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Post by tiffany on Jul 24, 2006 18:39:51 GMT -5
You are still doing great despite coming off a low/no carb day-personally I wouldn't even be able to get out of bed with that level! Can you eat squash? what types of rice are you eating? I love squash!!! Never thought of adding it to my diet. I don't have a lot of prep time for meals or to look into alternatives so it always seems to be the same old boring stuff. I usually buy a brown/wild grain mix but try others from time to time.
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Post by Karrie on Jul 24, 2006 18:48:05 GMT -5
Todays work out. Still having a problem with energy so not so happy with wo today. Struggled big time with the pull ups today It's one of the problems with having to work out in the morning. I come off of a low or no carb day and don't have a chance to reload before hitting the gym. I've added bananas to my prework shake but I didn't get any extra kick from it today. 5 min warm up on treadmill Pull Ups 24@bw (40sec rest) Deadlifts 12@95,12@100x2 Barbell Rows 12@55x3 Neutral Grip Pulldowns 12@80x2 Barbell Curls 4@45x6,5@50 Preacher Curls (e-z bar) 10@30x3 Knee Ins with ball/Reverse Curl with ball/Crunches/Bridge 20X3 each/1 min bridges 20 min cardio on elliptical You look like your wo was pretty good, 50lb bb curls and 100lb dead lifts that is pretty AWESOME!!!! Now pull ups, for me, they are tough whether I have alot of energy or if I am low on energy . In the morning have you tried having old fashioned oats prior to your wo? They stick with you better and obviously are carbs and they will help you get going. Just a thought!!!!
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Post by beckie on Jul 25, 2006 1:11:50 GMT -5
I have heard lately alot of bodtbuilders are adding a small amount of oats into their shakes pre and post workout,not sure if you are interested in trying this kind of thing...its only about a tablespoon at each serve. You could also try adding a shake into some oats....if you use vanilla pp its quite tasty.
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Post by tiffany on Jul 25, 2006 6:41:13 GMT -5
Oats is a great idea. Right now I'm on a trim down so no carbs pre work out. Once I start bulking again I will try and add some but my stomach justs doesn't like food so close to waking up and usually sends me rushing to the bathroom to hurl Beckie, you're right about the shake thing. I actually ground up oatmeal in a good ole coffee bean grinder to make it a powder. I always carry a spare protein shake with me as I never now what my day will turn out like and will add some ground oatmeal to it if I also need carbs. Gotta run and pack my lunch, have to go get some xrays of my lower back, doc doesn't like th popping noises it's been making
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Post by Karrie on Jul 25, 2006 12:34:35 GMT -5
I hope your back is ok! Does the doc have any idea why the popping sound? Herniated disc maybe?
I have never heard of adding ground oats to protein shake. That is actually a good idea!!!! I also love that you bring a big bag to work with food in it...I do the exact same thing...my co-workers laugh at me as they watch me eat my meals on schedule...gotta do it!!!! ;D
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Post by sapphire on Jul 25, 2006 16:26:31 GMT -5
Hey Tiff Hope you back is OK!!
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Post by sunshineslynn on Jul 26, 2006 10:32:31 GMT -5
Just popping in to see how you are feeling....workouts look great and I sooo love my oats in my protien shakes....
smiles s
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Post by tiffany on Jul 26, 2006 21:03:04 GMT -5
Well got my xray results back today. Not as back as doc thought, but still not good. I have osteoarthritus involving the L4,L5 and S1 facet joints as well as degenerative spondylolisthesis at the L4-5. They want me to start physio to learn exercises to strengthen my back (lol I was wearing my suit and took my jacket off, had a tight t-shirt on underneath, doc just stared and said, well not sure if they can show you anything you don't already know Todays work out Bench Press 4@90x4,4@95x2 Incline DB Press 12@30x2,10@30 Decline DB Press (neutral grip) 10@25x2 Shoulder Press (HS) 4@30x4,4@32.5x2 Upright Rows 12@60x3 Dips 4@bwx6 Lying Tricep Extensions 12@35x2,10@35 Cable Crunches/Lying Leg Raises 20@80/20@5 x3 20 min cardio Felt a bit better today, maybe anti inflammatory doc gave me is starting to kick in
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Post by sunshineslynn on Jul 27, 2006 11:25:51 GMT -5
HUUUGGGGSSS......well funny my hubby has that same thing with his back. He is doing much better since they started the anit inflammatories to along with the phyiscal therapy. So I am sure you will be feeling great once those meds start helping you.
Great workout to on top of all that you are still really strong.
Smiles s
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Post by Karrie on Jul 27, 2006 15:06:52 GMT -5
GREAT WO!!!!! Very strong chest WO!!!! #arockon6ha# AWESOME that you can do dips.....can't do them!! The anti-inflammatories will definitely help your back and should help your hip too!!!!
