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Friday! Weigh-in (from last / from beginning): Weight: 91,1kg (-0,1kg/-0,1kg) Waist: 100,5cm (-0,5cm/-1,5cm) Exercise this week so far: Wed: Fitness boxing 1h Thu: Martial arts 1h 15min So.. I'm basically exactly where I started from. But I bought a new, smarter scale so I can now track body composition in addition to just weight. I haven't checked if my old scale and new scale give anywhere near the same numbers so there might've been some kind of shift one way or another. And I guess the body composition numbers the scale gives are mostly just random guesses based on moon phase etc. but at least it (or the companion app) makes nice graphs Exercise has been going good so far, last week I went to the martial arts gym 3 times. I've been bringing lunch to work 2-3 times per week and been mostly eating within my 1700kcal limit. Last weekend there was some partying (and hotel breakfast with all the bacon!) so that was a bit of a bummer progress-wise. Slow but steady...

Friday! Weigh-in: Weight: 91,2kg (+0,5kg/-0,0kg) Waist: 101cm (-1cm/-1cm) Exercise: Tue: Self defense 1h Thu: Self defense 1h Fri: Fitness boxing 1h (planned) Weight jumped right back (maybe just due to heavy lunch yesterday) but waist shrunk a tiny bit. Weekly exercise routine is starting to emerge. Consistency is key.

Lots of fun, first we had couple hours of basic technique, then lots and lots of kicking and punching combinations to pads with a partner. And it was pretty good exercise, I was totally exhausted when I got home

Friday! Weigh-in: Weight: 90,7kg (-0,5kg/-0,5kg) Waist: 102cm (-/-) Exercise: Mon: Kettlebell training 45min Tue: Some additional walking Thu: Self defense training 1h Tomorrow I'll be having 3 hour intensive course on boxing and kickboxing technique, yay!

Hi! Yeah I missed my weigh-in last week. Last week altogether was a bit slower start than I was hoping for. Only one exercise last week (45min kettlebell class) and some beer and pizza on weekend. Fortunately this week is looking a lot better already and I'll be doing my weekly weigh-in tomorrow as scheduled. Also renewed my membership to close by martial arts gym!

So it begins... I'll have a weigh-in every Friday. So here's the initial measurements: Weight: 91.2kg (201lbs) Waist: to be measured (where's my tape measure?) I'll be "officially" starting the challenge next Monday, right after celebrating New Year.

Thank you! I've done a 80km hike a couple years ago and my hike last summer hike was something like 50km. So this one will be the longest yet! Scenery will be something like this:

Hi everybody! It is time for an epic comeback! I did three 4 week challenges back in 2014 and made some pretty good progress. Then life got in the way and I had some other issues to deal with. Now I'm on my way to get back on track and start doing 4 week challenges again. As a motivation I'm planning to do a ~100km hike next summer so I need to be in shape to survive it. I'm also planning not to buy larger pair of pants this year. So here are my goals for the first challenge in 2018: Lose 1.5kg - For 5 week challenge this is 0.5kg per week which should be doable, especially right after Christmas & New Year's Eve. - Use MyFitnesspal to keep track of calories (target average 1700kcal per day) - Brown-bag work lunch 2-3 times per week - Reduce liquid calories: - - Max. 3 cups of coffee per day - - No beer at home (except one after sauna once per week) Exercise regularly - 3-5 times per week at least 45min at a time - Any exercise will do: walking, gym, kettlebell, martial arts, crosstraining etc. Stick with the budget - Save to emergency fund as planned - Pay off credit card debt as planned My long term goals for 2018 are: - Lose at least 5kg - Perform one clean pull-up - Pay off remaining credit card debt and keep it zero - Grow emergency fund to cover at least 2 x monthly expenses And some bucket list items: - Participate obstacle course run - 7 day hike (approx. 100km)

Final Friday measurements & wrap-up Weight 84.0kg (-0.4kg / -0.4kg) Waist 92cm Completed seven consecutive chin-ups this morning, though the last one wasn't very pretty. Weight has been bouncing from 83,6kg to 86kg and back during the challenge. So all in all, finished half of my goals. Happy holidays everyone!

Bodyweight What a coincidence! I just did a push-up potpourri extempore on Monday. It was something like but not necessarily exactly: 2 x 10 normal push-ups, 2 x 10 diamond push-ups, 2 x 10 wide arm push-ups, 2 x 10 decline push-ups, 1 x 10 one legged push-ups Maybe I wasn't doing the one legged ones right since they didn't seem that much more difficult than any other variant I did.. I'm now on a quest to find new favorite (fun & challenging) push-up variation. Luckily we don't have thanksgiving here, though upcoming Christmas has it's effects as my wife already started baking Christmas pastries..

Friday measurements Weight 84.4kg (+0.2kg / 0kg) Waist 92cm I've been slipping from my dietary plan quite a bit in the last three weeks (my wife makes excellent pasta and cinnamon buns..). I think I'll adjust my weight loss goal to somewhere around 83.6kg. This week I've done push-up potpourri, chin-ups (2+3+4+2+3) twice and even went to run some intervals on Wednesday!

