Keep your chin up Greenhorn Gal! Glad youre having a better day today - Im not really qualified to give advice "yet".. lol.. all I can say with the lightheadedness was that you were probably low on something.. durrh me if this is obvious..
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Keep your chin up Greenhorn Gal! Glad youre having a better day today - Im not really qualified to give advice "yet".. lol.. all I can say with the lightheadedness was that you were probably low on something.. durrh me if this is obvious..
Yup, I'm gonna rip it up tonight!!
Focus, come back...I'm lonely--your infidelities are forgiven
Focus, come back...I'm lonely--your infidelities are forgiven
I wasn't gonna go anywhere. Just watch you from these lovely bushes. Somebody even strung up a hammock back here. You must have really friendly neighbors.
OK, time to get updated...I haven't been slackin', just too busy to spend lots of time here the past few days.
Last Thursday night was an awesome cardio workout...weird homemade combo of HIIT and steady state. Started with 5 min warmup @ 3mp, then ran at 8.3 for 30 secs, then back to walk for 90 more secs, repeat for 20 minutes. Then for the remaining time (50 mins total), just kept walkin'. It was the first time that I've ever run that fast during a workout--I decided that I needed to "up" the intensity of the run intervals, so I did. Had to shorten the time tho cuz I can't run that fast for very long!!
Friday was a scheduled day off, and hubby took me to an outdoor concert with some tickets he won. It was lots of fun--I wound up dancing my ass off for 2 hours--drippy, sweaty dancing! I stole my husband's cowboy hat when I started dancing...I was one of the first ones to get out there and get started...and the band dedicated a Toby Keith song to me (the girl in the cowboy hat). It was totally fun and podunk WI-cute! I decided to count Friday as a cardio day...
...which I reaklly needed to do because I desperately needed an off day on Saturday instead! It was about 2:30 am when we got home, and I had to be on the road at 4:30 am to take my daughter to see her dad on Saturday...yup, that was 2 hours of sleep. My body didn't hurt from the dancing, but after my 2 morning accounting/tax prep appointments, I was toasted by noon. I took a nap, did a little more work from home, and did some laundry and went to bed.
Sunday I was ready to roll! Had a great weight day followed by 10 minutes HIIT on the treadmill--30 sec run at 8 mph, 90 sec walk, 5 reps with cooldown.
Monday was cardio similar to Thursday's workout, but after the HIIT segment, about 5 minutes of cooldown had my HR in the 120's, and I didn't feel like I was working hard enough, so I first increased incline and speed, went at it for about 10 minutes, up to low 140's. Then I practiced "endurance", which, for me, is pitiful in the grand scheme of things, but progress is being made. But, I did jog for 3 minutes straight, twice. Got the heart rate back up, which is what I was going for anyway.
Tuesday was an off day for me.
Last night was weights, followed by 10 minutes of HIIT on the treadmill. After the rest day, my body felt ready to kick butt and I was able to increase weights on most of the exercises. Even lunges are improving--I was able to go with 20 lbs (still pitiful, I know, but huge progress for me!). There was a little stretching of the quad of the back leg, but no pull or pain. Helps, I'm sure that I'm on regular ibuprofen for the past few and next few days, too. The trainer at the gym was there and stopped me to talk, commented on how well I'm doing, etc, we got caught up in conversation, so i could only do 2 or the 4 sets because I had to be home at a certain time to help with dinner and kids. Therefore...
...today will be weights again. I think I'll do 20 minutes on the bike tonight for the HIIT segment...time for a change.
So, overall, things are going well with training and such. Diet has been good, except for the other day when PMS cravings got me and I caved and ate a few things I shouldn't have--no major binge, but enough that I felt a little guilty. Last week, there were 3 days where the scale read under 200, but with monthly water weight gain as well as running out of my thyroid medication and not being able to get a refill without bloodwork, and missing 5 days, I popped back up over 200 again this week. Oh well, the cravings are gone, training is on track, and next time I go down I ain't poppin' back up!
Last Thursday night was an awesome cardio workout...weird homemade combo of HIIT and steady state. Started with 5 min warmup @ 3mp, then ran at 8.3 for 30 secs, then back to walk for 90 more secs, repeat for 20 minutes. Then for the remaining time (50 mins total), just kept walkin'. It was the first time that I've ever run that fast during a workout--I decided that I needed to "up" the intensity of the run intervals, so I did. Had to shorten the time tho cuz I can't run that fast for very long!!
