Female Var Log

[twitz]

Hmm the new roofie, VAR! I should start slipping the woman some in her morning coffee...

Haha... poor girl wouldn't know what was going on!

[< <Samson> >]

Something just cool about a female hitting the flat bench. Most I have seen one push at my gym was 135. I think that's like triple plates to a guy. The girl who was doing them looked solid as fvck too. She pushed out like 8 without a spotter. I couldn't help but to look out of the corner of my eye.

[twitz]

Something just cool about a female hitting the flat bench. Most I have seen one push at my gym was 135. I think that's like triple plates to a guy. The girl who was doing them looked solid as fvck too. She pushed out like 8 without a spotter. I couldn't help but to look out of the corner of my eye.

I just started benching about a year ago (it will be a year in Feb). When I started I couldn't do the bar!

My goal is 135. I'm hoping to hit it by spring

[< <Samson> >]

When I started I couldn't do the bar!

Whatever, anyone can do the bar. Right?

[twitz]

Whatever, anyone can do the bar. Right?

No I'm serious! I really couldn't. I could get the bar about half way down, but if I brought it far enough to touch my chest it would get it stuck there. The bar is 45lbs and I had to practice with a 25lb bar and go from there.

[twitz]

Thursday - Back

Assisted pullups (used 30lbs on the assist, and I weigh 150ish)
8-10
3 sets

Plate loaded pulldowns
45 x 15
45 x 10 per side & 5 both
45 x 25

Close grip lat pulldown /SS/ bent over lat pulldown
70 x 12-15 /SS/ 27.5 x 10
3 sets

Seated row - wide grip hands over/SS/ hands under
85 x 10 /SS/ 85 x 10
2 sets

DB row
40 x 15 per arm
45 x 12 per side
2 sets

Plate loaded machine row (pulling up)
45 x 15 per side
55 x 15 per side
70 x 12 per side - had to do a rest pause on my left side around the 6th rep


Diet for the day:
1683 cals
34 F
177 C
212 P


Day 11 - I am starting to feel a tad agressive during my workout. Not towards other gym members or anything, just during my sets. The spotting I was having seems to be over, thank goodness. I am also noticing that my face is a bit oily so I have been using blotting papers around noon each day. Within the next week or so things should start to actually kick in

[twitz]

*** Aggressive

(I still can't edit my posts)

[Soar]

*** Aggressive

(I still can't edit my posts)

Should try the iPhone app if you have one. Works well

[twitz]

Should try the iPhone app if you have one. Works well

I have a galaxy 3.

If I post on my phone it won't look like I'm working! LOL...

[Soar]

I have a galaxy 3.

If I post on my phone it won't look like I'm working! LOL...

Lol!! Sneaky sneaky, I think I'd be more worried about my boss seeing a Steroid forum on the browser lol

[twitz]

Lol!! Sneaky sneaky, I think I'd be more worried about my boss seeing a Steroid forum on the browser lol

Yup, sneaky sneaky... busy most of the day on here. Luckily I don't have to worry about that

[twitz]

Friday - Jan 25th

No training today & I had a cheat meal which I was supposed to.

Diet:
1972 cals
47 F
228 C
162 P


I picked my BF up after work and he was starving. He said he couldn't wait to eat so we went for Mexican burittos. I tried to keep mine as healthy as possible but def not the best option.

I'm having a super hard time trying to motivate my BF back into his diet. He didn't watch what he ate for about 9 months and put on a little over 8 inches on his waist alone! I make my meals every night and I prepare them for him too. I even have his breakfast ready so he can just quickly heat it up and run out the door with it. Lately he hasn't been taking all of his meals (I'll make 2-3 and he'll take 1) so I have been asking what he eats during the day. He has been having his 1 meal then having fast food with his co-worker. This past week I watched him eat KFC, McDonalds, 3 big bags of chips and a candy bar. Then he will get down on himself and I have to act like a drill master to get him into the gym. I called him out on it last night and things didn't go so great. He's now saying that he gives up on it all and will eat whatever he wants. He used to be in super shape and has competed in BBing. It's no fun watching him give in.

Any advice?

[Soar]

Sounds like my girlfriend... She's skinny now but she will blow up like a balloon. Apparently water is "gross"

[GirlyGymRat]

I feel for ya. Do u think there is something else wrong. Has he gotten bw done lately. Maybe low T. Depressed??? Maybe his response was in the moment so see what happens next.

