miss_marissa Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 I also struggled with climbing up that log FWIW. You were awesome to meet in person! 1 Quote Current Challenge # 39 | #38 | #37 | #36 | #35 |#34 | #33 | #32 | #31 | #30 | #29 | #28 | #27 | #26 | #25 | # 24 | #23 | #22 | #21 | #20 | #19 | #18 | #17 | #16 | #15 | #14 | #13 | #12 | #11 | #10 | #9| #8 | #7 | #6 | #5 | #4 | #3 | #2 | #1 | Battle Log Instagram | Goodreads Link to comment
Suzaqu Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 6 minutes ago, Sam Ashen said: Here. Fit for Real Life. Thank you! 2 Quote Current Challenge 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 Link to comment
Rurik Harrgath Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 It was awesome running into you guys at the waterfall. Made for a really pleasant afternoon! I still think we should have drowned the Rheno up there though. 9 hours ago, ixaera said: So, Camp! PICTURE (thanks again miss_marissa) I see how it is. No appreciation for the Log Parkour guy, just the photographer. How typical! 4 Quote [Level ??] Rurik, the Wayfinder Class: Gloomfall Gunslinger (Artificer/Gunslinger) BRUTALITY 11 | FINESSE 10 | VIGOR 11 | INSIGHT 14 | WILL 13 Equipment: The Alchemist greatcoat armor, Longshot adventuring rifle, Slicer & Dicer dual blades, with adventurer's pack containing an alchemist's kit. "Rangers have to at least give up on pants. It's a special rule we enacted after Rurik became a Guild Leader.” – DarK_RaideR "Did I just get my ass kicked by a member of Metallica meets History Channel's Vikings?" - Wild Wolf "By the Well-Oiled-and-Meticulously-Groomed Beard of Rurik!" - Tanktimus the Encourager Link to comment
ixaera Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 GRUB 1.0: Post-airport-food-day, a little low, lots of days to bring it up. 1.1: 97g 1.2: Ate With Sense today, mostly 1.3: Close, but I didn't feel right counting it with that sugary Tazo tea in there, so I did not. 1.4: This has gotten easier than expected, but I'll continue to be accountable this challenge. If it doesn't get tough again these 4 weeks, it will drop back off. Foods: My Fit Foods Farmhouse Steak & Eggs (medium size). Needed a big breakfast because I Did The Squats. Sweet tea, then wasn't really hungry, lunch was a protein shake. Snacked on cheese. Dinner was a wonderful pork roast and potatoes. The house smelled amazing all day. Should really stop buying SO much from My Fit Foods, because expensive. So easy though :S MOVEMENT 2.0: Squat day! Squats 1x5 52 lbs 1x5 65 lbs 1x3 78 lbs 1x3 91 lbs 1x3 104 lbs 1x7 117 lbs 1x5 123.5 lbs 1x4 130 lbs 1x3 136.5 lbs The last four sets were all rep PRs, which is my goal this week. Rep PRs everywhere. Great success. I love the little blue trophies in FitNotes. They make me feel so good. I filmed the 117 lb set, but the angle was really awful (I was experimenting), and the lens got partially obscured on top of that, so, oh well. Deadlifts 1x5 75 lbs 1x3 95 lbs 5x3 138 lbs There are four platforms, and a break between the middle two, so there were two platforms this guy could have picked where we didn't have to alternate sets. He chose poorly. That's ok, I wasn't in a rush, since I took a day off work for additional camp decompression. Seated Leg Curlz 1x8 55 lbs 4x9 55 lbs Forgot to increase reps the first time. Filmed some chin ups this afternoon, and glad I did. LEG KIPPING WHAT?! Also, my shoulder has a pain in it. It is joint-feeling. I swapped my mixed grip on deadlifts today because it hurt more when my left hand was supinated than when it wasn't (it actually barely hurt at all when not). I think it is built up from when I struggled to get plates off of a deadlift bar without the jack last Friday, and it seems I keep irritating it any time I pull outward from center. Chin ups did not hurt at all, so I'm hopeful for OHP day. 2.1: N/A because it is not Wednesday MOBILITY 3.0: Went over time actually, so I got this and then some. Worked mostly hips and hamstrings. ADULTING, THE GAME 4.0: Earned 14, spent 0. Napped a lot. Wrote/brainstormed for 20 minutes, staved off point degradation for today. Almost forgot! 4.1: This week's to do list - Research and purchase study materials for MS 70-462 - Devise a training plan for MS 70-462 - Clean the bathroom countertop - Clean the bathroom floor Scoring format: 1.0: 0/1, 0/1, 0/1, 0/1 1.1: 1/7, 0/7, 0/7, 0/7 1.2: 1/4, 0/4, 0/4, 0/4 1.3: 0/1, 0/1, 0/1, 0/1 1.4: 0/0, 0/0, 0/0, 0/0 2.0: 1/4, 0/4, 0/4, 0/4 2.1: 0/1, 0/1, 0/1, 0/1 3.0: 1/7, 0/7, 0/7, 0/7 4.1: 0/1, 0/1, 0/1, 0/1 Point Balance: 14 3 Quote Link to comment
