thekatisalie

Hey all! I just got an indoor trainer and was wondering if any other Rebels use Zwift?? Maybe we could start a Club there and host race events or group rides?? I know Zwift also does running events. If I get my hands on a foot pod that could be fun to do as well!

Eating has been a bit more poop than usual but I got my meal prep for the week done today. That should keep me on track through the week at least ... Hit the water goal for the first time today. Ready to officially start things off!

Heyyy it's cool. Glad you got it up!! I'll try to pop in as I am able as well! Thank you! One of these days I'll get a 'real' adult helmet... That day is not today. I am starting to believe that as well... If I could afford snow tires I'd be unstoppable.

Frost Archer met Frost Biker today.

I'm here. I'm doing better ish. I had two days of crap eating and bad moods. But I got my workout done today and yesterday was rest day. Still struggling with water but I got some no cal flavor packets and new tea to help with that cause here comes week one! Exited that my indoor bike trainer set up comes Saturday. Anyone here use Zwift?? Can we be friends??

Major appreciation 💕

Usually Saturdays at 5:30pm CDT until whenever ha. This week we are taking a break though!

I'm like the worst person at keeping up but I'm here lurking. Hi. ❤️

I'm crap at checking in, but I'm good at lurking. So hello and have a lovely challenge ❤️

Ok so week zero is going well so far, despite having to deal with quasi-crippling depression out of nowhere. So far I've met my goals each day, except in the water category. Looking for ways to get there by Week 1.

YAY HI FRIEND

Very much yes to all this! I host a weekly craft night and stay pretty tight with the link. If anyone wants it here, I can message for sure to keep everyone safe!

I need a fire on my bum. I am stoked you saw my dumb stories every day of my workouts haha - it's all good and workouts CAUSE I'M BORING. But I'm glad to be back and I'll try not to be shit at checking in on others as well!

I've been doing it since our stat shut down back in March, and as others have fallen off, I've just started using my own Zoom and inviting people. 5:30am CDT is a hard pill to swallow for a lot of folks ha. Usually we log in, say good morning, say what our workout is, then mute and workout for 30 min, and regroup to wish everyone a nice day at the end with a celebration pic. People have done yoga, lifting, running, I went biking once... it's been really fun. Anyone can join. I'll share the Zoom link here when I have a moment if anyone feels like popping in M-F!

I mean... pretty much XD

Day One, Week Zero: 5:30am is the normal time Monday through Friday for workouts. Working from home has made my start time more fluid, so it's been nice to not rush through a workout. I do a 5:30am Zoom call every morning, even if just one person shows up. And usually it's just one person and me... but the accountability really makes a diference. Did The Work: Total Body Push/Pull today for week 4 of the six week program. Cooled down with a 30 minute treadmill walk (it's too dark to go out that early this time of year). Calorie burn was 600ish. All meals and workouts are pre-loaded today in MyFitnessPal. I'm on the ball for once. I'm currently at 32oz water so I am way behind, but working on it!

*lurks in back, sipping pumpkin ale*

I keep trying... and I keep vanishing. I feel like I need the accountability, but I get swallowed into the abyss like half way every time... So... let's try to not... do that again? I've been in a plateau for two months. Maybe more... I've seen some great back/shoulder development, but everything else is just... stagnant. After trying a major diet overhaul and realizing I was somehow ALWAYS hungry on a 2100 calorie diet, I've gone from eliminating dairy/processed carbs to a diet low in them, but balance out. I have a few simple goals: 1. Burn at least 500 calories a day 6 days a week 2. Track exercise and food in MyFitnessPal (friend me!!!) to net out at 1750 3. Drink 80oz water daily 4. Don't die off halfway through the challenge I think that's simple enough to start. Let's do this.

I've been riding the struggle bus with checking in... But I am here and I am killin' it. Haven't missed a workout. Really loving 4 Weeks of the Prep. Runs have been sluggish which usually means I am under eating. I had been having a protein shake before bed, but I have fallen off that. I def felt better when I did. I think I am under eating again. UGH. I haven't been trackin well on MFP so I think that will be an improvement for the rest of the challenge. I need to net 1600 to not feel like death... and as running increases, that goes up to 1800. So... Things to consider.

NO THOSE POOR CALORIES!!! I have been there. In a big way. Hahaha

Ha no! Same lunches. Varied smoothie bowls. Dinners are batch cooked. If that makes sense

Today was leg day and it has been FOREVER since I sweat that hard in a leg workout. Took the doggo for a walk after and my legs were JELLO walking up a small hill on the return... Food is the same every day this week so I feel good. Macros are working well - but I have been a little hungry at night. Going to try to add something protein based before bedtime. Also, proud moment. I've been feeling bloated, gross, and like I've lost progress. Randomly weighed in today and I'm down 3 pounds......... so I guess I was totally wrong!

Very simple! This is for two servings. I save half for the next day. 1/4 C pesto 1 can tuna (5oz) 1 T plain greek yogurt 4 slices of your preferred cheese 4 slices whole wheat or sprouted grain bread Mix the pesto, tuna, and yogurt. Put a slice of cheese on each piece of bread. Slather half the mix on one piece of bread, top with the other, and GRILLLLLLL. You could use a Panini press or a toaster over or pan. Whatever your preferred grilled sammich method is.

JOOOOOIIIINNN USSSSSSS

3 mile run this morning. It was 85% humidity and miserable but I did it. I had to walk SO MUCH because the air made it so hard to breathe and keep my heart rate in check. I miss winter runs. Food has been good. I've been diggin on some smoothie bowls that put together a healthy fat, slow digesting carbs, a veg, and fruit. It's a very filling and complete way to start the day! Pesto tuna melts for lunch on sprouted grain bread for proteins and fats again. Quinoa taco bowls for some more protein and veg for dinner. Feeling good now that I'm healthy again!