The Never-Too-Late Tattoo Parlor

Training
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Koub: It’s always nice to be outside in the morning. Better to be outside running. But, whatever. Taking time to look at the world around you is important. It’s pretty fucking spectacular.

Dex and Lula: Agreed.

Cal: I haven’t been running much. It’s not that. I’m pretty sure it’s the DLs. Which sucks too.

Alexus: That’s a great one. Thanks for putting it in my log!

Masch: Thanks for the squat love. It suprises me, but I am on a mission to bring my squat on par with my DL. Lot’s of work to do!. Benching set up? Hmm I still haven’t figured out what to do with my pony tail. So no, I don’t have a good one. I don’t know where to put the bench under the rack. Where my head should be on the bench or where my head should be in relationship to the bar…my set up is random!

Patch: Thanks for your kind words. I need to catch up with your log still. It’s super busy! But always entertaining. I enjoy reading about your journey too.

Eliott: Thank you so much. I enjoy writing, and I very much appreciate your kind words.

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Catching up:

Mon: Started dieting for pullups. 4 mile run. Sciatica was not an issue.

Tues: Pullups 12, 3x8, 3x6, 1x4. MP missed. was supposed to do 75x3 or 4 only got 2!

Wed: Gymnastics. See video to be posted later. Rope climb–I like doing. After I get my 25 pullups I climbing to the top. I try to stay far away from failure on the rope now because I don’t want to undermine pullup guys programming. And we haven’t discussed my extra curricular climbing activities. Also, I’m sure this is already clear, but yes I am a douche bag!

Thursday: Squats. Shoot I can’t find my paper. I did them anyway. And then went running about 4 miles. Last week I was super sore from squats–I think because I didn’t run after them . TOday, not sore! Running is awesome. Ok, I also had less bbb sets y’day, but still running is awesome.

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Diet: I know my new year’s resolution was to ban diet talk from my log, but like most resolvers I really didn’t mean it when I said I was going to do it. So, yeah diet talk.

Pullup guy wants me to walk 30 min a day on the days I don’t run. Walking 30 minutes takes a long time. Are we there yet? Running is better.

FOr a variety of reasons I’m trying intermittent fasting. Yesterday at work, I walk before lunch, walk to get my lunch. By the time I get back to the office at 1 pm I am starving. Seriously. I eat like a wild animal at my desk. It’s disgusting. My life is so privileged. Has anyone ever read THE ROAD? Great book to read while you’re dieting. You’ll feel like an asshole whenever you complain about being hungry or wanting this or that.

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In other exciting news, I learned how to use the timer on my camera. So, I checked out my back today.

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And gymnastics. You tube has said no to my audio, so enjoy the silence.

My back flexibility still fucking sucks!

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This picture was up and then it wasn’t. Also from today.

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Jeez, you is ripped. And I didn’t see much lack of flexibility there but I’m comparing to me. My t-spine doesn’t have any extension. None. Nada. Zilch. Any back bend I do is entirely lumbar, which isn’t healthy. My bridge is woeful and there’s no way I could do a back walkover like that. My hat is off to you.

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I vote that your shoulder flexibility sucks, not your back (not a bad thing. that flexibility got me shoulder surgery).

And also, your back is fucking sick. I’d like to bring you into class for show and tell. That comment your husband made a while back (which, by the way, he sounds perfect) (creeper alert, creeper alert. sorry if that went there), is so so true. That’s a back that says dedication.

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OH MAH GAWD!!!

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^^
that was my jaw hitting the keyboard.
Hmn, maybe you hate dieting because you are already LEANASFUKKKK!?

Just sayin.

and again, GOTTDAM!

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[quote]Nadia Comeandeat wrote:
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This picture was up and then it wasn’t. Also from today. [/quote]

What have I missed??!! negleteful would be an understatement.

My god Nadia, I only have to see your back to know that you are hand grenades & hurricanes.

STUNNING!

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[quote]Nadia Comeandeat wrote:
Koub: It’s always nice to be outside in the morning. Better to be outside running. But, whatever. Taking time to look at the world around you is important. It’s pretty fucking spectacular.
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That is the reason why I moved back to Montana. I couldn’t live without seeing my mountains everyday.

