Kitty’s Log

[KittyO1]

Good morning! Things are still moving along...strength is still improving slowing down a bit as I get closer to my maxes. Of course, I’m impatient and want more but that’s not how it works! Lol

Main lifts this week were
flat bench 115x5x4,
incline 95x5x4,
push press 115x3/105x5x3,
back squats 185x1(too ambitious) 165x5x4/ bottom holds 95x8x3,
Deads- I was interrupted with a talker for way too long- had to unrack and just finish up to get out. [emoji849][emoji35]

I haven’t weighed but weight is definitely not moving like it should be with my nutrition and training. Trying not to get frustrated and stay focused/positive! May have to ask to check levels again in a few weeks because I’m still having a good bit of symptoms as well.

[KittyO1]

Sounds like everything is moving along well! I BET with your other numbers you can crack 185 easy, you just might want to move it to an earlier spot in your work out, like when you are warmed up but before the bulk of your main squat sets. That's not mansplaining, btw, just my OCD making me be specific lol

Talkers.... yeah, that's frustrating as hell. Earbuds or curtness usually work if 'hey great talking to you I need to get back to my set now' doesn't.

Thank you! You’re right- I probably had 2 possibly 3 good reps in me at 185 if I’m honest with myself but knew I wouldn’t get the 5 reps or multiple sets. Despite it feeling like 300lbs on my back, I was surprised that I was able to do a nice clean rep. Once I racked it, I looked back to see how much I had done the last time I squat. I have learned to start off with squats before I wear down. Usually 4-5 warmup “sets” to get the blood flowing. I have a tear in one if not both of my labrums in my hips so I use the hip circle on the first few sets as well.

Yes, being too nice or overly courteous is a weakness of mine! I did have earbuds in but this guy was not letting up! Haha I pretty much heard his life story. He was a nice guy too- just should’ve listened and gotten my sets in at the same time! Haha

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Thank you! You’re right- I probably had 2 possibly 3 good reps in me at 185 if I’m honest with myself but knew I wouldn’t get the 5 reps or multiple sets. Despite it feeling like 300lbs on my back, I was surprised that I was able to do a nice clean rep. Once I racked it, I looked back to see how much I had done the last time I squat. I have learned to start off with squats before I wear down. Usually 4-5 warmup “sets” to get the blood flowing. I have a tear in one if not both of my labrums in my hips so I use the hip circle on the first few sets as well.

Very smart on the warm-up process. I like it!!

Yes, being too nice or overly courteous is a weakness of mine! I did have earbuds in but this guy was not letting up! Haha I pretty much heard his life story. He was a nice guy too- just should’ve listened and gotten my sets in at the same time! Haha

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Next time, just smile, nod, jam your earbuds in, walk up to the bar, growl somewhat loudly, shake the bar while it's still in the rack, unrack, and start repping. He should figure things out.

[KittyO1]

Very smart on the warm-up process. I like it!!

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Next time, just smile, nod, jam your earbuds in, walk up to the bar, growl somewhat loudly, shake the bar while it's still in the rack, unrack, and start repping. He should figure things out.

Haha yeah that will work!

One other thing you might try, in addition to the previously put forth suggestions, and I have used this but it can backfire, goes something like this:
Him: "Hey! how you doing?"
You: "Ich spreche kein Englisch"
Him: "...." <wanders off>

Like I said, this can backfire...

Rofl I love it! I could definitely pull off looking German...just have to pull off saying it with a straight face!