Smokin' Hot Green Pepper's 3/11 week 10
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Hi everyone....
Here's how my fitness test went --
1.5 mile run... had to do in 18:14 or less to pass ---- I ran it in 14:35.
Push-ups, timed 1 mimute (male push-ups) -- had to do 11 or more to pass, 38 would give me maximum points -- I did 39 and still had time on the clock.
Sit-ups, timed 1 minute -- had to do 24 or more to pass, 40 would give me maximum points -- I did 41 and still had time on the clock.
Abdominal measurement - this is measured level at the iliac crest (not your waist) -- had to do do 35.5 inches or less to pass -- I had 36. That 1/2 inch extra caused me to fail the section.
Fail one section -- it's a failure for the entire test regardless of how well you did on the other sections.
Now, let me state, I didn't practice anything for this test..... Haven't run in easily 6 weeks. When I did it was 1 mile and I didn't time myself. I did not practice sit-ups or push-ups.
And I was aware my measurement wasn't within limits since I measured myself recently.
Am I depressed with my results -- no. Why, if I did well without practice... Heck I DID VERY WELL without practice. Am I sore - nope. Did I finish my sections panting, red face or ready to drop or vomit -- Nope.
I have up to 6 months to retest.
All I need to do is lose a 1/2 inch... actually 1 inch would be better.....I'm thinking retesting in July. My unit has another person testing in July (6 months after childbirth).
Like I said, I am damn proud of my results w/o any practice.0 -
Well Barb...in my book, my very, very grand book, you passed! You did AMAZING lady! One fine job! WOW, you smoked the push-ups, sit-ups, and the 1.5 mile run!! I am in total ***AWE!!***
The 1/2 inch w/ the abdomen, puh, you will whittle that away, no problem! I believe in you for sure! I am so glad you posted this, cuz I been thinking bout ya and heck yeah, I'm proud of you too! Take a bow darlin'! Gang.... let's all toast Barb!! :drinker: 0 -
I'm very proud of my results despite the failure......
Especially since I didn't practice for this test.
Working the weekend. Looking forward to my next day off - Saturday 5/21.
Take care.0 -
exercise for the next week...
Friday ~ 2 mile outdoor walk, stretch 57 min [x] *treadmill*
Saturday ~ WATP 3 mile, stretch 73 min [x]
Sunday ~ 3 mile outdoor walk, Shred 71 min [ ] ** gonna start w/Cindy!! **
Monday ~ 2 mile treadmill walk/jog, Shred 56 min [ ]
Tuesday ~ WATP 3 mile, Shred, stretch 99 min [ ]
Wednesday ~ 2 mile outdoor walk, Shred 56 min [ ]
Thursday ~ WATP 2 mile, Shred, stretch 83 [ ]
495 minutes goal
130 done
365 remaining
my green's today were all in one meal, salad for supper ~
cuke & iceberg lettuce
so we went to Pizza Ranch for supper. calories unknown. I tried to keep it light thru out the day and burned 500+ with exercise. ate foods I normally don't eat here at home..pizza, broasted chicken, mashed potatoes, cheese stick w/marinara, macaroni salad and coleslaw. it was very good, and I tried to watch portions. salt will be my enemy the next couple days. looking forward to my Shred workout tomorrow!! Cindy and Jacque, you ready??0 -
Hi all....
Found out another failed his fitness test by not doing enough sit-ups.
And learned I was asked to help someone with their push-ups. Why, it was brough to his attention I did maximum amount of push-ups easily with no effort. So despite my test failure, I am being asked to mentor others.
So.... all is good.
Got a busy day here... off I go....0 -
Barb that is great. You are doing wonderful you will pass your next test. :drinker:
Well I did my shred this morning.. I cant say it was easy because it was very hard. but my kitten helped he kept attacking my arms while do the floor exercise with my son laughing in next room I was able to keep going. But now I know I am way out of shape and really will have to do this daily to get back to where I was months ago. How sad is that. I know I will do this so with my alarm set for 4:45AM tomorrow will be another day. I may have to hold off on walking on lunch so I dont get too sore or maybe do 15 min walks but will add them back next week.
