Analysis Paralysis

[MatTheCur]

Interesting! she's WAY less bro than Shiva!!! LOL It is her pink hair? Her personality? Something else? Do you make it through my vlogs?

Oh and I forgot to say, I USED HOOK GRIP FOR EVERYTHING YESTERDAY! Or at least all the deadlift variations. Maybe I'll use them for rows and shrugs too

"I'm glad you caught me this morning."

Lame. VERY lame. YOU PUT THE ****ING VIDEO UP, WE DIDN'T CRASH YOUR HOME.

That killed it for me.

Hook grip for life. Seriously.

[bigwade800]

i'm sure my vlogs come off the same as I'm driving but, I just couldn't listen anymore.

[LunaLifts]

But she did get her pro card, so I guess it's working well enough for her.

I also get the whole "trust your coach" thing, or at least I should...

Yep, and yep. At least she's honest about everything, including the negatives, she won't share her actual nutrition numbers because she doesn't want other people following her prep diet (especially newbies just looking to lose some weight/get fit). If she wants to go bro about it, and it works for her, at least she's responsible about what she puts out there.

Did you see MegSquats latest?

Not yet, it's on my list though. Given that I eventually want to move from hypertrophy focused to more strength focused, I think it'll be fun watching them compare.

...ew

So, I'm sitting at work bored (mostly because you guys aren't posting!) so I'm watching some of Shiva's old videos. She used to do IIFYM!!!! Not sure who/what made her change to the bro plan.

Her coach dictates her plan to some degree. I know she mentioned that her coach told he to start eating egg whites before bed, because she hates casein. Mentioned her a few times in regards to food, but I don't remember if it was specific foods, or the macros. Not sure if she plans the bro diet, but a lot of them do, so... *shrugs*

Oh, and I'm back calling out the post necromancers

Oh yay, I'll have to venture out there again!

[MatTheCur]

i'm sure my vlogs come off the same as I'm driving but, I just couldn't listen anymore.

No. Yours are fine. She just sounds obnoxious.

[bigwade800]

post necromancers?

[HARRYBEAST]

i'm sure my vlogs come off the same as I'm driving but, I just couldn't listen anymore.

I am convinced one of your driving vlogs is going to end up with your rear ending someone, that alone keeps me watching

[anandagirl]

"I'm glad you caught me this morning."

Lame. VERY lame. YOU PUT THE ****ING VIDEO UP, WE DIDN'T CRASH YOUR HOME.

That killed it for me.

Hook grip for life. Seriously.

Yeah, that was super lame. It's like, um you farking recorded this and edited it. It's not like this was a ******** live thing

i'm sure my vlogs come off the same as I'm driving but, I just couldn't listen anymore.

LOL

Yep, and yep. At least she's honest about everything, including the negatives, she won't share her actual nutrition numbers because she doesn't want other people following her prep diet (especially newbies just looking to lose some weight/get fit). If she wants to go bro about it, and it works for her, at least she's responsible about what she puts out there.

That is VERY true!

Not yet, it's on my list though. Given that I eventually want to move from hypertrophy focused to more strength focused, I think it'll be fun watching them compare.

Yes, it was fun. Meg makes a lot of "fitspo" comments LOL

...ew

Intended to gross out LOL and NO, I am not eating that or anythign like that. Allthoguh I am trying a new whey in my coffee and

Her coach dictates her plan to some degree. I know she mentioned that her coach told he to start eating egg whites before bed, because she hates casein. Mentioned her a few times in regards to food, but I don't remember if it was specific foods, or the macros. Not sure if she plans the bro diet, but a lot of them do, so... *shrugs*

She had a coach when she was an IIFYM competitor too, so I dunno. I haven't watched all the way to competition but she looks pretty fluffy in the first prep so maybe it wasn't great. I also see the drive in her, where she's pretty much willing to do the tilapia and egg whites if she thinks it will give her a 0.5% edge.

Oh yay, I'll have to venture out there again!

LOL

No. Yours are fine. She just sounds obnoxious.

I think that's pretty typical for female vloggers that have a following. Except maybe Meg because she's just straight awesome.

post necromancers?

People that post on a thread from like 2008 because it said something about getting a smaller waist and of course they happen to be selling waist trainers or some crap like that. It's like "dude, op has been gone for YEARS, do you really think they are going to read what you just posted?"

