The Chronicles of Turkey!

[gobbles23]

Today’s workout was alright Am I ever going to adjust to this heat?? I keep getting to a point in my workouts where I just get extremely overheated and feel faint and weak and tired! It’s too hot! I’m soaking!

Horizontal Push-Pull!!!!!

Floor Presses: 3x3-5 reps
75x10
95x4
125x4
125x2
115x5

T-Bar Rows: 3x3-5 reps
+45x10
+90x5
+110x6
+110x6
+110x5

A1- Bent-Over Rows:
85x14
85x13
85x13

A2- Floor Wipers:
85x9
85x7
85x6.5



DB OH Extensions: 3x8-12 reps
45x12
45x9

(Cooled down...then went and did a little more)

DB Flies:
30'sx12
45'sx4
30'sx12

B1-Lateral raises (not horizontal, but why not? )
10'sx20
10'sx19
10'sx19

B2-DB Pumpers/pushers, whatever
30'sx14
30'sx10
30'sx10


We need air conditioning! Or working windows! Or a big fan! Something!! lol! I've never been in thi kind of heat before...hotter than ever now! 42/108 degrees!!!!!

[jjeane]

MIND=BLOWN!!! Those floor wipers look evil!! Fantastic workout Lori!!
108, yes you sure do need some AC!! That is really hot. I was thinking it was really humid here today, but the heat wasn't too bad.

Edit- wait you changed your avi again!! I like both!

[thehobbes]

Holy crap, I've only seen the floor wipers done with the bar on the hooks of the bp, that looks tricky as hell... mirin'. Awesome avi!

[Echo814]

Hey Ms. Lori!

Lots of lifey stuff goin on in here. I think staying and getting more stuff in order is a great idea I'm glad that stuff is going in the positive direction for the job.

You are looking great Lori, I think you are looking the your best yet. Yay for building in the fall!

It's about 109 here and there is humidity along with it. I can't believe you don't have ac in the states landlords have to to provide and maintain that on their properties.

[thehobbes]

I can't believe you don't have ac in the states landlords have to to provide and maintain that on their properties.

Makes sense, my home a/c went out a few years ago in summer of course, it's not even that hot here, like 90s, almost went with my pets to a hotel until it was fixed lol. Sleeping was impossible!

[JennLifts]

killer WO sister! I'm going to have to experiment with these floor wipers! Hmm!

[LHarwood]

Yes they were hugs..big Loubie loves.

Anyhoo. Excellent workout in the heat. Mirin them floor wipers!. I like that you cooled down and went back for more lol.

The diet and diet break plan sound good to me. I may join you on that

Happy Tuesday G-to-the-obbles

[dreahere]

Oh! Those floor wipers are what the guy I see at the gym on Saturdays occasionally is doing on the floor of the rack whilst he's hogging it with his SuperGiantMega sets. Now I know!

Happy Tuesday, Ms Lori!

[gobbles23]

MIND=BLOWN!!! Those floor wipers look evil!! Fantastic workout Lori!!
108, yes you sure do need some AC!! That is really hot. I was thinking it was really humid here today, but the heat wasn't too bad.

Edit- wait you changed your avi again!! I like both!

They're pretty fun! I should be doing them more often

Thanks!! It was a pretty fun workout!! Except for the heat. I don't know what I'm going to do! I think today I'm going to fill up a tub of cold water and keep wiping myself down with it or something...Leg day

Thank you! Something about the other one didn't appeal to me

Holy crap, I've only seen the floor wipers done with the bar on the hooks of the bp, that looks tricky as hell... mirin'. Awesome avi! )

They're tough!!! Thanks

Hey Ms. Lori!

Lots of lifey stuff goin on in here. I think staying and getting more stuff in order is a great idea ) I'm glad that stuff is going in the positive direction for the job.

Thanks Erica! I'm still kind of confused about it all, but I'm sure it'll all work itself out...

[QUOTE=Erica;1103351093]You are looking great Lori, I think you are looking the your best yet. Yay for building in the fall![?QUOTE]

REALLY!? THANKS!!!!! That was my goal, just to look better than last year I feel like I look better though, I'm way happier with my arms and legs and butt and hammies and I'm feeling really good here now. I'm pretty even all over and I have some definition and all my curves! I can't believe my bras are all still fitting me perfectly! Another ~2lbs and I think I'll be sufficiently content!!!!! Woop woop!!!

It's about 109 here and there is humidity along with it. I can't believe you don't have ac eek: in the states landlords have to to provide and maintain that on their properties.

I know, it's awful. And we only have one working window (not that any air gets in...lol!) but it's pretty bad. I don't know how everyone up here can love the heat so much! We don't have that law. I wish we did though.

