@LesIckaBod
Yeah I guess you're right. It's actually out of the ordinary for me to be like this LOL. This time though I have been having better success than other times because I feel my diet or let's not call it diet let's call it lifestyle has changed for the better. Instead of trying to eat healthy but not eating enough and eventually backfiring, this time I'm eating healthy sometimes not so healthy but everything and I mean everything is in moderation and counted. It definitely helps to log what I eat. And I have goals this time. There's certain things I want to do in my life certain things I would like to accomplish in the way I look and things like that and sometimes I get on here and read success stories and it's very motivating
And I would have to say besides my fitness pal being number one, number two would be not stressing over bad days or small failures. It's not worth it and so easy to overcome if you don't let it get to you

September 13
Exercised?: Yes (5+km walk as well as to and from office)
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes

After a long night (4:00am) and early morning (7:00am), short work day (ended at 2:00pm) after which I went back to the hotel for rest.

5km walk before finding dinner. Was able to order dinner in broken Spanish without requiring the English menu (which for me is a big step).

All client presentations over so the time pressure is substantially less. 4 days of intense concentration trying to follow full speed Spanish business conversation was exhausting (was getting about 50%). I find reading (and writing) Spanish is far less exhausting as I get time to absorb what needs communicating.

I am also doing about an hours extra dedicated Spanish study a day to try get more up to conversational speed. I feel I am doing OK for only having started Spanish 6-7 weeks ago.




Daily Strength challenge

"Challenge for September 13 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)

@craigo3154
I've tried Spanish a few times. I just can't get it. I understand bits and pieces but when someone starts talking, the words just mush together. Nice job on learning so fast

Username: KillaLindzilla
Weigh in Day: Friday
Previous Weight: 250.3
Current Weight: 248.0

14/09
Exercise no
Tracked yes
Calories - was under until the wine 👀

Username: cjscoey
Weigh in Week: September Week 2
Weigh in Day: Thursday - (I am changing this to Friday since that seems to fit my schedule better)
Previous Weight: 171
Today's Weight: 170.4

I traveled this week and still fighting this sinus infection, not as good as I wanted but no gain!

September 14
Exercised?: Yes (20 mins, to and from office)
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes

Long day in office, but not as hard as no client presentations.

After getting back to hotel late, took a nap and did not walk till 6:00am next morning (must have needed the sleep).

Tomorrow is explore Madrid day for me. I expect to do a lot of walking.

grebber1 wrote: »

@craigo3154
I've tried Spanish a few times. I just can't get it. I understand bits and pieces but when someone starts talking, the words just mush together. Nice job on learning so fast

@grebber1. Thank you. It does take a concerted effort. Reading is MUCH easier than speaking (and understanding real time conversation). Even with all the work and exposure, I am FAR from fluent, but I am getting by (just).

When listening, it's like island hopping. I get this bit and that bit and can piece together the jumps in between. The endings of words give you personage (I, you, they, we, etc.), the start of words give you subject.

As with most things, there are "keys" to understanding. Once you grasp certain keys, things get a lot easier. With Spanish, one thing is the "flow" of the language. Because it is spoken so quickly, the endings of words follow a similar flow to make it easier to speak rapidly. Another is that words tend to run together a lot (like lazy pronunciation). Do not expect gaps between words. I find if I try not to over-pronounce things tend to go a lot better.


Daily Strength challenge

Challenge for September 14 is sit-ups or crunches (abs day - be sure to use a mat or towel for cushioning - )

2 sets

• First set till the point where you can do no more, wait 2 mins
• Second set of 50% of the number you did in the first set (half)
  

The reason for only 2 sets for this exercise is that it ideally should be balanced with back strengthening exercises (which plank variants provide).

Sep 14th
Exercised: Yes, gym.
Calories under: Yes
Tracked: Yes

Username: ladylin77
Weigh in week: Week 2
Weigh in day: Saturday
Previous weight: 184
Today's weight:183.6

I have been struggling this week. Preparing for the hurricane and being stuck in doors really sucks.

Username:fe452436
Weigh in week:2
Weigh in day:Friday
Previous week weight:197.5 lbs
Weight this week:197.5 lbs
It increased during the week and now back.I waited one more day to see loss but it’s the same.Checking my eating habits.And wherever I can walk I do that.
Hope everyone is fine and working on their goals.
Good Luck!