Penny's Training Jounal

[penny0527]

Meet time, woohoo!!! Have you decided on openers yet?



You're super close to where you need to be! That's about where I was going into my last meet, I was just a liiiiittttllle bit over. All I wound up doing was cutting off water that morning and skipping breakfast (24 hr weigh in), that alone worked fine.

I'm planning to cut off water the evening before and food maybe a little earlier in the day.

We have decided on openers. Squat will be conservative because I'm super worried about that particular lift.

Bench - 52.5 kg / 115.5 lbs
Squat - 62.5 kg / 137.5 lbs
Deadlift - 115 kg / 253 lbs

[penny0527]

Do you weigh-in Friday and the meet is Saturday?

Yes. Weigh in Friday morning and meet on Saturday.

[bmgamble]

Yes. Weigh in Friday morning and meet on Saturday.

Ah, that helps then. My weigh-ins are 1-2 hours before I lift. That would kill me.

[penny0527]

Ah, that helps then. My weigh-ins are 1-2 hours before I lift. That would kill me.

That's a legit weigh in

[LunaLifts]

I cut out almost all carbs a couple days ago, no alcohol in over a week and started water loading yesterday. I'm down to 125.0 as of this morning. I should hopefully get below 123.5 by Friday morning. If anyone has any other weight cut tips please chime in.

I have no tips, but you're super close so good luck!
I'd suggest a bit of coffee beforehand, because it tends to make people "go," but I don't know if decaf would work the same way, or if the coffee itself would effect water weight.

[penny0527]

I have no tips, but you're super close so good luck!
I'd suggest a bit of coffee beforehand, because it tends to make people "go," but I don't know if decaf would work the same way, or if the coffee itself would effect water weight.

I have read that caffiene works but unfortunately it is one of my gastritis triggers so that is not an option for me

[LunaLifts]

I have read that caffiene works but unfortunately it is one of my gastritis triggers so that is not an option for me

Oh wasn't sure if it was the caffeine, or something else in coffee that had the effect.
Sorry I don't know better natural/safe things for pooping. >.<

[anandagirl]

Yay Penny! So excited for you!!!! I'm sure 123 and change is possible. I feel like water with lemon helps flush out excess water easily, and eating higher fiber/beans/fruit/veggies a lot helps you go. I used to drink green smoothies with a lot of spinach, cucumber, celery, ginger, apple, berries, etc. and I was like clockwork for the first time in my life.

[FallenAngel80]

Wow, didn't realise your meet was so close. No weight cutting tips I'm afraid but you'll smash it

[penny0527]

Oh wasn't sure if it was the caffeine, or something else in coffee that had the effect.
Sorry I don't know better natural/safe things for pooping. >.<

Preworkout makes me very sick and caffienated sodas give me acid reflux so I avoid caffiene most of the time.

I was looking more for water flushing above what I'm already doing which is drinking a ton of water.

Yay Penny! So excited for you!!!! I'm sure 123 and change is possible. I feel like water with lemon helps flush out excess water easily, and eating higher fiber/beans/fruit/veggies a lot helps you go. I used to drink green smoothies with a lot of spinach, cucumber, celery, ginger, apple, berries, etc. and I was like clockwork for the first time in my life.

I wonder what the lemon does??

I think my last meal on Thursday will be a liquid meal if I'm borderline. Something like what you described above. I need to be 123 just to be safe in case my scale is off.

Wow, didn't realise your meet was so close. No weight cutting tips I'm afraid but you'll smash it

Thanks!

[anandagirl]

I wonder what the lemon does??

I think it acts like a mild diuretic or if you're into the voodoo, it cleanses your liver and help release toxins

You have a solid plan in place

[SophieM]

You should be good to make weight. Just make sure you're pooping. You can always add Miralax to a glass of water if you're not.

[BubsNBean]

How exciting, Penny. I didn't realize it was this weekend!

[HARRYBEAST]

Me either. Will you be live streaming your post meet shower

[bmgamble]

That's a legit weigh in

It can be nerve-racking especially since I hover on the cutoff.

[penny0527]

I think it acts like a mild diuretic or if you're into the voodoo, it cleanses your liver and help release toxins

You have a solid plan in place

Lemon is a diuretic??

I don't believe in that voodoo

You should be good to make weight. Just make sure you're pooping. You can always add Miralax to a glass of water if you're not.

Is Miralax going to make me sh!t my pants?!? I've never taken it. Products like that always make me fear feeling like I'm prepping for a colonoscopy!

How exciting, Penny. I didn't realize it was this weekend!

It is I'm on the fence about my excitement though.

