mentalfloss Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Okay, so in my first challenge I used up all my cheats in the first week and it really set the tone for the rest of the period. This time I want to not do that and actually stick to my allowance each week. The goal for these goals are to make them lifelong habits GOAL ONE:-To only have one cheat meal and one alcoholic beverage per week (I liked this goal from last challenge and am determined to stick to it until I master it ) A = 6-11 of each for the periodB = 12-17 of each for the periodC = 18-23 of each for the periodD = 24-29 of each for the periodF = 30 or more of each for the period GOAL TWO:-Here is my weekly workout schedule:- Mondays & Fridays - full body weights workoutTuesdays - Body Combat classWednesdays - Zumba classThursdays - Body Balance class Soo that's 5 workouts/week x 6 weeks = 30 workouts A = 30 workoutsB = 22-29 workoutsC = 15-21 workoutsD = 7-14 workoutsF = 6 or less GOAL THREE:-To do all the jobs (21 each week) on the Martha Stewart weekly cleaning checklist every week A = 126B = 94-125 jobsC = 63-93 jobsD = 31-62 jobsF = 0-30 jobs Some more info:- I'm still training my puppy from the last challenge, lol I've also been doing a lot of research on nutrition - what micro and macronutrients are in everything I eat. I have always vowed never to become a calorie counter; however I do (at the moment) want to ensure my portion sizes are reasonable and that I am getting all the nutrients I need day to day. So I've created a spreadsheet of what I need to consume every day and doing my weekly meal plan around that. It's not as complicated as it sounds - I just cook up 2 big batches of meals each week. So instead of counting every day it's every week. In the last week I've pretty much cut coffee down to once a day because I just feel so much better!!! My concentration is much better, I'm fuller - and this is on top of starting the abovementioned exercise plan!!! So very very happy I'd like to include this as a "goal" but, I'm not really sure how to measure it - so I'm just adding this note and will update with my progress as the days go by Stay tuned Monday for my starting measurements Level Two Time Lord Adventurer STR - 3 DEX - 1 STA - 2 CON - 3 WIS - 3 CHA - 3 Current 6 week challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/29830-mentalfloss-level-ii/ Link to comment
TankGrrl Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Hi mentalfloss We want puppy pics!!!!I've been doing the batch cooking as well and it is working great. I do so much better when I've planned things.Good luck with the challenge! Level 10 - Ironborn sellsword Weight loss goal: 90kg --> 70kg Endurance goal: non-stop 5km Power goal: 10 full form pushups Find me: My Fitness Pal | Fitbit | Feb 16 challenge "I don't want to have a dozen sons. I want to have adventures" ~ Asha Greyjoy Link to comment
mentalfloss Posted June 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Thanks Tankgrrl!!! it's great hey, makes it easier on lazy days too, I don't give in to getting takeaway!!Here is a photo of my boy I won't pretend, he is a cutie Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Level Two Time Lord Adventurer STR - 3 DEX - 1 STA - 2 CON - 3 WIS - 3 CHA - 3 Current 6 week challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/29830-mentalfloss-level-ii/ Link to comment
mentalfloss Posted June 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Hmm okay that didn't work... Level Two Time Lord Adventurer STR - 3 DEX - 1 STA - 2 CON - 3 WIS - 3 CHA - 3 Current 6 week challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/29830-mentalfloss-level-ii/ Link to comment
mentalfloss Posted June 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Here are my starting measurements Weight - 70.7kgChest - 100cmWaist - 81cmHips - 96.5cmRight leg - 62.5cmLeft leg - 62cmRight arm - 31cmLeft arm - 31.5cmSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Level Two Time Lord Adventurer STR - 3 DEX - 1 STA - 2 CON - 3 WIS - 3 CHA - 3 Current 6 week challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/29830-mentalfloss-level-ii/ Link to comment
mentalfloss Posted June 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Day one - did a Bodybalance class and left a bit early because there were so many people I kept touching people! Also eating stayed on track Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Level Two Time Lord Adventurer STR - 3 DEX - 1 STA - 2 CON - 3 WIS - 3 CHA - 3 Current 6 week challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/29830-mentalfloss-level-ii/ Link to comment
Psynapse Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 VWORP! VWORP! Let the adventure begin! "We're all stories in the end. Just make it a good one." Link to comment
mentalfloss Posted June 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Hahaha! Day two - did a weights sesh, which I love - I think next challenge I want to join the warriors!!In nerd news - watching the new Game lf Thrones, waiting for this epic thing to happen - it better be good is all I'm sayingSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Level Two Time Lord Adventurer STR - 3 DEX - 1 STA - 2 CON - 3 WIS - 3 CHA - 3 Current 6 week challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/29830-mentalfloss-level-ii/ Link to comment
smiley756 Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Keep up with the good eating habits and workouts! I try to make big batches of food too, but then my husband ends up eating way more than I expect and the leftovers don't last very long! Link to comment
