Wufkar Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Well the last challenge I did was in March and I'll be honest it didn't end so well. I ended up with an inflammed rotator cuff by week 3 and on lifting restrictions for 2 months after that Taking that into consideration, this challenge is going to be more about rehabbing my shoulder and making sure it doesn't happen again. I usually like to power lift but for this the closest I'll get will be looking forlornly towards the weight bench while doing shoulder exercises. sigh Anywho Vitals :Age: 25Height: 5'4 (Short enough to work harder but not short enough to have an extra cuteness factor)Weight: 152lbsBody Fat: 29% Goals:1. Increase shoulder strength by 15lbs measured against a lateral side raise- Current: 10lbs, Goal: 25lbs- Plan: 5x5 sets of shoulder exercises. 2. Increase run distance to running 1 mile non-stop.- Currently I can run 1/4 of a mile non stop and I was pretty stoked about that when that happened.- Plan: Utilize Couch to 5k to increase the distance 3. Increase Back Squat Weight by 25lbs- Current: 85 Goal: 120lbs- Plan: 5x5 Sets at 70% 4. Life Goal! Well, the last time was to learn conversational Spanish and I didn't even touch it. I kinda want to try it again but not sure how it's going to work out. Eeeh what the shell, I'll do it again cus I still want to learn Spanish. Difficulties/Obstacles:1. I'm currently working on buying a house and if that comes through I'm going to have a TON of work rehabbing the house, which while that will certainly be exercise may take away from my ability to do actual workouts.2. The neighborhood I live in is nooot exaaactly the best for late night walks. So I'll have to make sure I do it earlier and go North instead of south.3. When I push too hard on running, I get chest pains of a nasty variety. However I've noticed that if I work up to it a little slower than I would like it's not as bad. Overall Hope: Lose an additional 10lbs. This isn't a goal! just a hope. I've had good results in the past eating Paleo and I'll have to get back to that. It was a LOT more food than I expected to be eating that's for sure! Current Challenge: Wufkar Stops Making Excuses ------------------------------------------------------ Link to comment
Wufkar Posted May 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Well Gotta update something real fast cus I weighed myself this morning and I'm 149.6 now! W00t!!! Still 5'4 though, that didn't change. I kinda started the challenge a biit early so here's what I did today. It's not full tilt yet! I just did this while my eggs were cooking. 6 Hanging Leg Ups10 Lateral raises - 10lbs20 Air Squats20 Lunges per leg. It looks like rain, but if I can I'll go walk a couple miles tonight when I get home while listening to Spanish Audio books Current Challenge: Wufkar Stops Making Excuses ------------------------------------------------------ Link to comment
chickenstitch Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Listening to spanish while training is such a good way to fulfill two goals at once, cool idea! Goals complete c25k podcasts: 2.66 do 10 full push ups: 4/10 Link to comment
piqueristiic Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 I clicked on your thread and realized 2 of our goals are the very same! Increase back squat and learn Spanish. I don't have any Audio books but I do use BBC UK - Languages. It's a free 12 week program on their site called Mi Vida Loca and it's exciting how it teaches you; well, to me anyway. Maybe that'll help you as well? Because it provides vocabulary, pronounciation guides, grammar, etc. Anyway, good luck with your goals! Link to comment
Wufkar Posted June 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Piq (sorry, tapatalk won't let me see your whole user name while typing),Thanks! I will have to check that site out.Maybe the reason I haven't succeeded yet is because of the material.Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Current Challenge: Wufkar Stops Making Excuses ------------------------------------------------------ Link to comment
Wufkar Posted June 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 First check in cus I'm an eager beaver. I did not go to the gym today, however I did my best not to be lazy after my first stumble. Shoulder press 1 10 10Shoulder press 1 10 14Hanging leg ups 1 6Hanging leg ups 1 10Lunges 1 15Air squats 1 203.9 mile walk at a 3mph pace. Yesterday I walked to the grocery store and back to pick up bananas. 3 miles In other news, anybody got good suggestions for blisters? Sent from my DROID RAZRusing Tapatalk 2 Current Challenge: Wufkar Stops Making Excuses ------------------------------------------------------ Link to comment
