2 week challenge
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Sorry about all the breastfeeding talk...no more of that I just needed some advice
As for the stroller just think of it as running resistance...you don't necessarily have to have a baby to use one :laugh:0 -
I am home sick. Fever, then chills, then fever, then chills.
Hard to sleep because everything aches. Everything.
I have NO appetite, but am drinking plenty of water, coffee and green tea to stay well-hydrated.0 -
Beeps - sorry to hear you are sick, get well soon!
Amy - I am interested to learn how your new workouts go, haven't yet had a chance to look into the info you posted earlier
Chloe - I am also waiting anxiously for the warm weather to come so I can get outdoors & run. It is just way too hard with the weather lately. It's not just the cold but the wind, it makes it hard to breathe
Better- I also cannot get out of bed early enough to work out first thing
Ris - hope you manage to find a way to work in the exercise, I know it's tough
My wrist is doing way better so I will have to try to get back to doing planks, push-ups, etc. I was able to do handstands up against the wall last week in my Modern dance & my yoga classes without a problem so I should be okay.0 -
Thanks for the tips and inspiration, ladies! It's not like I don't already take some time for myself in the evening after the baby goes to bed, so I really need to just stop making excuses and.just make the time to lift. Running is harder because I don't have a treadmill and I don't want to go when its dark out, but hopefully I'll have more opportunities as the days get longer. And I do have a BOB, so I have no excuse not to run on the weekends! I have been using it and I love it.
Amy--ha ha yeah there has been a lot of talk about babies, sorry! I love how you're always trying new things. Let us know how it goes!
Beeps--I hope you feel better soon!
Abigail--Glad to hear your wrist is better.0 -
Ris- when did you start running with the baby with the BOB? I had a friend tell me I need to wait until he is 6 months and his head control is really good. It's been so cold, that I wouldn't have been able to take him out anyways, but this weekend is going to be 60 and he is only 5 months and its not like I run that fast anyways.0
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I am at work, but feel VERY terrible. I will see if I can last the day. I can say that I have no appetite and am drinking green tea like it is going out of style.0
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Beeps, I hope you feel better!
The new program is a download. It is proposing working out about 5 days per week, alternating between Explosive (lifting at as high of a velocity as possible to generate maximum force on the bar. This activates the maximum number of motor neurons in the muscle) and TUT” (time under tension) which emphasizes purposely lifting at lower speeds and squeezing surrounding muscle groups to maximize prolonged tension to the muscle and the surrounding muscles.
There is a calorie estimator and it suggests goal weight x (# of days you workout+9.5) and that's more than I am eating now, but then I might subtract some workouts...
I will try it for awhile and let you know what I think.
I went to the ENT yesterday. He wants to fix my deviated septum. He think if I breathe better my allergies won't bother me so much. I use flonase and zertec pretty much all year. Has anyone had experience with anything similar? I don't see how breathing better will improve my allergies at all!
Also I took the body fat test at the pharmacy, the handheld device, it said 21.5% which is good, last year it was 27%. Probably not terribly accurate but it was reassuring anyway.0 -
Amy - I don't understand, either, how fixing a septum might improve an "allergy"....which is technically an over-response to something you touch/breathe!!
I am VERY impressed with your bodyfat calculations, Amy!! Take 'em and hold 'em dear!!0 -
I think fixing a deviated septum opens up the airways more so you can breath better - it won't change or lessen the allergic reaction but will just make it easier to breath so you aren't bothered by the allergies so much. I had mine done a long time ago for other reasons but the biggest change for me was I slept a lot better because I could breath better, especially lying down.0
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Hey ladies. Hope you are all doing well. I've had a pretty good week. I've been under my calories everyday except probably yesterday. I have not logged it yet. I had a friend in town, so we had cheese, fruit, and cocktails mid afternoon when she arrived. Then some chips and salsa and margaritas, and then pork carnitas with homemade tortillas. The only thing I had prior was half a piece of French toast and a green protein shake after my very quick workout. Yesterday was non stop running errands, cleaning and food prep.
I put on a pair of jeans that at the beginning of the year gave me serious muffin top and I am on my skinniest belt hole today! I'm actually looking forward to my weigh in next week. So I want to keep going strong this weekend. I may take some updated measurements next week too. We'll see.
