Kat and Puccah's Strong is the new sexy log

love2liftkat said:
It's not hurting anymore. The clot is still there. Maybe slightly smaller. The dr's visit went well. He said I most definitely need to get the ablation in both great saphenous veins to take away the source of the regular pain I experience with them. They place a small laser inside the vein around my knee and zap it causing it to collapse. Each leg would be done on different days but there's not really any downtime. Just have to lighter for 2-3 weeks afterwards but I'd be able to return to work the next day. All we are facing now is the insurance. There is a contract exclusion meaning they won't cover any vein issues on our plan, however, they are going to file anyways. We are just praying the insurance decides to cover it! Otherwise it's $5,000. Thanks for asking!
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You should be able to fight it as its a medical condition. Its not really a vein issue, more of a circulatory issue.
 
Yes agreed, if they concentrate on the pain it is causing you they can get it pushed through. It is not a cosmetic procedure in your situation. Great work by the way!!!!!
 
Thanks everyone! They should cover it if we fight but I'm hoping we won't even have to go that far. It is definitely medically necessary. The insurance companies just like to put clauses in place saying they won't cover regardless of if its medically necessary or not. Silly!
 
Hoping they do cover it. My wife's did, but I don't believe there was a vein exclusion.
 
RegisterJr said:
Hoping they do cover it. My wife's did, but I don't believe there was a vein exclusion.
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Thanks Thomas!

How does she feel now? Any issues?
 
Fingers cross, Kat!!! ??????
 
I met an IFBB pro tonight and he asked if I compete. Lol, I smiled and said, "no." Then he said, "You know what you got? Great genetics! Continue to love your body and train hard. I want to see you on that stage! God Bless and be happy, enjoy life!!" ️ I told him thank you for the motivation, I needed it tonight! ?

Here's my workout. As you can see, I wanted to do more sets but my back said, "helllllllz no!"

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Went back to the gym at started at to do some stuff for my brother. It feels so freaking weird being here and it's crowded as heck!
 
Awe that Sucks Puccah. It's extremely crowded at ours right now too. You can't even walk a step without bumping into someone.
 
Your hard work totally shows Puccah! So glad you have others telling you other than just us!
 
Good morning and happy Thursday! Forgot my PWO this morning so took a bit longer to wake up! Lol

Burgener warmup/ hang snatch/ab work/foam rolling/stretching

Deadlifts
95x10
135x5
155x5
175x5
185x3
135x10 sumo
95x10 SLDL
Hands were really hurting today. Really need to get some chalk to keep in my bag.

Wide Pulldowns
85x15
100x12
120x10
140x8

Superset with

Straight arm Pulldowns w/ rope
35x12x4

Small Band - Wide pull-ups
2 sets of 10 slow with holds at the top

Meadow rows
45x5
55x5
65x5

Superset with DB curls
15x12
20x12
**20's/25's were taken so I moved on and forgot to go back

Seated cable rows
85x15
100x12
120x10

Superset with

Seated leg curls
50x20
70x12
90x10

Conditioning
10 Box jumps
30 sec Battle ropes
10 mb slams
15 forward all throws
30 banded pull aparts
**repeat 2 x's**

Took a notebook anticipating to write it all down but I just get in the zone and don't want to stop long enough to get it out. Lol

So I finished a cake last night! Was excited how it turned out. It was a challenge that I was pretty scared of trying but I'm so glad I did!
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Feel pretty beefy in this pic. Lol
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Oh I forgot- the main reason I took a pic was I finally got some long socks for deadlifting. Haha
 
Great workout!
Awesome cake!
and looking thick as a brick!! You are just so great Kat:)
 
Im seriously getting jealous of Kat's arm pics lol. I need to borrow those for a while!!! Awesome workout Katness
 
The Arms look AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Thank you all so much! I really wasn't very excited about the pic and feeling so thick. But I'm working on embracing my body every step of the way! I have always battled with body image issues! Thank you all for the supports and encouragement!!
 
Well it's no secret I like Female Body Builders.......and That is one Sexy Arm (and body)
 
Looking great Kat :)

Been following your cake creations too, I need lessons ;)
 
Thank you, everyone! Kat, you look freaking amazing! Solid as hell! ?
 
love2liftkat said:
Thank you all so much! I really wasn't very excited about the pic and feeling so thick. But I'm working on embracing my body every step of the way! I have always battled with body image issues! Thank you all for the supports and encouragement!!
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You are with a bunch of lifters here so Thick is It!! Nice set of shoulders, arms and a Squat Booty;)
 
You guys are the best! Thank you!!

YatesWifey04 said:
Great workout, Kat!!

I love that cake! Wish you were closer....I'd ask you to do our wedding cake.

