maigrey

Workout log: July 12: 30 min easy stroll - walked to Burger Fest (yes, that's really a thing. Chicago is awesome with all their fests) July 13: 6 mi brisk walk, then BBWW #5: 24 assisted squats (12, 12)10 push ups on knees (5, 5) 20 walking lunges (10, 10)22 dumbbell rows (using a gallon milk jug) (10, 11)25 second plank (15, 10) 0 Jumping Jacks, because, man - I'd just walked 6 miles, thank you very much. Tomorrow's a fast day, so I'll be getting 4 meals in today and relaxing at a pool party.

I am totally stealing this.

Oh hai! Otter tee hee welcome to the party!

turn around is fair play I am now stalkin' you too also - re church/church alternative, have you thought about meditation?

Challenge update: Quest 1: Follow weeks 7 - 12 (i've done 1-6 already) of the Hal Higdon half marathon walking program Measurement: A+ - YES. Quest 2: Follow food plan of "no candy, no ice cream, no baked goods and no white flour". Processed carbs poorly affect me, and I'm well aware I don't need them Measurement: A (I did have a campfire mocha this morning but that's the only non paleo thing i've had all week, and it isn't in the above). Quest 3: Drink at least 80 oz of water per day Measurement: B - I'm getting there, but not every day. And that's ok. Life Quest: Go to a bar and a) not drink and have a conversation of substance with at least one person. If I'm going to tackle my stranger anxiety, let's get that act together Check - went to tabletop gaming on Saturday AT A BAR. and chatted with many people.

Workout log: July 9 - 45 min walking, no bbww as I was fasting. Walking was a slower pace even though I thought I was walking at my normal "easy" pace July 10 - 45 min walk, plus BBWW #4: revenge of the abs: 23 assisted squats (11, 11)4 push ups on knees (4, x) ** my abs refused to continue on this, I did wall pushups for the next round10 wall pushups (x, 4)20 walking lunges (10, 8)20 dumbbell rows (using a gallon milk jug) (10, 10)7 second plank (7, x) ** again, my abs were having NONE of this, so I modified to a knee plank for the next rep15 second knee plank (x, 15) (still hurt like a mf)60 Jumping Jacks (30,30) Not my best progression from a prior workout, sadly. I'm gonna go stuff my piehole with pineapple now, and shower.

not downtown yet... we'll start with the north siiiide. Baby steps

Aye!

I'd be interested to see these guys for myself. Do you have a URL for them?

Where have you seen that yellow onions are not paleo? I follow the whole 30 for the most part and they have never said anything of that nature.

Yay! 8 mile walk completed Sunday morning, even though I really really didn't want to ... today: BBWW #3: 22 assisted squats (11, 11)10 push ups on knees (5, 5)16 walking lunges (8, 8)15 dumbbell rows (using a gallon milk jug) (10, 5)22 second plank (15, 7)45 Jumping Jacks (30,15) tomorrow: 45 min easy walk

Okaaaaay, workout completed: 50 min stroll (today was actually supposed to be a rest day but I have too much stuff to do tomorrow so I switched) BBWW #2: 21 assisted squats (11, 10)9 push ups on knees (5, 4)14 walking lunges (assisted) (6, 8)10 dumbbell rows (using a gallon milk jug) (10)15 second plank30 Jumping Jacks pushups still suck. Happy murica day!

Watermelon cake! http://www.paleocupboard.com/watermelon-cake.html

My all time favorite: http://paleomg.com/almost-5-ingredient-pizza-spaghetti-pie/ Here are some of my other favorites: Chocolate Chili - Even your non-paleo friends will love this. And, if you want, you can substitute a bottle of beer for the cup of water (if you’re not worried about gluten)Chili Cilantro Lime Crock Pot Chicken: Deeeelicious. It’s a little tricky as the marinade actually needs to go between the skin and the meat. However, once you get a hang of that maneuver, this is a super tasty and easy crock pot meal.Paleo pot sticker burger: Suggested by my friend Betsy, this burger really does taste like the inside of a pot sticker!Comfort noodles: The eggs, olive oil and garlic transform into amazingness wrapped around zucchini noodles. Makes for a super easy supper.Shepherd’s Pie: This is utterly amazing with lamb, but quite good with beef. Drain the meat, though, after you brown it, or it gets a little soupy.Paleo Pad Thai: Kind of a pain in the butt to make, but worth it. You can also use zucchini noodles instead of spaghetti squashSlow cooker roast chicken and gravy: Who wouldn’t love something that cooks itself?One pot pork fried “riceâ€: I use chicken instead of the pork all the time, and easily double this. It makes a TON.

