Made of Mettle

Not an astronaut.

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2.9.19

A. BB front squat

B. Medicine ball pull over + sit up + overhead press

C. Band walk

Fasted

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2.7.19

A. Incline bench press

B. Romanian deadlift + heavy side bend

C. Cuban rotation with overhead press + band pull apart

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Yesterday (Saturday), in an effort to rest up and finally get over this illness, I watched three movies* and stayed in my pajamas until almost 6. I still washed, folded and put away 2 loads of laundry, did a load of dishes, and cooked half of my lunches for the week, but it was low impact productivity. I do feel better today. Mr and I even stayed in bed all morning to watch Russian Doll on Netflix.

*The Apostle which was way stranger and gorier than expected; Support the Girls which I enjoyed quite a bit as a workplace comedy; and The Tale which was a unique take on storytelling and the content, although cringe-inducing and upsetting at points, had a somewhat satisfying resolution.

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2.3.19

Been sick for a week. Finally feeling up to lifting. Strength was there, work capacity was lacking.

A. Sumo deadlift

B. Band horizontal press + band horizontal pull

C. Kneeling spellcaster + goblet squat

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1.26.19

A long Hatha yoga session

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1.23.19

A. BB bench press

B. Plate thruster + side bend

C. Band pull apart + skater squat

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1.21.19

Yoga at home with Cashew Cat

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1.22.19

A. BB front squat

B. Dumbbell floor press + alternating heel touch

C. Static side lunge + KB high pull

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Snow day silliness selfie.

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1.18.19

A. Incline bench press

B. Romanian deadlift + dumbbell side bend

C. Cuban rotation with overhead press + band pull apart

Had a great annual review / practice planning session with Bosslady. Ended up with a nice raise.

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1.16.19

Quick yoga session.

Attended a tax planning conference today - the food was awful, the material was very informative.

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1.14.19

A. Sumo deadlift

B. Band horizontal press + band horizontal pull

C. Russian twist + kneeling squat

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1.10.19

A. BB bench press

B. Plate thruster + alternating knee to elbow + band hip abduction

C. Band pull apart (for shoulder health)

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1.7.19

A. BB front squat

B. Band horizontal press + band pull down + alternating heel touch

C. Band walk

Heads up - Tumblr seems to think pics of people in singlets, which powerlifter, weightlifters and wrestlers wear to compete, counts as nudity and violate their new content guidelines.

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My brother informed me today that he is filing to get on the ballot for city council. It's not something I'd ever thought of for him and this would be his first foray into anything of the sort. He's an extremely likable, energetic guy, though, so I could see him garnering votes.

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1.4.19

Hatha yoga class. Found an instructor whose teaching style reminds me of when I taught. Revisited some poses I hadn't practiced in awhile.

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1.2.19

A. Incline bench press

B. Romanian deadlift + dumbbell side bend

C. Cuban rotation + band pull apart

For anyone who endeavors to start a fitness routine in the new year, I commend you. The best advice I can give is to start small, be consistent, and find something that you enjoy that works with your body and schedule. If you ever have a need for encouragement, my inbox is open to you.