Mini Challenge #2: Game Plans!

[TessDaTerrible]

8.16 Thursday RestDay

8.17 Friday 1 Mi Run 20 reps: Crunch - oblique crunchs(both sides), Situps, Pushups, long arm crunch, Vertical leg crunch, superman Plank - till duration, log.

8.18 Saturday 10 reps: Triangle, swan push-ups, Crab dips, frog sit.

8.19 Sunday 10 reps: dips decline, incline push ups, sliding pushups

8.20 Monday Eleptical 20 mins Life Goal - Get Gym membership.

8.21 Tuesday RestDay Apartment Hunting.

8.22 Wednesday Explore Gym Apartment Hunting.

8.23 Thursday RestDay

8.24 Friday Cardio 2 mile run - 2x20 Crunch, oblique crunches(both sides), Pushups, long arm crunch, Vertical leg crunch, superman Plank - till duration, log - Add in Burpees how many can I do?

35 Bench mark for situps - 6 week(met or not?)"

8.25 Saturday 2x10 reps: Triangle, swan push-ups, Crab dips, frog sit.

8.26 Sunday 2x10 reps: dips decline, incline push ups, sliding pushups

8.27 Monday Restday

8.28 Tuesday Gym -Check weight max

8.29 Wednesday - organize and prepare to move, find ways to exercise when packing. - 2 mi run

8.30 Thursday Cardio 2 mile run - 2x20 Crunch, oblique crunches(both sides), Pushups, long arm crunch, Vertical leg crunch, superman Plank - till duration, log

8.31 Friday 2x10 reps: Triangle, swan push-ups, Crab dips, frog sit. 1x10 burpees

[taurineenergy]

Okay, this seems like a great challenge! I need to get myself in order anyway. Maybe I should have noted: Prepare Next Week's sched for either Saturday or Sunday, hehe.

[beauamorette]

8/16

Walk for at least 30mins, done!

Angry bird's workout, done!

8/17

Walk for at least 30mins, done!

8/18

Do angry bird's workout + extra push ups, done!

Yoga stretching done

8/19

Walk at least 30 mins

Control diet to more deep green veggies

Wake up before 9am

8/20

Wake up before 8:30am

Go to bed before 12

Angry bird's workout + extra plank time

Yoga stretch

8/21

Wake up before 8:30am

Go to bed before 12

Measure self and look through last weeks plan, make adjustments if needed

Walk for at least 30mins if no rain

8/22

Angry bird's workout x2 sets

Yoga stretch

8/23

Walk for at least 40mins if it's sunny

Yoga stretch

Less meat, more green

8/24

Angry bird's routine except pull ups as I will be in Auckland preparing for my exam x2

Study all day

8/25

Big exam!!!!! Rest day!

8/26

Walk for at least 30 mins if weather is fine

8/27

9:00am Bikram yoga 1.5hr

8/28

6:30am Bikram yoga 1.5hr

Angry bird's if I still have the energy...if not walk at least 30mins if weather is fine

8/29

9:00am Bikram yoga 1.5hr

8/30

6:30am Bikram yoga 1.5hr

8/31

Rest day

[knifeboots]

8/16: take Dad to hospital; adhere to Whole30; walk 15 min if time permits

8/17: Walk 15 minutes

8/18: Farmer's market; Tae Kwon Do class; buy and assemble shelf unit for garage and put boxes on it!

8/19: Grocery shopping; rest

8/20: Walk 15 minutes

8/21: Walk 15 minutes; bodyweight circuit (2 x 20 pushups; 2 x 12 squats; 2 x 1 min planks; 2 x 10 dips (on my new homemade parallettes!))

8/22: Walk 15 minutes

8/23: Walk 15 minutes; attend TKD class if schedule permits (trying to test on Friday)

8/24: Walk 15 minutes; TKD belt promo test (if ready)

8/25: Farmer's market; TKD class; grocery shopping

8/26: Rest

8/27: Walk 15 minutes

8/28: Walk 15 minutes; bodyweight circuit

8/29: Walk 15 minutes

8/30: Walk 15 minutes; bodyweight circuit

8/31: Walk 15 minutes

Already know that I failed this challenge though because I wasn't able to walk on Friday, but going to try and stick with this anyway.

[KI4TFT]

Sun 30 Minutes on the treadmill, 3mph 2.5 incline

Mon 30 Minutes on the treadmill, 3mph 3.0 incline

30 Minutes of Circuit Training

Tue 30 Minutes on the treadmill, 3mph 3.0 incline

Wed 30 Minutes on the treadmill, 3mph 3.0 incline

30 Minutes of Circuit Training

Thu 30 Minutes on the treadmill, 3mph 3.0 incline

Fri 30 Minutes on the treadmill, 3mph 3.0 incline

30 Minutes of Circuit Training

Sat 30 Minutes on the treadmill, 3mph 3.0 incline

[Zurdta]

My focus for this week is to get the house 'spring' cleaned so it is ready for viewings so we get a sale asap. So my schedule is very simple.