Friday was a scheduled day off, and hubby took me to an outdoor concert with some tickets he won. It was lots of fun--I wound up dancing my ass off for 2 hours--drippy, sweaty dancing! I stole my husband's cowboy hat when I started dancing...I was one of the first ones to get out there and get started...and the band dedicated a Toby Keith song to me (the girl in the cowboy hat). It was totally fun and podunk WI-cute! I decided to count Friday as a cardio day...
...which I reaklly needed to do because I desperately needed an off day on Saturday instead! It was about 2:30 am when we got home, and I had to be on the road at 4:30 am to take my daughter to see her dad on Saturday...yup, that was 2 hours of sleep. My body didn't hurt from the dancing, but after my 2 morning accounting/tax prep appointments, I was toasted by noon. I took a nap, did a little more work from home, and did some laundry and went to bed.
Sunday I was ready to roll! Had a great weight day followed by 10 minutes HIIT on the treadmill--30 sec run at 8 mph, 90 sec walk, 5 reps with cooldown.
Monday was cardio similar to Thursday's workout, but after the HIIT segment, about 5 minutes of cooldown had my HR in the 120's, and I didn't feel like I was working hard enough, so I first increased incline and speed, went at it for about 10 minutes, up to low 140's. Then I practiced "endurance", which, for me, is pitiful in the grand scheme of things, but progress is being made. But, I did jog for 3 minutes straight, twice. Got the heart rate back up, which is what I was going for anyway.
Tuesday was an off day for me.
Last night was weights, followed by 10 minutes of HIIT on the treadmill. After the rest day, my body felt ready to kick butt and I was able to increase weights on most of the exercises. Even lunges are improving--I was able to go with 20 lbs (still pitiful, I know, but huge progress for me!). There was a little stretching of the quad of the back leg, but no pull or pain. Helps, I'm sure that I'm on regular ibuprofen for the past few and next few days, too. The trainer at the gym was there and stopped me to talk, commented on how well I'm doing, etc, we got caught up in conversation, so i could only do 2 or the 4 sets because I had to be home at a certain time to help with dinner and kids. Therefore...
...today will be weights again. I think I'll do 20 minutes on the bike tonight for the HIIT segment...time for a change.
So, overall, things are going well with training and such. Diet has been good, except for the other day when PMS cravings got me and I caved and ate a few things I shouldn't have--no major binge, but enough that I felt a little guilty. Last week, there were 3 days where the scale read under 200, but with monthly water weight gain as well as running out of my thyroid medication and not being able to get a refill without bloodwork, and missing 5 days, I popped back up over 200 again this week. Oh well, the cravings are gone, training is on track, and next time I go down I ain't poppin' back up!
Today is Day 3 with the meds back "on", so does Tuesday count, stingo?
It takes a few weeks for any noticeable changes to happen related to thyroid meds, but I could tell in water retention and, um, regularity. Bad combo with hormonal changes, too, making the weight go back up. I'm not really too worried about it--I think I'll see big losses next week once things correct themselves!
It takes a few weeks for any noticeable changes to happen related to thyroid meds, but I could tell in water retention and, um, regularity. Bad combo with hormonal changes, too, making the weight go back up. I'm not really too worried about it--I think I'll see big losses next week once things correct themselves!
Good workout last night--here's details with lbs--
A1)Incline Bench--90 x 12, 2 sets, 95 x 12, 1 set, 50 x 12 1 set
A2)Lateral Raise--10 x 12 3 sets, 5 x 12 1 set
B1)Reverse Fly--15 x 12 3 sets, 8 x 12 1 set
B2)Lat Pull-down--85 x 12 1 set, 90 x 12 2 sets, 45 x 12 1 set
C1)Static Lunges--20 x 12 2 sets, 30 x 12 1 set, 10 x 12 1 set
C2)Deadlifts--50 x 12 3 sets, 25 x 12 1 set
D)Standing Cable Crunch--70 x 12 3 sets, 40 x 12 1 set
All weights are plate weights, not including the bar, which I believe is 30 for everything except incline bench, which I think is 50.
Then 12 minutes on the bike--1 min max effort, 1 min medium effort, 1 minute low effort/intervals...felt hard to do because I think it's been about 10-13 days since I did anything on the bike.
Finally, 10 minutes treadmill--HIIT was a little weak, could only do 3 reps of the 8 mph speed session--top left quad was tight and close to injury so I quit before anything bad happened.
