2 week challenge
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Chloe, I think the work-out looks good. Just remember to change it up every 6 weeks - 8 weeks at the most. (That might mean, instead of doing back squats, to do one-legged squats, instead of doing deadlifts, doing some one-legged point work, etc.)
Better - I think you are KILLING everything you try. This is very inspirational.
It's been a so-so week for me. Maybe I'll make it to the gym, today, maybe not....I have a meeting that is going to bleed into my lunch hour and that will be the deciding factor.
I am going to design my excel spreadsheets, today, for the NROL4Abs program. That way, I'll actually be all set to give it a whirl next week. I don't ever like the "learning curve", because it takes too long and I'm just flipping pages in a book to try and figure out what the hell I'm supposed to do. I look like a doofus!
Anyway, enough BAD talk....my sister reminded me, this morning, that I'm supposed to be feeling the GOOD FEELING. (I'm struggling with A LOT of anxiety, just now.) So, I am going to FOCUS ON THE GOOD FEELINGS and let everything else wash away.
I will come back Monday with a new 2-week challenge for myself. Have a good weekend, all!0 -
Happy Friday all! I am ready for a nice evening in (shrimp and pasta tonight! Yum! Gotta eat my carbs while I can)
FINALLY broke 141. I am hoping that with the decreased carbs and work outs next week that I can dip into the 130s and hopefully reveal fat loss that water and glycogen has been covering? Wishful thinking perhaps, but worth a try!
Chloe - I wouldn't do all those on the same day. Divide them into A and B work outs and alternate those. I would also add in core work like planking.
Ashley - sounds like you're on the right track!
Beeps - I like getting into new programs-with every exercise its a mental challenge and you'll be able to test yourself. Also, my burn and heart rate is always WAY higher the first time I do a work out."The best workout is one of you've never done."0 -
Thanks Beeps; that is kind.
Awesome Kate! I keep seeing your ticker move down. That's great! Hard work IS paying off.
I finished the week out pretty well. I only did 2x 6w6p, but I got a long walk/run in yesterday and had 2 great runs earlier in the week. I drank more than I should have both Friday and Saturday, but didn't eat too terribly. I feel decent today. I'm going to shoot for 3x 6w6p again and 2 runs this week. Is it time for new goals? I think I'll do one more week of 6w6p after this week and maybe even do it almost exclusively that week; like 4-5x to finish it out. My husband is leaving town and my parents will be in town next weekend, so things may be a little nutty.
I've been trying to up my protein. I made some protein cheesecakes that are pretty yummy from Greek yogurt, protein powder, eggs, cottage cheese, blueberries and some other stuff. They are a treat and pack some protein!
Hope you all had great weekends and are refreshed!0 -
Morning!
Alright everyone, 2 (3 actually) week goals!
1. Hit my macros all days but 1 (my non adherent day)
2. Get back to eating clean - not white breads etc (shouldn't be hard since I can't really eat bread with 20% carbs anyways)
3. Get in 4 LP lifting work outs, 4 recovery and walk for at least 4 hours a week.
I made turkey muffins and cooked up 3.5 lbs of chicken Saturday so I am ready for the week! I am going to have to plan ahead a bit - my sister leaves for two semesters in Spain Saturday and we have some eating events etc. I am going to stick as closely as possible to macros but not hate myself if I can't get it exactly...That said, I need to be close!
In happy news, I weighed in UNDER 140 over the weekend 138.8 on Saturday and 137.8 on Sunday which is the lowest weight in I've had in the almost 1.5 years I've been on MFP - WOO HOO. I am optimistic that will continue to drop as I cut carbs. Here's to hoping! I might see 135 by the end of this thing yet.0 -
That's great news, chui!! How awesome that your goals are being realized right in front of your eyes! You have worked VERY hard for these - you have EARNED them all!
My 2-week-challenge goals:
1. Reduce carbs to <100g, daily;
2. Get in 3 x lifting sessions each week; and
3. No late-night snacking.
Even though there's a week until my kids start school, it FEELS like summer has already ended. I guess that's when you KNOW it's time to HIT IT HARD!
