TEAM: Gutbusters (June)
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June 9
Exercised?: Yes. Over 10,000 steps. Track setup and pack up.
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Good flying day. Got best time yet on Nationals qualifying track.
Really late night working on building another racing quad.
Wife and daughter out all day at comic book/sci-fi/costuming convention.
June 10
Exercised?: Yes. Over 10,000 steps. Track setup and pack up
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Good flying again today. Technical track and almost zero crashes. Definitely improving.
Out for Japanese dinner with family.
Very tired and went to bed early.
Daily Strength challenge
Challenge for June 10 is push ups
3 sets- First set till the point where you can do no more, wait 2 mins
- Second set of 60% of the number you did in the first set (half, then another 10%), wait 2 mins
- Third set of 50% of the number you did in the first set (half)
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Things have been a bit crazy lately. I’ve been studying for a massive test and tracking/exercise has been such a challenge to keep up with this past week. Only 3 days of exercise out of 7 for me (I’ve become very used to 5 or more and really missed those extra days) and tracking has been on and off. I’d estimate I normally put about 30 minutes into thinking about healthy choices/weigh loss, planning, etc. per day. This week was probably 2 minutes on average.
That being said, I’ve been using my experiences with healthy eating to guide my choices. I prepped things that I’ve had before that were a reasonable calorie-protein balance. I also haven’t been eating many snacks—I’ve been so focused on studying.
What’s interesting is that last time I had a massive test (last September), I definitely gained 5 pounds in the weeks leading to the test. Lately I’ve felt “too busy” to snack, but I somehow found time back then. I think the change is my relationship with food. This week has been a real testament to the fact that I’m no longer letting stress dictate my eating choices. Instead, I’ve focused on eating things that will help me feel strong and healthy.
Despite being so focused on the test, I’m on track for a loss this week. I definitely need to get back to tracking after the test (memory and instinct can only go so far), but it’s nice to know that I can weather high-stress situations without relapsing to my old ways.5 -
June 10
Tracking yes
Calories. A bit over. But I have been under for a few days.
No workout.
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June Week 3
Previous Weight: 197
Current Weight: 196.3
Chugga chugga2 -
June 11
Exercised?: Yes. Walked 5km in 37mins (hills)
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Family outing to Healesvills Sanctuary today. Saw the birds of prey presentation which had eagles, kites, hawks, raptors and more. The flying demonstrations were spectacular. Was even brushed by the feathers of a wedge tailed eagle as it flew directly over where I was seated (4kg bird with a 2 meter wing span, amazing control and accuracy in flight
). Magnificent birds.
Also saw a presentation on the platypus (marsupial that lays eggs but mothers express milk for the young, soft duck bill, badger type tail, webbed feet - strange but cute little nocturnal animal).
Went out for a walk after getting home, so well over the 10,000 steps for the day.
Back interstate tomorrow.
Some photos from the sanctuary.
Jess a 2.5kg male wedgetail eagle
A barking owl in the presentation (completely silent in flight, B&W vision only, can catch prey by sound alone if needed). Was also brushed by this one when it flew past.
Platapus. (usually nocturnal, but this one was in the platypus presentation. All other photos I have of it were when being handled by the keeper and it's hard to make out).
Daily Strength challenge
Challenge for June 11 is lunges ()
3 sets- First set 10 or 15 each leg (if 10 is too easy continue to 15).
- Second set 6 or 9 each leg.
- Third set 5 or 8 each leg.
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June week 3
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous weight: 257
Current weight: 254.54 -
June 10
Exercised?: Yes, 5.7km run in Greenwich Park. Glorious sunshine, thank goodness for lots of trees for the shade!
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
June 11
Exercised?: No, but did an impromptu 5 minute step routine on my hallway stairs before beed to make sure I got in at least 10,000 steps!
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Two NSVs today - got into a pair of trousers that I bought over 3 years ago and have never worn as they were too small, now they fit me like a glove! And had an evening meeting which was catered with the best pizza from Borough Market... I resisted it all, phew!3 -
June 11
Tracking no
Calories no
Exercise no
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June 12
Exercised?: Yes. Walked 10km in 90mins (over bridge)
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
In Sydney for work (again). Crossing the bridge seems to be a good walk when the weather cooperates.