Diet was clean and hit the goals almost perfectly.
I'm feeling a little disheartened. I can really feel the progress in my body because my muscles are stronger and harder, starting to pop slightly especially in the arms. I just think I look like a fat freak. My arms, with the muscle and fat, look like guy arms and my hips and rump and belly are still huge. Visible cellulite everywhere, legs are still fat. I can feel the muscle beneath, but can't seem to get to a point where I don't look like a fat chick.
OK, count blessings--I'm nearly 70 lbs less fat than I used to be, much healthier, all that jazz. I am happy about that, but it is feeling like I will never get to the end of this road.:bncry:
So, all the normal counsel:
1. My diet really is good, I measure everything and track it on fitday. When I "cheated" the other day, I ate a half piece of toast and an unscheduled piece of ground beef--probably about 6 ozs, and I had 2 drinks over last weekend...that's IT, for the past 3 weeks! So, I feel satisfied that there's not a whole lot more I can do. I eat between 1400-1700 calories per day.
2. I work out 4-5 times per week, regularly. I always give everything I have to each workout. I have seem fairly drmaatic cardiovascular improvements, which are good, in lowered HR's...but I am pushing myself as hard as I can every day and now reaching lower numbers--I don't have any more oompah to give to get back to numbers that are higher and reflective of workouts that create more progress!
3. I am capable of seeing past the number on the scale, which also isn't budging. I have decided not to worry about the scale until next week when hormonal and medication issues have stabilized. However, then I'm supposed to be able to just focus on how I look and the progress I'm making visually, and I'm just not feelin' or seein' it.
I'm just moping, guys...someone call the WAH-MBULANCE!
A1)Incline Bench--90 x 12, 2 sets, 95 x 12, 1 set, 50 x 12 1 set
A2)Lateral Raise--10 x 12 3 sets, 5 x 12 1 set
B1)Reverse Fly--15 x 12 3 sets, 8 x 12 1 set
B2)Lat Pull-down--85 x 12 1 set, 90 x 12 2 sets, 45 x 12 1 set
C1)Static Lunges--20 x 12 2 sets, 30 x 12 1 set, 10 x 12 1 set
C2)Deadlifts--50 x 12 3 sets, 25 x 12 1 set
D)Standing Cable Crunch--70 x 12 3 sets, 40 x 12 1 set
All weights are plate weights, not including the bar, which I believe is 30 for everything except incline bench, which I think is 50.
Then 12 minutes on the bike--1 min max effort, 1 min medium effort, 1 minute low effort/intervals...felt hard to do because I think it's been about 10-13 days since I did anything on the bike.
Finally, 10 minutes treadmill--HIIT was a little weak, could only do 3 reps of the 8 mph speed session--top left quad was tight and close to injury so I quit before anything bad happened.
Diet was clean and hit the goals almost perfectly.
I'm feeling a little disheartened. I can really feel the progress in my body because my muscles are stronger and harder, starting to pop slightly especially in the arms. I just think I look like a fat freak. My arms, with the muscle and fat, look like guy arms and my hips and rump and belly are still huge. Visible cellulite everywhere, legs are still fat. I can feel the muscle beneath, but can't seem to get to a point where I don't look like a fat chick.
OK, count blessings--I'm nearly 70 lbs less fat than I used to be, much healthier, all that jazz. I am happy about that, but it is feeling like I will never get to the end of this road.:bncry:
So, all the normal counsel:
1. My diet really is good, I measure everything and track it on fitday. When I "cheated" the other day, I ate a half piece of toast and an unscheduled piece of ground beef--probably about 6 ozs, and I had 2 drinks over last weekend...that's IT, for the past 3 weeks! So, I feel satisfied that there's not a whole lot more I can do. I eat between 1400-1700 calories per day.
2. I work out 4-5 times per week, regularly. I always give everything I have to each workout. I have seem fairly drmaatic cardiovascular improvements, which are good, in lowered HR's...but I am pushing myself as hard as I can every day and now reaching lower numbers--I don't have any more oompah to give to get back to numbers that are higher and reflective of workouts that create more progress!
3. I am capable of seeing past the number on the scale, which also isn't budging. I have decided not to worry about the scale until next week when hormonal and medication issues have stabilized. However, then I'm supposed to be able to just focus on how I look and the progress I'm making visually, and I'm just not feelin' or seein' it.
I'm just moping, guys...someone call the WAH-MBULANCE!