We can do this, ladies!0 -
OK, official goals are:
1. 6w 6p 3x
2. Run 2x
3. 100g + protein per day
4. Carbs <175g per day (this sounds like a lot compared to you all; I think due to the fact my cals are set to 1900.)
5. Be reasonable with alcohol
I am always thinking ahead, so I think once I wrap up 6pack I'm going to do a couple weeks of HIIT and running, take it easy my birthday week (9/27) and pick up with heavy lifting again in October. At some point my nutrition goals will be changing pretty drastically when I cut the nursing, so we'll see how that all plays in.0 -
It's 11am and I'm emotionally exhausted. Drop offs at Pre-k 3 did not go well and I"m second guessing starting my youngest in 3 full days a week of preschool. This morning was draining. I don't know if I can do it again on Thursday.
I did get my workout in, but health and fitness is farthest from my mind right now. Luckily, I prepped last night because I'd be ordering chinese and a giant Cherry Coke had I not!
I hope your Monday is going better! Just dropped in to say hello since I"m back to the grind today. Tomorrow *fingers crossed* I'll be more informative and supportive!!!0 -
That's very exciting, Kate! You inspire me:)
Reese, you seem to be doing well, if you can get in the workouts and prepping without thinking:)
Ashley, your goal look great, and so do yours, Beeps, you can do this!
My sister and nieces are visiting and we stay active, Water World yesterday, but I haven't been eating well or working out. When she leaves Wednesday I will be ready to buckle down, got the organix delivery tomorrow.0 -
Kate- That is awesome! I have to say I am jealous, but also I know if I was working as hard as you then I would be seeing results too. But, I am not.
Beeps- Great goals, yes I think this is the time of year when everyone starts to crack down again and start getting serious, and I am ready for that also!
Ashley- Sounds like you have a fabulous plan!
Mama- Hang in there! I'm sure your boys are having a great day and missing you also!
Amy- Have a great time visiting with your family!
So I typically turn down junk food at work when people bring it in for bdays, etc. But, today my one coworker who makes the best desserts on the planet, made a key lime pie, which also happens to be my favorite dessert. So I had a slice, but I skipped lunch bc I wasn't hungry at all. Got in all my workouts this weekend, and actually didn't eat too bad except for a blizzard from DQ yesterday and beer at the baseball game for my husbands bday Saturday. Had a very stressful morning with some issues with a coworker and I am nervous about an 3rd interview I have tomorrow, so my stomach has been in knots all morning as it is. I hope everything works out for the best and I am just trying to stay positive :happy:0 -
Ashley, my cals are set at 1,810....but, I have a higher protein requirement. I'm supposed to be hitting >150 on my protein....but, often don't quite get there. I do usually get >125 protein, though!
mama - I think orientations are ALWAYS hard....I think if your son can just make it through this week, you will see him blossom and grow in incredible ways! Of course, you and your husband know best, but take some solace in knowing that, when your son is 20 years old, he won't remember a THING about these days (even if you do!).
Amy - have fun with your visiting family....sounds like it's fun!
Chloe - yes, stay positive. You really ARE doing awesome things!!0 -
I started NROL4Abs today....my triceps (of all things!) are SCREAMING at me! It's "change-it-up" time.....so, hopefully my muscles will respond and I'll start really getting into this, again.
I have to take month-end photos/measurements at the end of this week. And, GASP, I have to step on the scale!!!!!!!!!!!! Ugh.0 -
Hi all!
Day one of low carbs down...I don't begin to know how people like >20 g of carbs. That is NUTS. Going for chinese food tonight...if I get the grilled chicken in the light sauce with veggies, don't touch the rice, crab rangoon etc. I should be good. I will probably drink a protein shake prior and then fill up on my light chicken and veggies and hopefully will be so full I won't be tempting to steal too many bites of other people's fatty, carby, delicious food!
Did LP's circuit last night, it was a good work out, nothing crazy. I am used to having some bigger lifts in there but it was okay. Counting down to the days of maintenance
Good luck wih the measurements beeps!0 -
Still feeling a bit emotional but I'll try to keep my non-fitness rant short. My youngest did well once we left. It's just going to be a huge adjustment for everyone. My oldest did wonderful as well. Once we get a few weeks under our belt, I think we'll be good to go. Just hard to see your babies upset, especially so young!
