Talking Dead: Team Michonne
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Louise do not over do it. Walking is about all I would suggest. Maybe some stretching. And hot tea.I sure hope you get to have a place of your own soon. Then you can get a furry friend. Here is a closeup of Joey. He is so silly!
Dazz glad to hear your ankle is getting better. Kettles really put a lot of stress on ankles and knees. Careful you do not make it worse. Goblet squats are awesome. Your entire workout is rocking. Love it.
I am still doing daily workouts. Even thinking about getting a sword workout. Could be fun.
Go team Michonne!
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Awe, the picture didn't come up. try again! I want to see your dog!!
I didn't go very hard in the gym today and I was planning on stopping if I felt rubbish at all. I think ill take it easy for the weekend though and hopefully ill be able for a proper week of working out next week. Im glad im getting all of this out of my system before the challenge starts properly!
Dazz, you are like a machine!! Glad your ankle is feeling better! and also very glad that you are on my team!! We are going to rock this!
Shelley, how would you go about doing a sword workout? do you have a sword? Im intrigued!0 -
Louise my daughter has one, come to think of it my hubby has one also. I so do not think I should attempt two at once though! :noway: There is some dvds out there that do sword workouts. I have not tried them. But could be fun. I think the ladies name is Solaris Montagnani. Let me go find it. I have one of her others. She is awesome. I saw another, he is actually teaching, Basic Sword Program by Masayuki Shimabukuro. We could have fun!
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That does sound like loads of fun. Definitely a new way to keep things interesting. I have no access to a sword but I think I would be safer using a big stick instead anyway! :laugh:0
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That does sound like loads of fun. Definitely a new way to keep things interesting. I have no access to a sword but I think I would be safer using a big stick instead anyway! :laugh:
Most swords are not really sharp. They are ornamental! Hope you saw Joey this time.He is really not all head, just how he turned. Lol 0 -
oops, I thought you were posting a photo under the message, I just realised that you meant your profile photo! Joey is lovely! I'm jealous. we have two lovely cats but im far more of a dog person.0
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Today, I have not let the team down!!!
I did 20 minutes on the treadmill doing a light jog, 5 pull-ups (which are extremely difficult for me and last year, couldn't even manage one!), 10 minutes of boxing, I did the Workout of the Day class (which was 7 push-ups, 7 squat jumps, 7 burpees, 7 sprint laps, 6 push-ups, 6 squat jumps, 6 burpees, 6 sprint laps, 5 push-ups, etc) and I also did 30 minutes on the elliptical trainer.
On top of this, I also did the kickboxing video in the morning that was posted in Week One of the Early Bird challenge. I do Week Two all of the time anyway so I did that as well.0 -
Today, I have not let the team down!!!
I did 20 minutes on the treadmill doing a light jog, 5 pull-ups (which are extremely difficult for me and last year, couldn't even manage one!), 10 minutes of boxing, I did the Workout of the Day class (which was 7 push-ups, 7 squat jumps, 7 burpees, 7 sprint laps, 6 push-ups, 6 squat jumps, 6 burpees, 6 sprint laps, 5 push-ups, etc) and I also did 30 minutes on the elliptical trainer.
On top of this, I also did the kickboxing video in the morning that was posted in Week One of the Early Bird challenge. I do Week Two all of the time anyway so I did that as well.
Wow, thats impressive! I feel tired just reading it!
I haven't been a great zombie fighter for the last two weeks because of being away and being sick but as of next week I am on it! No more excuses!0 -
oops, I thought you were posting a photo under the message, I just realised that you meant your profile photo! Joey is lovely! I'm jealous. we have two lovely cats but im far more of a dog person.
Joey does not know he is a dog. Lol. You have been nailing these workouts. WOOHOO
I have had a few bad days. Time to get moving again.
Ok Dazz, glad to see you are continuing to get better.
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Have you managed to get back on track Shelley?
In the last week I have been incredibly hungry all the time! I think its because of the strength training but I can't get enough food into me. Staying within my calories has been hard!
With that said, here are some of my meal ideas that have reasonably high protein. I posted this on the meet and greet board but figured I should post it here too.
I had this on Tuesday of this week and it was delicious!!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/food/article-1312675/Jamie-Olivers-30-minute-meals-Sea-bass-pancetta-sweet-potato-mash-Asian-greens-berry-ice-cream-sparkling-lemon-ginger-drink.html but without the drink or the ice cream.
Calories: 541
Carbs: 48
Fat: 21
Protein: 44
That is with only one fillet of sea bass per person, I wish now that I had bought us two each because they are a great protein source.
My other go to protein meal is for lunch I like to have a tin of tuna drained (in brine, not sunflower oil), mix it with a tablespoon of quark (or cottage cheese if I have no quark), add in a few spring onions, season with salt and pepper, spread on a slice of toast and put about 30g of cheddar slices on top and grill till the cheese has melted. Also nice to pour a little worchester sauce on top but I always forget to do that!
Calories: 374 (with cottage cheese)
Carbs: 17
Fat: 11
protein: 47 (is higher when I use quark)0 -
Dazz it was a migraine that started my slide.
