Daily check in
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Morning Workout
21DF: R4/D4
Does anyone else find elbow planks significantly more difficult than full planks? I don't know why I am still struggling so much with planks. I just am. It was a good workout nonetheless.
PiYo Buns
About halfway through I was thinking, "I might get all the way through this one today." About 2/3 of the way through Holly started doing the Poopy Dance. For those of you who don't know (and why would you because mostly I blabber about exercise here), Holly is a rescue dog. We think she was used in a puppy mill. She was quite young when we first took her in and afraid of her own shadow. I mean that literally. So far as we can tell, she was kept in a crate (terrified of being crated and huge separation anxiety issues) and didn't get outside much (hence, her not knowing what a shadow is). We are still working on housebreaking her and building her confidence about getting into a crate. Both are progressing nicely. And this is why, when she does the Poopy Dance we stop everything we are doing and take her out.
All this by way of explaining why Holly stole my thunder because I made it through the entire workout (albeit with a lot of modification). Only, there was this break about 2/3 of the way through and, of course, she did nothing when she was outside except sniff around.
Carb Cycling Day 2
Today is going to be the hardest day of all. Only 50g of carbs. I am trying to suss out how to do carb cycling while still using the containers only. For now I'm using the containers and tracking to see if what I'm doing is accurate. I may have to tweak things along the way but so far my predictions have been pretty close.
Laptop Update
Ends up my darling husband, who repeatedly assured me that he would back-up my laptop on our personal cloud, never did figure out how to do it. Yes, we have a personal cloud (not hosted by google, microsoft, et. al.) and one would think it would be easy. I never tried to do it myself because he insists that he can do things and, while I am typically and fiercely independent, I understand how important to him it is to do things for me. So now I am facing the loss of everything on my laptop. But lesson learned: If you want something done
You'll rarely hear me complain about Rob because, overall, he's pretty awesome. He puts up with a lot of my weirdness (and, truly, y'all don't know how weird I can be). He loves me no matter what size I am, makes me laugh, and is deeply sympathetic and compassionate. I recently read a book in which the author says you can't expect to find a man who is both macho and nurturing. I told the author, when I met her, "You should meet my husband." He's a tattoo punk to the core with the heart of a puppy.
But dude really f***ed me over hard, and I'm somewhere between weeping and rage. Anyway, we send off my laptop today and I'll have it back in a week or so. Needless to say, when I have my laptop again, I'll be backing it up. No, I don' know how to do it but I can figure it out.
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I have to pay attention to my planks, I do find that some times it is harder than others - I wonder if that is the difference between the low/high ones.
Round 3 day 11 for me and I am miserable with a head cold. Still on track though. Hoping to push through pilates tonight. Also TOM! ugh! all happens at once. Last month it was in the middle of my super long plateau - and I gained a few pounds the first day. Well I am happy to report that I stayed the same today - which feels great. Wearing some old pants today that are almost falling off me - that never happened with these.0 -
Did Pilates and some time on the bike. Today was the last day of the three day quick fix, excited to step on the scale tomorrow. Wish me luck! Haha. Also excited to have something different for breakfast lol.0
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Didn't get my Pilates fix workout in today, this is the 1st workout I've missed since starting the program. I feel sort of guilty about it. I worked late, very tired, starving, needed to eat. Stayed within calories but went way over on the carbs :-( the scale will be very rude tomorrow.
But tomorrow is a new day and I took the day off! Predicted to rain all day, so I will sleep in, drink lots of coffee, watch some trash reality TV and then hit the workout(s). Still down 9 pounds, this is round 2 day 18.0 -
Decided to go total bum status today since it was my first full day off in almost 2 months. It was drizzling rain and unseasonably cold so I felt tired all day and couldn't get warm. Made room in my food plan for a pizza dinner. Even though I didn't feel like it I dragged myself upstairs to do Pilates Fix. I'm glad I did because it helped my headache I've been getting from my neck & sinuses. Hoping to get a good night's sleep and be ready for cardio in the morning.0
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Two Heads Are Better Than One
Aha! My darling husband called my equally darling son and together they figured out how to backup my laptop. My son did say that the process using our cloud is a bit weird but he'll show me the steps when my laptop returns to me. We'll send it off this morning. *whimper*
Morning Workout
21DF: R4/D5
I'm still modifying the Bonus Round and, since I'm not supposed to do Burpees at all, I modify those the way Michelle does on PiYo. Definitely feeling good thing morning.
PiYo: W7/D5
Today is rest day. And I can't believe I'm almost at the end of the 8 weeks! I'm really proud of myself for sticking with it, especially since it was (is) so very difficult at first (still).
Carb Cycling
So a funny thing happened to me yesterday with this. I was so focused on counting my carbs. I had it all figured out. Eat this that and the other and I'll hit 50g carbs by the end of the day. I was still patting myself on the back for planning things out so perfectly (and I mean I hit 50g exactly on the nose!) when I noticed something; I was only at 750 calories. What? I was sooooo focused on the carbs, I didn't notice my loooooow calories. Oops. So at the last minute last night I had to swap out a few things, shuffle some others and managed to get over 1000 calories at the last minute but sheesh!