TankGrrl Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 OMG is it good... that's all I'm saying ;-) Level 10 - Ironborn sellsword Weight loss goal: 90kg --> 70kg Endurance goal: non-stop 5km Power goal: 10 full form pushups Find me: My Fitness Pal | Fitbit | Feb 16 challenge "I don't want to have a dozen sons. I want to have adventures" ~ Asha Greyjoy Link to comment
mentalfloss Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Keep up with the good eating habits and workouts! I try to make big batches of food too, but then my husband ends up eating way more than I expect and the leftovers don't last very long! Hahaha I have to be very specific with my hubby cos there's so such thing as leftovers when he's around! Lol!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Level Two Time Lord Adventurer STR - 3 DEX - 1 STA - 2 CON - 3 WIS - 3 CHA - 3 Current 6 week challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/29830-mentalfloss-level-ii/ Link to comment
mentalfloss Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 OMG is it good... that's all I'm saying ;-)OH MY GODDD so brutal! Definitely didn't see that coming!!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Level Two Time Lord Adventurer STR - 3 DEX - 1 STA - 2 CON - 3 WIS - 3 CHA - 3 Current 6 week challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/29830-mentalfloss-level-ii/ Link to comment
mentalfloss Posted June 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Day 3/4 update! Did Zumba last night which was fun, had to push myself to go though. Also managed to turn down free Maccas (not that hard considering I hate Maccas). Ate an ice cream though (don't ask lol). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Level Two Time Lord Adventurer STR - 3 DEX - 1 STA - 2 CON - 3 WIS - 3 CHA - 3 Current 6 week challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/29830-mentalfloss-level-ii/ Link to comment
Calliope Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 I'm still traumatised from that Game of Thrones ep! For some reason I find it hard to turn down free food - my brain gets into this "it's free! economical! nomnomnom!" mode even if said food is really bad for me. We have free pizza at work every second week - revolting cheap pizza, and yet I find it difficult not to partake. Level 1 Amazon AdventurerSTR 2 | DEX 1 | STA 2 | CON 3 | WIS 5.5 | CHA 2.5Intro *** Current Challenge - my first! Link to comment
mentalfloss Posted June 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 I'm still traumatised from that Game of Thrones ep! For some reason I find it hard to turn down free food - my brain gets into this "it's free! economical! nomnomnom!" mode even if said food is really bad for me. We have free pizza at work every second week - revolting cheap pizza, and yet I find it difficult not to partake. Oh it was gory hey!!! Definitely a shocker. I know what you mean, and normally I feel that way too - in fact I must admit that I did have a bit of a mental tug of war, hence the ice cream Proud of myself for saying no though - I could just feel the bloating and sickness that would have resulted!!! Level Two Time Lord Adventurer STR - 3 DEX - 1 STA - 2 CON - 3 WIS - 3 CHA - 3 Current 6 week challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/29830-mentalfloss-level-ii/ Link to comment
mentalfloss Posted June 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 That being said, I had another ice cream tonight Can't say it was an accident - I had it to comfort myself - I currently am working up the nerve to tell my brother to move out (he lives with me and my hubby). So I decided that if he was home I would have an ice cream and text him later. But if he wasn't home I'd text him straightaway and skip the ice cream. This weekend I'm planning on making some paleo-friendly snacks to have instead when this happens - for example, paleo brownies, my specialty!!! It's still a little carb-heavy and the total definition of a "cheat" meal but infinitly healthier than my weakness - Maxibons!! I just had to fess up haha Level Two Time Lord Adventurer STR - 3 DEX - 1 STA - 2 CON - 3 WIS - 3 CHA - 3 Current 6 week challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/29830-mentalfloss-level-ii/ Link to comment
mentalfloss Posted June 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Well guess what hurt my arm so couldn't go to the gym and ate 2 Maxibons and a side of sweet potato chips with my tea so today was a pretty much fail. Level Two Time Lord Adventurer STR - 3 DEX - 1 STA - 2 CON - 3 WIS - 3 CHA - 3 Current 6 week challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/29830-mentalfloss-level-ii/ Link to comment
mentalfloss Posted June 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Managed to turn down the serving of toast I got with my brekky! Day is off to a good start Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Level Two Time Lord Adventurer STR - 3 DEX - 1 STA - 2 CON - 3 WIS - 3 CHA - 3 Current 6 week challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/29830-mentalfloss-level-ii/ Link to comment
mentalfloss Posted June 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Update - went to a friend's place and got fed brownie and a coffee. My ratio is sliding fast!!! Level Two Time Lord Adventurer STR - 3 DEX - 1 STA - 2 CON - 3 WIS - 3 CHA - 3 Current 6 week challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/29830-mentalfloss-level-ii/ Link to comment
smiley756 Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Dont get discouraged by a few slip-ups! It happens to everyone. Just try to get back on track as soon as possible. Is your arm better? Link to comment