I am convinced one of your driving vlogs is going to end up with your rear ending someone, that alone keeps me watching

:dead:

[anandagirl]

Bench Day, May 24
PR's:
123x1 11/13/17
110x6 10/9/17

Paused Bench
115x3 12/4/17
123x1 11/13/17

Warmup: Arm circles and foam rolling my upper back and lats

Bench Press
45x8
55x5
65x3
75x1

Paused Bench
85x3
95x3
105x3 lost tightness on rep 1, but think I got it mostly back on 2 and 3

Close Grip Bench Press
3x85x8

Dumbbell Bench Press
3x25's x12



Barbell Shrugs
2x95x12

Out of time.... I can't even say I'm filling in accessories later because I leave work to go straight to a movie (Pick of the Litter.... https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5644050/ AWWWWWW) and then almost immediately after that I have Stitch n Bitch. I swear, how does my schedule get so packed?

As far as my cut goes. Maybe someone would think I went off the deep end, but I don't think I really did. I have been tracking loosely, but the two biggest things I did was cut out simple carbs and booze. Been eating plenty of veggies, protein and fat, and I do feel better. In fact this last weekend, I was taking a mini diet break while I was traveling and I can say I felt like crap most of the weekend mostly because of the drinking. I didn't really go off the rails food wise. Anyway, the goal is to continue with this until my next planned vacation at the end of June, but exchange some of the fat for additional protein. I would be completely stoked to get down to the low 180's by the end of the month. THAT is probably crazy LOL If I were making wishes, it would be cool to be 170 but that's completely insane, and I know that.

Interesting take on disappointing meet at a meet by Alan Thrall. I love this guy.



On a side note, apparently Dreaming Elegance must have been bought out by Bfirst Apparel. And their bots do not talk to each other. AT ALL. It's a shame they don't even have the basics of English down though. I wonder if that's my new side hustle? Teaching ESL bots on how to at least communicate clearly? LOL

[thehobbes]

Bench press looks good! Nice arch, good control, and no jimmy legs happening, hell yeah!

180s is not crazy, you got this! And yes, chit food/booze will make you feel like chit. It's a snowball effect, start cutting out the garbage, feel better, gain motivation to keep eating healthy things, weight and performance goes in the direction you want it to. Get your produce on girl!

[MatTheCur]

I need to eat more veggies

[anandagirl]

Bench press looks good! Nice arch, good control, and no jimmy legs happening, hell yeah!

180s is not crazy, you got this! And yes, chit food/booze will make you feel like chit. It's a snowball effect, start cutting out the garbage, feel better, gain motivation to keep eating healthy things, weight and performance goes in the direction you want it to. Get your produce on girl!

We'll 10 pounds in 4 weeks is kind of crazy, especially when I lost 8 in my first 4 weeks (water weight and all). But I did recently see a woman at my height (5'9") at 163 lbs and had abs, so if i don't care about abs, 170 might be a great weight, provided I keep/gain muscle. So that's really only like 20 pounds. Or 25 and then I bulk. Now if I could just keep the focus to get there....

I need to eat more veggies

That is the one change that I think made all the difference in reducing my hunger on lower calories.

LUNA! I have been watching more Shiva. Last year when she won her first NPC show, her coach let her have In n Out (yummy ass burger chain out there) 10 days out! And there were a few posts about her macros, early on, but apparently not now? Oh and there was a post a long time ago about how she has really good muscle building genetics but terrible fat loss genetics (or so they said). So if she builds muscle pretty easy, maybe that's why she can do her bro split and still be successful.

[bigwade800]

GO check out Wendy Sharp. 200 5 9ish and has abs

Missy 5 10 175 wears a bikini

[anandagirl]

GO check out Wendy Sharp. 200 5 9ish and has abs

Missy 5 10 175 wears a bikini

See, so I'd be good at 170ish with enough muscle. I guess everyone fixates on one spot. I'm almost positive my butt will be shredded before I have abs, but as long as it's not like this...



I'll be quite pleased

I can't find any Wendy Sharp pics though

[bigwade800]

you fixate on teh start and the finish and not so much the process

[anandagirl]

you fixate on teh start and the finish and not so much the process

Gotta have goals!

[anandagirl]

But in reality, I fixate on everything. That's why I call the log Analysis Paralysis... I just don't share all of my fixations

[Fiction2Fitness]

See, so I'd be good at 170ish with enough muscle. I guess everyone fixates on one spot. I'm almost positive my butt will be shredded before I have abs, but as long as it's not like this...



I'll be quite pleased

I can't find any Wendy Sharp pics though

yeah... That pretty much is me now at 130. Envy those that have even a flat stomach at higher weights or that are tall enough to be able to reach things. The struggle is real often at work just to reach one of the pill bottles on the top shelf.

