Deficit Deadlifts.....OMG!

Forthe first time today, I did deficit deadlifts. Everyone has been telling me that they will improve my regular lift and that they are just a little harder than the regular lift. Well, they are ALOT harder but I killed it today!!! I can see how they work to improve the amount of weight you can pull. I will be doing these at least twice a week and increasing the weight each time. That way, my traditional deadlift 1RM will be much improved. I'm excited.

Um, Do I Get A Rest Day????

So, I'm a bit confused about whether or not I get rest days. Lol! So many people tell me, "you have to give your body a chance to recover" and "you don't want to crash your central nervous system!" However, when I don't show up at the gym, everyone is yelling, "what happened to you? Why weren't you here yesterday?" Lol! I can't win for losing! So, maybe everyone is expecting me to be actively recovering. If that's what they mean, they should say that! They know I'm new to this weight lifting stuff! When someone says rest, that translates to me as sleep in! Anyhoo! I am trying to come up with a May challenge. I have to kick it up a knotch or two. I have to shed these pounds and improve my endurance. I will let you know what I come up with. :-)

Pain.....

This is a new workout week for me so the body aches I felt this morning I had to move past them, get to the gym, and work it out. That soreness will soon be gone and I will be working towards making another group of muscles scream. I actually did some cardio today as well. I haven't been on a treadmill in a while. I walked at a 10% and 15% incline for 25 mins. It felt good so I will probably make sure I do that a couple times a week. It feels good to be able to embrace this process and it is a process. The more you engage in the process the better and more productive the process becomes. Keep going! 

Today's Challenge: Do not let muscle soreness discourage you from working out. You can work another group of muscles or enjoy some cardio to stay engaged in the process. Don't quit!

Deadlifts.... My weakness.

So, I did a gazillion sumo deadlifts yesterday and silly me wanted to do a gazillion again today. Well I didn't. I got out about 6 of them total 4 at 225lbs and 2 at 245lbs, and I was done. I cannot deadlift heavy two days in a row! Why can't I stop myself?!?!?!? Okay so... Here is what I have come up with, I will only deadlift 3 days a week. Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday. That is it, that is all. I will stick to this schedule until I am instructed to change it. Lol! 

Today's Challenge: Find someone with some weightlifting knowledge and ask their advice and listen to them. Trust me it will work to your advantage! 

Power Lifting Heaven!

2014 I claim my title as a power lifter! I just had the most fulfilling experience with some really great people a lot stonger than me and they welcomed me with open arms. I'm not a mushy person but it was truly an emotional experience for me. Oh yeah, this experience took place at Monster Garage Gym in Gurnee. The atmosphere is amazing and so are all the crazy individuals that belong to this gym. I am now one of them! Yes! I had to join! This is the place and these are the people that will help me get to where I really desire to be. I really owe it all to my girl Kristen that took a chance on inviting me into this underground subculture of lifting craziness. I can't thank her enough!  I might hate her tomorrow if I'm unable to move in the morning. :-)

On my way back!!!!

Feeling better! I will provide a full post tomorrow when I'm 100%. 

Today's Challenge: to prevent many illnesses, hand washing is the key. If you feel sick, stay home and rest!

Out Sick....

Today's Challenge: Do all you can to keep from getting ill! That is all!