Got in an extra workout last night to burn off some steam-quick HIIT but felt great. Eats were good and lots of food stuff (okay not lots since I'm at a big deficit!) but still good stuff packed. Hopefully things go as planned because I'm supposed to lift with DH tomorrow afternoon and I could use some time alone with my big man!
Kate- You are doing amazing...in the home stretch...the results you are seeing have to be a positive reinforcement for the work you are doing. I look forward to hearing your overall recap at the end of your LP experiment!
Beeps-Good luck with the measurements! Triceps baby! Yes, My biceps are screaming at me today as well, I'd love it if my triceps were though...darn bat wings. :laugh:
Chloe- Hope everything with work settles down and good luck on the next interview.
Amy- DH is talking about actually doing Halloween costumes this year...we have NEVER done anything 'adult' for Halloween so I'm trying to hone in and use that as some incentive as well. DH wants to go as Bane so of course I'm thinking of Cat Woman to stick with the theme...but not sure these legs were built for that suit! :laugh: It's a goal either way!!0 -
chui - this is my day 1 of REALLY low carbs. Prepping for photos on the weekend....so, I have to be SUPER low on the carbs to flatten tummy pooch. Then, after pics, I'm going to REALLY try to just lay-off the carbs for a LONG TIME and see what happens with measurements, scale-weight, etc. My birthday is swinging around. And, I want to reach my goals. So, I just have to remain 100% focused on that.
mama - I hear you on how hard it is to see little ones weep as they go through new things....I remember it like it was yesterday! Oh yes, it WAS yesterday!! (my 11 year old STILL cannot handle new things.....when we went on vacation and there were some kids in the playground, he REFUSED to go play with them. I walked him over to introduce him to them - his sister was already i the mix - and he DUG HIS FINGERNAILS INTO THE PALM OF MY HAND, instead of crying, but ANXIETY was written all over his limp body.) I hope you get some time with your husband - you DESERVE IT!
I am only focusing on lifting for the next while. I'm taking rest days, in between, instead of getting my cardio in. Because I am preparing for a serious calorie-deficit, I just won't have the energy for all the exercise. Remember, for me, abs are made in the kitchen!!0 -
Hi ladies,
I've been in lurk mode for the past few weeks (months? I can't even remember my last challenge), but I'm attempting a come back. I've been having some fertility issues and some job change stuff going on, so I've been slipping on the logging and posting, and it's definitely showing in my waistline. So I think I'm at a place where I can get back on track and focus on nutrition and exercise a little more. In just under a month I'll be starting a job with much more reasonable hours, so I'll really have no excuse not to eat well and fit in more exercise.
So I know I'm at least a day off, if not a week off, on setting goals, but mine is to start logging everything again, and once I get that back under control I'll work up from there.0 -
Hi Ris.....sorry to read about the stress in your life. Not fun. I hope your new job brings some solace and refuge.
And, I'm glad to read that you are climbing back on the nutrition/fitness train....just one foot in front of the other, right?0 -
Hello ladies!
Kate- Sounds like you have a great plan....Chinese food is a tough one, esp with all the carbs and sodium. And can I just say you have done sooo amazing, your pic looks nothing like you do now!
Reese- Hang in there with the kiddos I am sure it will get easier as time goes on.
Beeps- good luck with the carb cutting
Ris- welcome back and sorry to hear of your troubles, hope things get better for you!
