2013 - The Year of Erin's Comeback

[erinlee01]

2012 was a bit of a bust for me. Back injury in January put a severe damper on my fitness goals. And my nutrition sucked as my motivation was non-existant and my frustration high. My weight stayed stable, but I've been wallowing in self-pity for a couple of years so it's higher than I'd like it to be. I'm ready to shake the self-pity and get back into the game.

2013 Fitness Goals:

- 135 bench. In 2012, I achieved a calculated 1 RM of 135, but I haven't actually attempted to lift it. This year, I want to to actually lift it.

- Do a bench meet. In line with the above, I'd like to do a bench meet. If I can shed some weight and put up 135, I can take a state record for my age group.

- Run at least 2 5k races with my son. We did 2 last year. He smoked me. He'll continue to smoke me this year (he runs cross country for the school), but I'd like to be less than 15 minutes behind him this year.

- Stay injury free. I'm almost afraid to type this. This was on my 2012 goal list and I burst a disc about a week later. I still have nerve damage (the outer edge of my right leg is partially numb), but I'm counting that as "normal". Goal is to not do anything worse!

- Rep pullups from a dead hang. Another 2012 goal I missed. I got up to 5 consecutive, but I don't count that as repping.

- Lose 20 lbs. Another goal from 2012 I missed. I'm serious this year. This goal is the key to the 3 goals above.

- Regain my athleticism. I'm still strong, but I'm no longer athletic. I'm reminded of that every taekwondo class. Time to get that back.

Other 2013 Goals:
I'm going to list out my family or career goals, but I do have some personal goals that are related to fitness.

- Get my PT certification. Been studying, just need to get serious and do it.

- Get the ACE Wellness Coach (or equivalent) certification.

- Start my Wellness Coach business. I've started the process and am slowly ramping up. I'd like to be moving full force by the end of the year.

- Meditate regularly.

The plan:

Wendler's 5/3/1. I ran this most of last year, liked it, and had success. Not going to mess with a good thing. I'll change up the accessory lifts as the year goes on to keep it fresh and interesting. Incorporating some plyo moves right now to get back some of the athleticism.

Taekwondo. Currently a purple belt. Will finish the year as a brown belt. These classes will aid with the athleticism. I started the year at 4 classes per week, got hurt and was out for a bit, and never got back up beyond 2 classes per week. Need to step that up a bit, and get the kids to more classes, too.

Running. I never got to the point that I could run the full 5k. Could run most, but not all. Faded out during the holidays, but I need to get back on this. I have a treadmill, so not dependent on the weather. I may pick up a Y membership for the family again as they have an indoor track. My son needs to get back on track (he faded when cross country ended, mainly because our neighborhood is not one I will send a 12 year old out in at night), and we can go there together. Races 2 races last year and my best time was just under 42:00 (2nd race was much higher, but I also did it with my 8 year old who decided after 1/2 a mile that running is for chumps). I also need to get my 8 year old running. He is about a year and a half from starting his black belt testing and he needs to run for that. Will be running at least 2 days per week.

[erinlee01]

TKD
45 minute class

First fitness activity of 2013! After 2 weeks off, it felt good to be back in class. For one, I enjoy it. For another, I've made lots of friends there and it was nice to see them again. Started out strong with a lot of kicking and punching. They got some new bags and they are hard as hell. The tops of my feet were stinging after roundhouses. I was glad we moved on to side and back kick, which use the bottom of the foot.

[-=FLEX=-]

Good luck Erin.

Would love to see a 135 bp vid ITT.

[whatevergirl]

happy new year, erin...love your idea of a bench meet as a goal. (very brave )
and nice you're still running w/your son!
good luck w/your goals.

[HARRYBEAST]

In for noods or at least bikini progress pics

[erinlee01]

happy new year, erin...love your idea of a bench meet as a goal. (very brave )
and nice you're still running w/your son!
good luck w/your goals.

Happy new year!

I've been toying with the idea for a while now, and I have a couple of friends who PL who keep telling me to just suck it up and do it. I figure if I write it down, I might actually do it!

[erinlee01]

In for noods or at least bikini progress pics

lulz. If I start shedding weight, I might post some progress pics. I posted TKD pics last year. You didn't like those? I think the uniform is HOT.

[whatevergirl]

Happy new year!

I've been toying with the idea for a while now, and I have a couple of friends who PL who keep telling me to just suck it up and do it. I figure if I write it down, I might actually do it!

you can totally do it, i can see it.
there's a powerlifter older guy at my gym, he's probably around 70, and he's still going strong with powerlifting meets. he's awesome, and has helped me a lot with my benching. asks me to attend some local meets to see if i catch 'the bug.'

i think it definitely would bring my numbers up quicker if i set a goal knowing i'd be in front of people, and having to perform. if that makes sense. so, i can see you doing it...especially if you tell you friends who PL. they'll hound you ...

i read your goals and thought...i need to write some down. something about writing them down, that makes them more 'real,' or something. lol

happy friday, and you're gonna kill it this year! i feel it.