I have even gotten on the treadmill the last two days. I hate that torture contraption. Followed by 100 sit-ups, 150 crunches, 85 leg lifts and a 90 second plank. My head started pounding towards the end. So I called it quits and will try more tomorrow. But it is promising.
Love your tuna meals. And cottage cheese. Protein is supposed to keep you fuller. If you are truly hungry all the time your calories may need adjusting. Add some nuts or eggs. I can not sleep if I am truly hungry and not just craving things.
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Migraine sounds horrible. I hope you are feeling better now.
I'm going to give it a few more days to see if my body adjusts. I have gotten loads of protein this week and I am still starving. but I don't want to up my calories because I am only set to lose half a pound a week. I was saying yesterday that I need to do some more cardio to allow for more calories to fill myself because I am starving from exercise! Its a vicious cycle! 0 -
Louise migraines are a pain. I have dealt with them most of my life. Now they mostly leave me tired and lacking energy for a day or two when they leave. I can walk, but bending over or fast movements send spears through my head. So mostly I just try to rest and walk.
Hope your body adjusts to your calorie, exercise burn and intakes. When you get down to the last ten pounds or so it is always tough. I drink hot tea in the evenings, sometimes it helps with the hunger pains.
PS sorry I got you and Dazz confused. Did I mention I also get confused and have trouble seeing due to my migraines. Truly does limit ones activities. I try not to do anything really important for fear of messing it up.
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Whooo go team Michone!!! I hope to tap into my inner Michone throughout this weight loss journey!! Feel free to add me! The more support the better!0
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Hi All! Back from my travels and ready to get started. I basically just ran while I was gone, but good news is that I did not gain any weight! YAY. So now time for some kick a*s muscle building Michonne style! I am working today, then shopping for groceries when I get home and a quick run with my Oakley(dog). Time to get back on track!0
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Welcome back Angi. Im impressed that you didn't put on any weight while away, not even water weight! Thats not something I can do! I can't wait to get this challenge started properly. I've been doing the abs workouts regularly but im not as good with the cardio or the combat workouts because I have been focussing on weight training in the gym. I think I will print out the moves from the kickboxing video and do it in the gym on the punching bag. Everytime I am in there I just want to hit that thing! :laugh:0
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Whooo go team Michone!!! I hope to tap into my inner Michone throughout this weight loss journey!! Feel free to add me! The more support the better!
Welcome Jamiesonanne. i hope you are ready to kick some *kitten*! :laugh:0 -
Welcome back Angi. Im impressed that you didn't put on any weight while away, not even water weight! Thats not something I can do! I can't wait to get this challenge started properly. I've been doing the abs workouts regularly but im not as good with the cardio or the combat workouts because I have been focussing on weight training in the gym. I think I will print out the moves from the kickboxing video and do it in the gym on the punching bag. Everytime I am in there I just want to hit that thing! :laugh:
I love hitting bags also. I have one of those standing one's from Billy Blanks. Kick its butt!
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Whooo go team Michone!!! I hope to tap into my inner Michone throughout this weight loss journey!! Feel free to add me! The more support the better!
Welcome on board! We can do this together!
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Hey All! I will be your team captain for this challenge and I am really looking to kick some Zombie *kitten*! I will need for everyone to start getting their goals around and PM me so I can get the spreadsheet started. Here are the official instructions:
Step One:
On February 3rd or before:
Choose a team, introduce yourself on the Talking Dead thread of that team and read the challenge on the Walking Dead thread of that team. There are no limits on team size. Scoring will be averaged 'per capita' so that small teams have the same chances of winning each week as do large teams.
Step Two:
Week 1 February 3rd-8th
Set your goals and send them in to your team captain so they can start a spreadsheet.
If you are looking to lose weight, do an official weigh in and take before pics.
Inches? Measure yourself and take before pics.
Run faster? Time your best run and see if you can beat it at the end of the challenge.
Improve your strength or endurance? Take notes on what you are doing now and plan out how you are going to improve.
Step Three:
Complete the 3 Cardio, Strength and Food Challenges in your team's Walking Dead thread and send your results to your team captain by Saturday at Midnight Central. Scoring is as follows:
Completed Cardio Minimums: +1
Completed Weight Training/Resistance Training Minimums: +1
Completed Food Intake Goals: + 1
These will be added to the Character points that your Character earned for you on the last episode*, scored as follows:
Walker kills: +1
Living enemy kills: +2
*Week One's kills will be based on the mid season finale.
Example calculation:
A 20 member team has 15 members complete all 3 challenges= 45 points
3 members complete 2 of the challenges= 6 points
2 members don't check in and haven't arranged for an absence. =0 points
Your team's Character killed 3 zombies and 1 living enemy in the last episode = 5 points.
Total 56 points divided by 20 people is a final score of 2.8
Step Four:
Watch the show Sunday night and cheer for your Character to kill as many Walkers and living enemies as possible and hope they stay alive!
If your Character dies, your entire team must immediately join the Walker Horde.
Step Five:
Each Monday, check your team's Walking Dead board for winning team and MVP announcements, rewards, new weekly challenges and penalty exercises assigned by the winners.