Mon to Fri: Bootcamp (alternating upper/lower body workout), walk, spring clean one room of the house, chill.

Weekend: Walk, do something fun, chill.

Meal plan is set from last week - good, wholesome, home cooked meals.

Keeping it simple.

[Cutebug]

Oops! I've been keeping my eye on the forum, anticipating the new mini-challenge and then somehow I missed this one by two days! Silly me.

I created my own workout with a hot-pink 30-pound sandbag I made. I deadlift it, raise it over my head, place it on my shoulders and squat it, raise it over my head and lower it. Repeat. I shall call it "Like a BOSS workout"

I also made up a strange ab exercise, where I lie on my back on my yoga mat and "reach" over my head with my legs, grab a small exercise ball from the couch with my feet and lower it slowly to the ground then lift it back up and place it on the couch. Repeat. Good for core muscles and flexibility. I do this basically every day, so just assume it's included.

There will be 5km walks interspersed on weekdays somewhere. Depends on weather and when I can talk to my long-distance bf online. Might also walk to work if I wake up early enough. It's an hour walk and I start work at 8:30... That also obviously depends on weather. Tried to walk home on a really hot day and was sooooo tired after.

I'll start with today then:

Sunday, Aug 19: Like a BOSS x 10, Kayaking on deer lake with a friend. She tired out pretty fast last time so if she gets tired this time, I plan to paddle for both of us. We're getting our full hour this time!

Monday, Aug 20: Like a BOSS x10, squats x20

Tuesday, Aug 21: Clean ALL the Floors! Squats x15, elevated push-ups x15

Wednesday, Aug 22: Nia class? try Spinning class? - if neither then Like a BOSS x10 and squats x20

Thursday, Aug 23: Dumbbell rows (10 pound) x15 per side, Chest Presses with resistance cord x15+

Friday, Aug 24: Rest

Saturday, Aug 25: Hiking!

Sunday, Aug 26: Hiking!

Monday, Aug 27: Like a BOSS x12, squats x20

Tuesday, Aug 28: As many squats as possible (record is 60)

Wed, Aug 29: Nia class? Spinning class? - if neither then abs/arms

Thurs, Aug 30: Dumbbell rows (10 pound) x15 per side, curls with resistance cord x10 each side

Friday, Aug 31: Rest

[BeckyBuckeye]

Well, I've already screwed up my schedule as far as the organizing things goes. Still going to finish the rest of the challenge, but I find it's easier for me to get motivation for organizing things and do them, not just when I have planned them. I weeded out clothes and put them away yesterday.

[jaxjaxjax]

Since I am getting back into my workout plan I have a pretty good schedule set up. My challenge is in the eating dept. I just got our menu planned for the next week. Aug 19-26. We are currently fighting a battle of lazy, ungreatful mini-beasts in our home, so THEY planned the menu for the week and will be helping me prepare every dinner this week. Since they planned it, it is not very Paleo but it is healthier, so I will be focusing on keeping my total net calories at 10,150. Since I didn't start until the 20th, I didn't read it, I will only count half a point of wisdom if we make it to the 24 without eating out and having the kids help with all the meals. I did do all the my planned workouts so far from the 16th on. If the ungreatful mini beasts have learned their lesson, I will be planning the meals from the 27-31. If not the next week will look a lot the same.

Exercise:

Aug 16 - pool time - rest day

Aug 17- Beginers body weight workout AM run/walk 5 miles PM

Aug 18 - Cub Scout event - on feet all day at park

Aug 19 - rest

Aug 20 - Strength train AM - video 3 - Run at least 3 miles PM

Aug 21- Cardio workout video AM OR run 3 miles while kids at class

Aug 22- Strength train AM video 1

Aug 23 - Run at least 3 miles

Aug 24- Strength train - beginners body weight - run 3 miles

Week 2

Aug 25 - Extra run if missed one

Aug 26 - rest

Aug 27 - Strength train video 2 - run 3 miles

Aug 28 - cardio video

Aug 29 - strength train video 3

Aug 30 - run 3 miles

Aug 31 - Strenth train video 3- run/walk 5 miles

Menu Plan

Aug 20 - gyros

Aug 21 - tacos and corn

Aug 22- cauliflower soup and grilled cheese

Aug 23 - hamburgers and coleslaw

Aug 24 - Spagetti and a vegetable from the farm we go to

Aug 25 - Breakfast dinner - eggs sausage bacon and pancakes

Aug 26 - take them out to celebrate their hard work - while keeping healthier for me

