2 week challenge
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Hi ladies - finally feeling a bit more caught up with work!
I had a pretty lazy 5 day weekend, which was nice. Still feel like there is so much to do and so little time to do it in. The nursery is done so I guess I have that going for me... the 5 week countdown begins
Seems to be like there is just too much to catch up on. I like the idea of a monthly thread as well... I think just keeping this one post would be a bit overwhelming.0 -
Chel-you have to run 1.5 in less than 13 mins? That is really fast-about 6 miles per hour if you had 15 mins! or maybe not, I can't math
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I did a jog with some plyo, it was a thing I read about to run faster. You jog for 5 mins, then you alternate skipping, lunging, bounding, and side shuffle and grapevine. I felt a little silly doing that in the park but whatevs.
Then I had a huge salad with roast beef, mushrooms, Gorgonzola and grapes and watched trashy tv. All caught up on Couples Therapy
(I miss my other smilies, like the embarrassed one)
Rest day today and then 5k tomorrow.
Even though I said I was taking a break from logging I can't stop, it's a sickness 0 -
Amy I hear ya on feeling weird about taking a break, but I have told myself I will start the first Monday in November, it took me a couple days to completely quit. But, I really don't eat any different than I would if I was logging, I think it is just a habit now.0
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Yay for five week countdown, ramalem....your pregnancy, for me, went really quick!
I lifted today. The end.0 -
2 weeks (3 days in already) For Keto Diet. 15min HIIT workout 5 days a week minimum. minimum 1 gallon water daily I am at 30% Body Fat and want to get down to 22%/25% hopefully in 2 weeks. 5'5" age 26 140lbs, I am fairly heavy muscled for my height and have 98 lbs currently of lean mass.
lean mass calculation is fairly simple if you want to find out yours:
WEIGHT X BF= BF LBS (mine is 140X.30=42) then WEIGHT - BF LBS= LEAN MASS (140-42=98)
Personally I love this as a guide, I only weigh myself to see what my bodyfat ratio is to my weight. I generally use the mirror to judge my progress. (I take front side and back photos) Below I my current 3 day gain on keto
(also if you are doing keto and are also on depo provera please check out my discussion, i want to hear your story)
My goal is to compete in a WBFF and NPC Bikini Competition in Spring 2015 20% body fat being the overall off-season goal (stage BF is 15%-18%)
Add me if you want a motivation partner and my diary is public, I also include my supps and vitamins in my snack section.
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I can tell a difference, edyn, nice work. I like your tattoos:) I don't have the discipline for keto diet. So you don't do any heavy lifting now?
So, how would the monthly thread work? Anyone want to set that up? I can't figure out how to go back to discussions unless they are in a group, then I just go to groups and find us.0 -
thank you. I am doing body weight hiit right now. I can't afford the gyms in my area with what I make monthly so I can only use what I got....me. I happen to absolutely love lifting though. and once I hit my 20% Body Fat mark I am going to switch to a high protein low fat version of keto and Lift heavy at that point. From what I've researched the high fat low protein ratio that is best for weight loss tends to not work very well for lifting in the initial phases. high fat ratio works better for really fast fat loss. high protein ratio keeps fat loss and continues but is slower and you can build muscle better.
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The only way I know how to get to the thread is to go to the groups and find it through there. Do you guys mean you want to start a new group and then do a monthly thread? (Amy-like the lushes thread)? That may deter randoms from popping in and never hearing from them again
edyn- I did keto one summer and I felt like it made me smell weird0 -
Edyn - already a noticeable difference, wow. very exciting that you plan to compete. I also love lifting, but have gotten away from it since not going to the gym. I did try some at home DVD's that use bodyweight & bands, but have not stuck with it. Working out at home does not work well for me. Also, I have started trail running so between that & my dance classes haven't had time for anything else.
I actually haven't had a whole lot of time for the running either. I only hit the trail once this week on Wednesday. My friend & I were running & she fell, then about 5 mins later I fell. It wasn't bad & we were both cracking up, but my arm is still kind of sore. No more running until after Dracula which is this weekend & then I have to get serious if I am going to do a 12 mile mountain race in Nov.
