2 week challenge
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Sounds totally doable, Chloe....what would your daily calories be based on Amy's calculator (RustyMoore)?0
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16870
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Where is everybody?!?!?
Today, I lift!0 -
Well, I did not get to run home, weather was not cooperating. I stayed under cals, no drinking but I still have only "saved" 500 cals for the weekend.
Monday, the holiday, I will have the 10k, so that will help.
I will try to run 10k Saturday and just rest Sunday.
Have a great Memorial Day weekend, everyone!0 -
Amy - what is the book you are reading (Rusty Moore)? Be sure to relax a bit before your race on Monday. If you run a 10k on Saturday, make it a really easy run so your muscles are recovered to run on Monday.
Using Amy's calculator - I should be eating 2000 calories/day just using my running time (not any training time). I have bumped to 1500 so I will keep it there for a bit longer but I would like to read what he says about the calculation and then maybe I will bump up again... maybe I really am not eating enough. I certainly haven't gained with the bump to 1500.
I have had a really great week despite having company. I have eaten pretty well and gotten all my running in and 2 lifting sessions. I lifted Monday and Tuesday and was so incredibly sore Wednesday and Thursday!
Beeps - I think everyone has been super busy, everyone has been pretty quiet for about a week now.
Have any of you read the book Strong Curves? What did you think? Are there other books on training/lifting that you would recommend?0 -
I was just thinking about Sexy Curves too, Shanaber, I haven't done it.
Rusty Moore of Fitness Blackbook put out this e-book I bought in March or early April-
http://rustymoorevisualimpact.net/
He also put out the free Abs Blueprint and I have his Vacation Body e-book as well.
If you are just looking for some lifting/training there are a bunch on bodybuilding.com, I am always finding something to try next-bizzy, ultimate female, jamie eason's live fit trainer, simply shredded, and 30-day Clutch. have you browsed on there?0 -
Have any of you read the book Strong Curves? What did you think? Are there other books on training/lifting that you would recommend?
I own Strong Curves and LOVE IT....however, I have NEVER done any of the work-outs because THAT book is heavy and inefficient to bring with me to the gym....boooooooooooo - I hope they come out with some kind of 'workbook' style thing that I can drag to the gym.
I have a ton of the New Rules of Lifting Series - I enjoy them all! Except Supercharged....that took WAY too much work organizing a d*mn workout. No thanks. I am definitely of the "give me my work-out and then leave me alone in the gym" type of gal.
If it is a long weekend for the American girls - I say HAVE A GOOD ONE!
For the rest of us, it is simply TGIF - good enough for me!0 -
Shan- I have a friend on MFP that absolutely loves Strong Curves and all the stuff by Bret Contreras. I have yet to actually purchase anything except NROLFW. I piecemeal stuff together, but I am really interested in Strong Curves. Could use more of that booty emphasis!
I have had a slow week in my fitness world. Busy family stuff + nagging UTI issues have thrown me off. But I am feeling much better and ready to go back to it! I only ran about 6-7 miles last week. And no star as I was 1400 calories over for the week, and likely missed 100 cals somewhere. Improvements in my consistent logging though. I used to stop logging if I was going over (used to as in last month- haha) but am making an effort to keep track no matter what.
Looking forward to hearing about your run Amy!0 -
I lifted yesterday, because I am out of town the next two days!0
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I'm on summer break!!!!!!!!!!!!
I weighed in today, after not having batteries in my scale for a week. No Change....which is good because my workouts have been off and I took a few days off. Now I'm ready to hit it hard. Going for a run...yes, a run....first time in nearly a year. Then, swimming!!!!!
I LOVE SUMMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
Thanks, all, the Bolder Boulder was fun! I did fine, my friend was slower than me but I was doing it for the social aspects so I just stayed with her. I finished in an hour 20 mins, but my Nike run ap said it was 1 hr 15 which is weird, but oh well. Then we walked to our car and it was about a mile and half away too!
I am going to say no star for me this week because I went to a buffet yesterday and even a quick add would be a pure guess. I think I did ok, we'll see about that weigh in Wednesday.0 -
Just checking in to say silver star for me...I was 546 over.
I got in 4 runs though (goal was 3) and all 3 of my chalean lifting workouts. So I would say overall it was a decent week!0 -
That sounds like a really great week Chloe!
