Heidi <<Of all the things that are wrong with me...>>

[MoEcho]

...my attitude is the most important thing in need of major repair.

Self imposed limits are a bitch.

The hardest pill to swallow is that I did this to myself. I am a product of my own choices. #accountability #carry_you_own_water

Physical injuries. Emotional terrorism. Zero control. Utter lack of all-around self care: = one long as# climb out of the rabbit hole.

This journal is my way of building strength (in more ways than one), staying connected, and of course – free therapy.
#welcometotheparty

[ElrondHubbard]

At least you know where you are, you know where you've been, and you know where you need to go. That's half the battle.

[MoEcho]

At least you know where you are, you know where you've been, and you know where you need to go. That's half the battle.

Thank you sir. You are 100% correct. I cherish the little victories
I read through your log. Pretty damn inspirational I must say.

[MoEcho]

More about me:

I started seriously lifting and tracking macros again in December 2019. I wanted to make sure I committed to myself before I committed to logging. My track record for that has been dismal at best. Training routine is currently 3-4 days per week, hard and heavy as usual. Minimal cardio (because cardio is the devil) and 6 days lower calorie with 1 re-feed day. Moderate everything macros wise. Daily calorie intake ~1500 and ~1800 on re-feed days.

Goals: Stop complaining
End date: Never

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AM Weight:
169.0

Training:
Legs

Standing Calf
50 x 10
100 x 8
130 x 8
150 x failure

Leg Press
Sled x 12
1pps x 8
2pps x 6
3pps x 3 sets of 4

Single Leg Ham Curl
x 3 sets of 6

Lying Ham Curl
x1 set to failure (holy hell these burn...)

Macros:
135/90/55 ~1395

Cardio:
60 minutes intensive vacuuming and steam cleaning the hardwood lol

Scrawl:
Today's session was great! My gym membership expires on Feb 27, and I don't plan to renew. They bumped the corporate membership fees by $100 per year. No. Thank. You. I'm investing in my home (basement dungeon) gym instead. I have new DBs, a new heavy duty stool/shoulder press bench and a new chin-up bar coming. Can't wait …

Mo

[anonymous]

Injuries or otherwise you're lifting a lot more than me for legs, lol. I hope things come together for you and there are no more roadblocks as you dig your way back to feeling good

[MoEcho]

Injuries or otherwise you're lifting a lot more than me for legs, lol. I hope things come together for you and there are no more roadblocks as you dig your way back to feeling good

Thank you for the kind words. I miss my 225 squats … Progress is progress tho! I will relish in the little things

[MoEcho]

AM Weight:
169.8 (Goal: 135)

Training:
Upper Power (3 sets of 3)

Flat Bench
105 x 3, 3, 3

Bent BB Row
80 x 3, 3, 3

Close-grip Bench
90 x 3, 3, 3

Standing Military BB Press
60 x 3, 3, 3

BB Curl
55 x 3, 3, 3

Various sets of shrugs, side laterals and incline curls

Macros:
135/115/55 ~1495

Cardio:
N/A

Scrawl:
Tonight's session was great. I'm finally FEELING stronger. Nothing worse than working and working and working and always feeling like you've got 1000lbs hanging over you.
Weight is normal, up and down and up and down …. and I've set some new goals. Bench Press goal: 185. Deadlift (off the floor) 315. #gotime

[ElrondHubbard]

You'll get there. I like your exercise selection. Well focused.

[MoEcho]

You'll get there. I like your exercise selection. Well focused.

Thank you. I like to try and keep it simple. My body type loves the compound, heavy stuffs

25 Feb 2020

My new weights and other goodies arrived today. Looking at a pretty solid home gym setup now. I can't wait to unbox everything and get it all set up. If the chin up bar does NOT fall off the wall, I'll consider that a win! ha
Kick as@ today everyone. Heidi

[ElrondHubbard]

Home gym for the win! Those of us who can train at home are the lucky ones.

[MoEcho]

Home gym for the win! Those of us who can train at home are the lucky ones.

Absolutely. So helpful for work/life balance as well.

AM Weight:
169.6

Training:
Upper Power

Incline Bench
100 x 3 sets of 3

Seated DB Press
30s x 3, 3, 3

Seated DB Curls
20s x 3, 3, 3

Skull Crushers
55 x 3, 3, 3

Macros:
135/115/55 ~1495

Cardio:
45 min snow shovelling ….. we got 35cm … F M L

Scrawl:
New dumbbells in check. Chin-up bar 1/2 way done. Body Solid heavy duty stool -- in 4938 pieces lol
Looking forward to a new weight low before my refeed on Saturday. Fingers crossed!!

[ElrondHubbard]

Just noticed you're in Canada. Gotta love that winter cardio!

Well, YOU gotta love it. I enjoy my snow from a distance. Looks good on the mountaintops!

[MoEcho]

Legs last night. Today I can’t move. Guess I did it right! Lol

[MoEcho]

New gear!

I'm now set up with an 300lbs Olympic set, new EZ bar, 8-40lb DBs and a chin up bar. STOKED.



