The Chronicles of Turkey!

[-Lucifer]

He doesn't make us pay rent- but at his place its 750. The place we were thinking of getting at first in that same house is 950, but we were looking online and there are some really nice ones that range from 550-800, utilities included, so we're definitely going to look into an apartment for that price range that's newer with a washer and dryer!

Yeah, I figured he wouldn't take money from you guys; I was just curious about the real estate prices there. It's pretty much the same here (actually, I think it's gotten more expensive in my city).

I remember you'd posted a few pictures of this cute, cozy place several weeks ago. I was under the impression you were renting that place.

[gobbles23]

Are you kidding me? The first apartment I lived in with my future ex-husband in 1983 we paid $450 rent and that was average for a one bedroom apartment with utilities. Thirty years ago! Is the cost of living really that cheap where you guys are? I guess that makes up for the ridiculous train prices you mentioned before (And don't ask me how come I can remember what my rent was in 1983 but I don't know what I did last week. You'll understand someday when you are old, lulz.)

I KNOW! Look at this place, for example! 850, utilities included! Look at the features! There's a gym at this place! We're going to try for a whole level in an actual house, but this gives me lots of hope! I'm so excited! lol!

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

and this one: 500!

http://kitchener.kijiji.ca/c-real-es...AdIdZ442845872

Even this one for 725:
http://kitchener.kijiji.ca/c-real-es...AdIdZ442947448

Those are ALL nicer than the place we're in now. lol!

Its cool though- the train is outrageous, but we only spend 65 dollars a month for unlimited bus usage. We're planning on getting a car though before next September!!!

[dreahere]

That looks nice! That's a $2000 apartment here.

[gobbles23]

That looks nice! That's a $2000 apartment here.

It's like that in Edmonton too! We had the option of going there with my brother + his fiance or coming here, and we chose here because the cost of living was lower while the wages are the same!

What's minimum wage where you are? Down here it's 10.25, and I only make a few dollars more than that at the moment since I'm with a stupid hiring agency. I'd die paying that a month! Hahahahaa! It's even better living with someone- because if we got a place for 650, that's only 325 each

[-Lucifer]

Even this one for 725:
http://kitchener.kijiji.ca/c-real-es...AdIdZ442947448

I like this one. You can have it all:

- gym
- media room
- your room (the kitchen)

[dreahere]

Minimum wage here is $8. (Higher than the federal minimum which is $7.25.) So, yes, housing is very expensive.

[gobbles23]

I like this one. You can have it all:

- gym
- media room
- your room (the kitchen)

Hahaha! I like that one too! Not too far from where we are now, either!

Minimum wage here is $8. (Higher than the federal minimum which is $7.25.) So, yes, housing is very expensive.

Seriously? How do people live?? And your health care is $$$! Ours is free. That makes me a sad Lori. Do jobs in good positions pay well?

[gobbles23]

Yeah, I figured he wouldn't take money from you guys; I was just curious about the real estate prices there. It's pretty much the same here (actually, I think it's gotten more expensive in my city).

I remember you'd posted a few pictures of this cute, cozy place several weeks ago. I was under the impression you were renting that place.

Missed this post! I posted pictures of a cute cozy place? The only one I can think of is the picture with the Christmas tree, and that's just a clean version of andrews place hahaha!

[Boomer29]

It's way expensive to live here too you can't even get a studio for $800 a month and everything is full for months because of the oil boom. It's funny Midland is one of the wealthiest cities in terms of average salary per capita in TX and there is not shiz here except but tumbleweeds and hillbillies

Here's a thought why don't you find one you really like and offer the upstairs guy a $100-$150 dollars less and see if he will take it. That way you get a great bargain or live where you really like win win either way. The upstairs is vacant right?

[gobbles23]

It's way expensive to live here too you can't even get a studio for $800 a month and everything is full for months because of the oil boom. It's funny Midland is one of the wealthiest cities in terms of average salary per capita in TX and there is not shiz here except but tumbleweeds and hillbillies

Here's a thought why don't you find one you really like and offer the upstairs guy a $100-$150 dollars less and see if he will take it. That way you get a great bargain or live where you really like win win either way. The upstairs is vacant right?

Oh, wow!

That's a great idea! I may do that I don't know though- the very top beautiful loft w/balcony is taken now, that's the one we wanted in the beginning because it's the whole top floor. Really spacious and bright, but he actually wanted 1024 for that one, and now it's gone. The other floor is split into two separate apartments, and we could have one of those but they're small and old looking- like andrews but a bit more modern.

