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[JessFit]

Damn girl! You rocked that! 

 

 

Well done on getting back up to body weight. I have not started doing deadlifts yet because my trainer has not started me on them. I think next challenge I will start them, I would like to see if I can deadlift my body weight. I'm sure it won't be easy! Your legs have to be amazing to do the squats and dead lift together! Keep it up!

OMG you just made my day! HP FTW <3

 

Deadlifts aren't bad, actually, and it's surprising how fast you can progress on them. They're simpler than people think they are, so yeah, learn them! They're one of my favorite lifts. And yeah, people keep telling me that a deadlift should be a higher number than a squat but for now I'm pretty even, I grew up training to be a dancer and debated going pro and so I've got a very disproportionate amount of lower vs upper body muscle.

 

You can get to deadlifting body weight, I'm sure you can! When I starting lifting my body weight was 20 pounds lower than it is now, so all the sudden that goal became harder to attain. For people working out to lose weight the goal gets easier as you go because as the weights on the bar go up the weight on the scale comes down.

 

Previously my best squat number was 145 (I've only really been lifting since April and I took most of August off) so that's my next squat mini-goal and then, to infinity and beyond!

[trendywendypdx]

Super job on the lifts!!  It's definitely cool to lift BW.  *high five*

 

Also way to go on getting the holiday shopping started.  I need to start that as well.  Great idea!

[JessFit]

Super job on the lifts!!  It's definitely cool to lift BW.  *high five*

 

Also way to go on getting the holiday shopping started.  I need to start that as well.  Great idea!

Thanks, big family means that I have to start shopping early. And yeah, it is nice to be back to bodyweight. I feel like when I'm lifting below that I'm not seriously lifting, but over that and it really is a workout lol.

[JessFit]

Ok, could someone please explain to me how we're almost done with week 2 of the challenge already?

 

Got in a run last night! Woohoo! I started week 3 of C25K which involved 90 seconds of running, 2 minutes of wakling, 3 minutes of running, 3 minutes of walking, 90 seconds of running, and 2 minutes of walking, 3 minutes of running, 3 minutes of walking. And of course 5 minute warm up and cool down. And yes, I am that person who cannot even run for 3 straight minutes. Anyway this was for sure easier than I had feared. I didn't get the full 3 minutes in either time but I was very close. Since I don't really like running I end up having  a harder time with mind over matter mid-run and I think I give in more easily. However I really did push for the first 3 minute block yesterday and was very close to making it. I have 2 more runs with these intervals before it gets stepped up and I'm kind of excited because I actually think that I can do this!

 

I made mini-pizzas for mom and I last night. This is great because then I can put all sorts of veggies and/or meat on mine and she can just put cheese wiz (no joke people) on hers and we can have dinner "together" but I don't have to choke down something that is so unhealthy I don't even want to look at it. SECOND AT HOME DINNER DOWN!

 

Tonight is Zumba with gram and this sweet older lawyer that I work for. I'm so excited I've got them going, they both need to get out and be less sedentary so I'm ok that I'm missing a lift for this. Plus my gram is just so cute in her little spandex shorts shaking her bum to zumba routines.

 

And *keeping fingers crossed* I can get into work a little late tomorrow which should mean time for a lift in the morning! Which was unexpected but I'm so excited. If I can get up early and go for a run near the hotel on Saturday then I will actually hit all my goals in what seemed to be an overwhelming and impossible week. I hope everyone elses week is looking to end on a similar high note. Thanks for all the support you guys threw out there when I was looking at getting in fewer than half my goals this week. You all rock!

[Jittersthe.Clown]

Ok, could someone please explain to me how we're almost done with week 2 of the challenge already?

 

Got in a run last night! Woohoo! I started week 3 of C25K which involved 90 seconds of running, 2 minutes of wakling, 3 minutes of running, 3 minutes of walking, 90 seconds of running, and 2 minutes of walking, 3 minutes of running, 3 minutes of walking. And of course 5 minute warm up and cool down. And yes, I am that person who cannot even run for 3 straight minutes. Anyway this was for sure easier than I had feared. I didn't get the full 3 minutes in either time but I was very close. Since I don't really like running I end up having  a harder time with mind over matter mid-run and I think I give in more easily. However I really did push for the first 3 minute block yesterday and was very close to making it. I have 2 more runs with these intervals before it gets stepped up and I'm kind of excited because I actually think that I can do this!

 

I made mini-pizzas for mom and I last night. This is great because then I can put all sorts of veggies and/or meat on mine and she can just put cheese wiz (no joke people) on hers and we can have dinner "together" but I don't have to choke down something that is so unhealthy I don't even want to look at it. SECOND AT HOME DINNER DOWN!

