Nova's First Anavar Cycle Log

[Nova Skye]

Day 8 (July 19th, 2016):
I focused on core and grip strength at the globo gym today. I practiced the “dragon flag” and I’m so close at being parallel with the floor. I also did 4 rounds of farmer’s walk. I walked 60 feet and carried 45 lb. dumb bells for each round. I could have done a heavier weight- I’ll make sure to carry 50 lbs. next time.

My CrossFit WOD:
Lift: Press 3 x 3 x 3 x 3
75 lb.
85 lb.
87.5 lb.
90 lb. x 2

"Cindy" 20 min AMRAP
5 Pull-ups
10 Push-ups
15 Squats

My score was 14 completed rounds + 20 reps.


Notes:

• I increased my dosage to 10mg/day today (5mg at noon & 5mg in the evening) since I’ve been comfortable at the lower dosage.
• I have a couple minor injuries and I self-diagnosed myself. I'm pretty sure I have medial tibia stress syndrome (aka shin split) in my left ankle from too much running and practicing my double unders last week. And I may have quadriceps tendonitis in my right knee. I am going to take it easy because I don’t want it to get worse.
• My CrossFit affiliate is closing their doors on August 1st L I’m interested in buying some of their equipment and transforming my garage and spare room into a miniature gym. It will be expensive at first but it will pay itself off in the long run if I don’t pay for membership at a different affiliate. I think my boyfriend is game. Plus, a CrossFit affiliate that has good coaching, good programming and good pricing is rare!

 

[Nova Skye]

Day 9 (July 20th, 2016):
I accidentally skipped the globo gym today. I was glued to my computer screen watching the 2016 CrossFit Games and lost track of time. I was behind on my workload so I had to stay and play catch up. Oopsie! Was anyone else amazed by Matt Fraser’s run time in event 1, or Brooke Wells’ deadlifts in event 2?

My CrossFit WOD:
Lift: Deadlift 3 x 3 x 3 x 3
175 lbs.
185 lbs.
205 lbs.
205 lbs.

My coach believes I will set a new PR next week. He thinks I will be able to deadlift 240 lbs.

4 rounds for time:
250m run
15 DB step ups (25 lbs, 20” box)
20 GHDs

My time was 17:32


Notes:

• I’ve been feeling comfortable since I’ve increased my dosage to 10mg/day. My appetite is fine, my body temperature is fine, and my hair is still on my head. I noticed slight muscle definition, but…

Day 10 (July 21st, 2016):
Rest day.

 

[Nova Skye]

Day 11 (July 22th, 2016):
I went to the globo gym today but my body was still feeling sore from July 20th WOD. I attempted to practice freestanding handstand holds but my left hamstring was too sore for me to even kick up my legs in the air. I did manage to complete 8 x 8 x 8 weighted bar dips (5 lbs, 10 lbs, 15 lbs) and 8 x 8 x 8 of incline dumbbell push press (25 lbs, 30 lbs, 35 lbs). I decided to leave the gym early since my body felt wrecked.

I skipped the CrossFit WOD. I wanted to give my body a break and I didn’t want to risk injury.


Day 12 (July 23rd, 2016):
Open Gym at my CrossFit affiliate. I didn’t do a hard work since I was still feeling sore. I only worked on skills, specifically the kipping and butterfly pull-ups. I did my first L-sit pull up today! That wasn’t easy.


Day 13 (July 24th, 2016):
Rest Day. I slept the whole day away… my body needed it badly.
Congrats to Katrin Davidsdottir and Matt Fraser for being the Fittest Woman/Man on Earth!


Day 14 (July 25th, 2016):
I felt great today, except for my bum ankle. Shin splits take forever to heal. My workout at the globo gym focused on the core area only. I practiced dragon flags, hallow body holds, and mason twist with a 15 lb. medicine ball.

My CrossFit WOD:
Lift: Press 1 x 1 x 1 x 1
85 lbs.
95 lbs.
100 lbs. (That’s a new PR)
102.5 lbs. (That’s another new PR!!)