Other Notes:
a)Each team will face different levels of intensity based on that character's strengths and on their performance in the past episode. For example, Daryl and Michonne will face much tougher challenges than any of the children.
b) A winning team will be chosen each week. Winning teams get to hand out punishment exercises to the other teams' members.
c) Each week every team captain will award one team member with a weekly MVP award. These awards will be based on participation and performance. MVP's will get highly sought after privileges and rewards for that week and will be immune from punishment exercises. Completing extra cardio minutes and/or being a motivational presence within your team will qualify you for possible MVP status.
d) At the end of the challenge on March 31st, an overall winning team will be announced, plus an MVP award will be given to one member of each team. Once again, this will be based on overall participation and performance.
Read each weekly challenge carefully and get to know your team members and your team captain. Most weeks you will be required to message your team captain your weekly challenge results, or occasionally a vote or a trivia question answer. Non participation for two weeks running will lead us to the assumption that you have been eaten by zombies. If you need to leave the challenge either temporarily or permanently, please inform your team captain of your absence so that you are not counted into the weekly totals.
I am a competitive but supportive person! I Know we can kick butt each and every week. Let's do this!
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Thanks Angi. I had totally forgotten about setting goals. Not sure what I want mine to be. maybe lose inches? Ill have a think about it and get back to you.0
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Thanks Angi. I had totally forgotten about setting goals. Not sure what I want mine to be. maybe lose inches? Ill have a think about it and get back to you.
Goals, I will give it more thought. Pictures might be a problem. I do not own a phone. My new camera has to many pixels to post on this site. I have misplaced my old camera. It will work if I can locate it. Thank you Angie for doing this with us and being our captain.
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The Fitspiration challenge doesn't have to be a picture anyway. At the end of the 9 weeks, just post a meaningful quote or a story that inspired you or that you feel will inspire others.Thanks Angi. I had totally forgotten about setting goals. Not sure what I want mine to be. maybe lose inches? Ill have a think about it and get back to you.
Goals, I will give it more thought. Pictures might be a problem. I do not own a phone. My new camera has to many pixels to post on this site. I have misplaced my old camera. It will work if I can locate it. Thank you Angie for doing this with us and being our captain.
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Happy Thursday! Where is the rest of our team?? Hello?? Lets start chatting it up in here!0
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Happy Thursday! How is everyone? I am meant to be doing college work today but instead I just had a nap on the couch! oops.
Only a few more days till TWD is back on our screens. yay!0 -
Happy Friday Team! Time is drawing near, I would really like to get started on my spreadsheet so please feel free to send me your goals, and starting stats anytime! Thanks!
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Happy Friday Team! Time is drawing near, I would really like to get started on my spreadsheet so please feel free to send me your goals, and starting stats anytime! Thanks!
Angi
Done. I have decided to go with body fat reduction as my goal so I will have to work by butt off with the strength training to meet that. And also possibly stop eating. I was thinking of kicking my boyfriend out for the duration of the challenge, it seems easier than constantly asking him not to eat junk in front of me!0 -
DO NOT KICK OUT THE BOYFRIEND! This is an added challenge. Ignore him. You can do it. And he will respect you more for not trying to push your healthy life style on him. And if it doesn't work you can always still kick him out. :laugh:
Beginning weight 147.2
Ok bench press it is.
BW: 61 pounds, ten reps. Of course I did a warm-up first. I did not have a spotter and the grip had to be a little narrower than I would like. Due to not wanting to crush my hands if I had to rack it quickly.
GW: 100 pounds, at least three reps
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Fine, i'll give him another chance!
That is a great goal Shelley. I was thinking of going for a weight training based one but since I have only started I don't really know how much improvement I can realistically expect.
Bench pressing 61 lbs to me sounds amazing! Last week I attempted 15kg (so about 33lbs) and I was afraid that I would squash myself under the bar! I'm so weak!! :sad:
When you say 61lbs does that include the weight of the bar or is the bar extra? I use a really tiny bar at the gym that has practically no weight in it so that makes my 15kg even more pathetic! I can only get better though! :drinker:0 -
Fine, i'll give him another chance!
That is a great goal Shelley. I was thinking of going for a weight training based one but since I have only started I don't really know how much improvement I can realistically expect.
Bench pressing 61 lbs to me sounds amazing! Last week I attempted 15kg (so about 33lbs) and I was afraid that I would squash myself under the bar! I'm so weak!! :sad:
When you say 61lbs does that include the weight of the bar or is the bar extra? I use a really tiny bar at the gym that has practically no weight in it so that makes my 15kg even more pathetic! I can only get better though! :drinker:
The bar weighs 10.5 and included in the total. I would have done better if hubby would have spotted me. But that is ok. I think setting a goal to get stronger would be great for you. If all you are lifting now is 33 pounds you have lots of room for improvement. And I would be willing to coach you and encourage you. I have baby weights also. They are so cute. Each plate weighs 1.25 pounds. I love them. I will not push it past a reasonable weight without a spotter. Let me tell you dropping a heavy weight on your chest hurts! But the bruise was awesome. :laugh:
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