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I've only been camping a few times in my life, but I loved it. Last time I went camping was with the hubby not long after we were married. We spent two nights in the Grand Canyon hiking across it. It was AMAZING. We had very little gear- one set of clothes, some food, a light-weight mat to sleep on, and lots of water. We'll do it again someday.
Beeps, put me down for 13,500(1900+/day). That seems to be a good number for me right now. I don't go by net, so this will be total calories (gets too confusing with the BodyMedia).0 -
TO CHALLENGERS:
Here is who has "signed up", so far, that I can see:
Date: Apr. 1, 2013
Handle of Participant Weekly alotted calories
Beeps 2011
emgel9
lcuconley
chubbycowgirl
fratgirl713
jcjsjones
PLEASE POST HERE WHAT YOUR "WEEKLY" ALOTTED CALORIES ARE GOING TO BE, SO THAT I CAN ENTER THAT INTO THE CHART. (Mine are 9,800 calories for the week.)
The contest will run for 4 weeks, beginning Monday, April 1, 2013. So, a "week", for purposes of THIS "star" challenge, is Mon - Sun.
Please post, every single Monday, HOW MANY calories you netted for the week before, and I'll put the chart up on each Tuesday.
Beeps I'm sorry, include me too. My weekly will be 11800 as a max.
Answering todays question - nope, no camping for me! I don't like being cold, I don't like having to walk to whatever "area" to pee and I always have to get up at night to do that. My camping days are long behind me! I will occassionally fish. I like sitting on the water as long as there aren't a bunch of other boats around. My mom & I used to really enjoy fishing together. I love horseback riding, and don't mind swimming in a lake or the ocean, but it's been quite a while since I've felt comfortable enough to put on a bathing suit, never mind swim. That's changing!
Ok, i get to brag - I knew I wasn't going to have enough time to do my S5A workout today so worked chest, shoulders, back with my trainer plus did DB SLDL - tada a new PR!! 120# total but even better actually held 60# DBs for the first time ever!! I am feeling pretty awesome!0 -
TO CHALLENGERS:
Here is who has "signed up", so far, that I can see:
Date: Apr. 1, 2013
Handle of Participant Weekly alotted calories
Beeps 2011
emgel9
lcuconley
chubbycowgirl
fratgirl713
jcjsjones
PLEASE POST HERE WHAT YOUR "WEEKLY" ALOTTED CALORIES ARE GOING TO BE, SO THAT I CAN ENTER THAT INTO THE CHART. (Mine are 9,800 calories for the week.)
The contest will run for 4 weeks, beginning Monday, April 1, 2013. So, a "week", for purposes of THIS "star" challenge, is Mon - Sun.
Please post, every single Monday, HOW MANY calories you netted for the week before, and I'll put the chart up on each Tuesday.
Hi Guys
Have been awol for a bit! I would like to join in on the calorie restriction challenge as I am "Whole30'ing" for April - so this will get me back logging my eats.
My weekly max will be 9,100 as I have discovered that eating at 1500 daily for a month just made me gain (please do't judge me
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So just to check, the first date to report our calories is the 8th?
I should be fairly early to report being in NZ.0 -
Gotcha down chubbycowgirl, suelegal and mcbellnz.
The challenge starts April 1st...that means the first week (7 days total) of calories will be Monday, April 1st through Sunday, April 7th.
Whether you report your total on April 7th or April 8th, I'm easy about that!
The first-week-challenge-results chart will be posted on Tuesday, April 9th.0 -
Thanks for running our new challenge beeps! Just to be clear, I am doing total cals for the week like cowgirl.
Mcbell - I won't judge you for low calories if you won't judge me for refusing to accept my low metabolism!
Sue - that is awesome!!! Congrats!0 -
Hi Ladies!!
@ Sue - Great Job! Congrats on the PR! It always makes me feel very studly to reach a new level : )
Beeps, for the challenge I am at 14,000 cal per week, (trying to increase that muscle!).
lcu - the wine was delish, my husband is a sommelier so it's a bit of a weakness for me
I never went camping til I met my husband who has an Italian background. I thoroughly recommend camping with Italians! Lattes for breakfast and kick butt meals. We used to go a couple of times a year and my only rule is I need to have access to a hot shower and a toilet seat somewhere, I am not peeing in a bush. Our kids are just getting to the age of trying camping so maybe this year.0 -
I'M DONE WITH NEW RULES Y'ALL!
Had to do my final lifting session at the gym near my job because I overslept this morning. I must say it was kind of anticlimactic because I was out of my usual element, wasn't sure where the equipment was, etc. But I did it! AND I did 135 for my deadlift finally! I just went for it! I actually think I can lift a liiiiittle bit more. I don't know WHY I was so tentative with this in the beginning. I will try to get some before/after pix posted soon!