 

Tonight is Zumba with gram and this sweet older lawyer that I work for. I'm so excited I've got them going, they both need to get out and be less sedentary so I'm ok that I'm missing a lift for this. Plus my gram is just so cute in her little spandex shorts shaking her bum to zumba routines.

 

And *keeping fingers crossed* I can get into work a little late tomorrow which should mean time for a lift in the morning! Which was unexpected but I'm so excited. If I can get up early and go for a run near the hotel on Saturday then I will actually hit all my goals in what seemed to be an overwhelming and impossible week. I hope everyone elses week is looking to end on a similar high note. Thanks for all the support you guys threw out there when I was looking at getting in fewer than half my goals this week. You all rock!

Awesome job, Jess.  Keep it up.  Don't let anything get you down on this.  Getting others involved in something is a great example of the unexpected benefits of getting healthy.  Way to go!

 

And in answer to what I know is a rhetorical question, time is perceived as fairly linear, so one day passes and the next one comes in.  When this happens 14 times, we find two weeks have past.  This will happen regardless to what you are doing.  

[Batwoman]

 I'm not really much for measuring so please use your own judgment here...

 

 

^^ This is the key to good cooking. When you can eyeball everything you have truly become a master.

[Batwoman]

@Jess... You are doing completely awesome. I'm always a fan of people who can take lemons and make lemonade. And yes, week 2 is almost over! Life moves so fast. Just keep up the good work

[Phatkid]

Ok, could someone please explain to me how we're almost done with week 2 of the challenge already?

 

Got in a run last night! Woohoo! I started week 3 of C25K which involved 90 seconds of running, 2 minutes of wakling, 3 minutes of running, 3 minutes of walking, 90 seconds of running, and 2 minutes of walking, 3 minutes of running, 3 minutes of walking. And of course 5 minute warm up and cool down. And yes, I am that person who cannot even run for 3 straight minutes. Anyway this was for sure easier than I had feared. I didn't get the full 3 minutes in either time but I was very close. Since I don't really like running I end up having  a harder time with mind over matter mid-run and I think I give in more easily. However I really did push for the first 3 minute block yesterday and was very close to making it. I have 2 more runs with these intervals before it gets stepped up and I'm kind of excited because I actually think that I can do this!

 

I made mini-pizzas for mom and I last night. This is great because then I can put all sorts of veggies and/or meat on mine and she can just put cheese wiz (no joke people) on hers and we can have dinner "together" but I don't have to choke down something that is so unhealthy I don't even want to look at it. SECOND AT HOME DINNER DOWN!

 

Tonight is Zumba with gram and this sweet older lawyer that I work for. I'm so excited I've got them going, they both need to get out and be less sedentary so I'm ok that I'm missing a lift for this. Plus my gram is just so cute in her little spandex shorts shaking her bum to zumba routines.

 

And *keeping fingers crossed* I can get into work a little late tomorrow which should mean time for a lift in the morning! Which was unexpected but I'm so excited. If I can get up early and go for a run near the hotel on Saturday then I will actually hit all my goals in what seemed to be an overwhelming and impossible week. I hope everyone elses week is looking to end on a similar high note. Thanks for all the support you guys threw out there when I was looking at getting in fewer than half my goals this week. You all rock!

 

 

You are doing awesome! What's your pace for the c25k? Maybe try to slow it down a little more and really concentrate on your breathing. My breathing is ALWAYS a problem for me. I read that the breathing is just as important as your running technique. I am with you on not liking to run! It just seems so upsetting LoL....Like it hurts and I can't breath....but when I'm done I feel pretty good...not as great as some people claim they feel but I feel pretty good. 

Your Grandma doing zumba is AWESOME...There is always a zumba class going on during my Wednesday training and they really shake their asses in there! There is usually all women and one guy which makes it kind of humorous because he REALLY shakes his ass hehe...I can't help but laugh.

 

Good luck with your lift in the morning! Keep it up you're doing awesome!

[JessFit]

You are doing awesome! What's your pace for the c25k? Maybe try to slow it down a little more and really concentrate on your breathing. My breathing is ALWAYS a problem for me. I read that the breathing is just as important as your running technique. I am with you on not liking to run! It just seems so upsetting LoL....Like it hurts and I can't breath....but when I'm done I feel pretty good...not as great as some people claim they feel but I feel pretty good. 