Me either. Will you be live streaming your post meet shower

Yes




From the shower





Not really

[HARRYBEAST]

I try my best not to give a **** what class I compete at

[LunaLifts]

Is Miralax going to make me sh!t my pants?!? I've never taken it. Products like that always make me fear feeling like I'm prepping for a colonoscopy!

Lol, I'm the same way, which is why I stick to fiber supplements if anything.
That and I'd worry about any pain/cramping.

[MatTheCur]

I don't have any tips either, but I'm sure that you'll go 9/9!

[penny0527]

It can be nerve-racking especially since I hover on the cutoff.

I can imagine! I'm close and I'm a tad worried I will screw it up!

Lol, I'm the same way, which is why I stick to fiber supplements if anything.
That and I'd worry about any pain/cramping.

Yes!

I don't have any tips either, but I'm sure that you'll go 9/9!

Thanks, Mat.

Does your name really only have one "T"?

[anandagirl]

Thanks, Mat.

Does your name really only have one "T"?

Yes. It's short for Mat-Chooo!

[penny0527]

Yes. It's short for Mat-Chooo!

Lulz. Brian is hilarious.

[penny0527]

Wednesday 8/16/17 - Meet Week

Back Squat
45x3
65x1
85x1
105x1
125x1

Bench Press
45x3
65x1
85x1
105x1 paused

Conventional Deadlift
135x1
185x1
205x1



Everything was light today. It's the last day for real lifting. Accessories tomorrow then nothing until Saturday. I weighed exactly 125.0 again this morning so I have 2 lbs to lose to be safely in the 123.5 class.

On Monday I decided I didn't want to wear myself out since I had to do all three lifts that day. I cut my warm up down drastically. I realized during those sets that my lengthy warm ups are more about gaining confidence than actually warming up. I use that time to practice form and prepare myself for the heavier weight. I shouldn't need to prepare myself for the weight though. I felt just as warm yet less exhausted during Monday's session compared to previous weeks. I know Wade has told us all this before but some things I have to come around to myself. My goal in the future is to cut down warm up sets by the number of sets and reps.

[Big_Sky_Guy]

Good plan.

I tend to do more warm up when my body is not cooperating, but on a normal day we really don't need much.

[LunaLifts]

Everything was light today. It's the last day for real lifting. Accessories tomorrow then nothing until Saturday. I weighed exactly 125.0 again this morning so I have 2 lbs to lose to be safely in the 123.5 class.

Can't wait to hear how it goes!!
Do you plan to get videos of all your lifts?

[anandagirl]

[B]On Monday I decided I didn't want to wear myself out since I had to do all three lifts that day. I cut my warm up down drastically. I realized during those sets that my lengthy warm ups are more about gaining confidence than actually warming up. I use that time to practice form and prepare myself for the heavier weight. I shouldn't need to prepare myself for the weight though. I felt just as warm yet less exhausted during Monday's session compared to previous weeks. I know Wade has told us all this before but some things I have to come around to myself. My goal in the future is to cut down warm up sets by the number of sets and reps.

I'm trying to do less warm up sets now too, based on things Wade has said.

Good plan.

I tend to do more warm up when my body is not cooperating, but on a normal day we really don't need much.

I am starting to do more time just warming up the body in general now rather than warm up sets. More walking, dynamic stretching. My body always feels slightly bad though

[penny0527]

Good plan.

I tend to do more warm up when my body is not cooperating, but on a normal day we really don't need much.

I need to rely on my warm up from physical therapy on squat and dead days and have more confidence

Can't wait to hear how it goes!!
Do you plan to get videos of all your lifts?

That is the plan. I'll have to hand my phone to someone to video so I have something to send to Wade in between attempts. In case adjustments need to be made.

[penny0527]

I'm trying to do less warm up sets now too, based on things Wade has said.

I am starting to do more time just warming up the body in general now rather than warm up sets. More walking, dynamic stretching. My body always feels slightly bad though

Wade pushes it but I guess I needed to see for myself.

[SophieM]

Is Miralax going to make me sh!t my pants?!? I've never taken it. Products like that always make me fear feeling like I'm prepping for a colonoscopy!

Hmmm. Miralax is supposed to be gentle. It's an osmotic laxative. I guess best not to chance it though if things like that have not gone well in the past! I'm chronically constipated so I'm not a good one to ask LOL

[penny0527]

Hmmm. Miralax is supposed to be gentle. It's an osmotic laxative. I guess best not to chance it though if things like that have not gone well in the past! I'm chronically constipated so I'm not a good one to ask LOL

I've never taken any laxative products so I have no idea how I'll react