Nice hearing from you!!!!! Hope things are well, I was thinking about you yesterday...

[gobbles23]

Makes sense, my home a/c went out a few years ago in summer of course, it's not even that hot here, like 90s, almost went with my pets to a hotel until it was fixed lol. Sleeping was impossible!

It's rough

killer WO sister! I'm going to have to experiment with these floor wipers! Hmm!

Thanks! You should, they're great!!!!

Yes they were hugs..big Loubie loves.

Anyhoo. Excellent workout in the heat. Mirin them floor wipers!. I like that you cooled down and went back for more lol.

The diet and diet break plan sound good to me. I may join you on that

Hapoy Tuesday G-to-the-obbles

Hahaha! Excellent

Thanks! I had to, I was way too warm! After I chilled out though I felt my energy coming back and was all Whoo hoo!!!!

MMmm, I can't wait! I've had enough now, every day is a struggle. So exhausting!

Happy Tuesday!

Oh! Those floor wipers are what the guy I see at the gym on Saturdays occasionally is doing on the floor of the rack whilst he's hogging it with his SuperGiantMega sets. Now I know!

Happy Tuesday, Ms Lori!

Oh, cool! Did you ever see the movie 300??? That's apparently one of the exercises that was used to train all the gladiators or warriors or whatever they were I can't remember.

Happy Tuesday!

[gobbles23]

Mkay, it's Tuesday. Only Tuesday? Meh. We were talking to Andrew about everything last night. My biggest concern about it all is that Andrew doesn't know if he's staying here or moving back home and we need the basement for the weights and drums. But Stephen's theory is "It might happen, but it probably won't." Hahaha! Guys and their logic. So that's what we're going off of. We get the upstairs apartment, and worry about the rest later.

He said he'd text the landlord last night and tell him we're serious about getting it. From there we'll talk with him when he comes by to get the rent at the end of the month. We'll see what his terms are. Then if that all sounds good, we'll go ahead and buy a bench anyway, most likely while Andrew's back in NL so he can't complain about it Hahaha! We'll tidy the place up and fit it in there.

The apartment might not be ready until September or October. So that'll give us time to save up for a bed and a television/couch/table/other random household things. Yuppers. So that's our life update! It is hard...Stephen broke it to his mom last night that we were staying and sent her into a state of mild depression I didn't tell mine yet, I'm afraid. lol! And there's so much happening back home socially. I'm quite bothered. I want to accomplish some stuff though. I do. I will. We'll be better off this way!

Annnnddddd....I wrote out Lyle's generic bulking routine. I'm thinking of starting it when we get a bench. Andrew leaves next Monday, and then 10 days after that the rent is due and we'll be after talking to the landlord, so in the beginning of August I might go buy one. And it'll be maintenance eating + new routine with a bench time. I need it! Then bench I mean

Today is leg day. My hip still feels funky so I'll just test the waters, keep the weight more moderate, and see what I can do Happy Tuesday!

[schnauzers]

So THAT's what floor wipers are?!? Yuuuuucckkk

Yeah, this heat is killer. Though I have to admit that I love it! I was basking in the backyard all weekend soaking in the heat, lol. Mind you, we have A/C at home so I can retreat to the dark/cool house when I need to. But on days like we've been having this week sometimes even the A/C doesn't seem to be enough. My gym has A/C but yesterday I was still dying of heat and humidity in there! I'm like you in that I feel lethargic and can't work out well when it's too hot, I turn into gumby!

I'd be interested to see how you put together Lyle's GBR and what lifts you choose/sub in. I'm only in the week two sum max run up and I'm re-thinking some of my selections but he says only to change it during the run up period so it's now or not til net sub max period in another 4-6 weeks (I think I'll do the full 6 weeks after the two week break -in).

[Boomer29]

My AC is on the fritz too! It makes for one hot bedroom. I think you are making good decisions for your future. Your parents should not only understand, but be proud. Yay for bench Yay for turkey bulking!

[jjeane]

Lots of exciting thing going on here Lori and it is only Tues!!
I am grateful we own an a/c company. It is very nice in my house!!

[-Lucifer]

I am grateful we own an a/c company. It is very nice in my house!!

Send me one; mine's been broken since 2010.

[gobbles23]

So THAT's what floor wipers are?!? Yuuuuucckkk

Yeah, this heat is killer. Though I have to admit that I love it! I was basking in the backyard all weekend soaking in the heat, lol. Mind you, we have A/C at home so I can retreat to the dark/cool house when I need to. But on days like we've been having this week sometimes even the A/C doesn't seem to be enough. My gym has A/C but yesterday I was still dying of heat and humidity in there! I'm like you in that I feel lethargic and can't work out well when it's too hot, I turn into gumby!