Congratulations, again, Amy on a fantastic run! I have a friend that encourages me to stay on track with the habit of logging even when at a buffet or picnic potluck by doing the best I can to log. It helps stay accountable and gives you a closer estimate of your week. Its helping me!
My inlaws are coming this week from the Netherlands. I will be cleaning and shopping in addition to the normal day of kids school and hopefully getting a workout in. I am doing a 5k with my daughter in July so have been training with her (shes 9). I was doing 10ks fairly easily before we left Oregon but yesterday was struggling through a mile with her. Not happy!0 -
I am late posting - busy weekend!
I get a silver this week - I was over too like Chloe but not as bad as it could have been with my sister-in-law here. We ate out a bit but I kept myself in check pretty well (one really bad day with lunch and dinner out). I managed to get in all my runs and even a long one on Sunday and another short one today.
I made a flourless chocolate cake for dessert tonight that was ohhh sooo good! It has over 400 calories in a piece if you figure 8 servings but it is way too rich to eat a full piece.
Amy - I am so glad you had fun on your 10K! That is what it is all about really!!
Steph - you will get back to your running form pretty quickly. I think it will surprise you how quickly it will come back.
Chloe - Great job getting in more running than your goal! I would count that as an excellent week!
Kelly - I am looking forward to swimming too, just as soon as the pool warms up a bit!
Beeps - have a good trip (didn't you just get back? :happy: )!!
My goals for this next week are to finish up the month strong -
running 5 days,
strength train 2-3 days,
stretching and abs every day!
1500 calories/day - 10500 for the week
hit my macros (again) - especially protein
I have managed to keep that pound off even with the higher calories so I am going to keep at it and hopefully see another drop!
My daughter is coming home on Thursday for a wedding and I can't wait to see her!0 -
This wasn't a "pleasure" trip. I'll be home tonight.
Then I am doing 3 months of calorie-counting and weight-training (with UBER-regularity).
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Morning ladies!
Just doing a quick check-in as work is crazy busy today. I got a silver last week - definitely was using that "eating for two" excuse that needs to stop this week. Gained two pounds in the last week and a half :sad:
I'll be back to check in with everyone else, but real quick, my goals:
4 days working out (2 lift, 1 Cardio, 1 yoga)
WATER
Limit the treats
Work on cutting down the carbs
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I am feeling like I need a new challenge in June, I don't know, I figure starting in July I will do a Warrior Dash training plan, but I need something until then...
I think it would be good to be able to run a 10k readily, the training plan isn't too bad, 4 runs per week-sprints, incline intervals, easy run, long run. If I add in strength training it isn't too bad...
Steph, I know what you mean, I usually make an effort to log, but that buffet, there was way too much variety and there were things that i didn't like, took one bite and then no more...
I am determined to keep calories low this week, platinum star-style.0 -
Hey everyone! Thanks for checking in for the star challenge. I am still waiting to hear from Ris and Kelly.
I did okay over the weekend. I indulged a little more than normal, but not terrible. My friend, sister and I did some circuits Saturday morning (400 meters, 5 pushups, 10 sit ups, 20 squats) x4 and then walked the hills of the mountain complex. Sunday we walked about half an hour. She carried my daughter as she is training for a Ruck (sp?) event so it was fun. It was a nice relaxing weekend. We did a little shopping, had lunch out with 6 adults and 3 kids twice, grilled out for dinner at the condo, and spent the afternoon at the pool Saturday. I did not log over the weekend, so I get no star. I probably would have been over anyways.
I've got two weeks till vacation so I hope to eat well and get my workouts done. I should have gotten up this morning and ran, but my kid woke up at 6:30 and so we all just laid in bed for a bit and I may have fallen back asleep a little. I needed some extra sleep. I was up late over the weekend and didn't sleep incredible well. I think I can still manage 3 or 4 workouts this week maybe. We need to get going on house painting this weekend, so we'll see.
Hi to everyone! Let's have a great week!0 -
Amy- I love that "Platinum Star Style"
Im writing it down for in my kitchen!
Shanaber- Thanks for the encouragement. I hope so. Are your cal goals gross or net or halfy halfy? I hope you have a wonderful time with your daughter!0 -
I'm going with no star. It is probably silver but I'm to lazy to back log!I had 2400 calories left, didn't log two days, but I ate at home, nothing crazy.