Your Grandma doing zumba is AWESOME...There is always a zumba class going on during my Wednesday training and they really shake their asses in there! There is usually all women and one guy which makes it kind of humorous because he REALLY shakes his ass hehe...I can't help but laugh.

 

Good luck with your lift in the morning! Keep it up you're doing awesome!

Thanks, yeah I'm so not a fan of running, and I don't actually know my pace. At this point I'm just proud of myself for doing it and hoping not to die.

 

And my grandma is a badass. Normally in my classes we get the one guy who SUPER shakes his ass, and then the random awkward couple guys who are in the back only dancing enough to make them fit in while they watch the women shake thier asses... awkward sauce

[trendywendypdx]

You are rocking it this week!  Especially for a week where you thought you weren't going to get to make a lot of progress on any of your goals.  GO YOU!!!

 

I am with you on that particular workout for C25k.  That seemed to be the breakthrough week where I was like, "Wow!  They really stepped it up this week!"  I, too, couldn't run for 3 minutes straight, but it does get easier!  You've got this!!

 

Yeah for good eats, too!

[Teros]

Amazing job.  And cheez whiz on pizza?  that sounds really gross.  Just like in the beginning of Roseanne, they put ketchup on their pizza.  I'll take my pizza with the 3 Eats please. (sweet, meat, heat-> pineapple, sausage, peppers).

[mitch_dee]

You are rocking it this week!  Especially for a week where you thought you weren't going to get to make a lot of progress on any of your goals.  GO YOU!!!

 

I am with you on that particular workout for C25k.  That seemed to be the breakthrough week where I was like, "Wow!  They really stepped it up this week!"  I, too, couldn't run for 3 minutes straight, but it does get easier!  You've got this!!

 

Yeah for good eats, too!

 

I started the Zombies Run 5K training last challenge, and I think no matter what trainer you are using there is that point where you go:

Trust me and the others , you will get past it and it will get easier.  Just as an example I started the 5K training and could barely run a min, by the end my 350+ lbs ass was able to run a mile nonstop in 13:41.  If I could do it anyone can do it!!  When it gets hard, use the faith we all have in you to keep going!

[Hong WeiLoh]

I started the Zombies Run 5K training last challenge, and I think no matter what trainer you are using there is that point where you go:

Trust me and the others , you will get past it and it will get easier.  Just as an example I started the 5K training and could barely run a min, by the end my 350+ lbs ass was able to run a mile nonstop in 13:41.  If I could do it anyone can do it!!  When it gets hard, use the faith we all have in you to keep going!

 

....and then, one day, you will be able to walk a mile in that amount of time, with a 45lb vest/pack on. ;-)

 

A few years ago, I went from being "250lbs of chewed bubble-gum" to being able to do that, x3 miles, and not really feel anything the next day. :-) 

If you're having "willpower" issues with running (and I hate running, to me it's boring as hell), see Lombardi quote below....but what's Rule #1 of Zombieland? Yep, "Cardio, cardio, cardio," -- and that's not just Zombieland, that's any sort of SHTF scenario. All the bulk, muscles, and :cut: in the world won't buy you much if you don't bring cardio endurance to the table too. :-)

[JessFit]

I started the Zombies Run 5K training last challenge, and I think no matter what trainer you are using there is that point where you go:

Trust me and the others , you will get past it and it will get easier.  Just as an example I started the 5K training and could barely run a min, by the end my 350+ lbs ass was able to run a mile nonstop in 13:41.  If I could do it anyone can do it!!  When it gets hard, use the faith we all have in you to keep going!

Ok, that is motivation and inspiration. From both of you guys. I've never really been "out of shape" in the traditional sense but I've never, ever been a runner so this is really tough on me. But the point is, we're all getting out there and doing what is tough!

[JessFit]

Zumba with my gram and my boss yesterday was priceless! They're both in their 70s and just too cute for words. Plus I got up and lifted this morning. 2/2 lifts this week done!

Squat:

            2x5x45

            1x5x75

            1x5x105

            3x5x140

Shoulder Press

            2x5x45

            3x5x55

I actually got the shoulder press, woohoo! That is my hardest lift, always. Also I didn't have time to do laundry this week so I wore sweats today. This is left over from being a dancer, but I HATE working out in pants. Capris/tights/shorts are fine. Dislike sweats. However I got my first ever random compliment in the gym on a lift, some woman told me my squat was impressive since I do lowbar squats below parallel. Thanks lady!

 

Will be out of town this weekend so very little hope for eating well, but I'm still hoping to get a run in tomorrow morning and hit all my goals for this week.

 

Have a great weekend all!

