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Also...the thing about Bodybuilders.com is the fact that it is essentially a RETAIL site. It exists for one reason: To sell product. And quite a lot of the products they sell are really geared towards 'hardcore' bodybuilders, and a lot of them are a waste of money, quite frankly.
If you want exercise routines, I'd use either Krista's Stumptous site, or www.abcbodybuilding.com, or just go to the library and check out some books (Krista has some recommended reading on her site as well!). Just my two cents. |
Oh, oh yes. I'll have a look at the abc one as well. Thanks all!
Now I have a question. (what another one?) I did lower body yesterday and back today and now my tailbone hurts. I'm gonna take ibuprophen and do the heat and cold thing (watching the hockey game) But do you have some tips for me? Stretches or something? |
Meg – Happy to have you back sistah :grouphug:... Wow that was quite the pic !!
Mel – Get well soon girl!! Healing vibes headin’ your way!! Cindy – thanks for the reminder of setting goals again... I think that has been the problem in August... GG – I’m so happy that your loan came through... How elated you must be... And your nails will thank you too...:lol: I didn’t know kitchen cabinet do NOT come with the house in Europe??!! 2sw33t -- “hitting that scale goal by the end of the year” – A bell went off when I read that for some reason... and with that in mind, like Cindy, will have a goal for Christmas... Kayaking does sound like fun DH mentioned that we should take lessons next year... He and I really must get into doing something healthy together other than make meals and eat healthy, although that is a good thing to do together. But DH although lean could use some muscles on that little body, cardio wouldn’t hurt the man either... Also congrats on planning ahead your meals, that’s really half the battle! I have the same problem in the gym with DS about grasping the concept of not rounding his back but not overarching and sticking his butt out. I sure could use some suggestions there too... I’m not very good at explaining things like that... Tiki -- Don’t IMO make a big fuss about the girls calling... If it gets really bad maybe set a time limit on the call 5 mins lets say, and then set another time limit no calls after 7:30PM or 8PM whatever time you think is appropriate, unless it’s homework related. Try to encourage more the “just friends” instead of “bf” or “gf” theme and group outings to the show etc. As for the arm exercise without weights the Downward Dog that Rochemist mentioned, reminded me of another Yoga exercise that really hits the arms which is also a warm up to the headstand....It’s like the downward facing dog but you do it on your elbows and your fingers are interlocked and you bring your chin to touch them... it’s kind of like pushups on your elbow with your butt in the air...:lol:... I can’t find a pic of it at the moment but I’ll keep looking... SusanB -- Oh, I can’t wait for the quiet house next Monday... I have not had one since June when school let out... Even though the kids are 14 and 16, they still feel sometimes like they are attached to my hip... Like I need to be wider there!! Aw, but I do love them to bits because soon they’ll be gone, in 4 years DS will be 20!! Holy *bleep* ... I’m glad you liked the CC and Jello, I haven’t had it myself in ages and being its 10PM at the moment and I’m a bit hungry, I could use a bit or two of that concoction, but I won’t, I’m gonna go to bed in a few minutes instead... Chris –:wave: Pop in more often I love your posts!! Jack -- I would ABSOLUTELY buy a membership from someone like you... I know you’ll be the best person behind that counter!! I’m so happy for you my “honey do”... hehehe... I have a list longer than my arm for my hubby, count yourself lucky you aren’t married to da :queen: !!! Well I’m certainly long winded tonite aren’t I?? I have been MIA of late and only lurking.... Exercise has been very good I must say, but food has sucked!! Tomorrow school is officially in and it’s back to the routine!! Yay for routines at times I tell ya... I did have a very good leg workout today... Well getting :yawn: here so I must go... Dip where are ya?? Hi to everyone else... I be back tomorrow!! TTFN :wave: |
Hey, my sistahs Ilene and Chris are back in the house! :D Things are WAY too quiet when you’re not around, chickies! So, Ilene, what’s been up with the food? Too much junk in the house? (not those :devil: granola bars again!) No time to plan? Bad habits sneeeeaking back in? Good thing that we get a brand new day every day, eh? I’ve been on a clean eats roll since I got back last Friday and every day is easier than the one before … makes me wonder why I let myself screw up since I KNOW I just end up feeling like crap, mentally and physically. :dizzy:
