Stephanie

I was at Knott's Berry Farm a few weeks ago and suddenly noticed I was hook gripping the bar on the roller coaster

It's been a couple days, but I've gotten through a week and a half of this challenge and in still here so I'm proud of myself! I'm right on track with my daily drinking of 1.5L a day, but I think that starting next week I will bump it up to 2. I train 5-6 times a stl and down 1L on the workouts Alone, so I'm being my body needs more than just 1.5L. I'm exciting about my daily improvement in my exercise and while I never push hard enough to break proper form, I'm still progressing at a steady rate . My push press moved up to 80lb and my kettlebell movements went from 26lb to 35lb. I still struggle a lot with my way habits but I've got a plan in the works.... I'll share that weekend I'm ready

Sounds like you're doing amazing! I love the goals and especially the one about eating sweets with someone else. I guess I have tendency to eat then when no one else is looking, so maybe(note the maybe) I'll try that next challenge And I love that you worked out while at the park with your daughter . Good luck!

I noticed that this is a year old (as you mentioned ) and don't want to be spamming, but if you are still looking for a business opportunity, I may be able to help you out in that department...

Love the Socrates quote! (I know, it's unrelated to your post, but just noticed it and had to thank you for sharing it )

This sounds just like me! I was reading an article based on someone's dieting journal and it mentioned her least favourite exercise: Zumba. This was the ensuing conversation in my head: "What's my least favourite exercise?" "Burpees. Duh." "Wait, what? Not anymore." "Ok, running." "Wait, what? Not anymore." "Ok, so what is it?" "Um… um… Gee, whiz! What's going on!? Why can I not think of an exercise I hate!?"

I find the same. Interestingly enough, I learned that salt cravings are actually water cravings in disguise. By the body craving salty foods, you'll naturally end up drinking water after. I noticed that when I drank water when I had those cravings, they generally subsided! Which correlates with the bloating (that lots of us get). Bloating is also the body's natural way of holding onto water in needs. The best way to combat that is by drinking more. Go figure!

I've actually been really, really happy with RBX from Ross or Marshall's. Great prices, super comfortable and works with my weight (175lb) and height (5'2").

I just got an email that my adiPower weightlifting shoes have been shipped and are on their way. So excited!

Feeling absolutely stoked about today's Babe & Barbell class ! We worked on Bench Press and Back Squat. My Bench Press 1RM jumped from 90lbs to 100lbs. And my Back Squat 1RM jumped from 90lbs to 135lbs. Now that's what I call progress! The Pink Fit class was pretty intense and super fun. For total time - 21-15-9 Overhead Squats (45/65) Burpees *Rest 2 min 3 Rounds: 40 Double Unders 12 Front Rack Lunges (45/65) 10 Toes 2 Bar --> 22:40 (OHS = 30lbs, DU = 20 attempts, FRL = 30lbs, T2B = attempts)

Today is a rest day as far as exercise goes, but I'm on track with my water drinking (yes, it does sound oddly camel-like) and bedtime. (Actually, last night I was in by 10:05! Was pretty awesome!)

Thanks

Today's had me feeling super strong. Woot! Woot! Ran 5k in under 30 minutes and hit a PR of 180 lbs in deadlifts! Workout today was: 3 rounds for reps - 1 min at each station Wall Balls (14/12lbs) Burpees Deadlifts (55/75/95lbs) Box Jumps Row (for calories) *1 min reps between rounds Total reps: 148 competitor (95lb deadlifts, round 1 - 14lbs and round 2 & 3 - 12lbs wall balls) Really being conscious of drinking water and I'm loving it how feels

Thank you! Just noticed in your signature that you're training for your first 5k. Same here! (Well, I'm going for 10k, but same idea - first run!)

I totally understand. And yeah, you definitely don't want to do it too late. I remember last year, while working as a dorm counsellor, I would come back to the dorm after a 7pm class with so much energy, the boarding girls got an absolute kick out of it !

Gotcha! That makes sense. Have you tried evening workouts yet? I've actually noticed that I perform much better in the evenings versus mornings. I know that so many people are all into the start the day off with exercise mentality, but I find that for me, at the end of the day, I've got all this stress buildup to release and energy just waiting to be burned, that I do better later. I guess everyone's different, but just wanted to mention it in case you haven't tried it yet… it might not be as bad as you think!

Another super awesome day, thank G-d ! Drank about 2.5L of water. Had an awesome workout! Strength: Work on power snatch. I jumped from 25lbs I've been working on all month to 45lbs!! (I probably could have gone heavier, but we ran out of time. More fun next time .) Workout: 3 Rounds - 400m Run 30 Power Snatches (35/55lbs) Time - 23:06 (Rounds 1 & 2 - 25lbs; Round 3 - 35lbs) Planning to hit the sack between 11 & 11:30. I work really well with accountability (in all areas of my life!), so I am now working on an eating plan with my coach at the gym. I gotta send in my food journal to her… so while it doesn't stop me from eating a donut (like I did this morning - seriously, though, we had a family celebratory event), it does help me abstain from mindless munching and sneaking something from the 'nosh cupboard'. So, I'm excited about that! I enrolled in a business coaching program to help me build my new energy business. Like I said, I need the accountability. Step 1 to getting that coveted NF apparel!