1 RFT:
-50 wall ball shots, 14 lbs.
-50 burpees
-50 KB swings, 1 pood
-400m run

I came in second place in my class at a time of 13:51.

Notes:

• I started my menstrual cycle a whole week early!! Thanks for that Mother Nature.

• My chin has been breaking out with under-the-skin acne but I’ll get over it.

• I noticed a bit of sensitivity down under, especially when I’m walking. Oh la la..

 

[ruckin]

Day 11 (July 22th, 2016):
I went to the globo gym today but my body was still feeling sore from July 20th WOD. I attempted to practice freestanding handstand holds but my left hamstring was too sore for me to even kick up my legs in the air. I did manage to complete 8 x 8 x 8 weighted bar dips (5 lbs, 10 lbs, 15 lbs) and 8 x 8 x 8 of incline dumbbell push press (25 lbs, 30 lbs, 35 lbs). I decided to leave the gym early since my body felt wrecked.

I skipped the CrossFit WOD. I wanted to give my body a break and I didn’t want to risk injury.


Day 12 (July 23rd, 2016):
Open Gym at my CrossFit affiliate. I didn’t do a hard work since I was still feeling sore. I only worked on skills, specifically the kipping and butterfly pull-ups. I did my first L-sit pull up today! That wasn’t easy.


Day 13 (July 24th, 2016):
Rest Day. I slept the whole day away… my body needed it badly.
Congrats to Katrin Davidsdottir and Matt Fraser for being the Fittest Woman/Man on Earth!


Day 14 (July 25th, 2016):
I felt great today, except for my bum ankle. Shin splits take forever to heal. My workout at the globo gym focused on the core area only. I practiced dragon flags, hallow body holds, and mason twist with a 15 lb. medicine ball.

My CrossFit WOD:
Lift: Press 1 x 1 x 1 x 1
85 lbs.
95 lbs.
100 lbs. (That’s a new PR)
102.5 lbs. (That’s another new PR!!)

1 RFT:
-50 wall ball shots, 14 lbs.
-50 burpees
-50 KB swings, 1 pood
-400m run

I came in second place in my class at a time of 13:51.

Notes:

• I started my menstrual cycle a whole week early!! Thanks for that Mother Nature.

• My chin has been breaking out with under-the-skin acne but I’ll get over it.

• I noticed a bit of sensitivity down under, especially when I’m walking. Oh la la..

I can relate to the shin splints problem all too well. If you happen to live near a beach, you should consider walking or jogging in dry sand a few times per week to help strengthen the shin area. If not, you might want to try one-leg bosu ball balancing for a similar effect.

 

[Eman]

Great log so far @Nova Skye

One of the better logs I've followed so far, keep up the good work!

 

[Nova Skye]

Great log so far @Nova Skye

One of the better logs I've followed so far, keep up the good work!

Thank you!! I want to log every day of my cycle and what I experience after my cycle is over.

 

[Eman]

Thank you!! I want to log every day of my cycle and what I experience after my cycle is over.

Good for you! It's a great contribution to the community.

You won't know it, but there will be many ladies come through as guests and read your cycle during their pre cycle research.

You've had 684 views to your log already, so I'd say it's safe to assume there are others lurking and observing your experiences. Keep it up.

 

[Nova Skye]

Day 15 (July 26th, 2016):
I wanted to take it easy at the globo gym today. If I overdo it then I may not set a new PR for bench press tomorrow. Here’s my globo gym workout:

-Practice free standing handstand holds/walk
- 2 rounds of the 3-way “shoulder shocker” with 10 lb. plate and 5 lb. DB (YT video below for anyone who doesn’t know this exercise).
-Incline DB push press with 25 lb.


My CrossFit WOD:
Lift: Deadlift 1 x 1 x 1 x 1
195 lbs.
215 lbs.
235 lbs. <- New PR!!
240 lbs. <- Another New PR!!

1 RFT:
-100 double unders
-50 pull-ups
*Rest 1 minute
-100 double unders
-50 pull-ups

Due to my bum ankle, I replaced the double unders with 50 calorie Assault Bike and I replaced the 50 pull-ups with 25 pull-ups and 25 ring rows because the bike workout your shoulders. I skipped the 1 minute rest. My time was 25:18 (ugh!)