[shadowmeldfs]

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[TD=align: right]20-Aug[/TD]

Monday

Convict Conditioning

[TD=align: right]21-Aug[/TD]

Tuesday

Yoga

[TD=align: right]22-Aug[/TD]

Wednesday

Convict Conditioning

[TD=align: right]23-Aug[/TD]

Thursday

Yoga

[TD=align: right]24-Aug[/TD]

Friday

Sprinting

[TD=align: right]25-Aug[/TD]

Saturday

Rest

[TD=align: right]26-Aug[/TD]

Sunday

Rest

[TD=align: right]27-Aug[/TD]

Monday

Convict Conditioning

[TD=align: right]28-Aug[/TD]

Tuesday

Yoga

[TD=align: right]29-Aug[/TD]

Wednesday

Convict Conditioning

[TD=align: right]30-Aug[/TD]

Thursday

Yoga

[TD=align: right]31-Aug[/TD]

Friday

Sprinting

[TD=align: right]1-Sep[/TD]

Saturday

Rest

[TD=align: right]2-Sep[/TD]

Sunday

Rest

[TD=align: right]3-Sep[/TD]

Monday

Convict Conditioning

[TD=align: right]4-Sep[/TD]

Tuesday

Yoga

[TD=align: right]5-Sep[/TD]

Wednesday

Convict Conditioning

[TD=align: right]6-Sep[/TD]

Thursday

Yoga

[TD=align: right]7-Sep[/TD]

Friday

Sprinting

[TD=align: right]8-Sep[/TD]

Saturday

Rest

[TD=align: right]9-Sep[/TD]

Sunday

Rest

[TD=align: right]10-Sep[/TD]

Monday

Convict Conditioning

[TD=align: right]11-Sep[/TD]

Tuesday

Yoga

[TD=align: right]12-Sep[/TD]

Wednesday

Convict Conditioning

[TD=align: right]13-Sep[/TD]

Thursday

Yoga

[TD=align: right]14-Sep[/TD]

Friday

Sprinting

[TD=align: right]15-Sep[/TD]

Saturday

Rest

[TD=align: right]16-Sep[/TD]

Sunday

Rest

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There is the plan as of now. Workouts are usually done in the mornings, but sprints will be in the evenings.

I'll start from here as this is the first day I have seen the thread.

[phil4:13]

Here's my schedule for the week. Sorry my post was delayed! I would like to say after planning out last week and eating strict Paleo, I've seen great results!

8/16- Protein Shake-5 am water aerobics- 3 egg omelet, Carrots at 10 am, 3 pm Small side salad 6:30 Zumba- grilled chicken breast and asparagus

8/17- Protein Shake-5 am water aerobics- 3 egg omelet, 10 am Aerobic weight training, Chick-fil-a grilled nuggets, side salad. 3 pm fruit cup. 6 pm

8/18- Protein Shake-Rest Day/Move new students into dorm, Jason's deli salad bar, TGIF wedge salad with blackened chicken

8/19- Rest/Measure/Plan day- 3 lbs down, 6 inches lost total!

8/20- Protein Shake-5 am Water Aerobics, 3 egg omelet, 10 am Zumba, Noon- Paleo Spaghetti 3 pm- 1 oz blueberries 6 pm Beach Volleyball 7 pm- Side salad with grilled chicken

8/21- Protein Shake-5 am Water Aerobics, 3 egg omelet, 6 pm Aerobic Weight Training, 7 pm Yoga

8/22-Protein Shake-5 am Water Aerobics, 3 egg omelet, 5:30 pm Zumba

8/23-Protein Shake-5 am Water Aerobics, 3 egg omelet, 6:30pm Zumba

8/24- Protein Shake-5 am Water Aerobics, 3 egg omelet, 10 am Aerobic Weight training

8/24-Protein Shake-5 am Water Aerobics, 3 egg omelet

[BruteSquad]

Quitting this mini-challenge. I'm finding it too restrictive, though arguably that's my own fault for putting in a more rigorously detailed schedule than I really wanted. I'm happier with my previous, more variable schedule. Though I really do want the stat points (gamer that I am) I don't want to do a mini-challenge that ends up causing me to exercise *less*.

I did a barbell workout today at the gym, to take advantage of a week's free gym trial, at a new gym that has childcare facilities. I really wanted to do that, instead of my scheduled bodyweight workout. I may do a park/bodyweight tomorrow if a planned meet-up goes ahead, instead of it being a rest day. And/or I may hit the gym again on Thursday, for another barbell workout in the free trial week.

