August Challenge Sat Aug 9th - Fri 15th
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So Stacy was this the weekend you were going to miss a day? I see you checked in both days.
Weekend started out good but ended badly. I have a love hate relationship with weekends. LOL Lots of good food and beer but not good on the diet. This summer has been hard to lose any weight.0 -
Monday morning is here! I did pretty well yesterday at the USPSA shoot, and the boys did too. The plus side of these matches is lots of walking for hours.0
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Good morning Monday, got to work and realized I left my coffee on the kitchen counter.0
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So Stacy was this the weekend you were going to miss a day? I see you checked in both days.
Yes, it was... I thought I would miss Saturday but my husband needed gas for the truck so we drove to the nearest town. Funny thing is, the town does not have cell service. There is one spot on the side of the road between the campground and the town that you can get a very weak signal -- they even have signs that say "Cell Service Pull Out 1/4 mile." So I made my husband stop long enough for me to log in and submit my post for Saturday. Yep, I'm that dedicated! :laugh:
Though I doubt I will be able to do that when/if we go backpacking!
Did great on my eating while camping, but did so awful the morning before and the evening after the trip, I don't want to even think about....:frown:0 -
Morning all, checking in. Forgot my FItbit this morning:grumble:
That was me on Friday. This odd feeling of wanting credit for my steps....but then telling myself how ridiculous that was, as my body was still getting the benefits of using the restroom in the other building at work, only using stairs, etc. Still its weird how much I want those steps to "count"
As an aside, the two people who have had the most profound effect on my journey to health are the guests on the current Bodyio podcast (Kiefer and Rocky's). Sarah Fragoso and Jason Seib. They were the ones who finally got me off the diet roller coaster, and truly focused on health, vitality for the long term vs. a short term solution that inevitably lead to back sliding and unfortunately re-gain plus. While not perfect to what they preach, I'm getting there. First focused on *several months* of healing my metabolism - both in amount of calories and in being fat adapted, getting proper sleep, and stress management/meditation..along with lots of daily movement. Still not there on consistent strength training and sprinting. But getting better, and to point where food, sleep, movement and stress management are routine. Can't say pounds on scale are flying off...however, I'm now wearing lots of clothes I haven't been able to for years....and health markers/bloodwork are pretty phenomenal. Not to mention I can easily take off on a 30-40 mile bike ride or 6 mile hike without worrying about gels, GU or bonking. That's nice.
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Mark glad your boys and you are did well.
Stacy, You are so dedicated
Beerbikegirl sounds like you are on the right path to a healthy sustainable lifestyle. :flowerforyou:
I partnered with a guy in Muay Thai who didn't hold back his kicks and.... I have a couple of bruised ribs. :laugh: I don't mind and I do want to build up tolerance to harder kicks. So here's hoping that I get to partner up with a guy today.0 -
My vegetable garden is starting to resemble a jungle.... This is the first year that I bought a soil blend (6 yards) specific to planting vegetables and I did not anticipate how well all of them will do. But its a good "problem" to have.0
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I'm happy everyone seems to be doing so well! Have a great week!0
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Morning all, checking in. Forgot my FItbit this morning:grumble:
That was me on Friday. This odd feeling of wanting credit for my steps....but then telling myself how ridiculous that was, as my body was still getting the benefits of using the restroom in the other building at work, only using stairs, etc. Still its weird how much I want those steps to "count"
As an aside, the two people who have had the most profound effect on my journey to health are the guests on the current Bodyio podcast (Kiefer and Rocky's). Sarah Fragoso and Jason Seib. They were the ones who finally got me off the diet roller coaster, and truly focused on health, vitality for the long term vs. a short term solution that inevitably lead to back sliding and unfortunately re-gain plus. While not perfect to what they preach, I'm getting there. First focused on *several months* of healing my metabolism - both in amount of calories and in being fat adapted, getting proper sleep, and stress management/meditation..along with lots of daily movement. Still not there on consistent strength training and sprinting. But getting better, and to point where food, sleep, movement and stress management are routine. Can't say pounds on scale are flying off...however, I'm now wearing lots of clothes I haven't been able to for years....and health markers/bloodwork are pretty phenomenal. Not to mention I can easily take off on a 30-40 mile bike ride or 6 mile hike without worrying about gels, GU or bonking. That's nice.
Love them. Seriously.