You are doing everything right!! It's really on him. For me, I can't be hanging with a person who doesn't care a about themselves. I wont watch someone give up. I also now that I like the encouragement of someone else. I also think it helps me if they workout. I won't want those bad habits rubbing off on me!!!

[twitz]

I feel for ya. Do u think there is something else wrong. Has he gotten bw done lately. Maybe low T. Depressed??? Maybe his response was in the moment so see what happens next.

You are doing everything right!! It's really on him. For me, I can't be hanging with a person who doesn't care a about themselves. I wont watch someone give up. I also now that I like the encouragement of someone else. I also think it helps me if they workout. I won't want those bad habits rubbing off on me!!!

I was wondering that myself. I got him to go for bloodwork last Monday. He's such a 'thinker', like he drives himself mad thinking about things, sometimes to the point that the littlest thing throws him completely off. I just try to stay upbeat and I'm always teasing him and making a fool of myself.

I guess I will continue on with what I'm doing and wait to see the bloodwork. You're so right though, I don't need any bad habits rubbing off on me, and I don't need attitude for calling out the truth. That's a ton of junk in one week and he knows better.

[twitz]

I feel for ya. Do u think there is something else wrong. Has he gotten bw done lately. Maybe low T. Depressed??? Maybe his response was in the moment so see what happens next.

You are doing everything right!! It's really on him. For me, I can't be hanging with a person who doesn't care a about themselves. I wont watch someone give up. I also now that I like the encouragement of someone else. I also think it helps me if they workout. I won't want those bad habits rubbing off on me!!!

I was wondering that myself. I got him to go for bloodwork last Monday. He's such a 'thinker', like he drives himself mad thinking about things, sometimes to the point that the littlest thing throws him completely off. I just try to stay upbeat and I'm always teasing him and making a fool of myself.

I guess I will continue on with what I'm doing and wait to see the bloodwork. You're so right though, I don't need any bad habits rubbing off on me, and I don't need attitude for calling out the truth. That's a ton of junk in one week and he knows better.

[twitz]

Sounds like my girlfriend... She's skinny now but she will blow up like a balloon. Apparently water is "gross"

Does she train at all?

I have him back in the gym with me and for the most part he is working hard, but he KNOWS how to eat (and I don't care if he has a few treats, just not so much every single day!). Plus I don't want him to give up on it all because I want to have someone to share this lifestyle with. Hopefully I'm not being selfish

[Soar]

Does she train at all?

I have him back in the gym with me and for the most part he is working hard, but he KNOWS how to eat (and I don't care if he has a few treats, just not so much every single day!). Plus I don't want him to give up on it all because I want to have someone to share this lifestyle with. Hopefully I'm not being selfish

She doesn't train at all. Her idea of working out is yoga in her basement once a month. It's depressing actually, there isn't enough women who care about their bodies it seems. It's all crash diets and bogus workout routines that don't work u less you commit to the life style.

[< <Samson> >]

It's depressing actually, there isn't enough women who care about their bodies it seems. It's all crash diets and bogus workout routines that don't work u less you commit to the life style.

x2 I feel the same exact way. It's not just women, it's guys too. Look at the general population. The fitness crowd is a minority.

[ElectraMaddox]

x2 I feel the same exact way. It's not just women, it's guys too. Look at the general population. The fitness crowd is a minority.

We were just talking about this

[GirlyGymRat]

She doesn't train at all. Her idea of working out is yoga in her basement once a month. It's depressing actually, there isn't enough women who care about their bodies it seems. It's all crash diets and bogus workout routines that don't work u less you commit to the life style.

Marketing knows that staying in shape requires effort and targets ppl by making it sound so simple. Criminal really.

Twist. Btw you are not a cub but a puma!!!

[ironman1982]

Nice informative log, keep it up.

