Li'l Hulk Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I've never really worked out on a consistent basis since high school P.E. class, and I know I need to slim down and get stronger for my holistic health. So, here's my game plan for this first month of training:1) Work out 5 days per weeks: M W F - I'll be doing the Couch-to-5K program; Tues & Thurs - I'll be doing the Beginner Bodyweight Workout.2) Cut cheese out of my diet: I eat way too much of it and I know cutting it out will really decrease my calorie/fat intake. I'll allow one day a week to be my cheat day if I do well during the week. I'm hoping to eat at least a mostly paleo diet eventually, but I'm trying to start slow by eliminating one or two foods at a time, probably on a monthly basis. I started Couch-to-5K last week, so I did Week 2 today, and I was pretty proud of myself for going through it because there was a storm with heavy rains during my entire job/walk. It was actually really fun and ended up being my favorite C-2-5K workout so far, the rain was so refreshing and cool to run through! I started trying to cut out cheese today and was doing pretty good until someone brought out cheesecake and I had a slice. The stuff is my kryptonite. :/ Tomorrow is a new day and I'm hoping to do better! I'll be working 2nd shift so that should help me stay on track with my diet. Today I cleared out a space in my basement that will be perfect for working out, especially with the Beginner Bodyweight Workout. I bought an area rug to cover the concrete and a yoga mat that will make planks and push-ups a little more comfortable. I stuck my exercise ball down there and moved the treadmill in a better location to maximize space. I'm hoping to get a couple more dumbbells (10lbs and 15lbs, 2 of each) to use when my strength improves. Here's to small beginnings in hopes of acheiving my new dream and unlease the hulk in me! Quote "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." - 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 Link to comment
Muscle Professor Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 You got this! Keep fighting the battle. Quote -The Muscle Professor- OtherWorldIron.com Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself. -Rumi- Link to comment
Li'l Hulk Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 ^^ Thank you! Quote "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." - 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 Link to comment
aeshnidae Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I am right there with you on the cheese! It's just so...cheesy and delicious. I used to live within walking distance of a cheese shop(pe) that had an enormous chilled room full of all different types, with tastings of each. Thank goodness THAT temptation is gone. Good luck to you in your quest! Quote Aeshnidae, The Girl with the Dragonfly TattooHuman RangerLevel 4 | STR 9 | DEX 8 | STA 5 | CON 5 | WIS 8 | CHA 3 Aeshnidae Flips the Bird at Being Sick | Battle Log | Skull Crushers IIIIntro Post | MFP | 2nd Challenge "Fire bad, tree pretty.""Nothing but the rain..." Link to comment
Li'l Hulk Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 I am right there with you on the cheese! It's just so...cheesy and delicious. I used to live within walking distance of a cheese shop(pe) that had an enormous chilled room full of all different types, with tastings of each. Thank goodness THAT temptation is gone. Good luck to you in your quest!It's nice to hear that I'm not the only cheese addict. I don't know if I could live next to a cheese shoppe without becoming obese, lol! Thanks for sharing and for the good lucks. 1 Quote "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." - 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 Link to comment
Carly Rae Jepsens Warlock Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 WOAH GOOD LUCK! I am going to keep an eye on your logs closely! (I have a sweet tooth so cutting chocolates is a problem for me even fruits are my weakness. I could just eat them all day)"This message was brought to you by my fingers which were activated by the electrical signals sent from my brain through a network of nerves and ganglia". Quote Class and Profession: Rangers/Druid Background: 27 year old Nerdling. Idk what to write anymore so imagine that this is a cool intro Spoiler Quote: The extraordinary is in what we do, not who we are--Lara Croft. Link to comment
heema Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Are you planting ant thing else besides tomatoes? Quote We offer up to date pass4sure exam practice questions with self paced test engine to help you pass Olivet Nazarene University exam . Link to comment
Muscle Professor Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Keep posting lil hulk! We would love to hear how things are going for you and your fitness goals. Quote -The Muscle Professor- OtherWorldIron.com Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself. -Rumi- Link to comment
Muscle Professor Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Sorry double post. Quote -The Muscle Professor- OtherWorldIron.com Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself. -Rumi- Link to comment
Muscle Professor Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Wow I triple posted. Quote -The Muscle Professor- OtherWorldIron.com Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself. -Rumi- Link to comment
Li'l Hulk Posted September 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 I've been meaning to post about how I've been doing, sorry it's taken me a little while. Life has just been kind of busy lately. The past couple weeks have been decent, but not perfect. Last week I worked out 4 days and this past week I worked out 3 days. This happened because of things that came up, and with working 2nd shift it's hard to fit workouts into my schedule when something else out of the ordinary pops up in my day. Just some things I need to change with my time management and cutting things out that shouldn't be more of a priority than working out. As for trying to cut cheese out of my diet, I've been pretty good with it for the most part. I've cheated a little more than my alloted 1 day, but considering my cheese intake prior to the past 2 weeks, I'd say I've been doing pretty good. Monday starts a new week and a new opportunity to stick with my goals. I think that I'm going to do a reward system as an incentive for me to stick with my goals. I'm going to set aside $10 of my paycheck towards something fun for every 2 weeks that I succeed in sticking with my fitness goals. Here's to celebrating a good start and hope for better weeks ahead! 1 Quote "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." - 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 Link to comment
Li'l Hulk Posted September 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 Quick update: I've decided to sign up for the next 6 Week Challenge that starts Sept. 15. Wish me luck! 2 Quote "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." - 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 Link to comment
goodbye_farewell Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Quick update: I've decided to sign up for the next 6 Week Challenge that starts Sept. 15. Wish me luck! Good luck! So where is your challenge thread?? Quote Link to comment
Carly Rae Jepsens Warlock Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Be sure to check out the scouts thread! We'd love to hear from you, eh? "This message was brought to you by my fingers which were activated by the electrical signals sent from my brain through a network of nerves and ganglia". Quote Class and Profession: Rangers/Druid Background: 27 year old Nerdling. Idk what to write anymore so imagine that this is a cool intro Spoiler Quote: The extraordinary is in what we do, not who we are--Lara Croft. Link to comment
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