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Post by beckie on Jul 27, 2006 18:34:39 GMT -5
I've had bad injuries to L4 and L5 so I can sympathise with your situation...the one thing I would add in is some core stabilisation work for your deep abdominals,that has really helped me no end and I've had no lower back pain since I've been doing it!
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Post by tiffany on Jul 28, 2006 16:20:48 GMT -5
HUUUGGGGSSS......well funny my hubby has that same thing with his back. He is doing much better since they started the anti inflammatories to along with the phyiscal therapy. So I am sure you will be feeling great once those meds start helping you. Great workout to on top of all that you are still really strong. Smiles s Thanks Do you know what anti inflam he is on? And how long has he been taking them? I see the ortho doc Aug 4th, so hopefully I will get more answers. I am going to push for an MRI as I have some numbness running down my right leg and into my foot. It really affects my leg work outs and causes them to fatigue much earlier than I want them too.
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Post by tiffany on Jul 28, 2006 16:41:48 GMT -5
Well the meds do help during the day but night is still pretty rough. My leg constantly goes numb and twitches and I am always having to change positions so I seem to be always tired. Went to Troy's last night so I was able to do my leg wo at his gym this morning which I love cause of the equipment.
squats 12@100x3,12@105x2 leg press 15@150,15@170,15@190 leg extension 80x15,13,12 lying leg curls 70x15,15,13 standing calf raises 100x18,15,15 seated calf raises 15@45,20@35
Calves have been cramping lately so had to go really light.
Getting dirty looks from the kids, they want the computer, and dinner, gotta go.
Hope everyone has a great weekend ;D
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Post by Karrie on Jul 28, 2006 19:48:08 GMT -5
STRONG LEG WO!!!! Your squats and leg presses were AMAZING!!!! #smileycheeleader9un#
I am glad the meds help during the day...hopefully they will begin to help in the evening! If not give the doc a call to see what else they can try so your sleep gets better!!!
Have a wonderful weekend!!!!
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Post by beckie on Jul 29, 2006 1:34:23 GMT -5
injuries to the L4 and L5 area often give symptoms like sciatica-thats what I had,pins and needles right down to my calf-not nice,but it did get better! Take Care
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Post by tiffany on Jul 29, 2006 11:02:03 GMT -5
You gals are the best thanks. Slept in so no early bird at the gym today Flat bench press to clavicle (SM) 50lbx10,10,8 Incline flyes 20lbx12,12,10 Front plate raises 20lbx12,12,12 (used a db) Bent laterals 10lbx15,15,15 Dips BWx6,6,6 Decline DB extension 15lbx12,12,10 Cable cruches ss Leg Raise 60lb/bw x15 each x3 Crunches ss with oblique crunches on mat 20 each x3 weighted pelvic raise ss donkey kicks 35lb/5lb x15 each x3 Lots of work around the house today so no time for cardio but I am sure I will make it up with all the running around I will be doing.
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Post by Karrie on Jul 29, 2006 12:45:22 GMT -5
Another GREAT wo there missy!!!!! I love it that you do dips....no one at my gym really does 'em!!!!! #arockon6ha#
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Post by tiffany on Jul 30, 2006 19:38:18 GMT -5
Thanks Karrie, I think the meds are finally working, I actually felt like I got a goodnights sleep last night. Cardio only today, it was raining so 20 minutes treadmill and 20 minutes elliptical. I prefer to do my cardio only days outside but no such luck today. Off to bed and heres' hoping I get another good sleep, cant wait to hit those weights in the morning #bbenchpress4zy#
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Post by tiffany on Jul 31, 2006 6:53:57 GMT -5
Humm, not sure what happened but I'm not gonna complain. No pain last night but I just couldn't sleep...too much on my mind I guess. But I still had a GREAT workout Pull Ups 5@BWx5 Deadlifts 12@100x3 BB Rows 12@60x3 NG Pulldowns 12@80x2 BB Curls 5@45, 6@45 Preacher Curls (e-z bar) 12@30x2,10@30 Incline Crunches/Lying Leg Raises 15@25lb/15@5lb x3 30 min treadmill 12 incline / 4.5 speed last 3 min 15/5 Wasn't sure how to show it but I think this might work. Anything in Italics is done with a 10 sec rest between each rep and then a 20 sec rest between sets except the pull ups, still need a 60 sec rest there . Off to shower, eat and work. Have a wonderful day
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Post by sunshineslynn on Jul 31, 2006 13:04:03 GMT -5
some energy waves for you ~~~~~~~~~~~~ since you did not sleep well. You still got a wonderul workout in....
smiles s
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