bigm141414 Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 Two challenges down and starting off with a hectic schedule for the third. But first, recap where the yearly goals are: The goals for the year Strength-wise Get the big 3 lifts back to intermediate levels. Deadlift - 2xBW Current is 275 or 1.25xBW Squat- 1.5xBW Current is 235 or 1.1xBW Bench1xBW Current 170 or 0.75xBW. Be able to clean and jerk/snatch again. No real progress made on this in the last 2.5months. Space constrained Cardio-wise: Run a 5k without stopping consistently No progress Body movement-wise: 10 consecutive pullups and ring dips. No progress over the last month, sadly. Hold a free-standing handstand Nope. Stop being injured Haven’t reinjured anything so far. Body composition-wise: Get to 205lbs and maintain +/-5%. I'm at 218lbs. Broke the 220 barrier last challenge Lose the keg, get a 6 pack. Starting to get some visible definition. Shoulders and back definition Looking better. Shoulders are starting to get faint outlines. Random life goals: Read 30+ books this year. Finished 7 so far.I started a non-fiction which is dense so it’s slowed down a bit but there are a few new releases this month which will up the totals. Learn the piano Tried to make some progress but it was half hearted at best. Visit the Pacific Northwest. Nope Goals for the Challenge This is a hectic challenge. Week 0 was a loss as work stress and long days got in the way of lifting and eating priorities. I’ll just take it as an unplanned rest week. I also have a week long work trip during Week 1 so access to gym and routines will be a bit different. It’s been years since I have squatted without squat shoes so I plan to modify my program to not go heavy while I am away. But once I get back it’s back to the grind. Strength wise: Chase some 5 rep maxes Time to buckle down and start the long grind back to strength. I’ve got a 4 week block planned which I’ll probably run twice for 8 weeks total. Then deload on week 9. Week 1 will get a pass as I am out travelling for work. Body-comp Continue to not eat like an asshole. Week 0 was a bit of a set back and I have a week long work trip during week 1. Add some targeted accessories for back and shoulders. Front plate raises, heavy barbell rows, pullups, etc. Cardio: Since I am travelling it is a good time to see if I can still run and how well my ankle feels. I’ve packed my brace and stuff to run outside so I should be able to wake up early get in a run and head to the office. One week of couch to 5k to test the waters. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harriet Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 Yay for intermediate lifts! That's also my long term goal for this year. I also think having a reading goal is great. We all agree reading is good... but then I for one always end up at the computer. So what's your plan for the six pack? Counting calories, focusing on food quality, or upgrading eating behaviours one by one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 Following in case you need any help with light switches. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigm141414 Posted March 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 20 hours ago, Harriet said: I also think having a reading goal is great. We all agree reading is good... but then I for one always end up at the computer. Oof. Yeah. If surfing the web was considered reading books I'd have read an entire library by now. 20 hours ago, Harriet said: So what's your plan for the six pack? Counting calories, focusing on food quality, or upgrading eating behaviours one by one? Eat less. Move more. Lift heavy. Right now just focused on those three. When I get below 210 I'll which to leangains style intermittent fasting routine which has worked for me in the past. 19 hours ago, Tanktimus the Encourager said: Following in case you need any help with light switches. Lightswitch rave! (warning: flashing image below) Spoiler 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Wazowski Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 Woo for reading nerds! You're doing far better than I am on the reading goal (I've...half-finished at least 5 books, but haven't finished one yet...). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raptron Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 Look at you and your smart work trip adjustments. Travel safe! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumble Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 2 hours ago, bigm141414 said: Oof. Yeah. If surfing the web was considered reading books I'd have read an entire library by now. Audible? 2 hours ago, bigm141414 said: Eat less. Move more. Lift heavy. Right now just focused on those three. When I get below 210 I'll which to leangains style intermittent fasting routine which has worked for me in the past. Where does that differ from regular intermittent fasting. 2 hours ago, bigm141414 said: Lightswitch rave! (warning: flashing image below) Reveal hidden contents The Cheat. Is grounded. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CourtnieMarie Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 books! are you on goodreads? asking for a friend... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Urgan Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 I've taken to reading between sets. It's really easy with a phone or tablet in hand. I started bringing the analog version with me a couple weeks ago and so far so good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumble Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 10 minutes ago, Urgan said: I've taken to reading between sets. It's really easy with a phone or tablet in hand. I started bringing the analog version with me a couple weeks ago and so far so good. How do you not end up rereading the same bits? Now importantly, How long are your rests? