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

[MoEcho]

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

Mission accomplished!! Hit them macros bang on. Weight is up ~2lbs today .... as per usual post refeed. I'm not worried. Looking forward to another round of increasing lifts and kicking my own as@. Have a great Monday tomorrow. Adulting sucks, but ... I'm ready to get back to the grind

[anonymous]

GJ on the steady weight loss, 1500 cals a day is miserable but clearly it works

As soon as my hip is healed and my leg strength is back I'm going to follow your example

[MoEcho]

GJ on the steady weight loss, 1500 cals a day is miserable but clearly it works

As soon as my hip is healed and my leg strength is back I'm going to follow your example

Hey!! Thanks!! I am going to try everything not to have to cut cals drastically this time. I've been know to pull the Lyle McDonald Rapid Fat Loss 'special' because I'm impatient. LOL Not this time

AM Weight:
169.9

Training:
Upper Power A

Flat Bench Press
105 x 4, 4, 4

DB Row
30s x 6, 4, 4

Barbell Curl
55 x 4, 4, 4 (PR for reps)

Close Grip Bench
3 lighters pump sets. Nothing special.

DB Shrugs
30s x 3 sets of 10-14 (SQUEEEZE) lol

Macros:
131/112/58 1495

Scrawl:
Time to clean up the refeed days and add in some cardio. Been feeling damn good lately and I need to step it up a notch!
My hip and back are pooched ... as usual. I may have to reduce some sets/frequency for my back lifts which is super annoying... we shall see.
I've also had to tread lightly for squats .. which is also annoying - but required. Get er dun!
Mo

[ElrondHubbard]

Keep that SQUEEZE going!

And yeah, you need to walk a fine line on those calories. Cut enough, but not too much. I'm a big fan of trial and error (primarily because that's all I got!) But you want to keep feeling good while the weight comes off, and drastic cutting won't do that.

[Vytis]

When cereal in the mix, then yes, you're doing it right. Team General Mills unite!

167 next week baby!

[MoEcho]

Keep that SQUEEZE going!

And yeah, you need to walk a fine line on those calories. Cut enough, but not too much. I'm a big fan of trial and error (primarily because that's all I got!) But you want to keep feeling good while the weight comes off, and drastic cutting won't do that.

I will be patient … I will be patient Promise!

When cereal in the mix, then yes, you're doing it right. Team General Mills unite!

167 next week baby!

Hell yes. All stocked up on Cheerios and Corn Pops for next weekend!! MMMMMMMMMM

[MoEcho]

AM Weight:
169.9

Training:
Lower Power

BB Squat
105 x 4, 4, 4 (felt ok. Knee cracked every rep lol) #old

BB Stiff Leg Lifts
100 x 4, 4, 4

Standing Calf raise (calve?) FML
3 sets of 11, one set of 12

Macros:
131/112/58 ~1495

Scrawl:
We shall see how the back/hip are tomorrow. Love leg days, but don't like the next 48 hours
Mo

[MoEcho]

Happy Wednesday all!!

Off day from lifting. I'm getting all kinds of admin tasks done and enjoying my heat pack LOL

[HomeGymChains]

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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

Congrats on the home gym!
Sounds like the right stuff!

[ArchAngel'73]

Rob's pretty brutal with all this accountability 'n sh*t. Glad its you and not me, yet.

I expected to see a lot of work and heavy weights when I came here (I'm not disappointed) but I did not expect the home gym nor bonding time with the step daughter. Both of those, unto their own, are amazing. Nice to see you getting some perks out of exercising.
And much respect to your strength levels.

[MoEcho]

Congrats on the home gym!
Sounds like the right stuff!

Thank you sir!! I only have DBs up to 40lbs. Seems I will need heavier ones soon........ WIN!! My Olympic BB set goes up to 315 so at least there's that!

Rob's pretty brutal with all this accountability 'n sh*t. Glad its you and not me, yet.

I expected to see a lot of work and heavy weights when I came here (I'm not disappointed) but I did not expect the home gym nor bonding time with the step daughter. Both of those, unto their own, are amazing. Nice to see you getting some perks out of exercising.
And much respect to your strength levels.

Hi, and thank you! 3 kids and a full time job (and a family to support) = like zero time for myself. Having the kiddo with me was incredible. I didn't feel like the worst parent ever doing something for myself. RE: Rob -- he's something ... Glad he's on my team!