I'll continue to track my progress on page 1, noting where I vary from the plan.

I didn't quit.....but I realized today that the mini challenge is a bust for me this week. I cannot stick to a day-to-day plan the way my life currently runs.

I have to do what I have been doing. I make a list of things I want and need to get done. I do as much as I can each day, although only one workout per day, and if I get it done early in the week I give myself the rest of the week to play. (Unless some time sensitive issue arises).

But this is cool. If nothing else I have learned that the planning that works for me is a little less conventional. It does take more discipline, in my opinion, to do it my way. But it is working right now. With a Great Uncle that may die any day, and weather dependent work that I need to do, it just needs to be more flexible.

[Sora]

Well, I was away at XC camp and just got back, so I think Im going to have to skip this weeks challange

[Pallas Athena]

So here's my plan for fitness goals:

M-W-F Walking

Tu-Th-Sa Beginner's Bodyweight Workout

And here's my plan for my life goal (selecting menus for my upcoming cookbook):

Select at least 17 menus from my blog per Challenge week, with one extra sometime before the end.

Here's the extra menu right now:

Stuffed Zucchini (Eight Ball variety)

Steamed corn on the cob (from Boxx Berry Farm via the Islander grocery store)

Fresh ripe plums (Methley variety--friend's garden, Lummi Island)

There, progress already!

Adventurers -

SO in order to get re-organized this week, we want you to take a look at your fitness/diet goals, and your schedule over the next week, and come up with a game plan to reach your goals.[/b}]

[Doodle]

I Did the challenge for the week. Thursday to wednesday. One day wasn't on schedule but health reasons (felt seriously sick to my stomach half way thru wednesday's first mile. enough so I went back home. and walking 4-5 miles (average) at work) Next week I will be following the schedule as a SUGGESTION only. Because I want to follow my craving for an exercise instead of forcing myself to do something else. Soo- No point for me? since it was a 93% follow thru even if it was for health reasons?

[Jaimee]

I did not get the challenge two point...but had a really good supper:)

[Ocelot]

I'm still on track 100% with my plan and actually so far its worked well for me planning ahead, because I don't have to worry every day what I am doing. Though I do like the flexible approach as well, so I'm tending to do extra on top of what I planned most days. Today and yesterday though I felt tired and probably wouldn't have managed a workout if I hadn't written it down.

[Metal Tes]

Wow I completely bombed this challenge...

A- It's been a rough couple of weeks in general, very emotionally draining.

B- Some days I feel like yoga, some days I feel like running, some days it's something else, so I really can't schedule that specifically, so far ahead. As long as I'm doing enough of everything each week, and giving body parts their rest days, I figure I'm doing fine.

C- I decided to experiment with intermittent fasting, so even if I do keep some sort of a schedule, it won't be the one I originally posted here, because it doesn't work with when it's good for me to fast, etc.

I think I will schedule two days a week for fasting, followed by a big workout and big breakfast, and beyond that, no schedule, just fit in some exercising wherever it makes sense at the time.

[Wooksquatch]

Wow I completely bombed this challenge...

A- It's been a rough couple of weeks in general, very emotionally draining.

B- Some days I feel like yoga, some days I feel like running, some days it's something else, so I really can't schedule that specifically, so far ahead. As long as I'm doing enough of everything each week, and giving body parts their rest days, I figure I'm doing fine.

C- I decided to experiment with intermittent fasting, so even if I do keep some sort of a schedule, it won't be the one I originally posted here, because it doesn't work with when it's good for me to fast, etc.

I think I will schedule two days a week for fasting, followed by a big workout and big breakfast, and beyond that, no schedule, just fit in some exercising wherever it makes sense at the time.

Welcome back Metal Tes, life throws you curveballs and you can't always hit them. I don't think you bombed this challenge, I think unforseen events occured and caused you to change your plans. You can not plan for these curveballs they just happen and you do your best to deal with them. As long as you are still progressing towards your goals schedules be damned. Glad to see you back on the boards.

[Metal Tes]

Welcome back Metal Tes, life throws you curveballs and you can't always hit them. I don't think you bombed this challenge, I think unforseen events occured and caused you to change your plans. You can not plan for these curveballs they just happen and you do your best to deal with them.

I supposed you're right, there's only so much you can do when everything goes off the track...just try to push through and get back on it. I think I'm actually on a better track than I was before, we shall see!

As long as you are still progressing towards your goals schedules be damned. Glad to see you back on the boards.

Damn right...and thanks...I missed you guys.