geek gets tough

[geek23ka]

^^ This isn't a bad thing, IMO. You dive into new things, learn as much as you can and if it doesn't stick, move on. I predict you are in it for the long haul when it comes to your weightlifting though. There is so much to do and learn within that, you'll never get bored.

Deads looking good, everything looking good. Keep it up!

i do love it. ive always loved being strong and now im getting really strong. and i can keep going, like ironwill, who is such a badass. i enjoy pushing my body, and the numbers are a perpetual carrot on the stick for me to keep chasing. its good stuff.

[geek23ka]

Friday
Intensity Day Week 4
Squats
62x5
86x5
110x5
135x5
159x5 (supposed to be 3, but forgot and did 5. lean on reps 3 and 5)
110x8

Bench Press
barx5
50x5
63x5
77x5
92x3
63x8

Pendlay Row
barx5
52x5
67x5
81x5
97x3
67x8

Assistance Exercises
Bench Dips BW 3x5
Barbell Curls 50 3x5
BB Skullcrushers 50 3x5
Goodmornings 100 3x5

yesterday 30 minutes elliptical 2.3 miles. easy.

tonight i will do 30 minutes cardio.

the size 18's are still too snug too wear out, but getting there. i'm sure if i keep this up, i will be able to wear them in public by christmas

[marathonmom262]

the size 18's are still too snug too wear out, but getting there. i'm sure if i keep this up, i will be able to wear them in public by christmas

YES!!!

Great workout too! Gotta love when you see the word "easy" in anyone's journal - it means progress no matter if it is lifting or cardio

[thehobbes]

159 on squats is srs business, nice work! Other numbers look good too, and it warms my heart to see bb curls in there, srs.

[jjeane]

Geek you have so much great stuff going on in here!! The weight loss. Oh my. The peps at Christmas will not know what hit them! Esp if you OHP the tree. Please take vids if you do. We would love it!
The lifts, Oh my Geek is strong!! You just inspire me. I have faith the pants will more than fit by Christmas.

[rickiecoombs]

There is SO much incredible stuff going on in here!

I want to lose 8-10 more pounds by Christmas. That's only 6 weeks.

There is no doubt in my mind that you can achieve this goal. None. Zero. You have the work ethic and the drive. There is nothing to stop you!!

guys, i even bought a pair of jeans one size too small (regular 18's. unlike the pair of 18's that fit me. they must be oddly sized!) it would be so awesome to go home for christmas in those jeans. they havent seen me since i was 280+.

This makes me so happy! It is going to be an awesome feeling when those jeans fit you like a glove. AND the day will come when they are too big. That day will be a great day, too!

You got dis Geek. Wow they are gonna be blown away when they see you! Then you will grab the xmas tree and ohp it for a clean set of 10, they will be MEGA impressed, possibly scared.

^^ This!

So proud of you for buying those jeans - it shows that you have faith in yourself to make it happen. It's now fate - you will be wearing them for Christmas.

And this is what is so great about you. You set goals, you are determined to meet them, and you are confident that you can meet them!

i do love it. ive always loved being strong and now im getting really strong. and i can keep going, like ironwill, who is such a badass. i enjoy pushing my body, and the numbers are a perpetual carrot on the stick for me to keep chasing. its good stuff.

You are really strong. Your numbers are so impressive. They make me a little jealous, and a lot motivated.

Geek you have so much great stuff going on in here!! The weight loss. Oh my. The peps at Christmas will not know what hit them! Esp if you OHP the tree. Please take vids if you do. We would love it.

^^ IN for vids of OHPing the Christmas tree. Brilliant idea. Although, if it's a "real" tree, you might get a l'il sticky.

Sorry for such a big post - I just am filled with so much pride for you! Seriously - you are such an inspiration.

/sappymoment.

[Redfizz]

Rickie is absolutely right! You are such an inspiration. I always find your journal, because you're kicking butt! It inspires me to get off of mine.

[geek23ka]

YES!!!

Great workout too! Gotta love when you see the word "easy" in anyone's journal - it means progress no matter if it is lifting or cardio

159 on squats is srs business, nice work! Other numbers look good too, and it warms my heart to see bb curls in there, srs.

Geek you have so much great stuff going on in here!! The weight loss. Oh my. The peps at Christmas will not know what hit them! Esp if you OHP the tree. Please take vids if you do. We would love it!
The lifts, Oh my Geek is strong!! You just inspire me. I have faith the pants will more than fit by Christmas.