Life is settling back down here and I’ve had four outstanding UB workouts over the last four days — shoulders, arms, chest, and back — so I do believe that today’s Leg Day! :dance: (Susan — I do a five day split, like Mel was talking about, so that even though I do four days of UB a week, they’re four different muscle groups and all have a chance to recover before I work them again a week later — it’s kind of advanced program and the three-day split that Mel described sounds like it would be perfect for you now ;) ). Yep, Mel — all my muscles hurt so gooooood :lol: . Seriously, it’s remarkable how sore I’ve gotten after missing just one week of workouts. Carrying furniture up three flights of stairs with DS apparently didn't count as a workout as far as my body’s concerned! As for legs today, I’ve started doing deadlifts again, though I’m never sure whether to do them on Leg Day or Back Day. And I want to try some funky squat lunges that I saw someone doing — just to keep changing things up. Track lunges will be on the menu too, along with squats. Tiki — I thought of you while I was gone because guess what was right down the street from DS’s new apartment? A KK store! :devil: :devil: :devil: Complete with seductive odors wafting out at all hours of the day and night …. I had to do a lot of cussing, let me tell you! :lol: Chris — WTG on the cardio! It’s a great feeling isn’t it? As to veggie recipes, I’m looking for anything that’s good, so lay them on me, regardless of cheese :faint: and I can play with them. Susan—I’ve never had a problem with my tailbone so can’t help you out specifically, but rest and ibuprophen are usually the right things for something like that. I think I'd wait until the pain is gone to work out LB again if I were you. Hope it feels better soon! :) How's C6 going, Cindy? Off to a great start, I hope! Hi to all :wave: and have a great day! |
Hey Meg :wave: You early bird you!! No, it hasn't been the granola bars, although I have had one or two but not six in a row...whew, for that!! Just tooooo many BLT's that add up over time... oh, and last but not least WINE!!!!!
So I'm back on track with thoughtful eating and planning, planning, planning... Cindy -- Are you taking pics? Don't be shy, to show 'em to us, but if you are just take them for yourself for accountability and motivation...;) Today is shoulders for moi... I haven't done them since the 21st, so it's time...I really really like L2L's cable workout it's a tough one but very effective. Then afterwards I have to run 5k and I just may try it outside weather permitting...or on the :tread: if it's not nice... Well it's shower time...TTFN...WORK !!! :eek: SUCKS !! |
Hey everyone!
Happy to report I've nearly 3 perfect BFL days under my belt! My workouts have been great, extra walking in every day at lunch, and my calories are right around 1600ish - close enough for me for now. I'm pretty tired due to the more aggressive workouts (I was really coasting lately), so the tired=hungry thing is messing with me. Ilene - yes, already took pictures - they're not pretty, and it was the first day of TOM, so maximum puffiness! But, as I haven't taken any since late April, it was time... I think I"ll keep them to myself until some improvement has been made - that 5# I gained back definitely shows! And why does it always go right to your middle??? You'll also be happy to hear I've started a new Ab program - it's a 12-week program to go along with BFL timing - and I'm squeezing the exercises in between UBWOs and LBWOs instead of doing on cardio days. Seems to work better for me, even if it means I have to do them in "public"! I was thinking about Mel this morning, while doing leg presses. We don't have a sled, so I have to use a machine, and it maxes out at 300#. I'm already at 220#, so it's just a matter of weeks before I'm up to 300#. I was wondering what I"d do then, but then I remembered what Mel said, and decided that I'd just increase my reps - 300# is plenty, and I don't want big bulky legs either! Well, I'd better get back to work - have a few more hours to put in... Hope everyone is doing well. Hiya Dip - where are you? Cindy |
Good Afternoon LWL,
What a crazy week this has been, I have opened up this page every day and f i n a l l y was able to read it today. I do most of my reading during lunch so if I have to cut it short there goes my reading time. I have managed to keep up with my workouts, did UB Monday and will do LB tonight. I can still feel my workout from Monday, I just love it. Meg, it is so nice to have you back, it is way to quiet here with you gone too. I was thinking about you this morning when I saw the forecast for Frances. It’s a good thing you made your trip when you did, the weather along the east coast is going to get pretty nasty again. Ilene, I relate so well to routine. M-F I do so well eating and working out but the weekends can really mess up my “system”. I think it is because I have time to myself before work to workout, pack lunch, and plan my day. On the weekends I don’t have that precious time. GG, Congratulations on the house. I learn so much on this site, I had no idea you have to negotiate the kitchen cupboards. Jack, I would think they would be begging you to work for them. You would be perfect for a sales position ESPECIALLY in a gym. Sorry that you had that spill, if it was your brakes you may not want to apply for any bicycle mechanic positions. :lol: (Sorry, couldn’t resist, I really do hope you weren’t hurt.) SusanB, Keep asking those questions. Not all of us are experienced and I’m learning so much from the responses to your questions. Well my lunch is up so hi to everyone and I'll talk to you all later. |
E -- even though I'm out of harms way now, I'm a very worried mama about the storm that coming since DS is right in the center of the forecasted storm track. It's supposed to be twice as wide as Charlie and more powerful. :eek: I'm actually about to call DS and see if I can talk him into driving north on Friday since he has a four day weekend ... the Orlando area hasn't even begun to recover from the last hurricane and another one would be absolutely devastating.
