April Monthly Challenge
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Should have done the workout this morning. Rest day today because it's late and my children are sleep and I just finished cleaning the house and I want to take a bath and go to bed. I realized today what I've been CONSTANTLY told. This is NOT a sprint. Therefore, me doing certain things--such as double workouts in a day, extra reps in lifting---is not going to get me smaller next week or the week after that. Bottom line I know longer want to be rigorous. Some days I'll work out and some I won't. No big deal anymore. GN!3
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trinitymwilson wrote: »Great job Karen! make up days AND 3 sets each?! awesome
Thanks Trinity. I am going to feel them tomorrow, especially those darn planks AND burpees. But that's the price you pay to take days off and play at Disneyland. Great job on your weight loss last week.
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While all of you are enjoying your rest day....Good for you guys. I got all caught up with 3 sets of the rest of LBD and FW. Back on track. Have a good evening everyone.
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Today I needed to color outside the lines. I completed the following.
My Day 20:
Squats w/round weights - 20lbs
10 sets, 10 reps
Bent over row w/ round weights - 20lbs
2 sets, 5 reps
Overhead extension w/round weights - 10lbs
5 sets, 10 reps
Russian twists w/round weights - 10lbs
5 sets, 10 reps
Good Night All!1 -
SmithsonianEmpress wrote: »Today I needed to color outside the lines. I completed the following.
My Day 20:
Squats w/round weights - 20lbs
10 sets, 10 reps
Bent over row w/ round weights - 20lbs
2 sets, 5 reps
Overhead extension w/round weights - 10lbs
5 sets, 10 reps
Russian twists w/round weights - 10lbs
5 sets, 10 reps
Good Night All!
Good Job, Jessica!!!0 -
I did my catch up on my day 19 LBD & FW today
10 lunges each leg
40 squats
10 lunges each leg
12 shoulder & 12 triceps
10 lunges each leg
40 bridges
10 lunges each leg
12 shoulder & 12 triceps
Seriously, I'm feeling so much stronger! How's everyone else progressing?0 -
POSTING WORKOUT FOR DAY 21, FRIDAY APRIL 21ST:
LBD
90 SECOND PLANK/45 TRICEP DIPS/40 MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS
FW
10 SHOULDERS/10 ROWS/10 BICEPS/10 TRICEPS X 2 SETS0 -
Thank you Karen!
Trinity---I'm feeling sore. Don't know about stronger LOL! But I'm definitely thinking I need to rest my body in between weights or just switch off upper and lower.0 -
@dbackgrammy @SmithsonianEmpress we are almost there!1
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@Mjtckwnow this is the best, most organized group I have been a part of, I enjoy the monthly and weekly challenges and the stats! if you do another one after June please let me know!2
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trinitymwilson wrote: »@Mjtckwnow this is the best, most organized group I have been a part of, I enjoy the monthly and weekly challenges and the stats! if you do another one after June please let me know!
I completely agree!!!0 -
60 shoulder press; 60 bicep curls; 60 tricep extensions; 60 rows; 120 mountain climbers; 135 tricep dips; and 5 sets of planks (couldn't hold all for 90 secs so I went as far as possible but did a set between each of the other exercises)
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trinitymwilson wrote: »@Mjtckwnow this is the best, most organized group I have been a part of, I enjoy the monthly and weekly challenges and the stats! if you do another one after June please let me know!
100% agree! I would love to continue this journey with all of you ladies!
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Day 21 LBD & FW completed0
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Posting workout for Day 22, Saturday April 22nd:
LBD
45/45/45
Jumping Jacks/Burpees/High Knees
FW
Rest Day0 -
dbackgrammy wrote: »60 shoulder press; 60 bicep curls; 60 tricep extensions; 60 rows; 120 mountain climbers; 135 tricep dips; and 5 sets of planks (couldn't hold all for 90 secs so I went as far as possible but did a set between each of the other exercises)
Wow!0 -
dbackgrammy wrote: »60 shoulder press; 60 bicep curls; 60 tricep extensions; 60 rows; 120 mountain climbers; 135 tricep dips; and 5 sets of planks (couldn't hold all for 90 secs so I went as far as possible but did a set between each of the other exercises)
You are an inspiration!0 -
@trinitymwilson @dbackgrammy @hannahhooter we can definitely make a plan to extend beyond June. My target for hitting my goal weight isn't until the fall & I'll be in marathon training soon, so I'm all about continuing this great support
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@trinitymwilson @dbackgrammy @hannahhooter we can definitely make a plan to extend beyond June. My target for hitting my goal weight isn't until the fall & I'll be in marathon training soon, so I'm all about continuing this great support
Having done quite a few half marathons and one full; plus Sherpa duty during Ironman training sessions for my kids, please know I'm here to support you as you do your marathon training. Have you done one before or is this your first? Maybe incorporate a mini challenge that will help all of us support you along the way. Good luck on your training.0 -
Today...
Day 21 of FW:
10 Bent over rows
10 Shoulder press
10 Biceps curls
10 Triceps kickbacks
X 5
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Day 22 of LBD:
45 Jumping jacks
45 Jumping rope
45 High knees
X 5
COMPLETE
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You, Jessica, @SmithsonianEmpress, are amazing. Very good job!!! Think I will follow your lead, jumping rope instead of burpees today. Thanks for the suggestion.
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You're welcome Karen 0
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SmithsonianEmpress wrote: »Today...
Day 21 of FW:
10 Bent over rows
10 Shoulder press
10 Biceps curls
10 Triceps kickbacks
X 5
&
Day 22 of LBD:
45 Jumping jacks
45 Jumping rope
45 High knees
X 5
COMPLETE
You rock girl1 -
Day 22 complete
Oh boy I was not in the mood for any of this today but I got through it2 -
I've been a failure this past couple weeks and haven't kept up with the monthly challenge. I've been running a lot but just haven't made it to the gym or made time to do anything else. I'm going to try to get back into it this week, but I just wanted to say I haven't given up completely!1
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Day 22 completed
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Posting workout for Day 23, Sunday April 23rd:
LBD
45/45/45
Squats/Lunges/Bridges
FW
10 Rows/10 Biceps x 3 Sets0 -
Hannah, me too
sorry guys. I don't know what's wrong with me. Well I know what's wrong. It's called life, children, bills etc etc etc We all have these things so it's no excuse. I'll do better this week. Oh and today is a rest day. I know I know. I think June 1st I will start to lift heavy and go to the gym. That's probably the problem. I'm lifting 8,10 lb dumbells and wondering why I'm not leaning out(that's all I have access to at my house). It's not heavy enough probably. I don't know. I'm still doing research on that. I read last night I only should be able to do 3-6 reps of an exercise. Well that sounds heavy AND SCARY! Anyway, back at it tomorrow gang. I hope y'all enjoy yalls Sunday!!! 0 -
@hannahhooter I can relate I've had days like this and years like this where I just felt stuck or other things become a priority. this group and all you women being so honest on this forum have motivated me so much. you have the right spirit! don't give up!0
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I have something special to share with you guys. after 10 years of trying to get back to being fit, after 10 years of starting and stopping and starting again, after losing motivation and finding it again, depression, then happiness after having my beautiful miracle Violet, and being the heaviest I've ever been, I finally fit into my LBD but most importantly of all I am starting to feel good in my body p.s I'm still not close to my goal but this is a great day!
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