There is SO much incredible stuff going on in here!

There is no doubt in my mind that you can achieve this goal. None. Zero. You have the work ethic and the drive. There is nothing to stop you!!

This makes me so happy! It is going to be an awesome feeling when those jeans fit you like a glove. AND the day will come when they are too big. That day will be a great day, too!

And this is what is so great about you. You set goals, you are determined to meet them, and you are confident that you can meet them!

You are really strong. Your numbers are so impressive. They make me a little jealous, and a lot motivated.

^^ IN for vids of OHPing the Christmas tree. Brilliant idea. Although, if it's a "real" tree, you might get a l'il sticky.

Sorry for such a big post - I just am filled with so much pride for you! Seriously - you are such an inspiration.

/sappymoment.

Rickie is absolutely right! You are such an inspiration. I always find your journal, because you're kicking butt! It inspires me to get off of mine.

do not deserve your faith, ladies. do not! i really appreciate it though, bc i messed up foodwise this weekend. decided to take a break and eat at maintenance and then decided not to log it. so you know i ate more pie than maintenance.

the pie is gone. there will be more on thanksgiving and i will eat some then too. but then done until christmas.

to try and offset it this week and next i will eat 1500 calories on a few of the days. it wont eliminate the calorie increase, but it will help.

now i need to do this thing to prove you guys right

the baby has been a monkey wrench in my plans. i got 24 minutes of elliptical this morning and i did my main lifts today but not my accessory work. he is currently tolerating me on the computer, but just barely. we are baout to go out and play. i'm plying him with pretzels.

today!
24 minutes elliptical - early morning. hr 160's mostly.

MADCOW Volume Day Week 5. Monday
Squat
65x5
90x5
115x5
136x5
160x5 PR for reps. lean on 4 and 5.

Bench Press
barx5
51x5 (felt creaking business in right shoulder so did a bunch of arm circles bc ham does them)
65x5 (much better. also tightened up my body)
80x5
92x5 feelsgood.jpg. hard for the last two reps, but good.

Pendlay Rows
barx5
55x5
70x5
85x5
97x5 (all fine. i'm almost at 100 for reps! )

i am going to try and do goodmornings, situps and more elliptical tonight. need to get back in the swing of things. i didnt exercise all weekend!

[Redfizz]

do not deserve your faith, ladies. do not! i really appreciate it though, bc i messed up foodwise this weekend. decided to take a break and eat at maintenance and then decided not to log it. so you know i ate more pie than maintenance.

the pie is gone. there will be more on thanksgiving and i will eat some then too. but then done until christmas.

to try and offset it this week and next i will eat 1500 calories on a few of the days. it wont eliminate the calorie increase, but it will help.

now i need to do this thing to prove you guys right

With all do respect, you've been breastfeeding, you have two little monkeys, AND you're still lifting. You're like the Xena of balancing life and health!

Bench Press
barx5
51x5 (felt creaking business in right shoulder so did a bunch of arm circles bc ham does them)
65x5 (much better. also tightened up my body)
80x5
92x5 feelsgood.jpg. hard for the last two reps, but good.

That feeling is WONDERFUL! Is that when the endorphins are flowing? Is this what they are talking about when referring to the runner's high for lifters?

[thehobbes]

Nice job on the squat PR! Arm cirlces! Haha those help me out so much. I hope the midget takes some winter nap time so you can get some more RARW time in.

[Lou1se]

I see you are still firing! Nice work and fantastic numbers. Impressed with the deads and bench 'specially

[swooshie]

So much awesomesauce in here

Way to go, Geek!

[geek23ka]

drive by in my own darn thread, so little time available. but i found this and thought you guys might get a giggle out of it.



today so far i've blown diet (again ) macros are blown, but calories arent terrible.

ive done 45 minutes of elliptical. will do more tonight. trying to burn off some calories. holidays are not easy esp when the family is begging you to make pumpkin bread and pie and cookies etc etc

wednesday is deadlift day!

[EB68]

You are doing great geek. I wouldn't worry much about the holidays and splurging a little with the family, when I lost the weight on my first cut I got to a point to where having a cheat day once per week actually helped me lose weight faster. The stress of trying to stay on target 24/7 can have adverse affects on your progress. Just realise that 50 weeks out of the year you are doing the right thing, so a couple weeks of enjoying life won't ruin your goals.