He's only 18 and on his own for the first time ... |
Darn, I have to post another quickie one! :( D wants the puter...
But I did want to share that I've had a superb day too... Food was spot on and I just didn't have time to go to the gym but I did go out and jogged 6k or 3.7miles for my American friends... I feel great!! Cindy -- I have to take pics also, but I'm waiting for our new camera... Ok, it's just an excuse I'll do it later... TTFN...Luv yas all!! |
Good morning LWL.
I have been rearranging my workouts this week, and have started working out in the mornings. Strangely enough, I have no problems lifting heavy at 7 in the morning (I really thought I would!). I have been lifting to failure both Monday (lower body) and Wednesday (upper body), increasing quite a lot of weight too. And I got sore! :D As for the squats – I worry that if I put too much weight on the bar I won’t be able to lift it off my shoulders and up on the rack without dropping it to the floor when I’m done. I guess I just have to work on getting stronger arms, huh? Jack – hope you didn’t get hurt. And Ilene – I loved the jello, cottage cheese and strawberries too! |
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When I first read this I thought you were concerned just generally with lifting more weight and possibly dropping it, and wanted to share a tip that my husband (former powerlifter) taught me just this week. Load the bar with the higher weight, set the safety bars really high (say a foot under the rack assuming you are lifting the weight off the rack on your shoulders) and do half squats down to the safety bars. It really helps with the fear that you won't be able to unrack safely or squat safely (fear's the main thing holding back my squats.) Then next time you work out, lower the safety bars another notch, until you're doing a full squat with the formerly scary weight. Hope everyone's having a great and powerful day! Linda C. |
Hi Linda! Thanks for coming out of lurkdom :wave:
That was exactly my reaction to mette's post about squats, too. Check the equipment, and if you are really lifting the bar to re-rack it, get someone to show you how to change the pins on the squat rack or the hooks on a power cage if that's what you use. One of the most useful things I was taught was how to safely dump the bar. When I first started lifting, my trainer set the safeties right where they should be, had me go down into a proper squat with an empty bar, and dump it backwards. I practiced with increasing amounts of weight so that if the day ever arose when I needed to do it, I would feel comfortable knowing that the safeties would hold, I wouldn't break my back, or die of embarrassment :o Leg day yesterday was brutal; I'm hobbling around like a ninty year old with bad arthritis! Feels great :D Mel |
Really??? See, this is why posting in, and reading this forum is so good! I always learn something. Linda and Mel: thank you! :wave:
I had a session with an instructor when I started; he helped me put together my program, and went through the different exercises, proper form, etc. with me. But as for the rack – I walk up to it, face first – lift the bar off the rack and put it on my shoulders, back off a couple of steps and do the squats. I started off with the bar (45lbs) and that was OK to lift with my arms – but as I’m adding weight, it’s getting harder to lift. Tomorrow I’ll get somebody to show me how to do this, and see if this is a kind of rack where it can be done. Linda – great tip about safety bars too. And Mel about learning how to safely dump the bar, ditto. Thanks! :D |
Mette -- I looked for a little video to show you how to do squats (since a picture is worth a thousand words :) ) but couldn't find one that shows how to get the bar off the rack. So, here goes in words: set the bar at shoulder height on the pins. Walk up to the bar and duck under it. Back up into the bar until it's resting on your shoulders but still on the pins. Lift up with your shoulders to get the bar off the pins and then walk backwards a few steps, set your feet comfortably, and do the squats. When you're done, walk forward into the pins and set the bar down. Your arms never have to lift the bar.
I'm sure there's someone at the gym who can help you with this or you can just watch other people as they do squats. ;) Hope that helps! If anyone's interested, here are two web sites that have nice little video clips of exercise demos: http://www.fitsite.com/anatomy.cfm and http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html |
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