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Question...I'm Team Beth and I usualy do my stuff at home. We do haev a little gym at work but not much is it. I do not have a weighted bar and was wonder if you guys have any suggestions of what I could use?0
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In the video he says to use a broom. I'd probably just to that.0
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I saw that but was hoping to make it more of a challenge0
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Can some send me the link to the Daryl video? I am not sure why but I cannot open the videos on my phone or on a computer.0
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Love it!0
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All Players
Last night's show opened with the Termites feasting on meat. Protein and strength training are the keys to having lean healthy muscles. If you haven't done so yet: make sure you are getting sufficient protein* and share your strength training routine on your team's thread.
*We recommend getting 1 gram of protein per lb of lean body mass as per the Eat, Train, Progress Group. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1464776/sign-up-sheet/p1
Am I the only person struggling with this????
By struggling I mean...not understanding how to calculate etc. Not struggling with eating protein. Which maybe I am...I can't tell....Lol!0 -
Just estimate your lean body mass by googling a lean body mass calculator. Then just see if you are getting that much protein. Your food diary tracks the grams for you. I try for 120 grams per day.MsTiffamee wrote: »
All Players
Last night's show opened with the Termites feasting on meat. Protein and strength training are the keys to having lean healthy muscles. If you haven't done so yet: make sure you are getting sufficient protein* and share your strength training routine on your team's thread.
*We recommend getting 1 gram of protein per lb of lean body mass as per the Eat, Train, Progress Group. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1464776/sign-up-sheet/p1
Am I the only person struggling with this????
By struggling I mean...not understanding how to calculate etc. Not struggling with eating protein. Which maybe I am...I can't tell....Lol!
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Thanks Cindy!0
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ok, an online calculator told me my current LBM is 125.33 (should be around 121.64 pounds it says) - so does that mean I should be eating about 125 grams of protein... A DAY??? I think MFP has it set to 77 grams.. and I am almost NEVER anywhere near that amount.... How can I increase my intake? without protein shakes please.. I cannot STAND the taste and texture of powder drinks....
And should I be working with 125 grams or protein even though I still have about 15 lbs to lose?0 -
WOW... that calculator says I should be eating 127 grams a day. I know lean protein rich diet is huge in weight loss and building muscles but really 127 grams. I manage 100 daily (peanut butter and nuts in general), I guess it's time to make my shakes again for after my workouts.0
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A lot of it depends on what you are doing. If you are weight training, the recommendation is for the higher amount. If I were you I'd shoot for a minimum of 75 to 100 for now and see how you feel from there. I usually get 100-125 a day, and aside from protein shakes, most of it comes from chicken breast, maybe yogurt, cottage cheese and peanut butter. And I still have about 20 - 30 lbs to lose. Re-lose, that is. Lol. So a good portion of my macros is protein. 25-30%.tracymayo1 wrote: »ok, an online calculator told me my current LBM is 125.33 (should be around 121.64 pounds it says) - so does that mean I should be eating about 125 grams of protein... A DAY??? I think MFP has it set to 77 grams.. and I am almost NEVER anywhere near that amount.... How can I increase my intake? without protein shakes please.. I cannot STAND the taste and texture of powder drinks....
And should I be working with 125 grams or protein even though I still have about 15 lbs to lose?
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Week 4 Challenge
Advanced:
Complete a minimum of 120 minutes cardio and 75 minutes of strength training of your choice. Whether you are trying to lose weight, maintain or gain, stay within your calorie goals for the week. You will earn your team 100 points for each of these three tasks for a total of 300 points provided you report on time.
Intermediate:
Complete 110 minutes of cardio and 65 minutes of strength training of your choice. Whether you are trying to lose weight, maintain or gain: stay within your calorie goals for the week. You will earn your team 100 points for each of these three tasks for a total of 300 points provided you report on time.
Beginner:
Complete 100 minutes of cardio and 55 minutes of strength training. Whether you are trying to lose weight, maintain or gain: stay within your calorie goals for the week. You will earn your team 100 points for each of these three tasks for a total of 300 points provided you report on time.
All Players
This week's episode was all about Beth, and later, Carol. So your week will be all about Beth or Carol. Any player can choose either character to follow this this week.
Beth Followers
1. Those who choose to follow Beth's exploits, do this ten minute mountain climbing video to practice your elevator escape again.
