CAlexRose Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Main Quest-Lose one dress size from a size 8 to a 6.Simple. Being a mesomorph with large bones that lift weights I don't own a scale (pointless for me) so I go by my own personal measurements. Mission-Drink close to a gallon of water a day, especially during my workout days.Though I haven't had a soda in over a decade and fruit juice in about 5-6 years I need to work on my water intake. Too much coffee and not enough water... -Continue going to the gym and doing HIIT and heavy weights 4-5 days a week (with appropriate rest days).I have always been active but, but challenging myself has been a...challenge for me. My average workout day includes:Squats - 150 lbsLeg press - 450 lbsDeadlifts - 120 lbsPull ups - full weight (mine)Other weight lifting exercises...I though in some HIIT, jump rope, and walking into the mix. -Avoiding sugar including natural sweeteners and high GI fruits.Because I have the tendency towards insulin resistance, I need to keep my sugar intake on the lower side. Life QuestI'm still working on my side quests but some of my challenges are definately health related. Having both Multiple Sclerosis and Chronic Lyme Disease is a challenge (some days are better than others) but diet and fitness has proven to be very helpful for me. I've been Paleo on and off (before I knew it had a name) for about 5 years. I've been gluten free since 2005 (before many people knew what gluten was) so I didn't feel the need to put it in my main goals. Its the maintenance part that's sometimes challenging. TwitterrLevel 1 Rebel Challenge Link to comment
CAlexRose Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Reporting for duty at this time. Off to the gym for some heavy weights then its back home. Still in the process constructing the rest of my week. I think Ill go on a long walk tomorrow morning depending on how my joints feel but its best for me to focus on today. TwitterrLevel 1 Rebel Challenge Link to comment
CAlexRose Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Just got back home the gym (a couple of hours ago) and now I'm at my other mission (work). 1 hourSquats - 150 lbs4 sets / 9 repsLunges - 25 lbs on each side4 sets / 14 repsPull ups - Full body weight4 sets / 6 repsChest press - 50 lbs4 sets / 8 repsCore work, stretching, etc. TwitterrLevel 1 Rebel Challenge Link to comment
Laney Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Great job, you have an awesome squat weight! What is your goal for that? Level 3 Time Lord AdventurerChallenge Thread| | Cosplay Blog | | Link to comment
CAlexRose Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Great job, you have an awesome squat weight! What is your goal for that? Thanks! I don't think I have a set goal for it yet. Maybe as much as I can do? LOL I've been doing this weight outside of the cage for a few weeks now so I figure I have another week or so before I start adding 5 lbs to it. TwitterrLevel 1 Rebel Challenge Link to comment
Laney Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Thanks! I don't think I have a set goal for it yet. Maybe as much as I can do? LOL I've been doing this weight outside of the cage for a few weeks now so I figure I have another week or so before I start adding 5 lbs to it. Haha nice! Do you have a trainer at all or do you just workout alone? Level 3 Time Lord AdventurerChallenge Thread| | Cosplay Blog | | Link to comment
CAlexRose Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Haha nice! Do you have a trainer at all or do you just workout alone? Alone. I've never had a trainer. TwitterrLevel 1 Rebel Challenge Link to comment
formymonkey Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Wow. I am impressed with your weight lifting ability and your self control with food. It's great motivation for me. Continue the great work Suck it up today so you don't have to suck it in tomorrow!! "I'm not a princess, I don't need saving. I'm a Queen, I got this shit handled!" Level 4 Assassin/not/smart/enough/to/keep/track/of/pointsChallenge Thread Link to comment
CAlexRose Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Wow. I am impressed with your weight lifting ability and your self control with food. It's great motivation for me. Continue the great work Thanks! TwitterrLevel 1 Rebel Challenge Link to comment
CAlexRose Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Day 2 Went to the gym this morning despite wanting to say in bed. Since I did work out now 4 days in a row, I will rest tomorrow. Leg press - 450 lbsCalf raise - 350 lbs (necessary? I think so)Deadlift - 100 lbs 15 minutes walking uphill in intervals. So far I've had bacon, cabbage, cod, and another salad, stevia sweetened chocolate but still pretty hungry at 12:33 PM... TwitterrLevel 1 Rebel Challenge Link to comment
rexsomnii Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Wow, inspiring! Good job so far! Thanks for checking in on my thread by the way. The more people who come check in, the easier it will be for me to fight off cravings! Or to say ohh i've been doing good, I deserve a "break". If you do find an ice cream substitute would love to hear about it! What is HIIT? Other than that, impressive workout! Link to comment
CAlexRose Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Wow, inspiring! Good job so far! Thanks for checking in on my thread by the way. The more people who come check in, the easier it will be for me to fight off cravings! Or to say ohh i've been doing good, I deserve a "break". If you do find an ice cream substitute would love to hear about it! What is HIIT? Other than that, impressive workout! High-intensity interval training (HIIT) I hear you there! TwitterrLevel 1 Rebel Challenge Link to comment
CAlexRose Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Had a perfectly paleo day today: bacon, cod, chicken, salads, greens, lots of veggies, blue berries, etc. I should of had more water. TwitterrLevel 1 Rebel Challenge Link to comment
CAlexRose Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Day 3 Today was a workout rest day so I just did some light walking. I wish I drank more water but tomorrow is a new day. TwitterrLevel 1 Rebel Challenge Link to comment
rexsomnii Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Keep it up! I'm starting to feel the resistance to change, and the cravings for my former lifestyles. New Day! New Start! Dont' forget to drink your water! I"ll be checking in! Link to comment
CAlexRose Posted August 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 Day 4 Definitely had a pretty busy day today but managed to get to the gym this morning. Squats 150 lbs - 8x4Lunges (forgot the weight) - 15x4Lat/pull down 70 lbs - 8x4Cardio (jump rope, rowing machine) I managed to get a lot of water in but I need more food. Work in process... Thanks, rexsomnii! TwitterrLevel 1 Rebel Challenge Link to comment
CAlexRose Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I'm still in the game! I've been busy with work, taking care of my health, wedding planning and my diet and fitness lifestyle. I will update more later but wanted you all to know that I didn't fall off the earth! TwitterrLevel 1 Rebel Challenge Link to comment
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