[Redfizz]

I don't know anything about anything, but I am going to have to agree with Eric. I freaked out yesterday and ate ~2600 calories. This morning I woke up with a crazy ravenous hunger. There must be something to this!

[thehobbes]

Ah holiday foodz time, the evil grinch of a lifter's cut. I agree enjoy the holidays and enjoy some treats, but if you can keep on track most of the time then you are moving in the right direction. Hitting macros MOST of the time is better than saying ah screw it and giving up, you'll be fine. (And yeah most people do cheat meals at least once a week, pretty normal.) Hold your head high, lift some weights, eat an xmas tree sugar cookie AND some broccoli (well not together I hope lol) and carry on lady. It's all about balance.

[beatha]

Hi Geek {{waving.jpg}}

IN for deadlift day! Cutting during the holiday season is tough, cheering for you to meet our goal but don't forget to enjoy the family and a tiny bit of the food goodies.

[geek23ka]

Nice job on the squat PR! Arm cirlces! Haha those help me out so much. I hope the midget takes some winter nap time so you can get some more RARW time in.

the midget is so insane! we call him the raccoon bc it is really like lviing with one. all day long he gets into everything. spills and messes everywhere. as soon as i've cleaned one he has made another. he recently flushed a washcloth down the toilet, ruining our sewage pump (mountain living requires sewage pumps who knew?). it's a rental, too :embarrassed:

thank you so much for the arm circles idea. just by reading your log, i get so many ideas.

I see you are still firing! Nice work and fantastic numbers. Impressed with the deads and bench 'specially

thanks, louise! still going. even when i go nuts with food and stuff, i think logging it all here is better for me than pretending it didnt happen. i passed out at 8pm last night with the baby and woke at 3:30 ready to go. after i finish looking at journals (or haha maybe not even finish) i am getting on the elliptical while its still quiet around here.

So much awesomesauce in here

Way to go, Geek!

aw, thank you swooshie! <3

You are doing great geek. I wouldn't worry much about the holidays and splurging a little with the family, when I lost the weight on my first cut I got to a point to where having a cheat day once per week actually helped me lose weight faster. The stress of trying to stay on target 24/7 can have adverse affects on your progress. Just realise that 50 weeks out of the year you are doing the right thing, so a couple weeks of enjoying life won't ruin your goals.

you are the best, eric. for real. thank you for putting it into perspective for me.

I don't know anything about anything, but I am going to have to agree with Eric. I freaked out yesterday and ate ~2600 calories. This morning I woke up with a crazy ravenous hunger. There must be something to this!

MOAR FOOD? YES! lol

Ah holiday foodz time, the evil grinch of a lifter's cut. I agree enjoy the holidays and enjoy some treats, but if you can keep on track most of the time then you are moving in the right direction. Hitting macros MOST of the time is better than saying ah screw it and giving up, you'll be fine. (And yeah most people do cheat meals at least once a week, pretty normal.) Hold your head high, lift some weights, eat an xmas tree sugar cookie AND some broccoli (well not together I hope lol) and carry on lady. :-) It's all about balance.

holidays are really tough, esp when you are doing the mom thing and the 8 year old (almost nine. omg i'm gonna tear up!) wants to bake All The Things! he's so freaking cute. the raccoon and the monkey are so so so adorable.

Hi Geek :-) {{waving.jpg}}

IN for deadlift day! Cutting during the holiday season is tough, cheering for you to meet our goal but don't forget to enjoy the family and a tiny bit of the food goodies.

hi beatha!!! i'm doing 215x5 which i've never done so hopefully it will be a good deadlift day. i love it when you post in my journal. /fanclub fawning

[geek23ka]

17 minutes elliptical this am and then the bb woke up. :/

[Redfizz]

17 minutes elliptical this am and then the bb woke up. :/

Aw. I don't see how you do it. Amazon moms are hard core.

[tina722]

agree with everything that's been said - so, hi!

[chrylwlf]

Hi, Geek! quick de-lurk here to tell ya you are doing a fantastic job! I don't know how you mother's can do all you do & still find time for yourself! I, too, struggle with food issues (former bulimic here) & general weight/food/alcohol obsessions. For me, it is a daily struggle, just one day at a time. But, weightlifting has really given me a focus, a goal & that is helping. I read through your whole journal & will continue to follow you. You are awesome! Happy Thanksgiving!

[geek23ka]

agree with everything that's been said - so, hi!

hey tina!

