Laura's "Y U waste so much?" Challenge

[Hermione Gainser]

[Max Power]

Hahaha, did you have a cuteness overload there?

[Hermione Gainser]

I sure did.

thanks to this site.

[The Tin Man]

[Hermione Gainser]

hehehhee

[spencer_]

^ Literally just passed that image.

But yeah, came here to say that I'm thoroughly distracted going through that website now... I'm falling behind on work but I don't feel my headache so much anymore. I still call that a win.

[msuroo]

I sure did.

thanks to this site.

Hey, I'm like 30 minutes closer to the weekend!

[Hermione Gainser]

Hahahahaha you are all welcome!

[Max Power]

HA!

[Hermione Gainser]

Ha! Yes! I love Ordinary Batman!

[Hermione Gainser]

Just read this FB update from LBEB about some women saying women like the LBEB women aren't feminine... among the many comments was this gem:

"what amazes me is how easy they think it is to get big. It's like saying you don't want to go to college because you'll wind up with a PhD."

Well said, LB fan, well said. And a nice reminder to those of us on this side of the journey that it sure does take time and effort. I forget that sometimes

[Hermione Gainser]

10/27

mobility: rolled back and hips, used medicine ball for extra pressure on back, coupla hip mwods, some shoulder and scapula mwods.

squat:60x6x2

OHP: read up on some press tips I wanted to try out so did:

45x5, 55x5, 65x5, 65x3, 75x3xmax-- 1.5/2.5/2

stepdown pseudo pistol things: 3x8 on each side

push ups: 10/8

for giggles

TKE: 20 each

Then i did the bike instead of the elliptical. I'll allow the substitution.

my hips and hip flexors have been heinously tight since Tuesday's workout. did extra rolling and stretching and mobility today (as well as all week) so I hope not to suffer the same fate.

[Kishi]

Hey. Don't knock push ups. They're as good a test of muscular strength and endurance as any other. My teacher told me so.

[PrincessHeather]

Just read this FB update from LBEB about some women saying women like the LBEB women aren't feminine... among the many comments was this gem:"what amazes me is how easy they think it is to get big. It's like saying you don't want to go to college because you'll wind up with a PhD." Well said, LB fan, well said. And a nice reminder to those of us on this side of the journey that it sure does take time and effort. I forget that sometimes

I saw that, laughed myself silly. I'm also following a thread on the NROL4W FB page about some article that came out saying that women shouldn't expect to be able to ever do pullups/chinups (based on study that was done), and one lady said "I just went downstairs & did a couple of those impossible chin ups. Just wanted to make sure my gender hadn't sabotaged my abilities over night without me knowing it. LOL"

[Hermione Gainser]

Hey. Don't knock push ups. They're as good a test of muscular strength and endurance as any other. My teacher told me so.

Haha I've got nothing but love for 'em.

I saw that, laughed myself silly. I'm also following a thread on the NROL4W FB page about some article that came out saying that women shouldn't expect to be able to ever do pullups/chinups (based on study that was done), and one lady said "I just went downstairs & did a couple of those impossible chin ups. Just wanted to make sure my gender hadn't sabotaged my abilities over night without me knowing it. LOL"

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAA that's awesome. I hate when my womanliness prohibits me from basic activities. It's hard to so dainty, isn't it?

We have a former coworker who said women shouldn't lift boxes because we'll end up sterile (I may or may not have mentioned this before?). If that's the case, deadlifts must surely count and that's my new favorite birth control method

[PrincessHeather]

We have a former coworker who said women shouldn't lift boxes because we'll end up sterile (I may or may not have mentioned this before?). If that's the case, deadlifts must surely count and that's my new favorite birth control method

HAHAHAHAH.... wow, just wow. That's so much easier than other forms, and it's free! hooray!That also sort of reminds me of this scene from Daria:

Daria - So what do you want to do after pizza? A movie?

Jane - Good idea. Then when we come back here for more pizza, there'll be a new crowd who didn't see the two pies we've already eaten.

Daria - Thus preserving our reputation for having bird-like appetites.

[Hermione Gainser]

HAHAHAHAH.... wow, just wow. That's so much easier than other forms, and it's free! hooray!That also sort of reminds me of this scene from Daria:

Daria - So what do you want to do after pizza? A movie?

Jane - Good idea. Then when we come back here for more pizza, there'll be a new crowd who didn't see the two pies we've already eaten.

Daria - Thus preserving our reputation for having bird-like appetites.

Hahahahaha Oh Daria.. I love that show.

[Hermione Gainser]

Week 5 Recap

SPOILER ALERT:Acceptable performance but some excusey bs was present.

Russell does not approve.

GOALS:

Goal 1

Eat efficiently- Can a warrior feed herself properly on $5 a day? Well, no. Probably not. But reading this blog post got me thinking about how much I spend on food per pay period (twice monthly pay schedule). Could I figure out how I spend and get a rough estimate of what it works out to per meal? Sure. And it would include excel sheets and formulas and graphs, OH MY! (nerdy delight!).

The What-Work on spending less for nutritionally sound food.

The How-Post updates as pay periods end and at end of challenge. Experiment with cheaper sources of protein. Plan recipes that utilize shared ingredients.

I realized I made some number mistakes on my last food post and will update soon..nothing huge. Pork and chickened out this week so made the decision to save the frozen meat (that is, after all, why it's frozen) and make some new stuff this week. Happy with that decision, even if it means I had to spend more.

Sub goal- Spend less, eat less. By default, if I'm spending less on food I should be able to keep myself in check. Theoretically. We'll see. No points awarded here but goal is to keep it 1850 or less (subject to change).

