z3llin Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Main Quest:50 Pushups!I'd be happy with 50, but I'm training for more! Goals:Morning Routine: Establish Morning exercise routine alternating between strength training and running.Get in bed by 11 so I don't wake up 5 minutes before I have to leave!Cut out that extra sweet snacking and up my meager protein intake. Side Quests:Life: Get my new flat set up with space for excercising (Moving October 1st).Fitness: Dust off my running shoes and go for a run 3 times a week. I've managed to lose close on 5Kg's so far by adjusting my diet, with only sporradic exercise sessions. I'm going to try build morning exercise into my weekly routine. There are too many things happening in the afternoons/evenings that interfere with my workout plans. Intro Challenge Link to comment
Jay87 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Hi there - well done on the success thus far and let us know how you get on with the continued effort! Sounds like you're really aiming to work in a routine that then becomes habit, which is fantastic. Keep us updated! Link to comment
z3llin Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Yup, have to build the routine to keep these habits. I'm on the verge of finally going under 100Kg for the first time in my adult life so I AM going to do this. Intro Challenge Link to comment
Bob-gar Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 I have a feeling you'll hit these goals sooner than you realize. This is a good thing! Keep the focus! Good luck! "Being stronger will make you better in every conceivable aspect of your life, except of course being weaker." Fitocracy: https://www.fitocracy.com/profile/boudainFitBit: http://www.fitbit.com/user/297TR5RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/boudain/profile Link to comment
z3llin Posted September 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 No journey without its challenges it appears, Day 1 I was in bed by 8 great for getting up early, pity it was because I'm sick! So a slight delay on the plans.Edit:On a Side note, just weighed myself on the industrial scale here at work. I clock in at exactly 100Kg at the moment. Intro Challenge Link to comment
smitmk Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Sorry you've been sick! I wish getting to bed at a decent hour made it so I wasn't waking up 5 minutes before I have to leave. Seems I oversleep whether I go to bed at 8 or 11. :-) Melissa (SMITMK)Newb Current Challenge"It wouldn't be the high road if it was easy." - Commander Shephard, S.S.V. Normandy Link to comment
JessFit Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Everyone says it but that's because it is true, get on a sleep schedule, same time to bed and awake every day. Some people can't because of their jobs but I sleep so much better when I do this. Also you've got some great goals. Good luck Warrior, Ravenclaw, book lover, history nerd, Red Sonja wannabe Current Challenge Battle Log Link to comment
Lilith Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 50 push ups, wow that's so far out of my reach. Hope you make it, you can serve as an inspiration to me! Level 7 Assassin Cat - Meow! Battle Log: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/70410-lilith-the-assassin-cats-journey/ Current Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/76383-lilith%E2%80%99s-epically-epic-quest-and-goatz/ Link to comment
JessFit Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 50 push ups, wow that's so far out of my reach. Hope you make it, you can serve as an inspiration to me! I know, right? I'm like "Ummmm, do knee pushups count, because I could some one of those. And by some I mean one. Maybe." Warrior, Ravenclaw, book lover, history nerd, Red Sonja wannabe Current Challenge Battle Log Link to comment
z3llin Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Well a month ago when I first joined NF and tried the beginner bodyweight workout I couldn't do one proper pushup. I could only do elevated ones. I've only done sporradic bbww workouts since then,all with elevated pushups. Last time I tried I figured my next set would be big boy pushups, then sickness hit. And considering its 00:45 here right now, the early bed time needs some work! Intro Challenge Link to comment
z3llin Posted September 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Hit the floor this morning after waking up. 10 proper pushups before I couldn't do any more. Only had time for one set as I was running late, suprise suprise!Still 10 more than yesterday. If the remenants of my sickness clears up I might actually be able to hit the road tomorrow morning. Intro Challenge Link to comment
JessFit Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 10 pushups while not feeling good? Impressive! Warrior, Ravenclaw, book lover, history nerd, Red Sonja wannabe Current Challenge Battle Log Link to comment