I'd be interested to see how you put together Lyle's GBR and what lifts you choose/sub in. I'm only in the week two sum max run up and I'm re-thinking some of my selections but he says only to change it during the run up period so it's now or not til net sub max period in another 4-6 weeks (I think I'll do the full 6 weeks after the two week break -in).

Fun!!!

hahahaha! Gumby

I'm not sure if you saw this:

http://forums.lylemcdonald.com/showthread.php?t=1705

But I was thinking of incorporating those lower reps for the main movements. Maybe not 5x5, but probably 3-4x5, and probably remove some of the other sets if it feels like too much volume. I'm pretty limited now with the amount of equipment I have where I work out at home, but I am hoping I'll have a bench when I start it so I can do leg extensions and leg curls and bench press I'm going to make the two upper/lower workouts different, too instead of keeping them the same.I always do the same rotation of exercises that I plan on doing. I can post what I wrote up it if you want to see it

My AC is on the fritz too! It makes for one hot bedroom. I think you are making good decisions for your future. Your parents should not only understand, but be proud. Yay for bench Yay for turkey bulking! D

Yay! Thanks Boomer! More news, coming up!

Yay! Food and weights!

Lots of exciting thing going on here Lori and it is only Tues!!
I am grateful we own an a/c company. It is very nice in my house!!

At least tomorrows Wednesday!

I bet!! That is awesome!

Send me one; mine's been broken since 2010.

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Well, since we don't know if andrew is going to stay or leave this year and we don't want to end up spending 2 grand on a down payment now and then another 2 grand on the down payment to his place when he moves, OR risk giving Joe the money for the house and never see it finished,we decided to set out and look for a different basement apartment!

And we have a viewing for one on Sunday! It's a nice little place, with a washer and dryer. Only 5 minutes down the road from where we are now! 2 bedrooms, in a basement....Reasonably priced too! Hope it's alright!!!

[-Lucifer]

Good luck, mad woman. I really hope you chaps settle down once and for all.

[pharty]

Oooh apartment hunting fun!

I get very very cranky with no ac srs

[LHarwood]

I hope you and Stephen can have your own place without it being too costly. I remember when we stopped renting and got a mortgage it was so nice but so costly-Worth it tho.

[gobbles23]

Good luck, mad woman. I really hope you chaps settle down once and for all.

hahaha! Thanks, Me too

Oooh apartment hunting fun!

I get very very cranky with no ac srs

It is exciting!!!! Only problem is...I'm too excitable of a person and now I'm whizzing around the office like a madwoman grinning from ear to ear lol!

I hope you and Stephen can have your own place without it being too costly. I remember when we stopped renting and got a mortgage it was so nice but so costly-Worth it tho.

Thanks! We're only renting for now. We'll wait until we go home to worry about mortgages, but this apartment costs 950 dollars a month for rent. And it has a laundry unit! It's right here...Try to imagine better furniture in the living area Think, leather coach + black t.v stand with a nice 32 inch flat screen t.v:

http://www.gottarent.com/apartment/v...8/Sel/pictures

I think with a little love it can look really nice! besides the fact thtat it's already 100000x better than where we are now. There's a patio and a nice kitchen space and it's bright and it has two bedrooms so one can be the gym room! And the bathroom's big. Right now ours is the size of a closet

[LHarwood]

That looks a perfect size for you both. I think when you put your own spin on it it'll look even better. Hopefully it'll be as nice when you see it. eeek exciting times for the turkey

[gobbles23]

That looks a perfect size for you both. I think when you put your own spin on it it'll look even better. Hopefully it'll be as nice when you see it. eeek exciting times for the turkey

Thanks! I think it'll be nice! I hope. lol! This one's nice, too:

http://kitchener.kijiji.ca/c-real-es...AdIdZ501020010

And cheaper!

[LHarwood]

I like the 2nd one. The outside looks really nice.

I'd go for the cheaper one, only cus then i'd save the 250 that you would've spent on the other one and put that towards somewhere when you go back home.

[gobbles23]

I like the 2nd one. The outside looks really nice.

I'd go for the cheaper one, only cus then i'd save the 250 that you would've spent on the other one and put that towards somewhere when you go back home.

Yeah, that one would be awesome, it's just that sometimes they only want 1 tenant, not 2 and they didn't reply to me yet so it's still up in the air I'd prefer cheaper too and it's next to the True North Barbell gym! Which looks pretty sweet. Good location, too. Not too far from the first one! But this one doesn't have a washer and dryer. I think they cost more when that's included.

