Week 4 - Twilighty Fabulous Fall Frolic (10/15-10/21)
ScarlettVamp
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I just finished reading Breaking Dawn again today in anticipation of the premiere on November 16th. I promised the Team Jacob folks out there some wolf pack love this week
, so in honor of the pack and all they did to help the Cullen clan survive the Volturi’s attack, here is our Team Twilight challenge.
Cardio – 160 minutes - There were 16 wolves after the population explosion from all the “strictly need-to-know company” at the Cullen house. It was the appearance of those 16 wolves that made the Volturi pause to hear the truth in the clearing. We’re going to create a “cardio explosion” by adding a zero and facing the truth of what great exercise does to our bodies. I know that’s a big jump from last week, but if you’re gonna run with the pack, you gotta go big or go home!
Strength – 81 overhead triceps extensions, french presses, or triceps kickbacks (any combination of these exercises – go here for illustrations: http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/dumbbellexercises.html). Jacob’s fake driver’s license/passport shows his age as 27 years old, which he can easily pass for because though he’s only 16, he is a BEAST. We’re going to focus on one muscle group this week in an effort to tame the beastly underarm flab that might make us look older than 27! Please focus on doing 27 of these no more than EVERY OTHER DAY so that your muscles have a day of rest in between. (27 reps x 3 days = 81)
Food – The pack has to “eat raw” when in their wolf form, so we’re going to focus on protein consumption while staying under calorie goal. Try to increase your protein intake from your norm. No need to tear into another “thick slab of streaming flesh” like Leah and Jake did, if meat isn’t your thing. Alternative protein sources like greek yogurt, cottage cheese, nuts, legumes, and protein shakes are all perfectly acceptable.:bigsmile:
Water – Strive for 8 glasses (64 oz) of pure water every day just like the pack drinks from those beautiful rivers and streams in the Pacific Northwest.:drinker:
Twilight Motivation – Share your favorite wolf quote, scene, or reference from any of the Twilight books or movies. By the time this week is over, our minds will be linked by wolf pack love!:smooched:
Okay Team Twilight, let’s work towards being strong members of La Push’s wolf pack. No imprinting required!:flowerforyou:
, so in honor of the pack and all they did to help the Cullen clan survive the Volturi’s attack, here is our Team Twilight challenge.Cardio – 160 minutes - There were 16 wolves after the population explosion from all the “strictly need-to-know company” at the Cullen house. It was the appearance of those 16 wolves that made the Volturi pause to hear the truth in the clearing. We’re going to create a “cardio explosion” by adding a zero and facing the truth of what great exercise does to our bodies. I know that’s a big jump from last week, but if you’re gonna run with the pack, you gotta go big or go home!
Strength – 81 overhead triceps extensions, french presses, or triceps kickbacks (any combination of these exercises – go here for illustrations: http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/dumbbellexercises.html). Jacob’s fake driver’s license/passport shows his age as 27 years old, which he can easily pass for because though he’s only 16, he is a BEAST. We’re going to focus on one muscle group this week in an effort to tame the beastly underarm flab that might make us look older than 27! Please focus on doing 27 of these no more than EVERY OTHER DAY so that your muscles have a day of rest in between. (27 reps x 3 days = 81)
Food – The pack has to “eat raw” when in their wolf form, so we’re going to focus on protein consumption while staying under calorie goal. Try to increase your protein intake from your norm. No need to tear into another “thick slab of streaming flesh” like Leah and Jake did, if meat isn’t your thing. Alternative protein sources like greek yogurt, cottage cheese, nuts, legumes, and protein shakes are all perfectly acceptable.:bigsmile:
Water – Strive for 8 glasses (64 oz) of pure water every day just like the pack drinks from those beautiful rivers and streams in the Pacific Northwest.:drinker:
Twilight Motivation – Share your favorite wolf quote, scene, or reference from any of the Twilight books or movies. By the time this week is over, our minds will be linked by wolf pack love!:smooched:
Okay Team Twilight, let’s work towards being strong members of La Push’s wolf pack. No imprinting required!:flowerforyou:
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Love it, Twi! Although I am totally Team Edward , I love Jacob, too.
