NROLW Stage 2
So, today I got back to lifting. Yay! I also need to get back in line with food. Today was a good eating day.
New preworkout fuel was A Stonyfield yogurt smoothie! I drank half of it, and think this is definitely about at the top of the list. This may be what I take with me on the tri. I’ll have to experiment with a brick to see how it works.
Today’s strength workout:
New Rules of Lifting for Women Stage 2A
Barbell squat/push press:
1 x 10 - 15 pounds (hit myself in the chin, too 
)
1 x 10 - 22 pounds
1 x 10 - 45 pounds
Step ups
2 x 10 with 30 pound dumbbells
Dumbbell 1 point rows:
2 x 10 with 20 pound dumbbells
Static lunge with rear foot elevated:
2 x 10 25 pound dumbbells
Pushups (man -style!)
2 x 10
Plank:
2 x 60 second holds
Cable woodchop:
1 x 10 40 pounds
1 x 10 45 pounds.
Good workout. Still finding my way on the exact weight amount to lift, but getting close. The planks were easy at 60 seconds – I never knew my core was that strong still.
I was embarrassed to hit my chin with the bar, but at least it was with the test bar and not the Oly!
At the LARAC show on Saturday, I bought a piece of pottery from a local artist and I love it!
So I had my oats in it this morning. I tried some canned squash instead of pumpkin (the store was out of small cans of pumpkin). It was almost like pumpkin but not quite as pumpkiny – so not sure I would buy canned squash again. It also was more liquidy.
You all saw my lunch earlier with the spinach smoothie. I have to say that this did not fill me up for very long. 2 hours later and my tummy was rumbling, so I had a Zone bar with my latte.
Dinner was so tasty and quick. I had cooked chicken breast on hand (love having extra of this stuff around). I sauteed my broccoli in coconut oil, then tossed in the chopped chicken and some Indian simmer sauce. Quick and delicious.
I will tell you, I have had a lot of servings of veggies and fruits today! It’s exciting! LOL (okay, does that mean I do not have a life??)
I think I need to get some lifting straps or something. I am struggling to hold on to the 30# dumbells. I just don’t have the grip strength. My arms are okay, but the hands have trouble. Do any of you use the straps?
Thinking I’ll have a random musings post tomorrow on something I have been mulling around in my head for a couple weeks.
Awesome workout!! You make me miss it! I maxed out at 30lb dumbbells because my hands couldn’t take it. You can always put a barball across your back and do step-ups that way (I suggest putting the steps under the squat rack).
Love the bowl, my enjoyment of food always increases when it’s eaten out of something pretty
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One year when my son refused to try canned squash (I forget how I prepared it) I decided to make two pies for Thanksgiving, one pumpkin and one squash. None of us could tell the difference, only I knew which pie plate was which. I think that’s a little different than adding it to oatmeal, though.
BTW, I bought the Beck book on your recommendation. I’m not finished, but I am loving it. I’m so glad you blogged about it.
Love the bowl and seeing how you manage to incorporate so much lovely veggie stuff into your diet. Great ideas there.
And WOW on the lifting!
Great workout!!!
I thought I was the only person who might hit myself with a dumbell while working out.
It sounds like a great workout — just continue the good eating days.
You rock!
You so inspire me to get more veggies in. I do great on the fruit cause it helps to curb my sweet tooth but i don’t eat near enough veggies. Thanks for the ideas , keep them coming.Jinx!