CoderGatherer Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 HI! I'm not really sure what to put here but I heard that it was good to have a battle log to keep you motivated. Hopefully you'll bear with me while I figure this out. I'm always open for suggestions and new ideas. Here goes nothing. I've tried and failed in the past to get healthy. Last year I really committed to it but then had to stop working out due to constantly hurting myself. I finally went to a doctor to get checked out (due to encouragement and a fair pit of coercion by my now-husband). It turned out that I had congenital hip dysplasia. Basically my hips never formed correctly. I was told that I would need to get both of my hips replaced or wait until it progressed until i was able to walk. Long story short, I had both of my hips replaced, one in June and the other August. Since then I've been trying to get back on my feet (ha!) and get healthy. Thanks to the support of my fellow rebels I completed my first 6 week challenge last week. You guys are so awesome! I am looking forward to my next 6 week challenge coming up in a couple of weeks. In the mean time, I'm going to keep the momentum going by tracking my progress here. Thanks for reading and good luck! 10/27/14 Body Weight Squat5 reps5 reps5 reps8 repsOne-Arm Dumbbell Row15 lb x 6 reps15 lb x 6 reps15 lb x 6 reps15 lb x 10 repsDumbbell Bench Press15 lb x 6 reps15 lb x 6 reps15 lb x 6 reps15 lb x 10 reps (PR)Reverse Crunch10 reps10 reps10 reps (PR)Lying Back Extension12 reps12 reps12 reps (PR) Quote CoderGatherer Fire Genasi - Level 5 STR 9 | WIS 6 | CON 8 | CHA 3 | DEX 6 | INT 6 Current Challenge Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 - Chapter 3 -Chapter 4 - Chapter 5 - Chapter 6 Proud Tricerasister Battle Log You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." - Eleanor Roosevelt Link to comment
Odango Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Suuuuuubbed 1 Quote Dancing Sylph - Level 9 Monk/Druid Former Captain of the Nerdians of the Fitalaxy Current Challenge "E quindi uscimmo a riveder le stelle" - We came forth, and once more saw the stars, Dante Link to comment
CoderGatherer Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Suuuuuubbed Hi Nol! Did you start a battle log too? If so, I'm totally following you! Quote CoderGatherer Fire Genasi - Level 5 STR 9 | WIS 6 | CON 8 | CHA 3 | DEX 6 | INT 6 Current Challenge Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 - Chapter 3 -Chapter 4 - Chapter 5 - Chapter 6 Proud Tricerasister Battle Log You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." - Eleanor Roosevelt Link to comment
CoderGatherer Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Rest/Mobility Day 10/28/2014 I completed 3 sun salutations. I'm still having difficulty achieving all poses without modifications, but I am sooooo much better at it then I was before I got my bionic hips. Now the poses are challenging but achievable. Basic poses of sun salutation Quote CoderGatherer Fire Genasi - Level 5 STR 9 | WIS 6 | CON 8 | CHA 3 | DEX 6 | INT 6 Current Challenge Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 - Chapter 3 -Chapter 4 - Chapter 5 - Chapter 6 Proud Tricerasister Battle Log You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." - Eleanor Roosevelt Link to comment
CoderGatherer Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Dumbbell Squat15 lb x 5 reps15 lb x 5 reps15 lb x 5 reps (PR)Body Weight Squat10 repsBent Over Two-Dumbbell Row15 lb x 5 reps15 lb x 5 reps15 lb x 5 reps15 lb x 10 repsStanding Dumbbell Shoulder Press15 lb x 5 reps15 lb x 5 reps15 lb x 5 reps15 lb x 10 repsPlank00:00:3000:00:3000:00:30 Day 4 of weight training. The gym at my apartment complex wasn't open so I replaced lat pulldowns with bent over dumbbell rows. I'm super happy about adding weights to my squats! Up to this point, I've been too afraid to do any weights with my squats or lunges. Hopefully I don't feel like this tomorrow: Quote CoderGatherer Fire Genasi - Level 5 STR 9 | WIS 6 | CON 8 | CHA 3 | DEX 6 | INT 6 Current Challenge Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 - Chapter 3 -Chapter 4 - Chapter 5 - Chapter 6 Proud Tricerasister Battle Log You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." - Eleanor Roosevelt Link to comment