(So did Bella). So I'm glad to celebrate the pack!:bigsmile:
Those arm moves will be tough because I've been slacking on my arm exercises lately. But, I'll try to git 'er done. (oops, I forgot -- "Do or do not. There is no try!" :blushing: ) I'll git 'er done!0 -
Thank you tons Leigh Ann for keeping us on the 'go'.:bigsmile:
After visiting wolf territory in LaPush last weekend I am raring to run on the beaches to get my cardio in, taking time to stop at the stream to get a long sip of cool water before I grab onto a tree to work out my arms. I am needing to focus on my protein and water again, I have been out of sync and getting into 'pack mode' will help immensely.
I am glad you didn't suggest any gross things like eating okra for this challenge, we wolves aren't known for being herbivores.:laugh:
Here is to a terrific week!0 -
I'm going to try to be better this week, my shoulder/neck injury at the end of last week's challenge kept me short of meeting all goals0
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Here is my pack report for Day 1.
My quote comes from Leah....Only she
or a vampire could say such a thing about Jacob....
"Give me a break, Jacob. You can phase in front of me. Despite my best efforts, I've seen you naked before- doesn't do much for me, so no worries." -Leah- Breaking Dawn, chapter 13
Food....did well today, had 22 calories left. My inner carnivore was apparent when I tackled a full bag of turkey jerky!
Protein 82 grams (I am set pretty high at 94 per day, so I was still a little under but far better than I have been doing)
No cardio or strength training tonight, it was my first day back to work after vacation, and I am tuckered out!
Water, I did well today!
Twi- thanks for getting me back on track again!
Trying to download my vacation photos from my phone to my MAC, so I can post a few here, no luck tonight. Maybe tomorrow! 0 -
I'm going to try to be better this week, my shoulder/neck injury at the end of last week's challenge kept me short of meeting all goals
Be careful Shell! Probably should avoid the arm exercises. What are the words to that song? ...the arm bone is connected to the...well, I am sure the arm and neck and shoulder bones are all very closely connected.0 -
Cardio – 50/160 minutes
Strength – 0/81 overhead triceps extensions, french presses, or triceps kickbacks (any combination of these exercises
Food – 131 calories banked/ 62g protein for the day
Water – 8/8 glasses
Twilight Motivation – I love the scene in Breaking Dawn when Seth follows Jacob away from the pack after they decide to kill Bella
It seems my neck/shoulder issues were due to sleeping strange, I feel alot better today, but now have decided after tonight's deep water class that I'm going to have to hold off on doing this class until after I've toned my arms more because my "wings" rub against the float belt & I have red swollen friction burns on both arms from class0 -
My pack report for Day 1
Cardio – 21/160 minutes - I figure any day I can sneak in a little workout before work is a big win.
Strength – 27/81 overhead triceps extensions, 27/81 french presses, 27/81 triceps kickbacks (am I a BEAST, yet?) Hooray! That we don't have to do any more until Wed. so that my muscles have a day of rest in between.
Food – Since I've beeen really pushing the protein, I'm actually a little down today, but still respectable.
Water – 9 glasses (64 oz) of pure water just like the pack drinks, but mine came from the Sierras .
Twilight Motivation – "Not bad for a prison break, eh?" Jacob Black, Eclipse, Chapter 7, p.170
Yvonne, I love your quote, and the new pic on your ticker. Did you write that on the Quiluete's First Beach? Are you trying to start a war, lol?0 -
Cardio – 21/160 minutes - I figure any day I can sneak in a little workout before work is a big win.
Yvonne, I love your quote, and the new pic on your ticker. Did you write that on the Quiluete's First Beach? Are you trying to start a war, lol?
Kathy, I completely agree about the cardio in the a.m. So much easier to get ahead of the pack!
Yes, I was on first beach, and the tide was coming in quickly, so my 'Edward in the sand' was to soon be erased! But alas not to be forgotten!0 -
Thanks for the reminder to get back to the group and get with the program! I'll work on this. My biggest struggles will be 160 minutes of cardio, given that I've slacked on cardio completely lately and I've been doing other things (or nothing at all - shame on me) and the tracking food. Uh. I haven't been. For several months now. *blush* So....let me start off today again. LOL0
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Week 4, Day 1 -
Cardio – 0/160 minutes - MUST exercise tomorrow!
Strength – 0/81 overhead triceps extensions, french presses, or triceps kickbacks (any combination of these exercises
Food – Under goal with 73 cals to spare/ 74g protein - I got some in at every meal for a change!
