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Post by jbanders on May 12, 2014 0:57:53 GMT
I've been trying the burpees but my body is just not handling them well. Very disappointing. But I keep moving forward. Looking forward to the new challenge.
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Post by lbanders04 on May 12, 2014 1:04:53 GMT
Sorry I have been so absent. Always feel like I'm playing catchup when the weekend hits. I have learned that the weekends are the hardest for me to stay on track. During the week I have a set schedule and I find it easy to eat and drink along with the clock. So much so I often feel like a robot.... My workout schedule is all set too again by the clock... Then the weekend hits and everything falls apart. I sleep in and right from the get go I'm behind on water and food. Then I get wrapped up in house work, yard work and running errands. It's not that I eat a lot of bad food, I just don't eat or drink... This is something I really have to work on. Any advise is welcome from the rest of the 9-5'ers out there. Do you guys experience the same thing? I'm working on letting the little things around the house go but when all your neighbors yards are starting to look like a golf course compared to your yard it might be time to mow. Truth is I get lazy on the weekends. I recognize this and I know I need to do a better job but the idea that "hey I've earned a break before I start another weekly grind" gets in my head and I tell myself I can work out tomorrow or something like that. Anyway..... as far as the challenge this week. 1. Burpee's Suck!!!!!!! That is all I'm going to say about that. 2. 98% of my fluid intake for the past 7 weeks or so has been water anyway...the fluid challenge was nothing for me. Instead I have been trying to focus on keeping up with all the challenges in general. Using this week as a chance to build momentum. I don't remember reading it but I know Cassandra is hoping that while we work on each week's goals we do not lose track of the previous weeks... I still try and get 2-3 servings of veggies at every meal. I'm not 100% there on every meal but when I look back to just two months ago at what my daily diet was I feel very good at the progress I have made. Thanks to Cassandra and Dave and the support of everyone on here. Keep sharing everyone and when you need help ask for it. That is why Cassandra is working so hard to build this community. Good luck and here is to another positive week of making progress.
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Post by Cassandra - Admin on May 12, 2014 14:10:50 GMT
Hey Kris - not off hand. :/ The equipment and certifications for Oly lifting are so expensive that you kinda get what you pay for. If you want decent equipment and to not kill yourself because your trainer actually knows what they're doing - you're probably going to be paying around that amount. You're out east side right? I'll ask Dave if he can chime in here when he gets home and see if he knows of anywhere like that.  |
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Post by Cassandra - Admin on May 12, 2014 14:11:42 GMT
Hey Bree!! Sorry about the burpees giving you crap - if it makes you feel any better - I haven't done mine for a couple days so I think I have 90 today. Lol!!!
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Post by Cassandra - Admin on May 12, 2014 14:22:36 GMT
Aw!! Lee! You're like my very own personal cheerleader! Thanks so much! I love that you guys are still bouncing around in here talking to each other...and pushing for your best outside of here as well. I really hope this challenge helps. I know it's already helped me to get my buns back on track quite a bit. YES! I definitely still want you to try to follow the previous weeks' challenges as much as possible. If you can't do everything all the time - don't freak out though. Guess what - everyone's human. This is just a guideline (and a good one! any decent trainer would be giving you all the same kinda advice and weekly assignments...) so just try your best. Regarding weekend fall out - yes, I know exactly what you mean. Carry a water bottle - maybe one with a strappy thing you can attach to your gardening bag/tractor/belt loop? That way you'll continue to get your water in. On days you're not training, don't worry toooo much about forgetting to eat. Periodic fasting days are not going to kill you and a lot of athletes actually schedule them into their program on purpose. (Something you still might want to look into.) As far as falling off track - again, just do the best you can. We're all human. Life happens and every trainer understands that SOMETIMES things will get in the way of your training. You are a pretty fantastic client - ideal almost - regarding program and nutrition adherence. So maybe set a timer on your watch? To remind you to get a meal in? Even if it's just a protein shake. |
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Post by David Kolton on May 12, 2014 20:11:01 GMT
Kris, are you looking for something like xfit or a barbell club with a coach + equipment? Or are you looking for something like a globo-gym that has the bumper plates, bars, etc, and you go to use the equipment whenever you want?
Also, what are you looking to pay per month?
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Post by David Kolton on May 12, 2014 20:12:31 GMT
Here is my workout for today:
Find 1RM on Dead lift (bare foot), and then
120 burpees for time
:-)
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Post by krwellma on May 12, 2014 22:40:16 GMT
I cant afford xfit or coaching right now. Just a place with barbells and plates that will allow squats, deadlifts, etc. Im tired of just cable/pulley machines and the smithe machine at planet fitness. I was hoping for in the 50-75 range.
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Post by ellen on May 13, 2014 5:40:04 GMT
When did the burpee challenge start? Sorry I have been behind. I can do 15 today then add on after that.
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Post by krwellma on May 13, 2014 15:11:58 GMT
Burpees started last tuesday. Im sure u can catch up! I dont know if this is a challenge we are supposed to keep adding onto. That would be a lot of burpees in another couple weeks!
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Post by Cassandra - Admin on May 13, 2014 15:40:44 GMT
Hahaha - it was a one-week only challenge guys! That would be a hellacious amount of burpees indeed!! Today actually starts a new challenge - stay tuned for details!
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Post by krwellma on May 13, 2014 15:52:16 GMT
Randomness here: rachael ray was on tv at work and I saw a bit about a new fat loss device. Apparently its a waist bamd thing that provides laser therapy which "mobilizes" the fat. You then hydrate and work out and the fat is supposed to be peed out. Really? When are people gonna realize there is no quick gimmick for this?!
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Post by Cassandra - Admin on May 13, 2014 16:23:39 GMT
Wtf??? How does that even make sense?? Lol. Yeah - it's sad - I hate to make fun because there are people out there who really are that desperate and ill-advised/under-educated in health/fitness who will pay their good money for it only to beat themselves up over it when it doesn't work. Just perpetuates that downward spiral that can be so easy to fall into. But seriously - that's friggin stupid.  |
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Post by David Kolton on May 13, 2014 18:12:17 GMT
Just as a reminder ....
the NUTRITION challenge builds on the weeks before and CONTINUES to the end of the challenge. So drinking water, eating vegies, etc continue on as a good habit until the end of the challenge.
the FITNESS challenge is weekly. So, starting tomorrow, you do not have to do a ton of burpees (unless you still owe some).
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Post by David Kolton on May 13, 2014 18:13:45 GMT
and for the record ... I completed my challenge yesterday!
1RM Dead Lift = 415# (this was something ONLY cass and I did)
120 Burpees for time = 9:39 (I did 120 burpees because I missed a "few" days during the week)
How did everyone else do for the challenge?
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