I am feeling pumped right now! I took a 6 day rest to let my back heal. It recovered fast and these are my stats today:
Squat: 100lbs oh yesses!
Bench: 70lbs not too bad!
Row: 60lbs whoot!
I did cheat on my diet pretty bad last week. I ate more carbs than I should have but what is a girl to do… I am back on track! CHOO CHOO!!! lol
-girl in pigtails
I am sad to report I hurt my back last session. I tried to squat 100lbs and on the first set my back started to cramp. I decided I should not push it or I might hurt it more. So, I stretched out and got on the eliptical for about 10min. The pain was on my lower back, right side, on the hip joint. Every time I moved my leg it aggravated that spot. I am resting the remainder of the week and will be back to the routine Monday. I have been using a heating pad and ice pack which seems to help.
Everything happens for a reason…
-girl in pigtails
Squats: 95lbs with the last set at 100lbs.
Bench:65lbs
Row:55lbs
I am so excited; I feel like I’m going to explode! Can’t wait for day 2…
-girl in pigtails
Squat: 90lbs what! what! YAY! Squat-i-vation!
Press:45lbs this is for sure my weak link… still working on it.
Deadlift 135lbs deadload was inevitable. I think my form is getting better and at least I have big boy weights on!
I can’t believe that 9 weeks is over. I feel like a new person! I WANT to keep going. This is not just an exercise program; this is MY sport! I am making a lot of friends who cheer me on and give me advice. I get to enjoy an activity with Mr. Awesome Boyfriend; who is completely supportive. The diet is not horrible AND I look forward to go to the gym. What more could you ask for?
WEEK 10- Bring it on!
-girl in pigtails
Squat: 85lbs
Bench: 60lbs
Row: 50lbs
Whoot! I have made a new PR in squats at 85lbs. I am so excited and can’t wait to see how far I can go until my next deload. My form seems to be getting better on my row and bench which will help in the future big weights.
My new diet is also awesome. It is basically the atkins diet. I use the my fitness pal app on my phone to track my calories which I have set at 1840. This app is great and so easy to use. My goals are to have at least 123g of fat, 23g of carbs, and 161g of protein a day. On Sunday, I am able to carb load just as long as I stay within my calorie goals. So far, I have a ton of energy throughout the day. Oh yes!
-girl in pigtails
Squats: 80lbs with no assistance! Boom baby! A few weeks ago I needed major help with 80lbs. I feel so strong!
Press: 47.5lbs I know this looks funny but I bought some extreme baby weights to help me continue to increase weight.
Deadlift: 135lbs… I know this is not the super awesome 165lbs that was expected. I tried to pull 165lbs and only lifted it once; with good form. By the next set, I was looking like a cross fit poser. I haven’t deloaded on my deadlift so I believe it is time.
I am still proud of my stats today. I am starting a new diet today as well. It is basically the Atkins diet with very little carbs. I already feel like I have more energy. I will give more details on my next post.
-girl in pigtails
Squats: 75lbs
Bench: 55lbs
Row:45lbs
This is the end of week 8 and I am pretty happy with my results thus far. I am starting to get perfect form which is super important when the weights get heavy. Monday I am doing squats at 80lbs. I am confident I can do this! The deload week really helped bring my confidence and form back up to par.
-girl in pigtails
Squats: 70lbs… this is getting harder but my form is greatly improving. I am almost wanting to do a video soon.
Press: 45lbs… I am still needing a little help. This is my hardest lift!
Deadlift: 155lbs… what what!!! I am so excited… this is my favorite lift!
-girl in pigtails
Squats: 65lbs
Bench: 50lbs
Row: 75lbs
Good start to the week! It is going by so fast…
-girl in pigtails
This was a great week! Deloading really helped a lot!
Squat: 60lbs
Press:45lbs
Deadlift:145lbs
I am super excited about the deadlift progress!
Kicking butt and taking names…
-girl in pigtails
Girl in Pigtails 
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