[yourmom]

How old is your BF? I'm 46 and been having a tough last three months with depression and getting back on my diet. I started some t400 to give me a push and seems to be working. Also, I have developed bad allergies that make me so tired. My wife, 35, is in her second week of Var and, we workout together, I really like that. She's in charge of diet and pushes me to eat better. Just give him positive encouragement. I hate to say it but, with all the younger dudes at our gym, I make myself go. Lol

[twitz]

How old is your BF? I'm 46 and been having a tough last three months with depression and getting back on my diet. I started some t400 to give me a push and seems to be working. Also, I have developed bad allergies that make me so tired. My wife, 35, is in her second week of Var and, we workout together, I really like that. She's in charge of diet and pushes me to eat better. Just give him positive encouragement. I hate to say it but, with all the younger dudes at our gym, I make myself go. Lol

He'll be 27 next month so I'm the older one in this case. Not quite a cougar, maybe a cub

He has some test p floating around, but I have been trying to encourage him to lose a bit of his belly before he starts anything.

I can get him pretty pumped up in the gym once he's there but that's hit or miss.

I'm curious as to what the bw will show. There's no issue with his sex drive, but he is certainly a little off with his thoughts and wanting to give up.

I really like training together too. We pretty much always have and it's a huge part of what we have in common.

[twitz]

How old is your BF? I'm 46 and been having a tough last three months with depression and getting back on my diet. I started some t400 to give me a push and seems to be working. Also, I have developed bad allergies that make me so tired. My wife, 35, is in her second week of Var and, we workout together, I really like that. She's in charge of diet and pushes me to eat better. Just give him positive encouragement. I hate to say it but, with all the younger dudes at our gym, I make myself go. Lol

You should get your wife on here I'm going into my 3rd week of var and it's always great to have other females to talk to.

[boz]

How old is your BF? I'm 46 and been having a tough last three months with depression and getting back on my diet. I started some t400 to give me a push and seems to be working. Also, I have developed bad allergies that make me so tired. My wife, 35, is in her second week of Var and, we workout together, I really like that. She's in charge of diet and pushes me to eat better. Just give him positive encouragement. I hate to say it but, with all the younger dudes at our gym, I make myself go. Lol

Never let your age discourage your goals, i see this time and time again at my gym, guys around your age that look at me with doubt and just feeling sorry for themselves. What they have to remember is im in my prime, 1 day i will be there age and it maybe vice versa, also i take aas, when there sitting there asking themselves how come i dont look like that anymore, they neglect all these factors as to why they feel this way. I maybe over analyzing it, but a person facial expressions paints a thousand words.

Be realistic with your goals and take into consideration your limits, dont worry about egotistical whipper snappers like myself or guys my age, you just worry about you and enjoy what you do. Take all the support you can get from your wife, because she sounds like a great catch, and if your not doing it for her, your doing it for you! Also consider a good PT if you need a push.

[ElectraMaddox]

Never let your age discourage your goals, i see this time and time again at my gym, guys around your age that look at me with doubt and just feeling sorry for themselves. What they have to remember is im in my prime, 1 day i will be there age and it maybe vice versa, also i take aas, when there sitting there asking themselves how come i dont look like that anymore, they neglect all these factors as to why they feel this way. I maybe over analyzing it, but a person facial expressions paints a thousand words.

Be realistic with your goals and take into consideration your limits, dont worry about egotistical whipper snappers like myself or guys my age, you just worry about you and enjoy what you do. Take all the support you can get from your wife, because she sounds like a great catch, and if your not doing it for her, your doing it for you! Also consider a good PT if you need a push.

I agree with you a hundred percent... Taking it a step farther though. Some of those people might wonder why they never looked liked that. If they felt in their prime they couldn't look like that, then that is going to take a harder toll on someone whos past their prime and could never look that way. It becomes a thing where someone is envious or hates you for no reason. Then again they don't know what goes in to it.

[boz]

I agree with you a hundred percent... Taking it a step farther though. Some of those people might wonder why they never looked liked that. If they felt in their prime they couldn't look like that, then that is going to take a harder toll on someone whos past their prime and could never look that way. It becomes a thing where someone is envious or hates you for no reason. Then again they don't know what goes in to it.

My mind can definitely wonder. The dedication and sacrifices i put into was everything, its a pity that we breed with emotions of jealousy, even at times im guilty, hate is a strong word and it blows my mind away how someone can give you such treatment over what you have put your heart and soul into.

Ok this thread has been hijacked enough now, back to the log of why we are here.

