Love Your Health: Feb Challenge- Week 4 (2/22-2/28)
baconslave
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Repeat o' the challenge blurb: 
baconslave wrote: »Let's show some love to ourselves by selecting a goal that is going to further your health in some way, whether it be physical health or even mental health.
You could make sure your electrolyte levels are better.
Or commit to more exercise.
Or decide to forgo a bad habit you KNOW is hampering your health from being what it could.
Or start a good habit you've been putting off.
Or simply continue to focus on whatever health-conscious New Year's Resolution you made for last month.
And of course, hit dem Basics!
The Basics? Glad you asked
- Planning ahead!!!
- Staying under carbs
- Staying under calories
- Logging and measuring
- Getting in exercise/movement if that's one of your goals
- Keeping an eye on electrolyte levels
- Getting enough water
- Planning ahead!!! Oh, wait. I said that already? Yes, I frickin' did. Because you must! "Failing to plan is planning to fail."
Love your health by "sprinting," (focusing hard and giving your all) for the whole month. It's only 28 days.
You've got this!
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Planned, low cost, bean soup dinner, but I still ate higher carb than typical.
Water -
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Exercise -
Workout B
Deadlift 3x7 @ 80 pounds - at this point my grip is failing before my muscles, I need to see how to improve that
Barbell press - 3x8 @ 40/30/30 - this should go up to 40/40/30 next week.
Lat pulldown - 3x8 @ 70
Lunges - 3x16/14/12 - slowly but surely getting these up1 -
Food - Planned, low cost, bean soup dinner, but I still ate higher carb than typical.
Water -
Sleep -
Exercise -
Workout B
Deadlift 3x7 @ 80 pounds - at this point my grip is failing before my muscles, I need to see how to improve that
Barbell press - 3x8 @ 40/30/30 - this should go up to 40/40/30 next week.
Lat pulldown - 3x8 @ 70
Lunges - 3x16/14/12 - slowly but surely getting these up
Please share what you find. My lack of grip strength is mightily annoying.
And also. I hate lunges.
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baconslave wrote: »Food - Planned, low cost, bean soup dinner, but I still ate higher carb than typical.
Water -
Sleep -
Exercise -
Workout B
Deadlift 3x7 @ 80 pounds - at this point my grip is failing before my muscles, I need to see how to improve that
Barbell press - 3x8 @ 40/30/30 - this should go up to 40/40/30 next week.
Lat pulldown - 3x8 @ 70
Lunges - 3x16/14/12 - slowly but surely getting these up
Please share what you find. My lack of grip strength is mightily annoying.
And also. I hate lunges.
I mutter hatred at them the entire time.
So far I've read that holding the lift at the top longer will build grip. And some of it may just require I build callouses. Or get gloves. Because my hands burn while I do it in addition to my grip opening. Also, pinching plates is supposed to help.0 -
baconslave wrote: »Food - Planned, low cost, bean soup dinner, but I still ate higher carb than typical.
Water -
Sleep -
Exercise -
Workout B
Deadlift 3x7 @ 80 pounds - at this point my grip is failing before my muscles, I need to see how to improve that
Barbell press - 3x8 @ 40/30/30 - this should go up to 40/40/30 next week.
Lat pulldown - 3x8 @ 70
Lunges - 3x16/14/12 - slowly but surely getting these up
Please share what you find. My lack of grip strength is mightily annoying.
And also. I hate lunges.
I mutter hatred at them the entire time.
So far I've read that holding the lift at the top longer will build grip. And some of it may just require I build callouses. Or get gloves. Because my hands burn while I do it in addition to my grip opening. Also, pinching plates is supposed to help.
Thanks. I'll look into those tips.
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2/22/18 - great day! Carbs only 15 net grams!! I was lazy last night and bought a pizza but only ate the topping. SO Yummy though!!
2/23/18
2/24/18
2/25/18
2/26/18
2/27/18
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2/22
1) Steps
2) Candy
3) Carbs
2/23
1) Steps
2) Candy
3) Carbs
Have been so busy at work. Today was put aside to do food prep for the coming week so that I can get back on track!!!0 -
This past week I mostly hit my steps target of 6000 steps per day. Feels good. The last six months I was like a very slow turtle.
