Miss Marissa gets BIG

[msuroo]

Oh hey

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[AugustaAdaByron]

Lifting and bulking?

 

[miss_marissa]

Welcome alll!!!!!

 

 

 

Hi! Thought i'd following along for the getting big! And maybe all that adultness will rub off on me.. The only thing I do regularly is dishes because otherwise the flies will kill me.. how do you get away with doing them once a week?

Hi! I don't know if that will work or not! I might have to update as I go along. Right now dishes are done as needed and I'm not really sure how often that is lol

 

I'd like to follow along too if I may. I need to grow some muscles too. So far today (2 pm here) I have consumed a protein shake, a latte, a Philly steak sandwich, and a bowl of salmon, kale and quinoa. Feeling rather unwell now but it's all in a good cause!

That bulk lyfe. So full, must keep eating.

 

By volume, you mean deadlifts for 5 sets of 10 with 135 or 155 or so, right?  I thought it belongs with bulking right there with high volume food.

Todays was 4x7, 3x5, 2x3. 9 sets total!

 

 

 

Is this an unofficial Avengers themed challenge now? I'm so down.

 

In for bulking food porn!

 

You're going to rock this!

Since you asked nicely....

Seaweed salad, and spicy thai shrimp soup. OMG it was amazing, perfect blench of sweet and spicy!!

Sashimi plate with ahi tuna, salmon and scallops served on daikon. And of course wine.

[miss_marissa]

Yesterday's tally... P/F/C = 123/46/48 + above dinner whatever that comes out to

 

Friday 9/11/15

 

SKWAAATS: 4x7x100, 3x5x110, 2x3x120

Black squat machine: 4x12x no weight because I freaking hate this thing

Leg Extension/Leg curl superset: 4x12x60

Box Jumps: 5x3x9 risers

Calf Raises: 4x12xBW

 

Feeling pretty good. I haven't ate nearly as much as I should have by this point today though. Srsly behind.

 

Walking for the make a wish foundation in the morning. If anyone would like to donate to the cause feel free My first 5k!!!
http://foxcities.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1137094&supid=425711279

[Sam Ashen]

You can run it.    It will take about 30 minutes.

[KB Girl]

Not sure which I want more, the shrimp soup with seaweed salad or the sashimi plate... I'll take both!

Nice skwats! These are pounds right?

[Sam Ashen]

^^Yes, she is talking pounds.  My second favorite troll post is when the units are not specified, ask if the person means kilograms.  Example:

 

 

 

SKWAAATS: 4x7x100, 3x5x110, 2x3x120

 

kg?  O.O

[Urgan]

^^Yes, she is talking pounds.  My second favorite troll post is when the units are not specified, ask if the person means kilograms.  Example:

 

 

kg?  O.O

He's not lying. Except I dispute it being only his second favorite....

[SpecialSundae]

^^Yes, she is talking pounds.  My second favorite troll post is when the units are not specified, ask if the person means kilograms.  Example:

 

 

kg?  O.O

 

Hey, they could be kg! 

[Br0din]

Body goal (semi-joking here):

 

 

 

But...  but...  I though you looked like this:

 

my mental image of you is now ruined!!

 

Is this an unofficial Avengers themed challenge now? I'm so down.

 

Can I join?

[miss_marissa]

You can run it. It will take about 30 minutes.

I kept trying convince Mr. J to run sections. He wasn't down. Took us just under an hour.

Not sure which I want more, the shrimp soup with seaweed salad or the sashimi plate... I'll take both!

Nice skwats! These are pounds right?

I had both! haha sooo yummy!

Yes they are pounds.

Hey, they could be kg!

I'm close! My squat max right now is about 92.5 kg.

Soon.

But... but... I though you looked like this:

my mental image of you is now ruined!!

Can I join?

D. Piddy pole dancing... love it.

I do look more like the latter photos. I need to look more like a jacked up Harley Quinn though!!!

Progress pics for reference #foreversmall

[Tanktimus the Encourager]

All you need are pigtails and waaay too much eye shadow.

[Wolverine]

And a giant mallet.

 

And a crazy boyfriend.

 

And a screw loose.

 

I <3 sushi bulking.  Gets a bit expensive, though.

[Urgan]

I <3 sushi bulking.  Gets a bit expensive, though.

 

Broke but happy.

[KB Girl]

Shoulders are leading the way!

[miss_marissa]

And a giant mallet.

 

And a crazy boyfriend.

 

And a screw loose.

 

I <3 sushi bulking.  Gets a bit expensive, though.

I have some of those things!!! hahaha

2 out of 3 at least Hopefully not 3 out of 3.

 

All you need are pigtails and waaay too much eye shadow.

Bench day pigtails are a thing. I'll try to take a swolfie next bench day.

 

Broke but happy.

You speak the truth.

 

Shoulders are leading the way!

Thanks! I always think my shoulders are my weak point, good to know someone else thinks otherwise

[miss_marissa]

I need help!!!!

 

See topic here: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/71329-small-massage-balls-for-forearms-and-hands/

[Br0din]

You need to get on the @flex_luthor forever bulking plan.  

 

Shoulders are leading the way!

 

they look awesome, i agree.  I couldn't help to notice that your shoulder are slightly rotated forward.  You can tell on the side pic with and how you can't see your thumb and barely see your point finger.  Not a big deal, but just something us bench-bros have to look out for.

[Wolverine]

I need help!!!!

 

See topic here: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/71329-small-massage-balls-for-forearms-and-hands/

 

Help offered.

 

they look awesome, i agree.  I couldn't help to notice that your shoulder are slightly rotated forward.  You can tell on the side pic with and how you can't see your thumb and barely see your point finger.  Not a big deal, but just something us bench-bros have to look out for.