The biggest problem with the building we're in now is that we don't have any access to washers/dryers, there's nowhere to hook one up, and we keep having to go to the laundromat which we never do so we end up handwashing/hang drying everything. lol! Plus the building is super old and has a bunch of problems. I don't know why andrews even there. So it's a bit of a toss up, really. I do like the area, but there are so many other apartments in the area. I like your haggling idea though Hahaha!

[-Lucifer]

...we keep having to go to the laundromat

That sucks big time. Poor turkey. You guys should pool your money together and buy a small washing machine.

[gobbles23]

That sucks big time. Poor turkey. You guys should pool your money together and buy a small washing machine.

I know, it's AWFUL! lol! It takes 3 whole hours out of our day. That's what I was thinking too, but the place is so damn small and cluttered as it is We're going to start buying appliances and stuff too to go in our apartment in the next few months so when we get a place we'll have things to put in it, and those things need to be stored as well......Blah! I may actually look into one though. They must be cheap now though, hey? You know those stupid old fashioned ones that you wash clothes in partially manually that you hook up to the sink? Going to go google Wait, do they even still make those?

[-Lucifer]

You know those stupid old fashioned ones that you wash clothes in partially manually that you hook up to the sink? Going to go google Wait, do they even still make those?

Are you talking about a semi-automatic one? The one where you have to manually remove all washed clothes and then put them in the dryer? We had that one for two decades (National); it was pretty darn good. Now we have a full automatic one, where you just dump the clothes, then detergent, then press the power button and one more, and you're set. Doing the laundry isn't a chore at all. Also, I have no idea if they make those old machines anymore. You might be able to have some luck on Craigslist, though.

P.S. Make sure your water outlet isn't screwed. Mine had some issues, so I just let it drain into the bathroom.

[gobbles23]

Are you talking about a semi-automatic one? The one where you have to manually remove all washed clothes and then put them in the dryer? We had that one for two decades (National); it was pretty darn good. Now we have a full automatic one, where you just dump the clothes, then detergent, then press the power button and one more, and you're set. Doing the laundry isn't a chore at all. Also, I have no idea if they make those old machines anymore. You might be able to have some luck on Craigslist, though.

P.S. Make sure your water outlet isn't screwed. Mine had some issues, so I just let it drain into the bathroom.

You know those ones where you pour the water/soap in, it washes, and then it drains and you put it in the wringer for the clothes to wring, and then you hang it up? That kind But Stephen says they probably don't make those anymore- I can't find one and we have no room for a real one Or a hook-up, so our only option is to wait until we move. Booo!

[gobbles23]

HAI GUYS! I'm having this problem where I want more muscle but like being lean. I think I really will do UD2 mass now. I'm used to my current lifestyle/ways of eating enough now so that I think it could work easily. My biggest problem before was doing high reps/enough volume to deplete my legs without machines, but I think with all the silly little exercises I've been doing- I can make it work

I will start on Tuesday so carb loads are on Saturday and power workout is on Sunday. How fun this will be I can even do cardio every day on my diet days! Oh my is this day over yet!? I'm kind of excited- I'm getting stephen to email my word document with my old workouts wrote up so I can sub in other exercises for most things. But for now I shall go play with the excel spreadsheet I sent to this computer from my laptop at home! lol! Any of you actually read all my ramblings??? Hahaha!

EDIT- OK, this will be my plan for about 6-8 weeks I'm going to try for Doing this from memory so it may be subject to change when I go home and look at the real plan. Hahaha!

Mon- maintenance day(w/o)
Tues-low/Lower (w/o)
Wed- low/Upper
Thurs-low/cardio(w/o)
Fri-low/Tension w/o- start carb load (w/o)
Sat- carb load all day
Sun-power workout

Tuesday: Lower + Cardio: Diet Day: 1500 cals/100g carbs
(QUADS)Lumberjack Squats: 4x12-15 reps
(HAMMIES) SLDL: 4x12-15 reps
(BOTH) Modified Jefferson Squats: 4x12-15
(HAMMIES) D.B Curls: 4x AMAP
(QUADS) Sissy Squats: 4x12-15

Wednesday: Upper + Cardio: Diet Day: 1500 cals/100g carbs
(chest) Push-Ups: 4x12-15 reps
(upper Chest) Bar in Corner Pushes- Both arms (Upper Pecs)
(triceps) O.H Extensions: 12-15 reps
(shoulders) Plate rotations/Upright Rows: 12-15 reps
(back) T-Bar Rows: 12-15 reps
(biceps) Turkey Curls: 12-15 reps

