thursday night work out, like my weight lifting log feels neglected.
Tonights workout in a lovely empty gym, except for one guy, I’ll tell you about him later yuck …
Deadlifts 1x3x135, 1x3x155 (with no straps!), 1x5x205 (oops! I can’t add, I meant to do 195 and was rather upset that it had suddenly gotten so hard to do) and finally 5x5x195
One Arm Rows (in place of barbell rows, to see if these help my back not to ache) 5x4x45 plus 2x5x45 for my weak little left arm.
Lat Pull Downs(To front of Chest) 3x8x90
4 Cable Rows 3x5x80 (my grip strength was gone by then)
So I am doing my lat pull downs and as the gym is mostly empty I look over near the weight rack and see a guy talking on his cell phone, just a normal conversation… WITH ONE HAND DOWN HIS PANTS! Just fiddlin around down there I guess like he was in his own home. I don’t really care what one does in their own home, I even know a few guys that have a preoccupation with doing that, AT THEIR HOUSE, NOT THE GYM!
So I am doing my lat pull downs and as the gym is mostly empty I look over near the weight rack and see a guy talking on his cell phone, just a normal conversation… WITH ONE HAND DOWN HIS PANTS! Just fiddlin around down there I guess like he was in his own home. I don’t really care what one does in their own home, I even know a few guys that have a preoccupation with doing that, AT THEIR HOUSE, NOT THE GYM! [/quote]
LOL that is too funny! I guess he really feels comfortable at the gym.
I love the elliptical, with enough resistance it’s actually fun these days. That extra cadio, paired with the heavy lifting you are doing, will help you drop some fat lbs for sure.
I ramped up my cardio to 5-30 minute sessions per week so I can eat like a pig. It’s working, I’d rather train harder than eat less. I have no discipline for cutting calories. And I love to eat, did you know chocolate is a food group…
db
So I am doing my lat pull downs and as the gym is mostly empty I look over near the weight rack and see a guy talking on his cell phone, just a normal conversation… WITH ONE HAND DOWN HIS PANTS! Just fiddlin around down there I guess like he was in his own home. I don’t really care what one does in their own home, I even know a few guys that have a preoccupation with doing that, AT THEIR HOUSE, NOT THE GYM!
LOL that is too funny! I guess he really feels comfortable at the gym.
I love the elliptical, with enough resistance it’s actually fun these days. That extra cadio, paired with the heavy lifting you are doing, will help you drop some fat lbs for sure.
I ramped up my cardio to 5-30 minute sessions per week so I can eat like a pig. It’s working, I’d rather train harder than eat less. I have no discipline for cutting calories. And I love to eat, did you know chocolate is a food group…
db
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He felt way too comfortable at teh gym.
I’m not sure I am a fan of the eliptical or not. I like it for it’s lack of impact but I tend to get bored on it. I tried to read but I sort of feel like if I am able to read while soing cardio I am doing it wrong so now I listen to books on CD or just music and just try to concentrate on going faster.
I really am hoping to lose a good amount of fat, 30-40lbs. I am really hoping to see some results soon. As much as I would love to not have to concentrate on my diet I am unfortunately just not made that way. If I look at chocolate cake I might as well apply it to my hips because that is where it will end up
You’ll get there Ronda, you work hard and consistently.
I lost 30 lbs last year between Jan-Aug last year so I totally get you. During that time, and for a while after too, chocolate was not a food group LOL. The really cool thing is, after the weight came off and I started to lift heavy, my metabolic rate went thru the roof.
Since you already lift heavy (I’d kill for that deadlift) I’m sure you are going to get fast results.
If your elliptical has a random hills setting, try that. You can challenge yourself to sprints in the flats to make it a bit more interesting.
db
[quote]dianab wrote:
You’ll get there Ronda, you work hard and consistently.
I lost 30 lbs last year between Jan-Aug last year so I totally get you. During that time, and for a while after too, chocolate was not a food group LOL. The really cool thing is, after the weight came off and I started to lift heavy, my metabolic rate went thru the roof.
Since you already lift heavy (I’d kill for that deadlift) I’m sure you are going to get fast results.
If your elliptical has a random hills setting, try that. You can challenge yourself to sprints in the flats to make it a bit more interesting.
db[/quote]
Thanks Diana.
I also lost about 40lbs last year between January and May and then it just stopped. I think it had to do with the fact that my caloric intake was way too low to maintain my metabolism. This time I trying to do it with a slightly higher caloric intake to avoid killing my metabolism.
I saw that you started a thread about HOT-ROX, did you ever end up trying it? Did you see any results that you can attribute to using it? I am getting my tax return next week and though I need to live on that money until I graduate I wanted to give a few supplements a try while I was trying to lose the fat.
Hi Ronda,
Yes, I tried HRX for about 2 months (1 bottle, half doses). The 4 caps a day would have been too much, it’s strong stuff. I was hoping it would help some trouble areas. My lower stomach has some fat deposits and stretched skin from pregnancy, the bits of fat there really bug me. Also my triceps were still flabby at that time.
