Lilyheart

I'm still around. I figure if you can have one or two excuses in life for everything coming to a stop, a parent dying would qualify as one. I wasn't close at all to my father and I won't be able to fly out to the funeral. I'm not even really sure how I'm feeling about it. /sigh I'll try and post some numbers tomorrow, but bottom line is no progress. I didn't go 'wild and crazy' but I didn't bother tracking anything. The last activity I did towards goal progress before today was last Monday and the next activity was scheduled for Wednesday... So today I picked up where I left off. One week. I'm not sure I'll make the weight goal, but I will technically make the other goals as they were just a 'exercise this much by the last week of the challenge'. Today I walked for 24 minutes. Tomorrow I'll LHT. Friday I'll walk for hopefully 36 mins, but 20 mins min will be my goal.

First off, yesterday's progress report. I walked 31 minutes again! Yay, ½ way done for the week. Then the roommate bought a car at an auto auction and came home (without the ground beef I was to make for dinner. Apparently they were TOTALLY sold out). He then realized he forgot something in the new car (which was still on the auction grounds pending completed paperwork) so we both went back out... we walked the grounds for like 20 minutes looking for the car! But, I'm not going to count it towards my hour this week... however it may have some bearing on the next part. I don't get my body weight... I'm back over 200 again. While I don't obsess over daily numbers, I generally drop 1-4 pounds a week. I'm now at over a week bouncing around the same point. I've added in some calories and upped walking and I'm SURE that has some affect on it. If it were any other point on the scale it wouldn't frustrate me nearly as much... but right at the 200 point body? you're killin' me! And now... my stomach feels off. I'm not sure why. Of course today is my monthly inhale cranberry juice day, so that will make the rest of the week even weirder! Note: I probably won't update tomorrow as there is nothing on the agenda for today. I haven't tried P90X but I have Chalene Extreme (but no where to do it yet... part of the craft room bits ). Thanks about the squats! At the time I had no idea how crazy that was. I just know my boyfriend was less happy I could squat his bodyweight However, It's almost 2 decades later and I still have killer calves that won't go into tall boots! Oh lordy do I love me some numbers. You don't EVEN wanna see my spreadsheet with just about every metric possible (and about 15 graphs). But usually they help soooo much in providing direction as I don't have anyone to help give objective feedback! One of the first posts in my one year goal thread has the full measurement chart showing every week. I just posted the pertinent dates here. Thanks! Call me crazy, but pretty can help motivate.

Forgot to update measurements: Most numbers went down, but thighs went up. That doesn't surprise me since I did the assessment a few days ago and I'm sure everything is all nice and swollen However, if I keep up the schedule, I should be comparing same to same from now on! So, this week is more like just a fluke since I'm shifting gears.

Last week summary: Part way through the week I added MWOD to my challenge... This was a bad idea. As I wasn't devoted deep down, it was a chore. I should know better I can't just add things last minute with little research and soul searching! However, it has let me to wanting to increase my mobility. If the craft room is set up, that means more boxes will be empty which means increased changes of find my yoga DVDs. So hopefully by the next challenge I can add it daily or almost daily yoga. I'm keeping with the challenge as I originally set out to do. Long story short, MWODs are off the schedule, Yoga will be on next time. Walking: 62 minutes total, 2 minutes over - Yay!LHT: Assessment Complete - Yay!1.6lb down/16% done (on target) - Yay!Room switching: No work done, was supposed to start this week with the fish moved over the last weekend... Fish couldn't move yet, so not sure where this leaves this plan. Not my fish to move, so I'm kinda helpless on this progress atm. The MWODs are awesome and I'll definitely be finding some way to incorporate them when I'm ready. Thanks about the squats xDDD I was surprised at how many past parallels I could do as I'd never done that type before. Waaaaay back when I was a teenager, and lifting I stopped about the point I was doing 10x10 of 130# (daily in gym I might add :s). It probably was a little much for my age and to be fair, that dress was kinda tight *grin*. Tomorrow I'll be doing chair assisted pull-ups! It's all about progression!

I would love to find someone/some people in the philly area (near the TP and the blue route) who would like to go on hiking trips. My challenge is I don't have a car right now, thus why I'm looking for someone specifically closer then just philly xD

Just finished the fitness assessment: Full Push-ups: 1 Dead-hang Pull-ups: 0 Past Parallel Squats: 40 Dive Bombers: 1.5 (got up on the 2nd, but couldn't complete) Forearm/Feet Plank: 32 seconds. Well, it's easiest to tell where I'm strongest... And I haven't worked a squat in well over 15 years. That puts my levels at: Pushup: 1 Pullup: 1 Squats: 2 Overhead Press: 1 Plank: 2

I'm doing the essential movements as well, but I do my assessment soon (today!). My goal first is to just build up to twice a week. After that I might use your goal idea Congrats on getting to possibly move your goal post down! That's pretty cool.