And the moral of the story is: Planning makes a difference.
Today's carb goal is 100g so much easier to manage and I'll easily hit my calories as well. And yes, still fluctuating. I'll know for sure what's happening on Sunday when I do my official weigh-in.0 -
Round 2; Day 7. No weight loss this week!0
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I got up early to get my cardio fix in
So proud of myself, I really enjoy AM workouts, but my body just cannot usually get out of bed. My boss wants me to work later today so I needed to just get it done and hey, if I feel like working out later, then its a bonus!
@SatiaRenee - great job with the carb cycling. I imagine it isn't easy!0 -
I got up early to get my cardio fix in So proud of myself, I really enjoy AM workouts, but my body just cannot usually get out of bed. My boss wants me to work later today so I needed to just get it done and hey, if I feel like working out later, then its a bonus!
@SatiaRenee - great job with the carb cycling. I imagine it isn't easy!0 -
I got up early to get my cardio fix in So proud of myself, I really enjoy AM workouts, but my body just cannot usually get out of bed. My boss wants me to work later today so I needed to just get it done and hey, if I feel like working out later, then its a bonus!
@SatiaRenee - great job with the carb cycling. I imagine it isn't easy!0 -
Doing the 3dqf made me realize I probably eat way too many carbs in the day usually. I should start watching that.
Got cardio fix in. Blah. I felt like vomiting when I was done. I now hate Friday's because of cardio fix lol. At least it's over now though! Til next time, lol.0 -
I ended Round 1 today!!! Results were 10 lbs lost and 6". I'm going to start Round 2 on June 1st. Have a great weekend everyone.0
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@mrsewert great results!!! Amazing for just one round!!! Congrats!!!
@SatiaRenee what a relief that you won't lose everything. Can't believe you weren't starving with so few calories!! How do you modify burpees? I have my own goofy method since I can't do the real ones but I'd like to hear a more "official" way.
@dkwi04 you're doing great and I love the new pic!!!
@Lauracharder you've lost a lot, guess your body needs a week to adjust. I'm sure more will come off next weigh-in.
I'm starting another round on Monday. I've been, well, I suppose the technical term is "half-assing it". And I've been getting the expected results, which is to say NONE. So Monday it's GO time. 21 days. No cheats. 100% commitment. I'm not traveling anywhere and I don't have any big events so there are NO excuses. Hopefully I will be posting great results on the board 21 days from Monday!!
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D16/R1 21DFX almost done. It was Upper Body Fix day and I also modify burpees. I put my hands on the edge of my old Reebok step vs. the floor. I also do push-ups from my knees and planks from my elbows. I modify the modifier, lol. Planks with extended elbows hurt my shoulders and I don't feel it in my core enough.
I'm completely off the recommended food plan, doing my own thing and down a total of 3.4 in 2 weeks...I'll take it.
I think I'll start the Couch to 5K program next week, in addition to continuing daily Fix Extreme workouts.0 -
Missed the pilates workout yesterday, did cardio fix today and I really struggled. Not sure why, sort of feeling under the weather, hope to pick it up again with renewed energy tomorrow.0
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Not Feeling It Today
I'm having one of those "phone it in" kinda mornings. That doesn't mean I wasn't sweating or going deep in my squats. I just wasn't present with the exercise, if you know what I mean.
Morning Workout
21 Day Fix R4/W1/D6
Nothing new. Still can't do the Renegade Rows in full plank. Still have to use lighter weights on the Triceps Kickbacks. Still have to remind myself that I'm using heavier weights than I was when I did Round 1. Seriously, why are we so damn hard on ourselves? Sheesh!
PiYo Strength Intervals
I was relieved when I saw this only a 20 minute workout. Seriously, just not feeling it this morning. I didn't want to exercise at all. Pushed through and, at the end of the workout when Chalene talks about focusing on how you feel at the end of a workout the next time you feel like skipping a workout . . . yeah. For once I just didn't wholeheartedly agree with her. I need more endorphin or dopamine or something. Meh.
Later Today
Meeting with my walking buddy at 10am today. Hopefully, I'll come back from my walk in a better mood than I woke up in. If not, whatever. I'll deal with it. Just one of those moody days, I guess. We all have them. I just seem to having more of them lately.
Carb Cycling
Well, my cleverness got away from me yesterday and I'm going to have to go over what I thought would work and do some tweaking. Today is my "high carb" day so it should be easier but I still need to keep a close eye on my choices. Seriously, the containers make all of this so much friggin' easier.
Laptop Update
Sent it off yesterday but it's a holiday weekend so that means I will be without my laptop for a little longer than I would be otherwise. On the plus side, my husband bought some new toys for me yesterday (some free weights I've been wanting for ages!) and he said he has another surprise coming for me. I think he knows I've been very stressed (waiting is not my forte) and unhappy (I haven't had this laptop for a year and I've had to send it in twice now, plus take it apart every few weeks or so) and frustrated (looks like I'm looking at another week where I've gained weight in spite of my being oh-so-careful with EVERYTHING).
