ARock10 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Hello, this is my first battle log although I've been a part of NF since 3/2012. I like exercising but know that not everyone feels that way. Age: 32Weight: 131 What am I still fighting?1. A lack of confidence - had an interview yesterday with 5 people and got nervous. Couldn't regain extremely firm footing during the interview although I knew I had the experience they wanted to hear about.2. Not pushing my body to get greater results - have been doing mostly body weight exercises since 11/2011 and am now wanting to workout with weights more. Also, visited my 94 year old grandmother last week and saw firsthand what can happen if you do not use what you have. The muscles and the movement go away. She is practically bedridden and can't even turn over in her bed by herself. It seems like exercise and diet are the key to making me more confident. Today's workout 9:30 pmDeadlift with 12 lb dumbbells - 5 reps for 5 setsLunges with 12 lb dumbbells - 8 reps per leg for 3 setsPlanks - 1 minute for 3 setsSteps for the day +9,200 (goal is 10,000) Quote Check out my still-fighting-it-battle-log "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison Link to comment
ARock10 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Today's workout 10 pmPush press with 12 lb dumbbells - 5 reps for 5 setsChin ups on iron gym - 5 reps for 3 setsPush ups - 25 - 20 - 20Side plans - max on left was 18 seconds and max on right was 14 secondsThen I did the mobility wod for Monday in the mini challenge #2 for the Assassins.SSteps slacker - only 6700 steps for today, 2.80 miles. Quote Check out my still-fighting-it-battle-log "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison Link to comment
ARock10 Posted April 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Tuesday, 4/23/13Front squats 12 lb dumbbells - 5x5Deadlifts 12 lb dumbbells - 5x4Planks - 1:10, 0:50, 1:05Steps were 6,900 Wednesday, 4/24/13No workoutSteps 9,500 Quote Check out my still-fighting-it-battle-log "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison Link to comment
ARock10 Posted April 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Thursday, 4/25/13rented a basketball from the gym and played on the outside court by myself for 15 minutes on my lunch break. I have been wanting to do that for a long, long time.10,400 steps Friday, 4/26/13worked out in the morning before workdeadlift with 15 lbs dumbbells 5x5lunges with 15 lbs dumbbells 8x3planks 2x 2 min9,300 steps Saturday, 4/27/13workout on the quad Reebok crossfit wod5 squats5 push ups5 sprawlsI got in 5 rounds in 7 minutes. Tough!After a 5 minute break, my friends and I did a 20 minute yoga class with weights in the quiet zone. Great to workout outside with others.9,600 steps Quote Check out my still-fighting-it-battle-log "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison Link to comment
ARock10 Posted May 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Monday, 4/29/137,700 steps for 3.3 miles Tuesday, 4/30/13Push press with 12 lb dumbbells - 5 x 5Chin ups on iron gym - 5 x 3Push ups - 25 - 20 - 21Side plans - max on left was 18 seconds and max on right was 25 seconds (did 2 on each side)8,200 steps for 3.5 miles Wednesday, 5/1/1310,650 steps for 4.6 miles Thursday, 5/2/139,500 steps for 4.1 miles Friday, 5/3/13bucked up and did my workoutFront squats 12 lb dumbbells 5 x 5Deadlifts 12 lb dumbbells 5 x 4planks 1:00, 1:06, 1:10had a good warm up and cool down10,100 steps for 4.3 miles Quote Check out my still-fighting-it-battle-log "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison Link to comment
ARock10 Posted May 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Tuesday, 5/14/13jogged for 25 minutes with a friend from work12,000 steps so far today Quote Check out my still-fighting-it-battle-log "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison Link to comment
ARock10 Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Thursday, 5/16/13ran and walked for 2.5 miles today in my neighborhood - great to get outside and exercisehave been eating very well including swiss chard, asparagus, mushrooms6,500 steps Quote Check out my still-fighting-it-battle-log "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison Link to comment