Good luck ladies do what you can. in 30 days we shall see how many inches or pounds I loose. I will complete this for me :drinker:0 -
will get chart posted soon.0
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exercise for the next week...
Friday ~ 2 mile outdoor walk, stretch 57 min [x] *treadmill*
Saturday ~ WATP 3 mile, stretch 73 min [x]
Sunday ~ 3 mile outdoor walk, Shred 71 min [x] ** gonna start w/Cindy!! ** added 2 min>walk
Monday ~ 2 mile treadmill walk/jog, Shred 56 min [ ]
Tuesday ~ WATP 3 mile, Shred, stretch 99 min [ ]
Wednesday ~ 2 mile outdoor walk, Shred 56 min [ ]
Thursday ~ WATP 2 mile, Shred, stretch 83 [ ]
495 minutes goal
203 done
294 remaining
Happy day all! I decided to do my walk first, so my body/muscles were good and warm when I *attempted* D1L1 of JM Shred. WOW! I really have to take it slow and be careful b/c of my shoulder. Do NOT want an injury. It was a good workout and I noticed when I entered my time and calories to the exercise log here, I was only 9 calories less than the last time I did it. Not sure how good of shape I was in or if it was a 'no effort workout'. Still might get in some kind of activity later...just to help with upcoming soreness! Like Cindy, eager to get to day 30!
Hope you're having a good work day Barb. How's Dave doing? I have to say, I admire you and your push-up abilities!! I struggle doing the girly ones! even more of a challenge post surgery!0 -
Thanks for asking about him. About 430am, Dave had a panic attack - worst one I ever saw him in. If he didn't have such a tight grip on my hands, I would have called 911. Once he calmed down, and I was able to free my hands. I took his blood pressue & saw that was in normal range. Decided if his blood pressue was normal, he's breathing regular now, he's talking, ambulatory that the worst had passed. I felt bad leaving him to go to work but when I'm wearing the uniform - not able to stay home.
Last night I fell asleep reading my book - and he fell asleep watching tv. Since I was asleep in my glider & he was asleep in bed, neither one of us took our night meds. I think his panic attack was due to missing his night time meds.0 -
after lunch, dh fell asleep on the couch and both boys took some items to oldest son's house he will be living in the next year. I went outside and pulled some weeds out of my flower garden. thought it would go a lot better than it did....was hoping with our almost 1 inch rain they would have come out easier, but 3/4 of them broke off. job not finished. dh grilled pork chops and cod for supper and I made party potatoes and corn on the cob. I had one bite of the potatoes and a small salad with my corn and cod. Then the evening kinda felt like 'grade school' years again. Tomorrow is 1st day of work for Tanner, working w/Scott. Are my steel toed shoes in the basement? Where's my cooler? What time do I need to get up? When are we leaving? If I don't have to stay all day, can you (ME) come get me? What can I take for lunch? geez!! Then I cleaned up supper and finished the laundry. I am tired...and beginning to feel stiff. A hot bath is calling...I had planned to eat some popcorn and have a protein shake, but I am just too tired, and really not hungry. will be short on calories today.
Barb ~ how scary for Dave/you with his panic attack. Having you there while it was happening was reassuring I bet. Long day for you tho...That is the best thing for me...just having someone ( anyone ) to talk to me, hold my hand, tell me it is going to be ok. I used to scare myself so badly years ago. I really hated those moments. I was sure I was going to die. Does he ever talk about it after it is over? I hope he gets well enough to someday get over them, or that they will occur less and less. hang in there..0 -
here's to a week of success ladies! plan your meals and activity! let's take it up a notch and get serious!!0 -
Morning Pepper's,
Very busy at work. Completed my Day 2 Shred and went for a little walk 15 min so far today. Will try to get green veggies in. I will check back after lunch.0 -
very bad sleeping...2 nites in a row now at bedtime I feel jittery inside, my legs feel squirmy, have to get up and walk around..head feels like it does when Dr wanted me to increase Bupropion. slept most of the nite on the couch then got in bed when dh got up for work. Did get my popcorn in lastnite and maybe it was too close to bedtime?? Feels anxiety related...
