EmCee Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Sooooo, hi nerds. I waffled about challenging this go 'round but... Here I am. My goals are ultra-vague (as usual) with the exception of one... 1) Squat 225 at March Powerlifting Meet This shouldn't be that hard considering I was able to do this at 4T. However, I have had some trouble completing my 3x5's at 200. I deloaded to 170 and aim to get through those and be able to max at at least 225 come March 15. Only one way to accomplish this - continue to follow the programming and stop mind-fucking myself. 2) Don't Eat Like an Asshole No, John Green, the answer is not always pizza. I am looking to shave about ten lbs sloooowwwwly off my body - this can only be accomplished by not eating like a total tool. I am really really good about this when I don't let my emotions get the best of me and dive face first into a pint of ice cream. 3) Continue ruck training NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Okay, fine. A little bit. Met-con type stuff is what I'm laziest about at the gym. I like it but, since leaving Crossfit, I've had a hard time getting into it on my own. I need to continue to add more and more in so that I don't fail at life in May. (Or in March when I have my Light with Catspaw and Tinney). 4) Get schwasted-face with Catspaw and Biggum and TInney 3 Letting go is the hardest asana. Instagram: WholeBodySwoleHeart Link to comment
catspaw Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 In! Not only is it full of vlogbrothery goodness, but getting schwasted-face with me is a goal! DFTBA. You gotta experiment to find out what works for you.PM me with any questions about, well, anything! Current challenge: Catspaw Starts Strong Link to comment
wildross Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 I'll cheer you on. You know 225 is going to be your SECOND lift, right?? Warriors don't count reps and sets. They count tons. My psychologist weighs 45 pounds, has an iron soul and sits on the end of a bar Tally Sheet for 2019 Encouragement for older members: Chronologically Blessed Group; Encouragement for newbie lifters: When we were weaker Link to comment
minderly Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 I should probably be invited to #4... Link to comment
minderly Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 fail double post. Link to comment
SirEarl Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 "You don't life for be sad, no?" Link to comment
Chris-Tien Jinn Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 LOL - vague is good - it leaves room for life. And who IS that guy?? Some kind of Jedi ..... "We are better than we know, if we can be made to see it, [then] for the rest of our lives, we'll be unwilling to settle for less." - Kurt Hahn “THE QUESTION ISN'T WHO IS GOING TO LET ME; IT'S WHO IS GOING TO STOP ME?” Ayn Rand Past Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35. 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 Link to comment
Librarian of Doom Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Just when I think I couldn't possibly love you any more, you bust out a John Green themed challenge. Hobbit Ranger seeking balance (and cookies) Current Challenge Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 I need to set up some kind of NF vs NF meetup (Nerd Fitness vs Nerd Fighteria). Mainly because I want to meet John and Hank. Also wooooo 1.5weeks till a ruckin' good time. And finally, I soooo love the fact that you are slowly becoming more nerdy. 2 "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
Strawberry Squatcake Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Yay! I love using the word schwasted! People look at me like I'm a fool. But mostly because they aren't cool like us, obvs.I'll be joining you at the non-asshole lunch table. Shape-Shifting Ginger Current Battle Log 2" washers for smaller weight increases Link to comment
EmCee Posted February 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 In! Not only is it full of vlogbrothery goodness, but getting schwasted-face with me is a goal! DFTBA. YOU DFTBA. I'll cheer you on. You know 225 is going to be your SECOND lift, right?? My second lift?! I should probably be invited to #4...Dude - come. I will make you margaritas. LOL - vague is good - it leaves room for life. And who IS that guy?? WHO IS THAT GUY?!?! Here... let me introduce you. Just when I think I couldn't possibly love you any more, you bust out a John Green themed challenge. <3 I need to set up some kind of NF vs NF meetup (Nerd Fitness vs Nerd Fighteria). Mainly because I want to meet John and Hank. Also wooooo 1.5weeks till a ruckin' good time. And finally, I soooo love the fact that you are slowly becoming more nerdy. I would def go to that meetup. Letting go is the hardest asana. Instagram: WholeBodySwoleHeart Link to comment
EmCee Posted February 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 You eat like an asshole? Letting go is the hardest asana. Instagram: WholeBodySwoleHeart Link to comment
I-Jo Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 YOU DFTBA. My second lift?! Dude - come. I will make you margaritas. WHO IS THAT GUY?!?! Here... let me introduce you. <3 I would def go to that meetup. in for this gif.... and the squatz..... POCKET MUFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN Link to comment