If no one knows what an Assault bike is, here are two accurate descriptions of how it feels peddling one:
1. "All I know is that if there is a Hell, and I end up there, it’s going to be 10 minutes for max calories efforts on the Assault Bike, repeated for eternity."
2. "Calories on the air bike are measured in a parallel universe where time runs unbelievably slowly and pain is everywhere."

 

[Nova Skye]

Day 16 (July 27th, 2016):
I found out this morning my CrossFit affiliate decided to do max back squat today instead of max bench press. I assumed they would have us do bench press since we did max deadlift yesterday. Oh well, it doesn’t matter now. I will walk in there tonight with a smile across my face and crush it.

My globo gym workout:
-High pulls 12 x 12 x 12 (40 lbs, 45 lbs, 50 lbs)
-Curls [for the girls] 8 x 8 x 8 with 20 lb. DB
-Reverse curls 8 x 8 x 8 with a fixed 30 lb. curl bar


My CrossFit WOD:
Lift: Back Squat only
155 lbs. x 3
175 lbs. x 1
190 lbs. x 1
200 lbs. x 1 <- New PR!!

I’m slaying this week with personal records! Whooo!!

Notes:

• My body temperature has increased again since I increased the dosage to 10 mg/day. I feel warm when I wake up in the morning and I look forward going to work because of the air conditioning.
• TMI…. I’m pooping a lot more! HAHAHA!!!
• My appetite has slowly decreased. I don’t feel hungry after my second workout but I still eat to feed my hungry muscles.

 

[Nova Skye]

Day 17 (July 28th, 2016):
Today was supposed to be my rest day. I didn’t go to the globo gym at noon but I dropped in for a free class at a different CrossFit affiliate after work. I included the warm-up below because it was a little intense.

The CrossFit Warm-up:
-Run 400m
-Couch Stretch: 30 sec each side
-Achilles Stretch on post: 20 sec each side
-10 Pushups into Downward Dog
-10 Pullups
-20 20 lb. DB Rows – Pushup Position (no pushups)
-10 20 lb. DB Thrusters
-20 Half Getups w/ 20 lb. DB weight overhead
-30 sec superman hold
-1 min hallow body hold


The CrossFit WOD:
4 rounds for time:
-400m run
-10 Thrusters (65 lbs.)
-10 Pullups

I was the only person in my class who did the workout Rx. My time was 18:48. The workout was great and the people are nice but I’m not sure if this affiliate is a right fit for me.

Notes:

• Everyone sheds hair and it’s normal. I have been shedding a little more than what I’m used to. It’s not the end of the world and I’ll keep doing what I do.

 

[RodgerThat]

Day 17 (July 28th, 2016):
Today was supposed to be my rest day. I didn’t go to the globo gym at noon but I dropped in for a free class at a different CrossFit affiliate after work. I included the warm-up below because it was a little intense.

The CrossFit Warm-up:
-Run 400m
-Couch Stretch: 30 sec each side
-Achilles Stretch on post: 20 sec each side
-10 Pushups into Downward Dog
-10 Pullups
-20 20 lb. DB Rows – Pushup Position (no pushups)
-10 20 lb. DB Thrusters
-20 Half Getups w/ 20 lb. DB weight overhead
-30 sec superman hold
-1 min hallow body hold


The CrossFit WOD:
4 rounds for time:
-400m run
-10 Thrusters (65 lbs.)
-10 Pullups

I was the only person in my class who did the workout Rx. My time was 18:48. The workout was great and the people are nice but I’m not sure if this affiliate is a right fit for me.

Notes:

• Everyone sheds hair and it’s normal. I have been shedding a little more than what I’m used to. It’s not the end of the world and I’ll keep doing what I do.

Thanks for keeping such a detailed log for the meso community looks great so far! Also I dig your training style a lot. Are you stretching at all after workouts or have any just mobility and flexibility rest days?