I let myself mope yesterday and am coping better today--still frustrated when I look in the mirror, but I guess Rome wasn't built in a day. I will press on...
Lower legs are a mite sore today, will get them warmed up and do some cardio...we are about to head out to take the kids camping so I'll freak some people out and run some laps around the campground later! I am curious to see how long I can run continuously, and will test myself today.
Lower legs are a mite sore today, will get them warmed up and do some cardio...we are about to head out to take the kids camping so I'll freak some people out and run some laps around the campground later! I am curious to see how long I can run continuously, and will test myself today.
OK, so that whole "test" thing didn't really work out...I went swimming with my daughter instead and munched my foot between the ladder and pool side while getting out (it was wobbily-attached, and I slipped)--running was not an option. Fortunately it is only a flesh wound--no tendons or muscles really damaged, just was swollen and bruised. I got the swelling down enough yesterday to be able to do a good 60 minutes on the treadmill--alternating walk, jog, and incline walk. Felt good! Unfortunately, it seems as though a 3 consecutive minute jog is about the best of my endurance--how pitiful... I can walk fast and on an incline, but cannot hold a jog for very long. Oh well, it'll give me something to reflect on in a couple years when I make it to my first triathlon...how very far I've come!
Today I went back and attempted another 60 mins, but didn't make it through the whole thing, just 30, and by the skin of my teeth-calf tendons were screaming, I assume from yesterday--I really pushed it, trying to get through this plateau I seem to be stuck on. I probably should have done weights instead, oh well--there's always tomorrow.
I didn't work out on Friday or Saturday (but had plenty of NEPA), and ate like a civilian for those two days--didn't go overboard but was more in "maintenance mode" than "deficit mode". I have now justified that silliness as being my attempt to freak out my body, also to blast through the plateau. My weight this morning definitely showed a reverse blast--I now have to re-lose about 5 lbs! :bncry:
I think, by Wednesday, if something good hasn't happened, I'm going to officially freak out. I feel that (with the exception of this weekend) I am eating far too little and working out far too much to be making such slow progress (OK, negative progress). If that, in itself, is the problem, I think it will become apparent within the next couple of days. If not, and no relief is in sight, I think I'm gonna have to give in and visit the all U can eat fish fry buffet! My resolve is beginning to melt!
Today I went back and attempted another 60 mins, but didn't make it through the whole thing, just 30, and by the skin of my teeth-calf tendons were screaming, I assume from yesterday--I really pushed it, trying to get through this plateau I seem to be stuck on. I probably should have done weights instead, oh well--there's always tomorrow.
I didn't work out on Friday or Saturday (but had plenty of NEPA), and ate like a civilian for those two days--didn't go overboard but was more in "maintenance mode" than "deficit mode". I have now justified that silliness as being my attempt to freak out my body, also to blast through the plateau. My weight this morning definitely showed a reverse blast--I now have to re-lose about 5 lbs! :bncry:
I think, by Wednesday, if something good hasn't happened, I'm going to officially freak out. I feel that (with the exception of this weekend) I am eating far too little and working out far too much to be making such slow progress (OK, negative progress). If that, in itself, is the problem, I think it will become apparent within the next couple of days. If not, and no relief is in sight, I think I'm gonna have to give in and visit the all U can eat fish fry buffet! My resolve is beginning to melt!
Stingo--
1700 on weight days, 1600 on cardio days, both with 40-40-20 breakdown (or quite close)
1400 on "off" days, 45-40-15 breakdown (approx), my last 2 "off" days I ate like a civilian...sometimes I have a scheduled workout that gets rescheduled, and I've eaten for a different type of day until that point, so I just do the best I can if that happens.
Comatose BMR is 1707, with moderate activity multiplier of 1.55 = 2646 (reflects moderate sports/activity 3-5 times per week, but I do have a desk job mostly so that might be a little high...not sure)
1700 on weight days, 1600 on cardio days, both with 40-40-20 breakdown (or quite close)
1400 on "off" days, 45-40-15 breakdown (approx), my last 2 "off" days I ate like a civilian...sometimes I have a scheduled workout that gets rescheduled, and I've eaten for a different type of day until that point, so I just do the best I can if that happens.
Comatose BMR is 1707, with moderate activity multiplier of 1.55 = 2646 (reflects moderate sports/activity 3-5 times per week, but I do have a desk job mostly so that might be a little high...not sure)
Well, it's Wednesday. The scale "gave" enough that I am not totally freaking out. I am accepting the frustration as just what it is, for now.