my greens yesterday were ~ lunch : garden spinach and vegetable tortilla, cuke and iceberg lettuce. supper : pepper, romaine lettuce and celery.
will be cleaning and doing house chores today. have a good one ladies.0 -
Good morning,
Well Saturday was a good day. Ate my greens for lunch and dinner. Walked a couple of miles and was in a great mood. DD came home and we actually had a stress free day. All was good. Sunday side hurt and a little tired after Saturday. Mostly laid around and did laundry and clean the refrigerator which I hate cauese my kiddos are sooo messy. Side started hurting more as the day went on. Then realized it was an abcess coming in. Ate good. Had my greens at lunch, and had a small dinner was feelin worse by this time.So all in all a good weekend minus the pain. DD even did my shopping for me, I don't know maybe her moving out was a good thing. Even so I miss her tons!! DS got a job he starts Saturday, I am proud of him.
So goals today:
Water
greens
a walk ( wont be able to do shred til abcess goes down)
barb- Great job on the physical portion of your test!!!
Cindy-So proud of you doing the shred will be right there with as soon as I can.
Kelly-Good job on the shred and the greens. Youre doing good girlie!!
Erica- Hope you r well?0 -
Afternoon Pepper's,
Got a 15 min walk in, chicken salad wrap (half) for lunch. Still no greens yet. Will be having them for supper. I sit most of the day and my legs are cramping up. will have to stretch and stand some of today to keep the cramping away. Other than that feel good.
Jacque dont worry the point is getting some exercise. you can do the shred when it is good for you. Walking is a great exercise and I lost my 20 pounds with just that.
Kelly you are doing great. Keep it up and those pounds will just fall off. 28 more days :bigsmile:
Vita miss you, hope you are doing well
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So far so good, logged in my food for today this morning, and as of 3:45 pm have not strayed so I am so happy about that!
Hope to get a walk in tonight so I won't be over in calories just in case LOl:laugh: naw as it stand i have 23 calories left over without walking. Did take a little walk at lunch time but decided not to count it for it was only 10 mins.
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shgp's you are doing such a great job!! I am so very proud of you!! let's keep it up!!
Jacque...hope your sore heals quickly and you feel better soon. I am so glad you made the suggestion to eat 'greens'. wow, I didn't realize how much I was NOT getting them in my diet. don't they suggest 3-5 servings a day of fruit/veggies?? I am always good on fruit, but veggies were almost nil. I think mostly b/c of the prep time. If I have a salad every day, that helps me to get in other veggies. ***THANK YOU*** hey, good job on the walk!! don't you feel better? every step counts!
Cindy...you're doing good, and keeping me motivated!! it really helps when we all get involved!! I'm not too sore today, but there are many areas in the shred where I cannot do the correct move or keep with their time. I guess that gives me all the more reason to stick with it and improve!
Vita!! Girl, you've lost 50 lbs!! Holy Guacamole! Geez!! you must be at 180lbs?? Almost to your goal sweety! I am so proud of you!! Are you in your new place now...was it Seattle? Take care and when you get time, give us an update! We MISS YOU!!
Barb ~ HI!! hope you had a good evening!
greens were celery at lunch and broccoli for supper. g'nite gang!exercise for the next week...
