Greetings Bees! It is I, Ox, once more with another workout. Pummelled my pecs today with a Push workout.
Bench Press: 135 x 3, 137.5 x 2, 140 x 1. Going to transition to 2rm workouts, as I feel like I've hit the wall for this rep range. Of course, I came in to the gym tired, which didn't help.
Weighted Dips: 35 x 5. Not bad, will keep up with these.
Shoulder Press: 75 x 3.
I was angry during this workout. Just... charged with anger. Not to the point of breaking things or self harming (which has been an issue in the past), but angry and energized, nonetheless. Angry at what? Not the people I love, but lots of easy targets and primarily, myself. I was able to use my anger to fuel my workout, which is not something I regularly do, and not something I recommend. It's possible to go into a workout angry, and leave angrier; in my case, I tuckered myself out with plenty of cardio and steps, so it worked out, and now I'm back home, a bit calmer.
Started a fat loss journey that I hope will bear fruit in the months to come. I weighed myself today and tipped the scales at 84 kg. While it's not the heaviest I've ever been, it's way too heavy for me, so I'm going to more closely watch my diet and continue what I'm doing exercise-wise (I'm getting plenty of it, methinks). Watch this space...
Walked around for a bit in the heat. It wasn't that bad when we left the house early this morning, but in the afternoon, the heat really was something. Now, in the evening, it's merely muggy.
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I guess I'm not the only one jonesing for sweet treats! This is the busiest the store's ever been. Not that I would ever buy anything, as the store's goods are too pricey, and they don't have what I'm looking for (MILK DUDS).
Hope you're having a great Sunday, Bees!
Playing: A bit of HROT and Hades 2. Really should branch out into other stuff, but nothing else really catches my eye.
Watching: Currently watching The House, a 2022 animated effort that spans genres (namely horror and black comedy). Seal Team as well.
Listening to: POD - Southtown. While Rap-Metal is something of a fool's errand for most bands, I've always been a fan of POD - they manage to balance out crunchy aggression with melodic aplomb. I used to listen to this one a lot when I got angry, and it makes sense to listen to it again.
"Welcome to hard times, back again like it's never been
For the first time, it seems to mess with my head
So when I realize what it takes, can I relate?
With whatever, but never will it drive me to hate"
Bench Press: 135 x 3, 137.5 x 2, 140 x 1. Going to transition to 2rm workouts, as I feel like I've hit the wall for this rep range. Of course, I came in to the gym tired, which didn't help.
Weighted Dips: 35 x 5. Not bad, will keep up with these.
Shoulder Press: 75 x 3.
I was angry during this workout. Just... charged with anger. Not to the point of breaking things or self harming (which has been an issue in the past), but angry and energized, nonetheless. Angry at what? Not the people I love, but lots of easy targets and primarily, myself. I was able to use my anger to fuel my workout, which is not something I regularly do, and not something I recommend. It's possible to go into a workout angry, and leave angrier; in my case, I tuckered myself out with plenty of cardio and steps, so it worked out, and now I'm back home, a bit calmer.
Started a fat loss journey that I hope will bear fruit in the months to come. I weighed myself today and tipped the scales at 84 kg. While it's not the heaviest I've ever been, it's way too heavy for me, so I'm going to more closely watch my diet and continue what I'm doing exercise-wise (I'm getting plenty of it, methinks). Watch this space...
Walked around for a bit in the heat. It wasn't that bad when we left the house early this morning, but in the afternoon, the heat really was something. Now, in the evening, it's merely muggy.
![20240707_1636461.jpg 20240707_1636461.jpg](https://www.community.darebee.com/data/attachments/4/4221-3368eca044b6f40029fcec01edf3aac9.jpg)
I guess I'm not the only one jonesing for sweet treats! This is the busiest the store's ever been. Not that I would ever buy anything, as the store's goods are too pricey, and they don't have what I'm looking for (MILK DUDS).
Hope you're having a great Sunday, Bees!
Playing: A bit of HROT and Hades 2. Really should branch out into other stuff, but nothing else really catches my eye.
Watching: Currently watching The House, a 2022 animated effort that spans genres (namely horror and black comedy). Seal Team as well.
Listening to: POD - Southtown. While Rap-Metal is something of a fool's errand for most bands, I've always been a fan of POD - they manage to balance out crunchy aggression with melodic aplomb. I used to listen to this one a lot when I got angry, and it makes sense to listen to it again.
"Welcome to hard times, back again like it's never been
For the first time, it seems to mess with my head
So when I realize what it takes, can I relate?
With whatever, but never will it drive me to hate"
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