TRUFFLE SHUFFLERS - We Work Out! **CLOSED**

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  • vampee
    vampee Posts: 103 Member
    Start Weight: 232
    Current Weight: 232....Ugh, no loss
    Goal Weight (for October): 220
    Day 1: Everyone gets all points today, due to exercises not being posted
    Day 2: Everyone gets all points today, due to exercises not being posted
    Day 3: Team challenge completed? Yes Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? Yes
    Day 4: Team challenge completed? Yes Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? Yes
    Day 5: Team challenge completed?Yes Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? Yes
    Day 6: Team challenge completed? Yes Under Calories and Drank 64oz water?No
    How Many Sleeping Crabs did you complete? one set of 50 plus 25 another day, just couldn't muster up the strength to finish the set. So one set total.
  • MacSkillz
    MacSkillz Posts: 417 Member
    Sorry I'm a little late!!

    Start Weight: 244.8
    Current Weight: 248.6 Another gain. :cry: I just can't win.
    Goal Weight (for October): 230
    Day 1: Everyone gets all points today, due to exercises not being posted
    Day 2: Everyone gets all points today, due to exercises not being posted
    Day 3: Team challenge completed? [YES] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [YES]
    Day 4: Team challenge completed? [YES] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [YES]
    Day 5: Team challenge completed? [YES] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [NO calories, YES water]
    Day 6: Team challenge completed? [NO] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [NO calories, YES water]
    How Many Sleeping Crabs did you complete? 100 sleeping crabs done. I was getting weird looks at the gym, but I got them done. haha
  • hefinator
    hefinator Posts: 260
    Alright Ladies!!! I've decided that each week, I am going to announce the biggest weight losers, and the highest point earners!! Also, I have updated the Google Doc with our team info listed:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvRU46hcNmxIdEVRam5JeGpvWVhlRWpwT1BfenFyQnc&hl=en_US

    The most weight and percent loss was by: myself. 3.6 lb loss, equating to 1.4% loss! I wanna see some nice numbers next week!!! I know that last week was rough for quite a few, so lets work hard this week and see some losses next week!

    The person who earned the most points is: VAMPEE! She completed the exercise challenged every day, only missed the team challenge by 1 day, and earned an extra 1.5 points doing the sleeping crab!

    Nice Job this week ladies. Again, it was a wild rough week for many, so lets stick together, and get through another week of awesome!!

    ~Holly
  • Thanks for staying on top of this Holly! Great job on the weight loss too!!! :flowerforyou:
  • hefinator
    hefinator Posts: 260
    question for you ladies.... how heavy are YOUR weights? I will be the first to admit, i'm horrible at using free weights. most of the exercises i've missed during our challenges, have been the one relying on weights. I do some of them, but i've been slacking lately due to personal obstacles, and am really trying to make sure i get in EVERY challenge exercise completed this month!!

    I noticed last month that a lot of the weight exercises were extremely challenging to me. i'm using 5lb weights. I've always thought i've had some buff guns hiding under the layer of fat, but apparently I was wrong!! So, I ask you all, how heavy are your weights? do you find the challenges to difficult, or too easy? would increasing or decreasing the amount of weight, make that much of a difference??

    Share your thoughts with the group!!

    -Holly
  • MacSkillz
    MacSkillz Posts: 417 Member
    The weights that I use are 6 lbs. If they were any less, then the workouts would be too easy for me. And if they were any more, they would be too hard. Until I can build up my strength, that's where I'm at for now. I tried a few different weights until I found the happy medium.
    When I start doing the sets, the first round is always easy. I fly through them like it's nothing. I usually have to remind myself to slow down a little and focus on my form. But then by the time I get to the third set, I can feel it in my arms and it takes me longer to get through.


    Holly, I would say with your weight, try a day using 3 lbs weights and then another day using 4 lbs. This way you can see which would be better for you and you'll be able to work your way up in a few months!
  • hefinator
    hefinator Posts: 260
    The weights that I use are 6 lbs. If they were any less, then the workouts would be too easy for me. And if they were any more, they would be too hard. Until I can build up my strength, that's where I'm at for now. I tried a few different weights until I found the happy medium.
    When I start doing the sets, the first round is always easy. I fly through them like it's nothing. I usually have to remind myself to slow down a little and focus on my form. But then by the time I get to the third set, I can feel it in my arms and it takes me longer to get through.