Daily Strength challenge
Challenge for June 12 is plank. (standard, forearm or knee) (https://greatist.com/fitness/perfect-plank)
2 sets- First set 30 seconds if new to them, 60 seconds if a regular, 90 seconds if can regularly make 60 seconds. , wait 2
- Second set 15 seconds, 30 seconds or 60 seconds
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June 11
Exercise: Yes
Calories: No
Tracked: Yes0 -
User ID: Brunchowl
June week 3
Weigh in day Monday (sorry, I was traveling)
Last week: 172.6
This week: 171
Not the whoosh I've been waiting for but I'm happy with it, given that I've been on the road for almost a week and eating at lots of restaurants and events. Hopefully that whoosh is still coming!4 -
Westray16
Weigh in day Monday
Week 3
Previous weight 188.5
Today's weight 188
Sorry weighing in a day late2 -
June 11
Exercise yes 13k steps
Calorie yes (just!)
Tracking yes0 -
June 12
Exercised?: Yes, machine weights, core mat work, 1km rowing machine and 2.1km treadmill run
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Anyone got any advice for warming up for lifting? What I've read online is to start with a relatively easy (for you) weight for the first round of reps and then work up to a challenging weight for your last few sets. Sound about right?0 -
Username: eevang
Weigh-in week: Week 3
Weigh-in day: Monday
Previous week's weight: 178.5
Current weight: 1763 -
June 12
Tracking no
Calories uner I slept all day
Workout no2 -
weigh-in week 3
weigh day: Tuesday
last week: 182.8
this week: 181.4 whoo-hoo!
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User ID: Brunchowl
June week 3
Weigh in day Monday (sorry, I was traveling)
Last week: 172.6
This week: 171
Not the whoosh I've been waiting for but I'm happy with it, given that I've been on the road for almost a week and eating at lots of restaurants and events. Hopefully that whoosh is still coming!
@brunchowl in my book, a 1.6 loss is a whoosh! Well done!2 -
June 12
Exercised Yes 13k steps during day
Tracking yes
Calories Yes
Enjoying doing my target of 10k steps a day so much at the moment. Weather has been glorious in UK for weeks/months! Actually look forward to my walks and beginning to feel fitter!2 -
June 12
Exercise: Yes
Calories: Yes
Tracked: Yes2 -
susanbenita wrote: »User ID: Brunchowl
June week 3
Weigh in day Monday (sorry, I was traveling)
Last week: 172.6
This week: 171
Not the whoosh I've been waiting for but I'm happy with it, given that I've been on the road for almost a week and eating at lots of restaurants and events. Hopefully that whoosh is still coming!
@brunchowl in my book, a 1.6 loss is a whoosh! Well done!
@susanbenita don't get me wrong, normally I'd be thrilled with that but I've been on a gnarly plateau. I've been bouncing between 170.6 and 173 since May 14 (a whole month now, ack!). I was the same weight as today on 5/21. Very much hoping to see the 160s next week.0 -
susanbenita wrote: »User ID: Brunchowl
June week 3
Weigh in day Monday (sorry, I was traveling)
Last week: 172.6
This week: 171
Not the whoosh I've been waiting for but I'm happy with it, given that I've been on the road for almost a week and eating at lots of restaurants and events. Hopefully that whoosh is still coming!
@brunchowl in my book, a 1.6 loss is a whoosh! Well done!
@susanbenita don't get me wrong, normally I'd be thrilled with that but I've been on a gnarly plateau. I've been bouncing between 170.6 and 173 since May 14 (a whole month now, ack!). I was the same weight as today on 5/21. Very much hoping to see the 160s next week.
@brunchowl - I know what you mean about bouncing around between two numbers. It's so frustrating. Let's hope the downward trend continues for both of us and we can break through by the end of this month! I'd like to see the 170's! x1 -
Username: inshapeCK
Weigh-in week: Week 3
Weigh-in day: Wednesday
Previous week's weight: 146.4 pounds
Current weight: 146.1 pounds
Lost 0.3 pounds since last week.
I'll take any loss no matter how small! Sooooooooooo much better than a gain!
Plus it's the 3rd week in a row that I've had a loss!
