danhummsoriano

Ok so new problem guys. I tried to do the thrusters and the front squats as your incredibly helpful videos showed but I CANNOT touch my shoulder with the hand of the same arm. I have never been able to do this not even as a kid (nasty experience of a PE instructor shouting at me because I couldn't rest shotput on shoulder). So what can I do? Are there flexibility exercises I could try? Dan

Thanks very much guys. And I also thought I was doing front squats correctly because the guy in the gym told me to cross my arms and hold the bar so this has been REALLY helpful. Looks like there is a lot I need to work on. Dan

Hi guys, Can you have a look at this video and let me know if I am doing my thrusters correctly? https://youtu.be/IsrQilMaEWc Thanks Dan

Hi guys, I meant to do this on Sunday but time escaped me. So last week.... I managed all 7 days to eat around 3700 clean calories. That did mean resorting to peanut butter but I think that is acceptable. What I need to do is enter my food data earlier than last thing at night so I don't have to suddenly cram food down my neck last minute- I went to the gym three times and I have been twice this week so I see no problem making that target. This week I even managed to deadlift my own body weight so VERY pleased about that. I did mindful meditation 5 out of 7 days with a couple of days more than once so again - excellent progress. That now just needs to develop into a habit. I remembered my past events three times in the week although that included once with my shrink which is a bit of a cheat. DreamDancer, I am yet to try recapitulation but I haven't dismissed it. Partly i am slightly nervous about remembering so tend to do it in safe spaces where I can't get too involved emotionally. I think the recapitulation exercise is very valuable but I am unsure of the reaction I will have. So all going well. How about you guys? Hitting targets?

Hi, If it is allowed, it would be great to hear about it. Up to now, I have only used walking meditation and the standard mindful breathing meditation. I am a very cynical person and it is taking me a while to embrace some of the aspects of mindfulness so I have held back from some of the titles.

Hi, I totally agree with the power of decluttering. I am used to a decluttered house and currently living in chaos is doing my head in. Why not make that your quest? Decent, hard core clearing out is a tough thing to do and it deserves respect. I think that is a decent quest. Or really push yourself and declutter enough to create a mini exercise space. NF has lots of bodyweight schemes which would work well in even the smallest space. Good luck and remember even a little success is still a success

Hi guys, Thanks for the encouragement. I have been doing well. Three days in I have never fallen that short of 3700 calories per day despite only eating oats as a carb. My trick has been ignoring my need for a sweet taste by drinking green tea. I have worked out twice and i can't see the third being a challenge. I have meditated two days in succession so I think 5 out of 7 is doable. With my therapist on Monday, I explored a lot of deep dark past but I will try again today. Now that I am able to control my mood through mindfulness, I don't dread the task as much. I have also discovered the power of hugs and kisses from my kids! Ignore the power bars in the signature: They need updating but I will do it at the end of each week. PS As an English teacher, I am highly appreciative of the awesome pun BTW.

Hi, I am starting my six week challenge a week late but I think it's important I start a challenge. I'm not new to personal challenges - I have had a thing for boss battles over the years. So far my challenges have been: Cycling from London to ParisRunning the Mexico City marathon (from London; now live in Mexico City)Doing the six week get quick fit challengeGoing LEVEL TEN paleo for six weeks (it deserves capitals) After the six week challenge, I felt like a different person - all lean and clean! So I am looking forward to this challenge. However I am totally new to forums and to some extent, socialising. I have been battling with depression for the past year after having to come to terms with abuse in my childhood and one of the effects was that I suddenly much more of a recluse and struggled to socialise. This is my reason for the title; I am not concerned about the diet and exercise so much but I am a little worried about the forum. So my goals are the following: Year quest: Gain strength and weight - Currently bench pressing max one rep of 55 K / 120 lbs and dead lifting 70 K / 155 lbs. I weigh 77 K / 170 lbs and I want to weigh 80 K / 175 lbs but I want to keep my body fat as close to 10% as possible. 6 week quest 1: Work out 3 times a week and increase weight, form or reps on each visit. I use a Google sheet to record gains. 6 week quest 2: Go on level 10 paleo but add milk and oats on workout days to aid weight gain. I use myFatSecret to record calorie intake and I aim for 3700 each day. 6 week quest 3: Meditate 10 mins 5 days out of 7 to improve mindfulness This last quest ties into my Life side quest. As I mentioned, I am a victim of abuse from my early teens and I now know that I have to remember what happened to me in order to accept and forgive myself. I anticipate that this may trigger depression again but I still have to do it in order to deal with the root cause. So my Life side quest is: 3 days out of 7 actively attempt recall of memories of abuse and record it in my diary. This is also why I need the meditation to keep me on the straight and narrow. My psychotherapist will be helping me but I also need to help myself. So that's me: ex Londoner but Mexican at heart; married to Mexico and a Mexican; and happy father of three English Mexicans. Root for me and please show me the benefits of being part of a society - in my 40 years, it's my first time!!