I'm sorry I'm not doing the challenge this go round cuz I'm struggling with calories and have decided to just do mainteance at 1800. Yes 1800, you ask? Well, let's see I'm 42 and 5'2" -- if I'm sedentary, my TDEE is 1750 (!!!). I guess when I first started this was accruate, but I'm more active now. So most likely my TDEE is more like 2000. I'm going to look into buying a BodyMedia or some kind of device.
Camping - I have been a few times when I was younger, but it's not really my thing.
fratgirl - ok, I might take that back. Camping with Italians sounds fun!
Sue - 60 lb dumbbells??? :noway: You are my new hero!
Cowgirl - camping in the Grand Canyon does sound like fun, I will admit. Throw in some Italians and perhaps I'll go!
Sam - agree with ya on the hiking. Love that. I actually love the outdoors. it's just sleeping in tents, being cold, and dealing with bugs and critters I'm not too keen on. In my younger days, booze helped and made camping LOTS of fun.
lcu - I'd actually like to hike more. I did it more when I lived in California, but there are some really nice trails here in NC too.
jcjs - I think you and I are on the same page when it comes to camping in style.
Rachie - hope you got your workout in! I know the feeling...
LB2LL - glad you are feeling better today. Migraines are THE. WORST. What race are you doing? Are you ready??? (Mine is in 3.5 weeks - I'm a little nervous).
Beeps - You sound like more of a 5-star hotel kind of gal (vs. a tent gal).. Thanks for the vote of confidence. I actually kept your words in mind today during my last workout: finish STRONG.
How's that for shoutouts!?!?!0 -
Km, you ROCK! That is so awesome! Congrats My race is in a little over a week and I don't feel ready at all. I know I can easily do the distance but I'm competitive and I know that my time will be terrible since training has been sporadic at best.
I am counting myself out of the challenge for this next month. I just want to focus on getting everything back on track. I'm taking it easy for the workouts for the remainder of the week. I somehow have inflamed cartilage along my ribs and it HURTS. That was the weird pain I was feeling. So now I am migraine free but I need to get rid of this pain and then I will be back at it. The likelihood of getting in a solid long run before my race is now slim to none. Oh well. That's life sometimes, right?
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LB2LL - you have had the injuries recently! Good luck getting back on track!
Kmsai - huge congrats!!! We look forward to following your race prep and next phase of lifting!
Frat - ooh a sommelier husband! I would never be able to avoid the alcohol with that kind do "support" on hand!
On that topic: QUESTION of the day: red or white wine?0 -
Todays answer - white wine. I do not like red wine unless it tastes like grape juice and is sweet.
So I did not make it to the gym last night. I drove home intending on going, got home, son was out so me and the hubby took advantage of an empty house, so I still worked out!!! TMI? Sorry.
I did go this morning, just cardio. I will lift tomorrow again. I can't wait, its stage 3 workout A. I am loving this workout.0 -
Wow I missed a lot! just a busy week at work so far!
I finished Stage 4!! FINALLY! It only took me a month longer than expected! I think I just need to accept the fact that I am a two day a week lifter and not a three day a week lifter.
Km - CONGRATS!!!!! That is so wonderful that you finished!! You and I were at the same stage at one time which just shows how far behind I've fallen!
LB2LL - I have also fallen WAY behind in my training for my race, but at least I know I can run the whole 10 miles (Cherry Blossom 10 milers for the third year in a row!). I can also be a little competitive on race day, but just try and remember: it's the same finish line for everyone!
Beeps - I am going to be a little difficult with my challenge. For the first week (leading up to my race) my weekly calories will be 13,300. After the first week my weekly calories will be 11,900.
Starting Stage 5 on Sunday - running until then!
O, the QOTD: I have been camping at sleep away camp so not entirely sure that counts (we were in the woods in tents though...) but it was not for me. I am with Beeps and the hotel. Although I love hiking and being outdoors.
And for today's question: all wine. i prefer sweet white wine but really i won't turn down any wine lol.0 -
I'm starting Stage 2 today - I have a feeling the squats + step ups + lunges are going to kick my *kitten*! But I am really looking forward to this stage.0
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On that topic: QUESTION of the day: red or white wine?
My answer to this is: YES 0 -
Lcu, it seems that I have! The shoes solved all of the other issues... this is just weird and unfortunate! Hopefully this will be the LAST thing
Em, I will have to keep that in mind! I don't want to run with a watch because I know I will be comparing my time to last year's race.
RED or WHITE: Both please 0 -
LB2LL: I'm sorry to hear that you're still hurting! Hoping you feel better quickly!
Sht: Stage 2 did work my butt! HA!! Hope you enjoy!!
Did S2A4 last night, and think I did well for my last workout. Did not increase weights too much this time, but I hear that's pretty normal for Stage 2.