Water – 8/8 glasses
Twilight Motivation - "I’d forgotten how much I really liked Jacob Black." - Bella Swan, New Moon, Chapter 5, p.131.
This quote reminds me that it's okay to love Jacob and join the pack....even if I'm a vamp at heart!0 -
It seems my neck/shoulder issues were due to sleeping strange, I feel alot better today, but now have decided after tonight's deep water class that I'm going to have to hold off on doing this class until after I've toned my arms more because my "wings" rub against the float belt & I have red swollen friction burns on both arms from class
My daughter had this problem and bought a rash guard (like for surfing). It worked great and now she has a spare rash guard which she can wear for body surfing since she doesn't need it any more. :bigsmile:0 -
Day 2 Pack Report
Well, the wolf’s out of the bag now.
Embry Call, New Moon, Chapter 14, p.328. (That Embry is a cutie!)
Water-severe draught in my neck of the woods, lack of available drinking water in streams and rivers. 4 of 8 cups slurped today.
Protein. 63 grams
77 calories in the bank
0 strength training.
Cardio 30/160 minutes running with the pack. The downside to the shorter daylight hours - walking in the dark. Unlike my wolf brothers, I prefer to run in the daylight. I will adapt.0 -
Cardio – 83/160 minutes
Strength – 0/81 overhead triceps extensions, french presses, or triceps kickbacks (any combination of these exercises, I did do a set of triceps extensions with 30lbs on the machines
Food – 439 calories banked today/570 for the week/ 69g protein for the day
Water – 9/8 glasses0 -
My pack report for Day 2
Cardio – 59/160 minutes - Workout before work and a campus "fitness walk."
Strength – Rest day
Food – Over 100 grams, so respectable.
Water – 10 glasses (64 oz) of pure water just like the pack drinks.
Twilight Motivation – "Until your heart stops beating, Bella. I’ll be here — fighting. Don’t forget that you have options." Jacob Black, Eclipse, Chapter 15, p.330 Ah, I love Jake!0 -
i'm late - fashionably, of course! but i will report back today with my stats - *love* this challenge! and i am totally going to channel my inner jacob while i hit the punching bag - romantic angst!0
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Week 4, Day 2 - I'm a bit late posting, but I was super busy last night and didn't get a chance to get on MFP. :grumble:
Cardio – 15/160 minutes - Need more Cardio!
Strength – 27/81 overhead triceps extensions, french presses, or triceps kickbacks (any combination of these exercises)
Food – Under goal with 23 cals to spare/ 60g protein - Had some protein at every meal, but just not enough. REALLY need to work on less carbs/more protein, but I'm trying to eat stuff that I have in the house that no one else is touching (i.e. leftovers, frozen stuff etc) to save money.
Water – 8/8 glasses
Twilight Motivation - "Did you know, you’re sort of beautiful?" - Bella Swan, New Moon, Chapter 8, p.192 (speaking to Jacob when he takes his shirt off. Yum!)0 -
Week 4 - Day 3
Cardio – 83/160 minutes
Strength – 0/81 overhead triceps extensions, french presses, or triceps kickbacks (any combination of these exercises
Food – 765calories banked today/1335 for the week/ 44 g protein for the day
Water – 6/8 glasses0 -
'Run by'. report for day 3....
Catching up after a week of vacation at Work is kicking my butt, had headaches at the start and finish of my day and realized that I didn't have time to eat my snacks I had taken. Grabbed a burger and--- ohhh for shame--- a mini sized concrete for dinner, so I am overdrawn at the blood errr I mean at the food bank.
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Week 4 - Day 3
Cardio – 208/160 minutes
Strength – 0/81 overhead triceps extensions, french presses, or triceps kickbacks (any combination of these exercises
Food – 765calories banked today/1335 for the week/ 44 g protein for the day
Water – 6/8 glasses0 -
Pack Report day 4
42 minute romp through the dusty streets. (72/160)
Food in the hole today by 105. (About 900 overdrawn for the week)
Protein 80 grams
No strength exercises......makes Surfrgrl a weakling.
Water 56 ounces
This Quote really hits home, and makes me think of my recent trip to LaPush. There was a group of guys
behind us in a VW Rabbit. The guys were big and the car was so small! Coincidence?, Or was it the wolf pack? i just know that it Made me smile, wish I had thought to snap a photo!
"You wouldn’t happen to know where I could get my hands on a master cylinder for a 1986 Volkswagen Rabbit?"
