MaylaKae Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Originally I wasn't going to post a challenge thread. But I will just miss y'all too much. I will be working some of the time while I am overseas (three weeks out with two weeks of vacation, so I cut a deal with the devil...) So if I'm already working, I have to check in. :-) Bae and I are going on an ADVENTURE most of this challenge. We'll be hitting Copenhagen, Berlin, Cinque Terre, Florence, and Rome. We have been together for 6 years and never taken a vacation (aside from traveling to visit family and some weekend camping trips.) This was supposed to be our honeymoon, but that's a whole crazy story I won't bore you with. The point is we are happy and doing what we want to do. I want to accomplish four things while away: Consciously make the choice to be present. Travel is stressful for me, but once I'm there I'm good. I don't need to get overwhelmed. Just make space and take a few breaths. Write every damn day. This will be a great opportunity for me to reflect and get some clarity. I bought a new bujo and a little field notes book with the Chicago flag motif on the front. No excuses. Only check email and work during the time I have agreed on w/ my job (Mondays and Tuesdays ONLY) Do bodyweight exercises 3x/week. If I can find a gym to train w/ barbells, cool. But I'm not going to count on it. 14 Quote Level 9 Warrior Current Challenge: MaylaKae is a Supple Leopardess Past Challenges: [1] [2] [3] PvP: Bullet Journal Support Thread Daily Battle Log | MyFitnessPal | IG: @lackluxx Link to post
Grumble Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Yay! Adventures are the best! 5 Quote "You're going to be amazing." Fantasy Football league 2019 The Grumble Battle Log Spoiler Books: Shows: Games: God of War, Kingdom Hearts 3, Destiny 2 Level 15 Wookie Warrior Link to post
Jord Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 ESCAPADES 1 Quote Jǫrð, Delvian Nomad - Level 12 { Battle Log } Link to post
Br0din Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 2 Quote May Br0din bless you with mighty gains, and may your shaker bottle always be full. Wheymen ...and, if you die... Walk it off - Captain America Level 13: 1/4 Giant Warrior STR - 50 | DEX - 19 | STA - 19 | CON - 14 | WIS - 28 | CHA - 24 My food logging is here*: MFP: tyrsnbdr Link to post
Laghail Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 That's a fantastic itinerary! Pics plz, IG or here is fine. 2 Quote Level 34 [Yorkie Packmaster] Link to post
Jord Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 15 minutes ago, Laghail said: That's a fantastic itinerary! Pics plz, IG or here is fine. 7 Quote Jǫrð, Delvian Nomad - Level 12 { Battle Log } Link to post
Mike Wazowski Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Following for the vicarious traveling! Share as much of the awesome as you can without taking away from your experience!! 3 Quote Ballroom dancer, data nerd, calisthenics dabbler Link to post
RhiaWolfe Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 4 Quote Heroine of Time Height: 5'8 Weight: 315lbs Current Challenge: RhiaWolfe and the Triforce of Wisdom Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 "Reach for the stars! If you only make it to the moon, you've still done good!" - My Dad "Hyaaaat! Jeeyat-Hiyaaaah Hiet! Hyaaaaaaa Hiyyyyet! Hiyaaaaat Hiyaaaa!" - Link Fitbit Profile * Good Reads Link to post
Emerald_Dragonfly Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 2 hours ago, Laghail said: That's a fantastic itinerary! Pics plz, IG or here is fine. What does IG stand for? Quote ~Emerald_Dragonfly Level 13 Warrior Link to post
Laghail Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Just now, Emerald_Dragonfly said: What does IG stand for? Instagram, your newest adventure, remember? 1 Quote Level 34 [Yorkie Packmaster] Link to post
Emerald_Dragonfly Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Just now, Laghail said: Instagram, your newest adventure, remember? Nope. Never heard of it. Quote ~Emerald_Dragonfly Level 13 Warrior Link to post
AugustaAdaByron Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 4 hours ago, MaylaKae said: If I can find a gym to train w/ barbells, cool. But I'm not going to count on it. Hello there! I happen to know a great gym with barbells in Berlin, which is also where I live btw. (Not the gym, Berlin.) 2 Quote Level "I have no clue" Warrior Current challenge Battle log Link to post
Jord Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, AugustaAdaByron said: Hello there! I happen to know a great gym with barbells in Berlin, which is also where I live btw. (Not the gym, Berlin.) just admit, you live in the gym, curl right up on the platform after hours with your head on a bumper plate 4 Quote Jǫrð, Delvian Nomad - Level 12 { Battle Log } Link to post
AugustaAdaByron Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 5 minutes ago, Taddea Zhaan said: just admit, you live in the gym, curl right up on the platform after hours with your head on a bumper plate I wish! 3 Quote Level "I have no clue" Warrior Current challenge Battle log Link to post
Grumble Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 14 minutes ago, Taddea Zhaan said: just admit, you live in the gym, curl right up on the platform after hours with your head on a bumper plate I think we all dream of that day. 3 Quote "You're going to be amazing." Fantasy Football league 2019 The Grumble Battle Log Spoiler Books: Shows: Games: God of War, Kingdom Hearts 3, Destiny 2 Level 15 Wookie Warrior Link to post
