I was wondering how St. Patrick’s Day went!
sounds like fun.
and regarding bb’s I think you count the weight of the bar, I just don’t know what that is. I haven’t graduated past the already labeled barbells so it is a bit easier for me.
[quote]OctoberGirl wrote:
I was wondering how St. Patrick’s Day went!
sounds like fun.
and regarding bb’s I think you count the weight of the bar, I just don’t know what that is. I haven’t graduated past the already labeled barbells so it is a bit easier for me.
[/quote]
I had alot of fun in Boston. Unfortunately no fortuitous meetings with any hot Irish men, at least not ON St. Patricks day 
but I had a pretty good weekend beforehand.
The BB press is good for people that have shoulder injuries, not that I have ever knwingly had a shoulder injury but my shoulders like to act like they ahve been injuried shrugs
If by labeled BB you mean the little “mini BB” as I like to call them you can’t actually do this exercise with those. What you do is take a regular 45lb empty BB and place the end of it in a corner.
On the end that is sticking out you place the weight. Right now I am at 25lbs. From there you pick it up amd rest the end in the palm of your hand and just push up.
I actually think I may make a video for this because I cannot find any videos that show how to do this, only some pictures.
This was my second week back to DLing, I notice I forgot to report on it last week but I did 5x5x135 and it all went well. Not to mention last week I was in a rush to get my party on so I did a kind of mini-workout anyways.
So on to this week…
Deadlift 1x5x135, 2x5x145, 2x5x155
No straps and it all went well.
Goblet Squat 3x12x65
I stayed at a lower weight cause it was a 3x12 set.
Goodmorning 1x8x45, 1x8x65, 1x8x75
I did try a 1x8x85 but I could feel it more in my back then hamstrings so I brought it back down.
CG Bench 1x10x45, 1x8x65, 3x5x85, 2x5x90
Some older guy told me that an 85lb CG bench was impressive and that most guys here couldn’t do that. I’m not sure is that is true or not becasue I have never seen anyone else attempt them in my gym. But it was nice to hear
Seated tricep dip (machine) 2x8x110, 2x8x120
These felt strangely easy today shrugs
Well I did go to the gym today, cardio, HIIT and all that. But I came across my old measurements from January 2007 when I first started hitting the gym regularly and they were
Chest : 44
Waist : 36
Hips : 44
and today they are
Chest : 39 (I feel like 5 inches of feminity melted away right there :p)
Waist : 32
Hips : 40.5
I wish I had measured arms and quads then too so I would have a record but I will put up what I have now so I can look back
Quads : Rt. 25.5 Lft 25.25
Bicep : Rt. 13 Lft 13
This morning was ok, though it could of gone better. I am not sure if the Corner BB Press I did last week may have irritated my shoulder or not. It is supposed to be for people prone to shoulder injury and it is very possible I did them wrong when I last did them but since then I have experienced minor shoulder disconfort. Today though, while no direct shoulder work I definently felt it. Perhaps I need a better warm-up… I’m just not sure.
Bench Press 1x10x45, 1x5x65, 2x5x85, 2x5x95
NG DG Press 1x8x30, 2x8x35
Inclined DB Press 3x12x30 (started at 35lb but ouch shoulder! or maybe I am just getting weaker pouts)
T-Bar Rows 3x8x45
HS Iso High Row 1x5x55, 2x5x65
HS Iso Row 3x5x45 ( I don’t like this machine! It does not fit me, I can’t reach the grips, the only way to adjust the seat is up and down, and because I have to reach so far to get to the handel grips my boobs get squished out to the sides and I can’t straighten my arms completely therefore I fell like I am missing half the movement!)
I’m gonna talk to my trainer about my difficulties today and see what he says, I’ll keep you updated 
OMG those measurements must make you so proud! Very impressive.
I did the goblet squat picking up the DB from the bench, like you suggested, and they were much better. Thanks for the advice and keep up the good work!