[twitz]

[QUOTE=boz;6362340]My mind can definitely wonder. The dedication and sacrifices i put into was everything, its a pity that we breed with emotions of jealousy, even at times im guilty, hate is a strong word and it blows my mind away how someone can give you such treatment over what you have put your heart and soul into.QUOTE]


When it comes to BBing, fitness, or any sport for that matter, people just become competitive. When people become competitive it can often lead to jealousy, and in the case of BBing you don’t have team members to blame a failure on. In this sport your results are based on you, how hard you train, diet etc. Some people only do half of the puzzle and expect to look like fitness pro. Sadly, some people let their jealousy and insecurities drive them so mad that they ‘hate’ someone for their accomplishments. It’s easier to do that then to accept your own weaknesses and to work on them.

Personally, I admire almost everyone at my gym. All for different reasons, but it’s really amazing to watch people get results from all of their hard efforts. When I see someone working hard I feed off of their energy.

[yourmom]

It may be the after holidays slum. He'll snap out of it, I started to when the sun came out.

[twitz]

It may be the after holidays slum. He'll snap out of it, I started to when the sun came out.

Yeah good point. Thank you!

[twitz]

Saturday - Jan. 26th - Day 13

Shoulders

DB press
22.5 x 15
30 x 15
35 x 12
40 x 6
35 x 11

Plate loaded machine press
35 x 20
45 x 15
55 x 12

Machine side lateral raise /SS/ upright rows
50 x 12 /SS/ 40 x 12
3 sets

Behind neck presses on smith machine
35 x 15
55 x 15
75 x 8, drop - 55 x 10, drop - 35 x 13

Rear delt flyes - hands in 3 positions
40 x 12 - each positions
25 x 15 - focus on squeeze for 5 secs

Same day I was complaining that my BF was slacking he put up 100 lbs on his DB presses. 5 clean reps, super proud moment !



Sunday Jan 27 - Day 14 - Quads

Box squats
135 x 10-15
5 sets

Linear Hack squat machine
90 x 15
140 x 15
180 x 15
230 x 12

Single leg extensions - focus on squeeze
40 x 15 per side
50 x 15 per side
60 x 15 per side

Hip aductor
115 x 15
3 sets

[twitz]

As of yesterday my weight was up 4 lbs.

It's -32 here today... burrrr

[Soar]

As of yesterday my weight was up 4 lbs.

It's -32 here today... burrrr

Bah I don't have to experience that cold for another week.. I much prefer the warmth of Calgary at the moment lol

[-Ender-]

As of yesterday my weight was up 4 lbs.

It's -32 here today... burrrr

keep up the good work! everything reads solid. glad you are enjoying the ride.

Sorry about the temps. -10 here

[twitz]

My wife is considering a var cycle so I'm really interested in your progress and your sides. Pls keep up the good work and the detail in your feelings, progress and sides, tks/

Yes, for sure. I hope it can help her with her decision

keep up the good work! everything reads solid. glad you are enjoying the ride.

Sorry about the temps. -10 here

Thank you!

Only -1 here today. Lovin that!

[yourmom]

How's your strength? my wife is out lifting our teenager.

[twitz]

Bah I don't have to experience that cold for another week.. I much prefer the warmth of Calgary at the moment lol

My 1st Alberta winter

How's your strength? my wife is out lifting our teenager.

My strength is starting to go up. I'm cross dominant so I have to be really careful to watch my form as I lift heavier. My mind is telling me "more, more, more!" but I make myself stay at a fairly heavy (to me) weight, activate the muscle being worked and I do lot's of squeezes.

You should get your wife to try some 5 sec holds at the end of each exercise. Maybe have her try the last 5 reps with a 5 sec hold. Really gives you a nice pumped up feeling while on var.

[Soar]

My 1st Alberta winter

My strength is starting to go up. I'm cross dominant so I have to be really careful to watch my form as I lift heavier. My mind is telling me "more, more, more!" but I make myself stay at a fairly heavy (to me) weight, activate the muscle being worked and I do lot's of squeezes.

You should get your wife to try some 5 sec holds at the end of each exercise. Maybe have her try the last 5 reps with a 5 sec hold. Really gives you a nice pumped up feeling while on var.

Took me a while to get my form proper. Without guidance I was lifting as heavy as possible. Once I backed off I gained way more.

Hope the weather hasn't left you with cabin fervor lol.

[GirlyGymRat]

Took me a while to get my form proper. Without guidance I was lifting as heavy as possible. Once I backed off I gained way more.

Hope the weather hasn't left you with cabin fervor lol.

It's a reminder that quality > quantity!!!