The HRX really gives a buzz and I think it helped in these areas. I definitely had more energy. But it also worked like an appetite suppressant for me and that was not good. I did not lose weight, but that was not my goal so I think it was the wrong supplement for me at that time. However, the problem areas were improved, I’m not sure how much that had to do with the training and food versus the HRX though.
If I am not thinking of someone else, you are diabetic I believe…if so, and the HRX affects your appetite like it did mine, it may not be ideal for you. I really found that I did not want to eat at times, and that is not good at all.
I’ve been taking BETA-7 and Carbolin 19 and I’m very happy with these 2 supplements. The BETA-7 helps with endurance a lot. Carbolin 19 is not a fat burner, but my body is a lot harder since I started on it.
I’m not sure if that helps you at all. If you add some cardio and metabolic work into your program and eat enough balanced calories, I’m sure that the scale will start moving downwards again.
db
[quote]dianab wrote:
Hi Ronda,
Yes, I tried HRX for about 2 months (1 bottle, half doses). The 4 caps a day would have been too much, it’s strong stuff. I was hoping it would help some trouble areas. My lower stomach has some fat deposits and stretched skin from pregnancy, the bits of fat there really bug me. Also my triceps were still flabby at that time.
The HRX really gives a buzz and I think it helped in these areas. I definitely had more energy. But it also worked like an appetite suppressant for me and that was not good. I did not lose weight, but that was not my goal so I think it was the wrong supplement for me at that time. However, the problem areas were improved, I’m not sure how much that had to do with the training and food versus the HRX though.
If I am not thinking of someone else, you are diabetic I believe…if so, and the HRX affects your appetite like it did mine, it may not be ideal for you. I really found that I did not want to eat at times, and that is not good at all.
I’ve been taking Beta-7 and Carbolin 19 and I’m very happy with these 2 supplements. The Beta-7 helps with endurance a lot. Carbolin 19 is not a fat burner, but my body is a lot harder since I started on it.
I’m not sure if that helps you at all. If you add some cardio and metabolic work into your program and eat enough balanced calories, I’m sure that the scale will start moving downwards again.
db[/quote]
Yeah, that is basicly what I am hearing from other people I have asked, that the appetite supressant was just a bit to much, plus they couldn’t take the whole dose.
I am still deciding between this product and a few others that have the same goal but don’t have quite the same intense effects on BP and appetite.
Yeah, I am diabetic, and I know some supplements in general may not be a great idea for me. Though because I am diabetic it makes fat loss that much harder. I know I lost weight before but for some reason this time, even following the same routine, it isn’t working the same and I can’t figure out why. I have added more cardio but I feel like I can’t put as much as I would like into the cardio because I am too tired when this added in with my normla workout plus school. I am jsut looking for something that can kinda give me an edge and help me see some results.
Thank you so muchfor telling me about your experiemce with this, and I will the others to recommended a look.
It sounds like your plate is pretty full. I have lived around diabetics my entire life, bad and good examples of how to manage the disease. It’s nice to see that you are living an active lifestyle and eating healthy foods. My mother let diabetes ruin her health simply by not eating correctly and living a sedentary lifestyle.
Adding in more cardio will get easier, spring is coming! I can’t wait to be able to ride my bike again.
Good luck with the weight loss. I’m sure it will be more difficult balancing out foods, but the most important thing is that you are healthy.
db
How much have you lost all told? Any new videos of your progress, (DL?)
Kudos to you!
Michele[/quote]
Well I haven’t done any PR’s lately and don’t have any planned for ahwile. Right now I am working on my squat positioning and trying to perfect that. I have a few videos on my youtube account that I have htere for my trainer to look at. You are free to go there or subscribe if you would like
as for weight I don’t know that I have lost any. I don’t think I have, I think I need another week or so of cardio to see if there are any results on the scale.
Barbell Bench Press 1x10x45, 1x8x65, 5x3x105 (omg it was so hard to do bench today)
Neutral Grip DB Press 3x8x35
Hammer Strength Iso Row 3x8x55
Seated Cable Rows 3x8x80
I knew there was something I was forgetting and it was One Arm Rows
Unfortunately lately I have been having alot of lower back pain directly following my DL days. It lasts for a few days and then clears up right before I go again. I have put up my DL videos here and on another site and from what everyone says my form is good. I am worried because my trainer is talking about me stopping DL and using machines, a suggestion to which I reacted strongly against
There has got to be a way to fix this because I really don’t want to stop DL but I really can’t deal with the back pain either.
Hi Ronda,
Your form always looks good in your videos, if I remember the last one for DL it was great. Maybe you need to add some strength to your lower back? Do you have the same issue with rack pulls?
db
[quote]dianab wrote:
Hi Ronda,
Your form always looks good in your videos, if I remember the last one for DL it was great. Maybe you need to add some strength to your lower back? Do you have the same issue with rack pulls?
db[/quote]
I don’t really do rack pulls so I am not sure. Maybe I do need to add strength, I"m not sure.