 

How do you counter this? Chest stretches?

[miss_marissa]

Day #1 Update

 

That’s right ladies and gentlemen. SWING AND A MISS.

 

Quest #1: LIFT BIG

Workout was actually not terrible:

Monday 9/14/15: Deadlifts + upper back accessory

 

Warmup

Deadlifts: 4x7x105, 3x5x115, 2x3x125 (50%, 55%, 60%) <-- All sets beltless, all DOH. I was worried about these at first since they are such low weights/percentages. But the volume is just about perfect, I’m just about perfectly fatigued by the end of it. Also, the DOMS are real. I know that just because I have DOMS doesn’t mean I had a good workout… but I can just tell that it’s doing some good.

Step Ups: 5x8e, 20# DBs

Calf Raises: 4x12xBW

DB RDLs: 4x12x35s <-- Limiter here is definitely grip. I felt this more in my forearms and upper back than I did my hamstrings/glutes.

Band scap work: 4x20

Treadmill, 6% incline, 10 minutes

Stationary bike, 10 minutes

Also did Day 1 of the 20PUPVP and crushed it.

 

Quest #2: EAT BIG

P/F/C: 175/53.5/336 (goal: 180/55/340) A+

No alcohol, no eating out. Oh man was I bloated as crap too. I had my PWO shake and then I could barely finish my meal because I was so bloated and gross. I almost took a picture of my belly, but I didn’t want photographic evidence of that nastiness.

 

Quest #3: RECOVER BIG

I ended up getting to work late, which means I ended up leaving work late -> getting to gym late -> getting home late etc. etc. I also had errands to run so it was 10 pm before I got home. Then I still needed to eat, pack my lunch, shower and get ready for today. So by the time I actually laid down it was past 11 and so I said EFF IT and watched Bill and Ted on Netflix while falling asleep.

 

Sunday night was also a fail as I took a lengthy nap during the day and wasn’t tired come bedtime (I’ve really gotta stop doing that). So I watched TV in the bedroom due to no sleepiness. But hey, sense8 is a pretty good show so far!!!

 

I did do some extra mobility and foam rolling prior to my workout. Focus primarily on T-spine and adductors/hips. Today’s focus will definitely be hamstrings and glutes!

 

Week 1:

No computer, phone or TV past 9:30 on work nights in hopes that I can be in bed by 10pm. (0/4)

Sauna 2x/week (_ _)

Foam roll/massage/ tissue work 6x/week (X _ _ _ _ _)

 

Life Quest

Daily: water plants, take out trash/recycling as necessary

M: dishes – done AND put away – and clean sink

 

HAHA NOPE! By the time I finished eating and showering and what not I was not about to do the dishes. So today will be a double duty. Trash also needs to go out, but I’m hoping (wishful thinking?) that Mr. J will take it out today. Seeing as the new Destiny DLC came out today though, my dreams are probably dashed.

 

Week 1: (_ _ _ _ _ _ _)

 

You need to get on the @flex_luthor forever bulking plan.  

 

 

they look awesome, i agree.  I couldn't help to notice that your shoulder are slightly rotated forward.  You can tell on the side pic with and how you can't see your thumb and barely see your point finger.  Not a big deal, but just something us bench-bros have to look out for.

Hmmm... tell me more about this forever bulking plan

 

Thanks! Yes I've known that for quite some time and have been trying to correct it. I guess that's what happens throughout 4 years of college and 3 years of grad school leaning over desks and computers all day. #datdeskjockeylifedoe

It's a hard problem to fix. I also think a lot of massage therapists are uncomfortable doing pec work on ladies which doesn't make the process any easier. Even fellow ladies seem to be uncomfortable doing this for some reason.

 

Help offered.

 

 

How do you counter this? Chest stretches?

Thanks for the help!

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/posture-power-how-to-correct-your-body-alignment.html

See Deviation 3. I know that bodybuilding.com isn’t the most useful resource, but I find this article super helpful in particular and have referenced it multiple times. I also know somebody somewhere in internet land (I think on /r/fitness if my memory serves me correctly?) made it into a handy dandy PDF with all of the deviations and corrective exercises in one location. Maybe someone not at work or with better Google-fu than me can find it.

[Br0din]

I have the similar posture problems, that's why I can point it out.  And with my big bench press, it's a constant concern for me.  But I have been able to correct it by doing a chest stretch with my hands high.  Basically this one but I get my hands to finish on a higher than my head instead of shoulder level.

and I work on having a very strong back to pull my shoulders back.

 

It takes time and practice, but as long as you are aware of it happening it is easily fixable.  

 

Now with the massage problem...  I can't help you.

 

But this 1 time, I'll let it pass.

[miss_marissa]

I have the similar posture problems, that's why I can point it out.  And with my big bench press, it's a constant concern for me.  But I have been able to correct it by doing a chest stretch with my hands high.  Basically this one but I get my hands to finish on a higher than my head instead of shoulder level.

I like doing this one here except hands supinated.

Also going back against the wall and starting hands and elbows out to the side like goal posts and then moving up to vertical. Try to keep hands and elbows touching the wall the whole time.

[miss_marissa]

I have the similar posture problems, that's why I can point it out.  And with my big bench press, it's a constant concern for me.  But I have been able to correct it by doing a chest stretch with my hands high.  Basically this one but I get my hands to finish on a higher than my head instead of shoulder level.

^ I see what you did there...

#modesty #humblebrag

[KB Girl]

What are DB RDL's? 

Looks like a good first day really. No more naps should help with bed time!

[matty_mcfly]

Ugh...I need to really get caught up on things BUT with the DB RDLs, just use straps.

 

My limiter with them is that I start to lose my breath cause I don't believe in cardio...fuck that noise