April Challenge- VOTE!
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I ordered a measuring tape/body fat analyzer on Amazon yesterday so will be late with my measurements. Here's my routine, which is going to be a little different since I'm also powerlifting!
Monday: StrongLift 5x5 workout A: Squats, Bench Press, Barbells
Tuesday: Cardio, abs, and toning (pilates workout you mentioned, floor exercises)
Wednseday: StrongLift 5x5 workout B: Squats, overhead press, deadlifts
Thursday: Cardio, abs, and toning (pilates workout and floor exercises)
Friday: StrongLIft 5x5 workout A: Squats, Bench Press, Barbells
Saturday: Yoga
Sunday: Yoga
Whoot Whoot!
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I need to buy a tape measure, will update you asap0
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*April Wk 1*
Wt: 262
waist: 41
hips: 53
bust: 49
Workouts committed to Wk 1:
I don't have a specific workout plan. What I'm going to do is either Zumba, Kickboxing, or The Roller Derby Workout on a daily basis. Also, I'm following this, http://wildthingsrunfree.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/7022641487_6bd8ede3a9.jpeg, for the whole month of April.
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I like that April Calender you posted, Ghouly.
Burpees = evil
(I think I hate Mountain Climbers even more)
on second thought, maybe I just hate hard exercise?! LOL :drinker:0 -
First week is almost done!! How's everyone doing? All prepared for the long weekend?0
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I'm on day 4 of my April challenge exercises and feeling great! Well, except for the fact that "shark week" is coming and the scale is announcing its arrival (ugh! :frown:) Anyhow, I'm really glad this for this challenge; it is motivating me to step outside of my comfort zone
Hope everyone is meeting their fitness goals for week one. I can't wait to hear all the happy comments when the month's payoff arrives! Wishing you all a wonderful holiday weekend!!! :flowerforyou:
P.S. I'd like to invest in a body tape measure...any suggestions, or are they all pretty much the same?0 -
Tape measures should be standard - they all show inches and cm and all will be to the same standard measurements, so don't spend a fortune - find a cheap one that goes round you and you'll be fine. 0
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Tape measures should be standard - they all show inches and cm and all will be to the same standard measurements, so don't spend a fortune - find a cheap one that goes round you and you'll be fine.
Cool deal...thanks :flowerforyou:0 -
Glad to hear it!
The tape measure I have is just from a fabric store - seems to be pretty accurate, and it is made to take the measurements I need haha.0 -
WEEK TWO HAS COME! How's everybody doing?!
Last week seemed to go by so quickly - however with so many Easter dinners it was really hard to keep good track of food intake while it was happening, however I made sure to keep to my exercise regime and it seems to have worked out alright. So without further delay:
*April Wk 2*
Wt: n/a (I do not own a scale :S)
waist: 29 7/8 inch.
hips: 38 1/2 inch.
bust: 39 3/4 inch.
Workouts committed to Wk 2:
Cardio: 45 min of assorted cardio (rotating with walking and the elliptical)
Strength: Last week I didn't get to keep up with my usual regimen of 21s (bicep curls), butterfly bench presses and pull overs. BUT my new pilates from "blogilates" seemed to take their place quite nicely. So I will continue doing those - however the Thanksgiving tune up seems to be somewhat repetitive so I may look into another one to replace it.
I am doing :
-No Shy Thighs printout
-The Corset Workout printout - I swear my lower back and stomach have completely transformed WITHOUT turning "pop-star-flat"
-Inner Thigh Gap (yes, I hate that name too)
-Post Thanksgiving Tune Up ***may be subject to change0 -
No progress this week
*April Wk 1*
Wt: 170.8
waist: 32
hips: 42
bust: 42
*April Wk 2*
Wt: 170.8
waist: 32
hips: 42
bust: 42
Workouts committed to Wk 2:
3 days of heavy lifting at the gym and I'm going to throw in some mat-work to boot.
Plank Dips (3 sets of 20)
Bird-dog (3 sets of 20)
Boat pose (hold for 15 secs, 3 sets)0 -
Goal weight on 4/30 = 145
4/2- 151.6
4/9- 152.0 <
TOM :sad:
4/16-
4/23-
4/30-0 -
I haven't taken measurements, but here's how I'm doing:
01/04/12 - 203.5 lbs
08/04/12 - 199.5 lbs (- 4lbs!)
The amazing thing is, I started my TotM on 1st April and have had it all week (it only stopped this morning), so that's two months in a row I've shed weight during my TotM. From now on I can make no excuses to myself with regards to that, because I've proven I can still shed the weight (I actually gained slightly a couple of days before it started, but it came off again pretty quickly).
I've joined the Zombie Apocalypse Challenge, so I'll be doing cardio, agility and strength trainnig for 9 weeks as part of that challenge. I also have my gym induction this Friday and will be starting my couch-to-5k training next week when Xander goes back to nursery school.
Feeling great!
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I started today so, I missed weeks one and two, so here's my weight for those two weeks (I have to get a tape measure) and my exercise routine:
04/01: 187
04/08 187
Normally I weigh in on Sundays, but I was out of town til late this afternoon, so I'm weighing in tomorrow morning. Anyway
Monday: Body Pump
Tuesday: Bellydance rehearsal
Wednesday: Body Combat (MORTAL COMBAT!!!.... sorry that creeps in every time I mention this class)
Thursday: Body Pump
Friday: Walking in the park (until I find something better since there's no classes at my gym I like and I'd rather walk outside at the park instead of on a treadmill
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-The Corset Workout printout - I swear my lower back and stomach have completely transformed WITHOUT turning "pop-star-flat"
Really? How many sets, and how long have you been doing it? Tried a set yesterday and felt the burn. I plan to incorporate it this week!0 -
-The Corset Workout printout - I swear my lower back and stomach have completely transformed WITHOUT turning "pop-star-flat"
Really? How many sets, and how long have you been doing it? Tried a set yesterday and felt the burn. I plan to incorporate it this week!
I do that exercise along with 3 other printouts as she lists them online - 5 days a week . Still going strong too!0 -
This week's weigh in: 1850
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Goal weight on 4/30 = 145
4/2- 151.6
4/9- 152.0 <
TOM :sad:
4/16- 149.8
4/23-
4/30-0 -
Checking in:
April 16th measurements!
*April Wk 3*
Wt: n/a (I do not own a scale :S)
waist: 29 3/4 inch.
hips: 38 3/8 inch
bust: 39 1/4 inch
Workouts committed to Wk 3:
Cardio: 60 min of assorted cardio (rotating with walking and the elliptical - and now thanks to my parents BIKING!!)
Strength: I have pretty much stopped my usual regimen of 21s (bicep curls), butterfly bench presses and pull overs. However I have been doing my new pilates from "blogilates" 5-6 times a week! I have stopped doing the Post Thanksgiving Tune Up, instead I have been doing a different one.
I am doing :
-No Shy Thighs printout
-The Corset Workout printout
-Inner Thigh Gap (yes, I hate that name too)
-Cinch in That Waist
Good luck everyone in the week to come.0 -
Down one pound in a week with my TOM so I'm pretty stoked about that! Not measuring BF until next week since I'm likely holding more water this week. Can't wait until Monday! Still doing the same routine, although no yoga this weekend! Did some cardio and abs instead. Cheers pinup gals!!!0