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Whats up everyone. Monday ended up being another clean day of eating. I have a family reunion this weekend so hopefully I don't do too much damage. Unrelated to workouts, I have a new pistol waiting for me at my LGS so I might have to hit the range a few days during my deload week. Keep it up everyone.0
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A Terrific Tuesday to ya. All is well here. Keep on Jammin'!0
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update Tuesday home work out, 21-15-9 reps of 110lb Deadlift, 20lb Dumbbell curls, 30 deg T rex horiz Rows. 20 min hrm says 236 cal Great way to start the day.
Great Podcast Carol. Get on it.0 -
One other piece of news, Our Wheel Chair Athletes are in Philadelphia for the National Wheelchair Games. I am their strength and conditioning trainer. We have 11 guys and gals ready to compete and chompin at the Bit. Go Team Dublin!
Update to the Update's update
Also have Nutritional Webinar training today from our (VA) research folks on nutrition for PTSD, Depression, and other chronic illnesses. This is one area where the VA is leading the way in some interesting research.0 -
Tuesday. Travel day. Biz trip to Denver. With my usual no sitting rule in airports. Great way to get in steps. With bonus burn of carrying 25lb computer backpack on back.0
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Morning everyone! Not much to report today yet. Tomorrow and Thursday will be tough as they are business travel days with a client lunch in there. Santa Fe, New Mexico here I come!0
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Finally! Had a good day yesterday... met my personal step goal AND stuck to the Paleo menu plan all day. Yea! So now I'm working on day 2. Will be a bit harder today because we are going to a fund raiser at the local brewery (Beer and Brats) tonight. Will skip the beer and have a brat with no bun, and still be Paleo for the day. :happy:
Doubt a day or two of eating well with negate the food I ate on Friday and Sunday, but at least I feel better (emotionally and physically)!0 -
I know I'm not in the running for this challenge as I've only posted once so far. I still wanted to check in though. I just finished Keto Clarity and I just began checking my blood sugar. As of this morning, my fasting blood sugar was 107. That was a surprise as I've been eating NSNG/HCLF (No Sugars No Grains/High Carb Low Fat) for over a week w/the only exceptions (of course) of beer on Saturday. I haven't been tracking my food in MFP very well, but I'll buckle down so I can better track my progress.
I have taken Rachel Guy's advice and started back at the gym today working on all upper body lifts (pulling and pressing).
Seems that you are all doing really well! Nice job!0 -
Tuesday. After lunch, my room is done. I'll go a walk, walk, walk... Much better than sitting around, watching tv and eating. Just keep moving. Just keep moving. Just keep movng, moving, moving. (Since I can't swim right now).0
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It's still a thread for discussion Angela, so don't feel like you can't join in just because of the lack of perfect attendance.
I'm doing good today and yesterday but like Stacy I don't think it will make up for my weekend. I can't wait to get to goal so I can have my fun weekend and then just work to maintain the other 5 days. LOL0 -
One other piece of news, Our Wheel Chair Athletes are in Philadelphia for the National Wheelchair Games. I am their strength and conditioning trainer. We have 11 guys and gals ready to compete and chompin at the Bit. Go Team Dublin!
Update to the Update's update
Also have Nutritional Webinar training today from our (VA) research folks on nutrition for PTSD, Depression, and other chronic illnesses. This is one area where the VA is leading the way in some interesting research.
WOW! This is amazing stuff. I wouldn't have thought the VA was so advanced. And KUDOS to you for all you're doing for these guys and the Wheel Chair Athletes!! Super inspiring. GO TEAM DUBLIN!!0 -
Thank you so much Heron! I know it isn't realistic to think that I will look like Rachel. But yeah, it is a way healthier goal than the super model-stick thin look that some are trying to achieve. If nothing else, it reminded me that more muscle mass will allow me to eat more. LOL! Thanks again.0
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Angela: I started checking my blood sugar after reading Keto Clarity also. I'm at the high end of the 'normal' range fasting as well. I knew that from when I used to test often.
Not sure why I'm guessing what my macros should be if I have a glucometer and I can very well see what makes my blood sugar rise. Duh. Need to talk to Jef about this.
Speaking of Jef Fry… I have been a bit lazy on his protocol. I did that diet-deload week and when I "got back to it" I wasn't as strict with myself as before. Stress and other excuses just had me ending my days way over calories and way over protein. I know he is looking at my log going "what??" but the biggest thing he told me was to focus on sleep. I have not been getting even 7 hours in the last two weeks. When I told him that, he said all this hacking would be for nothing if I don't get enough sleep. "It's boring, but you need to dial that in before you will see much progress."