I live to serve, mitch

Okay, did the BBWW for the first time and I have SO far to go... 20 assisted squats8 push ups on knees10 walking lunges (assisted)10 dumbbell rows (using a gallon milk jug)11 second plank30 Jumping Jacks

YESSSS! I got my 7 mile walk in today, huzzah! Tomorrow - I'm doing a bodyweight workout and zumba, ha-cha-cha Still need to drink MOAR water, but if I drink more now, I'm going to be up 3 times at night to go to the bathroom, sigh...

Weekly Update: Quest 1: Follow weeks 7 - 12 (i've done 1-6 already) of the Hal Higdon half marathon walking program This week is a B - I did almost all the workouts, but on my 7 mi run, my hip flexor cramped and I could only do 2 miles. I should really give myself an A because eff it, I got out there... Quest 2: Follow food plan of "no candy, no ice cream, no baked goods and no white flour". Processed carbs poorly affect me, and I'm well aware I don't need them This week is an A+, YESSSSSSS. Even with a birthday dinner, I did awesome. Quest 3: Drink at least 115 oz of water (weight / 2) per day Ok, I've officially called this one ridiculous, and am going to ratchet this down to 80 oz / day - that is definitely doable if I keep thinking about it. With that, I'm an A- Life Quest: Go to a bar and a) not drink and have a conversation of substance with at least one person. If I'm going to tackle my stranger anxiety, let's get that act together Noppppe. I'm officially just going to put it out here now - I am going to get my ass over to the local pub and watch at least PART of the world cup game as it is somewhat over lunch and I can sneak away easily to do this. And for those of you looking for XXX posts ... here it is: XXX

Quest 1: posting this while walking on my treadmill desk to get my 50 min walk for today in - I have done ALL THE WORKOUTS so far. Need to get up early for a 7 mile walk outdoors tomorrow Quest 2: Check! I even went shopping today and prepped food to be cooked tomorrow Quest 3: Still working on this - may look at lowering this to 80 oz or so. Did not go to a bar and Talk To People, but have made it a point to say hello to people on my walks. I almost think I should do a quest of saying hi to EVERYONE I SEE for a week and see what happens.

Hah! Love it! thanks! As for the weight/2, I read it a couple places, and of course didn't save it ... but here's one I found: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/2013/09/13/the-truth-about-how-much-water-you-should-really-drink

Hai! so, an update on my challenge: Quest 1: got my 40 min walk in (with the dog!) yesterday; didn't get a double work out in to make up for mondays but I'll get another 40 min walk in today Quest 2: Check! Thanks Ratchet for keeping me on my plan ) Quest 3: Drink at least 115 oz of water (weight / 2) per dayn --- nooope, but I did drink more than usual. Man, 115 oz is a lot of water. No progress on my life quest, but I will go to a bar for the world cup game saturday and Talk To People.

What I do about that is put a post-it note on the door I leave from in the AM at eye level saying "DON'T FORGET LUNCH!" (or whatever) and I've often forgot about it see the post it and go "oh yeah!" and go get it and then run out.

Yay! 30 sec dance party, go! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk

Introduction: Hi, I'm maigrey and welcome to my first NF challenge! Over the last year I've really been working to get to a healthier me, done a couple of whole30s and really would like to get back to the Primal food plan. I love walking, hate the gym, and truth be told, would like exercise a whole lot more if it didn't involve sweating. I love gadgets and toys and probably have the next new thing already I've also never really gotten into the whole RPG stuff, so I'm just going to dive right in and get to it! (*splash*) Main Quest: Lose 30lbs by the end of the year 6 week challenge Quest: Walk a half-marathon on Aug 3rd! Quest 1: Follow weeks 7 - 12 (i've done 1-6 already) of the Hal Higdon half marathon walking program Measurement: A = 100% of the workouts B= 80% of the workouts + long walks C=60% of the workouts (including long walks) Quest 2: Follow food plan of "no candy, no ice cream, no baked goods and no white flour". Processed carbs poorly affect me, and I'm well aware I don't need them Measurement: A = 0 slips, B = 3 slips, C = 6 slips Quest 3: Drink at least 115 oz of water (weight / 2) per day Measurement: A = 115 oz of water, 42 days; B = 115 oz of water, 36 days, C = 115 oz of water, 30 days Life Quest: Go to a bar and a) not drink and have a conversation of substance with at least one person. If I'm going to tackle my stranger anxiety, let's get that act together Measurement: A = 6 times (1 time/week), B = 5 times , C = 4 times Motivation: I am tired of being tired, easily winded, and not confident in who I am. And, it all starts right here.