Your back is fucking awesome. Pullups are yours this time. No going back.

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WOW you look freakin’ awesome, man! Lean and strong.
Rope climbing sounds really fun/monkey-like. All you gymnastics people are so lucky you get to do all this cool, different stuff.

Good luck with the IF!

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ya, dieting???(or what you call ‘eating healthy’)

I’d say whatever your doin is working.
But I understand your need to at least see if eating better could you make you EVEN MORE badass.

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Watching the vid again, I tend to agree with chou. Shoulder flexibility isn’t awful but as far as gymnastics go, it could be better (mine is hideous, btw, so I’ve no room to criticise, but since you’re a perfectionist, that’s what I suggest you work on).

Incidentally, didn’t say before but going up that rope hands-only is amazing.

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You are my siren song, Nadia. HOLY FUCK!!

Your back looks unbelievable! Seriously, so strong and SO beautiful!! You are going to murder those pullups!

And whatever diet your doing, its clearly working. You are quintessentially lean and athletic. Seriously, incredible.

Fucking badass rope climbing too. And I’m happy to see that your conquering the beam. I know the beam was a goal of yours for some time, no?

I also find it HIlarious that you’re keeping secrets from your coach. HAHA! You lil pimp. FWIW, were you living in the prehistoric age, you would climbing shit all day long. Sooo…you know, it ain’t no big thing. That’s my faulty reasoning at least.

As for the bench, well, if figuring out where to put your ponytail is your only problem, then I think youre good to go. LOL! Anyways, benching is awkward! “My hand goes where? Head should go here probably…Oh, I need to push it towards my head. Pull it apart?! Tighten ass, tighten ass!” Sigh, just like my first time…

Anyways, you’re a pro now, bitch. No more fumbling around. You own that bench!

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I wear a high poney tail at the gym but for bench I undo it and tie it low in the crook of my neck with the snake length of it draping over the side of the bench.

you are one badass mofo. That back is fucking ripped and those pullups are nutters. Everytime I hit your log you remind me that where there is a will there is a way.

edit: pullups = rope pull.

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Lula: Yes, lack of shoulder flexibility probably more accurately describes my problem. Uggh. Re my husband: Yes, I’m lucky. Find a strong man–one who recognizes and appreciates a strong woman. He reminds me of who I am in my moments of weakness, makes me laugh when I’m stupid-frustrated (and otherwise all the time), comforts me when I’m afraid and on and on…

Hallowed: You’re a funny girl. It’s the magic of my closet lighting. Come in. I swear I can only see my abs in there… I’m not really physique orientated, but I will admit that I got a shot of my backside that made me wince. There is much work to do on the booty! Nah, I hate dieting because I’m a glutton. Train, eat, fuck–the holy trinity of living.

Print, you old dog, I miss the dog anyway. Hmm. You haven’t missed anything. I’m still the same. Waging my own private war against gravity and the pullup bar. But having fun–playing with this body of mine and figuring out just what it can do. t’s a pretty fun ride.

Koub: Yes to the pullups. I’m not giving up on them. I love the challenge–most days!

Spock: GYmnastics is fun, and I do enjoy the rope. IF is an adjustment for this grazer, but I’m sticking with it for now.

Mim: Eating better is a daily goal. Vegetables + protein. Need more. I am cutting a little over the next 2 weeks, but I’m being careful. I appreciate my robust metabolism and my fully functioning thyroid–I’m not going to mess that shit up for anything. No crash dieting.

Cal: Yeah, I agree about the shoulder work. My back has actually improved a bit. Rope is fun. I find my core gives out before my arms/back. It;s tough to hold your legs out.

Masch: I’ve always liked the beam. It’s an event that rewards time and hardwork. I wish I had more to give to it. I’m not keeping secrets from Pullup guy really, he knows I do gymnstics on Wed…I’m just trying not to be so needy and high maintenance?!