Work still sucks, just immature b****** that thinks she needs to be in everyone elses business. It's one of those people that constantly has to bully or have an issue with someone at all times and apparently its my week to be bullied. On the plus side the interview went pretty well. I don't want to get my self too excited though, but I think this would be a great career move for me if it all goes well, so fingers crossed Eating is going good so far this week. I still need to get in my weights today, I think I may get that out of the way now. Keep up the great work! 0 -
Hey, ya'll. I've been working out for about 60 minutes or more per day-walking, elliptical, or workout DVDs for pilates, yoga, and various dance workouts. My man says I workout too much, and I do find myself tempted to do up to two hours or more at times, but it is so friggin' addictive! Losing weight during the three weeks or so that I have been doing it, so I am feeling good:)
Great work for everyone making the commitment and backing it up!0 -
Miss you ladies terribly!! I had two Zumba trainings over the weekend. One I worked and one I got a new license to work with kids 3-12. My schedule at school is insane and I see kids back to back to back! Today I had 15 min to eat lunch at my desk :huh: Last year I worked Tues 9:30-2:30. Wed 8-4 and Thurs 8-11. This year I am Tues Wed Thurs 8-4, plus my classes, so this is quite an adjustment for me.
I did so great last week with food, blew it Sunday and have been off since, ugh!! Gonna do my best the rest of the week to get back on. The girl I used to train asked if I can train her again. I was in my best shape last summer when I trained her because I got my weights in at the same time. She is on MFP too so we encouraged each other. So we start Monday, Labor Day. I will be revving it up then because I will hopefully be used to my new schedule.
Quick comments:
Kate - you ROCK! Congrats, so inspiring! The food I make repeatedly is on my FB page . Click on the pic of food and I post the recipe there. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Get-Fit-with-Jen/159021120808030
Beeps - Hope she stops stalking you and it turns out to be nothing! new plan sounds great, get it!
Mama- glad you baby is doing better about leaving you to go to school.
Chloe - great job getting back to it!! I sure hope the biotch backs off! Nobody needs extra stress at work!
Ris - welcome back...I'm STILL trying to get back into the swing of things!
Amy - Enjoy the rest of your visit with your family!
Ok ladies, I brought home work with me...gotta get to it!0 -
It's good to hear from everyone. Things are going well this week for me so far. I'm finding with the increased protein, I'm not having any problem keeping my cals in check. Of course I haven't been drinking this week either....yet. Yay me. I went over my self imposed carbs (even though I have my macros set to 30-30-40) yesterday but I really wanted a fudgesicle. I got a half @ssed workout in last night. Husband and baby were home early (dr. apt) and so I planned on just walking with the baby after dinner, but it felt nice so I did a little running in my not running shoes and not running bra. It felt good to sweat and get my HR up some. And I find I like running at that time. It's been too hot to run outdoors with stroller this week at 5:30 so maybe I'll mix things up! I'm 6w6p-ing tonight and we'll see how the rest of the week pans out. I'm off Friday - Tuesday so that will be nice.
Question: Does protein powder cause any of you to have gas? I started adding it to my oatmeal and not sure if its that or the flax. I need to do some experimenting next week removing each and see what happens.
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Better_Balance - I do find that a number of different protein powders DO cause additional "gas" - my protein bars, moreso than my protein powder, actually, though. Switch brands, I'd say, and you might have better luck.
Hi jen!! I'm glad you are back into the swing of it. You remain my hero.
I finally whipped through my new "Oxygen" magazine, yesterday....it had coverage of the Toronto women's muscle events. I kind of skimmed to see if Ashley happened to be in it - but nope. I also skimmed to see if Ashley's trainer happened to be in it - but nope. (At least, neither of them finished in the Top 5 - so they may certainly have competed, just not finished Top 5.)
As always, I find the magazine VERY inspirational....they had a 51-year-old in there whose body was SMOKING HOT. Gives me some hope that I can still move in that direction, anyway.
This is day 2 of VERY low-carb eating. And, I'm aiming for significantly lower calories, too. I guess this is my form of a "cut". I know I'm LATE to the summer party (most people "cut" in the spring), but my birthday is in November, so that is always my "get 'er done" date.
I hope to get my lifting in, today, but I have a mediation I have to attend over the lunch-hour. Maybe I can sneak it in this afternoon. If not, I'm not going to beat myself up about it. Watching my carbs and lowering my calories will take all the will-power I have!0 -
Hey everyone, still feeling lousy so I started taking allergy medicine. The pollen count here is high so hopefully this will help. I can't wait for the kids to start school so I can get myself onto a better schedule and get back on track. I will be working more hours which means more money, but I will also have more time to workout. I have also decided to go back to taking three dance classes a week - ballet, modern & jazz so I am looking forward to that as well.