chickenstitch Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Not a bad start it good that you got a workout in Goals complete c25k podcasts: 2.66 do 10 full push ups: 4/10 Link to comment
chickenstitch Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Not a bad start it good that you got a workout in Goals complete c25k podcasts: 2.66 do 10 full push ups: 4/10 Link to comment
Mel The Hangry Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Good goals can't wait to see some progress. Mel The Hangry, Level 7, Aussie Gnome, Ranger Druid STR 9.5 | DEX 7.5 | STA 18 | CON 19.5 | WIS 14.5 | CHA 6.5 Current Challenge: TBA Last Challenges: Mel The Hangry is getting back to basics, Mel The Hangry is making changes, Mel The Hangry is turning into a Druid "Some days you eat salads and do yoga, Some days you eat cupcakes and refuse to put on pants, It’s called balance." Link to comment
Wufkar Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Thanks Melinda!I'm gonna get my best friend to take pictures for me, but that probably won't be till Sunday.So, today.. I thought I'd already posted this but apparently not... To tapatalk is behind.Anyways, I did not go to the gym this morning .. And i think I've figured out why, I'm not eating enough.I did do minor calisthenics though2 sets 10 wide shoulder pushups1 set 10 leg lowers4 negative pullups leg assisted, 10 second hold at the top.Tomorrow is a two-a-day. Nairda and I are going to the gym after our respective shifts and I'll be going before work as well.Food consumption today:2 eggs4 bacon strips3 bananas2 servings Paleo chicken stir fry1 salmon patty, mostly Paleo.5 cups of waterSent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Current Challenge: Wufkar Stops Making Excuses ------------------------------------------------------ Link to comment
chickenstitch Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Make sure you eat enough you'll beed the fuel foe awesome gymness :-) Goals complete c25k podcasts: 2.66 do 10 full push ups: 4/10 Link to comment
Wufkar Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Workout Numero unoExercise Sets Reps WeightDB shoulder press 2 10 15DB shoulder press 1 10 17.5DB shoulder press 1 8 17.5DB shoulder press 1 7 20DB Hammer Curls 1 7 17.5DB Hammer Curls 1 5 20Shrugs 2 10 90Shrugs 2 10 100Incline bench press 1 10 45Incline bench press 1 4 65Standing Ab plate crunch 1 15 25Military press 1 4 45Plate pinch High Pull 1 15 25Heavy bag work total time 15 minutesRound house kicks 10Knees 10Push kicks 10Body punched 30 seconds non stopNo idea how many Crosses or hooks. Didn't start counting till kicks.Edit: Total weight moved: 7,325 #Not including heavy bagSent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Current Challenge: Wufkar Stops Making Excuses ------------------------------------------------------ Link to comment
Mel The Hangry Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Definitely good work, keep it up. Mel The Hangry, Level 7, Aussie Gnome, Ranger Druid STR 9.5 | DEX 7.5 | STA 18 | CON 19.5 | WIS 14.5 | CHA 6.5 Current Challenge: TBA Last Challenges: Mel The Hangry is getting back to basics, Mel The Hangry is making changes, Mel The Hangry is turning into a Druid "Some days you eat salads and do yoga, Some days you eat cupcakes and refuse to put on pants, It’s called balance." Link to comment
Wufkar Posted June 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Workout Numero dosRun/walk1.5 miles5 min walk at 3.2 mph alternated with 1 minute running at 6.8 mph avg.Total time 20 minFarmers walk .9 miles 90lbsIncline bench press 1 10 45 450Incline bench press 1 4 65 260Incline bench press 1 2 65 130Dead lift 1 10 45 450Back Squat 1 10 45 450Cable rows 1 20 40 800Cable rows 1 8 70 560Cable rows 1 10 55 550Days total: 10,975#Wildross if you're watching, any ideas on how to calculate the farmers walk into total?Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Current Challenge: Wufkar Stops Making Excuses ------------------------------------------------------ Link to comment
chickenstitch Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Wow look at you go! Goals complete c25k podcasts: 2.66 do 10 full push ups: 4/10 Link to comment