Friday ~ 2 mile outdoor walk, stretch 57 min [x] *treadmill*
Saturday ~ WATP 3 mile, stretch 73 min [x]
Sunday ~ 3 mile outdoor walk, Shred 71 min [x] ** gonna start w/Cindy!! ** added 2 min>walk
Monday ~ 2 mile treadmill walk/jog, Shred 56 min [x]
Tuesday ~ WATP 3 mile, Shred, stretch 99 min [ ]
Wednesday ~ 2 mile outdoor walk, Shred 56 min [ ]
Thursday ~ WATP 2 mile, Shred, stretch 83 [ ]
495 minutes goal
238 remaining0 -
Well I didnt get my walk in tonight but for the first time in a long time I logged all food and was under calories YEAH!!!!!! no cheating either. Had s small salad for lunch and then had a salad with chicken for dinner so got the greens in. Got my water in and logged. so 3 out of 4 I am proud of myself
Erica!!! yay!!! u r doing sooooo good.!!!
Good night all0 -
Good Morning all,
Well I logged my food for today and plan to follow it to a T. So last night I was makin dinner and I got home late so I was more than ready to eat. As I was makin my chicken for my salad I so wanted to put more chicken in it... But I was strong and immediatly gave it to my son so I wouldnt eat it. He tought it was sooo funny cause he said that my face was showing my thoughts.
So everyone ok ?0 -
HAHAHAHA forgot to list my goals for today
Water!!!
logged food and keep to it
Eat my greens
Walk
Hope to do 4 out of 4 today0 -
I just love it when I get on and see that we added another page to our thread!! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee! activity, support, keep it goin' ladies! Had to run to town and get some pants for my oldest son, for work. they didn't even have his size, so will have to go to HIS city and purchase...not sure when that will be. bought me some pretty flowers today. hoping to get outside, but gonna workout next.
Jacque...you are doing awesome!! we gotta keep with this momentum don't we!! Likin' your goals....go get em'!
I think I was wrong when I posted Vita movin'...possibly in July...but I might be right sayin' that her dh is soon to be home again!! thinkin' of ya toots!
Ok, let's have a good Tuesday team. Water X Greens X Exercise X ** THAT'S IT ** :bigsmile:0 -
Ok so happy that its 3:30 and still going strong!!!! did a liittle more walkin at work today (more than normal). Hope to get the walk in tonight. Will keep everyone posted!!
Cindy- Good Job on the Shred!!
Barb-how u doing girl? Family Ok?
Kelly- Thanks for the encouragement.0 -
exercise for the next week...
Friday ~ 2 mile outdoor walk, stretch 57 min [x] *treadmill*
Saturday ~ WATP 3 mile, stretch 73 min [x]
Sunday ~ 3 mile outdoor walk, Shred 71 min [x] ** gonna start w/Cindy!! ** added 2 min>walk
Monday ~ 2 mile treadmill walk/jog, Shred 56 min [x]
Tuesday ~ WATP 3 mile, Shred, stretch 99 min [x]
Wednesday ~ 2 mile outdoor walk, Shred 56 min [ ]
Thursday ~ WATP 2 mile, Shred, stretch 83 [ ]
495 minutes goal
139 remaining
Jacque you're doing so great!! progress!! Love it!! Will your walk be at a gym or in the neighborhood? enjoy it!
ok, so my meals have all been running late today, on account I made a trip to get a pr of pants for my oldest son, socks and shirts for my youngest son, a few fruits and veggies. I arrived home around 12:30 and decided I needed to get my workout done, it is better if I complete this before the guys get home from work...and I knew I had a 90+ min workout planned. I was a little hungry, and by shred time, had hunger pangs. noticed all my numbers for calories burned were low too. but I didn't want eat something and then feel too full, or nauseated. so, it is what it is. think I may be done with WATP's this week. Can do outdoors or treadmill.0 -
greens...all at suppertime. romaine and iceberg lettuce, celery hearts, & pepper. 2 more days til weigh in. let's keep all the good goin' laides!! water, within calories and exercise!0
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HI team...well, I graduated from physical therapy today!! Yippy!! She gave me more exercises to add to the others. Doing more with endurance and increasing weights. Shoulder is kinda sore today and don't know if it's from doing the shred, sleeping wrong, or weather changing. She said I am doing great and just keep at it. Go to the Dr June 8th. Gonna head out for my walk then shred and hopefully do some yard work. Have a nice day everyone and keep it healthy and active! :flowerforyou: you are all the bestest!!0
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Just got home from court Wow what a day. Well try to make good choices but just logged what I ate and I guess they werent that good after all.Had a cobb salad with chicken for lunch with water and for breakfast a burritoe from sonic. So needless to say I dont have much calories left for dinner. Hope to not to go too much over. Tomorrow will be a better day.Hope everyone is doing ok.
