Fat Girl Gets Fit

[thehobbes]

That FS was lookin' strong AF, put some butter on that thing it was smooooth.

[Partyrocking]

That FS was lookin' strong AF, put some butter on that thing it was smooooth.

LMAO

Today's Workout: Upper 2 OHP Day

Weigh in: 173.4

Warmup: Cobra Pose/Deadbugs, Shoulder Holds/1 Arm Shoulder Press, Waiters' Walks



Pullups SS OHP
5x2/3x45, 10x55lbs(5+ set), 4x62.5, 3x70, 2x77.5, 1x85

OHP was pretty good.

Facepulls
4x12x28.9

Slowed down the concentric on these. Ooh the pumps!



Dips
3x8x5

+1 from last week.



Pullovers/Lat Raises
3x8x30/3x10x10

Maybe I should do standing pushdowns instead. Hard to know if I'm hitting my lats when I'm lying down

Foam rolling/hip stretches

My chiropractor worked on my hips again today, torture. We decided to drop down to 1 visit a week, which means I need to do more rehab work on my own

Skipped today's run. Will do it tomorrow

Tonight's Dinner: Turkey Bolognese over Linguini with Corn, Tomatoes, and Bell Peppers

[Partyrocking]

Today's Workout: Lower 3 Squat Day



Weigh in: 172.2-new low

Warmup: Cobra Pose/Deadbugs, Goblet Squats/Kettlebell Swings, Pullups



Squats
5x45, 3x95, 2x135, 1x175, 1x195, 1x210, 1x225, 1x235, 3x3x135

My bar path was a little funky. Will work on this Monday.

RDLs
3x6x135, 1x10x135

Crushed it!

Leg Extensions
3x11x42

Hard, but I got them all.

Pallof Press
3x5x26

A bit wobbly, but I think I paused long enough

Hip Stretches
These are the worst.

C25k
5 min walk, 8 min run, 5 minute walk, 8 minute run, 5 minute walk

Today's Lunch: Cheeseburger w/ Avocado, Tomato, Spinach, and Caramelized Onions


Tonight's Dinner: Chicken Parmesan over Homemade Mushroom Ravioli with Broc**** and Mushrooms

[LunaLifts]

'Grat on the new low.
I'm a big chicken parm lover, that looks so good!

Nice work! Hip stretches are definitely death.

[Partyrocking]

Nice work! Hip stretches are definitely death.

Truth! I did some again today, so sore.

Today's Workout: Upper 3

Weigh in: 172.1-new low

Warmup: Cobra Pose/Deadbugs, Shoulder Holds, 1 Arm Shoulder Press, Waiter's Walks, Pullups



Bench Press
5x45, 3x75, 2x95, 2x8x112.5, 2x112.5-slingshot, 3x135-sling shot

The bar felt uneven. I double checked and I loaded the bar properly; strange. I played w/ my slingshot today for the first time. Feels so strange. I think I'll do a few reps on Saturdays to get used to it, maybe program some reps in after my meet.

Machine Row
3x6x105, 1x9x105 (AMRAP)

Crushed it!



Cable Fly/Reverse Fly
3x15x12.5/3x15x7.5

Will go up next time.



JM Press/Incline DB Curl
3x8x65/3x10x20

Will go up on the curls next time

I went shopping today. I have a job interview on Tuesday (fingers crossed) and I needed some better fitting clothes. I was a size 16 when I started this journey. I'm a size 8 now, what!

And why is it that I went to buy bras, I tried four different brands, and I was a different size w/ each brand. Apparently, I'm a 36C/36D/38C/38D.

Today's Dinner: Orange Chicken w/ Sauteed Broc****, Celery, Onions, and Zucchini

[SophieM]

Leaning out and still strong AF! Awesome!

[Partyrocking]

Leaning out and still strong AF! Awesome!

I try

Today was a cardio day. I was supposed to run 20 minutes w/o stopping, but I needed to take some breaks. Still was my fastest time so far, avg. pace 11:26/mile.

Tonight's Dinner

[Partyrocking]

Labor Day Workout: Lower 1 Squat Day

Weigh in: 171.1-new low

Warmup: Cobra Pose/Deadbugs, Goblet Squats/Kettlebell Swings, Pullups



Squats
5x45, 3x95, 2x135, 1x175, 1x195, 1x210, 1x225, 1x240, 3x3x145

My form was better today. Hips still went up a touch early on the last set.

If you have issue w/ good morning squats, watch this video.



Sumo Deadlifts
5x45, 3x95, 2x135, 5x3x185

Back was fine. Third set bothered my elbow a bit. I think my left arm wasn't locked. Will probably use straps going forward, and train grip separately.

Single Leg Leg Press
3x10x305

Crushed it.

Seated Leg Curls
3x15x95

Hams were dead.

Gym was only open four hours today. I got there before 8, when it was supposed to open, and apparently, an off the books class started at 7:15.

Tonight's Dinner
Pan Seared Scallops w/ Diced Chicken Thigh, Chanterelles, and Broc**** tossed with Buccatoni

[thehobbes]

^^^Good job dude, the hardest part is just getting out there.