Hi, Geek! quick de-lurk here to tell ya you are doing a fantastic job! I don't know how you mother's can do all you do & still find time for yourself! I, too, struggle with food issues (former bulimic here) & general weight/food/alcohol obsessions. For me, it is a daily struggle, just one day at a time. But, weightlifting has really given me a focus, a goal & that is helping. I read through your whole journal & will continue to follow you. You are awesome! Happy Thanksgiving!

chryl, thank you! wow. it's really nice of you to come in and read and stuff. if you find it useful to make a journal of your own, i'm in!

yep, i hear you on addiction issues. it's frustrating sometimes, but i completely agree that weightlifting gives me a focus. getting the next bigger number is similar to getting the next drink or big slice of pie; it's a carrot you can eternally chase for the high. i do thrive on that aspect of it and thankfully now have an outlet for that obsessive nature of mine.

MADCOW Deadlift Day Wednesday Week 5
Squats
65x5
90x5
115x5
115x5

Military Press
barx5
50x5
61x5
72x5

Deadlifts
118x5
151x5
185x5
215x5 PR for reps

PR's from here on out with MADCOW. I am so excited!

Now I am off to cook and bake. I bought pies from the local BBQ place who make ahhh-mazing pie, but lots more baking and cooking to do. Enjoy, people, bc I know I will without (too much) guilt.

if i'm not back again before thanksgiving, happy thanksgiving to everyone! you ladies (and guys!) are the best. so thankful for all of you.

[marathonmom262]

PR's from here on out with MADCOW. I am so excited!

Heck yeah! That's awesome geek - you are doing so great!

Enjoy your Thanksgiving and don't be too hard on yourself about some treats. I'm going to try to make good choices during dinner (lots of turkey, green beans, and a smidge of sweet potatoes haha) so that I can maybe enjoy a piece of pie and definitely some wine. The wine I'll have no matter what, I'll need to see what the pies look like before I make up my mind there - not going to splurge if it doesn't look worth it ya know?!!

PS - Red is right - you are totally the Xena of balancing life and health

[chrylwlf]

geek, I toy with starting my own journal. Need to get my ducks in a row!! I've learned so much just reading everyone else's, though!!

[thehobbes]

Deadlifts
118x5
151x5
185x5
215x5 PR for reps

PR's from here on out with MADCOW. I am so excited!

WAHOO!!

if i'm not back again before thanksgiving, happy thanksgiving to everyone! you ladies (and guys!) are the best. so thankful for all of you.

Happy Spiral Sliced Ham Day to you too!

(That turkey is gigantic next to those kids, they look scared lol!)

[swooshie]

Happy Thanksgiving, Geek

[UnaChispita]

Hi geek!

Happy Turkey Day!

Just have to say WOW on the DLs!!!!!!!

You inspire me lady!

[beatha]

Happy Thanksgiving Geek!!!

[geek23ka]

Heck yeah! That's awesome geek - you are doing so great!

Enjoy your Thanksgiving and don't be too hard on yourself about some treats. I'm going to try to make good choices during dinner (lots of turkey, green beans, and a smidge of sweet potatoes haha) so that I can maybe enjoy a piece of pie and definitely some wine. The wine I'll have no matter what, I'll need to see what the pies look like before I make up my mind there - not going to splurge if it doesn't look worth it ya know?!!

PS - Red is right - you are totally the Xena of balancing life and health

hey! thanksgiving was great. i ate a great meal and still feel full. omg the cleaning was neverending! it's my husband's only day off for two weeks, so i tried to make it as nice as possible. he got to play with the kids and relax. we are all watching a movie now. even the kitty is cuddled up with us.

geek, I toy with starting my own journal. Need to get my ducks in a row!! I've learned so much just reading everyone else's, though!!

the people here are amazing, so if you respond well to encouragement and need information, i think that its worth the time investment. i've learned so so much and enjoy everyone here. even the people i don't interact with, i still learn from them.

WAHOO!!

Happy Spiral Sliced Ham Day to you too!

(That turkey is gigantic next to those kids, they look scared lol!)

turkey say NOM NOM NOM.

Happy Thanksgiving, Geek

LOL!!!!! this is SO me omfg. hahahahaa thanks, swoosh

Hi geek!

Happy Turkey Day!

Just have to say WOW on the DLs!!!!!!!

You inspire me lady!

hey una! thanks. ya make me blush.

Happy Thanksgiving Geek!!!

and to you, ms. b. and happy thanksgiving to obi-wan, as well