Yesterday's Report Walking: 12 minutes (62 minutes total, 2 minutes over )LHT: Starts next weekMWOD: I didn't do #3 yet, but by choice. I will double up today. Leg cramps were on high alert (I stopped taking the magnesium as an experiment).» I spent the time I would have done #3 researching latex-free resistance bands to replace what he says we will need soon. I can not find anything yet so I'll skip those videos if I can't find something else to replace (maybe some can use just a normal yoga strap?) and document them here (and in my 1 year thread) for if there is ever an alternative (or primal fixes this allergy too). 0.8lb down/8% done (off target but was on target yesterday so I think I'm fine and it's just normal weight bouncing. I'll just be vigilant about eating (I bet it's the carbs sneaking up ))Room switching: Work starts this weekend after the fish tank can move

Ooooh, once I finish up the fresh fruit in the house, I'll have to try some applesauce for breakfast. Sounds awesome (wish i thought of that).

Thanks! I was so surprised the weight was an all time low! I have a crazy carb day here and there but every time weight goes up the next day or so, then drops to new lows... not that fast! Yay for healing metabolisms? What I didn't post was how I dealt with the butter issue ... [Keep in mind I'm supposed to be primal/paleo] All we had was the roommates butter (with healthy canola oil!) and he has some cheap hamburger buns (for meatloaf burgers)... I added them together If I knew about the canola oil, I probably wouldn't have done it at all, but I was in butter blindness! I had nothing else in the house to deliver butter so enriched white bread it was. I definitely felt the wheat bloat, but I guess I'm recovering faster now \^^/

"me time"... I love it an may have to steal it. 105 is awesome! That's 15 more then start! I do my first assesment tomorrow so I can see where I'm starting and kinda nervous to see how bad mine will be I'll have to remember to spend some "me time" (tho... in quotes it makes it feel a little dirty xD). Parkour Rules: Rule #1, Don't die. Good rule to live by! Sounds like an awesome parkour place. Knowing rolls sounds like a handy skill regardless of parkour.

Wish i could help you. I have little squares of dark chocolate wrapped individually in foil for those times, but I don't know how that falls under Paleo/Slow Carb (I'm Primal). Is it just a sweet craving? Carbs maybe? or starch? If it can be narrowed down, you might be able to find the most effective 'hack'.

Way to go on the P90X. Is it your first beachbody workout series? I have ChaLene Extreme but currently no room to do it! There are a few web browser extensions that can monitor how long you spend on certain websites and either gently remind, or forceable remove you from the sites after a certain time if you need it I may be going back to them soon once I figure out what I'm doing. HA

This reminds me of one of the ways I'd motivate myself in the past that I've forgotten... Desktop Wallpaper! I'll probably find several desktop wallpapers and make the computer rotate between them. Not the only one! I'd have several alarm clocks and have to rotate them regularly (their location as well!). Way to go on the motivation! I think I'd like to try to work to a point of walking in the morning. You've inspired me. Sure beats dragging the feet. I've never preformed well in the morning however so I'll have to experiment!

Congrats on the finishing the outline! What genre is it in? Awesome way to fight the playstation urge!

I hear ya on the pizza. My roommate wants to order pizza soon and it's not like I can do a replacement as it's a specific kind However, meatza is a pretty good replacement if you wanted to make something quick at home... takes out the need for making a bread crust!

Have you thought about a good area to do your parkour video in yet?

Yesterday's report: Other then what I posted last night about butter and chinese food, the only thing to report is MWOD. And wow it was quite a stretch. Walking: day off (50 minutes total, 10 remaining)LHT: Starts next weekMWOD: Did #21.4lb down/14% done (on target)Room switching: Work starts this weekend after the fish tank can move Thanks! When I started researching lifestyle changes, I had a list of goals I wanted to accomplish and habits I wanted to have. I'm slowly making my way through the list. Slowly is key! Not just because like they say too many changes at once are hard to maintain, but what if you change everything and your body gets upset? What was the cause? Changing one or two things at a time and letting the body settle will help pinpoint any issues.

