Welcome to the Victory Sunday Thread
It is Sunday, 6:00 am here in the eastern half of Hyder, Alaska. It's time to ask yourself: What was the one, best thing you did on behalf of your fitness this week? What was your Fitness Victory?
We want to hear about it!
So let's hear your fitness Victory this week! Don't forget to upvote your favorite Victories!
Hi! I'm new to the gym: looking for programs, I was thinking to begin with 5/3/1 or something like that, but I see that all beginner programs that are suggested in the wiki include deadlifts, and the only gym in my town doesn't allow us to to them. Are there good alternatives to deadlifting?
I also see that that gym suggests to everyone a 3/4 days split (first day chest and arms, second day legs and shoulders and so on) with one main, followed by a couple of accessory exercise for the muscle involved. Like for example for legs first squat then curls and leg press. Is a program like that good for beginners? I see that everyone I know does like that, but it looks kinda far from the suggestion in the wiki. Thanks!
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I've been lifting nearly 3 years, "cutting" for most of it but over the past year I've allowed my weight to go up and I haven't increased my lifting numbers as much as I would have liked.
I'm currently 5'9", 240 pounds, and my S/B/D max is 777 pounds.
In 9 months, I would really like to be 185 and join the 1000 pound club. Doing the math, I would have to increase my lifts by 25 pounds while losing 6 pounds of body weight per month on average. Seems like a tall order but just wanted to see other's opinions on how attainable that would be. Thanks!
On a regular basis, clients tell me that they are afraid to strength train because they are afraid of getting “bulky.” When paired up with cardio and the right nutrition, strength training will NOT make you bulky.
Fit, firm and tone is not bulky. In fact, you will more than likely drop a few sizes as your body composition changes. Where’s the bulk? It’s definitely not in the slimmer waist, tighter butt and things or those toned arms.
Here are six fantastic benefits of strength training:
1. Strength training will make you stronger. And when is strength ever a bad thing? Whether it benefits your girlfriend when you help her move, or impresses the hot guy at work when you beat him in arm wrestling, there just isn’t a downside to being strong.
2. Building muscle gives you shape. The best part is you have the ability to put that shape EXACTLY where you want it! You can make yourself more symmetrical (which is a sign of beauty across all cultures), balance your upper body with your lower body and create the illusion of a smaller waist if you don’t already have one. Building a beautiful physique is a choice made in the gym.
3. Strength training helps support the spine. If you find yourself with aches and pains in new places, you may lack core strength and postural support. Strengthening those muscles can alleviate those aches and pains.
4. Standing tall with better posture can help you immediately look leaner. If you got it, you should definitely flaunt it. Chest up, boobs out, stand tall. Building overall muscle will help you stand up straighter and look more confident.
5. Strength training makes you a badass! Confidence is sexy. And walking over to the weight rack and grabbing 25-pound dumbbells is impressive. The best part? You don’t care who is watching because you have officially left every guy in the free-weight section speechless.
6. Muscle helps burn fat and raises your metabolism. Your body burns more calories, maintaining muscle even at rest. While this is not permission to eat whatever you want, it does allow you to control your physique.
There is no downside to strength training as a girl. As for the “bulky” myth … we do not produce enough testosterone nor do we eat enough food to get bulky with muscle. Like I tell my clients: “Strength training doesn’t make you bulky, cupcakes make you bulky … ”
Girls, if you want to feel energized, confident, stronger and more alive … strength training is for you. What about fitting into your favorite outfit from last year or the year before? Strength training. Want to tighten up that butt, slim your waistline or get back those sexy, shapely legs? You guessed it, strength training.
Bottom line, strength training, along with good nutritional habits and cardio, should be a part of every girl’s workout!
Sharing the bestsellers from my Early Access post and faves under $50 from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! The sale is live for public access starting at 6:30PST/9:30 EST today.
Hi friends! I hope you’re having a wonderful week so far. I finished up that huge video project – I’ll share the news soon, I promise – and am going to start getting everything together for Barre Bootcamp 2. I’m so excited to have some community this fall as many of us are working out from home!
Today, I wanted to share some of the things we’ve received from the Nordstrom Sale and some of the top sellers from my Early Access post. I wanted to make another little note that I know 2020 is the worst and many are struggling financially. Quite a few of you have let me know that shopping has brought you joy right now, so I wanted to share the good stuff from the sale. I don’t ever use the sale as a chance to go buck wild and order all the things, but instead, I focus on ordering staples we need and classics that will last for years. For example, I always order the girls’ winter jackets during this sale. (It’s so fun that many of the clothes I buy for Liv are worn by 5 total kids! Quality really lasts.)
(*= I already wonder or purchased during the sale)
*My fave wireless bra. It’s no wonder this is a huge hit because it’s the best bra ever.
*These shortie pajamas and my fave pajamas. The Moonlight pajamas run a little big, so size down if you’re in between sizes.
*Alo high waist moto leggings. I LOVE the cut and fit of these leggings!
*The famous Spanx leggings. I’ve had these for years and love wearing them with longer button-up tops and sweaters.
*Wubby fleece sweater. I lived in this sweater all winter last year! It’s an awesome price point, too.
*Barefoot dreams cardigan. Since we’re going to be chilling at home a bit longer, I finally ordered this after scoping it out for years. I can’t wait for it to get here!
*These thongs. I always stock up on them during the sale.
*Bombas socks. These are my go-to athletic socks for the entire family. They last for such a long time and are great at moisture wicking for super sweaty workouts. 
Classic black mules. I haven’t ordered these yet, but I really need some new classic mules. (I wore the heck out of mine from Target last year.)
*These leopard Hunter boots. I tried them on and LOVE LOVE them so much. I can’t wait for chilly, rainy days, just because of these bad boys 
These are true to size. I usually wear an 8 and an 8 was perfect.
My fave leggings. These run true to size and the quality is amazing.
Leith cozy long cardigan. Looks way more expensive than it is.
*This sweater! I got it in tan last year and love the fit. (Runs a bit big. I got a small and it’s pretty slouchy on me, so I can wear it with leggings.)
*Anastasia brow basics kit. This is what I’ve been using on my brows since we lived in San Diego! It gives them an awesome color and shape.
*These everyday leopard mules. I know I’ll wear these a ton with jeans and a tee or sweater.
This cozy oversized V-neck sweater.
This crescent pendant necklace.
*Gazelle sneakers for the kiddos. These were the girls’ “Back to school” shoes last year.
This beautiful aromatherapy diffuser. It would make an awesome gift!
Classic V-neck shirt for the guys.
Love this pom pom sweater for the girls.
Are you shopping the Nordstrom Sale this year? If so, what’s your favorite pick?
xo
Gina
Note: Affiliate links are included above. These don’t affect purchase price and enable me to earn a small kickback when you shop through these links. It’s an easy way to support the work I do here and our family. Thank you! <3
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