QOTD: I am not a huge wine drinker, but it depends. I've had both that I've liked, and both that I haven't. rach: I'm with you, I prefer sweet over dry.....AND the best workout there is!! :blushing: :bigsmile: 0 -
OMG Kath how cool! Congrats on the deadlift and especially congrats on finishing STRONG! I bet you can DL even more than that!
LB, sorry you're hurting. I have never heard of hurting lung cartilege! I can't imagine how that feels! Hope you heal quickly!
Em, see you on the Stage 5 board! I'm loving this stage!
Sht, Stage 2 is challenging to say the least! and jcjs, Congrats on finishing Stage 2. I really felt like I didn't get much done in that stage but every little bit helps. I learned a lot about form and isolating muscles and it's all cumulative! I was much happier with my Stage 4 results.
So on to QOTD - None for me thanks! I don't drink, sober 19 years (you'd be glad of that if you'd ever seen me before)0 -
Wow!! New stages being entered! Other stages being completed!!
It's a regular SUCCESS-SHOW in here! Yay!
My work-out, this lunch-time, was H-A-R-D. Hardest work-out I've done in awhile...here I thought it would be *me* setting the pace and stepping up the weights. Um, NOPEY...the work-out was written REALLY HARD! (The return of step-ups! 6 sets!!! Tons of lower body work - TONS of upper body work.)
I AM SPENT!!
My gym is now allowing children, aged 8 - 11, into the "group cardio classes", once the children have attended an orientation (with their parents). So, my daughter and I attended last night, and now she wants to do a cardio class tonight! So, I am having the nanny drop her off at the YMCA, after my work, and I'll meet them there....to put my runners BACK on and give it a whirl!
Literally, I've had 5 work-outs in 3 days!!0 -
...and, here's the UPDATED chart for the April-STAR challenge!
Anyone else gonna enter?? We don't actually 'start' until Monday, so there's plenty of time to GEAR UP for this CHALLENGE!
Date: Apr. 1, 2013
Handle of Participant Weekly alotted calories
Beeps 2011 9,800
emgel9 13,300/11,900
lcuconley 12,600
chubbycowgirl 13,500
fratgirl713 14,000
jcjsjones 12,488
suelegal 11,800
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Happy Wednesday Ladies!!
KM - CONGRATUALATIONS!!!! WOOHOO!!! You must be so proud of yourself, as well you should be. Lots of hard work going on in this board.
LBL - migraines suck, they are impossible to function with at all. I hope you are clear leading up to your race.
Shtallion - that workout is definitely "leg heavy" I was sure I would be hobbling around the next day but somehow it was my triceps that snuck up on me, go figure?
I did my second Stage 2 workout and bumped it up to 50lbs for the step ups. Feeling pretty pumped about that one! I was the only female in the weight area,,,,,, again. Love it when the guys ask if I am almost done in the squat rack (very politely, though), only to watch them do chin-ups for 15 minutes after that.
QOTD- I like both red and white wine but red is my fave. Amarone to be exact, mmmmmmmm. It goes well with chocolate, what's not to like!0 -
Beeps that's SO cool about being able to workout with your daughter!! I'm dating myself, but I remember going to aerobics class back in the early 80s with my mom when I was 11. We would wear matching tights and leotards and the instructor looked like Olivia Newton John from the Let's Get Physical video. I kid you not! Hey that was the cool thing back in the day and we definitely had the "look" down. Can you IMAGINE working out in tights and a leotard now (ballerinas excluded here)?!
Um, did you say 6 (as in SIX?!) sets of step ups? O. M. G. I barely finished 4 sets on my final workout the other day. I still love them, but after 3 sets I'm done .
Well, the day got the best of me and I did not exercise! ARGH. I really needed to run today but didn't. I was SO tired plus today was chaffeaur-everyone-around-day: school, work, baseball, daycare. I spent at least 2 hours in the car today. Didn't get much actual work done either, let alone a workout. Naturally that didn't stop me from stuffing my face. ;-/
I'll do better tomorrow, I promise!0 -
It felt soooooooo good to be lifting today. Its been a week and I missed it. I love that I have found my "thing". Up until NROL4W, I hated going to the gym. Now, I look forward to it.
This morning was Stage 3 A2, I upped my weights on nearly everything, next time they are going up again. I am really enjoying this stage.0 -
Beeps that's fun! I remember going to kick boxing classes at the Y with my mom when I was younger.
I'm terrible at resting so I ended up walking for 40 minutes on the treadmill with various inclines. It was nice because I was still sweating but I wasn't panting... thus... not causing pain to my ribs. It was good to just get moving. Plus, the Ibuprofen they gave me actually is helping once it kicks in. I'm holding off on lifting until Monday and I am hoping that by then I will be better. Saturday is supposed to be a long 8 miler (a week before the race!) but I'm not sure I'm going to do that. I might do an easy 3 miler and accept the fact that my time wont be where I want it for race day. I'd rather keep it to a minimum and feel better on race day than struggle the whole race with pain.0 -
LB2LL - that sounds like a good race strategy.