Wufkar Posted June 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Thanks chickenstitch! Only problem is I didn't realize I wouldn't have any clean gym clothes for this morning. >_> Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Current Challenge: Wufkar Stops Making Excuses ------------------------------------------------------ Link to comment
wildross Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 You snuck in on mesent from my Galaxy Note 10.1 Warriors don't count reps and sets. They count tons. My psychologist weighs 45 pounds, has an iron soul and sits on the end of a bar Tally Sheet for 2019 Encouragement for older members: Chronologically Blessed Group; Encouragement for newbie lifters: When we were weaker Link to comment
wildross Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Workout Numero dosRun/walk1.5 miles5 min walk at 3.2 mph alternated with 1 minute running at 6.8 mph avg.Total time 20 minFarmers walk .9 miles 90lbsIncline bench press 1 10 45 450Incline bench press 1 4 65 260Incline bench press 1 2 65 130Dead lift 1 10 45 450Back Squat 1 10 45 450Cable rows 1 20 40 800Cable rows 1 8 70 560Cable rows 1 10 55 550Days total: 10,975#Wildross if you're watching, any ideas on how to calculate the farmers walk into total?Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2I never figured that out. sent from my Galaxy Note 10.1 Warriors don't count reps and sets. They count tons. My psychologist weighs 45 pounds, has an iron soul and sits on the end of a bar Tally Sheet for 2019 Encouragement for older members: Chronologically Blessed Group; Encouragement for newbie lifters: When we were weaker Link to comment
Wufkar Posted June 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 You snuck in on meSneaky like a fox!Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Current Challenge: Wufkar Stops Making Excuses ------------------------------------------------------ Link to comment
Wufkar Posted June 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 So, as noted before, no clean gym clothes, no gym this morning. I did do some air squats and some lunges while waiting on the washer to finish its cycle, but not enough to really count count in my opinion. I did however.. Do this: Current Challenge: Wufkar Stops Making Excuses ------------------------------------------------------ Link to comment
Wufkar Posted June 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 6/8 workout 30:20 2 mile run/walk.Running speed - 6.5 Walking speed - 3.2Kettlebell swings 3 15 10 450Barbell rows 1 25 50 1250 Nairda dared me to do his set.. So I did.Overhead Tricep press 1 10 20 200Overhead tricep press 1 8 20 160Upright DB rows 1 15 20 600Overhead press 1 10 30 200 Total # 2,560 Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Current Challenge: Wufkar Stops Making Excuses ------------------------------------------------------ Link to comment
chickenstitch Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Woop! Keep going :-) Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4 Beta Goals complete c25k podcasts: 2.66 do 10 full push ups: 4/10 Link to comment
Wufkar Posted June 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 So work had a health screening today and I figured I'd get my numbers.BMI: 27BP: 123/75Waist: 30"Total cholesterol: 213 HDL: 44 LDL: 142Triglycerides: 136Glucose: 92 Weight is 151. But I know i have a lot of water weight this week. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Current Challenge: Wufkar Stops Making Excuses ------------------------------------------------------ Link to comment
Mel The Hangry Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Your doing well Mel The Hangry, Level 7, Aussie Gnome, Ranger Druid STR 9.5 | DEX 7.5 | STA 18 | CON 19.5 | WIS 14.5 | CHA 6.5 Current Challenge: TBA Last Challenges: Mel The Hangry is getting back to basics, Mel The Hangry is making changes, Mel The Hangry is turning into a Druid "Some days you eat salads and do yoga, Some days you eat cupcakes and refuse to put on pants, It’s called balance." Link to comment
wildross Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Good for you Sent from my DROID4 using Tapatalk 2 Warriors don't count reps and sets. They count tons. My psychologist weighs 45 pounds, has an iron soul and sits on the end of a bar Tally Sheet for 2019 Encouragement for older members: Chronologically Blessed Group; Encouragement for newbie lifters: When we were weaker Link to comment
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