Working on speed for lifts

Warm up:

  • Lying resistance  band butt lifts: 4 x 25, red
  • body bar goodmorning: 4 x 25, 3 lbs
  • Hip adduction: 4 x 25, 40 lbs

Workout:

  • Conventional deadlift: 2 x 4 reps (was aiming for 5-6) 215 lbs
  • Conventional deadlift: 2 x 3 (was aiming for 5-6) 230 lbs
  • Barbell back squat: 4 x 5-6, 155 lbs
  • barbell back squat: 4 x 5-6, 170 lbs
  • Barbell front squat: 4 x 8-10, 75 lbs
  • Box squat: 4 x 8-10, 155 lbs

Cardio Session

  • Spin bike: gear 3, rpms 90+ for 20 minutes 

365 days of self discovery: Day 16

9.18.18

How would you want other people to describe you?

  • There’s no magical words that I would want people to say about me because I’m far from perfect & not everyone will like me.  If anything, I’d like people to be able to say that I’m charismatic, open-minded/least bit of judgmental, understanding and someone that is positive. That I try to look at the good in people to better know them and understand them, so that I can form my opinion. I want people to be able to say that I’m honest & trustworthy, confident, yet, humble and blunt but doesn’t go out of her way to intentionally cause harm to people; a realist to say the least — optimistic but it doesn’t hinder my ability to see the truth. As an added bonus, I would love if someone mentioned that I was smart (wise) possibly due to my experiences and educational background, passionate about important topics that hold some form of relation to her life or encourage people to come together for a greater good/purpose & treats people equally no matter their status quo. One of the most important aspects I would want someone to describe as me is someone who is always willing to learn, and be taught — her pride doesn’t hinder her ability to gain more knowledge in subjects that she is not well-informed in or needs more work in. 

I believe all of us would want people to say something good about us, about who we are, about their first impression of us upon meeting us and speaking to us. This specific question made me think of when the day comes I am to be buried, I want people who attend my funeral to say things about me that aren’t dull (i.e nice, friendly, caring, etc) because those are things we all hope to be, but I want people who have known me to know that I had so much more to me than what lied on the surface & so much more to give than what I was able to sometimes. I don’t think I am special, and need an applause, however, I do want to leave this earth knowing people actually took the time to get to know me. 

It’s your turn, tell me how would you want someone to describe you & leave in the comments. 

Thanks for reading, and feel free to like, share and follow. 

Shay-lon

365 days of self discovery: day 15

How would you describe yourself to a stranger?

  • Easy going, socially awkward until I have gotten to know you. Fairly private person but if you stay in my life long enough & end up being someone I trust, I share many aspects of my life.
  • I am a great listener, love giving people advice/encouragement to make their day. I am athletic in stature & personality wise, goofy. I can come off intimidating when I’m not smiling, but if you are friendly towards me, I will be the same way towards you unless I am having a bad day, then I will be standoffish. I have a big heart, and a good soul, and I take pride in wanting to be the best person I can be. 

Describing yourself to someone new can be hard, because so few words but many aspects that I am sure you would want to mention –I feel as though many people don’t enjoy talking about themselves, so it is harder for them to do so, but I think it is important that we know ourselves or at least have a grasp on who we are and what we would want someone to say about us. I know this question won’t be difficult for all of you, but for the ones that it will hold a challenge to, please do your best in answering & be honest. Don’t be ashamed if it isn’t long or detailed, this is what self discovery is about. 

Shay-lon

Chest day gains

Warm up:

  • One arm bentover DB row: 4 x 25, 10 lbs
  • DB lateral raises: 4 x 25, 10 lbs
  • Triceps extension machine: 4 x 25, 30 lbs

Workout:

  • Barbell bench press: 4 x 6-8 (70%) 85 lbs
  • Barbell bench press: 4 x 6-8 (75%) 95 lbs
  • Barbell bench press (wide grip): 4 x 8-10, 75 lbs

Supersets:

  • Barbell shoulder shrugs: 4 x 8-10, 185 lbs
  • EZ bar curls: 4 x 8-10, 40 lbs

Tri-sets:

  • Cable overhead triceps extension: 4 x 25, 50 lbs
  • DB front raises: 4 x 8-10, 30 lbs
  • DB lateral raises: 4 x 8-10, 20 lbs

Cardio session:

  • Stationary bike: 20 minutes, resistance 15 and rpms staying between 40-50 

 

Current Weight: 155.6 lbs

body fat %: 22.0

BMI: 23.6

365 days of self discovery Day 14

Who is your biggest inspiration & why?

As a child, it used to be a great number of people, people that I had looked up to; activist, athletes, family members, etc but as I have grown older, I don’t have that ONE person anymore or the list of people. Now the people that inspire me are those that have been significant in any part of my life (whether it be a public figure, or an everyday person) in some way they have added something positive in my life.  Even if I don’t speak to the person any longer.  The list grows because people have come & go throughout my life but some of which have been lessons, experiences, memories & long term friendships or short term relationships – not everyone has inspired me (few people have) but those few people gave me something to take away and learn from or later use in life. 

Tell me, do any of you have someone that has inspired you? Someone that is important to you & why? Leave an answer in the comment section, and don’t forget to like, follow and share!