Yesterday was a planned weight day, and wound up being one of those days where the planned workout does not happen. I still ate for a weight day, because it didn't get "unscheduled" until after I was done eating for the day! Oy vey...I have decided that perhaps these twists and turns are having more of an affect on my progress than I gave credit for. I know that I have done very well diet-wise, but there is still some fine-tuning that can be done...this is where I'll start.
So, I am going to increase my planning time and "regimentedness"...I am also going to spend more days doing both cardio and weights. I think, if I really work hard to adhere strictly to the diet plans, and simply accept that the temporary boredom of it will be worth it in the long run, I will make some good progress.
I am sharpening my pencil and preparing for success! No more alcohol until I get down to 180, 5-6 days per week at the gym, and careful menu planning EVERY day! I remember having a really successful week eating mostly chicken and broccoli, and have a new box of chicken, so I think I have my answers right there.
Onward, then!
Yesterday was a planned weight day, and wound up being one of those days where the planned workout does not happen. I still ate for a weight day, because it didn't get "unscheduled" until after I was done eating for the day! Oy vey...I have decided that perhaps these twists and turns are having more of an affect on my progress than I gave credit for. I know that I have done very well diet-wise, but there is still some fine-tuning that can be done...this is where I'll start.
So, I am going to increase my planning time and "regimentedness"...I am also going to spend more days doing both cardio and weights. I think, if I really work hard to adhere strictly to the diet plans, and simply accept that the temporary boredom of it will be worth it in the long run, I will make some good progress.
I am sharpening my pencil and preparing for success! No more alcohol until I get down to 180, 5-6 days per week at the gym, and careful menu planning EVERY day! I remember having a really successful week eating mostly chicken and broccoli, and have a new box of chicken, so I think I have my answers right there.
Onward, then!
Ah you didn't mention alcohol was involved... That knocks your metabolism for a loop and it takes a bit for it to recover.
The positive attitude is a welcome change.
Sorry to be a dud...:bncry: This just gets frustrating sometimes!
I do not drink often, at all...maybe a drink or two per week--if two, they are both on the same day. However, I do think that it knocks my metabolism for a loop for a day or 2 afterwards, and 2 days out of a week is a lot!
I looked at RWS's pics posted in the photo gallery, and while I am not a boy, he made a hell of a lot of progress in about 2 months! It's very inspiring! I think if I take a "boot camp"-type attitude about it, I can probably get through the bulk of the bulk in 2 more months--in time for the holidays, as has been my goal.
Time to git 'er done!
Yes, it's frustrating at times, because you really want to see results after all the hard work you've been putting into it. That said, sometimes the fixes are simple - like eating something like a banana within 20 minutes of getting up, or having cottage cheese before you go to bed. Little changes over time yield big rewards.
Hmm, stingo--what is the logic behind the banana and cottage cheese?? Any other "small changes" you can think of?
Interesting thing about this plateau---I measured myself on 8-2, and when I re-measuerd myself this morning, I have lost an inch and a half around my waist and an inch around my hips! Have only lost 1 lb since then (net with re-gain), so I must be re-comping! I feel better today!
Last night was weights--plate weights as follows:
A1)Incline Bench--90 x 12, 3 sets, 50 x 12 1 set
A2)Lateral Raise--10 x 12 3 sets, 5 x 12 1 set
B1)Reverse Fly--15 x 12 3 sets, 8 x 12 1 set
B2)Lat Pull-down--90 x 12 3 sets, 45 x 12 1 set
C1)Static Lunges--40 x 12 2 sets, 30 x 12 1 set, 10 x 12 1 set
C2)Deadlifts--50 x 12 3 sets, 30 x 12 1 set
D)Standing Cable Crunch--70 x 12 3 sets, 40 x 12 1 set
Followed by 10 minutes of HIIT--1 min warmup, 30 secs @ 8.1, 90 secs at 3.5, 5 reps, cooldown. Feel lean today!
Interesting thing about this plateau---I measured myself on 8-2, and when I re-measuerd myself this morning, I have lost an inch and a half around my waist and an inch around my hips! Have only lost 1 lb since then (net with re-gain), so I must be re-comping! I feel better today!