z3llin Posted September 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Up to 14 this morning. And I actually managed to move before 6:30am for once. This early wake up thing is harder than the push ups! Intro Challenge Link to comment
Trusylver Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Nice effort Level: 2Class: Barbarian FighterRace: Dwarf[strength: 5 | Dexterity: 2 | Stamina: 1 | Constitution: 3 | Wisdom: 2 | Charisma: 1]First Challenge | Fitocracy Profile | Battle Log | Link to comment
JessFit Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Up to 14 this morning. And I actually managed to move before 6:30am for once. This early wake up thing is harder than the push ups!That is great! As someone who hates mornings but has to get up early I can honestly say that it is impressive for anyone who isn't a morning person. Good for you! Warrior, Ravenclaw, book lover, history nerd, Red Sonja wannabe Current Challenge Battle Log Link to comment
z3llin Posted September 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 So up to 20 now, but those running shoes are so dusty. Luckily the weather has improved and I can actually step outside without being totally soaked. Also despite really giving in to the snack beast I seem to be down another notch on my belt. I'm going to have to go buy smaller clothes soon! Intro Challenge Link to comment
z3llin Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 I realise I've been neglecting this thread in favour of chatting in the Team's thread so I should probably update this thread at some point I've dropped a pants size and now get up at 6:00 every day. So things are going well. I've noticed that some days I really struggle to just do 1 basic BBWW circuit and other days I manage three with out an issue, which I find extremely odd. I've hit the road a couple of times so far, but nowhere near what I originally set out to. This challenge isn't over yet, so I'm going to keep fighting my lazy self and rack up quite a few more KM on my shoes. I should actually check how close I cant get to my target now. Intro Challenge Link to comment
JessFit Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Great job with the things going well. My thing with workouts is I notice that I do better at them when I eat and sleep better before. Maybe that has something to do with it for you? Warrior, Ravenclaw, book lover, history nerd, Red Sonja wannabe Current Challenge Battle Log Link to comment
z3llin Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 I'll pay closer attentiont to those details in the next week and see what I can figure out. One thing I have noticed is that the temperature makes a big difference, even though I warm up, if its a chilly morning I struggle more. Intro Challenge Link to comment
JessFit Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Yeah that can mess with your muscles, my gym is pretty close to the same temperature all the time but when I run outside it makes a bigger change. But I really really notice if my protein intake is low or junk food intake is high and/or I didn't get enough sleep. It has a huge impace. Also are you doing them at the same time each day and/or after the same things? If you're doing it at different times of day or after something more intense then you can struggle with it. Warrior, Ravenclaw, book lover, history nerd, Red Sonja wannabe Current Challenge Battle Log Link to comment
z3llin Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 The times have varied. Although I have begun shifting it to a morning work out session its not always in the mornings. My aim this week is to do a 6am workout every morning, whether is strength or going for a run. I'm trying to make my mornings more routine and including my workout in there has been the plan all along. Intro Challenge Link to comment
JessFit Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Fair enough, I'm at work my then so my workouts are in the afternoon. See if the consistent time helps. I'm guessing that your reaons for bad workouts fall into one or more of those three categories Warrior, Ravenclaw, book lover, history nerd, Red Sonja wannabe Current Challenge Battle Log Link to comment
z3llin Posted October 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Today I had one of those frozen pizzas for dinner for the first time since I've found NF. It was a shocker of a day from missing my workout because a pipe burst at home, to the hour extra commute I had today and other excuses for eating crap etc etcUp side I realized how horrible this stuff actually tastes compared to some of the fresh food I can make without that much more effort. Highly doubt that would make it into my freezer again! Intro Challenge Link to comment
JessFit Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Yay, good realization. Good luck with the pipe, hope all is well Warrior, Ravenclaw, book lover, history nerd, Red Sonja wannabe Current Challenge Battle Log Link to comment
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