ARock10 Posted May 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Sunday, 5/19/13great progress today! I brought my road bike to the bike clinic at a farmer's market near my apartment. I haven't used my bike in almost 3 years and wanted to get some help before using it again. The bike clinic guys accept donations. They instructed me on how to change my pedals from clip ins to regular pedals, cleaned my chain, put air in my tires and did a through check of the bike. I gave them a very nice donation for all of their work. We got everything checked and ready except the front tire. I needed a new tube. Had one at my apt so brought my bike home and changed the tube (yeah!). **After lunch, I went out for a 30 minute bike ride and then ran a mile at the track. **My next race is a 4 mile run around Father's Day. Very pumped about my bike!9,500 steps already. Quote Check out my still-fighting-it-battle-log "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison Link to comment
ARock10 Posted June 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Sunday, 6/2/13Beginner group ride at Rock Creek Park, we did 6 miles in 1 hour. this was my first time riding in Maryland/DC and it was a really good time! Looking forward to more rides soon. Quote Check out my still-fighting-it-battle-log "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison Link to comment
ARock10 Posted June 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Spinning class from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm at the gym led to over 15,000 steps today. But I am quite sore! Quote Check out my still-fighting-it-battle-log "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison Link to comment
ARock10 Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Walked/jogged with my co-worker for 30 minutes.over 12,500 steps for today. Quote Check out my still-fighting-it-battle-log "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison Link to comment
ARock10 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Sunday, 6/16/13 race day4 mile road race in 47:23, pace 11:51 which is great 17,000 steps Tuesday, 6/25/13Dumbbell Division routine at home (below)deadlift 5x5 with 12 lb dumbbellslunges 8x3 with 12 lb dumbbellsplanks 3x :30 seconds After work at gym 15 minutes on the rowing machine and 15 minutes on the stationary bike11,000 steps Wednesday, 6/26/1320 minutes on the treadmill for 1.35 miles and then a 45 minute bootcamp at my work18,000 steps = 8 miles Quote Check out my still-fighting-it-battle-log "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison Link to comment
ARock10 Posted July 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Fri, 6/28/13did not make 2,400 calsdumbbell division workout after work at the gym5 min stationary bike warm up, then stretchingpush press 5x5 with 20 lbs dumbbellslat raises 10x3 with 12 lbs dumbbellspush ups sets of 15, 12, and 15side planks :21 and :25 for left side, :23 and :24 for right side Sat, 6/29/13road bike for 10 miles on the National Harbor/ Woodrow Wilson bridge, Mt. Vernon Trail, Jones Point Park and road home from local bike shop after the ride Sun, 6/30/13front squats 5x5 with 12 lbs dumbbells, 1 min rest between setsdeadlifts 5x4 with 12 lbs dumbbells, 1 min rest between setsplanks 1:00, 0:55, 0:35 with 1 min rest between setsover 2,400 calories Quote Check out my still-fighting-it-battle-log "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison Link to comment
ARock10 Posted July 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Mon - 7/1/1310,500 stepsjogged for 40 minutes this eveninglast week of step challenge at work. my team is #18 out of 100 right now.over 2,400 calories Tues - 7/2/139,700 steps2,400 caloriesdumbbell division workout after work at the gymstretching for warm uplat raises 5x5 with 12 lbs dumbbells 1:30 rest between setspush ups sets of 16, 15, 15 with 1:30 rest between setsbent over rows 5x3 with 20 lbs dumbbells, 1:30 rest between setsside planks :25 and :26 for left side, :35 and :28 for right side Quote Check out my still-fighting-it-battle-log "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison Link to comment
ARock10 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Thurs - 7/11/13group ride with local bike shop1.5 miles to the shop & 4 miles with the group plus going homepretty fun but hard to ride in tight spaces Sat - 7/13/13ride with friend on paved trail1.5 hours for 16 milesbee sting on first half of ride was painful and annoyingtime to put together a first aid kit for biking! Quote Check out my still-fighting-it-battle-log "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison Link to comment