CoderGatherer Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Body Weight Lunge 5 reps 5 reps 5 reps 12 reps Incline Push-Up 5 reps 5 reps 5 reps 12 reps One-Arm Dumbbell Row 15 lb x 6 reps 15 lb x 6 reps 15 lb x 6 reps 15 lb x 12 reps Plank 00:00:40 00:00:40 00:00:40 Quote CoderGatherer Fire Genasi - Level 5 STR 9 | WIS 6 | CON 8 | CHA 3 | DEX 6 | INT 6 Current Challenge Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 - Chapter 3 -Chapter 4 - Chapter 5 - Chapter 6 Proud Tricerasister Battle Log You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." - Eleanor Roosevelt Link to comment
Odango Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Wow!!! You're so strong now! I'm super impressed Quote Dancing Sylph - Level 9 Monk/Druid Former Captain of the Nerdians of the Fitalaxy Current Challenge "E quindi uscimmo a riveder le stelle" - We came forth, and once more saw the stars, Dante Link to comment
CoderGatherer Posted November 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Wow!!! You're so strong now! I'm super impressed Thanks Nol! You're way too nice Quote CoderGatherer Fire Genasi - Level 5 STR 9 | WIS 6 | CON 8 | CHA 3 | DEX 6 | INT 6 Current Challenge Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 - Chapter 3 -Chapter 4 - Chapter 5 - Chapter 6 Proud Tricerasister Battle Log You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." - Eleanor Roosevelt Link to comment
CoderGatherer Posted November 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 After a long hiatus, I'm back. I let stress and drama at work distract me from my real goals, which are to be healthy and happy. But I'm back on track now. Squeezed in a quick workout this morning. Not my best workout, but it's a start. Dumbbell Deadlift15 lb x 5 reps15 lb x 5 reps15 lb x 5 repsOne-Arm Dumbbell Row15 lb x 5 reps15 lb x 5 reps15 lb x 5 repsDumbbell Bench Press15 lb x 5 reps15 lb x 5 reps15 lb x 5 repsReverse Crunch5 reps5 reps5 repsCobra Pose (subbed for back extensions)5 reps5 reps5 reps (PR)* Weight is per dumbbell Quote CoderGatherer Fire Genasi - Level 5 STR 9 | WIS 6 | CON 8 | CHA 3 | DEX 6 | INT 6 Current Challenge Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 - Chapter 3 -Chapter 4 - Chapter 5 - Chapter 6 Proud Tricerasister Battle Log You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." - Eleanor Roosevelt Link to comment
Odango Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Yay! Good job!Are you entering the next challenge? Quote Dancing Sylph - Level 9 Monk/Druid Former Captain of the Nerdians of the Fitalaxy Current Challenge "E quindi uscimmo a riveder le stelle" - We came forth, and once more saw the stars, Dante Link to comment
CoderGatherer Posted November 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Yay! Good job!Are you entering the next challenge?Yep I'm going to be in the Warriors guild. Are you going to enter too? Quote CoderGatherer Fire Genasi - Level 5 STR 9 | WIS 6 | CON 8 | CHA 3 | DEX 6 | INT 6 Current Challenge Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 - Chapter 3 -Chapter 4 - Chapter 5 - Chapter 6 Proud Tricerasister Battle Log You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." - Eleanor Roosevelt Link to comment
Odango Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Yes, I'll develop my druid skills this time: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/56023-druid-for-a-challenge-6-weeks-to-center-and-focus/ 1 Quote Dancing Sylph - Level 9 Monk/Druid Former Captain of the Nerdians of the Fitalaxy Current Challenge "E quindi uscimmo a riveder le stelle" - We came forth, and once more saw the stars, Dante Link to comment
CoderGatherer Posted November 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Yay! my thread is over here. This may be a dumb question, but are we allowed to sub and cheer on people in other guilds? I hope so. Quote CoderGatherer Fire Genasi - Level 5 STR 9 | WIS 6 | CON 8 | CHA 3 | DEX 6 | INT 6 Current Challenge Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 - Chapter 3 -Chapter 4 - Chapter 5 - Chapter 6 Proud Tricerasister Battle Log You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." - Eleanor Roosevelt Link to comment