Bah humbug. I'm looking forward to having my laptop back and catching up with everything and everyone. In the meantime, I'll keep checking in.
I promise to read back through everyone's check-in's as soon as my laptop is home again.0 -
PS
So my husband just woke up and told me that he ordered two more programs last night:
T25
and
21 Day Fix Extreme
I know he ordered both of these for me because he's not interested in doing anything but P90 at this time. He's playing it off a bit, though, saying that he might give them a try "later" by which he means after he gets bored with P90 and/or P90X. (I believe his plan is to do the former until he's ready to do the latter. And he likes Tony Horton so it works for him.)
Anyway, both are ordered and will be on their way before I know it. I told him that at this point I could probably do some form of exercise for the next year without actually repeating a program once. Is that an exaggeration? Yes. Slightly. I could "only" get though April. Oh well. I guess we'll just have to cross our fingers that someone gives us Tai Cheng. LOL!0 -
Satia, what a nice surprise! That has to take some of the sting out of the laptop issue.
Out of curiosity, how do you think PiYo is helping you? I'm considering ordering it but typically don't like workout DVDs longer than 30min. (21DFX and JM's 30 Day Shred spoiled me).0 -
Did 30 Day Shred L1, 21DF Upper Body, 21DF Dirty 30 and 30 Day Shred L3 back to back.0
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Sorry you're havin such trouble with your laptop @SatiaRenee that's exciting about your surprise! You'll have to let us know how you like them.:)
Impressive @dixiewhiskey ! Way to go!
Just got dirty 30 in. My son had his first tee ball game this morning and then I had to work. It's bad but I never eat when I work (waitress so it's kinda hard to) but by the time I got home at 4 I only had 300 calories in for the day. Not good. I need to make some healthy to go snacks for when I'm working. Maybe some wraps or something easy to eat when I get a chance.
Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!0 -
D17/R1 21DFX almost done. Did Pilates Fix today with bands. I'm not comfortable doing all the moves with bands although I tried. Towards the end the backs of my knees were on fire so I dropped the band.
Don't get me wrong, it was a nice break from doing a zillion squats and lunges.0 -
Round 2/day 20, whew! Dirty 30 done & Jari Love Ripped done! Thought I'd double up today and I loved it! Now, dinner time with a much needed glass of wine & a few squares of dark chocolate for dessert.0
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If you want a quick chuckle, go to the link to read the conversation that went along with this image:
Morning Workout
I have bad vertigo days every now and again. I never know when they will occur and today is a bad day. I also occasionally have bad osteoarthritis days where my joints hurt more than on other days, particularly when I've gained any weight. Today was a double whammy of imbalance and joint pain. Nonetheless, I pushed play.
PiYo Drench
I realized this morning that yesterday I did today's workout so today I did what I should have done yesterday. It was tough, especially with my body being not at its best. I felt frustrated to the point of tears (exercising through pain is NOT FUN!) but I am proud of myself for doing it anyway because I know that the best thing for my aching joints is movement.
Well, the best thing would be for me to lose weight or at least stop gaining but since neither of these seem to be happening right now . . .
21DF Yoga Fix
Definitely what I needed this morning. The balance parts of the practice were obviously difficult but my ankle is definitely feeling better for my having done something to keep it from being stiff.
Carb Cycling plus Weekly Weigh-In
Sent my BB Coach the news that I gained weight. Again. That's technically four weeks in a row that I've been gaining weight. (I say "technically" because last week it appears like I lost weight but really I had done the 3 Day Quick Fix and, up until that day, I had been gaining.) Of course, it didn't surprise me when I weighed myself this morning because, yes, I am a daily weigher which works for me. Nothing makes me feel more defeated than being blind-sided by a weight gain after a week of disciplined eating and exercise.
Anyway, it's time for me to eat some breakfast and ice my ankle, which is especially bothering me today. I don't plan on doing anything else today. If I do decide to do anything more, it will be the bike. I just don't think walking is a good idea right now.
Grrrrrrr . . . so frustrated.
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Starting the 21DF tomorrow. Meals are planned and prepped for this week.0
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Totally fell off the wagon today. Very upset with myself. Probably gained a few pounds too. Ugh!0
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@Northern37, great! You will love the program! You are off to a great start. When I started; did my grocery shopping on Sunday, chopped & cleaned veggies/fruits, prepared a few meals and stuck to it, I didn't realize how much you really eat on the program. In the beginning (my opinion) I thought the prep was a lot of work, but tomorrow is Round 3/Day 1 for me and I love it! Good luck! If you get stuck or have a question, you will get the help & support from others on the board. Enjoy!!0
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Don't beat yourself up about it. It's what we do after we fall that counts 0
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A cookout that I hosted! I don't know how or why I let it happen. I started the day so good with my yogurt and fruit while I cooked the kids pancakes and bacon. I went for a four mike run. . I had lots of fruit, salad and grilled chicken but still over did it and then just went for the kill. I feel horrible - especially after stepping on the scale today.
Totally disappointed in myself but I'm back at it today.0
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