10 Minute Mountain Climber Workout:
http://youtu.be/Wo5TpbHjI74
2. Then choose one of Beth's bootcamp videos from week one, week two or week three and complete it.
Fitnessblender Bootcamp:
http://youtu.be/FhXhOwlY2Ck
Denise Austin: Strength Boot Camp Workout:
http://youtu.be/4APrCMWxrjY
Fighting Zombesity:
http://youtu.be/Bie-EhA4s2g
3. Beth showed courage, compassion and great strength of character. She killed an enemy, several Walkers and helped a new friend escape. Viewers have severely underestimated her. Have you underestimated yourself? If you want to push yourself to do more, you can ask to be put on a more advanced team or ask to have your own minimums raised.
Carol Followers
1. Those who choose to follow Carol's exploits can choose any video she did in the last three weeks and complete it.
Butt-of-course with Jillian.
http://youtu.be/U_JF3VYSuZE
Fitnessblender Kickboxing Workout:
http://youtu.be/UuUBRP3g73A
Great PUMPkin Halloween HIIT Workout:
http://youtu.be/Fv40WDLz-jk
2. Carol is in a dangerous place with a fierce enemy. Dawn is undoubtedly a fully trained and fit police officer. How do you stack up against her physically?
This is how fit Dawn would have had to be had to be to enter the police academy.
Pre-Academy Entry Physical Agility Testing:
http://youtu.be/QajrRGIBIPk
In short, there are five components:
300 meter run in less than 70.1 seconds
24 pushups in a minute or less
Jump vertically 15 inches
28 sit ups in a minute or less
1.5 mile run in 15 mins 55 seconds or less.
Or do fitnessblender ' s fit test:
Fitness Blender PFT - Physical Fitness Test:
http://youtu.be/bHFY0wXnpcY
Their test includes:
Timed mile
Timed pushups to failure
Timed squats to failure
Planks to failure
A flexibility test
Do one of the above tests and share your results with your team.
3. If you think you've made a vast improvement in the challenge, feel free to ask your captain if you can be promoted up a level to another more advanced team or want extra minimums to do.
Walker Horde:
Walkers had a very good week. You killed Gorman who was preying on Beth. As reward, you can choose any fun Halloween themed video from last week to complete.0 -
If it is not too much trouble, can someone send me the links to the videos so I can choose which one to follow. I apologize in advance for the trouble and greatly appreciate the assistance. I just still cannot view them on the computer or on mobile.0
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I'm on my cell to but when I've had trouble in the past I just Google the name if the workout. It works for some but not all.0
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For beths first video how did you guys count that on here? as a low aerobic or general exercise? I wasn't sure if I should count this as more of a cardio or strength?0
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I am always confused with the sets, reps, etc. In the Jillian Michaels butt video, she shows us a sequence of 5 moves and then tells us she wants us to do "25 of those, 5 sets". So.... I do the whole sequence 25 times? Or does one sequence equal a set and then I only do the sequence 5 times (5 sequences 5 times equals 25)?
I would think it's the first scenario because doing the sequence only 5 times doesn't seem like much. For now I will do the whole sequence 25 times, but for the future in case this comes up again, could someone else give me their interpretation? Thanks!0 -
I am always confused with the sets, reps, etc. In the Jillian Michaels butt video, she shows us a sequence of 5 moves and then tells us she wants us to do "25 of those, 5 sets". So.... I do the whole sequence 25 times? Or does one sequence equal a set and then I only do the sequence 5 times (5 sequences 5 times equals 25)?
I would think it's the first scenario because doing the sequence only 5 times doesn't seem like much. For now I will do the whole sequence 25 times, but for the future in case this comes up again, could someone else give me their interpretation? Thanks!
I thought you so the 25 reps of the sequence 5xs with maybe a few second breather in between.0 -
I am always confused with the sets, reps, etc. In the Jillian Michaels butt video, she shows us a sequence of 5 moves and then tells us she wants us to do "25 of those, 5 sets". So.... I do the whole sequence 25 times? Or does one sequence equal a set and then I only do the sequence 5 times (5 sequences 5 times equals 25)?
I would think it's the first scenario because doing the sequence only 5 times doesn't seem like much. For now I will do the whole sequence 25 times, but for the future in case this comes up again, could someone else give me their interpretation? Thanks!
I thought you so the 25 reps of the sequence 5xs with maybe a few second breather in between.
Oh wow, I hadn't thought of it that way. So do the sequence 25 times, like I did, but then do THAT 4 more times? So basically do the whole sequence 125 times in all.0