Good luck! You totally got this!!

Yeah! Seeing progress is wicked awesome !! Gotcha. Haven't worked on deadlifts in a while, but it's one thing that I am very comfortable with (in addition to bench press), so I think I'm going to go back and work on it. I think I'd like to hit 300lb (for now - I'm all for increasing that once I get there I guess it's just a matter of slow and steady wins the race. I'm also big on keeping track and try to record all my workouts in my notebook It's so much fun to look back and see the amazing changes!

2) Food Fast - Avoid fast/ junk foods, which have been my 'too lazy/tired/ emotional' plan B at way to many meals. I really want to take on the mindset of 'food is fuel' and reserving treats for special occasions. - I suck at this too, so I can totally relate. One of the best books on nutrition/health/dieting that I've read (and trust me, I've read a fair share…) is Discover Your Optimal Health by Dr. Wayne Anderson. It's a must read and inspiring enough to make you want to make those changes because you deserve the best life - which is a healthy life! 4) Fun Fitness - 2 x Weekend 'active' activities which I enjoy and get me off the couch (A bike ride, bush walk, dancing!) - If finances are not an issue, try to think outside the box, outside your comfort zone and challenge yourself to… a day pass at a rock climbing gym, a surfing lesson, a hike, etc… Since you're doing these on off days anyway, make them exciting and bring along a friend or two!

Sounds like your goals are definitely realistic and achievable! Kudos on the deadlift progress Just curious how you chose your deadlift goal? I'm trying to decide how much to aim for, but don't really know what to base it off of… Right now my 1RM is 175 lbs. May 17th is a day I've been working towards too! I always HATED cardio and once I got my CrossFit and weightlifting under control, I decided to challenge myself by signing up for a 10k! One of the nuttiest things I've done, but I'm so excited and the coolest part is how my endurance training has translated into progress in CrossFit workouts... Good luck, Stephanie

Today was pretty exciting! I had a 'check in' with my coach at Pink Iron to weigh in and get my measurements taken. While I gained about 5lbs over Passover, which translated into a 3/4" waist gain, other, more noticeable changes have been taking place in my body. Here are my measurements from when I first joined Pink Iron back at the end of December: Weight: 170.6 Body Fat: 38% Shoulders: 43.5" Chest: 37" Waist: 37.25" Bicep: 11" Hips: 44.5" Thigh: 20.25" Calf: 14.75" And here are today's: Weight: +5.2 = 175.8 Body Fat: +1.3 = 39.3% Shoulders: -1" = 42.5" Chest: -2" = 35" Waist: + 75" = 38" Bicep: +.25" = 11.25" Hips: -.25" = 44.25" Thigh: +1.25" = 21.5" Calf: +.5" = 15.25" So while I did gain weight and body fat, I definitely worked those muscles and I'm excited to see how it's showing Plus, I'm confident that I'll be able to drop the weight once I get back to normal eating, so not too worried about that... Anyway, back to challenge tracking: I drank about 2L of water. I attended Babes & Barbells and Pink Fit classes. Babes & Barbells: Front Squat - 10(35lbs) ~ 5(55lbs) ~ 5(70lbs) ~ 3(80lbs) ~ 7(90lbs) Strict Press - 7(35lbs) ~ 5(55lbs) ~ 3(65lbs) ~ 1(70lbs) Pink Fit: 20 min AMRAP - 4 ring dips (modified with green band) - 6 handstand pushups (modified by doing knee pushups off a 20" box and 2 Abmats on floor) - 8 kettlebell swings (modified by doing Russian KB swings, so I could go heavier at 35 lbs) 11 + 3 rounds I'll be in bed by 11 . Still recuperating from my trip home from Toronto last night, and I've got to be up early tomorrow morning, so I'm going to hit the sack as soon as I brush my teeth! Good night to y'all!

10 lb loss! That's awesome! That most certainly is a win Can't help you out with the whole point system thing, as I haven't figured it out myself… but good luck with your goals! They're solid and achievable. Keep us posted!

Me too :-) Thank you for your support!

Today went pretty well . I did Fran this morning! My performance really sucked but I guess a whole lot of pushups in a previous workout can do that... we worked on the strict press in 5 sets of 5reps and I was stuck at 50 lbs. (Should have been able to do 65.) I did 25lb thrusters and used both a green and purple band for my pull ups and completed the workout out at 11:58. Not good, but not terrible for having been so incredibly sore from the push ups. I've been doing knee push ups for the longest time and while they used to make me sure I've Pretty much got them down pat and can totally power through them. The CrossFit I was visiting in Toronto doesn't believe in knee push ups and had me doing then off a 24"box. Sounds easy...but it wasn't! It sucked in the workout, but in so happy I did it that way. Gotta start using that here in LA too! I definitely drank 1.5L of water. I want in bed by 11:30, but to be fair, I was still on my way home from the airport having just arrived home from Toronto. I am giving myself 8 hours to sleep though, so that counts. Can't wait for tomorrow :-)