Last night was weights--plate weights as follows:
A1)Incline Bench--90 x 12, 3 sets, 50 x 12 1 set
A2)Lateral Raise--10 x 12 3 sets, 5 x 12 1 set
B1)Reverse Fly--15 x 12 3 sets, 8 x 12 1 set
B2)Lat Pull-down--90 x 12 3 sets, 45 x 12 1 set
C1)Static Lunges--40 x 12 2 sets, 30 x 12 1 set, 10 x 12 1 set
C2)Deadlifts--50 x 12 3 sets, 30 x 12 1 set
D)Standing Cable Crunch--70 x 12 3 sets, 40 x 12 1 set
Followed by 10 minutes of HIIT--1 min warmup, 30 secs @ 8.1, 90 secs at 3.5, 5 reps, cooldown. Feel lean today!
Banana - it's basically a way to keep your metabolism going until you can have a proper breakfast.
Cottage Cheese - The slow digesting protein helps protect your muscles as you sleep.
Meal Scheduling - not sure how you're breaking down your nutrition, but I find that 5 or so smaller meals are better than 3 larger ones. This way you get hungry right about the time comes for your next meal.
Volumetric Eating - try to eat foods where the calorie/gram ratio is less than 1. Things like veggies, beans etc that will provide fiber and will also keep you feeling full due to their higher water content.
Cottage Cheese - The slow digesting protein helps protect your muscles as you sleep.
Meal Scheduling - not sure how you're breaking down your nutrition, but I find that 5 or so smaller meals are better than 3 larger ones. This way you get hungry right about the time comes for your next meal.
Volumetric Eating - try to eat foods where the calorie/gram ratio is less than 1. Things like veggies, beans etc that will provide fiber and will also keep you feeling full due to their higher water content.
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Last night was weights--plate weights as follows:
A1)Incline Bench--90 x 12, 3 sets, 50 x 12 1 set
A2)Lateral Raise--10 x 12 3 sets, 5 x 12 1 set
B1)Reverse Fly--15 x 12 3 sets, 8 x 12 1 set
B2)Lat Pull-down--90 x 12 3 sets, 45 x 12 1 set
C1)Static Lunges--40 x 12 3 sets, 20 x 12 1 set
C2)Deadlifts--50 x 12 3 sets, 30 x 12 1 set
D)Standing Cable Crunch--70 x 12 3 sets, 40 x 12 1 set
Also got on the treadmill for a 10 minute HIIT session, but at the first run, my calves were too tight to repeat. So, I set the incline at 6.5 instead after the cooldown period from the run at the beginning. Still burned about 90 calories in the 10 minute session, usually it's about 105-110, depending on the length of the run segments.
Feeling good today, scale moved a few pounds...not getting too excited yet in case it bounds back up, but I feel good today and finished out my measurements, recorded them to make the "official". I have lost an inch around each calf and thigh, almost 2 inches around my hips, and 1.75 inches around my waist in the past 3 weeks! Again, I'm still overall pretty big but super-happy with the progress. My waist is almost down to the all-important "you're not gonna die tomorrow from a heart attack" measurement of 35 inches.
Today will be a long cardio day. I will take some pre-workout ibuprofen to make sure calves don't impede intensity, and be sure to stretch them out very well afterward.
A1)Incline Bench--90 x 12, 3 sets, 50 x 12 1 set
A2)Lateral Raise--10 x 12 3 sets, 5 x 12 1 set
B1)Reverse Fly--15 x 12 3 sets, 8 x 12 1 set
B2)Lat Pull-down--90 x 12 3 sets, 45 x 12 1 set
C1)Static Lunges--40 x 12 3 sets, 20 x 12 1 set
C2)Deadlifts--50 x 12 3 sets, 30 x 12 1 set
D)Standing Cable Crunch--70 x 12 3 sets, 40 x 12 1 set
Also got on the treadmill for a 10 minute HIIT session, but at the first run, my calves were too tight to repeat. So, I set the incline at 6.5 instead after the cooldown period from the run at the beginning. Still burned about 90 calories in the 10 minute session, usually it's about 105-110, depending on the length of the run segments.
Feeling good today, scale moved a few pounds...not getting too excited yet in case it bounds back up, but I feel good today and finished out my measurements, recorded them to make the "official". I have lost an inch around each calf and thigh, almost 2 inches around my hips, and 1.75 inches around my waist in the past 3 weeks! Again, I'm still overall pretty big but super-happy with the progress. My waist is almost down to the all-important "you're not gonna die tomorrow from a heart attack" measurement of 35 inches.
Today will be a long cardio day. I will take some pre-workout ibuprofen to make sure calves don't impede intensity, and be sure to stretch them out very well afterward.