This coming week, I'm going to keep it just the same. Just trying to ease into more activity.
Maybe for March, I'll take it up a couple thou.1 -
2/24
1) Steps
2) Candy
3) Carbs
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Had an allergic reaction to something this weekend and can't focus on anything else. Hoping to figure it out and get back to my normal routine asap.0
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tishsmith101 wrote: »Had an allergic reaction to something this weekend and can't focus on anything else. Hoping to figure it out and get back to my normal routine asap.
Ugh! I hope you're feeling better and get to the bottom of it soon.0 -
2/22/18 - great day! Carbs only 15 net grams!! I was lazy last night and bought a pizza but only ate the topping. SO Yummy though!!
2/23/18 - Carbs - 34 net grams. A little high because I ate at weird times yesterday instead of sticking to a schedule. Ate more than I should have too.
2/24/18 - Carbs - 12 net grams. Great day!!
2/25/18 - Carbs - 24 net grams. Pretty good day even though I was not at home and avoided the pizza crust at lunch. Toppings are so good!!
2/26/18
2/27/18
2/28/180 -
Food - will be having bean soup for dinner again. Outside of my typical carb limit, but planned. Plus, tomorrow is cardio day.
Water -
Sleep - Not terrible, but lots of tossing and turning
Exercise - Did not want to do it, but did
Workout A
Squats - 3x8 @ 30 pounds
Pushup - 3x8
Inverted Rows - 3x8
Back extension - 3x12 @ 115 pounds
So not a great day, but not terrible either. So goes Monday...0 -
@Cadori just popped in to check out this challenge and I noticed your question about grip strength with the dead lift. I also noticed that you do a large number of reps. My question is what program are you following? I follow strong lift 5X5. Do you do the opposite hand grip where you have one hand over the bar which is usually your strong hand and the other hand under which is usually your weaker hand? I was having the same issue as you and that made a world of difference!0
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Just back from week in Cuba and fell off Keto wagon. Gained about 3 lbs but climbed back on yesterday. Goal is to use new treadmill every morning and keep Carbs below 20g. Fingers crossed I do it. I have to get up at 5 am to do so!0
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@baconslave hi there! I haven't been around for a while because my maintenance was a little high for the keto diet. I would like to begin your challenge if that's OK. My goal is recomposition. Not really weight loss but to increase muscle and eliminate fat. That works best following this WOE.0
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fanncy0626 wrote: »@baconslave hi there! I haven't been around for a while because my maintenance was a little high for the keto diet. I would like to begin your challenge if that's OK. My goal is recomposition. Not really weight loss but to increase muscle and eliminate fat. That works best following this WOE.
More than welcome! I'll have a new one starting the 1st for March but it will be a similar premise and I'll post the link in here.1 -
Hi Gang.
I haven't been here since December 18th. The good news is that I am the exact same weight I was back then. The bad news is that I am at the exact same weight... HAHA.
I've been at a high weight for a while now. I got a Fitbit for Xmas and have been playing with my macros on that site. Love it a lot. Been doing 2miles every day and now I need to bump it up.
I haven't been doing much of Keto or LCHF - just eating.. I decided Yesterday to get back at it again. With the Spring coming I feel renewed! We have a really warm day in New England last week and it got me thinking about short sleeves and pretty dresses. I've been hiding under loose clothing and bulky sweaters and cardigans.
I'm doing one good week of Keto with IF this week. Figured I needed a bump start.
Hope y'all are doing well.
I will try to check in more now to keep at it! - Again...
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2/25
1) Steps
2) Candy
3) Carbs
2/26
1) Steps
2) Candy
3) Carbs 1 -
Keeping up with my 6000 steps most days...for the win!
Contemplating a 1000 step raise on the first. Not too drastic, and I feel pretty adapted to 6000 after a couple weeks.
Don't want to rush things...but don't want to get stagnant either.