[MoEcho]

AM Weight:
169.6

Training:
Upper B

Incline DB Press
35s x 4, 4, 4

Seated EZ Bar Tricep press
45s x 4, 6, 4

Seated DB Shoulder Press
35s x 4, 4, 4 (almost dropped on on my head lol)

DB Curls
25s x 4, 4, 4 (tough .. will not increase next sesh)

1 arm DB Row
40 x 6, 6, 4 (need to up it here)

Macros:
131/112/58 ~1495 (a tad lower today, wasn't hungry at all)

Cardio:
Does 45 minutes in line at the grocery store count? Jebus ... this COVID19 has us all freaked out.

Scrawl:
Schools were closed today in Ottawa until April 5th. Extended March break for the kiddos - bad news for the parents. Lucky I can work virtually but still ... LOL
Getting scary here. I'm sure it's the same everywhere. #reality #virus

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

[MoEcho]

AM Weight:
169.6

BB Front Squat
3 warm-ups
85 x 4, 4, 4

Deadlifts
3 warm-ups
145 x 4, 4, 4

Calve Raises
x 4 sets of 10-15

Macros:
131/112/58 ~1495

Saturday's weigh-in:
169.6 Pattern? lol

[Vytis]

Debbie Downer checking in....whoop whaaa...Hey Mo, looks like your stuck. Any ideas on why you've stalled, have you been true to your plan? May need to make a tweak.

I guess the real focus is on your health and that of your family. How is everyone?

[MoEcho]

Oh yeah, I'm stuck LOL. Cardio sessions start tomorrow. With 3 weeks at home with 3 kids.... I'll be locked in the basement for sure trying to hold on to my sanity.

[MoEcho]

AM Weight:
169.9

Training:
Upper Body A

Flat Bench Press
Bar x 6, 95 x 3
115 x 3, 3, 3 (Weight and rep PR in like 4 years!)

DB Row
35 x 5, 5, 5 (too easy, but my back is still sore)

DB Shrug
40 x 8, 8

Close Grip Bench
95 x 3, 3, 5 (felt sooooooooooo good!)

Barbell Curl (EZ bar)
60 x 3, 3, 3 (PR)

Macros:
131/112/58 ~1495

Cardio:
20 min LISS

Scrawl:
Good evening everyone. Tonight was a fantastic session. I am feeling strong and like myself again.
Sesh was split in to 2 - kids! lol But I got it done. No excuses. Lots of stressful things going on - I"m sure you're all feeling it too - with Corona, and family and work and the usual life things. I have found refuge again in the weights. AMEN.

[MoEcho]

AM weight:
169.4 (yay!)

Good cardio sesh today. 34 minutes, MISS, incline treadmill.

Played Catan on the iPad and the time passed pretty quick!

Happy Tuesday all. Stay safe and Corona free!!

[MoEcho]

AM Weight:
168.8

No training today. Except for lifting a Lazy-Boy up a **** ton of stairs. LOL

Tomorrow is Pull and cardio. Bring it on.

[shaneinga]

What's up Mo. Swinging through to see what you have going on in here. Looks like the scale had a big woosh this morning. That is a win!

Don't drop the Lazy-Boy, those things are gold.

[MoEcho]

What's up Mo. Swinging through to see what you have going on in here. Looks like the scale had a big woosh this morning. That is a win!

Don't drop the Lazy-Boy, those things are gold.

Hello and welcome!
I carried the Layz-Boy up the stairs... and the kids sat in it. I don't think that's fair ha ha

I'd like to see a 167.x this week. I'm really trying here ... maybe I will pray instead of cardio......

AM Weight:
169.6

Training:
Delts/Arms

Close Grip Bench
95 x 6, 7, 8

DB Curls
20s x 8
25s x 6, 8 (PR!) , 4 drop set
20s x 4

DB Side Laterals
5s x 10
8s x 10
15s x 7, 8, 7 drop set
5s x failure

EZ Skullies
50 x 5, 6

DB Delt Press
35s x 5, 5, 5

EZ Curl
50 x 8, 7, 7

Macros:
Usual

Cardio:
N/A

Scrawl:
Feeling strong. No better feeling in the world!

[ElrondHubbard]

Hello and welcome!
I carried the Layz-Boy up the stairs... and the kids sat in it. I don't think that's fair ha ha

I'd like to see a 167.x this week. I'm really trying here ... maybe I will pray instead of cardio......