Have a great weekend everyone!0 -
Can anyone suggest a good resource for keto meals that cater to vegetarians?
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Hooray it is Friday!
This week was a no star week for me. I tracked and did well on Wednesday, yesterday I finished off the peach cobbler from last week and that put me over by almost 500 calories...I had also got into my boss's chocolate stash
I had to work late as well and so by the time I got home it was nearly 7pm and hubby was already grilling.
Today we have a dinner date with some old friends at a Thai restaurant that has amazing curry's...very creamy curry's LOL. I am going to try and eat light for the day, but we will see how that goes. I also hope to get out early enough to get on the treadmill and see how fast I can do my 1.5 miles w/o dying. I did my push-ups last night and felt stronger...need to keep at it. Also did some sit-ups. I think I quit at 50 but they were kinda slow so I need to put a timer on and make sure I do them faster. My quads are a bit sore this morning too, I guess when you go for speed...form can go out the window.
Not sure on the weekend plans. We were supposed to have a long run on Saturday but with Ana coming, it is supposed to be raining all weekend starting this afternoon...Coach hasn't cancelled yet and it pretty much has to be a state of emergency for him to cancel...but I may bow out on this one ...which sucks b/c our 30K is next week.
Got on the scale and holding steady at 145.6...well, at least I know I can maintain LOL0 -
Sorry, Surf, I do not know of a vegetarian keto diet but surely there is something on google:)
How do random people find this thread? Does it come up under recent discussions?
I had a rest and a bit too much wine last night, and then I stayed up later than I meant to, looking at Pinterest. That is such a time suck for me. I can't put it down until I have seen everything on my home page, it's a problem!
Got the scream scram tonight, then a pizza with friends, probably beer or wine too.
Mexican food tomorrow. Sunday I should do something outside it is supposed to be nice out!
Happy Friday, have a great weekend everyone!0 -
I found this thread by looking at I think the top or new discussions? How did you find it amysj303? Did you start this one? I am a bit lost as to when the two weeks actually started for this challenge. Maybe it is just ongoing?
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Ram - can't believe there is only five weeks left! like Beeps, it seems like it has gone by really fast. You must be getting so excited!
Beeps - I lifted yesterday and hit a milestone. I was able to do a full set of lat pull-downs at 70lbs. It was a challenge set and my trainer wanted me to try 70 for a couple of reps just to see how it felt as a challenge to get to next level and I was able to complete the entire set there! I was very excited!
Surfing - it is an ongoing thread. We set 2 week goals or weekly goals and have a calorie challenge and just discuss what/how we arr doing.
Edyn - I am also trying to get my BF down. I am at 29% based on a dunk test and was shocked actually that it was that high. Really thought it would be lower, but it just means I need to work at it more. I would like to be 22% but I would be happy with 25% if I can get there. I love to lift and usually workout with a trainer 2x a week and once by myself. I workout at a gym by my house that is only $10/month and the other gym is included with my trainer's fees. I also run, a lot... when I am healthy.
Chel - I can't imagine having to do the things you do with the time constraints they put on you... what happens if you can't do them?
Chloe - I think if we do a monthly thread we could leave it under this group and get to it the way we do here or put it under one of the main groups and be able to use the 'favorites'. I am in one for running that is a monthly challenge group and I am able to mark it as a favorite
I am recovered more or less from my half last weekend and next week I taper for the next one. I had an awesome run this morning but was daydreaming and ate it - didn't even realize I was going down until I was skidding down the trail on my hands and knee. My hands are a mess and my left thumb seems to have taken the worst of it but the good news is there is no serious injury. I just need to not daydream while I am running apparently.
My niece is visiting from college for the weekend so we are doing 'girl' things; nails, brows, shopping, etc. tomorrow and Sunday is dog beach and visiting a college her she is thinking about transferring to. I am looking forward to spending the time with her.