Trying to be the turtle not the hare, for once.4 -
@slimzandra - Great to see you!
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fanncy0626 wrote: »@Cadori just popped in to check out this challenge and I noticed your question about grip strength with the dead lift. I also noticed that you do a large number of reps. My question is what program are you following? I follow strong lift 5X5. Do you do the opposite hand grip where you have one hand over the bar which is usually your strong hand and the other hand under which is usually your weaker hand? I was having the same issue as you and that made a world of difference!
I'm currently following Nia Shanks' 2x/week program because that's what I'm able to get to the gym for. I know Stronglifts is 1x5 for the deadlift, but I don't think that 3x5-7 is too high. I was looking into to switching to SL starting next week, but am only able to lift 2x per week, so I haven't completely decided.
I have used a mixed grip, but would rather increase my grip strength and use mixed grip at higher weight/as a last resort. Also, I think I really just need more callouses. It's more of a burn factor than a failing grip factor.1 -
Today's check in (I wonder how many posts in a row I can do...)
Food
Water
Sleep
Exercise
MAF training - 15:21 mile2 -
slimzandra wrote: »Hi Gang.
I haven't been here since December 18th. The good news is that I am the exact same weight I was back then. The bad news is that I am at the exact same weight... HAHA.
I've been at a high weight for a while now. I got a Fitbit for Xmas and have been playing with my macros on that site. Love it a lot. Been doing 2miles every day and now I need to bump it up.
I haven't been doing much of Keto or LCHF - just eating.. I decided Yesterday to get back at it again. With the Spring coming I feel renewed! We have a really warm day in New England last week and it got me thinking about short sleeves and pretty dresses. I've been hiding under loose clothing and bulky sweaters and cardigans.
I'm doing one good week of Keto with IF this week. Figured I needed a bump start.
Hope y'all are doing well.
I will try to check in more now to keep at it! - Again...
Welcome back!!!!! 0 -
2/22/18 - great day! Carbs only 15 net grams!! I was lazy last night and bought a pizza but only ate the topping. SO Yummy though!!
2/23/18 - Carbs - 34 net grams. A little high because I ate at weird times yesterday instead of sticking to a schedule. Ate more than I should have too.
2/24/18 - Carbs - 12 net grams. Great day!!
2/25/18 - Carbs - 24 net grams. Pretty good day even though I was not at home and avoided the pizza crust at lunch. Toppings are so good!!
2/26/18 - carbs - 32 net grams. Started feeling sick when I was cooking dinner and ended up eating some chicken noodle soup. It's actually pretty low carb considering!
2/27/18
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So the allergic reaction I had caused a huge rash across my neck and upper chest. It was very itchy but after some research I know it's not shingles like a friend suggested, phew! Hubby wanted me to go to the gym with him Sat and I should have gone. Sunday and yesterday I stopped using the rash as an excuse not to work out, elliptical both days. Going again tonight but maybe treadmill and weights or bike/weights.
Will make better goals for March.0 -
Hi Cadori! Nice to be seen again.
I just got my 6K steps in. Woohoo! I started at a slow 3K steps and working my way up.
Elize7, I'm following your lead. I get burnt out and sore if I start doing too much. I agree set a goal maintain it for a while then bump it up a bit. Rinse, repeat.
So far, a good day!2 -
2/26 - Finally got back on the elliptical after so long
2/27 - I have my group HIIT class today. Not looking forward to it... I'm the youngest one in the class and the most out of shape.1 -
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Exercise - MAF training again, but slower time today. 16:14 mile. 1 -
Got my 5K steps in this morning! I just drank a Chai Tea Latte!! Oh Darn. 45g of Carbs?? What the heck??? I thought it was tea.. Oh Boy. Looks like a meat day from here on out.0
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slimzandra wrote: »Got my 5K steps in this morning! I just drank a Chai Tea Latte!! Oh Darn. 45g of Carbs?? What the heck??? I thought it was tea.. Oh Boy. Looks like a meat day from here on out.
I love them, but unfortunately they're sweetened. 0
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