Cindy and Kelly good jobon the shred!!
Barb and Vita-hope all is well0 -
exercise for the next week...
Friday ~ 2 mile outdoor walk, stretch 57 min [x] *treadmill*
Saturday ~ WATP 3 mile, stretch 73 min [x]
Sunday ~ 3 mile outdoor walk, Shred 71 min [x] ** gonna start w/Cindy!! ** added 2 min>walk
Monday ~ 2 mile treadmill walk/jog, Shred 56 min [x]
Tuesday ~ WATP 3 mile, Shred, stretch 99 min [x]
Wednesday ~ 2 mile outdoor walk, Shred 56 min [x] added 1 min>walk
Thursday ~ WATP 2 mile, Shred, stretch 83 [ ]
495 minutes goal
83 remaining
Jacque....looked at your diary, you did very good. low in sugar, carbs and higher in protein. that's my kinda day! no worries, just do well tomorrow!
planted some annuals and perennials. sounds like dh might have both days off this weekend! gosh, it's been forever! and they are talking rain....
hope all is well for Cindy, Barb, & Vita. take care ladies...0 -
Good Morning Pepper's,
Well I have to say day 5 was tough but feels good. I am not as sore as I thought it would make me. I even feel like I have more pep. I have been eating under calories all week and at least one green veggie a day working on getting the other(have had other non green veggies), I love fruit so I can say at least 3 or 4 a day. Still having snacks after dinner but only one instead of 3. I hope I loose something this week if not inches.
Kelly I have to agree the support is great, I love that we can text even if I cant get here to check in we need to get Vita in on that.
Well been very busy at work so got to go. Check back later. :drinker: :bigsmile:0 -
Moarning all,
Well my phone is dead, my charger cord broke last night so no phone for at least today. Hope to go get a new one tonight after work. Got to work late so hope its still open when I get off. Well last night I logged but was over for the first time this week.:frown:
But as kelly said today a new day. So logged for breaskfast and lunch, and hope to do much better today.
Special requwst Mom and Sis are not doing well, if you all can keep them in your prayers.
barb-Hope is all with you and urs?
Kelly- Yay keep up the good work!
Cindy- So proud of U!!!!:bigsmile:
Vits-Hope ur doing well:bigsmile:
Goals today:
Logg all food and stay under calories
Water
Greens
Walk
Check in later:glasses:0 -
afternoon...cept Vita, g mornin'. well, the shred is getting easier in cardio and endurance...but still the same with push ups and other arm/shoulder movements. I just don't have the strength in my R arm. but, another thing I noticed with both my workouts so far today is that my heart rate is not getting in the 'zone'...like the other day. this tells me that I am improving my heart function. today will be the last day I do WATP for a long time. gonna have to walk outdoors or on the treadmill if I wanna get a good workout. had a bite to eat, gonna walk to get the mail and then mow.
Jacque, sorry about your phone..hope you can get a new one soon. Yup, I'll keep your mom and sis in my prayers and thoughts today...take care
Cindy, I can tell in my body too...hoping inches. day 18 of my cycle, so pms is here or near!
HI to the rest of the gang...
planned greens...snack> celery, dinner> romaine lettuce, cuke, pepper.0
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