A Warrior Prepares for Battle

[nightlight]

Excellent. We should have a team name something like " Fan girling nerds" or somethjng to that effect.

we should get NF singlets.

[bigm141414]

we should get NF singlets.

 

 

I did find a nice red and black singlet that I was considering. Wouldn't be too hard to add an NF logo. 

[AngelaTheGeek]

Do I see a future NF Arnold Meetup in the works? This is all sorts of awesome!!

I'll be fan-girling over Sarah Robles, Holley Mangold, and the lift big eat big crew.

Speaking of Spencer, I have a chance to work out with those guys on Friday, but I can't because of work... waaaaahhhhh!!!!

[AngelaTheGeek]

I thought I had posted in your thread about it....

But yes. We should do it. If nothing else you'll get a chance to see me fan girl out to Jon North and Spencer Moorman while wearing a singlet.

and i will fan girl over angela and elisabeth akinwale

D'awwwwwwwwww! That's so sweet... I know how much you heart Elisabeth, so this makes me feel super awesome!

[bigm141414]

Do I see a future NF Arnold Meetup in the works? This is all sorts of awesome!! I'll be fan-girling over Sarah Robles, Holley Mangold, and the lift big eat big crew. Speaking of Spencer, I have a chance to work out with those guys on Friday, but I can't because of work... waaaaahhhhh!!!!

 

 

Eff work! Go lift! and hug spencer for me. So that I can live vicariously through you. 

[nightlight]

NF takes over the arnold. LOL.

 

i wonder if i could get my 100lb snatch by then... hmmm...

[bigm141414]

NF takes over the arnold. LOL.

 

i wonder if i could get my 100lb snatch by then... hmmm...

 

 

I've been thinking of setting a 500lbs total for the arnold. A little less than a year of training? Probably doable. I'd have to add 100lbs to what I got right now. 

[AngelaTheGeek]

I would like to see both of those things happen... I had to math the 500lb total because I only speak in kg now... a 227 total? DO IT!

[bigm141414]

I would like to see both of those things happen... I had to math the 500lb total because I only speak in kg now... a 227 total? DO IT!

 

 

It would be sweet to get a 3 plate C&J and a 2 plate snatch.  

 

 

What is your total right now Angela? I know it is around/ if not higher than mine, especially with your 80kg snatch 

 

*...grumble grumble....*

[AngelaTheGeek]

I would like to see both of those things happen... I had to math the 500lb total because I only speak in kg now... a 227 total? DO IT!

 

 

It would be sweet to get a 3 plate C&J and a 2 plate snatch.  

 

 

What is your total right now Angela? I know it is around/ if not higher than mine, especially with your 80kg snatch 

 

*...grumble grumble....*

Well, my competition total is 170, and my PRs total 185, but I haven't hit both PRs on the same night. I think the best I've done in one night is 175.

Teeheehee... don't grumble, just beat my PR!

I'm hoping to get a new c&j PR soon...

[bigm141414]

We're pretty even actually on your 175 in one day. That was about what I got last time I tested 1RM. 

[nightlight]

my total seems wimpy. hahhah

[AngelaTheGeek]

Do I see a future NF Arnold Meetup in the works? This is all sorts of awesome!! I'll be fan-girling over Sarah Robles, Holley Mangold, and the lift big eat big crew. Speaking of Spencer, I have a chance to work out with those guys on Friday, but I can't because of work... waaaaahhhhh!!!!

 

 

Eff work! Go lift! and hug spencer for me. So that I can live vicariously through you. 

Speaking of Spencer...

And we're sharing a sweat towel!

[AngelaTheGeek]

Week 4 recap

 

Goal 1: A warrior needs rest to be strong!

 

This is going well, actually. When I get less than 8 hours, it's a matter of 10 or 15 minutes, so nothing to beat myself up over. Plus, the snoozing brings me back to the right spot. Still had a few nights where my sleep fell below 7.5 hours, but not when I had to practice the next morning.

 

Grade: 5 nights with 8 hours sleep = C

 

Week 1 grade: C

Week 2 grade: C

Week 3 grade: B

Week 4 grade: C

 

Cumulative Grade: C

 

Goal 2: A warrior needs to eat good to be strong!

 

While not being good about tracking my food, I can say that I'm doing well still. I had 2 meh days this week, so I'll take the lower grade, but this might be where I use my bonus points.

 

 

Weight:

5/4/13: 111.2kg/245lb (official meet weight)

6/8/13: 109kg/240lb

6/22/13: 109.38kg/241lb (official meet weight)

Didn’t weigh myself this week.

 

Grade: 5 good days = C

 

Week 1 grade: B

Week 2 grade: C

Week 3 grade: B

Week 4 grade: C

 

Cumulative Grade: B 

 

Goal 3: A warrior needs to PROVE their strength!

 

HIT MY 80kg SNATCH!!! I DID IT!!! I DID IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!! And, it felt goooooooood. My form was super solid and I just nailed it. That was after missing 78kg for a PR and saying "fuck it, I'll try 80." Now I'm gunning for that 110kg clean and jerk. I'm really hoping to hit it before nationals!

 

Grade: B (so far) 

 

Bonus Goal: I gotta read more.

 

Didn’t finish my book yet at this point…

 

 

Week 5 recap

 

Goal 1: A warrior needs rest to be strong!

 

Still doing good here and feeling great!

 

Grade: 7 nights with ~8 hours sleep = A

 

Week 1 grade: C

Week 2 grade: C

Week 3 grade: B

Week 4 grade: C

Week 5 grade: A

 

Cumulative Grade: B

 

Goal 2: A warrior needs to eat good to be strong!