Knee high socks are awesome!!!
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I wish I could too! Are you guys renewing or what?

Driven2lift said:
Looking great Kat :)

Been following your cake creations too, I need lessons ;)
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Please! You do an amazing job!! I need some PES Select to try your recipes with!
 
Not renewing....we aren't legally married, for various reasons that are no longer issues. We talked about it more in our log, but we are finally making it "official" in October.
 
kat, nice work.
 
Happy Friday! It's rainy here but my heart is as bright as the sun! Always stay strong, stay positive, and most importantly, stay true to yourself!

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and stay tuned for another exciting adventure of Chicken Man !!
 
YatesWifey04 said:
Not renewing....we aren't legally married, for various reasons that are no longer issues. We talked about it more in our log, but we are finally making it "official" in October.
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Oh that's exciting! Congratulations on getting to make it official!!

Driven2lift said:
Yes you do!
I hope you have at least tried them out?

You can use the recipes with most powders though if not :)
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The blended protein makes a big difference in taste though. Now that I'm not with Hi-tech, I'll buy some PES once I run out of the 5 tubs I have of Isomorph. Haha

HokiePride said:
kat, nice work.
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Thank you!

puccah8808 said:
Happy Friday! It's rainy here but my heart is as bright as the sun! Always stay strong, stay positive, and most importantly, stay true to yourself!

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Love that! It's rainy here too but that doesn't decide our days outcome! ?

Rocket3015 said:
and stay tuned for another exciting adventure of Chicken Man !!
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.....ummm ok. Lol
 
Yay for Friday! Kids are out of school today so I got to sleep in until 8:30. Finally feel like I got enough sleep. I am on a dedicated thyroid medicine now and I ran out about 2 weeks ago. It is being mailed to me but it hasn't made it yet. Not sure if they lost it or what. It's been stuck in the same place for 2 weeks now. Anyways, I have been having trouble sleeping due to my levels being off again. Not to mention getting to bed after 11 every night.

Went into the gym at 9:30 to train and then to the kids and my daughter's friend shopping before getting started on my cakes again. (Almost done- just need the mom to bring the toppers)

Had a great workout! There were quite a few people there and several talkers but past that it was fairly quick. Lol

Warm up on bike 10 mins

Squats <1 min rest
Bw x15
45x10
95x10
115x5
135x5
155x5
175x3
175x3
155x5
135x8
**weight felt good up until I put 175 on and when I went down my legs said " forget you! I'm not doing that" Waited a min and tried again. So odd!

Incline bench
45x10
65x10
85x5
**got interrupted for several mins- way too long 95 felt like 135!
95x2
75x5
95x5
100x5
105x5

Flat bench
65x8
85x5
95x5
105x5
110x5
115x3
105x8(no lockout)

Plié lunges w/ outer extension
40x10x3

HS ISO Shoulder press
60x15
70x12
80x8
85x6
90x4

Superset with side lateral raises
15x10x4

Side lateral raises finisher (both arms)
5x40

Think that was it...

Flex Friday fun


Have a spectacular weekend!

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Sorry about your sleep and thyroid issues Kat.

Look at those delts tho!
 
Kat you are looking great!! Been a while since I've caught up in here, and killer progress since last I saw. Definitely strong and sexy!!
 
Great workouts Kat.. and those last two pics you look awesome! I hope your meds show up soon, that can't be good for you!
 
Thank you all so very much!!!
 
Outstanding progress Kat! Looking great!
 
Delts and Arms.............What can I say, but AWESOME!!
 
You always look amazing Kat! And each pic just keeps getting better!

Puccah, you should compete! We've all been telling you that for years now!
Kat should compete too!
 
Thank you guys!! Looking back at my old pics ...things really have changed a lot even since I joined AM.

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Yes Kat you have and Congratulation on your hard work and dedication !!
 
Thank you, Turff! Kat, you have come a long way and should be proud! :)
 
Here's my workout for the day! Last week I didn't start off strong on Sunday so my week was a bit jacked up.

I'm back to doing tons of cardio because I need it. I'm doing slow cardio to keep my gains. If I go crazy again, my legs will be gone. Darn genetics!

A guy came up to me and said that I won't get to the top of the mountain if I go slow. I told him that people think I'm insane for going so slow but I know my body. All my gains will be gone.

What works for one person may not work for another person. Can I just live?!?

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Totally agree there are so many times that I feel like I still have far to go. But then look at old pics and see how far I have came.

Cardio booooooooo
 
wasme said:
Rocket got a quick question for you. What are the measurements of the gym you built in your home. Thanks man, and ladies sorry for the hijack.
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about 20' x 35'
 
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