ixaera Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 4 hours ago, Rurik Harrgath said: It was awesome to meet you! We were super lucky to track down so many awesome forum-goers last week! And you! \o/ Thanks for the log spot, I am super glad it wasn't needed lol 24 minutes ago, miss_marissa said: I also struggled with climbing up that log FWIW. You were awesome to meet in person! That log, though! Very sneakily slippery in the middle. You too! Next time I will try very hard to hide less 19 minutes ago, Rurik Harrgath said: It was awesome running into you guys at the waterfall. Made for a really pleasant afternoon! I still think we should have drowned the Rheno up there though. I see how it is. No appreciation for the Log Parkour guy, just the photographer. How typical! I think they give you negative gems for drowning other campers! It wasn't exactly in the rulebook, though, was it... HMMM That log was trickier than it looked, for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment
Rurik Harrgath Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 3 hours ago, ixaera said: I think they give you negative gems for drowning other campers! It wasn't exactly in the rulebook, though, was it... HMMM We were already in third place by a landslide. Totally would have been worth it. Don't tell her though. 1 Quote [Level ??] Rurik, the Wayfinder Class: Gloomfall Gunslinger (Artificer/Gunslinger) BRUTALITY 11 | FINESSE 10 | VIGOR 11 | INSIGHT 14 | WILL 13 Equipment: The Alchemist greatcoat armor, Longshot adventuring rifle, Slicer & Dicer dual blades, with adventurer's pack containing an alchemist's kit. "Rangers have to at least give up on pants. It's a special rule we enacted after Rurik became a Guild Leader.” – DarK_RaideR "Did I just get my ass kicked by a member of Metallica meets History Channel's Vikings?" - Wild Wolf "By the Well-Oiled-and-Meticulously-Groomed Beard of Rurik!" - Tanktimus the Encourager Link to comment
Jord Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Congrats on your squat PRs!!! 2 Quote Jǫrð, Delvian Nomad - Level 12 { Battle Log } Link to comment
Urgan Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 That is a lot of squat volume with a lot of rep PRs to go with it--good days at the gym are the best. 3 Quote Level 13 Shape-shifting Warrior Monk STR:45 | DEX:18 | STA:10 | CON:37 | WIS:37 | CHA:27 The stronger the body the more it obeys, the weaker the body the more it commands. -- Siegmund Klein Battle Log : MFP : Instagram : Challenges - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Link to comment
ixaera Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 17 minutes ago, Taddea Zhaan said: Congrats on your squat PRs!!! 5 minutes ago, Urgan said: That is a lot of squat volume with a lot of rep PRs to go with it--good days at the gym are the best. SQUUUUAAAAAAAAAAAAATS It's funny, this used to be my least favorite lift, but it has really grown on me and taken off lately. MORE SQUATS MOOORRREEE ....hmm, that caffeine thing I took a bit ago might be kicking in... 3 Quote Link to comment
ixaera Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 9 hours ago, Rurik Harrgath said: We were already in third place by a landslide. Totally would have been worth it. Don't tell her though. Ooops double posting. I'm sure she'll never find out! XD Quote Link to comment
Urgan Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 22 minutes ago, ixaera said: SQUUUUAAAAAAAAAAAAATS It's funny, this used to be my least favorite lift, but it has really grown on me and taken off lately. MORE SQUATS MOOORRREEE ....hmm, that caffeine thing I took a bit ago might be kicking in... CAFFEINE. 1 Quote Level 13 Shape-shifting Warrior Monk STR:45 | DEX:18 | STA:10 | CON:37 | WIS:37 | CHA:27 The stronger the body the more it obeys, the weaker the body the more it commands. -- Siegmund Klein Battle Log : MFP : Instagram : Challenges - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Link to comment