Thursday: Diet Day/Cardio/1500 cals/100g carbs

Friday: Low carbs/cals all day: Tension W/O- Eat carby supper after workout (lean burger and fries): 2000 cals
Weighted Push-ups: 2x6-12 reps
Bar In Corner Pushes (Upper pecs) 2x6-12 reps
Lumberjack Squats: 2x6-12 reps
Sissy Squats: 2x6-12 reps
T-Bar Rows: 2x6-12 reps
One-Arm Rows: 2x6-12 reps
Turkey Curls: 2x6-12 reps
O.H Extensions: 2x6-12 reps
Bradford Presses: 2x6-12 reps
Ab Wheel: 3x AMAP

Saturday: Rest day: Carb Load all day! 500g of carbs/2500 cals

Sunday: Power Workout: Maintenance day: 2250 cals
Weighted Push-Ups: 3x3-5 reps
Deficit Deads: 3x3-5 reps
Deadlifts: 1xAMAP
Military Presses: 3x3-5 reps
Box Squats: 3x3-5 reps
T-Bar Rows: 3x3-5 reps

Monday: Maintenance Day: 2250 Cals: Rest Day

[gobbles23]

This workout was crappy as hell! lol! Man did it suck. I don’t know why- I was so weak- I couldn’t do anything! Oh well. Hypertrophy shoulders tomorrow! And then legs on Sunday. Oh yes. Why is chocolate and alcohol so good?

Chest and Triceps!

Weighted Push-Ups: 3x3-5 reps
BW x10
BW + 45lbs x2 Nope.
BW + 35lbs x4
BW + 35lbs x4

C.G Floor Presses: 3-5 reps
65x12
90x5
100x5
100x3
100x3

A1- Jay Fry Presses:
20’s x10
20’s x11
20’s x10

A2- On-Arm BB Presses:
Bar +20lbsx3 each
Bar +10lbsx10 each
Bar +15lbsx9 each (+5lbs, + 9 reps)
Bar +10lbsx10 each (+2 reps)

B1- BB Pushes-Both Arms
Bar +25x15
Bar +45x4 (+5lbs, +4 reps)
Bar +35x9
Bar +30x10
Bar +30x10
Bar +30x8
Bar +25x7
Bar +20x10
Bar +20x10

B2 O.H Plate Extensions:
35x9
35x12
25x13
25x12
25x10
25x11
25x11
25x11
25x12

Don’t even ask- I have no idea what happened. Hahhaa! Anyway, drinks. Christmas and drinks just g together And chocolate. I am such a fatty today!

[gobbles23]

HAI GUYS! How's it going!? That sh*tty old workout I did last night made my pecs and triceps sore already! lol! Shoulder workout today! Also going to go get Stephen a pair of boots. Poor guy has nothing to wear on his feet in all this snow! That's not happening as long as I can help it. And a few other fun little errands to run today, and that's about it! Motivated as ever to get an apartment, while keeping our home gym in mind. We're going to also buy a bench when we get our own place, a Powertec bench and a new rack and d.b's and everything. It is going to be AWESOME. We're planning on getting started on that soon. House in 1.5 months, then house hold appliances/furniture for 0.5 months, probably 3 months from now Wooot! No more caveman workouts!

Feeling SO FAT these past few days. Haaha! Really looking forward to starting my new plan on Tuesday. I'm really going to do it this time! Be back later!

[dreahere]

You know those ones where you pour the water/soap in, it washes, and then it drains and you put it in the wringer for the clothes to wring, and then you hang it up? That kind But Stephen says they probably don't make those anymore- I can't find one and we have no room for a real one Or a hook-up, so our only option is to wait until we move. Booo!

They have these on Amazon, chickie. They def still make them.

[Echo814]

How exciting getting your first place soon! Right now we are in a one bedroom, one bath that has all appliances for $680 a month and its pretty big. We pay utilities and pet rent which isn't too bad unless its the electric bill in the summer. Just keep in mind that having a home gym in place that is second story and higher may cause a lot of noise for the people down below. That's the main reason I haven't moved more than dumbbells into the apartment yet. Can't wait to get into our own house!

UD2 Mass you say? This gonna be good!

[-Lucifer]

Hiya! Good luck with the purchases. Will you be buying adjustable DB's?

[Fightingenetics]

Sometimes it seems like we just need a crappy old workout to get the blood flowing. At the studio I work at we call it sloth workouts. And, dammit, sometimes you just need a sloth workout. Lol. They're great for form!

[gobbles23]

They have these on Amazon, chickie. They def still make them.

Really? You mean the ones with the washing place and a rinsing place? I can't find them- I looked at store web sites, on kijiji, on Amazon like you said. Did you just type "washing machine" into the search bar?? I tried those terms and I tried "washers" too, but no go

How exciting getting your first place soon! Right now we are in a one bedroom, one bath that has all appliances for $680 a month and its pretty big. We pay utilities and pet rent which isn't too bad unless its the electric bill in the summer. Just keep in mind that having a home gym in place that is second story and higher may cause a lot of noise for the people down below. That's the main reason I haven't moved more than dumbbells into the apartment yet. Can't wait to get into our own house!

