#ugwbliss

[jakes-lifting-log]

3/25/14

-Beltless Sumo Deadlifts 315, 345, 365, 375, 385, 395, 405, 415 for 1. ~3 minute rests. Did not have time to go for 425, which I think I maybe could have grinded out. Still 20 pounds up from 2 weeks ago!

Later had more time so I did the following.

-Barbell Rows 135 for 3 sets of 10. 1 minute rests.

-Alternating Cross Body Curls 22.5's for 4 sets of 15. 1 minute rests.

-Bent Knee Front Levers for 5 sets of 5. 1 minute rests.

Overall feeling pretty awesome. I was going to run this program with a belt next, but I am going to do one more 2 week cycle beltless. I think I definitely improved my technique this day from watching some Dan Green lifts pre-workout. Need to focus on keeping my hips open, so I can get closer to the bar.

I have to thank ugwbliss for posting a hip opener and a yoga pose called Goddess Pose, both of which I think really helped my technique. If you sumo lift check, them out, they rock.

4-5 months since I have lifted a weight over 400, and doing 415 beltless means I probably have a ~475 with a belt, we will see in ~4 weeks. That would be 10 pounds off my all time PR.

[imogenasana]

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"Try waffles"?!?!?! Oh my god, enjoy them and have them often

Yes!  I've never had them before haha my friend is Swedish and it's national waffle day back there so she's having a waffle party!

[alliegets-blog]

in news that will shock no one: i'm tired

Asleep a little after 9, but it's just not enough when I'm up at 4. Tonight I'm getting in bed at 8. I once again avoided breakfast sandwiches this morning. I had an apple and a banana for breakfast, and I've got some breakfast-sausage-crust quiche for lunch. It's so good, you guys. I started reading "The Happiness Project." I'm not too far in, but I like it so far. Thanks for the suggestion, celestegivesup and ugwbliss. I have a meeting after work, and I may have to get Chipotle for lunch. I found ripe avocados for $1 yesterday. Hallelujah. It's supposed to snow this afternoon. Please no.

[alliegets-blog]

fact: my legs hurt

I stayed in bed until 8:30 and it was glorious. I made some breakfast and another cup of Jose's coffee, and I'm a happy camper.

So, turns out it's really hard to motivate yourself to work after three 10+ hour days in a row. I shouldn't complain, though. I only have to go in to work three days a week, and the rest of the time I'm just getting stuff done in my underwear.

I'm contemplating doing 30 days of ~paleo~ before Jess' wedding at the end of April. I'm good at sticking to a plan if I've got a challenge motivating me, and let's be real. I just want to look good in the pictures. Oh, and Whole30 is out of the question. I need butter in my coffee. Anybody want to join?

Guys, I get to have brunch with Sara soon. On a scale of 1 to 10, how jealous are you?

I missed Isabel + Grace at CrossFit last night. I was too sore and too tired, but I'm bummed. 

We're back to floor press for this cycle of strength and I'm determined to hit 90 pounds when we test. DETERMINED. A 160-pound squat sounds pretty good too.

OK, time to actually get some work done.

[guerrillatank]

Yes, yes it is. It's that bad. I have made a poo face with every sip because it's that bad!

Naw. What brand are you using? Optimum, Syntha-6, and Bodytech are all delish with just water! (obviously better with milk, but ain't nobody got time for that!)