My strength training routine usually starts off with the character video challenge I have to complete for this challenge, as those are normally considered strength training for me. As for strength training aside from this challenge, I'm currently doing Wii Fit 30 day challenge. I have been doing that once a week instead of daily, but I'm improving and this week I will probably do it twice (these are anywhere from 20-30 min routines). However, in between the Wii Fit challenge I created my own custom workout on the Wii Fit to work my upper body (my legs are usually unfit for heavy lifting at this point Lol). It's a 37 minute routine. Some examples of the exercises Wii Fit has me doing: lunges, side lunges, reverse lunges, squats, various types of resistance training, kick-ups, high knees, etc. and it also incorporates activities that are fun, but also work your muscles including volleyball, tennis, boxing, and inline skating.

Cindyinpg wrote: »

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Last night's show opened with the Termites feasting on meat. Protein and strength training are the keys to having lean healthy muscles. If you haven't done so yet: make sure you are getting sufficient protein* and share your strength training routine on your team's thread.
*We recommend getting 1 gram of protein per lb of lean body mass as per the Eat, Train, Progress Group. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1464776/sign-up-sheet/p1

So...I checked my reports and I get probably less than 0.5 grams of protein per pound, per day. I don't eat much meat (fish very occasionally), and I do eat Luna Protein bars and use Rainbow Light Protein Powder. I wouldn't mind getting it up to 0.75 grams a pound. Does anyone else struggle with getting a ton of protein every day?

MsTiffamee wrote: »

My strength training routine usually starts off with the character video challenge I have to complete for this challenge, as those are normally considered strength training for me. As for strength training aside from this challenge, I'm currently doing Wii Fit 30 day challenge. I have been doing that once a week instead of daily, but I'm improving and this week I will probably do it twice (these are anywhere from 20-30 min routines). However, in between the Wii Fit challenge I created my own custom workout on the Wii Fit to work my upper body (my legs are usually unfit for heavy lifting at this point Lol). It's a 37 minute routine. Some examples of the exercises Wii Fit has me doing: lunges, side lunges, reverse lunges, squats, various types of resistance training, kick-ups, high knees, etc. and it also incorporates activities that are fun, but also work your muscles including volleyball, tennis, boxing, and inline skating.

I have the Wii Fit - where do you get this Routine set up???

tracymayo1 wrote: »

MsTiffamee wrote: »

I have the Wii Fit - where do you get this Routine set up???

When you choose your profile it will take you to the "main" page. It will say "Custom Workout." Just click there. Then you have two options: A. Custom workouts that Wii Fit has already made or B. Create your own custom workout. If you choose to create your own it will give you pics of all the different exercises and you just pick the ones you want. It will show you the total workout time and estimated calorie burn for your custom workout. I love it! I have done both, but recently I created my own upper body because my legs just couldn't take anymore and I needed to do some strength training! Lol.


Also, I'm so totally with you on the protein thing. I checked mine after Cindy told me how. MFP has me set for 90g I think. I should be getting 115g. Obviously I need to work on my protein as well!!!

KristyMayhem331 wrote: »

I occassionaly look at other things besides calories but I mostly focus on calories so I am not really sure what the right amount for the others is. If that makes sense... so what is the general rule of thumb for protein? Right now I am set at 70g which common sense tells me seems really low!

And would also explain why I am constantly over that target LOL

I'm feeling the same way you are, I'm really not sure how to meaure everything else and just go with the MFP says. MY protein intake is 45g....but I'm usually always over it. I try to keep my sugar and carbs low and i'm always under my calorie intake.

KristyMayhem331 wrote: »

I occassionaly look at other things besides calories but I mostly focus on calories so I am not really sure what the right amount for the others is. If that makes sense... so what is the general rule of thumb for protein? Right now I am set at 70g which common sense tells me seems really low!

And would also explain why I am constantly over that target LOL

Mine MFP suggested is at 65, and a check at the http://www.webefit.com/Calculators/Calc_protein.html tells me it should be 69, so pretty spot on.

maphammonds wrote: »

KristyMayhem331 wrote: »

I occassionaly look at other things besides calories but I mostly focus on calories so I am not really sure what the right amount for the others is. If that makes sense... so what is the general rule of thumb for protein? Right now I am set at 70g which common sense tells me seems really low!

And would also explain why I am constantly over that target LOL

Mine MFP suggested is at 65, and a check at the http://www.webefit.com/Calculators/Calc_protein.html tells me it should be 69, so pretty spot on.

Very interesting... The site says the minimum I should eat daily is 65.28g, if I do endurance training then minimum 112.2g with a maximum of 130.56g, and if I do strenght training then 148.92g minimum and a maximum of 159.12g.

Per my dairy I am usually around 80g-90g which I am happy with. Again, my main focus is calories. Maybe I will take a look at the others if I start to in a plateau or something but right now I am happy with where it is all at.

Hey team! How is everyone doing with the challenges? I am over my cardio but still have to get my strength in. I am not worried, I'll get it done. Please remember to ask for help if needed.

I have never paid attention to my protein before this week and our challenge. I reset my goals to 112g a day because my lean body fat is supposedly 109 pounds, and looking at my past numbers I am nowhere near that. I thought I ate a lot of meat! Today was good, I had bacon and eggs for lunch (mmmm, I could get used to that every day). But like others have already said, I will need to think about how else to get more protein in my diet.

I am over on cardio and even on strength training. I workout every day so I will definitely have more by Saturday. I have completed my character challenge as well! So I'm good for the week!

As Kristy said, please don't forget to let your team know if you need minutes. Between the whole team there is always lots of extra minutes floating around. Btw. I feel like everyone did a great job requesting help last week! I think we all work really well together! Keep up the good work team!

In reviewing my protein, I think I was doing pretty well most of days meeting what MFP set for me but in looking at the Lean Body Calculator, I think I need to up it.

So for cardio, I am walking, some running, plus I do the Boot Camp Challenge app (by LOLO). I love the app because I do it anywhere and it lets you tell it what equipment you have available plus it links to MFP so it uploads the workout for me. Since I just started back to working out regularly at the end of September, I am on the beginner level but it has intermediate and advanced settings so I'll be doing it for a while. It has 18 days per level but I am doing beginner until the end of the year. I do it 3 times a week. It's a different workout every time. I also have the 7 Minute app by LOLO that I do on the alternate days.

I also got the Beat Burn app (also by LOLO). It allows you to upload your music and will change the tempo to match your activity--walking, run/walk, or running. I haven't used it as much but I really like it.

For strength training, I am also using apps by LOLO--Easy Arms, Easy Legs, Easy Abs, and Killer Butt. I do 2 a day so I'm giving each muscle set a day of rest in between. I really like these as well. You can set a level as well as the length of the workout.

And now with this challenge I am doing the character challenge at least once but usually twice. I love this week's for Carol. I used my kettle bell instead of a pumpkin. I am soooooo glad I signed up for this challenge. It has really kept me motivated to not miss a workout. As a matter of fact, it has me planning ahead. I have to travel next week for work and will not have an opportunity to work out on Monday. Sunday is usually my day of rest but I am going to do Monday's workout on Sunday so I can be sure I don't miss any.

If anyone wants to try any of the apps, they offer a free version of the strength training ones. They also offer these in bundles if you want to upgrade.

And I can't wait for this week's episode!!!

I have got half my workouts in. I really need to work tonight , tomorrow, and sat to catch up.

Ok, so our punishment is on my agenda I guess for tomorrow... it looks like a killer.

I like 'em!