I was supposed to go to a concert and dinner tonight with friends so she is coming along with us - should be a really fun weekend!0 -
shanaber! How proud you must be! That is AWESOME!0
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Surfing - the two week challenge is ongoing....i start mine on mondays....0
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Thx Beeps! That makes sense. Have fun with your niece 0
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Would you all consider 5'2 and 140 pounds, an okay weight, or too much over?0
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Yeah, kxcky, can't look at the scale number in a vaccuum....if you have large lean body mass and less bodyfat, maybe that is the right scale number.
Having said that, i am 5'9" and have been aiming for 140 lbs for years.....and at 145 lbs (which is not my weight today, but it was my weight when i had my DxA done), i was 32.8% bodyfat.....i look pretty muscular, but genetically, inhave very low lean bodymass and very high bodyfat%. Sucks.
Did my cardio today.
And am on my second day streak of "no food after supper".....let's face it, for me, that is the ONlY way i lose scale weight.0 -
OK, my two week challenge is to make sure I run at least 3 times a week!0
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Twinkie2530 wrote: »OK, my two week challenge is to make sure I run at least 3 times a week!
Excellent Twinkie!!! Do you happen to do any trail running?
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Had a fun weekend with my niece but ate too much and not great choices but oh so tasty!
Starting taper week for my next half a week from today! My goals this week are to eat well, get all my water in and get lots of sleep.
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Hey ladies! I'm back from my mini vacation. It was a fun time and good to see my parents, but I am tired. I didn't sleep great last week and then averaged about 7 hours a night instead of 8-9 which is what i like to get. Leaves were gorgeous and Daphne was good. We did a little shopping, went to the festival and Eric and I went to a swanky anniversary dinner just the two of us.
As for groups and threads.....I personally would like to have a spin off private group. I know we all stumbled upon this group somehow (although I think Amy invited me from another thread we both respond to), but there are a lot of randoms that pop in and out. Personally given that I do post a lot about my day to day life (which is my choice), the way this group is set up, any old person can pop in and read. Just my two cents. All of my other groups I respond to are closed. We can always invite friends to join, but I really do like the idea of a smaller more exclusive group. And within that group we can post a monthly chat thread be it 2 week goal centered or just a place to catch up and keep ourselves accountable. I would volunteer to set up and keep it going, but with me being on maternity leave from mid-January through mid-April and not being at a computer all day 4 days a week, I don't want to make any promises on my promptness. What do you all think?
I brought a gym bag so I'm going to try for a workout today, but I think I'm going to have to go out for lunch since I didn't make it to the grocery store last night. (I grabbed a can of tuna but don't think I have enough her to make that a meal.....) If someone wants to join for lunch, I'm blowing off my workout, but if I just go grab a sandwich, I'll do some lifting. Tomorrow Eric and I are going to see So You Think You Can Dance so no class for me after work and I have a work lunch thing. I'll have to play catch up on workouts this weekend, which could work since we only have plans to stop by a haunted house/party early Saturday night. I anticipate a larger gain this week since I lost last week and ate a lot of food over the weekend with little activity and I have not meal planned or shopped for this week.
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Morning ladies!
Shan - I've eaten it twice running while day dreaming. It sucks. Not only are you left with scrapes and cuts (and eventually scars), your ego kinda hurts too Glad you made it out ok! Glad you had fun with your niece, that sounds like a fun time.
Beeps - Go go cardio!
Better - I tend to agree with you about the groups. I feel like kind of a jerk making it a private group, but I also make the choice to talk about my personal life and to share photos etc. and feel like keeping it a smaller more exclusive group of people we actually know would be a good idea, but like you I wouldn't have the time to keep it up until end of March.
My workouts have pretty much stopped, which I already told myself was ok I'll be 36 weeks on Thursday, and I've been having a harder time the last week or so walking, moving around etc. I think from here on out it'll be yoga twice a week and swimming where I can fit it in. I started getting some stronger contractions on Friday likely due to work stress, so I'm just trying to take it easy where I can.