Not much planned for the weekend. HUGE basketball game for my team tonight. UK vs. UL in the Sweet Sixteen. I live in Louisville but am a Kentucky fan since I am an alumni and my husband was born and raised a Cats fan. I hope they both bring it, but that we bring a little more. I have a 2 hour hips and hamstrings yoga workshop Saturday I'm looking forward too. Have a great weekend ladies!0 -
Have a great weekend! I am at work, but barely functioning. I have NO doubt I will be LOW on calories this week - I think I have literally ingested 1,000 calories since MONDAY. Zero appetite. Water level is nice and high. I am not sleepy, just completely exhausted. Can only shallow breathe.
Ugh.
No work-outs since Monday, as one can imagine....
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Definitely rest up, Beeps, and that yoga sounds good Ash! There's a place here in Denver that has a Sunday deal for $30 you get an hour of hot yoga, half hour guided meditation then an herbal elixer to sip while in the steam room or hot tub. I wanna try it sometime.
I am going to start my new workout this weekend:) I have been "resting" until then... I mean, doing nothing:ohwell:0 -
Beep- yuck! I hope you feel better soon!
Amy- That sounds like a fabulous Sunday! you should do it!
Ashley- I am jealous of your disappearing muffin top!!! Post baby has left me with one that I never had before and I am not loving it!
I have had an ok week. Pretty much around calorie goal all week, some days a little above and some a little below. I did my 3 Chalean workouts MWF and ran on the treadmill T and Th. For the weekend I will probably get on the treadmill tomorrow. And then Sunday is supposed to be 60 and sunny so I am thinking I will get out for a run with the pup in the morning.0 -
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I guess it is time to start back into "2-week-challenges", too!0
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And, decide if *star* challenge should run through April, as well?!?!?!? Thought?!??!0
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I have the flattest tummy i have ever had! I guess that is what not eating for days does to you.....anyway, am on the mend and determined to NOT chow down and lose the progress this terrible cold/ flu provided!
Am going for a walk with a gf today. Can't manage much more as energy levels remain depleted.
I am sleeping well and the fever has subsided.0 -
I hope you're feeling better beeps! I've had a terrible cold since Thursday and am now coughing like a crazy person! I'm hoping to get back to the gym on Wednesday, but I couldn't go the past few days because I couldn't breathe!!! Star challenge could go through April, I'd be good with that!0
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Hey laides. I get a gold star. I estimated a lot for Saturday but ended up 379 calories over. I did really well Mon - Wenesday, was a bit over Thursday, close Friday, and Saturday and Sunday drank too much so was over. But I did offset with some workouts. I ran after work Friday. I did my yoga workshop Saturday. And walked, biked, and worked on my deadlifts yesterday. I got up to 130lbs so still making progress. I feel a little fluffy today because of the extra booze.
I'm down for the star challenge. It actually makes me log more I feel. I was planning on not back logging my weekend but did this morning. So yay.
My goals:
1. Workouts: M - rest of maybe walk or run after work, T - yoga, W - run, R - workout video (at work probably), do another video and run over the weekend; work on deadlifts
2. Food: low cal Monday. Be reasonable at dinner out Tuesday. Keep drinking in check. I have a lot of events this month.
3. Roll my IT bands and back with my new Alpha ball twice a week.
So my yoga workshop incorporated this Alpha ball. It's like a baseball size and sort of rubbery but hard. It's basically like a concentrated foam roller but better. I am still hurting from it; in a good way. My facia and muscle tissue in my IT bands are ridiculously tight! So I need to work on that. My number one focus really needs to be diet. April is going to be my month!
Hope those of you sick are feeling better. Let's have a great week!0 -
No star for me this week! March was a big FAIL for me. I need to get it together if I wanna lose these last pounds. ( 5 more to get to pre-preg and another 10ish to get to where I really would like to be) So I am in for the April challenge.
My goals for April:
1) Really cut back on my booze consumption. I have gotten too used to having my nightly glass of wine, which usually is accompanied by a couple pieces of chocolate. So I am going to say I would like to only have drinks 3 days a week. And on those days no more than 2-3 drinks.
2) Keep up with my workout schedule. I did pretty well with that in March. 3 days a week of Chalean and 3 days of running.
3) Whenever it is warm enough get out after work for a walk with the pup and baby.
4) Cut back on sugar. Hopefully cutting out wine will help me cut out the chocolate also.0 -
Okay, I get a PLATINUM star for last week!! Not my doing....so, will work to have a "conscious April" where a PLATINUM star is something I've EARNED rather than sicked on myself!