Ehh..there were some treats. More than necessary. I'll address this below

Goal 2

Squat myself silly- Doctor gave me the okay to start squatting again with the caveat I do lots o' reps, light, light weight.

The What-- Develop new plan OR decide on specific coaching and change plan completely; Squat twice a week and do supplementary quad work on non squat day.

The How-- Research, Post for help in 'help' forum, email folks about coaching, SQUAT.

This goal I consider complete. Looking into further programs. I'm hoping my next challenge will have a deadlift myself silly goal (appt tomorrow!) Bought a new programming book and added some to my amazon wish list. Hoping folks looking to buy me bday gifts will use those ideas

Goal 3

A mind is a terrible thing to waste- What? You mean I waste more than food? YES! My life is filled with the intellectually uninspiring. My job, while fun, does not challenge my mind. At home, though I don't have cable of any sort, I miraculously find ways to waste my beautiful brain. For whyz?! I want to be able to discuss more than Supernatural and the nuances of Harry Potter.

The What- Spend at 6 hours weekly on my online classes. (A&P, Statistics). Read non guilty pleasure/fluff (Sorry Harry!)

The How- Log on and get to work! I have plenty of time (at least 4 days each week) at home.

Reading Part 1: I joined the NF Book club! So, one book per challenge here. I don't have control (just a vote) over what's picked so if it's fluffy it's okay. Discussion makes for the smarts.

Reading Part 2: Work my way through the gads of books we have at home that I've not read. Start with classics and 'should have read by now /shameface' and move on down the line.

Current: Crime and Punishment. For this: minimum of 2 chapters weekly.

5 hours 20 minutes this week. I could have studied more last night but I chose not to. I read my requirement in C&P but barely any of 1Q84. Here's where excuses come in: last week was ladyrific and I spent the latter half of the week dealing with The Conflict . Between the two I was exhausted, physically and mentally. But honestly, I could have done more.

Goal 4

Cardio- Ugh. I know, I know! But sometimes we need to experiment. So, here it is.

The What- LISS in the form of walking; Elliptical

The Walking How- At work lunchtime walk: 30 mins 3x/wk; At home neighborhood walk: 30-60 mins 2x/wk

The Elliptical How- Post lift 15-20 mins, every lift.

Did lots of walking this week. 4 work, 2 neighborhood. Many of which were longer than usual.

I did some elliptical, some bike. I figured if I did a little bike I can go into my doctor's office tomorrow and not being lying when I said that yes, i used the bike.

Mini Challenges:

Week 1- Complete

Week 2- Complete (21821 total, a decent showing).

Week 3- N/A doctor's orders But I did get a monk to do some in my honor. Sadly, the monks beat us.. so that plan may not have been the best

Week 4- I did my best to offer my knowledgez all around the forum.

Week 5- Secret challenge... I'm not sure if I was additionally helpful. I think I continued with that but mostly it was because I'm re establishing my version of 'love thy neighbor' (which has a lot do with everything going on right now).

Week 6- Focus on really hitting some goals... let's see... what shall I do?

Two Ideas

1. Laura's Pre-Birthday Health FEST! It's officially "The Holiday Season". Halloween is this week, lots o' treats. My birthday is in ~2 weeks. There will be cake (amongst other things). Thanksgiving is ~2 weeks after that... then Christmas... The theme here? TREATS! So much food! So much crappy food.

So, I've had my share of treats. I will celebrate heartily the weekend of my birthday and I will not feel bad about it for one itty bitty second. But what I really want to do is make the next two weeks an awesome diet experiment.

Parameters:

• Macro cycling with care. Carby workout days, low carby rest days. LESS carbs on workout days than I've been eating recently (there have been too many).
  
• No more treats. yes i'm awesome. yes I "deserve" them. but seriously, stop being a fatty laura. stop it.
  
• This will run from today until my birthday (Nov. 10).
  

Exceptions/Allowances:

• One cheat meal, with Boyf, this week. MEAL. Not day.
  
• Work bday party. We always do it. It's always awkward. But it will happen before my bday (given the 10th is a Sat) so that is allowed. HOPEFULLY, they'll do it the day before and that will start my weekend of celebration. But it could happen anytime.
  

I actually thought of this before I knew what our next mini challenge would be. It's kind of fitting and it'll run between challenges but I'm putting it here for accountability, dangit.

2. Get 6 hours of Studying in if it kills ya, for cryin' out loud!

That's pretty self explanatory. I've been hitting everything else, but I'm about to Chuck Norris this goal.

[weirdquark]

Study all the things?

Lots of good stuff, and a plan for fixing the not-so-good stuff. Most excellent.

[The Tin Man]

Be strong this holiday season! I will if you will.

[Hermione Gainser]

Study all the things?

Lots of good stuff, and a plan for fixing the not-so-good stuff. Most excellent.

Study all the things!

Thanks

Be strong this holiday season! I will if you will.

It's a deal!

[PrincessHeather]

Don't feel bad about 1Q84... I have read 2 chapters total. Not sure I'm going to get into it enough to power through before the library demands it back.

[Hermione Gainser]

I can't say you're missing much...

[Max Power]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who didn't get on the 1Q84 train. Now Apocalyptic Planet, that's right up my alley!

Oh and good job on the week, you made the best of a bad week, can't ask for much more than that.

I seem to have a hard time figuring out the difference between cheat meal and day.

[CalvinHobbes]

I regret the massive amounts of time it took to read 1Q84...here's to hoping next challenge's book is better!