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Donna, I dont know what to say other than, I admire your honest post. You have more courage than me.....and most people in the gym. You inspire me to work harder. If you can over come your fibromyalgia flaring up, I can work a little harder in the Gym. Good luck and I hope your flair up goes away.

Nice Job, I experienced the same thing when I switched from World Gym to the YMCA. All the weights were different. I lift with my wife too and we like it.....so far...lol

Hi guys! Went to the gym with Earl today. I am liking this Powershack Membership already. It will be nice working out with my hubby two days a week!! We didn't have a lot of time, so I packed in what I could. I am remembering how different it is lifting with the bar instead of the smith machine. I love it. Definately takes much more work which is a good thing. Squats 95# x 3, 115# x 3, 125# x 1, 135# x 2 (I did a second one because I wasn't quite happy with the depth of the squat on the first one) Leg presses/calf raises supersest 95# x 20 for 2 sets each Leg extensions 25# for 1 set, 35# for 2 sets Seated leg curls 25# for 3 sets Lat pulldowns 50# for 1 set, 60# for 1 set, 70# for 1 set Back rows 50# for 1 set, 60# for 1 set, 70# for 1 set Shrugs 25# x 15, Diesel shrugs 15# x 15 x 15 Hammer curls 10# 3 sets of 10 Barbell curls 20# for 3 sets That's all folks...had to scoot out so Earl could get to work! It's amazing how different equipment can make a lot of difference in the amount of weight you use. The gears and pulleys and resistance. At the fitness center I could do 45 pounds on the leg extensions and curls, with Powershack they have totally different equipment and 25# felt like a TON! But, I got a great quick workout in. Ok, tomorrow starts a new week!! Hope ya'll have a good one! Val

Ok, Nurse Val here...you know what I am going to say I am sure... While I know that need to push through, that determination, it makes us powerlifters and bodybuilders a unique breed unto ourselves, and I respect that to the hilt...but... PAIN IS AN INDICATOR!!!! Ask Earl how many times I preach that. Somethings you can push through and somethings your body is just telling you to cool it while it catches up. You know this, so I won't preach too much! I hope you are feeling better, and you are right LISTEN to your body. It will tell you all you need to know. There's no point in making yourself sick and then backsliding only to have to catch up again... I really understand and respect where you are coming from. I have Ankylosing Spondylitis, and understand how it feels to have your body put limits on what you can and can't do, and once you taste that freedom.... Wow, you never want to go back. Hang in there, go with the good days and rest on the others! We'll be hanging with ya on the bad days and pushin' ya on the good ones! Take care! Valerie