CoderGatherer Posted December 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Sunday's Body Weight Workout(1 Set of Wonder Woman Workout) Knees-To-Elbows40 repsBody Weight Squat20 repsMountain Climbers20 repsPlank With Rotation10 repsBody Weight Lunge20 repsPlank00:00:40Lying Leg Raise10 repsSitting Punches20 repsPush-Up10 reps Quote CoderGatherer Fire Genasi - Level 5 STR 9 | WIS 6 | CON 8 | CHA 3 | DEX 6 | INT 6 Current Challenge Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 - Chapter 3 -Chapter 4 - Chapter 5 - Chapter 6 Proud Tricerasister Battle Log You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." - Eleanor Roosevelt Link to comment
CoderGatherer Posted December 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Today's Body Weight Workout(2 Sets of Wonder Woman Workout) Knees-To-Elbows40 reps40 repsBody Weight Squat20 reps20 repsMountain Climbers20 reps20 repsPlank00:01:0000:01:00Body Weight Lunge20 reps20 repsElbow Plank00:00:4000:00:40Lying Leg Raise10 reps10 repsSitting Punches20 reps20 repsPush-Up10 reps10 reps Quote CoderGatherer Fire Genasi - Level 5 STR 9 | WIS 6 | CON 8 | CHA 3 | DEX 6 | INT 6 Current Challenge Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 - Chapter 3 -Chapter 4 - Chapter 5 - Chapter 6 Proud Tricerasister Battle Log You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." - Eleanor Roosevelt Link to comment
CoderGatherer Posted February 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Cycling (stationary)00:15:00 | 3.1 miSeated Cable Row40 lb x 20 repsReverse Crunch20 reps (PR)I would have gone longer with the cycling, but my knees were killing me. I'm going to have to gradually work my time up. 1 Quote CoderGatherer Fire Genasi - Level 5 STR 9 | WIS 6 | CON 8 | CHA 3 | DEX 6 | INT 6 Current Challenge Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 - Chapter 3 -Chapter 4 - Chapter 5 - Chapter 6 Proud Tricerasister Battle Log You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." - Eleanor Roosevelt Link to comment
CoderGatherer Posted February 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Yesterday's workout 10 minutes of yoga Quote CoderGatherer Fire Genasi - Level 5 STR 9 | WIS 6 | CON 8 | CHA 3 | DEX 6 | INT 6 Current Challenge Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 - Chapter 3 -Chapter 4 - Chapter 5 - Chapter 6 Proud Tricerasister Battle Log You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." - Eleanor Roosevelt Link to comment
CoderGatherer Posted February 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Today's Workout: Group ABody Weight Squat10 reps10 reps10 repsSide Lunges8 reps8 reps8 reps (PR)Group BBody Weight Hip Thrust10 repsGlute Bridge10 reps10 reps10 repsGroup CQuadruped Donkey Kick10 reps10 reps (PR)Rainbow Extension8 reps (PR)Core Work00:10:00 1 Quote CoderGatherer Fire Genasi - Level 5 STR 9 | WIS 6 | CON 8 | CHA 3 | DEX 6 | INT 6 Current Challenge Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 - Chapter 3 -Chapter 4 - Chapter 5 - Chapter 6 Proud Tricerasister Battle Log You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." - Eleanor Roosevelt Link to comment
CoderGatherer Posted May 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Wednesday's Work Out: 20 minutes of yoga and meditation. I focused on super tight areas that have been giving me trouble lately. My fave poses are currently cat/camel, child's pose, lying figure 4, and (of course) corpse pose. Really, really enjoyed getting back in to my practice. Thursday's Work Out: Inspired by Steve's latest post, I did my workout while watching an episode of Agents of Shield. 2 sets of 10 push ups, squats, backward lunges and V-ups. 1 Quote CoderGatherer Fire Genasi - Level 5 STR 9 | WIS 6 | CON 8 | CHA 3 | DEX 6 | INT 6 Current Challenge Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 - Chapter 3 -Chapter 4 - Chapter 5 - Chapter 6 Proud Tricerasister Battle Log You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." - Eleanor Roosevelt Link to comment