Librarian of Doom Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 I need to set up some kind of NF vs NF meetup (Nerd Fitness vs Nerd Fighteria). Mainly because I want to meet John and Hank. Also wooooo 1.5weeks till a ruckin' good time. And finally, I soooo love the fact that you are slowly becoming more nerdy. I would so be in for that. But which side would I sit on?!?!? Also, someone might have to sit on me to keep me from fangirling out.... Hobbit Ranger seeking balance (and cookies) Current Challenge Link to comment
spezzy Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 so here's the thing, you can't always expect to go up in weight every week with your squats. especially where you're at now. at first its easier, but if you could continue to go up 5lbs per week, you'd be squatting 300lbs in a few months. which would be awesome, but it doesn't happen that way. Don't let failing your 3 sets of 5 at 200 mess with you. deloads are good. (Also: going to email you something later tonight, so if I don't, bug me) 2 Current Challenge - Instagram “There's only one rule that I know of, babies—God damn it, you've got to be kind.” Link to comment
musasabi Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Subbed because powerlifting/olyavatar/etcinspires. =D I wanna be just like you guys when I grow up, haha. 5'11"/180cm 7/1/18: 184lbs/83kg @ 18% | 1RM Bench:~150lbs/68kg Squat: ~250lbs/113kg Dead: ~315lbs/143kg8/5/18: 174lbs/79kg @ 16.4%Goal 155lbs/70kg @ <15% | 1RM Bench: 205lbs/93kg Squat: 265lbs/120kg Dead: 335lbs/152kg Challenge: N/A | Previous: 1 Link to comment
EmCee Posted February 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 so here's the thing, you can't always expect to go up in weight every week with your squats. especially where you're at now. at first its easier, but if you could continue to go up 5lbs per week, you'd be squatting 300lbs in a few months.which would be awesome, but it doesn't happen that way.Don't let failing your 3 sets of 5 at 200 mess with you. deloads are good. (Also: going to email you something later tonight, so if I don't, bug me)I know that eventually linear progression runs out but maaaannn, I wanted 200 so bad. I know I'll get there and I know the deload will do me good. I'm really bad about checking my email but I'll look for whatevs you're sending Letting go is the hardest asana. Instagram: WholeBodySwoleHeart Link to comment
EmCee Posted February 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 2/24 Warm-up and stretching - hips felt super tight. - Good morning 1x8x65 - Hypers 3x8x45 - 500m row Back squat: 1x5x85 1x5x115 1x5x135 1x5x155 3x5x175 OHP: 1x5x45 1x5x65 3x5x80 Deadlift: 1x10x135 1x5x155 1x5x175 1x5x195 - This was a big deal for me since I'd been struggling with pulling 195 from the ground. I'm guessing the grip stuff is helping bc it didn't feel like it was going to slip out of my hands. Leg Press: Wide stance and knees touching - 1x8x135, 1x8x185, 1x8x225, 1x8x245 1 Letting go is the hardest asana. Instagram: WholeBodySwoleHeart Link to comment
JessOfAllTrades Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Awesome John Green theme, and definitely a fan of the not eating like an asshole goal. That's such a fun way to put it. Storytelling Rebel | Blog | Twitter "“You've seen my descent, now watch my rising." ~ Rumi Link to comment
msuroo Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 In for awesomeness. Met-con type stuff is what I'm laziest about at the gym. I like it but, since leaving Crossfit, I've had a hard time getting into it on my own. If I ever join a Crossfit gym, this will be why. I basically never get pumped up enough to do a metcon on my own. Challenge thread Link to comment
Gainsdalf the Whey Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 I would do this for some peanut butter right now... And while searching for gifs... HOW DID I MISS JOHN GREEN ON MY DRUNK KITCHEN? 1 Massrandir, Barkûn, Swolórin, The Whey Pilgrim 500 / 330 / 625 Challenges: 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 34 35 36 39 41 42 45 46 47 48 49 Current Challenge "No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. What a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable. " ~ Socrates "Friends don't let friends squat high." ~ Chad Wesley Smith "It's a dangerous business, Brodo, squatting to the floor. You step into the rack, and if you don't keep your form, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ Gainsdalf Link to comment
catspaw Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 If I ever join a Crossfit gym, this will be why. I basically never get pumped up enough to do a metcon on my own. Virtual NF metcons? You gotta experiment to find out what works for you.PM me with any questions about, well, anything! Current challenge: Catspaw Starts Strong Link to comment
AgentsSka Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 in for this gif.... and the squatz..... When the girl is right, she is right. Current Challenge || Previous:: 2020 Reset There are a ton of previous challenges that I'm not linking "Freaking pansies. Go work out!" - The Art of Clineliness Link to comment
Wufkar Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 I have no suitable John Green gif as this requires research. However I'm totally subbing. Current Challenge: Wufkar Stops Making Excuses ------------------------------------------------------ Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 I would so be in for that. But which side would I sit on?!?!? Also, someone might have to sit on me to keep me from fangirling out.... The answer to both questions would be John's lap. HOW DID I MISS JOHN GREEN ON MY DRUNK KITCHEN? Because you are bad at the internet "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
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