[trendywendypdx]

Awesome numbers on your squats and shoulder presses!!  Shoulder presses are hard for me, too.  I haven't got in a shoulder day for a while but this is a good reminder not to forget those guys!
And wooooo for compliments at the gym! 

 

Have a great weekend!  I hope you're able to get your run in so you can put a gold star on this week. 

[Batwoman]

I would live in sweats if I could. They are like a warm cloth hug that you can wrap around your body, but whatever makes you happy.

 

Great job this week. Remember us this weekend. That will help you keep on track!

 

 

 

Batwoman... AWAY!

[JessFit]

I would live in sweats if I could. They are like a warm cloth hug that you can wrap around your body, but whatever makes you happy.

 

Great job this week. Remember us this weekend. That will help you keep on track!

 

 

 

Batwoman... AWAY!

Let me rephrase, I LOVE sweats, anywhere but the gym. I wear them into the gym with shorts or leggings under and then put them back on to leave the gym. But I have 20+ years of dance training in my 25 year long life and you do not dance in anything that is baggy or hides your lines. So in my head I can't workout in sweats, it is totally psychological but I have a much harder workout when I wear sweats.

 

That being said, if I could wear sweatpants every other place in my life I would be a much happier person.  and I love the phrase "warm cloth hug" because it really is so perfect!

 

I will of course think of you all this weekend and push myself to be as awsome as all of you are <3

[Teros]

Great job.  I've never been a runner, but from reading a few of these comments; I think I might give it a go around xmas time.

[minx34]

Zumba with my gram and my boss yesterday was priceless! They're both in their 70s and just too cute for words. Plus I got up and lifted this morning. 2/2 lifts this week done!

Squat:

            2x5x45

            1x5x75

            1x5x105

            3x5x140

Shoulder Press

            2x5x45

            3x5x55

I actually got the shoulder press, woohoo! That is my hardest lift, always. Also I didn't have time to do laundry this week so I wore sweats today. This is left over from being a dancer, but I HATE working out in pants. Capris/tights/shorts are fine. Dislike sweats. However I got my first ever random compliment in the gym on a lift, some woman told me my squat was impressive since I do lowbar squats below parallel. Thanks lady!

 

Will be out of town this weekend so very little hope for eating well, but I'm still hoping to get a run in tomorrow morning and hit all my goals for this week.

 

Have a great weekend all!

Zumbas with the ladies, huh? Sounds fun! Eventually I want to graduate from jump squats to doing squats with a bar, so I'll be looking to see how it goes for you. Keep it up and keep racking them compliments

 

Great job.  I've never been a runner, but from reading a few of these comments; I think I might give it a go around xmas time.

^This

[minx34]

Batwoman... AWAY!

XD

[Evicious]

You're killing it JessFit! Way to go!

[JessFit]

Eating half way decent this weekend despite that I'm away. Plus Applebee's has bacon vinaigrette for salads! Aghhhhhhh yes! Why did I not think about this before? I'll have to look up a recipe. Haven't gotten a solid nights sleep in a while but having a great time seeing my baby brother. Plus I got up early (5am) both mornings because I'm so used to being up early for lunch. Yesterday morning I hit my second run of the week because I was up so early, found an adorable little pond with duckies, yay! I took a picture, I'll share once I'm on a real computer. So that means my scores for the week:

Running: 2/2

Lifting: 2/2

Cooking: 2/2

Extra: Zumba .5

Total 6.5/6!

Last weeks score was 4.5/6 so my total thus far is 11/12, woohoo!

I was going to run at 5am this morning but it was raining so I accepted today as a rest day and am looking forward to another week of challenge, 1/3 done y'all (since I'm in the south today) so good luck on it

[JessFit]

Zumbas with the ladies, huh? Sounds fun! Eventually I want to graduate from jump squats to doing squats with a bar, so I'll be looking to see how it goes for you. Keep it up and keep racking them compliments  ^This

Squats with a bar is totally doable for you, just be careful of form. I know you can do it!

[JessFit]

I would live in sweats if I could. They are like a warm cloth hug that you can wrap around your body, but whatever makes you happy.

 

Great job this week. Remember us this weekend. That will help you keep on track!

 

 

 

Batwoman... AWAY!

 

Have kept you in mind and have been trying to make you all proud!

 

Great job.  I've never been a runner, but from reading a few of these comments; I think I might give it a go around xmas time.

 

I don't love it but I think there are benefits. It's good for endurance even if it's tough on the knees, thanks though!

 

You're killing it JessFit! Way to go!

Thanks so so much! You guys are awesome