Hmmm… I know this. Why do I stay up so late???0 -
I attempted my squat and deadlift day today, but I was having some minor lower back pain. So I think Im starting my deload week today. Instead of squats and deadlifts, I broke out the bow and started getting ready for this upcoming hunting season. Keep it up everyone.0
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Got some sunshine today. I'm gonna blink and it will be winter. Better enjoy.0
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easmythcrna, how come you can't swim? Just curious
Staaz, bust out those foam rollers. Lower back pain SUCKS. I had a minor lower back pain earlier this and I bend down to pick up a piece of paper and I was out of commission for 3 weeks. The podcast that Carol just did with Rachel Guy talked about back injuries.
Carol, you are welcome
Hugz
I am doing good. Got my 3 miles jog/run and Muay Thai today. Small class today so the instructor got to work with me one on one a lot. I feel a lot better about my kicks now. My eating is still going well. Hope to see another this week.0 -
Well I tried this earlier and my internet connection flopped. so here I am for Tuesday. Night all.0
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Well a wonderful Wednesday folks.. A great day yesterday. I love it when you sit in on a webinar from The War Related Illness and Injury Study Center, With the Subject being Nutritional Psychology: the Interplay between Nutrition, Mood, Brain, and Behavior. At the end of the training go to the ref list and see that you've already read about 40% of the research cited in her presentation. Makes ya feel like you're on the right track:).
Interesting reading about similar Blood Glucose results for some of you. I have a Friday Tradition of eating two packs of little Debbie Donuts sticks before my Friday Karaoke Show, and then treating myself on the way home to a hardees Monster Burger Combo (go Large) Onion Rings and large Lemonade. It generally takes til Thursday before my waking glucose is below 100. but normally by Tues it goes in the 90's post exercise and stays there (checking 3hrs post meals) Not sure why it pops up since my last meal is generally done at 8pm and last night for instance it was 84 when I went to bed. 107 this morning. Could be a product of my age (60 in Nov) and the metabolic De-conditioning I had done in my 50's. I'm gathering more data and plan to do a wellness FX blood panel sometime soon.
Carol: Thanks for the shout out for the Guys. Interestingly I had a discussion with my Sup yesterday, and with the growth of our program, I am writing proposal to provide Open Training time for adaptive athletes, (including outpatients) twice per week. Up til now I only train when I get a consult referral (even with this we have been growing 30% year over year) so we expect this to really grow the program at an even faster rate. What this means for me is in the future I will probably get to attend the games as a coach since the funding to send staff is dependent on how many veterans we send. We B jammin'!0 -
If you are a bit weary on Wednesdays, (or even if not) Check out this video. and Remember - How thou pleaseth God dispose the day...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-yZNMWFqvM 0 -
And I missed yesterday. ... oh well morning all, it's Wednesday. ..0
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Kilosierra: Welcome to the "I'm not winning but I love al the checking in anyway" club! I have missed at least 2 days. Let's me and you see if we can keep it under 3 misses, K?? (Runner ups!)
Staaz: de-load sounds about right. Watch that back man. Heron is right, Rachel talked about back injuries in episode 101 of F2F and she kinda scared me. But great news was we can all train even with back injuries.
Gooddaytoyou: Sunshine is the bomb! It is the dead of winter in Sydney, I was reminded as we did this webinar. We need to enjoy our warmth while we can!!
Hmrjmr1: Can you post a website for us to follow the adaptive athletes? The ones you work with would be fantastic. Or just a general info site? I am so inspired by it all! Hope it does grow and you get to travel with them and have your efforts reach out even more!!
So for me today: It is 6am and I just finished up my first training webinar with Rachel Guy (athletic fox) out of Syndey (it is 9pm there). People will get sick of me gushing about how much I love this online training but I DO. She asked for videos of us doing squats and then she critiqued them in the webinar and so much extra information about how to strengthen my glutes, hips and ankles to even be able to go lower like I need to. the Q & A was awesome, same attention as if I was in the gym with a trainer but this chick really knows her stuff. She used to be a physical therapist, so all of her advice sounded so sound about ligaments, tendons, form… just a great "session with my trainer."
Again, I know I'm going on and on about it but I'm paying for the services. She didn't pay me anything to promote her. I just think folks should realize that with technology today, we don't have to settle for the person at the gym. That guy/gal might be great but we can actually get trained by some of the world's best trainers and it isn't that expensive.
HAVE A FAN-TAB-ULOUS day guys!! I have a day full of craziness ahead of me but I am so glad I took a few minutes to catch up with the last few posts here. You guys are getting me off to a great start!!0
