Fat Girl Gets Fit

[SophieM]

Made it all look easy! Glad you enjoyed yourself.

[LunaLifts]

Woo! Way to go! Ditto FA's comment, those looked solid af.

[Partyrocking]

Thanks Everyone!

I wore a Universal Shirt under my singlet. They don’t make singlets (at least not for the market). Maybe they have some for their sponsored athletes.

I’m sore as hell today. This week off will be needed. Next week though, GZCL and I’m going to start running again. I want to get as much fat off as I can to end the year and then start putting on weight next year.

[ms_mac]

Great job! Glad you had alot of fun. Now get some rest.

[Partyrocking]

The post meet soreness is real.

My mind wants to lift, but my hamstrings are like heck no!

I saw my chiropractor today. He had some ideas on how I can work on rebuilding my squat and my bench. I’ll be adding in some isometric work and pausing. This is in addition to my rehab/prehab work.

Roasted Branzino over Sweet Potatoes, Broc****, and Cauliflower


Zeus

[thehobbes]

Thanks Everyone!

I wore a Universal Shirt under my singlet. They don’t make singlets (at least not for the market). Maybe they have some for their sponsored athletes.

I’m sore as hell today. This week off will be needed. Next week though, GZCL and I’m going to start running again. I want to get as much fat off as I can to end the year and then start putting on weight next year.

Awesome job dudette! That's a really cool look with the tee under, I'm a fan. Enjoy the well deserved week off! Hit the trails you beastly gazelle you.

[JaymzJ]

Zeus

Girlo, you gotta post Zeus in here!!!
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...post1534588561

[anandagirl]

Way to go!!!

[Fiction2Fitness]

Woot! Awesome job at the meet. Everything looked good.

Cute dog too. Looks comfortable and relaxed.

[Partyrocking]

Girlo, you gotta post Zeus in here!!!
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...post1534588561

I did

Week of rest is over. I’m hitting the gym hard tomorrow. I’m so ready to squat I’ve been dreaming about it!

Also decided to stop counting calories. It’s been over 2 years since I started and I know how to eat. I’m going to keep a food journal to keep myself accountable, but I may drop that after a few months.

Also, going to Costco tomorrow to get meat + veggies for meal prep.

Hope everyone crushes it this week!

[LunaLifts]

Week of rest is over. I’m hitting the gym hard tomorrow. I’m so ready to squat I’ve been dreaming about it!

Also decided to stop counting calories. It’s been over 2 years since I started and I know how to eat. I’m going to keep a food journal to keep myself accountable, but I may drop that after a few months.

Also, going to Costco tomorrow to get meat + veggies for meal prep.

Hope everyone crushes it this week!

Yay for getting back to the weights. I've had gym dreams before, lol. Most recent was one with a massive gym with nowhere to deadlift. >.<
Maybe I'm just tired from working out so hard in my dreams.

Awesome to not counting cals. I've been enjoying the break from it, seems like once you're in a pattern you can be accurate enough. You still weighing stuff out, or are you eyeballing portions too? I'll be going back to it when I cut to be sure I'm getting enough protein, and to make sure my cals are in the right spot, but thinking I won't need to track the whole cut once I get into the adjusted eating habits.

[Partyrocking]

I’m not weighing anything (except for pre-workout as too much caffeine is a problem).

I am, though, using measuring cups for things like oatmeal as I have no idea how to eyeball oatmeal at the moment. What I thought was a 1/4 cup was like 1/8 cup.

My squat dream was so weird. They had moved around all of the racks, so there was something blocking each one.

Luckily, when I returned to the gym today, it was exactly as I left it.

[LunaLifts]

I’m not weighing anything (except for pre-workout as too much caffeine is a problem).

I am, though, using measuring cups for things like oatmeal as I have no idea how to eyeball oatmeal at the moment. What I thought was a 1/4 cup was like 1/8 cup.

My squat dream was so weird. They had moved around all of the racks, so there was something blocking each one.

Luckily, when I returned to the gym today, it was exactly as I left it.

Same here, but not weighing pre either because caffeine isn't an issue. When I stop tracking on my cut I may do a few test weighs, like fill the cup to what I think is right (because it's always too much when filled to level), then double check it on the scale to make sure I'm in the ball park.
Pasta is a it harder though, can't fit straight spaghetti in a cup, so I may keep weighing that.

Lol at the blocked racks, sounds similar to my DL dream issue. I've never been to a gym with a platform, or dedicated DL area though, so that may have been why I had that struggle.

[Partyrocking]

The deadlift platforms at the gym I use suck, but at least they have four of them.