Please report in for that final week of the MARCH star challenge.
APRIL star challenge starts RIGHT NOW (i.e. Monday), so PLEASE get me your WEEKLY calories that you want recorded for the APRIL star challenge, TOO!
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No star for me this week. I overindulged a bit this weekend
I'd be up for the star challenge in April but will need to change my weekly goal. Beeps, put me down for 11,900 please!
Hope everyone who isn't feeling well gets better.
April Goals:
1. Lift 3 times/week
2. 1-2 days cardio (running or long walk)
3. Yoga once a week
4. Water
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I'm going to lower my goal a bit. If I cut out booze like I plan to it should not be difficult. So my weekly goal is 12,250 (or 1750 a day).0
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I think I'm going to try to stick with 10,000 a week and actually try to hit it. I need to be logging during weekends and not back logging. It's nice to have an idea of where I stand throughout the weekend. That way I can make some adjustments if I need to, i.e. cut out the bagel or scone Saturday or Sunday morning. Maybe....although that is the only breakfast I have all week and I do enjoy it...... Or have a protein shake for lunch when I'm having a big dinner and/or lots of wine. I am proud of myself for passing on the cupcakes at work on Friday. We had pizza for lunch and I figured that 250 calories of cupcake would put me over. Yay me. It's all about tradeoffs.0
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I was 1033 over-is that a bronze star or no star?
I will stick with the 1500/day for April and see where the scale goes. I am ok maintaining and I want to have enough fuel for my program. Then I will try and cut cals a bit in June before a wedding. Mu husband is a groomsman in the wedding so there might be some christmas card opportunities:bigsmile:
My weekend wasn't too bad, even though I was lazy, I slept through breakfast each day.
Last night I made some meatballs, that will become several more meals (meal one was meatloaf, then stroganoff tonight and meat, so that's always good to have a plan. I ended up drinking last night but I am not sure if I will tonight. Mike is watching the Rockies opener at a friend's house so I might be able to avoid drinking.0 -
Hi ladies! Bronze star for me this week, I was about 700 calories over. Over the weend I just stopped caring about calories, but I also was too busy to eat much during the day those days so thankfully I wasn't too much over. Work has been crazy busy so by the time I get home I just want to relax with some wine and good food. A little indulging is okay, but I need to remotivate myself before it gets out of hand. And I've also been celebrating a little bit--I got a promotion at work! It's one of those more responsiblity but same pay type of promotions, but it's definitely a good opportunity.
Chloe--I started running with the baby in the BOB around 6 weeks, but I used it with the car seat adapter (and I stopped and walked over any bumps). I haven't tried him in either the BOB or the regular stroller without the car seat adapter.
Amy--that Sunday deal sounds wonderful! And I agree, having a plan is always helpful!
Ashley--nice job on skipping the cupcake! It is definitely all about tradeoffs.
ramalem--great goals!
Beeps--glad to hear you're feeling better! I'm going to stick with 14,210 calories for April. It seems to be about the right amount for me for maintaining.0 -
Hi Ladies!! I'm glad to see the challenges and support continuing on this thread :bigsmile: I've missed you ladies the most and hope to be back on here regularly.
I lost all the progress I made last fall after Mimi's passing and all of the holidays.:sad: I never recovered my mojo until 3 weeks ago. I started eating cleaner and started lifting weights again too (hadn't lifted since November!) And so far I'm only lifting twice a week and need to up that to three times a week. I'm already feeling better and it feels great to be back!! We are going to California over Easter weekend, so I have no problem with motivation...let's just see if I have the willpower
Last week I was on a "Rockstar Tour" for 24 Hr Fitness. They chose the top 3 instructors in Body Pump, Body Combat and Zumba to teach all over the city at all of our clubs and I was one of them!! It was an honor, a blast and EXHAUSTING!! But it was a great time! I also got a new Zumba license and I start my new class this Thursday, Zumba Step! Yup, the old Reebok step you know and love now has Zumba added to it, lol!!
I need this group to keep me accountable but like last Fall, I will not be logging. My 2 week challenge is:
1. Weights 3/wk
2. No diet soda
3. Eat clean
4. minimum of 9 glasses of water
5. multivitamin
It looks like you are all doing well. Beeps, glad to hear you are on the mend!! Cheers to an Awesome April!!!0
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