UD2 Mass you say? This gonna be good!

Ahh! Good point! I always thought the reasoning was because the second floor might give out- I didn't even think about the noise! After you said that, we decided to go for a nice, bright basement apartment. Hahhaa! Cooler in the summertime, anyways We're both so excited! Having andrew gone home for 3 weeks made us realize what we were missing out on.

I can't wait to get back to a plan! I feel like I'm all over the place, eating too much or too little at all the wrong times, burning myself out with all the walking I'm doing every day, missing workouts everywhere.....A plan sounds fabulous!

[gobbles23]

Hiya! Good luck with the purchases. Will you be buying adjustable DB's?

Thanks! Not sure about that- are they really expensive? I mentioned it to Stephen and he said real d.b's would be better/more affordable because then if we want to use two different weights at the same time, we can. We'd have to buy 2 sets of adjustable d.b's. Are they expensive? More than $100 for a set??

Sometimes it seems like we just need a crappy old workout to get the blood flowing. At the studio I work at we call it sloth workouts. And, dammit, sometimes you just need a sloth workout. Lol. They're great for form!

Hahaa! There as nothing form finding or easy about that workout though- it was tough as hell! I just felt weak and everything was heavy- I lowered most of the weight and still struggled! lol!

[-Lucifer]

are they really expensive?

No. You have to just buy the rods, depending on what kind of plates you have at home. The older plates come with a one inch hole and the newer ones (like you see in all modern gyms) come with a two inch hole. If you own the 'newer plates', ask the dealer for Olympic dumbbell rods. The cost or iron is the same, unless you go for those fancy, vinyl coated ones.

[gobbles23]

Ugh, lost my post. Ok, cliffs!

- Didn't do shoudlers yesterday- shoudlers too sore
- Tired maxing out on deads- failed miserably. lol!
- Will re-do leg wokrout today and keep reps higher
- UD2 Mass on Tuesday
- Layer of squish increased- back to 125.4lbs but happy since I look completely different than last time (probably water anyway from chocolate and alochol diet)
- But will keep total cals at ~1800 and see if I can make some recomp magic happen
- First 3 workouts of UD2 mass are kept in the hgier rep range as well
- This s good since this is my 5th lifitng week and I always seem to need a break from heavy then
- Cornish hens for supper! We have a tiny chicken each So excited! WIll feast after today's leg workout! Hahaa!
- Picture of chocolate's we collected:



- Save me from myself! lol! I've been limiting myself to 3-4 pieces a day, but holy moly. Once you start eating this stuff daily it's hard to stop! It's SO GOOD!
- Anyway, be back later with workout/videos! Ging to try some front squats with the barbell in the corner today! Hahaha!

[gobbles23]

No. You have to just buy the rods, depending on what kind of plates you have at home. The older plates come with a one inch hole and the newer ones (like you see in all modern gyms) come with a two inch hole. If you own the 'newer plates', ask the dealer for Olympic dumbbell rods. The cost or iron is the same, unless you go for those fancy, vinyl coated ones.

Oh! You mean the ones you put together yourself? I thought you meant those fancy high tec stupid looking ones! Yes, those we may get! We'd need a few more small plates, but that's probably be cheaper than buying all those hexagon ones!

[-Lucifer]

Oh! You mean the ones you put together yourself? I thought you meant those fancy high tec stupid looking ones! Yes, those we may get! We'd need a few more small plates, but that's probably be cheaper than buying all those hexagon ones!

Nah, I hate those hex ones. They're only good if you are rich. Just buy two (or four) DB rods and you're set. If you need more weight, just buy a few more plates. Only disadvantage is that if you do ramped sets, you have to adjust both the dumbbells, which can be a pain sometimes.

[dreahere]

Really? You mean the ones with the washing place and a rinsing place? I can't find them- I looked at store web sites, on kijiji, on Amazon like you said. Did you just type "washing machine" into the search bar?? I tried those terms and I tried "washers" too, but no go

Try "portable washer". I *think* that returns what you're talking about, unless I misunderstand.

Happy Sunday!

[Fightingenetics]

Hahaa! There as nothing form finding or easy about that workout though- it was tough as hell! I just felt weak and everything was heavy- I lowered most of the weight and still struggled! lol!

Oh lol! I LOVE those kinds of workouts! Feel the buuuuurrrnnnn!

[tina722]

Happy holidays Lori!

So excited to watch you do UD2 again. All those details and organizations can be fun in that weird obsessive way. And yummmm chocolate!!! Did you already mention what your new year's eve plans are?