    Holly, I would say with your weight, try a day using 3 lbs weights and then another day using 4 lbs. This way you can see which would be better for you and you'll be able to work your way up in a few months!

    Thanx for the feedback!! I have some 3lb weights around here somewhere, i'll have to give those a try on thursday! I finished all sets last night with my 5 lb weights, but boy are my arms hating me today!!


    Also, and this is for everyone, I found a great youtube video for the Plyo - jacks. This is the way I did them, and they definitely work a range of muscles!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuE3uF1AptM


    Have Fun!!

    -Holly
  • cj2lose
    cj2lose Posts: 80 Member
    I think if 5lbs is making you sore then 5lbs is a good weight for you. Your suppose to have muscle fatigue at rep 12 on each set. So if 5lb weights start to get easy then up the weight. You want to make your body work otherwise it will never change or at least take forever to change. Soreness is good!
  • I use 5 lbs for most of it and 10s for the clean and press. You definitely want to feel some burn though Holly. I started everything with 3s when I started weights and am slowly working my way up...there are big guns in there somewhere !!!

    Ladies everyone is doing GREAT! Let's keep it up!!!!
  • MacSkillz
    MacSkillz Posts: 417 Member
    Current Weight: 247.1

    Day 1: Team challenge completed? [YES] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [YES]
    Day 2: Team challenge completed? [YES] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [YES]
    Day 3: Team challenge completed? [NO] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [YES]
    Day 4: Team challenge completed? [NO] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [NO calories, YES water]
    Day 5: Team challenge completed? [NO] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [YES]
    Day 6: Team challenge completed? [YES] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [NO calories, YES water]
    Day 7: Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [YES]
    0 Ab Dances :(
  • hefinator
    hefinator Posts: 260
    Week 3 is upon us!!! I created a new set of exercise challenges, but thought i'd hold off on those until next week. Withall the craziness of this month, i'd like to stick with the same exercises from last week, with a couple small changes.

    You will have 3 options this week for the challenges:
    1 - keep doing them exactly as they say - no changes.
    2 - add 3 reps to each set - that means 15 reps goes up to 18 and 12 reps goes up to 15.
    3 - keep the reps the same (15 and 12) but ADD 1 more set, doiing 4 sets of each exercise

    It is up to you what you would like to do. What makes it more challenging and what really works your muscles. the point system will be the same (do it, or don't do it)... but the benefits of the mix up are for you! So, here are the challenges:

    MONDAY - 3 sets of 12 Pulsing Squats, 3 sets of 12 Bridges with Leg Drop (per leg), 3 sets of 12 Plyo-Jacks, 3 sets of 12 Mountain Climbers

    TUESDAY - 3 sets of 15 Alternating Bicep Curls (per arm), 3 sets of 15 Lateral Raises, 3 Sets of 15 Skull Crushers, 3 sets of 15 Single Arm Clean and Press (per arm)

    WEDNESDAY - 3 sets of 12 Pulsing Squats, 3 sets of 12 Bridges with Leg Drop (per leg), 3 sets of 12 Plyo-Jacks, 3 sets of 12 Mountain Climbers

    THURSDAY - 3 sets of 15 Alternating Bicep Curls (per arm), 3 sets of 15 Lateral Raises, 3 Sets of 15 Skull Crushers, 3 sets of 15 Single Arm Clean and Press (per arm)

    FRIDAY - 3 sets of 12 Pulsing Squats, 3 sets of 12 Bridges with Leg Drop (per leg), 3 sets of 12 Plyo-Jacks, 3 sets of 12 Mountain Climbers

    SATURDAY - 3 sets of 15 Alternating Bicep Curls (per arm), 3 sets of 15 Lateral Raises, 3 Sets of 15 Skull Crushers, 3 sets of 15 Single Arm Clean and Press (per arm)

    EXERCISE LINKS:
    Skull Crushers: http://exercise.about.com/od/exerciseworkouts/ss/tricepexercises_3.htm

    Lateral Raises: http://exercise.about.com/od/exerciseworkouts/ss/shoulderexercis_2.htm

    Alternating Bicep Curls: http://exercise.about.com/od/exerciseworkouts/ss/bicepexercises_4.htm

    Clean and Press: http://exercise.about.com/od/exercisesformusclegroups/ss/compoundexercis_8.htm

    Pulsing Squats (do these WITHOUT the chair, once you have squatted down, pulse slightly lower 3 times before pressing up) : http://exercise.about.com/od/exerciseworkouts/ss/howtosquat.htm