Today’s Workout: GZCL Day 1 Squats



Weigh in: 170.3- new low, bam

Warmup: Assault Bike, Box Squats, Kettlebell Swings, Pullups

AMRAP Set



Squats
5x45, 3x95, 2x135, 1x185, 3x230, 2x2x237.5, 2x1x245, 1x2x245 (AMRAP)

These were harder than expected, but I made all my reps. I thought about going for a third rep on my AMRAP set, but my left hamstring felt tight, so I called it at two. I’m supposed to leave 1 rep in the tank w/ this program.



RDLs SS Single Leg Leg Press
3x6x135, 1x10x135/3x5x255, 1x10x255

Left hamstring was fatigued during the RDLs as well. Leg Press was easy.

Leg Extensions SS Leg Curls
3x15x28/3x15x57

Wicked easy.

Standing Calf Raises
3x15x75

Smooth Sailing

Gyro and Veggies for lunch



Deep Dish Pizza for Dinner

Whole Pizza


My Share

[Partyrocking]

Today’s Workout: Day 2 Paused Bench

Weigh in: 170.3

Warmup: Assault Bike, Bear Crawl, Waiter’s Walk

2x145lbs


2-Ct Paused Bench
5x45, 3x75, 2x105, 3x135, 2x2x140, 2x1x145, 1x2x145 (AMRAP)

These were hard. I probably should have started lighter, but I’ll be alright.

Machine Row SS OHP
3x6x75, 1x10x75/3x6x55, 1x7x55

I had been expected to use more weight with these, but the paused bench tired me out.



Tri Set: Facepulls, Tricep Pushdowns, Cable Hammer Curls
3x15x20.8/3x15x20.8/3x13x20.8

The face pulls were easy. The tricep pushdowns were okay and the cable curls were hard.

Crab Stuffed Salmon with Brussels Sprouts, Baby Carrots, and Brown Rice



Saw my chiropractor today. He thinks that I basically need to relearn how to squat as my mechanics changed as we’ve worked on my hip issues.

[thehobbes]

Paused bp looked great, made it look way easier than it probably felt.

[Partyrocking]

Paused bp looked great, made it look way easier than it probably felt.

Thanks Ham!

Today’s Workout: GZCL Day 3 Deadlifts



Weigh in: 170.9

Warmup: Assault Bike, Foam Rolling, Kettlebell Swings

3x295


Deadlifts
5x45, 2x135, 1x225, 3x275, 2x2x285, 2x1x295, 1x3x295 (AMRAP)

My legs were mad sore.

DB Rows
3x6x55, 1x10x55

Easy

Lat Pulldowns
3x6x72.5, 1x10x72.5

Pretty smooth

Kettlebell Swings, Lat Pullin, Hanging Ab Raise Tri Set
3x15x52.9, 3x12x22, 3x10

Crushed it

Stretching

I went for a run this afternoon. First run since my 5k in October. After the first mile, I was tired so I went home.

Orange Chicken over Vegetable Lo Mein



I ordered myself a power bar for my birthday. I’m going to keep it locked at the gym, so I don’t have to haul it back and forth every day.

Get ready for some serious squats. I’m ready for a bar that’s not bent

[Fiction2Fitness]

Nice work on the deadlifts and everything else. I need to get back to running too but ugh, mile sounds tiring. The orange chicken and lo mein look delicious.

[melDorado]

Hey party just checked in in time to see about your meet....great to watch the vids....awesome lifts esp your squat - looked sooo easy! You had more in you?
Orange chicken eh?
I do lemon chicken which i love but only tried orange on duck
Will have to experiment. I make my orange sauce with kool aid lol

[Partyrocking]

Nice work on the deadlifts and everything else. I need to get back to running too but ugh, mile sounds tiring. The orange chicken and lo mein look delicious.

Thanks.

Hey party just checked in in time to see about your meet....great to watch the vids....awesome lifts esp your squat - looked sooo easy! You had more in you?
Orange chicken eh?
I do lemon chicken which i love but only tried orange on duck
Will have to experiment. I make my orange sauce with kool aid lol

I probably could have squatted more, but it’s the most I’ve done since I hurt my back in May, so I didn’t want to push too hard.

I’m lazy and use pre-made orange sauce, like this one.

[Fiction2Fitness]

I’m lazy and use pre-made orange sauce, like this one.

I tend to use pre-made sauces as well. Found a really good thai curry one at Target. Should buy one for orange chicken next time I'm in the store.

[Partyrocking]

Thanksgiving Workout: GZCL Day 4 Bench Day



Weigh in: 170.9

Warmup: Assault Bike, Foam Rolling, Waiter’s Walks, Bear Crawls



Bench Press
5x45, 3x75, 2x105, 3x137.5, 2x2x142.5, 2x1x147.5, 4x147.5 (AMRAP)

These moved pretty well.