Br0din Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 53 minutes ago, Taddea Zhaan said: just admit, you live in the gym, curl right up on the platform after hours with your head on a bumper plate 47 minutes ago, AugustaAdaByron said: I wish! 37 minutes ago, Grumble said: I think we all dream of that day. Wait! people don't live at their gyms? uhm... 5 Quote May Br0din bless you with mighty gains, and may your shaker bottle always be full. Wheymen ...and, if you die... Walk it off - Captain America Level 13: 1/4 Giant Warrior STR - 50 | DEX - 19 | STA - 19 | CON - 14 | WIS - 28 | CHA - 24 My food logging is here*: MFP: tyrsnbdr Link to post
MaylaKae Posted May 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 2 hours ago, AugustaAdaByron said: Hello there! I happen to know a great gym with barbells in Berlin, which is also where I live btw. (Not the gym, Berlin.) Hello! Yes please send me a list when you have the time. I will be there for 5 full days, so I'm sure I can work something in. Yay!! Thank you. :-) 4 Quote Level 9 Warrior Current Challenge: MaylaKae is a Supple Leopardess Past Challenges: [1] [2] [3] PvP: Bullet Journal Support Thread Daily Battle Log | MyFitnessPal | IG: @lackluxx Link to post
RedStone Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 11 hours ago, MaylaKae said: Only check email and work during the time I have agreed on w/ my job (Mondays and Tuesdays ONLY) HIIIIII Here of course Love this ^^^ boundaries are so key!!! 10 hours ago, Taddea Zhaan said: I suddenly feel like nothing in my life is good enough... 8 hours ago, Emerald_Dragonfly said: What does IG stand for? 8 hours ago, Laghail said: Instagram, your newest adventure, remember? I'm pretty sure this is a flavor of 6 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 post
MaylaKae Posted May 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Alright, alright, alright! Werkin' hard until the minute before takeoff! Food I am eating it. More of it. Feeling good. I haven't been tracking macros consistently since I've been sick. Mostly because I'm unsure about what my macros should be anymore... Indecision = Paralysis. I should probably just increase slightly until I hit a spot where I feel good in my lifts but not laying down more fat. I just hate ambiguity. :-P Workouts Wednesday was a great workout day. I finally figured out my low bar squat! Feeling steady and comfortable in that position after a few workouts feeling like: Squats 3x5 @ 75# OH Press 3x5 @ 50# I need to get small plates for this (.25, .5. 1lb) Jumping 5's is impossible and I keep deloading. Deadlift 1x5 @ 95# Glenn came back for more deadlifts. 6 Quote Level 9 Warrior Current Challenge: MaylaKae is a Supple Leopardess Past Challenges: [1] [2] [3] PvP: Bullet Journal Support Thread Daily Battle Log | MyFitnessPal | IG: @lackluxx Link to post
Jord Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 low bar is wonderful. plus I don't feel like my neck is being smushed. i have a lot more delts than I have traps. have you tried widening your stance yet? I know you said that was also something you wanted to try. 1 Quote Jǫrð, Delvian Nomad - Level 12 { Battle Log } Link to post
Br0din Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 A punk rocker! 3 Quote May Br0din bless you with mighty gains, and may your shaker bottle always be full. Wheymen ...and, if you die... Walk it off - Captain America Level 13: 1/4 Giant Warrior STR - 50 | DEX - 19 | STA - 19 | CON - 14 | WIS - 28 | CHA - 24 My food logging is here*: MFP: tyrsnbdr Link to post
Grumble Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Digging the misfits shirt. Form looks awesome. ALthough it looks like you wriggle a little at the top of the lift to adjust. If it's not just my eyes, break that habit or it will bite you in the ass when you get to bodyweight or greater. 2 Quote "You're going to be amazing." Fantasy Football league 2019 The Grumble Battle Log Spoiler Books: Shows: Games: God of War, Kingdom Hearts 3, Destiny 2 Level 15 Wookie Warrior Link to post
MaylaKae Posted May 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 32 minutes ago, Taddea Zhaan said: low bar is wonderful. plus I don't feel like my neck is being smushed. i have a lot more delts than I have traps. have you tried widening your stance yet? I know you said that was also something you wanted to try. Yes! Stance has been slightly wider than hip width for a couple of weeks. Much easier to shove my knees out and drop it low. I don't have any hip flexor pain and mobility has improved big time. 5 Quote Level 9 Warrior Current Challenge: MaylaKae is a Supple Leopardess Past Challenges: [1] [2] [3] PvP: Bullet Journal Support Thread Daily Battle Log | MyFitnessPal | IG: @lackluxx Link to post
MaylaKae Posted May 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, Grumble said: Digging the misfits shirt. Form looks awesome. ALthough it looks like you wriggle a little at the top of the lift to adjust. If it's not just my eyes, break that habit or it will bite you in the ass when you get to bodyweight or greater. YES! Will focus more on that next time. I learned that bullshit in bodypump. My hair also got in my face so... ponytails on deadlift days I guess. 4 Quote Level 9 Warrior Current Challenge: MaylaKae is a Supple Leopardess Past Challenges: [1] [2] [3] PvP: Bullet Journal Support Thread Daily Battle Log | MyFitnessPal | IG: @lackluxx Link to post
Jord Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 wearing your hair down is for chicks who are not at the gym for their gainz just kidding, no judgement, you can wear your hair however you want. 6 Quote Jǫrð, Delvian Nomad - Level 12 { Battle Log } Link to post
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