AM Weight:
169.6

Training:
Delts/Arms

Close Grip Bench
95 x 6, 7, 8

DB Curls
20s x 8
25s x 6, 8 (PR!) , 4 drop set
20s x 4

DB Side Laterals
5s x 10
8s x 10
15s x 7, 8, 7 drop set
5s x failure

EZ Skullies
50 x 5, 6

DB Delt Press
35s x 5, 5, 5

EZ Curl
50 x 8, 7, 7

Macros:
Usual

Cardio:
N/A

Scrawl:
Feeling strong. No better feeling in the world!

I like your selection. And your refuge. And your Lazy Boy. And your signature, BTW.

You'll be hitting that 167... I'm sure of it! You got this!

[MoEcho]

^^ Thank you Sir! I do what I can to keep everyone happy here... and then I drink diet pepsi and lift heavy things when the kids are too much. lol
Covid will get me lean at least!! Can't go out and shop so I'll do more cardio

AM weight:
168.6 (new low)
7 Day Average: 169.37

No lifting today. Cardio only. And I managed to hang my new chip-up bar. It hasn't fallen off the rafter yet = WIN!

Funzies pic:


I feel like a beefcake lol

[MoEcho]

Dunno about you kiddos, but I'm going nuts. We've been playing games ALL week and each time it starts a war between the two older kids. Like really?
Catan rage is a real thing. Don't be fooled!! The house is sooooooooooo clean!! I'm doing all kinds of things that I've been putting off (like steam cleaning the hardwood and taking down useless shelves)

What is everyone doing to avoid going crazy?
Stay safe people. Also - high protein diets = crazy gas = social distancing WIN! ha ha

[MoEcho]

168 even this morning. Come on 167s!!!!!!!

[MoEcho]

AM Weight:
169.2

Training:
Push

Flat Bench
Bar x 8, 95 x 3, 100 x 2
115 x 4
125 x 2 (PR)
115 x 4

EZ Bar Tricep Press
40 x 7, 6

Seated DB Press
25 x 8
35 x 4, 4

Side DB Laterals
x 4 sets of lots

Macros:
131/112/58 ~1495

Cardio:
10 min LISS

Scrawl:
PR city tonight. For reps on 115 and weight on the 125 bench. Yay. I feel that 135 coming soon... man I miss pressing the big boy plates

[MoEcho]

AM Weight:
169.2

Cardio
29:15 LISS, Incline Treadmill

Work. Is. Crazy. Cardio between meetings and then I slept all evening
#workfromhomewin

[ElrondHubbard]

Keep that chin up! Crazy is still better than several other alternatives!

[MoEcho]

Keep that chin up! Crazy is still better than several other alternatives!

Ha! Yes, that is very true. How're you doing with all this covid stuffs? Feels like the Apocolypse.

AM weight: 169.2 Looks like that 168 was a tease lol

Legs
Split Squat
3 sets of 8

Calf Raise
6 sets of 10

Stiff leg DLs
Bar x 10
65 x 8
95 x 8, 8

Bench ab crunch
3 set of 10

Cardio
25 minutes Liss, incline treaddy

Rained all day here today. Gloomy and stuck inside.. balls. I lost 2 games of Catan also. Conspiracy! lol

[ArchAngel'73]

If you're feeling extra stress then that will increase cortisol levels. That in turn will cause you to retain water. Since the proverbial sh*t just hit the fan here in Canada this week that might explain the weight loss stall. I would suggest reducing your stress levels and/or taking creatine. Given that the stress reduction isn't happening any time soon your best bet is the creatine.
It will shunt extra water out of the body and shunt new water into the muscle cell. I found this remedy on my own and did it the night before my comps, worked well to get dry without diuretics.
Its cheap, can't hurt you, and is not being stockpiled by ignorant people yet and it might even work and give you that psychological reward for your efforts with a scale drop.

Stay safe and sane my friend.

[ElrondHubbard]

Ha! Yes, that is very true. How're you doing with all this covid stuffs? Feels like the Apocolypse.

AM weight: 169.2 Looks like that 168 was a tease lol

Legs
Split Squat
3 sets of 8

Calf Raise
6 sets of 10

Stiff leg DLs
Bar x 10
65 x 8
95 x 8, 8

Bench ab crunch
3 set of 10

Cardio
25 minutes Liss, incline treaddy

Rained all day here today. Gloomy and stuck inside.. balls. I lost 2 games of Catan also. Conspiracy! lol

Agree with Archangel. You can't go wrong with creatine, although I haven't heard of it leading to weight loss overall. Still, it puts the weight in the right places!