Kate & Beeps - good luck with the low carb thing - that has always been a challenge for me
Mama - hang in there, your little one will adjust, I know it's hard. Thankfully when my daugter was little I worked for a school with child care and even though she cried when I dropped her off my office was down the hall so I heard that she stopped as soon as she knew I was gone.
Ris - welcome back, logging again is a good way to get started
Chloe - glad your interview went well, good luck!
Jen - thank you for your FB page, can't wait to try out some of those receipes!0 -
seximami--congrats on your loss the past few weeks! If you're enjoying it, keep up the exercise!
jeno--sounds like a crazy schedule! I have no doubt you'll get back on track with food.
Ashley--nice work with not drinking! That's my biggest weakness. I haven't noticed anything with my protein powder, but I've been having a protein drink every day for quite a while and I think you body tends to get used to those types of things after a while. Whether it's the protein powder or the flax, I'm guessing the gas will go away eventually.
Beeps--I haven't read Oxygen in a while but it is definitely inspirational. You're definitely heading in the right direction!
Abigal--I'm sorry to hear you're feeling lousy, but hopefully the allergy medicine will help! And those dance classes sound like fun.
Well I've made it through 3 days of logging and getting in some decent exercise. I have a triathlon in a week and a half so this weekend will be my last weekend to train, which will hopefully give me some inspiration.0 -
About to head into day 2 with the littlest one. Big man doing great, little man tells me last night 'I won't cry tomorrow mommy!' Such a doll.
Ris- Sorry to hear things have been so hectic! Great job getting the training in for the triatholon! That's amazing!
Abigal- Things seems like they are going well (aside from the pollen!) that's awesome!!
Beeps- Low carbs suck, but do provide results. Stick with it - is today your last low carb day or are you going a few days past measure/weigh in?
Ashley- I couldn't tell you what it is since eating healthier that gives me gas...everything I think! Ugh!
Jen- Glad you popped on! Things have got to be hectic for you- what a schedule! Keep at it girl, glad you have a plan!0 -
As fpr myself, well...I'm still plugging away. The scale still reads the same, sometimes up, but never down. I've set MFP to 1800 40/30/30 with doing Supreme 90 and then trying to add in 3 days of 'extra' workouts. I've met that challenge for the past 2 weeks. I had one overage day Sunday. But many under days as well. Still no budging, and nothing fits any better. I am going to try and complete the rest of this week at this set up and then have DH take measurements. If there isn't a change, I had been eyeing Kate's LP progress. I've read it, I'm just a little scared to be frank. Kate has done an amazing job with it. I'm terrible with calorie deficits, much better with carb deficits! :laugh: And with my training schedule...I'm not sure how it will go. But at this point, it doesn't seem I'm making progress so it might be time to reassess.0
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Abigail - I'm glad you're back in dance....you love it SO much!
Ris - a triathalon is a BIG DEAL....congrats on getting your training done - I think you'll KILL IT.
mama - it's a good idea to re-assess, I think. Focus on what YOU want, and then plan to get there. Remember, it's a marathon, not a sprint, and "tinkering" with your nutrition plan and your fitness plan WILL get you there!
I'm on day 3 of UBER-low-carb. I think I will continue on this plan for a couple of weeks. I'm also restricting calories, which I plan on doing for at least one month. I'm going to FORCE that scale down....and then, as I reintroduce healthy carbs, I'll make sure I'm getting in my heavy lifting so that whatever scale weight I *do* put on is MUSCLE and not FAT. One of my goals was to "lose 10 lbs." in 2012. Regardless of my other goals (do unassisted chin-ups/pull-ups, do push-ups from the floor, etc.), THIS goal I'll hit - and if it's by an old-fashioned *diet*, then so be it. I'm sick of driving myself crazy with these "last 10 lbs" and I'm giving it up to the universe, at this point.