Plus in the last 10 weekly weigh ins I've only seen 150.0 once
and all the other 9 weeks I had a weigh in that was in the 140s.
GOODBYE 150s!!!! I DON'T EVER WANT TO SEE YOU AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Down 24.0 pounds exactly as of today.3 -
June 13
Exercised?: Yes. Walked 10km in 90mins (over bridge)
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Crossed the bridge again. Fortunately Sydney has been dry these midweek nights. Lots of people out of Vivid festival.
Daily Strength challenge
Challenge for June 13 is dips ()
3 sets- First set till the point where you can do no more, wait 2 mins
- Second set of 60% of the number you did in the first set (half, then another 10%), wait 2 mins
- Third set of 50% of the number you did in the first set (half)
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User ID: Brunchowl
June week 3
Weigh in day Monday (sorry, I was traveling)
Last week: 172.6
This week: 171
Not the whoosh I've been waiting for but I'm happy with it, given that I've been on the road for almost a week and eating at lots of restaurants and events. Hopefully that whoosh is still coming!
@brunchowl. Still a woosh.
I too am on the road (3rd straight week of being interstate mid-week). Eating out all the time gets old fast. I find if you have some set plans and strategies, you can still travel and maintain or lose weight.2 -
Westray16
Weigh in day Monday
Week 3
Previous weight 188.5
Today's weight 188
Sorry weighing in a day late
@westray16. As long as it's before the end of the week, it's all good.
Good steady progress. Keep up what you are doing, it's working.1 -
June 12
Exercised?: Yes, machine weights, core mat work, 1km rowing machine and 2.1km treadmill run
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Anyone got any advice for warming up for lifting? What I've read online is to start with a relatively easy (for you) weight for the first round of reps and then work up to a challenging weight for your last few sets. Sound about right?
@emmclean. Start with a weight you can do 20 reps with easily (but only do about 10 for warm up). You want to cycle up to a weight that you only manage 8-10 with without sacrificing form (With a spotter you can go heavier or even do sets past failure).
Use free-weights where possible over machine weights. Free-weights build all the support muscles as well as the main muscles for more well balanced strength.
As you know, in lifting, form is MUCH more important than weight.
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June 12
Exercised Yes 13k steps during day
Tracking yes
Calories Yes
Enjoying doing my target of 10k steps a day so much at the moment. Weather has been glorious in UK for weeks/months! Actually look forward to my walks and beginning to feel fitter!
@westray16. Summer in the UK can bring great weather for walking. Well done for getting in the 10,000+ steps per day. I'd venture for most people this is not an easy task.
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Username: inshapeCK
Weigh-in week: Week 3
Weigh-in day: Wednesday
Previous week's weight: 146.4 pounds
Current weight: 146.1 pounds
Lost 0.3 pounds since last week.
I'll take any loss no matter how small! Sooooooooooo much better than a gain!
Plus it's the 3rd week in a row that I've had a loss!
Plus in the last 10 weekly weigh ins I've only seen 150.0 once
and all the other 9 weeks I had a weigh in that was in the 140s.
GOODBYE 150s!!!! I DON'T EVER WANT TO SEE YOU AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Down 24.0 pounds exactly as of today.
@inshapeCK. Reminds me of "I got rid of weight, I didn't lose it. I have no intention of ever finding it again."
Well done for remaining under 150. The longer you go without bouncing up, the more likely it is for the body to realise that this is your true size and will fight to maintain it. It is in effect a resetting of your "adipostat".2 -
June 14
Exercised?: Yes. Walked 10km in 90mins (over bridge)
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Crossed the bridge yet again. Stopped to video the 15min projection on the Opera house from a good vantage point. Pretty.
Eating out GF while travelling I am struggling to meet daily budget. Most days I am well under.
Daily Strength challenge
"Challenge for June 14 is squats (no weight - air squat - http://www.12minuteathlete.com/how-to-do-a-proper-air-squat/).
You can do assisted squats (using a table or bench top to take weight off the knees if it is too much)."
3 sets- First set till the point where you can do no more, wait 2 mins
- Second set of 60% of the number you did in the first set (half, then another 10%), wait 2 mins
- Third set of 50% of the number you did in the first set (half)
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