Back and Biceps and the Lasts...

                                                   (Jess and Devanne, 6/13/12)

Today marked the last day of 5th grade for our oldest daughter, Devanne; It also was her last softball game today. We had great weather and she played a great game. I can't believe she is going to be in 6th grade next year. That just seems crazy. She already tries to act like a teenager, so when she actually is a teenager I'm sure we are in for it. Big time! Oh, children- gifts from above!
This morning's workout included back and biceps.  This is what today looked like:

Cardio

20 min

Seated Barbell Twist

150 reps, per side

Reverse-Grip Pulldowns

1 warm up set of 10-12 reps
3 sets to failure in 10-12 reps

Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown

3 sets to failure in 12-15 reps

Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row

3 sets to failure in 15-17 reps

V-Bar Pullup (with legs elevated)

3 sets to failure in 10-12 reps

Dumbbell Alternate Bicep Curl

1 warm up set of 8-10 reps
3 sets to failure in 12-14 reps

One Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl

1 warm up set of 8-10 reps
3 sets to failure in 12-14 reps

Spider Curl

3 sets to failure in 15-20 reps

Cardio

20 min

Seated Barbell Twist

150 reps, per side  

I had to modify it slightly- I could NOT do 3 sets of 10-12 of the V-bar pullups; I could do 3 sets of 6. I also did all my cardio up front- 5 mile run. It was really hard to do 5 miles today. My HR stayed around 150 for the entire time but it just felt hard. Maybe it's mental, well, I know it is mental. Physically I felt fine, but I wanted to stop. I actually did need to stop at 2.16 miles to pee. After that it got a little bit easier- the next 2.75 miles went by more quickly. Maybe it was the break, maybe I just needed that break to make it (mentally and to aviod peeing my pants).  I also did not have time to do 150 reps of barbell twist after the whole workout. 

I ate my usual for lunch and mid day snack (fish and brown rice and chicken with sweet potatoes). Dinner was an oven roasted chicken sandwhich from Subway (6 inches).  I am trying so hard not to eat anything else tonight. I finally got back to 180.0 lbs this morning and I will; Yes, I will get below that!  I might need to do something a little dramatic to get out of this plateau...