Rachie - your enthusiasm for lifting is awesome! Its great to feel strong!! ...and i am all for *exercising* with the hubby...
kmsai - OMG that sounds like a great memory! I have to admit that I was wearing matching outfits with a friend of mine as recently as 92. We were lifting, though! Enjoy your run today!
Frat - great job on the step-ups...and way to blaze the way for our sistas in the freeweight area!!!
Beeps - you are a MONSTER...way to work!!
sue - 19 years...awesome! Congrats on that!
jcjs...see you in stage 3 soon!!
shtaiilion - how did 2A1 go?
I never answered yesterday's question of the day: until I had kids, I was a complete red wine snob. Then after my first was born, I totally lost a taste for it and was on a neverending journey to find interesting whites: spanish, portuguese, italian. My go-to wine is always sauvignon blanc, though.
today's QUESTION: how much chocolate do you plan to consume this weekend? a) none. if I start I won't stop. b) a small amount. easter is the best for fresh chocolate. c) CHEAT day Sunday!!!!0 -
QOTD: I'm somewhere between b and c. I will be visiting with family and that inevitably means I will be force fed all kinds of yummy things I will TRY and aim for B though. 0
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My daughter did G-R-E-A-T! I was totally blown away, actually....because, I was kind of expecting her to poop out 20 minutes into it and pull a "whine-y". But, we introduced ourselves to the instructor at the beginning of class. I put daughter in front of me on the lowest step and I was behind her (on the highest step - I'm tall). Luckily, not too many people were in the class - it's spring break here!
Anyway, whether it's her dance training, or what, she PICKED UP ON THE STEPS with GREAT EASE! I was FLABBERGASTED!
We did 45 minutes of the class....she stopped once to go to the washroom and I just kept on going. When the instructor moved to the hand-weights, daughter and I left the class - but properly thanked the instructor, first.
So, daughter is TOTALLY STOKED. And, I'm really proud that she gave it a go! I think this could be a really good thing for her - particularly in the off-season from ice hockey. And, for me, well, if I end up having to do "double-time" at the gym for awhile, it's okay....in 6 months, she can hit the weight room with me and, boy, WON'T THAT BE FUN!!??!!??!0 -
No chocolate for me this weekend. Am being REALLY strict on myself through this challenge....alas, I cannot have "just one bite" or I just head into a binge. So, for April, I'm just gonna say "no".
Happy Easter everyone!0 -
lcu - you forgot an option "d" = breaking into the stash early, which I did today. :blushing: (just 2 small resees cups!!) This weekend, I will aim for "b". HOWEVER... That is my long run day, so I might indulge because I'll have calories to spare.
Beeps - your daughter will have some great memories. I'm glad she did well!! I loved working out with my mom and now we look back on it fondly. It also got me into excercising and working out. It's such a great thing!
LB - sounds like a good strategy. You also sound like a serious runner. I will definitely NOT be running my race for time. In fact, race is a strong word for what I'm going to do. I'm sure the adrenaline will kick in and you'll do fine time-wise; just don't hurt yourself!
Rach - I feel the same way about lifting. When I started, it was the first time I ever looked forward to working out. And I have worked out a lot over the years, mostly out of obligation and knowing it ultimately makes me feel good. But I SO enjoy my lifting time.0 -
I enjoy my lifting time, too....and, since I took about a 15-year 'break' from lifting, it really has been a great thing being back at it!
(I miss my brother, though, who was my lifting partner back in my mid-20's...he lives in a different city than me, now.)
Can't wait to hear how all you "racing queens" perform!0 -
Beeps, sounds like you guys had a blast! I'm glad you did
Km, thanks for the words of encouragement! I appreciate it.0 -
You runners inspire me. I will never be a runner, but I think it's amazing that anyone can run so long without stopping. I hope you all have a great time in your upcoming races!
Beeps, that is awesome. What fun memories!
QOTD: Wine? I don't drink at all so none for me. Never have, so I guess there's no point in starting now. Chocolate: My goal is to be really good until Sunday and then just indulge that one day. My family normally gets together on Easter, so I'm not concerned with the chocolate (I have chocolate almost every day anyway) as much as the other foods (homemade pies, cookies, etc.).
No lifting today, but I got a great session in yesterday and should be able to get one tomorrow. My body has been SORE this week since I started the second stage of Supercharged, but it's that GREAT kind of sore that lets me know my muscles have been CHALLENGED. And in spite of the soreness, the scale is still going down! I bought a really cute outfit several weeks ago that was almost too small and my goal was to fit into it comfortably by Easter Sunday. I haven't tried it on yet this week, but I think it will be perfect.
It's almost Friday, ladies!0