And I want to stick my face in your pizza....... chit that did come out as creepy as I thought it would.

[Partyrocking]

^^^Good job dude, the hardest part is just getting out there.

And I want to stick my face in your pizza....... chit that did come out as creepy as I thought it would.

Pizza was good. Pizza is gone

Today's Workout: Upper 1 Bench Day



Weigh in: 173.4

Warmup: Cobra Pose/Deadbugs, 1 arm shoulder holds/1 arm shoulder press, waiter's walks, pullups



Bench Press
5x45, 3x75, 2x105, 1x135, 1x155, 5x3x137.5

This lift still feels a bit heavy.



DB Rows
4x10x70

My wrists hurt when I tried to not use the straps. Hmm!

DB Incline Press
3x10x45

Bugger was using the 40s, so I had to go big (or go home)

CG Lat Pulldown
3x12x100

The first set is easy, but then the rest are hard.

Ez Curl/PJR Pullover
3x15x45/3x12x45

Cardio
5 min walk, 5 minute run, 3 minute walk, 8 minute run, 3 minute walk, 5 minute run, 5 minute walk

On week 6 of C25k

Chiropractor is trying to kill my hips. This internal rotation work is the worst.

[ms_mac]

Yeah on smaller size clothes! You go girl!



I'm back.

[Partyrocking]

Yeah on smaller size clothes! You go girl!

Thanks

I'm back.

WOOT!

Today's Workout: Lower 2 Deadlift Day

Weigh in: 172.6

Warmup: Cobra Pose/Deadbugs, Goblet Squats/Kettlebell Swings, Pullups

Kettlebell Swings
4x12x97

Need to work on my form. I think I could have been more explosive.



Front Squats
5x45, 3x75, 2x95, 1x115, 1x135, 1x150, 1x160, 3x3x100

Might be caving my knees a bit. Will have to record from the front next time.



GHR
3x11x15

Hammies so sore!

Planks SS 90/90 Stretch
3xF/3x30s

Was tough

Tonight's Dinner:
Braised Beef Cheeks with Celery and Onion over Rice

[Partyrocking]

Today's Workout: Upper 2 OHP Day

Weigh in: 172.9

Warmup: Cobra Pose/Deadbugs, 1 Arm Shoulder Holds/1 Arm Press, Waiter's Walks



Pullups
5x2

Why are these so hard?



OHP
3x45, 9x60, 4x67.5, 3x75, 2x82.5, 1x90

Last few sets were a bit heavy.



Facepulls
4x10x29

Weighted Dips
3x9x5lbs

+1 rep from last week

Pullovers/Lat Raises
10x30/10x10

Did the pullovers w/o the bench. Felt better on my lats.



C25k
Week 6 Run 2
5 min warmup, 10 min run, 3 minute walk, 10 minute run, 5 minute cool down.

Was a nice day out

Tonight's Dinner: Short Rib Pizza


Zeus begging my Dad for a Sandwich

[Partyrocking]

Today's Workout: Lower 2 Squat Day



Weigh in: 172.6

Warmup: Cobra Pose/Deadbugs, Goblet Squats/Kettlebell Swings



Squats
5x45, 3x95, 2x135, 1x175, 1x205, 1x225, 1x235, 3x3x145

Better walkout and no good morning



RDLs
3x6x140, 1x10x140

Still think I have some back rounding, but I was able to do this beltless.

Leg Extensions
3x15x42

+4 reps from last time

Pallof Presses
3x8x27

Harder on one side than the other.

[thehobbes]

That was a beautiful squat single and I don't see anything wrong with the deadlifts, back looks about as good as anybody's gonna get it.

[Partyrocking]

That was a beautiful squat single and I don't see anything wrong with the deadlifts, back looks about as good as anybody's gonna get it.

Thanks My chiropractor noticed some back rounding when I do RDLs in our sessions, so I've been working on that a bit.

Will update on my workout later today.

For now, here's some of my latest arrivals

Animal Gear + Samples


New RCSS Bars


Ghost Whey Protonz

[Partyrocking]

Todays' Workout: Upper 3 Bench Day

Weigh in: 172.1

Warmup: Cobra Pose/Deadbugs, Shoulder Holds/1 Arm Shoulder Press, Waiter's Walks, Pullups



Bench Press SS Machine Row
5x45, 3x65, 2x75, 8x3x97.5/3x6x110, 1x10x110

The gym was practically empty when I got here, so I was able to superset these. I did 2 bench sets and then a rowing set.



Pec Flies SS Reverse Flies
3x15x13.1/3x13x8.1

A bit of shoulder twinge w/ the pec flies.

JM Press/Incline DB Curls
3x10x65/3x7x25

JM presses are getting better.

I just got a new job (finally employed, lol). I get paid to give presentations, and I can present IRL or virtually to people. If anyone is willing to hear a 30 minute spiel from me, let me know.

Has to be someone in the US (and you have to be employed), but those are the only restrictions.