[HoosierHardGain]

Subbed for the epicness.

[erinlee01]

Cardio
1:23 snowshoeing
2.81 miles

Making up for no snow last year. It was a great day for it!

Good luck Erin.

Would love to see a 135 bp vid ITT.

Thanks, Flex (I missed this comment earlier)! There WILL be a vid.

you can totally do it, i can see it.
there's a powerlifter older guy at my gym, he's probably around 70, and he's still going strong with powerlifting meets. he's awesome, and has helped me a lot with my benching. asks me to attend some local meets to see if i catch 'the bug.'

i think it definitely would bring my numbers up quicker if i set a goal knowing i'd be in front of people, and having to perform. if that makes sense. so, i can see you doing it...especially if you tell you friends who PL. they'll hound you ...

i read your goals and thought...i need to write some down. something about writing them down, that makes them more 'real,' or something. lol

happy friday, and you're gonna kill it this year! i feel it.

I find I'm more likely to do something towards my goals once I publicize them.

Subbed for the epicness.

Woot!

[Tifflex]

Excellent goals Erin!

[erinlee01]

Excellent goals Erin!

Thanks, Tiff! I finally made up my mind on them.

[Crazymix]

Zero pictures? I'm done here.

[erinlee01]

SOHP
45x5x2
50x5

55x5
60x5
70x7

Side to side pushups
10x5

Kroc rows
25x10x5

Floor press
45x10x5

Zero pictures? I'm done here.

[HoosierHardGain]

Zero nudez? I'm done here.

Fixed.


Oh hai, Erin! Nice workout.

[erinlee01]

Fixed.


Oh hai, Erin! Nice workout.

to you, too. I'm thinking of you all when I don't post pics. Trust me!

[HARRYBEAST]

If there are no pics by page 3 I am unsubscribing

[HoosierHardGain]

to you, too. I'm thinking of you all when I don't post pics. Trust me!

YOu let us be the judge of that!


But seriously, really excited for you, E....I think 2013 will be epic for you.

[erinlee01]

RDL
45x5
60x5
70x5

75x5
90x5
100x8

Bridges
20x5

Step-ups
20x5 (10 each leg)

Abs
Ab wheel - 10x2
Figure 8's (8 lb med ball) - 20x3

TKD
45 minute class

Pretty active class!

[HoosierHardGain]

Looks like very nice workout, Erin...looks like your core got blasted pretty good.

[drudixon]

1st Page.

Glad to see this Erin. You know you're stuff, so seeing it in action will be fantastic. I'll be reading along with interest.

[erinlee01]

Bench
45x5
60x5
70x5

75x5
90x5
100x7

Dips
5x5

It's been a long time since I've done these and it shows.

Wide grip pullups w/bands
4, 3, 3, 3, 2

Skull crushers
25x10x5

Cardio
30 minute random program on treadmill

Looks like very nice workout, Erin...looks like your core got blasted pretty good.

Yes, it did! I haven't done abs in a while because we do them in TKD, but I need to get better at them.

1st Page.

Glad to see this Erin. You know you're stuff, so seeing it in action will be fantastic. I'll be reading along with interest.

Thanks for reading! I was browsing through your journal the other day and ran out of time before I could post (I lurk more than post these days). How is TKD going?

[HARRYBEAST]

Thanks for reminding me that I need to add dips back into my routine!

Nice work Erin (butt slap that lingers a little too long)

[HoosierHardGain]

The dips should really help you a lot, Erin! Nice work again.

[erinlee01]

Thanks for reminding me that I need to add dips back into my routine!

Nice work Erin (butt slap that lingers a little too long)

I used to be able to do 10x3. I was struggling for the 5 each set. Yikes!

The dips should really help you a lot, Erin! Nice work again.

I hope! I've been away from the accessory lifts for too long. Need to get some of that strength back.

[HARRYBEAST]

I used to be able to do 10x3. I was struggling for the 5 each set. Yikes!





I hope! I've been away from the accessory lifts for too long. Need to get some of that strength back.

I am sure I too will be humbled again when I add them back in

[erinlee01]

TKD
45 minute class

Of course, we were stuck on the tiny floor, which sucks. Still, decent class!

[erinlee01]

TKD
1 hour class

I like Saturdays because the adult class is the last class for the day. It always goes closer to an hour. Today we did about 15-20 minutes of various cardio/agility activities. Then about 20 minutes of self defense. My wrists are going to ache all day from that. Then about 20 minutes of work on the bags. Great class.

[cactusflower]

IN! I have never seen that pic of you before - I love it!!

Sucks about the injuries but you sound like you have a solid plan in place!

[Big_Sky_Guy]

In for the push!