BLAH! BLAH I SAY! I want butter.... Butter and Chinese food. I know why... I usually have a carb day every once in awhile and it's been awhile... so now it's time. Now to find the Chinese menu and figure out what isn't tooooo bad :s

I've been toying with things to put on my bucket list. A lot of thinking is still needed as life is totally different then it was a year ago with most plans shattered. Mostly, I'm adrift right now needing to plan the next direction. I am truly at level zero. Fun Goals: Get caught up on The GuildClimb a Rock WallPlay all of the numbered Final Fantasy games starting from the beginningFinancial Goals: Get a steady job. Even if it's just retail. (Unsteady webdesign work just doesn't cover it and savings is dwindling. It's time to give it a break)Figure out which talent tree I want to pursue and set up additional goals once that is doneMoney in savings (enough to cover 1 year's expenses)Crafty Goals: Set up Craft RoomFinish Dressmaking and Design courseAlter 10 pieces of clothingMake 3 outfits for me and 2 full outfits for a maleMake 1 full Ren Faire outfitHave 20 craft patterns up for saleSet up an online store to sell various crafted items (Artfire or Etsy?)Practice knitting to a proficient levelHealth Goals: Obtain 22% Body FatObtain 20% Body Fat (maybe lower?)Maintain body fat 20% and under for one yearHiking at 10 different state parksHiking at 25 different state parksHiking at 50 different state parksHiking in 2 different statesHiking in 5 different statesHiking in 10 different statesOnce I have a steady job, get dental work up to date and have a implant to replace front tooth that was broken out (if possible... broken tooth was removed several years ago and a cheap (damn insurance) replacement was put in

Yesterday's report. Started the day with cramps kicking me in the ass... well, more like the back. I've read where other's have found PMS relief in this type of eating etc, but I haven't seen it yet. However it's only been a little over two months. I'm not expecting a (fast acting) miracle It's around about 5 pm and I'm still down with the hot pad on my back (which is screaming) that I finally say "grrrrrr, 5 minutes of walking", Just go to the stop sign and back. Now, my goal was 1 hour this week, and I could do that without going out today, but might as well go out and get 5 more minutes done. I got dressed, went out side, got near the stop sign and told my body 'fuck you, you ain't the boss' and just kept walking. Came home after 31 minutes (and then promptly went back to the heating pad xD). While I was out the pull-up bar arrived (and my roommate got home from work as well). So, when I came in, there was a pull-up bar attached to the kitchen doorway. Looks like it probably won't be able to stay put up however as it's only about 2mm above his head when he's standing still, and can easily hit it depending on his stride/shoes. Oh well! Maybe once the craft room is done, I can work something out with the closet doorway, but I might not... that room is out of the way (grrrr). Walking: 31 minutes done (50 minutes total, 10 remaining)LHT: Starts next weekMWOD: Did #11lb down/10% done (on target)Room switching: Work starts this weekend after the fish tank can move Unassisted pull-ups are not until level four in the plan. I'm not expecting to hit them any time soon xD I'll be surprised if I can do even 0.1 at the moment. ALL of my strength is lower body as that is where my weight lifting focus was in high school. It was hard to get the footballers off the benches, but I could have the squat cage mostly to myself. But mostly, that was because I was too shy. I'm sure they would have spotted me if I would have just asked. Different crowds. (I remember my grandmother made me wear this girdle/bodyslimmer thing to the dance because she couldn't stand how my thighs stuck out in the dress.) I'm excited to do the assessment this weekend (or sooner?). I'm sure I'll be all over the board as far as levels go. I'll probably work out on Tuesdays at first, then work up to Tuesday/Thursday. I'm trying to figure out when I should do the assessment so that I have plenty of time to rest before the first 'official' workout.

I'd might but it's not their goal Personally I get the shivers looking at just pictures, but I can COMPLETELY understand the desire and motivation etc behind it. Major kudo's just for trying it! Oh man I wish I could do this, but I have soooo many things that have to happen first. One step at a time! (in the mean time I'll be jealous from a far )

Yesterday's report: Nothing really to report! Nothing was on the schedule for yesterday. However reading some other journals I found out about MWOD and will start doing those every day starting today. Thanks theroberthogan <3 I just walk in my neighborhood. I don't have a car right now, so that's the best I can do. I'm hoping by next spring maybe I'll find a hiking buddy for the weekends or something I'll update my OP with more details about the plan I'll follow, I was just waiting for some baseline numbers which I'll get this weekend. The long and short of it is following the Primal Blueprint Fitness plan and for strength I'll be using what he calls the "Five Essential Movements". They are Pushup, Pullup, Squat, Overhead Press, and Plank. My commitment to myself is to do 4 weeks of 100% Primal Fitness plan. But it's probably gonna take me 6-8 weeks to ramp up to 100%. After that, I'll see where I want to take it.

I think I'm stealing MWOD too! Very awesome. Did you/Are you starting with the first one? Going in order?

If you need smoothie ideas, this blog was just started but has some good ones up already - Toadally Primal Smoothies.