Tonight's Dinner:



Glazed Chicken Leg w/ Sweet Potato Fries

Optimum Cake Bites


These were bad, like 50 cent frosting over a protein bar bad. Would not recommend/10.



RCSS protein bar. These are baked. Nice texture, but the taste was lackluster for me.

[Fiction2Fitness]

So much oooing and ahhing to be done. Quite the haul and have fun with trying them all! Will be looking back to see how it all goes and of course for the memes.

[SophieM]

Congrats on the job! What kind of presentations are you doing?

[Partyrocking]

So much oooing and ahhing to be done. Quite the haul and have fun with trying them all! Will be looking back to see how it all goes and of course for the memes.

Woot!

Congrats on the job! What kind of presentations are you doing?

Product presentations. My first one is tomorrow

[LunaLifts]

Nice workouts, and food looking good as always.
Memes on point.
And awesome supp haul!

[anandagirl]

Nice workouts, you're looking strong! Back is getting there

Good to know about the ON cake bites! I'm super curious about the Ghost whey too!

[Partyrocking]

Nice workouts, and food looking good as always.
Memes on point.
And awesome supp haul!

I try

Nice workouts, you're looking strong! Back is getting there

Good to know about the ON cake bites! I'm super curious about the Ghost whey too!

I've only used the blueberry flavor so far. It's pretty interesting. It's more of a tart blueberry than a sweet blueberry and it has pasty pieces which I like.

Will try the peanut butter cereal milk next.

[Partyrocking]

Today's Workout: Lower 1 Squat Day



Weigh in: 173.5

Warmup: Cobra Pose/Deadbugs, Goblet Squats/Swings, Pullups



Squats
5x45, 3x95, 2x135, 1x175, 1x195, 1x225, 1x245, 3x3x145

Best daily max yet.

Sumo Deads
3x65, 2x135, 5x3x185

Felt heavier than last week, but I think I reset better between reps

Single Leg Leg Press
3x12x310

Will go up next time

Leg Curls
3x11x100

Was tough

IOU some videos. I forgot my camera at the gym, so I'll have to upload them tomorrow.

Today's Lunch: Cheesesteak made with Braised Short Ribs and Onions



Tonight's Dinner: Turkey Cheeseburger w/ avocado, tomatoes and onions, roasted potatoes and zucchini

[thehobbes]

Great progress on dem squats!

Your journal cracks me up, when the page loads I see quick flashes of delicious foods + a little kid making the "I'm gonna crap my shorts" face.

[Partyrocking]

Great progress on dem squats!

Your journal cracks me up, when the page loads I see quick flashes of delicious foods + a little kid making the "I'm gonna crap my shorts" face.

Just keeping it real, lol

Today's Workout: Upper 1 Bench Day

Weigh in: 174.1

Warmup: Deadbugs/Cobra Pose, 1 Arm Shoulder holds/1 Arm Shoulder Press/Pullups



Bench Press
5x45, 3x75, 2x105, 1x135, 1x152.5, 5x3x142.5

I'm having a bit of trouble with my left shoulder. I think it's been overcompensating for the right one, causing it to fatigue faster.

DB Rows
4x12x70

Supposed to go up next time, but it's hard to control the 70s.

DB Incline Press
3x14x40

+2 reps from the last time I did this weight.

CG Lat Pulldown
3x10x100

Swear these never get any easier.

Ez Curls
3x10x50

+5lbs from last time, way harder.

PJR Pullovers
3x15x45

Will go up next time.

Told my chiropractor about my shoulder. He examined it and had me to some drills. Ouchie!

Went for a run this evening. Only 5 more runs in my C25k program, and I can barely run 2 miles. Not sure how I'm going to get that much better in 3 weeks. Here's for hope.

Tonight's Dinner: Braised Pork and Rainbow Carrots over Polenta

[thehobbes]

BP looked smooth like butta. You a bit weaker on the right side or did you have a previous injury? Farking shoulders. I have a bit more mobility in my left so that one always wants to go a touch lower than my right.

[Partyrocking]

BP looked smooth like butta. You a bit weaker on the right side or did you have a previous injury? Farking shoulders. I have a bit more mobility in my left so that one always wants to go a touch lower than my right.

It's weird. I've only had injuries in my left shoulder (all of them minor). I do know that my internal rotation's better on my left side and my external rotation's better on the right. I'm not sure if that imbalance is from my injuries or if imbalances caused the injuries. Damn chicken and egg.

My chiropractor will be working on this with me. First my back, then my hips, now my shoulders. I have all kinds of stuff going on it seems.

[thehobbes]

For now, here's some of my latest arrivals

Animal Gear + Samples

AHHHH how'd I miss this?!!! Oh that's beautiful HNNNGGG!!! Did you do a little shopping or did you win a promo? I love the Universal logo, got a yellow tank from them, very tempting to buy all the shirts in all the colors. Aw man there's a couple ANIMAL hoodies that are sexy AF, think I might get myself one of those for Xmas, been eyeing those for a year.

[SophieM]

Love your log. Food, awesome memes, strong AF lifts. What's not to love?