This week WILL be PLATINUM- even though I was WAY over yesterday! It will be tough, but it just take two low days to make it work.
I agree with always logging. Sometimes I am surprised that I didn't go as crazy as I thought.
2 Week Goals
1. Log everything, be platinum
2. Three Lifts
3. 2 pilates/yoga
4. 4 Cardio - Like 30 min each or something
Oh, my sister in law wants me to get this groupon that has TRX and Barre. Who has tried TRX???0 -
Thanks Kelly. And enjoy summer!!! I went in a little late this morning and was just sort of dreading work today and thought it would be nice to have a summer vacation.....Sigh....
We usually do a round of TRX in my circuits class, so I have done some moves, but never a full class. I like the movements though; they make me sore.0 -
I am going to do 3 months of calorie-counting/control.
3 months of 3 x weekly weight-training...maybe 4!
I want to be right-on-target for September...so, I have to do this.
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Steph - My calorie goals are straight TDEE using 1500/day (not sure if that is net or gross) so I am not eating back or using the 'exercise calories'. I typically record everything and close it out, then add in my exercise for the day since I don't really care what the impact is to the bottom line.
Beeps - what happens in September?
Like Amy, I think I need a new goal, target or challenge - I will be running another half, but not until October so I might try to set a time goal. I certainly have time to work on it.
Have a great rest of the week - today still feels like Monday to me! :bigsmile:0 -
Ashley--sorry for the late check-in--silver star for me.
I'm way behind on this thread, as usual. Work has just been really busy lately and that's generally when I check in. Last week was pretty good exercise-wise, as I got in a few good (hilly) runs over the weekend as well as lots of (hilly) walks and some kayaking. Food wasn't great, hence the silver star, but so far I've been a little better this week.
My husband and I worked out a plan that he's going to take care of the baby Wednesday evenings so I can get a run in after work. I'll still be running a whole lot less than I did pre-baby, but I'm doing the NYC marathon in November so I need to start figuring out how to work in more days of running. It's less than ideal, but I think that I can probably get it done with a long run over the weekend, a short recovery run the other weekend day, and this new Wednesday run.
Work is calling, but I'll try to catch up with everyone when I get a chance!0 -
shanaber - in September, that means I am 2 months away from my impending DEXA scan, lol. And, i really wanted my bodyfat numbers to improve from Oct 31, 2013. So, it's time to GET SERIOUS about what I SAID I was going to DO in 2014, lol!
I am swamped at work....I don't think I can lift at lunch, today.
Boooooooooooooooooo.0 -
Here are this weeks results:
I got a short run in yestserday. I'm not ready for these hot and humid temps yet! I'm planning on lifting at lunch today. I'm glad I checked in because I was totally going to go out to lunch today, but now I have remembered my plan! So far so good this week. I still need to go and backlog Monday if I want to try for a star this week. Speaking of, I will be out for June so if we continue, somone else will need to take over. I've got vacation and am thinking about breaking from logging for a bit. We'll see how I feel after vacation. I better run. I'm pretty swamped at work too!0 -
I sort of enjoyed my rest day, no drinking and just a little over, which I wanted to be way under, sometimes that happens. So will try again tonight. Scale didn't move from last week.
I think one thing that was true of my lower scale weight was logging, so I am going to keep at it. Next week I might drop to 1500/day.0 -
Come join me, Amy!! I am at the 1,500 per day rate!! (Well, I go over a week, so that is 10,500 per week.)0
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I am at 1500/day too - go over once in a while but have done all right with it so far. Have even dropped a pound! So come join the 1500 club :flowerforyou:0
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Hi,
I was on the thread a in part 10 a while back and disappeared because my son went through a language regression and got diagnosed with autism. I have been dealing with getting him diagnosed and treated. Couple that with a fresh divorce and still living with my cheating ex who continues to screw everything with a skirt and in cutmd land you get carb loading! I've gained like 5 lbs and I'm feeling huge. Hoping for some inspiration to help me get it off. I realize that my ex was my major motivation to stay thin and I'm not ready to date yet but the pounds just make me feel ugly and I have enough problems!
Going to shoot for low calories the rest of the week and hope to jump in on monday0
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