Barbell Row SS DB Incline Press
3x6x75, 1x10x75; 3x6x40, 1x10x40

Crushed it!

Tri Set: Pec Flies, Reverse Flies, Lat Raises
3x12x13; 3x10x9; 3x10x10

Lat Raises were hard

Stretching

Thanksgiving Dinner!





Birthday Ice Cream Cake!

[Fiction2Fitness]

Great and the food is looking good. mmm food.

[Partyrocking]

Today’s Workout: GZCL Day 5 Squats

Weigh in: 171.9

Warmup: Assault Bike, Foam Rolling, Kettlebell Swings, Pullups



Squats
5x45, 3x95, 2x135, 1x185, 3x230, 2x2x237.5, 2x1x245, 3x245 (AMRAP)

Ooh my heart rate went up on these. Hope to get 4 reps on Monday.

Front Squats SS Good Mornings
3x6x95, 1x8x95; 3x6x95, 1x8x95

These were pretty smooth.

Leg Extensions SS GHR
3x15x31; 3x12

These girls next to me had on the stinkiest perfume. UGH!

Pallof Presses SS Weighted Hip Stretch
3x15x18; 3x30s with 20lbs

The Pallof Presses were borderline too easy

Dinner: Stir Fry w/ Thanksgiving Leftovers

[thehobbes]

Great bp reps and that Thanksgiving dinner looks so fancy and delicious! You're looking really good PR, congrats on getting down to 170, you're doing it right.

[Partyrocking]

Great bp reps and that Thanksgiving dinner looks so fancy and delicious! You're looking really good PR, congrats on getting down to 170, you're doing it right.

Thanks Ham!

I’m supposed to be cutting to 160, but ... carbs are so good.

Today’s Workout: Squat Day (GZCL W2D1)



Weigh in: 172.2

Warmup: Assault Bike, Kettlebell Swings, Pullups



Squats
5x45, 3x95, 2x135, 1x185, 3x230, 2x2x237.5, 2x1x245, 5x245 (AMRAP)

The AMRAP set was tough. My HR went up to 93%.



RDLs SS Single Leg Leg Press
3x6x140, 1x10x140; 3x6x265, 1x10x265

Left hamstring still fatigued first, but it was fine on the squats.

Leg Extension SS Leg Curls
3x12x34; 3x15x63

Ooh the burn!

Calf Raises
3x15x85

These were a bit tough. Will only go up to 90lbs next week.

[thehobbes]

Good work on squats!

I’m supposed to be cutting to 160, but ... carbs are so good.

Pie is EVERYWHERE!

[Fiction2Fitness]

Great job with the squats. And agreed, mmmm carbs. I actually have a high carb day planned and already looking forward to it.

[LunaLifts]

Globdamn that stir fry looks bomb. Why did I not think to make stir fry with scallops when I had some?

Carbs are even harder to resist in winter, or at least I think so. It's just getting cold, and chit, you typically get sick at some point, so you just want warm, carby comfort foods.

[Partyrocking]

Good work on squats!

Pie is EVERYWHERE!

So is cake and so is ice cream, what do?

Great job with the squats. And agreed, mmmm carbs. I actually have a high carb day planned and already looking forward to it.

Right now, every day is a high carb day.

Globdamn that stir fry looks bomb. Why did I not think to make stir fry with scallops when I had some?

Carbs are even harder to resist in winter, or at least I think so. It's just getting cold, and chit, you typically get sick at some point, so you just want warm, carby comfort foods.

Scallops + Lo Mein is the bomb.

Today’s Workout: Bench Day (GZCL W2D2)



Weigh in: 171.9

Warmup: Assault Bike, Bear Crawl, Waiter’s Walks, Pullups



[color=blue]2-Ct Paused Bench
5x45, 3x75, 2x105, 3x135, 2x2x140, 2x1x145, 4x145 (AMRAP)[/size]

Got 2 more reps on my AMRAP set than last week. Almost ready to go up in weight.

Machine Row SS OHP
3x6x80, 1x10x80; 3x6x57.5, 1x8x57.5

Slow and steady wins the race.



Facepulls, Tricep Extensions, Curls
3x12x23, 3x15x23, 3x15x20.8

Time to bro down.

I’m loving GZCL so far. My workouts are the same length, but I’m getting in more volume. Here come the gainz!

My chiropractor gave me more drills to do, ugh!

Tonight’s Dinner: Chicken Pot Pie Turnovers