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Measurement loss appears to have slowed down a bit more, so I’ve adjusted that goal to slightly edge out the results of the previous challenge. I’ve been a little more lax diet-wise the last month or two, so that’s likely part of the change in rate of loss. I’ve also been skipping and making up workouts more than I like. Follow the damn schedule, chammy. >.>

Loose goals:
 
Lose 6cm from combined bust, underbust, waist, and hip measurements.
Improve overall mobility/flexibility.
Improve technique/form for Clean & Jerk, Snatch, and Overhead Squat.
 
How to achieve goal:
Eat like a chef: Cook nearly everything at home. Don't eat a lot of bread/pasta/beer.
Train like a champ: Train 4-5x a week. Crossfit 2x+, Heavy lifting 2x+. Incorporate technique drills or full olympic lifts on heavy lifting days.
Increase daily activities: Short rucks 2x+ a week. Mobility 5x+. 
 
Personal shit:
Sleep like a person: Wake up before 9:00am on non-school days.
Work like a machine: Stick to self-created work schedule. Stay out of chat, or put up work tag during work hours.
Go the fuck to class: Fucking seriously.
Share my â€œfree” time: Try to be out of my comfort zone socially at least once.

[starting Stats - 9/14/2014]
Weight (lbs): 156 (as of 8/31)
Measurements (cm):

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[update - 9/28/2014]

Weight (lbs): 154

Measurements (cm):

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[Workout - 9/11/2014]

 

Personal Training Session - Crossfit

 

Warmup:

PVC passthroughs

Hang from bar (1 min total)

10 wall balls (10lb ball)

2x 30sec Russian Babymakers (hip stretch)

5x Behind-the-head Push Press w/ snatch grip (33lb bar)

Burgener snatch warmup (33lb bar)

 

Snatch:

53x5

63x2

73xF

73x2

78xFx3

73x1

83xF

78xF

 

Clean & Jerk:

53x5 (2 jerks)

63x2

73x1

83xF

83x1

88xF

88x1

93x1 PR

 

*All rep counts are approximate, some may be more or less, but the weights are accurate.

 

Things taken away from the session:

- My "first pulls" are strong. I actually need to not rip the bar off the floor as much as I try to since the weight is lower (technique holds me back from higher numbers).

- My "second pulls" are inconsistent. I have good hip strength, but I have issues holding the bar close and keeping everything tight and stable. My shoulders/arms tend to round forward/get loose as the bar passes my knees, and then struggle to re-activate when I'm supposed to try and get myself down and under the weight.

- I have a hard time getting under the bar at turnover. The weights I'm currently pulling go very high (83lbs was at my eyeballs for the snatch). Almost everything is a power snatch/clean. This is mostly related to hip movement and lack general confidence to get into a non-power receiving position.

 

Overall, coach said I have a pretty decent base to work with (this means my flexibility has definitely gotten better!). He took notes and is going to send me some more detailed observations, things for me to work on, and a general training guideline. He thinks drop/hang work will be beneficial, and pulling from blocks instead of the floor to work on second pulls. This should help me gradually become more comfortable getting under the bar as well. I also could benefit from more overhead/upper body strength.

 

100% worth booking the time. I'll probably hit him up again in 6-8 weeks and see how I'm progressing. I tend to end up working with him a couple times a week at crossfit since he teaches the Sunday strength class, and usually evening crossfit classes.

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I wish I was as mobile as a wacky waving arm flailing inflatable tube man. :(

 

Following for more Crossfit shenanigans and mobility

 

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Allll the mobility.

 

Subscribing, cause why not?

Why not, indeed. :D

 

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Haaaaaay.

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Good luck, Chammy! I'll be following as well.

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[Workout - 9/12/2014]

 

Lifting - Hyde Park Gym

 

Warmup:
500m row
Burgener Warmup (15kg bar)

Snatch (kg):
20x5
25x3

Hang Snatch (kg):
25x1
20x3x2

Deadlift:
70x5
90x5
110x3
115x5
135x3x2 

 

I was feeling reaaaaally tired the whole workout, so I cut deadlifts short/lighter/less reps.

[Pixie | Warrior] Carjack: Muscles don't get confused. They only get angry. | Catspaw: I'm always willing to help dig holes for your bodies. | Twitter | Instagram | chammy has a log | chammy competes at the end

 

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Posted this on Instagram today, figured I'd share here too: 

 

 

Sometimes I don't completely process this whole body recomposition thing I'm going through. A few years ago when I bought this hoodie, it BARELY stretched over my chest. Now it's LOOSE. And so are my pants. And the tank top underneath. #nothingfitsanymore #nerdfitness #bodyrecomp

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Posted this on Instagram today, figured I'd share here too:

http://instagram.com/p/s54wfvJK_M/

Sometimes I don't completely process this whole body recomposition thing I'm going through. A few years ago when I bought this hoodie, it BARELY stretched over my chest. Now it's LOOSE. And so are my pants. And the tank top underneath. #nothingfitsanymore #nerdfitness #bodyrecomp

I love this look on you - and, your face....your face is sooooo much thinner than January! I'm not sure I would recognize you on the street!

rock on, cute thing!

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I love this look on you - and, your face....your face is sooooo much thinner than January! I'm not sure I would recognize you on the street!

rock on, cute thing!

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Thank you. :)

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[Workout - 9/14/2014]

 

Strength Class - Crossfit

 

Warmup Modifications:
8lb ball
33lb bar

Strict Press:
43x3
48x3
53x3

Split Jerk:
53x3
63x3x2
73x1, xF, x2

Back Squat:
83x3 pause
113x3
143x2
153x2x6

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Loooove.

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