When I go low-calorie, it hurts my tummy for about 3 days, and then my tummy shrinks to accommodate, and it's kind of "smooth-sailing". Today is day 3. I have no restaurant days planned until the 3rd Tuesday in September. I have no out-of-town events until the 4th weekend in September. So, I have NO excuses to just stay 100% on low-cal plan and get this weight loss done.
I want to show-OFF the muscles I've developed....and the ONLY way to do that is to get rid of this FAT. So, it's done. I'm on a MISSION!0 -
Beeps, sounds like you are ready to DO THIS! Good for you. I hope you see great results and sure you will with you determinimation and planning.
Reese, sounds like you have a good plan. It's amazing what switching things up will do. I hope you have great success with whatever you do. You are definiltey committed.
Ris, Wow! Full triathlon? I did a mini mini one back in 2010. It was an 800m swim, 15 mile bike and 3 mile run and it was really fun to train for and do without being super hard. Good luck!
Abigal, I watch So You Think You Can Dance and always think I missed my calling as a dancer.
Seriously though, I would love to take an adult class. Sounds fun. I never took dance like typical little girls do. Well sort of, I decided I wanted to be a clogger at age 5 so did that, competing and traveling with a team for 5 years.
Ummm...that's everyone that shows up on this page. I think I hollered at everyone else last post.
I've done 2 6w6p's this week, one walk/run, and kept my macros in check ALMOST all week. But I have been monitoring and actually making an effort to eat more protein and less carbs. This afternoon we have a farewell pizza lunch at work and I'm goign to dinner with my girlfriend (and drinking wine), so I'm making no promises for tonight. I lost 0.5 of 1 pound I gained last week today. I felt very bloating last night and this morning and weighed a pound higher than my sneak peak at the scale yesterday, so I kind of anticipate a loss for next week too unless I really eff up. Which is possible seeing as the holiday is coming up. I'm going to try to be good.
Everyone have a great weekend. I'll check in but probably not post much over the weekend.0 -
Got my company off to the airport yesterday, then home for grillin and chillin with DH, I think I drank a bottle of wine. We are going to Grand Junction for Labor Day so I think my strict eating will have to start after that, it will be about 8 weeks then til Halloween. So I will check in with my goals then.
I am in awe of anyone who can do a triathalon- 800m swim, 15 mile bike and 3 mile run sounds intense to me!0 -
Busy bees lately!
I am feeling pretty good - though definitely feeling restricted with these macros. I have been doing pretty well and I got my body fat done with calipers today and they put me at 19.6! That's the lowest I've ever read by that method and while I imagine I am a bit higher I am happy with the progress. I think I can still drop some more before the end...then onto the beautiful land that is maintenance. At least until another round of cuts.
Reese - hope today went great for the boys! And yes, the deficit hasn't been fun but I have gotten used to it and more importantly it's been a nice change to know I won't be 'plugging' away forever. Which is how I started to feel before LP. LIke I was cutting but that it would continue forever (which it kind of already had, 1.5 years on and off of course). Knowing that I had 12 weeks to get rid of this fat and then plenty of time eating plenty after that was motivating for me.
Beeps - I have been low carbing all week....already tired of it. Sigh. 2 more weeks to go! Well really, 12 days with cheat days...but who's counting? Nice job getting yourr work outs in.
Ris - welcome back! you'll get back to fitness when you can. I hope things with the jobs and the fertility stuff get better! Nice job getting back to logging.
Chloe - ugh, I hate those people. Any word on the interview?
Jen - I echo everyone else - you're an inspiration! Thanks for the link! You move SO much that I can't help but think that even when you're 'off' you're still doing GREAT.
Ashley - on the whey, it can...I mostly noticed it on an empty stomach. Great job sticking to your macros and getting your work out in! Keep experimenting and I bet you'll find your sweet spot for carbs.
Abigail - dance is such a fun way to stay fit! I would love to take a dance class sometime...
Amy - 8 weeks is a great amount of time to get to your goals. Enjoy your labor day!
Have a great weekend all! I won't be posting much but I hope to log 0 -
Kate- I may have no choice. My measurements are up..aside from at my belly button. Which is totally random and I think 'off' even my thighs are up .5 inch. I'll have to get the actual measurements to post...but it's not pretty!0
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