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Urgan Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 1 minute ago, Grumble said: How do you not end up rereading the same bits? Now importantly, How long are your rests? I made a habit a long time ago of always stopping either at the top of the left page or at a bold chapter or topic heading if necessary. My rests are contra-Crossfit with or without the reading, but when it's crunch time I just give myself a "page count" limit. It's literally the only time I am both awake and being made to Just Sit anyway. Works pretty well actually. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 9 hours ago, bigm141414 said: Lightswitch rave! (warning: flashing image below) Hide contents I was talking to young 20 somethings who didn't know about Home Star Runner. In fact, I was referencing this very sbemail. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JustCallMeAmber Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 20 hours ago, Tanktimus the Encourager said: I was talking to young 20 somethings who didn't know about Home Star Runner. In fact, I was referencing this very sbemail. I was talking to one of my brothers about this last week. We came to the realization that a majority of our conversations would make no sense to the generation before us. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumble Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 11 minutes ago, JustCallMeAmber said: I was talking to one of my brothers about this last week. We came to the realization that a majority of our conversations would make no sense to the generation before us. My soul died a little bit. One of the kids at grimbles daycare was playing with a lightswitch when i went to pick her upa few months ago, and I said the cheat was grounded. One of the younger staff was wondering why I was calling the child a cheater. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JustCallMeAmber Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 9 minutes ago, Grumble said: My soul died a little bit. One of the kids at grimbles daycare was playing with a lightswitch when i went to pick her upa few months ago, and I said the cheat was grounded. One of the younger staff was wondering why I was calling the child a cheater. .. because the system is down? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
miss_marissa Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 I like your goals. I think they are pretty global for many of us Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigm141414 Posted March 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 Okay so I am back from work travel. Woo! Downside is that exercise went as I feared. I ran once for 20-ish minutes and that was it. For the whole week. Glad to be back home and get back into the routine. I've modified my program start dates and decreased the starting weights since I haven't lifted much in the past two weeks. Gym time can't come fast enough. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raptron Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 WB! Get after it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harriet Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 29 minutes ago, bigm141414 said: Downside is that exercise went as I feared. I ran once for 20-ish minutes and that was it. For the whole week. It's all in the past. Today is an auspicious day for small new beginnings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Wazowski Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 Welcome back! Work travel is the pits for training. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scaly Freak Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 21 hours ago, Mike Wazowski said: Welcome back! Work travel is the pits for training. And for healthy eating. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigm141414 Posted April 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Week 2 Week 2 was not any better than week 1. On the downside I managed 1.5 workouts. On the bright side I managed nearly 70 hours of work. The workout to work ratio was very low this week. Slept a lot over the weekend and read two books to decompress. I did touch a barbell last night for some benching but that is about it. Goal for this week is to get back to a stable routine. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigm141414 Posted April 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 On 3/19/2019 at 8:32 AM, CourtnieMarie said: books! are you on goodreads? asking for a friend... I am on goodreads. Although it only tracks my kindle books. I did set up a libib account to try an organize my physical library. Got about a quarter of the way through it so far. https://bigm141414.libib.com/ It's shown me that I have weird taste in literature. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumble Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 9 minutes ago, bigm141414 said: I did set up a libib account to try an organize my physical library. Got about a quarter of the way through it so far. https://bigm141414.libib.com/ It's shown me that I have weird taste in literature. You misspelled eclectic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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