[LHarwood]

Yeah, that one would be awesome, it's just that sometimes they only want 1 tenant, not 2 and they didn't reply to me yet so it's still up in the air I'd prefer cheaper too and it's next to the True North Barbell gym! Which looks pretty sweet. Good location, too. Not too far from the first one! But this one doesn't have a washer and dryer. I think they cost more when that's included.

Eat some cookies and use the superpowers to get this place. That's awesome if you get to live next to a gym!

[gobbles23]

Eat some cookies and use the superpowers to get this place. That's awesome if you get to live next to a gym!

That place has many less chances of being lived in by us No laundry, and apparently booked solid for viewings. We have one though for Saturday

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Oy! Walking back and forth the office ALL day today. Exhausted! Plus learning stuff/apartment searching/too much thinking/working...Sitting, drinking a diet coke, trying to gather my energy for the 400 degree walk to the bus in an hour + leg workout in 2 hours! Got a banana and half a G2 waiting at home for me...Tired.



Debating what to do for leg day! Not wanting to squat too heavy with my hip kind of hurting still, but not wanting to do much volume due to the excessive heat....Hmm, maybe ~6-7 reps....Maybe w/175-180.

[dreahere]

Good luck with the apt, chickie! Hope the walk across the surface of the sun wasn't TOO arduous and that your hip cooperates for your workout.

[schnauzers]

Yes I'd love to see what you wrote up for lyles GBR! I didn't see the thread at the link you posted...mainly because after reading the 170+ pages of the GBR thread anything more was TMI at that point lol.

[thehobbes]

I like the second one you posted too. That's a decent price, have paid around that out here for a similar sized apt, seems great right by that gym you speak of too! The more expensive one seems wayyy too much IMO, you could get a mortgage on a moderate sized house for that much money. Good luck brah-ette!

I hope the hip feels better too, how did you hurt it?

[gobbles23]

Good luck with the apt, chickie! Hope the walk across the surface of the sun ) wasn't TOO arduous and that your hip cooperates for your workout.

Oh, it was awful It's so nice and air conditioned here at work; as soon as I step outside it's like being in a desert!

I let it rest for another day! Since I have a dentist appointment tomorrow I figured this week I'd workout on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday

Yes I'd love to see what you wrote up for lyles GBR! I didn't see the thread at the link you posted...mainly because after reading the 170+ pages of the GBR thread anything more was TMI at that point lol.

Hahaha! I didn't read anything, just the program!!! Too much info for sure! I figure I know how to lift/progress well enough without further confusing myself Was there anything useful there that you learned? Worth reading??

I wrote my routine out like this:

Lower:
Back Squats: 4x5
RDL: 3-4x6-8
Zercher Squats: 2-3x10-12
Swiss Ball Ham Curls: 2-3x10-12
Floor wipers: 2-3x6-8 reps
Good Mornings: 2-3x6-8 reps

Upper:
Flat Bench: 4x5
T-Bar Rows: 4x5
Shoulder Presses: 2-3x10-12
Chin-Ups: 2-3x10-12
Tricep OH Extensions: 1-2x12-15 reps
DB Curls: 1-2x12-15 reps

Lower 2:
Front/Zercher Squats: 4x5
Leg Curls: 3-4x6-8
Back Squats: 2-3x10-12
Leg Extensions: 2-3x10-12
Goodmornings: 2-3x6-8 reps
Weighted Hanging Knee raises/ab rollouts: 2-3x6-8 reps

Upper 2:
Military Presses: 4x5
BO Rows: 4x5
Upright Rows: 2-3x10-12
Chin-Ups: 2-3x10-12
Tricep Dips: 1-2x12-15 reps
Barbell Curls: 1-2x12-15 reps

I like the second one you posted too. That's a decent price, have paid around that out here for a similar sized apt, seems great right by that gym you speak of too! The more expensive one seems wayyy too much IMO, you could get a mortgage on a moderate sized house for that much money. Good luck brah-ette!

I hope the hip feels better too, how did you hurt it?

I don't know, I think it's worth it to me to have a laundry unit!! You can't get an apartment up here with laundry included that's a 2 bedroom for less than 900. I'm going to keep looking though and hopefully I'll be able to find something cheaper with laundry The gym is a bonus though. We'll have to see Thanks!!

I hurt it deadlifting...I did it before, it's like I pulled it from the floor and it wouldn't budge and then something in my hips hurt. Felt like I nearly popped it out of it's socket from trying so hard. I think they're my weak spot!! I can't wait to get back to building. May be sooner than later!