Jacob Black, Twilight, Chapter 6, p.1200 -
Week 4 - Day 4
Cardio – 208/160 minutes
Strength – 0/81 overhead triceps extensions, french presses, or triceps kickbacks (any combination of these exercises
Food – 101 calories banked today/1436 for the week/ 47 g protein for the day
Water – 10/8 glasses0 -
My pack report for Days 3 and 4
Cardio – 106/160 minutes - 47 minutes on Wed. and zero today.
Strength – 27 on all three exercises Wed. nothing today
Food – 118 grams on Wed. 89 grams today.
Water – 10 glasses (64 oz) of pure water just like the pack drinks Wed. and 12 today.
Twilight Motivation –
"Try to relax. ..... You'll be warm in a minute. Of course, you'd warm up faster if your took your clothes off." Edward growled sharply. "That's just a simple fact fact. ... Survival one-oh-one."
~Jacob Black, Eclipse, Chapter 22, p.491 Ah, I love Jake!0 -
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Welcome mommycullen! This week we are runnin' with the pack. Next week, who knows! Enjoy!0 -
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Week 4 - Day 5
Cardio – 208/160 minutes
Strength – 0/81 overhead triceps extensions, french presses, or triceps kickbacks (any combination of these exercises
Food – 74 calories over today/1362 under for the week/ 53 g protein for the day
Water – 9/8 glasses0 -
Day 5 pack report Friday
112/160 cardio, did 40 minutes of 'moonlight madness' (aka walking under the moon and stars)
H20. I am improving on my water consumption at home, work has been tough this week so I let the hours slip away without having much of anything to drink. It is like any other part of this journeyI have to make that conscientious effort or it doesn't happen.
Protein 113 grams (over for the day)
Splurge Friday, was about 700 over for the day and 'Mirror Mirror' was pretty mean with his prediction.... Sometimes I don't know what will make him happy, he seems so fickle. He seems to want me to be under calories and exercise, to pay me a compliment, go figure!
Strength. :sad: busted, I haven't done any this week.
I really enjoy the joking around and harassment in the Twilight series....as well in real life.:bigsmile:
Embry Call: Glad you're here Bella, maybe we can get a break from Jake's obsessive inner monologue.
Paul: I wish Bella would call!
Jared: I wish Bella wouldn't call!
Embry Call: Maybe I should call Bella!
Quil Ateara: Maybe I should call Bella and hang up!
Jacob Black: [laughs] Alright, you can shut up now.
Less than a month to Breaking Dawn ladies! Wooohoo!0 -
I've been a bad pack member this week by not posting updates regularly the last few days. I'm feeling "Blah" and am still struggling to find my fitness mojo. If I could only learn to love exercise, life would be so much easier! :blushing: I'd settle for getting a treadmill or a bike so I could do cardio indoors at night without it having to be zumba or aerobics dvds. Oh well....I have to remember that progress won't happen if I don't make it happen. :grumble:0
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My pack report for Days 5 and 6
Cardio – 173/160 minutes - 0 minutes on Fri (I was all ready for zumba when I got the call about my neice, so zumba didn't happen. Today would have been a circuit day, but I arrived at Curves just before the zumba class was to start, so I joined in and the instructor gave us a good long class 67 minutes even though I missed a few because I was on the phone.
Strength – no extra strength, so I did 54 of each of the three exercises total. Sunday is always a rest day for me.
Food – Friday 152 grams of protein (but WAY over on calories -- on the up side, it was all pretty good food, just WAY too much) . 105 grams today.
Water – 8 glasses (64 oz) of pure water just like the pack drinks Fri. and 9 today.
Twilight Motivation –
He’s like a drug for you, Bella. I see that you can’t live without him now. It’s too late. But I would have been healthier for you. Not a drug; I would have been the air, the sun.
Jacob Black, Eclipse, Chapter 26, p.599
Thanks to all of you who prayed for my neice (whose name is Jane and who looks a lot like Jane of the Volturi). She is improving. You are all such good friends even though we have never met in Real Life.
Welcome mommycullen! I love your handle!0 -
Week 4 - Day 6
Cardio – 208/160 minutes
Strength – 0/81 overhead triceps extensions, french presses, or triceps kickbacks (any combination of these exercises
Food – 114 calories over today/1248 under for the week/ 70 g protein for the day
Water – 8/8 glasses0
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