ARock10 Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Fri - 7/21/2013 Luau ride with a huge group (400 people!) - 8 miles to Kingsman Island for a rocking party with hula dancers and fire throwers, 4 mile ride back - very slow Sat - 7/22/2013 - beginner group ride - casual, I rode 2 miles to the meetup spot, then 15 miles with the group. Sun - 7/29/2013Rode 4 miles to meetup + 21 miles with the groupthe 21 miles took 2 hours 10 minutes on bike but we had a lot of stops that I did not include in that timelooking forward to getting some longer rides on Quote Check out my still-fighting-it-battle-log "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison Link to comment
ARock10 Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Sun - 8/11/20134 miles on mountain bike to grocery store round trip which started at 9:30 am. It was really hard balancing groceries on the way home. I need to investigate more options for carrying items.worked out at the track 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. did some exercises from boot camp like high knees, running up hills, sprinting, push ups, etc. 9,800 steps Quote Check out my still-fighting-it-battle-log "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison Link to comment
ARock10 Posted August 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Thurs - 8/22/2013almost 10 mile bike ride with local bike shop, I also rode 4 miles round trip to the bike shopmajor fail: my road bike front wheel went down into a grate and I fell over on the ride. I skinned my knee and it started bleeding. Three men helped me. We met up with the group again and I finished the ride.This was my first ride with my new bike shorts Sun - 8/25/20134 miles on mountain bike to the library.10 minute exercise ball routine2 mile walk/jog 7:20 pm - 8:00 pm9,200 steps Quote Check out my still-fighting-it-battle-log "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison Link to comment
ARock10 Posted September 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Thurs - 9/5/201330 minutes shooting/ playing basketball alone Fri - 9/6/201350 minute total body bootcamp Quote Check out my still-fighting-it-battle-log "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison Link to comment
ARock10 Posted September 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Fri - 9/13/201355 minute total body bootcampthe instructor wiped the floor with mecan't wait till next Friday for more Quote Check out my still-fighting-it-battle-log "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison Link to comment
ARock10 Posted September 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Sat - 9/14/20132.4 mile jog Quote Check out my still-fighting-it-battle-log "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison Link to comment
ARock10 Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Sat - 9/21/20134 mile roundtrip bike ride in the rain to get a haircut Sun - 9/22/20134 mile roundtrip bike ride to the grocery storewalked 2 miles at the track the good news is that my left knee only clicked twice on Sat and it wasn't painful. no clicking today. i think the rest really helped. Quote Check out my still-fighting-it-battle-log "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison Link to comment
ARock10 Posted November 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Thurs - 10/31/2013WOD at my friend's new crossfit gym Tues - 11/5/2013WOD Sat - 11/9/2013hike with meetup group for 5.3 milestotal miles for the day 12.50, 127 active minutes Quote Check out my still-fighting-it-battle-log "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison Link to comment
ARock10 Posted November 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Sun - 11/24/2013I moved! by myself. Loaded up van with lots of boxes and 2 bikes. Woot! Tues - 11/26/2013PopSugar Fast and Fit CrossFit Workout with Weights5 man makers, 10 deadlifts, and 15 dumbbell crunches for 3 rounds5 lb dumbbells walk in the evening Wed - 11/27/2013PopSugar Cardio Workout for Your Living Room guide with modifications Warm UpMarch in place 2 minStep-ups 2 minJump rope 2 minStretch hamstrings, quads, calves, inner thighs The WorkoutJumping jacks 2 minSquats 1 minSide lunges 10 per sideJump rope 1 minSquats 15 repsMarch in place 1 minBurpees 15 repsMarch in place 1 minWalking lunges 10 per legSquats 1 minJump rope 1 minStep-ups 2 minMarch in place 2 minPush-ups 20 repsCrunches 70 repsTriceps dip 15 reps Quote Check out my still-fighting-it-battle-log "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison Link to comment
ARock10 Posted December 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Sat - 12/7/2013hike with a friend for 6.0 milesabout 3 hoursFitbit Top Daily Climb Badge 150 floors! Quote Check out my still-fighting-it-battle-log "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison Link to comment
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