Michele
[quote]aeromom wrote:
OMG those measurements must make you so proud! Very impressive.
I did the goblet squat picking up the DB from the bench, like you suggested, and they were much better. Thanks for the advice and keep up the good work!
Michele[/quote]
Thanks Michele!
I am happy with the measurements, happier they are kind of even all around too 
Though I am sort of disappointed that I didn’t keep up with it. As it is now it might have taken me 14 mnths just to lose those inches where if I stayed at the weight loss I could of had double that off or possibly more by this time.
Well I have to start somewhere and here is where that is
I am glad the goblet squats are working out better for you now. Last timeI did them I wondered how they were working out for you. Now that I am doing 3x12 instead of 3x8 it suddenly has a whole new meaning… ouch! but in a good way
The one thing I am sure about on my Squat days in that I am going to be sweating very quickly upon starting. I did not disappoint myself this morning
Squat 1x10x45, 1x5x95, 2x5x115, 2x5x135
I hurt my back so soon after getting to 135 in my squat that doing it again after a few weeks was surprisingly challenging. As long as I feel no effects in my back though I look forward staying with in next week and moving on.
Split Leg Squat 3x8x35db
This is one of the last things I did and the movement itself is fine, it’s holding the weight that gets me cause my hands are kinda tired at this point.
SLDL streching w/ no weight 1x12x45, 1x12x95, 2x12x115
I know 115lbs w/ no straps is no big deal but really, to me, I am very pleased w/ myself
BB curls 3x8x50, 2x5x55
Hi Ronda,
Been lurking for a few weeks and wanted to congratulate you on your weight/inch loss. Great results.
AmyMichelle
[quote]BlondeBombChelle wrote:
Hi Ronda,
Been lurking for a few weeks and wanted to congratulate you on your weight/inch loss. Great results.
AmyMichelle[/quote]
Thank you!
Welcome out of lurkdom!
In order not to lose too much muscle I have to cycle my diet this time but I am hoping for at least another 4 inches off, hopefully in a shorter amount of time
Congratulations on your loss Keep up the good work!
[quote]buckeye girl wrote:
Congratulations on your loss Keep up the good work![/quote]
Thank you!
I am hoping to report better numbers when I am done with this cycle
[quote]rondastarr wrote:
buckeye girl wrote:
Congratulations on your loss Keep up the good work!
Thank you!
I am hoping to report better numbers when I am done with this cycle :)[/quote]
What type of cycle will you be doing? Can you post a sample?
AM
[quote]BlondeBombChelle wrote:
rondastarr wrote:
buckeye girl wrote:
Congratulations on your loss Keep up the good work!
Thank you!
I am hoping to report better numbers when I am done with this cycle
What type of cycle will you be doing? Can you post a sample?
AM[/quote]
Well being that I am a type 1 diabetic I can’t exactly go about a fat loss diet with something like the V diet or the Anabolic diet. I actually need to eat a certain amount of carbs a day inorder for me to take insulin 
which really annoys me.
When I first went about losing weight I went to a dietition and she put me on a 1200 calorie diet and it really worked for me.
The reason I have to cycle this is because last year doing this I ended up crashing my metabolism. I also don’t want to lose too much mucsle, which seems inevitable on this low calorie of a diet, thus another reason to cycle. I have a 15 lb fat loss goal this cycle and then I will up my calories, I’m not sure to where yet, and work on building a few muscle pounds. Then I’ll do it all over again.
I can tell you exactly what I eat because I tend to do est about the same thing everyday.
1 serving oatmeal 150 calories, 3grms fat, 27 carbs
1 TBSP peanut butter 94 cals, 8 grms fat, 3 carbs
1 serving low fat cottage cheese 90 cals, 1.5 grm fat, 6 carbs
4 oz pineapple 60 cals, 0 fat, 16 carbs.