I'm planning to visit pull-up bar (in a park near me, can't install one home) 3-4 times per week and/or do some strength exercises at home. Monday I did a kettlebell workout: squats, presses, rows, swings. For some unknown reason my legs went very sore, can't remember that happening though I've done similar workouts before So yesterday I concentrated on upper body, rows, presses and various push-ups. For weight loss I'll continue with my old routine of eating light at work and watch out for sugar and starch and try to add a bit more protein.

Thank you! Last week went quite miserably but this week started strong with a kettlebell workout yesterday and for tomorrow I have plans to do some running and pull-ups.. I'm confident that once I get up to speed again this challenge will be another success

Hi everyone! Third challenge on it's way! Started on Monday but haven't had time to report here before now. Last challenge was bit of a struggle because of the many distractions life tends to throw at you. Fortunately my goals were so cautiously set that I managed to do it anyway. And since things are going about the same I'll keep my goals very modest to be able to reach them and at least have some improvement. Main goals: 1. Weigh 83kg (or less) 2. Do 6 proper pull-ups and 8 chin-ups. New goals (28.11.) 1. Weigh 83.6kg (or less) 2. Do 7 consecutive chin-ups Life Quest Declutter life - Get rid of credit card debt - Clean the apartment and throw away junk - Reduce spending Motivation I'm planning a 80km hike next spring/summer and I want to be in good condition to do that. --- And since Friday is my measurement day: Weight: 84.4kg Waist: 92cm Consecutive Pull-ups Personal Record: 3 Consecutive Chin-ups Personal Record: 5

Challenge Summary Wow, this hasn't been too easy. So many distractions and rainy days, lack of motivation and energy.. I'm not sure if I was very clever or just lazy when I set my goals so low six weeks ago But at least I made it! I lost 1,6kg and just today did my first five consecutive chin-ups! Week #6 summary Monday: Cooper 2300 meters, 20 lunges, 20 jumping lunges, chin-ups 1+2+3+1+2 Wednesday: Running (5.29km / 32:39), 20 lunges, 20 jumping lunges, chin-ups 1+2+3+2+2 Friday: 20 lunges, 2x20 jumping lunges, chin-ups 1+3+3+2+2 Sunday: Running (5.16km / 29:00), chin-ups 5+4+2 (and 2.5km walk back home)

Final Friday Weight: 83,8kg (+0,2kg / -1.6kg) Waist: 92cm (0cm / -1cm) Slow but sure..

Week #5 summary Monday: 5km walk/run, chin-ups, lunges Wednesday: 5km walk/run, chin-ups, lunges, jumping lunges Not that much exercise.. I'm having a hard time finding time (and energy) to do 4+ exercises per week so I combined my strength and cardio into one. I guess it's better nothing. I also downloaded a chin-up app to my phone so now I have at least some sort of structure with my chin-up progression goal. I Should have started with the app five weeks ago.. On the weekend I had my wedding anniversary and I probably gained a bit of weight (the steak was awesome!).

Friday (by Rebecca Black) Weight: 83,6kg (-0,4kg / -1.8kg) Waist: 92cm (0cm / -1cm) Whee!

Yup, you're not alone. I have the same symptoms here... But hey, only two weeks left! Final spurt!

Week #4 summary This is just sad... Tuesday: Kettlebell workout Saturday: Running (5.8km / 40:06) & some chin-ups Oh look, it's raining again! Goddamnit.

Friday! Again! Weight: 84kg (-2kg / -1.4kg) Waist: 92cm (-1cm / -1cm) I hate this time of year. It's cold, dark, gloomy and raining every day. I need to buy some wind- and waterproof running clothes. And I need some inspiration / motivation to do my strength training, I have a gym with kettlebell classes near my workplace, I might try that once or twice. And I probably should continue defendo.. Should this and should that.. I hate this time of year.

Friday! Weight: 86kg, I had a very heavy dinner yesterday Waist: 93cm (0 / 0) consistency! One cardio and one strength exercise done so far, one of each planned for Saturday and Sunday. Other than that, this week has been quite meh.

Week #2 Summary Flu is finally over! Last week I did only one kettlebell circuit but did a lot of chin-up reps every day since Thursday. Also did two cardios, 1 hour walk (6.21km) and 5km run (28:45). My current chin-up record is now 4 consecutive (but not pretty) reps, still plenty of work to be done to be able to do five in good form. This week starts with kettlebell workout today and some running tomorrow.

The measurement day is nigh! Weight: 84,8kg (-0,4kg / -0,6kg total) Waist: 93cm (0 / 0) Last time I complained about lack of chin-up bar. Then I found out that 10 meters from my door there's a perfectly good clothes/carpet rack that I can use \o/ And even better, yesterday my company installed a bar to our office. Now I have unlimited access to a bar, just how cool is that?-) Still coughing a bit but I did a one hour walk yesterday and it felt quite good. I'll try some running tomorrow..

Week #1 summary Last week I've been mostly coughing my lungs out. I also had slight fever and an ear infection. So I spent most of the week lying on the sofa watching Netflix. Yesterday I managed to do my kettlebell workout but I'm still not feeling completely healthy. Some preliminary scheduling for this week: Mon: rest Tue: strength Wed: cardio Thu: rest Fri: strength Sat: rest/cardio Sun: cardio/rest