Hope everyone has a great Monday!0 -
Weekend was pretty good. The 5k Scream Scram was good, loved the costumes and the dogs in costumes, so cute!
This week I will probably run Mon/Wed and lift Tues. Then the rest of the week I have stuff related to my lawschool 10 year reunion, so probably nothing more this week.
Ashley, if you want to set it up, and let me know what needs happen, I can help. But honestly, I am not sure how this is different from the lushes thread? and how privacy settings work!
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I agree with the private group. And then if any of us know of people we want to add in we can, rather than having randoms pop in.
I had a pretty good weekend eating. Still just doing my Abs, guns and buns challenge through then end of October. Today was actually the lowest weight I have seen in awhile...AND on a MONDAY!!! Alright, enough bragging, I gotta get back to work.0 -
Ram, OMG, you're so close! I didn't do anything from week 36 on. My dr. advised against it because my fluids were low so I took it as a very good reason to really just rest up. See any workout from here on out as a bonus. I'm starting to get antsy at just 27 weeks.....
Amy, NTHG is just an open group now with tons of threads anyone can post to. So literally ANYONE on MFP can join and read everything we post. The lush thread is also a group but it's a private one, so you have to be invited to join or "apply" to join. There is a setting to make groups either public or private, but since NTHG is still currenlty an active group with 9,812 members....yes really.....I think it would be best to start a new group. I don't mind to set it up. Then each month someone would just need to create a discussion topic for the month. So really it's not that big of a deal. Let's talk it over this month and maybe as of November 3, we can merge to a new group if everyone wants to.
I totally went to lunch by myself and blew off my lunch workout. I may set Daphne up with some cartoons and lift a little when I get home. It's cold and dreary and I sort of want to be lazy.0 -
Sorry I've been MIA, I have been keeping up with reading everything, just haven't had time to respond!
Ashley - I didn't know that there were private groups! I would be willing to join it, keep up with my favorite MFP ladies! I don't blame you for blowing off a lunch workout when it's dreary, the rest of the week will be like that here in RI, so I went on my walk today at lunch to soak in some sun before it goes!
Chloe - I forget what that challenge is you're doing? Explain!! It sounds like a good one
Amy - What did you dress as for the Scream Scram?? I'm glad it went well! And a 10 year reunion sounds fun! Kind of random, but I remember you had done 5x5 for a while.. did you like the results? My fiance just found it and is trying it out, was it worth it for you? I might try it with him if you liked it! I don't feel like going all the way back trying to find it! haha
Ram - You're getting so close!! So exciting! You did great working out as long as you have! I can't wait to see pictures of the little cutie!
Shan - I'm glad you had a great time with your neice I'm sorry about your fall!! I hope you're healing up well!
Beeps - Where did you have your DxA done? How is your no food after supper going?? I hope it's working out for you
Chel - That Thai sounds fantastic! I hope it was as good as your hoped! I hope your training is going well too, sounds like a tough challenge!!!
I have seen some of you post about the DxA, bod pod, dunk test, etc to determine body fat % and I was wondering where you found the places where you can have that testing done? I don't know what to search for or if there's a website you all have used? I would love to get that done (even though I'd be filled with anxiety to know what it actually is!) Let me know how you found where to go!
This week wasn't too bad. I am trying to keep my weekend eating under control, I just have a hard time with that sometimes! I hit the 6 month mark until my wedding and now I feel like I'm behind (even though I'm not) with everything. It's just coming so fast! I'm dying to try my dress on again, but I still am working on my squats to fill out the butt of my dress a bit more!
This week I'm going to try to do some sort of exercise on days I don't go to the gym and I'm also going to try to drink water on the weekends (not just wine... oops!)
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Oh Ram I was super lazy that last month and looking back I am happy I was. Take the rest while you can! The next year of your life will be the most exciting and exhausting whirlwind you will ever experience. Trust me!
Shander- Its not that exciting, its just squats, pushups and leg lifts...and they increase every day as the week month goes on. Today was 160 squats, 19 push ups and 50 leg lifts.0
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