    Bridges with Leg Drop: http://exercise.about.com/od/abworkouts/ss/advancedabexercises2_3.htm

    Plyo-Jacks: http://exercise.about.com/od/cardioworkouts/ss/cardioexercises_10.htm

    Mountain Climbers: http://exercise.about.com/od/cardioworkouts/ss/cardioexercises_3.htm


    INDIVIDUAL CHALLENGE: I'm keeping these Ab-Centric, since all the other excercises we do during the week target other areas. This is one that was sent to me by a friend, that i haven't tried yet, but now is as good a time as any!!
    http://youtu.be/fLAUkzbs734
    For each DAY that you do this video, you will get 1 bonus point towards your individual Points!!!

    Good luck this week team!!! You all are awesome!!!

    ~Holly
  • hefinator
    hefinator Posts: 260
    HELLO MONDAY!!!! Please provide me with the following info:

    MONDAY WEIGHT:
    Day 1: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water?
    Day 2: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water?
    Day 3: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water?
    Day 4: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water?
    Day 5: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water?
    Day 6: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water?
    How Many Ab Dances did you complete?


    Thanx Ladies!!! Can't wait to post this weeks results for you all!!

    ~Holly
  • trout3063
    trout3063 Posts: 121 Member
    MONDAY WEIGHT: and my weight 174.5...lost my little gain...yea!
    Day 1: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? yes
    Day 2: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? yes
    Day 3: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? yes
    Day 4: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? yes
    Day 5: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? yes challenge, not under calories, drank water
    Day 6: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? yes
    Day 7 : Sunday not challenge day, but we still should be under calories and water: Yes
    How Many Ab Dances did you complete? zero...
  • cj2lose
    cj2lose Posts: 80 Member
    I had a great workout week and what do I get for it?! A weight gain. Awesome. I know last Thursday I was just under 165 but while I did get a good 'workout' in on Sunday (helping someone move), I ate pizza so maybe that is my issue for today's weight. On to another week.

    Holly - I really liked your workout plan for last week so I am glad it is around again with optional changes. I felt I could get my own workout in plus the challenge workouts.

    MONDAY WEIGHT: 167.8

    Day 1: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? No on calories (just barely)
    Day 2: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? Yes
    Day 3: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? Yes
    Day 4: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? No on calories (just barely)
    Day 5: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? Yes
    Day 6: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? Yes

    How Many Ab Dances did you complete? I loved this video!! I did it 6 times.
  • Ending Weight: 232.2
    Day 1: Team challenge completed? Yes Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? Yes
    Day 2: Team challenge completed? Yes Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? Yes
    Day 3: Team challenge completed? Yes Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? Yes
    Day 4: Team challenge completed? Yes Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? Yes
    Day 5: Team challenge completed? No Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? Yes
    Day 6: Team challenge completed? Yes Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? No
    How Many Ab Dances did you complete? 4
  • hefinator
    hefinator Posts: 260
    Ending Weight: 259.8
    Day 1: Team challenge completed? YES Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? YES
    Day 2: Team challenge completed? YES Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? YES
    Day 3: Team challenge completed? YES Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? YES
    Day 4: Team challenge completed? NO Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? YES
    Day 5: Team challenge completed? NO Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? YES
    Day 6: Team challenge completed? YES Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? YES
    How Many Ab Dances did you complete? 5


    MY ABS ARE BURNING LIKE CRAZY STILL!! but i gained 1 lb! gonna work on adding some more cardio into my mix!
  • vampee
    vampee Posts: 103 Member
    Current Weight: 229

    Day 1: Team challenge completed? yes Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? yes
    Day 2: Team challenge completed? yes Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? yes
    Day 3: Team challenge completed? yes Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? yes
    Day 4: Team challenge completed? yes Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? yes
    Day 5: Team challenge completed? yes Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? yes
    Day 6: Team challenge completed? yes Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? yes
    Day 7: Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? yes
    How many ab dances did you cokmplete? 3
  • MacSkillz
    MacSkillz Posts: 417 Member
    I think the video for the Individual Challenge just killed me.
  • hefinator
    hefinator Posts: 260
    Sorry for the delay!! its been a bit hectic for me lately!! I have updated the Google Doc with our team info listed:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvRU46hcNmxIdEVRam5JeGpvWVhlRWpwT1BfenFyQnc&hl=en_US

    The most weight loss was VAMPEE with 3 lbs lost!!! The most weight percentage loss was TROUT3063 with 1.4%!!! Way to go ladies!!!