But in reality, I fixate on everything. That's why I call the log Analysis Paralysis... I just don't share all of my fixations

True point though with weight focus I say it's pretty common to fixate on the start and the end. Even programs are designed that way. I struggled in weight watchers just to pick an and goal cause it was hard to imaging gong from over 200 down to 120.

[anandagirl]

True point though with weight focus I say it's pretty common to fixate on the start and the end. Even programs are designed that way. I struggled in weight watchers just to pick an and goal cause it was hard to imaging gong from over 200 down to 120.

In weight watchers, I actually had a goal in mind but then sort of said "I'm ready" when I was slightly higher but still within a healthy weight range. IF I wanted to continue with weight watchers, I do have my lifetime but would have to pay for a week and weigh in considerably lower to get my lifetime status back.

[shesprints]

My mom does WW, so I think it's a good program... definitely works for her and seems very flexible for active people, now that lean proteins, fruit, and vegetables are all "free" (she called me so excited she could eat fat free Greek yogurt all she wanted lol). I agree that taller women can look awesome at higher weights; there's a woman at my BJJ gym who's about 5'8'' and competes at 160 (meaning she walks around heavier than that) and she's fit and looks great. My feeling lately is I want to focus on where I feel and perform best, and let looks be secondary.

[bigwade800]

For pics of Wendy, go to FB, Wendy Locke Sharp. SHe's a master aged strongwoman competitor

[anandagirl]

My mom does WW, so I think it's a good program... definitely works for her and seems very flexible for active people, now that lean proteins, fruit, and vegetables are all "free" (she called me so excited she could eat fat free Greek yogurt all she wanted lol). I agree that taller women can look awesome at higher weights; there's a woman at my BJJ gym who's about 5'8'' and competes at 160 (meaning she walks around heavier than that) and she's fit and looks great. My feeling lately is I want to focus on where I feel and perform best, and let looks be secondary.

I'm not even really motivated by "looks" per se, but I want to fit into my clothes. That's all I want. And no, I don't want to buy any more bigger clothes, I have perfectly fine clothes already. And I carry my fat in my belly. I mean, have you seen my videos? My legs are all skinny and I wear baggy shirts to cover the pudge, so abs are pretty much out of the question unless I want to take up bodybuilding.

For pics of Wendy, go to FB, Wendy Locke Sharp. SHe's a master aged strongwoman competitor

She's a complete STUD. Wow.

[thehobbes]

I'm not even really motivated by "looks" per se, but I want to fit into my clothes. That's all I want. And no, I don't want to buy any more bigger clothes, I have perfectly fine clothes already. And I carry my fat in my belly. I mean, have you seen my videos? My legs are all skinny and I wear baggy shirts to cover the pudge, so abs are pretty much out of the question unless I want to take up bodybuilding.

Good luck, women's clothes are built just plain weird. Any shirts that are the proper length and fit my torso are strangling me in the upper chest and shoulders. Forget jeans all together, and dress pants I need some jacked up version of Plus Size + Petite which doesn't really exist. I buy men's compression pants/shorts, women's feels like my glutes are going to rip right through - I need booty space!!

[Fiction2Fitness]

Same here on the stomach and clothing ideals, though good luck with the clothes. Not just cut weird at times, vary on so many factors. No consistency. Even my scrubs are a pain for work and you'd think those wouldn't be problematic but my small pants get a little tight on the butt if bending but I'm pulling them up constantly most of the day. I have workout clothing wise anything from an xs to a m for sizes. And my belt makes my stomach squish out above and below but oh well. Not going for a good look just snug fit and lift some weights.

[anandagirl]

Squats 5/25
PR: 200x1 8/15/17

Squats
45x5 Wideish
45x8 closeish
45x5
65x5
95x3
115x1
6x140x2



Paused Squats
2x95x3

Wide Stance Squat
2x65x10

Stiff Legged Deadlifts
3x115x6

Bodyweight Calf Raise
3x15 each leg

Today was freaking weird. My little gym is always so quiet, I do a ton of workouts there when it's just me by myself. Today I'm in the middle of my 65# warm up set and the door opens, and like 20+ kids shuffle in. I say kids but high school, maybe college aged with coaches. It was a MADHOUSE! So I worked on my focus

[anandagirl]

Good luck, women's clothes are built just plain weird. Any shirts that are the proper length and fit my torso are strangling me in the upper chest and shoulders. Forget jeans all together, and dress pants I need some jacked up version of Plus Size + Petite which doesn't really exist. I buy men's compression pants/shorts, women's feels like my glutes are going to rip right through - I need booty space!!