Also, I agree bodies were meant to climb shit (everyday)! Since I’ve been IF, I’ve been wondering if modern humans aren’t infact descended from two distinct tribes. There were the warriors–those that made big meaty kills every day or every other day and feasted on that. And then there was my tribe of people. Those who loathed blood and guts and killed nothing. They forged all day. Ate dirt and other animals’ poop. This diet was largely carb based. My people ran and Climbed things to hide and survive from the more fierce. Not many of us survived of course. But in the modern world, we are a lucky few. We are adapted to eat carbs all fucking day without consequence. It’s a theory? I should write a diet book.

Frenchie: WIll try to adjust my PT accordingly. Thanks. And yes,I have a strong will–something all of us PW have in common. Funny how a willful child is often considered to be a PIA, but it is a damn good quality to have as an adult!

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Bench yesterday. FUCK, fuck, fuck.

The good news is that I wasn’t feeling all antsy and fearful. The bad news is that I missed my last set, which was supposed to be 105x3. I only got 2. And then I did a second set 105x1. And that’s really all I had.

Kroc rows went better 50 @ 15. And then some frequency pullups.

I made a lot of progress on my bench last year and was really feeling it. Now, I don’t know what’s going on. But, meh, whatever. I’m not going to guess. It’s pullup guy’s problem.

And more running. Just 4 though. Easy.

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[quote]Nadia Comeandeat wrote:
I’m just trying not to be so needy and high maintenance?!

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I know! I KNOW!!! UGH! Its so hard to NOT want to be coddled by a coach. I often wonder if maybe the more “coachable” the individual the more half-baked they are, you know? HAHAH! “Please to approve of me?” FML.

[quote]Nadia Comeandeat wrote:
It’s a theory? I should write a diet book.

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Your theory sounds legit to me! Write book, make millions.

So why are you going against your true nature with the IFing? You can graze and get your juicy carbs with veg and fruit and nuts and whole grains - agrarian style, baby!

[quote]Nadia Comeandeat wrote:
It’s pullup guy’s problem.
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Fuck with the bench. But yeah, this is good. He’s coaching, he should figure it out.

And I think only letting 1 person give you feedback on your form, etc. makes sense right now. Sometimes its nice to hear feedback from a variety of lifters and see what sticks. But sometimes its good to just keep things consistent with just one person’s POV. It’ll get sorted, no doubt!

ok, i’m going to stop stalking you now. lol!

Till the next!

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Eh well, I’m obviously descended from a very successful tribe who were able to gorge on kills, put on fat quickly and burn it off slowly in order to survive the lean winter months. They could sprint when needed and haul a big animal carcass back to the den but hid in caves rather than climbing. I can’t climb for shit. I was reading that human flag article on the first page and realised I would never be able to do anything like that because probably 60% of my weight is below the waist and a lot of that isn’t lean mass. Grrr.

Anyway, don’t beat yourself up over the bench. You got your three reps, albeit on different attempts. I find my progress comes in waves. I don’t progress in a linear fashion and I doubt all that many people do. Some days you can crank out PRs - some days you can’t even hit your previous best. There are so many factors at play here: how stressed you are, how much sleep you got, what position you slept in, what you ate, what microbes are currently invading your immune system, where you are in your cycle, and so on and so forth. We’re not machines, even if we wish it were the case.

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Funny!!! :smiley:

I was probably in Cals tribe.

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I love watching gymnastics! This might be my new favorite log :wink: Great job on that rope climb! Holy shit.

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Love the shoulders, do want. Shoulders are my latest obsession.

[quote]Nadia Comeandeat wrote:
Taking time to look at the world around you is important. It’s pretty fucking spectacular. [/quote]

I had to quote this because it’s just so true. I’m always surprised at how much better I feel after spending a weekend outside. We’re meant to be there.

[/quote]Patch: Thanks for your kind words. I need to catch up with your log still. It’s super busy! But always entertaining. I enjoy reading about your journey too.
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My log’s a bit of a mess, I know. I’ve embraced the fact that I can’t tease the parts of my life apart well enough to have a log that’s just about training. All of me affects my training and my training affects all of me.