Hiya Val, Ok, ya got me-- what are floor presses and close grip lockouts? Way to get back to it when you can, girl! It's not whether you miss a day, but whether you get back in and work it! The easiest thing in the world to do is to miss a day, then two, then it's a week, and you say to yourself, "What the heck, it's already a week; so why not make it 2 weeks?" That's the temptation, and you obviously didn't fall for it! Big ole kudos to ya! I was flaring all day on Saturday and stayed away from the gym this time! Got back into it Sunday, though I wasn't 100% I felt 80%, and the workout went extremely well. Had a minor flare last night which kept me up so a little tired today, but better than yesterday. And today is LEG DAY again! I'm focused on getting in a good workout and I need to try to remember to stretch after so I don't go to bed overtight. I'm thinking that would help to mitigate the flares a bit. Hugs, Donna E. www.teklawgirl.biz

Hi Jason! Absolutely I remember you, and WOW Way to go man! 112 is AWESOME!!! I know you have to feel so good about yourself. And, no I don't think that you are doing too much. You are young, enjoy it! We were at the gym today on Super Bowl Sunday too! I hope you ARE making this an addiction! What better addiction is there? I am so happy we were able to help you out. That's what it's all about man! Just having you email has made my whole week. Now, it's your turn to go help someone out! I bet the babes are just flocking all over ya huh? Keep up the great work Jason, I am really super proud of you! And just knowing that you have started a great habit and are helping yourself achieve that dream is the best thanks you can give to me. Thanks for sharing that with us!! Take care, don't be a stranger! Hugs, Val

Hi Valerie, thanks I know what you mean. about your daughters, my older one, it seem has it in her blood and she will try any sport if she can. she enjoyed the attention and all. my younger one couldn't run cause of her weight. so she picked shot put and is good at it. Once upona time she use to run just as fast as her older sister. but things turned out this way. Sorry about your younger daughters mono issues, I know she wants to get back on track fast. LOL get it. back on track. LOL anyhow she will soon and your oldest one has found her calling. she's good at what she do, then that's great. congrats to them both. and for me I'm to old for weight lifting at 50, I might break something. LOL take care

Hey yo! I got a short and sweet in today! Working a sweat, feeling good and man are my legs and back getting stronger by the day. My arms are really starting to bulk up a bit too! LOVING EVERY MINUTE OF IT!!! So here goes: Good mornings (with the barbell) Haven't done these in a while 65# x 3 85# x 3 95# x 3 105# x 3 Seated leg press 50# warm up 70# x 12 90# x 12 110# x 12 x 8 Seated back rows 60# x 12 70# x 7 x 8 Lat pull downs narrow grip 60# x 3 sets Incline back rows 25# x 12 35# x 8 x 9 DB curls (each arm) 10# x 12 15# x 6 x 6 Hammer curls (each arm) 10# x 12 x 12 x 12 GOOOOOOOD workout. Feeling it in my back as I type this. I can't wait to see how far I can go by August. Ok, new week ahead! Hope it starts off good for ya'll! Hugs, Val

Thanks! I feel so good this weekend. I noticed my stress and energy levels suffered greatly last week. I got a good fix this weekend!