New DB and EZ bar

[MoEcho]

AM Weight:
170.0

Training:
Upper Body Power (Routine A)

Flat Bench
100 x 6, 6, 6

DB Row
30s x 6, 6, 6

BB Curls
50 x 6, 6, 6 (PR)

CG Bench Press
85 x 6, 6, 6

Upright BB Row
45 x 6, 6, 6 (didn't hurt! YAY)

DB Shrugs
30s x 6, 6, 6 (Slowwwww and squeeze)

Macros:
Didn't track. But I'm under. More cereal for me tomorrow!

Scrawl
Feeling strong. Increased 5lbs on every lift. I'll take that win! Slowly building to my goal. Progress = Progress.
Mo

[MoEcho]

Post WO pump …. the more I look at this, the more upset I get lol. #weak

[MoEcho]

That day when lighting is everything …. lmao

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[ElrondHubbard]

Looks like a great pump to me, Heidi! Love the new gear. I just got some myself, and I sure agree with the difference it makes in motivation.

[Vytis]

Mo! I'm dusting off the my profile in order to join the party; haven't posted in ages, but for you I am back.

I'm all in for the shenanigans and shredz! Let's go.....!

[MoEcho]

Looks like a great pump to me, Heidi! Love the new gear. I just got some myself, and I sure agree with the difference it makes in motivation.

If I was really motivated I'd purchase an entire new full squat rack/cage … but … that's quite the commitment lmao.
What did you get? I'll head on over to your log and check it out!

Mo! I'm dusting off the my profile in order to join the party; haven't posted in ages, but for you I am back.

I'm all in for the shenanigans and shredz! Let's go.....!

Yes! Yes you are. Get in here … I expect to see a new Vytis log asap!

[MoEcho]

AM Weight:
169.6

Training:
Lower Body Circuit (long story lol)

Jumping jacks
Jump squats
Lunges
Planks
Leg Lifts
Scissor Kicks
Oblique Twists
More planks...
One arm push up (attempt)
...and some random dance moves ha ha

Macros:
135/115/55 ~1495

Scrawl:
My step-daughter ran me through her high school dance class warmup --> that turned in to 30 minutes of sheer hell. In a good way
I can barely move!!! It was nice to be able to share that experience with her. We're still a relatively 'new' merged family, and for me, I bonded!
I finished up with some DB curls and shoulder work (with my new DBs of course) just for funziez..

Mo: Make me a believer #selfcare #pickitup #putitdown

[Vytis]

So what's the timeline to lose the 35lbs, is it a lb/week strategy? Are you doing weekly weigh-ins, monitoring measurements, taking pics? Let's set up a mode of accountability. I'm here to help you get there Mo!

[MoEcho]

So what's the timeline to lose the 35lbs, is it a lb/week strategy? Are you doing weekly weigh-ins, monitoring measurements, taking pics? Let's set up a mode of accountability. I'm here to help you get there Mo!

Yes sir! To everything.

[Vytis]

Yes sir! To everything.

Alright, so when's our next weekly update? We should see you under 169.

[MoEcho]

Alright, so when's our next weekly update? We should see you under 169.

HeyV!

Saturday morning is my 'official' weekly weigh in. I'm tracking the 7 day average also. Gives me perspective on the day to day changes based on my mood, sleep patterns, work (stress or no stress) etc. At least I think it does. HA HA

[ElrondHubbard]

HeyV!

Saturday morning is my 'official' weekly weigh in. I'm tracking the 7 day average also. Gives me perspective on the day to day changes based on my mood, sleep patterns, work (stress or no stress) etc. At least I think it does. HA HA

I do it the same way. My official weigh in is Sunday morning, but I like to get an idea how my weight fluctuates throughout the week. I'm usually heaviest on Friday. Work has something to do with that, I'm sure!

[MoEcho]

I do it the same way. My official weigh in is Sunday morning, but I like to get an idea how my weight fluctuates throughout the week. I'm usually heaviest on Friday. Work has something to do with that, I'm sure!

Funny you say that. After a hard/heavy leg day I'm always up 1-2lbs easy. No matter what I eat or don't eat. Facinating.
I know some folks drop like crazy post workout. That has only happened for me once .... after 400g of CHO from Corn Pops cereal (right Rob?) LOL

AM Weight:
168.8

Training:
Upper Body

Incline DB Press
15sx 8, 25s x 6
30s x 6, 6, 6

Barbell Row
95 x 6
105, 6, 6, 6 (failed on 115. Form was balls)

Seated DB Press
30s x 6, 6, 6

DB Curls
20s x 6, 6, 6

Overhead Extensions (EZ Bar)
40 x 6, 6, 6

Macros:
135/115/55 ~1495

Cardio:
10 hours of pacing back and forth during work meetings ...

Scrawl:
Lifts are ALL up. 5 for 5! Feeling freakin' amazing. I'm drooling at the thought of hitting PRs every 4 weeks. That's my goal anyway.
Rob - weight dropped below 169!! YEAH BUDDY

[MoEcho]

Hit legs tonight. Was a good session but realized shortly into my first warm-up that my back was not having it. I improvised with 6 sets of squats (just the bar), so light DB stiff leg deadlifts, a ton of sets for calfs and then did some extra bicep and shoulder work. Looking forward to my re-feed tomorrow = lots and lots of cereal Happy weekend all!

[MoEcho]

Official Saturday Weigh-in
169.8

Rolling weekly average: 169.51

Hit my 168.8 on Thursday.
Looking forward to a 167.xxx this week!

[ElrondHubbard]

Make sure you drink lots of milk with that cereal! You'll get there.