miss_marissa Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 11 hours ago, Rurik Harrgath said: We were already in third place by a landslide. Totally would have been worth it. Don't tell her though. 1 hour ago, ixaera said: Ooops double posting. I'm sure she'll never find out! XD HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYYYYYYYYYY!!!! 2 Quote Current Challenge # 39 | #38 | #37 | #36 | #35 |#34 | #33 | #32 | #31 | #30 | #29 | #28 | #27 | #26 | #25 | # 24 | #23 | #22 | #21 | #20 | #19 | #18 | #17 | #16 | #15 | #14 | #13 | #12 | #11 | #10 | #9| #8 | #7 | #6 | #5 | #4 | #3 | #2 | #1 | Battle Log Instagram | Goodreads Link to comment
ixaera Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 (See, it's funny because drowning is moisturizing?) 3 Quote Link to comment
ixaera Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 33 minutes ago, miss_marissa said: HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYYYYYYYYYY!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment
Jord Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 1 hour ago, ixaera said: (See, it's funny because drowning is moisturizing?) How much coffee have you had? 3 Quote Jǫrð, Delvian Nomad - Level 12 { Battle Log } Link to comment
ixaera Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 6 minutes ago, Taddea Zhaan said: How much coffee have you had? Sooooo It's funny you ask! I decided to try out a pre-workout (just caffeine and something, creatine maybe? got it from Sprouts) and before using it tomorrow I wanted to make sure it wouldn't kill me, so I had a half dose. btw, that is totally enough pre-workout I don't think I'll be wanting more than half a scoop ... like ever well, maybe if I've got to stay up 48 hours or something, then I might go whole hog. 7 Quote Link to comment
calanthrophy Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 3 hours ago, ixaera said: SQUUUUAAAAAAAAAAAAATS It's funny, this used to be my least favorite lift, but it has really grown on me and taken off lately. Likewise. I used to dread them but am loving them of late. Thanks for the camp writeup. I'm in the "maybe someday I'll go" boat, so it's good to get some first-hand reporting. Quote My band -- My acoustic stuff -- Blog -- Instagram Link to comment
RedStone Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 16 minutes ago, ixaera said: Sooooo It's funny you ask! I decided to try out a pre-workout (just caffeine and something, creatine maybe? got it from Sprouts) and before using it tomorrow I wanted to make sure it wouldn't kill me, so I had a half dose. btw, that is totally enough pre-workout I don't think I'll be wanting more than half a scoop ... like ever well, maybe if I've got to stay up 48 hours or something, then I might go whole hog. I totally have it in my head that pre workout is like cocaine or something, and that if I try it once I'll want to drink it all day long everyday just to get anything done Have you noticed any crash effects when it wears off? Quote ~Peace Be The Journey~ one - two - three - four - five - six - seven- eight - nine - ten - eleven - twelve - thirteen - fourteen - fifteen - sixteen - seventeen - eighteen - nineteen - twenty - twenty one - twenty two - twenty three - twenty four - twenty five - twenty six - twenty seven - twenty eight - twenty nine - thirty - thirty one - thirty two - thirty three - thirty four - thirty five - thirty six Link to comment
ixaera Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 10 minutes ago, ~RedStone~ said: I totally have it in my head that pre workout is like cocaine or something, and that if I try it once I'll want to drink it all day long everyday just to get anything done Have you noticed any crash effects when it wears off? I was pretty sleepy already when I tried it, and now I'm about that sleepy again, so I'm not sure if that counts as a crash. Probably! Not as bad as eating a pile of sugar would be, for dang sure. 3 Quote Link to comment