We'll cross THAT bridge when we get there, but currently, even with the booty, jeans that fit the waist are still good over my hips and thighs.

Same here on the stomach and clothing ideals, though good luck with the clothes. Not just cut weird at times, vary on so many factors. No consistency. Even my scrubs are a pain for work and you'd think those wouldn't be problematic but my small pants get a little tight on the butt if bending but I'm pulling them up constantly most of the day. I have workout clothing wise anything from an xs to a m for sizes. And my belt makes my stomach squish out above and below but oh well. Not going for a good look just snug fit and lift some weights.

I'm squishing over the waistband myself, right now as I type this LOL

[anandagirl]

Upper #2 Day, May 27
PR's:
123x1 11/13/17
110x6 10/9/17

Paused Bench
115x3 12/4/17
123x1 11/13/17

Close Grip Bench Press
45x8
65x5
75x3
2x100x6
3x90x8

Wide Grip Bench
2x95x3

Dumbbell Bench Press
3x30's x12



Barbell Shrugs
2x105x12

Barbell Rows
80x10
2x75x12

Hammer Curls
3x20's x12

Rear Delt Raise
2x20's x12

So, got hit up last night by a supplement company called "TC Nutrition" - they want me to be one of their athletes. I'm sure it's a scam, did a little research so I know what the scam is (or at least what others have been offered), but I want to hear it from them. Especially since their message to me was "There isn't any catch" and "This isn't spam or anything like that, I swear!" At least the person messaging me seems to be an actual person who can communicate clearly. I am playing with her somewhat though, I've asked her twice how many grams of L-leucine is in a serving of their whey. We shall see LOL

[shesprints]

DANG your bench is strong! I find close grip so much harder but you did 100lb?

Please keep us apprised of this supplement potential scam. I'm skeptical of that sort of thing, too, but sometimes people just want exposure, so who knows. As long as they don't ask for your CC info...

[anandagirl]

DANG your bench is strong! I find close grip so much harder but you did 100lb?

Close grip actually feels stronger than wide grip, so I'm guessing I have stronger triceps than pecs, or I have trouble activating them.

Please keep us apprised of this supplement potential scam. I'm skeptical of that sort of thing, too, but sometimes people just want exposure, so who knows. As long as they don't ask for your CC info...

All done! The scam was that they want you to be an affiliate where you can make a commission with your affiliate link. It kind of pisses me off (but no need to waste more time on them) that they target people without perfect bodies and then talk about how the company is going to help them with breaking into the fitness industry. She wrote a lot about not needing to look perfect and how they wanted to prove their products work, and that they were going to use their IG and Twitter influence to promote these affiliates and give them "more fame and sales." Pretty predatory for those who are a little self-conscious but want to be a "fitness influencer"

But of course to get started, you need to have tried the products to be able to promote them so they gave me a code "for a certain percentage off" to order a stack with a 30 day money back guarantee. Stacks started at $150 and the code gave a whopping 10% off In my response I compared them to Avon or Amway and said they were obviously flooding the market so that nobody really made any money except them. I wouldn't be surprised if this was an MLM where the girl "recruiting" me was also an affiliate and would get a bigger percentage off what her affiliates sell. Oh FFS, I don't even want your crappy supplements. Maybe that shiit works on millennials but not on suspicious old hags like me.

[MatTheCur]

Holy crap the LEG DRIVE you get when you hit that 6th rep on the second set ... Was probably your best looking rep!

Good stuff!

Eff the scammers!

I've had a LOT of people follow me on IG nowadays when I post a vid. I don't answer any of the messages that come in when the do, though... lol

Not unless it's like from Brian Shaw, or SBD, or EliteFTS or something like that, you know.

[anandagirl]

Holy crap the LEG DRIVE you get when you hit that 6th rep on the second set ... Was probably your best looking rep!

Good stuff!

Thanks! That weight was challenging for sure, multiple sticking points but I was determined not to miss.

Eff the scammers!

I've had a LOT of people follow me on IG nowadays when I post a vid. I don't answer any of the messages that come in when the do, though... lol

Not unless it's like from Brian Shaw, or SBD, or EliteFTS or something like that, you know.

LOL I was curious and she actually could write in English clearly rather than post something like "stare this info profile ASAP!" nor did she ask me to join her "challenge" or "get a discount on their activewear by being an affiliate" Since they are a relatively unknown company and she seemed to put a lot of effort into the correspondence I went with it to see what she was up to.

I did do a google search prior to responding and found the info pretty much as was presented to me, plus some who said they would get free product as a rep but had to pay a "discounted cost" to become a PT in some unknown certification. Oh fitness industry....