 

[pitbull]

I know im a little late to the party, but great log. I am subbed.
I am very curious to crossfit workouts and aas results

 

[Nova Skye]

Day 18 (July 29th, 2016):
Globo gym:
Lift: Push Press 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5
45 lb. bar
75 lbs.
85 lbs.
90 lbs.
90 lbs.

Weighted bar dips 12 x 12 x 12 with 10 lbs.
I skipped core because my belly was sore from the previous night’s WOD.


My CrossFit WOD:
Lift: Your Choice
WOD: Your Choice

I practiced overhead squats 5 x 5 x 3 x 3 x 3
35 lb. bar
55 lbs.
65 lbs.
65 lbs.
70 lbs.

I didn’t do a WOD because I was burnt out. I decided to leave early so I can rest.


Day 19 (July 30th, 2016)
The final Open Gym at my CrossFit affiliate
It was very crowded since it was the last time we got to work out together as a family. I managed to find some floor space to do dead lifts.
-30 pull ups
-20 deadlifts (105 lbs)
-30 calories Assault Bike


Day 20 (July 31st, 2016)
Rest Day.

 

[Nova Skye]

Thanks for keeping such a detailed log for the meso community looks great so far! Also I dig your training style a lot. Are you stretching at all after workouts or have any just mobility and flexibility rest days?

I stretch every time before my CrossFit WOD and I will stretch sometimes after the WOD. I know, I know... I need to stretch more often. The new CrossFit affiliate I am transitioning into offer Yoga classes. If I take Yoga will definitely force me to stretch.

 

[Nova Skye]

Day 21 (August 1st, 2016)
Due to adulthood I had to skip globo gym today because my rent was due! Ugh.
I went to a CrossFit affiliate after work and completed the following WOD:

Lift
Power Clean:
45 lbs. x 6 reps (45 lbs.)
55 lbs. x 4 reps (55 lbs.)
65 lbs. x 3 reps (65 lbs.)
85 lbs. x 2 reps (85 lbs.)
75 lbs. x 4 reps (75 lbs.)
65 lbs. x 6 reps (65 lbs.)


WOD
The Long Kiss Goodnight
-800m Run
-50 Abmat Situps
-20 Box Jumps (20 in.)
-400m Run
-50 Situps
-15 Box Jumps
-200m Run
-50 Situps
-10 Box Jumps

Rest 1 Min
25 Strict Pullups
*Record Total Time including Rest

My WOD time was 20:24

Notes:

• My hair is still shedding more than usual. I still have plenty of hair on my head.

• My skin has become oily on my face and on my hamstrings.

• I noticed my body has become leaner and more defined. I’m loving it.

• My strength and endurance has greatly improved. Most times I feel unstoppable in the WODs.

 

[pitbull]

Wow 25 pullups, thats alot. Do you do 5x5 or all at once?

 

[Nova Skye]

Wow 25 pullups, thats alot. Do you do 5x5 or all at once?

I should have done 5x5 but I didn't listen to myself. I did 6, then 4, then 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2.. HAHAHA..

 

[Nova Skye]

Day 22 (August 2st, 2016)
I skipped globo gym today because max lifts and setting new PRs from last week has worn me out, specifically my bum ankle. I’ll get back into the routine, I promise.

Warmup:
2 rounds:
-200m run
-30 Doubles
-10 Hand Release Pushups
-20 Rock-n-Rolls
-1 min of alternating planks (hands to forearms)

WOD:
10 MIN AMRAP:
-5 Burpees
-7 Kettlebell Swings (35#)
-10 Front Squats (65#)

Record total repetitions: 114 reps

Rest 3 minutes after the WOD.

Lift:
10 MIN EMOM:
-3 reps Ground 2 Overhead (clean & jerk) (65#)



Day 23 (August 3rd, 2016)

I had a personal appointment today that turned into an all-day event. I didn’t work out today.

 

[Nova Skye]

Day 24 (August 4th, 2016) & Day 25 (August 5th, 2016)
Rest Days.. I need them.

 

[Nova Skye]

Day 26 (August 6th, 2016) & Day 27 (August 7th, 2016)
More rest days... I will get back to the grind tomorrow.