Calliope Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Yes, don't be discouraged - you'll get there I find I have to not have ice-creams in the freezer in order not to eat them. Have you managed to head to the gym? Level 1 Amazon AdventurerSTR 2 | DEX 1 | STA 2 | CON 3 | WIS 5.5 | CHA 2.5Intro *** Current Challenge - my first! Link to comment
mentalfloss Posted June 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Thanks ladies!Getting back on track is definitely the plan for this week. I'm thinking of changing my goals a bit - this is what I've come up with:-GOAL ONE:- eat 1600cals & 80g carbs during work week; allow myself 2000cals & 100g carbs during weekendsThe weekly amount is good for weight loss, coupled with exercise, and the weekend amount is good to maintain. It means I can't go overboard too much - a bigger serving of dinner and an ice cream...I'm hoping it works! Do you think 2000 is too much? It's sounds like a lot when I write it down haha. I'm going to write the first week off, and start over. So I am not writing what I had during the weekend so far :/GOAL TWO:- I have discovered the amazing Stronglifts program and now don't want to do anything else! It involves three weights sessions with at least one rest day in between, so I'm planningMONDAY - walk with the dogTUESDAY - weightsWEDNESDAY - zumbaTHURSDAY - weightsFRIDAY - walk the dogSATURDAY - weight (walk dog in arv)SUNDAY - walk the dog(Just for notes, hubs walks the dog on the days I don't)So currently, I haven't been back to the gym since Wednesday so 3/5 workouts so far. Not too bad of a ratio. Today is walk day so that worked out because the gym is shut today. GOAL THREE:- OMG cleaned everything and more! Pretty stoked So at least one goal is one track haha. I can enjoy my day off in comfort hehe. I think also, that I need to start comforting myself with something other than food!! Also, I need to stop being a sook Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Level Two Time Lord Adventurer STR - 3 DEX - 1 STA - 2 CON - 3 WIS - 3 CHA - 3 Current 6 week challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/29830-mentalfloss-level-ii/ Link to comment
jillybeans Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Hahahahaha, I've read through your thread and I feel like I'm in the same boat! Stress for me equals comfort eating. People say "oh go for a walk it'll be so much better!" but, even though I know it's true, my brain doesn't make the connection of "exercise = stress relief". It sees a brownie and says "yessss, that's what you neeeeeeeeeeed..." Stupid brain. I also need to quit being such a sook! It's really challenging just to, for lack of a better phrase, "man up" and not worry about hurting other people's feelings. I'm kinda dealing with that right now as well. All I want to do it sit on the couch and spoon ice cream into my gaping maw. How is the stonglifts program going? I was looking at that to build up some strength (ehhh, durrr), but I like the technical aspect of oly lifts too much. I like your reassessment of goals. I'm going to do that well. I was a bit too ambitious I think... Small changes = greater chance of success. I don't think your calories are off at all! I eat around that as well and if I dip any lower I feel faint. I really like upping your calories on the weekend as well! I might start doing that as well, because even if I eat well on the weekend, I always over eat! BTW, what's this Martha Steward cleaning list?? I think I need to get into that... *stares around at messy apartment* Level 1 Human Adventureron the path to being a Warrior 1 STR | 2 DEX | 3 STA | 3 CON | 5 WIS | 1 CHA Current Quest "Do whatever it takes. "- NerdFitness Link to comment
mentalfloss Posted June 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Aww hope everything's okay Jillybeans!! I totally agree - I just feel like I deserve food when I'm down! I'm thinking maybe I should try buying clothes instead hahaI haven't started Stronglifts, I am starting tonight! I thought it'd be a cool beginners weight training program What's involved in olympic lifting??Haha thanks heaps! I thought it would help, I'll let you know how I go (and you let me know if you go that way!!)Well believe it or not but I have no idea how to clean! Was never taught and don't talk to my parents soo - I googled cleaning routines and stuff and came across the martha stewart website which has checklists for what you should clean daily, weekly, monthly, etc. so I thought I'd see how I go with weekly first!! If you'd like a copy of the list I can message it to you!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Level Two Time Lord Adventurer STR - 3 DEX - 1 STA - 2 CON - 3 WIS - 3 CHA - 3 Current 6 week challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/29830-mentalfloss-level-ii/ Link to comment
mentalfloss Posted June 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 2 things - did my first stronglifts sesh today - omg legs are JELLY! Did 5x5 - 20kg squats, 20kg dumbbell press and 20kg barbell row. Also - have a shiteload of bananas that are about to go off (don't know how it happened!) So making many loaves of paleo banana bread. So yummy! I'm putting them in the freezer for when I want to be naughty Level Two Time Lord Adventurer STR - 3 DEX - 1 STA - 2 CON - 3 WIS - 3 CHA - 3 Current 6 week challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/29830-mentalfloss-level-ii/ Link to comment
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