Jord Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 51 minutes ago, ixaera said: Sooooo It's funny you ask! I decided to try out a pre-workout (just caffeine and something, creatine maybe? got it from Sprouts) and before using it tomorrow I wanted to make sure it wouldn't kill me, so I had a half dose. btw, that is totally enough pre-workout I don't think I'll be wanting more than half a scoop ... like ever well, maybe if I've got to stay up 48 hours or something, then I might go whole hog. 35 minutes ago, ~RedStone~ said: I totally have it in my head that pre workout is like cocaine or something, and that if I try it once I'll want to drink it all day long everyday just to get anything done Have you noticed any crash effects when it wears off? I think I'll just crush up caffeine pills and mix them into my coffee then. This feeling sounds marvelous. 5 Quote Jǫrð, Delvian Nomad - Level 12 { Battle Log } Link to comment
Jord Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 5 Quote Jǫrð, Delvian Nomad - Level 12 { Battle Log } Link to comment
RedStone Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Crap. I'm totally gonna end up trying it LOL. Although I wonder if anyone can weigh in on the creatine, I understand it's cumulative and doesn't really do much until you've been taking it everyday for several weeks... Is that right? 2 Quote ~Peace Be The Journey~ one - two - three - four - five - six - seven- eight - nine - ten - eleven - twelve - thirteen - fourteen - fifteen - sixteen - seventeen - eighteen - nineteen - twenty - twenty one - twenty two - twenty three - twenty four - twenty five - twenty six - twenty seven - twenty eight - twenty nine - thirty - thirty one - thirty two - thirty three - thirty four - thirty five - thirty six Link to comment
Urgan Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 3 minutes ago, ~RedStone~ said: Crap. I'm totally gonna end up trying it LOL. Although I wonder if anyone can weigh in on the creatine, I understand it's cumulative and doesn't really do much until you've been taking it everyday for several weeks... Is that right? I understand most supplements operate on this principle, except caffeine. It's a special snowflake. 1 Quote Level 13 Shape-shifting Warrior Monk STR:45 | DEX:18 | STA:10 | CON:37 | WIS:37 | CHA:27 The stronger the body the more it obeys, the weaker the body the more it commands. -- Siegmund Klein Battle Log : MFP : Instagram : Challenges - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Link to comment
RedStone Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 1 minute ago, Urgan said: I understand most supplements operate on this principle, except caffeine. It's a special snowflake. The most specialest snowflake ever! 3 Quote ~Peace Be The Journey~ one - two - three - four - five - six - seven- eight - nine - ten - eleven - twelve - thirteen - fourteen - fifteen - sixteen - seventeen - eighteen - nineteen - twenty - twenty one - twenty two - twenty three - twenty four - twenty five - twenty six - twenty seven - twenty eight - twenty nine - thirty - thirty one - thirty two - thirty three - thirty four - thirty five - thirty six Link to comment
Grymm Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 I've been on creatine now for 3 months. It has some benefits. I find that it lets you get a couple more reps once you're starting to fatigue. There is some research to indicate that it might improve muscle satellite cells and myonuclei count, but that would be a bonus. If you take creatine at normal dosing for a week, you should saturate. You'll pull more water into the muscle (probably gain a couple pounds of water weight, but that weight is in the muscle giving a slightly more pumped look). It's fairly cheap and the dosing is pretty low. I haven't really thoroughly experimented with stopping taking it and seeing if my volume decreases and then going back on. 2 Quote Intro Challenges: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 Link to comment
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