 

It seems as though 5-6 good days a week is where I’m at right now. I’m not going to beat myself up over this because I’m making gains and slowly dropping weight. I have increased my protein intake and am trying to substitute that for sweets when I get the craving, since my protein so SOOOOO delicious!

 

I’m definitely going to use my bonus points for one of these C weeks.

 

Weight:

5/4/13: 111.2kg/245lb (official meet weight)

6/8/13: 109kg/240lb

6/22/13: 109.38kg/241lb (official meet weight)

7/4/13: 108.8/240lb

 

Grade: 5 good days = C

 

Week 1 grade: B

Week 2 grade: C

Week 3 grade: B

Week 4 grade: C

Week 5 grade: C

 

Cumulative Grade: C 

 

Goal 3: A warrior needs to PROVE their strength!

 

No new PRs this week, but had a mad dece week of training. Hit both lifts for 3x1 @ 95% on Wednesday. Solid. Gonna try for that 110 clean and jerk this Friday!

 

Grade: B (so far) 

 

Bonus Goal: I gotta read more.

 

I actually finished my book! I was reading "Odd Apocalypse" by Dean Koontz. It was great! I love the Odd Thomas series. I'm trying to convince myself to buy the next one in the series, but I have other books I want to read also. I'm thinking maybe a nonfiction book before I get into another novel, but I just looooove reading Dean Koontz!

[AngelaTheGeek]

Week 6 recap

 

Goal 1: A warrior needs rest to be strong!

 

Still doing good here and feeling great!

 

Grade: 6 nights with ~8 hours sleep = B

 

Week 1 grade: C

Week 2 grade: C

Week 3 grade: B

Week 4 grade: C

Week 5 grade: A

Week 6 grade: B

 

Final Grade: B

 

Goal 2: A warrior needs to eat good to be strong!

 

Again with the 5 days... oy. At least I know where I stand on this. I'm going back to mostly gluten-free and lower carb, but for the way I lift, I just need to make sure I'm getting quality calories into my body.

 

Weight:

5/4/13: 111.2kg/245lb (official meet weight)

6/8/13: 109kg/240lb

6/22/13: 109.38kg/241lb (official meet weight)

7/4/13: 108.8/240lb

7/11/13: 108.8/240lb

 

Grade: 5 good days = C

 

Week 1 grade: B

Week 2 grade: C

Week 3 grade: B

Week 4 grade: C

Week 5 grade: C

Week 6 grade: B* (used bonus grade here)

 

Cumulative Grade: B

 

Goal 3: A warrior needs to PROVE their strength!

 

Had a great week of training that finished with Cal Strength coming to our gym on Friday night. Hit an 80kg snatch and a 100kg clean and jerk for a new PR total! WOOT! Oh, you want proof?

 

http://youtu.be/BjUQ0j5ipZE

 

Since I got my 80kg snatch, but still haven't gotten over 105kg on my clean and jerk (or hit it recently... sadface), I'm going with a B- here.

 

Grade: B- 

 

Bonus Goal: I gotta read more.

 

Added my bonus points to my eating score.

 

 

 

OVERALL GRADE FOR CHALLENGE: B

Not too shabby! I'm pleased with how this challenge went overall. I have become more aware of my eating and sleeping patterns and have made great improvements on both. I feel prepared for Nationals, and I'm hoping to do some amazing lifts there! I'll make sure to keep you rebels updated on my big meet!

[bigm141414]

 

Goal 3: A warrior needs to PROVE their strength!

 

Had a great week of training that finished with Cal Strength coming to our gym on Friday night. Hit an 80kg snatch and a 100kg clean and jerk for a new PR total! WOOT! Oh, you want proof?

 

http://youtu.be/BjUQ0j5ipZE

 

 

80kg snatch! SWOOOON!!!

 

You touched and hugged Spencer Moorman... DOUBLE SWOON!!!! 

 

 

Can't wait to see your results. Do you know if they are streaming the comp? 

[nightlight]

omg. that was the best bar slam ever.

[weirdquark]

Rockin'!

[AngelaTheGeek]

 

Goal 3: A warrior needs to PROVE their strength!

 

Had a great week of training that finished with Cal Strength coming to our gym on Friday night. Hit an 80kg snatch and a 100kg clean and jerk for a new PR total! WOOT! Oh, you want proof?

 

 

 

80kg snatch! SWOOOON!!!

 

You touched and hugged Spencer Moorman... DOUBLE SWOON!!!! 

 

 

Can't wait to see your results. Do you know if they are streaming the comp? 

I thought you might like that part of the video. :-)

I haven't seen anything about it streaming... if I get any info, I'll be sure to let you know.

[This is Seth]

hi hi hi..

 

just dropping in to let you know that you're awesome and I hearts you.

[AngelaTheGeek]

hi hi hi..

 

just dropping in to let you know that you're awesome and I hearts you.

D'awwwww... thanks! I've fallen off the wagon hardcore over the past two days though. We are dealing with my mother-in-law's final hours, so it's been emotional and stressful... my two biggest eating triggers. I'll get back on track though. I just hope I can work through this and still perform well at Nationals.

[spezzy]

can we just discuss that YOU JUST SHOWED UP IN MY NEWS FEED on facebook and it wasn't because you posted it?

 

i heart you.  and im jealous.  you're snatching what I can clean.

 

...you jerk.

[This is Seth]

She bro-hugged Spencer in that video. Just saying... 

[AngelaTheGeek]

Thanks guys! That was a great night. Lifting on the same platform with Spencer really fired me up! He's a great guy and fun to watch.

[nightlight]

seriously. you may have to snatch me and not clean and jerk me when we see each other. you're that bad ass.