    The person who earned the most points this week was: CJ2LOSE! not only did she complete the weekly challenges, but also did 6 of the ab dances!!!

    So glad you gals liked the Zumba Dance!! Its definitely an ab burner!! You all did a great job this week!! Lets make this next one EVEN BETTER!!!

    ~Holly
  • vampee
    vampee Posts: 103 Member
    I am so discouraged. I have been doing my challanges but I am stuck at 229. There is no way I will be getting close to my end month goal of 220. I am hoping being stuck this week is due to a certain monthly thing and that by next week I will see some results. Ugh,,,,:grumble:
  • hefinator
    hefinator Posts: 260
    Happy Monday ladies!! Its the last week of October!! Lets go out with a big bang!!! i mixed up the sets just a little, but it should be an awesome week!! Although I mixed it up a bit, I wanted to give you all the same 3 options from last week, to further mix it up.

    You will have 3 options this week for the challenges:
    1 - keep doing them exactly as they say - no changes.
    2 - add 3 reps to each set - that means 15 reps goes up to 18 and 12 reps goes up to 15.
    3 - keep the reps the same (15 and 12) but ADD 1 more set, doiing 4 sets of each exercise

    Without further ado... your last week of October Challenge Exercises!!

    MONDAY - 3 sets of 12 Side Lunge with Windmill Arms, 3 sets of 12 Jumping Jacks with front kicks, 3 sets of 12 Pulsing Squats, 3 sets of 10 Burpees

    TUESDAY - 3 sets of 15 Alternating Bicep Curls (per arm), 3 sets of 15 Lateral Raises, 3 Sets of 15 Kickbacks, 3 sets of 15 Single Arm Clean and Press (per arm)

    WEDNESDAY - 3 sets of 12 Side Lunge with Windmill Arms, 3 sets of 12 Jumping Jacks with front kicks, 3 sets of 12 Pulsing Squats, 3 sets of 10 Burpees

    THURSDAY - 3 sets of 15 Alternating Bicep Curls (per arm), 3 sets of 15 Lateral Raises, 3 Sets of 15 Kickbacks, 3 sets of 15 Single Arm Clean and Press (per arm)

    FRIDAY - 3 sets of 12 Side Lunge with Windmill Arms, 3 sets of 12 Jumping Jacks with front kicks, 3 sets of 12 Pulsing Squats, 3 sets of 10 Burpees

    SATURDAY - 3 sets of 15 Alternating Bicep Curls (per arm), 3 sets of 15 Lateral Raises, 3 Sets of 15 Kickbacks, 3 sets of 15 Single Arm Clean and Press (per arm)

    EXERCISE LINKS:
    Kickbacks: http://exercise.about.com/cs/exerciseworkouts/l/blupperbody.htm

    Lateral Raises: http://exercise.about.com/od/exerciseworkouts/ss/shoulderexercis_2.htm

    Alternating Bicep Curls: http://exercise.about.com/od/exerciseworkouts/ss/bicepexercises_4.htm

    Clean and Press: http://exercise.about.com/od/exercisesformusclegroups/ss/compoundexercis_8.htm

    Side Lunge with Windmill Arms: Stand with legs wide, arms straight out to the sides and parallel to the floor. Bend the right knee into a side lunge and bring the left arm down towards the foot. Come back up, rotating the arms, and lunge to the left, bringing the right arm down towards the floot. Continue lunging side to side (your arms will move like a windmill). The faster you go and the lower you lunge, the harder it is.

    Jumping Jacks with front Kicks: Do one jumping jack. After you jump the feet back together, bring the right knee up and snap the foot out in a front kick (don't extend the leg all the way, but keep a small bend in the knee). Do another jumping jack and kick with the left foot.

    Pulsing Squats (do these WITHOUT the chair, once you have squatted down, pulse slightly lower 3 times before pressing up) : http://exercise.about.com/od/exerciseworkouts/ss/howtosquat.htm

    Burpees: http://www.exrx.net/Aerobic/Exercises/Burpee.html


    INDIVIDUAL CHALLENGE: I'm adding the Zumba dance again this week!! its an ab killer and tons of fun! remember, it's 3 minutes long. I want to encourage you all to keep your abs tight and focus on them during the dance. if you just move wildly around, you will cause a back injury, and that's no fun!!!
    http://youtu.be/uomdpE8VXXc
    For each DAY that you do this video, you will get 1 bonus point towards your individual goal!