2.5 oz chicken 117 cals, 2.5 fat, 0 carbs
2 oz low fat cheese 140 cals, 8 grms fat, 2 carbs
2 rice cakes 90 cals, 0 fat, 16 carbs
(4ozs fruit if needed for low blood sugar 70 cal, 16 carbs)
8ozs baby carrots 80 cals, 0 fat, 18 carbs
(4 oz fruit if needed for low blood sugar 70 cal, 16 carbs)
Dinner varies
Meat (steak of chicken 5-6 ozs) 250-280 cals
Low fat carb 30-40 (usually sweet potato) 100 cals
Superfoods cause it’s easy
I have to give myself room for low blood sugar snacks and if I don’t use up those calories I sometimes don’t bother eating them or I will tack them on depending on if I still have to go to the gym or am feeling really hungry.
I’m sick!
I couldn’t even go to the gym for the last 2 days and I’m not going to make it today.
Hopefully by Monday I will be back though
[quote]rondastarr wrote:
I’m sick!
I couldn’t even go to the gym for the last 2 days and I’m not going to make it today.
Hopefully by Monday I will be back though :)[/quote]
Hey Ronda - Wassup?
[quote]rondastarr wrote:
Cornor Barbell Press… These are new I’m not even sure if I am doing these right. [/quote]
Make sure you keep your elbow tucked in by your side, don’t flare it out, and try to keep your shoulder back. That will keep you from stressing the wrong part of your shoulder and hurting it.
These are awesome btw, you never see the frat boys doing them. They just stare at you and wonder why you aren’t doing curls or shrugs.
[quote]Renton wrote:
rondastarr wrote:
I’m sick!
I couldn’t even go to the gym for the last 2 days and I’m not going to make it today.
Hopefully by Monday I will be back though
Hey Ronda - Wassup?[/quote]
If you mean pertaining to me being sick it is just a head cold/upper respiratory thing that has zapped all my strength. I really want to go to the gym, I just can’t get out of bed
But maybe I am feeling better since I am sitting here now hopes
Thanks for checking in
[quote]sic wrote:
rondastarr wrote:
Cornor Barbell Press… These are new I’m not even sure if I am doing these right.
Make sure you keep your elbow tucked in by your side, don’t flare it out, and try to keep your shoulder back. That will keep you from stressing the wrong part of your shoulder and hurting it.
These are awesome btw, you never see the frat boys doing them. They just stare at you and wonder why you aren’t doing curls or shrugs.[/quote]
Alright, that really helps! Can you tell me if I should start with the end of the bar a few inches from the side of my shoulder or a few inches infront of it? The side feels better and makes more sence but I can’t tell from the pictures in the article.
For the most part the things I do in the gym I have never seen anyone else do. I can tell they wonder about me, lol. Esp. once I start “making up” my own exercises in the corner of the gym
Bench Press 1x10x45, 1x8x65, 2x5x85, 5x5x95
(This kinda feels like it sucked today. This is one of those exercises for me that if I am not at 110% there is no way I can get beyong 85 or 95lbs, these is no way I can half ass this at all, I eitehr can do it or I fail miserablely and get trapped under the bar, lol, and I wasn’t sure there for a moment :p)
NG DG Press 1x8x30, 2x7x35 (I just couldn’t make 8 this morning fails)
Inclined DB Press 1x8x35, 2x8x30 I forgot I was supposed to do 3x12 here, oops! (I’m starting to think, since I have been sick in bed since tuesday and have had no shoulder stresses, that these may not be helpful to my shoulder)
T-Bar Rows 1x8x45, 2x8x50 (I like these!)
HS Iso High Row 1x5x55, 2x5x65
HS Iso Row 3x5x45 ( I still don’t like these, the machine just feels wrong)
I need to go see what it is the Incline Press is hitting because not only can I feel it in my shoulder, but I can’t use as much weight as I can w/ a regular DB Press. This makes sence but I need to go look it up because I am curious as to where I need to work on.