CoderGatherer Posted May 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Another 20 minutes of yoga and meditation today. I feel so relaxed and calm. It's amazing I've found youtube super useful for meditation music. The one I am currently listening to lasts for 6 hours. link 1 Quote CoderGatherer Fire Genasi - Level 5 STR 9 | WIS 6 | CON 8 | CHA 3 | DEX 6 | INT 6 Current Challenge Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 - Chapter 3 -Chapter 4 - Chapter 5 - Chapter 6 Proud Tricerasister Battle Log You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." - Eleanor Roosevelt Link to comment
Odango Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 That's so great!! Go Coder!! 1 Quote Dancing Sylph - Level 9 Monk/Druid Former Captain of the Nerdians of the Fitalaxy Current Challenge "E quindi uscimmo a riveder le stelle" - We came forth, and once more saw the stars, Dante Link to comment
CoderGatherer Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 I've managed to practice yoga every day this week. While it feels amazing to stretch and relax, the yoga sessions have also made me more aware of my body's struggles. I've noticed soreness in my joints that I had been ignoring. It feels like a mix between recent weight gain and reactions to food. So I'm back to filtering out dairy and bread. More veggies and fruits are what my body needs right now. Side success: I haven't had a single drop of soda for almost a week now. Yay! My body is feeling much better without all that sugar and caffeine. Quote CoderGatherer Fire Genasi - Level 5 STR 9 | WIS 6 | CON 8 | CHA 3 | DEX 6 | INT 6 Current Challenge Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 - Chapter 3 -Chapter 4 - Chapter 5 - Chapter 6 Proud Tricerasister Battle Log You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." - Eleanor Roosevelt Link to comment
CoderGatherer Posted June 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 Yesterday I decided to walk to my local yarn store to finish my Sunshine Shawl. It was hot and miserable the whole time, but I did it! I walked 3.3 miles in an hour. Lesson learned though, do not wear shorts while walking long distances. I will definitely be wearing jeans or work out clothes the next time I attempt. Today I was inspired by Chris Pratt's transformation for his role as Star Lord. So I got my butt to my apartment's work out room right before the doors locked for the night. I got in a really good bike rid while reading my BioShock book. 3.8 miles in 30 minutes. I had soda today and yesterday. It's just so friggin addictting!!! I did continue with my trend of yoga though. Yoga makes everything better. 1 Quote CoderGatherer Fire Genasi - Level 5 STR 9 | WIS 6 | CON 8 | CHA 3 | DEX 6 | INT 6 Current Challenge Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 - Chapter 3 -Chapter 4 - Chapter 5 - Chapter 6 Proud Tricerasister Battle Log You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." - Eleanor Roosevelt Link to comment
Odango Posted June 6, 2015 Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 Woaaa! Awesome end of the week! You're on fire!!Keep it up, Chris Pratt's transformation is a great motivation 1 Quote Dancing Sylph - Level 9 Monk/Druid Former Captain of the Nerdians of the Fitalaxy Current Challenge "E quindi uscimmo a riveder le stelle" - We came forth, and once more saw the stars, Dante Link to comment
CoderGatherer Posted June 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 Woaaa! Awesome end of the week! You're on fire!!Keep it up, Chris Pratt's transformation is a great motivation Thanks Nol! The warm weather has also been helping. In fact....it's calling to me again. Time to go enjoy the nice weather while I can 1 Quote CoderGatherer Fire Genasi - Level 5 STR 9 | WIS 6 | CON 8 | CHA 3 | DEX 6 | INT 6 Current Challenge Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 - Chapter 3 -Chapter 4 - Chapter 5 - Chapter 6 Proud Tricerasister Battle Log You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." - Eleanor Roosevelt Link to comment
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