    HAVE AN AWESOME WEEK LADIES!!
    ~Holly
  • hefinator
    hefinator Posts: 260
    HELLO MONDAY!!!! Please provide me with the following info:

    MONDAY WEIGHT:
    Day 1: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water?
    Day 2: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water?
    Day 3: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water?
    Day 4: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water?
    Day 5: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water?
    Day 6: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water?
    How many days did you do the Trainer Bob Ab video?

    Once I have results from everyone, I will update the google doc and post for all!!! You Ladies in for another month?! Let me know if you would like to stay on for November. and if so, any suggestions for what you would like to see!! This has all been a learning experience for me (what works for my body and doesn't) and I hope we are all learning together!

    -Holly
  • MacSkillz
    MacSkillz Posts: 417 Member
    MONDAY WEIGHT: 244
    Day 1: Team challenge completed? [YES] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [YES]
    Day 2: Team challenge completed?[YES] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [YES]
    Day 3: Team challenge completed? [YES] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [YES]
    Day 4: Team challenge completed?[YES] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [YES]
    Day 5: Team challenge completed?[YES] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [YES]
    Day 6: Team challenge completed? [NO] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [YES]
    How many days did you do the Trainer Bob Ab video? 4




    Also, I'm not going to be much help this week. I've got a viral infection in my throat. :frown: I'll do what I can, but I can already tell you, it's not gonna be a lot.
  • vampee
    vampee Posts: 103 Member
    MONDAY WEIGHT: 229.5 (1/2 pound loss)
    Day 1: Team challenge completed? [YES] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [YES]
    Day 2: Team challenge completed?[YES] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [YES]
    Day 3: Team challenge completed? [YES] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [YES]
    Day 4: Team challenge completed?[YES] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [YES]
    Day 5: Team challenge completed?[YES] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [YES]
    Day 6: Team challenge completed? [YES] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [YES]
    How many days did you do the Trainer Bob Ab video? 6
  • MONDAY WEIGHT: Same
    Day 1: Team challenge completed? [YES] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [YES]
    Day 2: Team challenge completed?[NO]Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [YES]
    Day 3: Team challenge completed? [NO] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [YES]
    Day 4: Team challenge completed?[NO] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [YES]
    Day 5: Team challenge completed?[NO] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [YES]
    Day 6: Team challenge completed? [NO] Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? [YES]
    How many days did you do the Trainer Bob Ab video? 1

    Sorry ladies, I really sucked last week. I was doing an arts and crafts project to support my little brother's football team during the playoffs. I did get in my usual morning workout with my workout buddy, but I was so busy doing the project after work I didn't get my nightly challenge workouts in! Keep up the good work ladies!
  • MacSkillz
    MacSkillz Posts: 417 Member
    uh oh.... where did everyone go?? :frown:
  • vampee
    vampee Posts: 103 Member
    I was certain I would log in after work and class and see way more updates. Hmmmmm :huh:
  • hefinator
    hefinator Posts: 260
    seems like everyone trails off the last week of every month!! we'll have to do something to change that next month!!!
  • cj2lose
    cj2lose Posts: 80 Member
    Sorry I was MIA!! Definitely discouraged with this month. Gotta get back into it.

    MONDAY WEIGHT: same

    Day 1: Team challenge completed? Yes Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? No, yes water
    Day 2: Team challenge completed? Yes Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? No, yes water
    Day 3: Team challenge completed? Yes Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? Yes
    Day 4: Team challenge completed? Yes Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? Yes
    Day 5: Team challenge completed? No Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? No, yes water
    Day 6: Team challenge completed? No Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? No, yes water
    How many days did you do the Trainer Bob Ab video? Oops I did the same video from the previous week, but only 3 times.
  • trout3063
    trout3063 Posts: 121 Member
    MONDAY WEIGHT: well I was in Vegas Monday....so I weighed when I got home and I was 174...
    Day 1: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? yes, yes
    Day 2: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? yes, yes
    Day 3: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? yes, yes
    Day 4: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? no, no
    Day 5: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? no, no
    Day 6: Team challenge completed? Under Calories and Drank 64oz water? no, no
    Day 7: Under Calories and drank water.....yes and yes
    How many days did you do the Trainer Bob Ab video? none

    Wished I'd turned on my GPS while walking around Vegas....would have been interesting to know how many miles we put in!
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