Female Powerlifters Var Log

[saymass003]

Day 22

I know that men read this log too, but I want to document every side so that women who are thinking about cycling will know what they are getting in to. One thing that I like about var is that it makes my menstrual cycle lighter, and it is shorter. I don't know if it's the same for every woman who uses var, but it works for me!

On another note, I am always starving. Even after increasing my carbs I still find myself hungry. I was told that means my metabolism is speeding up. I'm not sure if that's true, but I know I could eat a house and still be hungry. I can also tell I'm getting leaner. I'm finding it harder to pinch fat for my gh injections.

Today's training :Squats 70%
10 x 45lbs (warmup)
5 x 95 (warmup)
5 x 135 (warmup)
5 sets of 5 @170lbs

Pause squats 63%
2 sets of 3 @ 160lbs

Pause squats
2 sets of 3 @ 150

Smith Machine leg press
3 sets of 10 @ 180pounds

Leg extension
4 sets of 10 @75lbs

Everything moved well, and things are looking good. It's still early, but I'm hoping for some good numbers on the platform.

[AKD_FitChick]

Girl my i went through the same hunger stuff and my coach said it's absolutely the metabolism speeding up and he increased my carb grams at meals by 10g and my meats by 1oz. Talk to your coach and see their thoughts. My coach says I need the fuel.

Looking great! Sorry I have been MIA, been super sick!!! Ready to hit it hard as soon as my lungs catch up with me.

[saymass003]

Sorry I have been MIA. Things have been so crazy in my personal life. Anyway, I know you guys don't care about that. Let's tralk about my cycle. Things are progressing nicely. I had my best squat day yet on Monday. The program called for 93%, however I trained at a powerlifting gym that day and in that atmosphere I couldn't help but push it a little bit more. Squats were supposed to look like:
225 (93%) for 2 sets of 2
But, I did
225 x 2
231 x2 (this was my second squat at the last meet I did)
242 x1 (This was my third attempt at that same meet) This one was more of a grinder, but considering I did sets of 2 on the other my coach was happy. The second squat is a gym pr since I have only hit in once and that was on meet day. Fingers crossed I am hoping for a 250+ squat come meet day.
I always post videos of my lifts on social media, and one of my favorite clothing lines featured my squat video on their page. I was so excited about that!

Let's talk sides. It's crazy how every cycle is different. It's like being a noobie every time because you never know what you might get. My shoulder acne has returned. I have started a cycle of antibiotics to clear it up. Also, for the last week I have been battling constipation. I tried increasing my green vegetables and that didn't help. I even took a dose of Phillips last night and that didn't help much. Any suggestions?
My weight has been sitting at a comfortable 120. I am hoping that when I increase my dose on Sunday my weight doesn't climb up. I have been doing 20 minutes of fatsed cardio 3 times a week on non lifting days to keep my weight in check.

Tomorrow is a 93% on deadlifts too. I will keep you guys posted on that one. I am hoping for a big pull, but deads have been hit or miss lately.

[GirlyGymRat]

Psyllium husk

[AKD_FitChick]

I use Magnesium Calm in the powder form. It works wonders. I order it on Amazon and use a tablespoon vs the teaspoon it suggests. It really cleans you out.