So Sunday was a total bust, I kicked Tuesday's ass, and today was 'eh.' For reasons I'm too embarrassed to explain*, I had a killer headache since this morning that wouldn't quit. I don't like taking Advil anyway, but I was actually concerned it might mess up my ability to work out and read my body's signals during weight lifting, so I opted out thinking that the exercise itself might take care of the headache. Hell. No. What I didn't do, however, was give up even though I really wanted to. I got through two compound exercises each for upper and lower body.
In other news, I really do think I'm eating at maintenance, or almost maintenance. I'm hoping with the small changes in Round 4, I'll start seeing some weight loss again. Regardless, I definitely have some great muscle development. I could swear my legs and arms are stronger, but you can actually see it in my back! Super cool :)
FOOD:
I tried something a little fun today that kind of backfired. I wanted to make little muffins, but our convection oven cannot handle muffin tins and I searched high and low but couldn't find the ramekins. So I just decided to make a cake and use a cookie cutter to section it out into individual servings.
The recipe calls for a box of cake mix (I used chocolate) and one 15 oz. can of pumpkin puree. Mix and bake at 350 degrees for 26 minutes.
It turned out alright, but – as you can imagine – not very cake-like since there wasn't any oil or eggs. So when I tried to cut it with the cookie cutter it just kind of crumbled apart. I ended up basically packing the cutter full of cake and pressing it into shape before popping it out into some tupperware. Ugly as sin, but pretty tasty if I do say so myself. And only 75 calories a piece :)
EXERCISE:
I still think I'm not doing squats or deadlifts correctly, so I opted for straight-leg deadlifts today which were interesting! I really wish, though, that'd I'd gotten a better chance to focus on form and muscle tension and whatnot. Instead, all I kept thinking about was my left hand. I don't know what it up with my left ring and pinkie fingers, but those fuckers just abandon ship once I've got more than 30# in my hand. I ended up having to quit deadlifts and squats (and almost rows as well) before my legs were actually fully worked because I was going to drop the damn weight from my left hand! I need to get one of those gripper things and work that on days off. Jeez.
LEARNED:
A narrower stance works well for dumbbell squats. The weights didn't hit my legs nearly as much.
My left hand is a traitor.
QUESTIONS:
* Fine. I accidentally killed a honey bee and it really messed me up. He somehow got in my sandal while I was out running errands, tried to sting me, but just got the sandal instead. And then I just got to watch him die a horrible death on the sidewalk because stupid nature decided that honey bees only get one sting before they're done for. So I cried. A little more than was reasonable, likely because I was low on sleep (which isn't good for a workout either). And it gave me a headache.
In other news, I really do think I'm eating at maintenance, or almost maintenance. I'm hoping with the small changes in Round 4, I'll start seeing some weight loss again. Regardless, I definitely have some great muscle development. I could swear my legs and arms are stronger, but you can actually see it in my back! Super cool :)
FOOD:
I tried something a little fun today that kind of backfired. I wanted to make little muffins, but our convection oven cannot handle muffin tins and I searched high and low but couldn't find the ramekins. So I just decided to make a cake and use a cookie cutter to section it out into individual servings.
The recipe calls for a box of cake mix (I used chocolate) and one 15 oz. can of pumpkin puree. Mix and bake at 350 degrees for 26 minutes.
It turned out alright, but – as you can imagine – not very cake-like since there wasn't any oil or eggs. So when I tried to cut it with the cookie cutter it just kind of crumbled apart. I ended up basically packing the cutter full of cake and pressing it into shape before popping it out into some tupperware. Ugly as sin, but pretty tasty if I do say so myself. And only 75 calories a piece :)
EXERCISE:
I still think I'm not doing squats or deadlifts correctly, so I opted for straight-leg deadlifts today which were interesting! I really wish, though, that'd I'd gotten a better chance to focus on form and muscle tension and whatnot. Instead, all I kept thinking about was my left hand. I don't know what it up with my left ring and pinkie fingers, but those fuckers just abandon ship once I've got more than 30# in my hand. I ended up having to quit deadlifts and squats (and almost rows as well) before my legs were actually fully worked because I was going to drop the damn weight from my left hand! I need to get one of those gripper things and work that on days off. Jeez.
- deadlift : 90# 4x4 dna
- sl deadlift : 90# 4x9 (---)
- squat : 60# 4x8 (---)
- lunge : 20# 4x6 dna
- bench : 35# 4x10 dna
- curl&ohp : 35# 3x5 (---)
- row : 40# 4x8 (---)
- pull : 35# 4x12 dna
- tricep : 15# 4x12 dna
LEARNED:
A narrower stance works well for dumbbell squats. The weights didn't hit my legs nearly as much.
My left hand is a traitor.
QUESTIONS:
- should I take medicine if I have a headache in the future?
- is there an easy way to check my lifting form or should I check with a trainer?
- how can I improve my grip?
- is there an ideal amount of sleep to get to be healthy?
* Fine. I accidentally killed a honey bee and it really messed me up. He somehow got in my sandal while I was out running errands, tried to sting me, but just got the sandal instead. And then I just got to watch him die a horrible death on the sidewalk because stupid nature decided that honey bees only get one sting before they're done for. So I cried. A little more than was reasonable, likely because I was low on sleep (which isn't good for a workout either). And it gave me a headache.
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