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THE CHALLENGE HAS BEGUN. NO MORE ENTRIES ALLOWED FOR THIS MONTH'S CHALLENGE!

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Questions belong in this thread (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showthread.php?t=30384).

This premise of this challenge is pretty simple: Each participant starts the month with 100 points. A point is deducted each time a workout is missed, a meal is missed, an unscheduled "cheat" meal or snack is consumed or a daily update to your official challenge post is missed. The goal, of course, is to finish the month with 100 points!

Here are the rules:

1) The challenge begins on April 1, 2007. You must have your starting post up by 7:00 AM (EST) on April 1, 2007.
2) It doesn't matter if you are cutting, bulking or maintaining. The common goal here is 100% consistency.
3) Each person participating in the challenge should start a post in this thread by the cut-off time. Your Official Challenge post must be updated each and every day. The updates won't take long (examples below). If you miss an update, you must deduct a point. Please note that you should edit your existing Official Challenge post--don't start a new post every day.
4) Miss a workout for any reason, deduct a point.
5) Miss a meal for any reason, deduct a point.
6) Eat an unscheduled "cheat" meal or snack, deduct a point.

Feel free to post before/after pictures if you like (optional).

Of course this challenge is based on the honor system. You can cheat, but that would be pointless.

Here's an example Official Challenge post (feel free to copy and paste, substituting your own information):

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Sample Official "100 Challenge" post


GOAL: Cutting


COMMENT: I want to reduce my body fat to 8%.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Stationary bike, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: chest & triceps (PM)
Tuesday: Stationary bike, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM)
Wednesday: Stationary bike, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: back & biceps (PM)
Thursday: Stationary bike, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM)
Friday: Stationary bike, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: delts & traps (PM)
Saturday Stationary bike, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: legs (PM)
Sunday: Stationary bike, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM)


MEAL SCHEDULE
Six meals per day, one cheat meal per week.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 200 pounds
BODY FAT: 9.8%
ARMS: 16.75"
CALVES: 16.5"
CHEST: 42.75"
FOREARMS: 13.5"
HIPS: 38.75"
THIGHS: 24"
WAIST: 32.5"


END STATS
WEIGHT:
BODY FAT:
ARMS:
CALVES:
CHEST:
FOREARMS:
HIPS:
THIGHS:
WAIST:


DAILY LOG (Note: Each entry should be completed the day after, or at the end of the same day after all meals/workouts are completed. Please be sure to keep a running total of your points, as shown below.)

APR 1: I did my cardio and ate all meals as scheduled.
-0 points [100 points]

APR 2: My car broke down and I missed my back workout. I walked to Burger King for dinner and had an unscheduled cheat meal.
-2 points [98 points]

APR 3: I missed my cardio today, but ate all meals as scheduled.
-1 point [97 points]

APR 4:

APR 5: I missed yesterday's update, but I did my delts and traps workout yesterday, and ate all meals as scheduled (including my scheduled cheat meal). Today I did my cardio, ate all meals as scheduled and did my leg workout.
-1 point [96 POINTS]

You get the idea.....

gazareth's April "100 Challenge" post


GOAL: Cutting - I'll be following my SGX program until the last day of April.


COMMENT: I want to continue to make progress with fat loss, strength gains and fitness. Visible abs at rest would be nice :D
I got 100 points in March so the bar is set at a high level for April. I can repeat March's success if I just apply the same self-discipline and commitment :tu:


WORKOUT SCHEDULE (SGX)
Monday: 45 mins cardio AM, Chest/biceps PM
Tuesday: 45 mins cardio AM, Legs/shoulders PM
Wednesday: 45 mins cardio AM, Legs/shoulders PM (if not done on Tuesday), football PM (optional)
Thursday: 45 mins cardio AM, Outdoor rugby training PM (optional)
Friday: 45 mins cardio AM, Back/triceps PM
Saturday EITHER 45 mins cardio AM OR rugby match PM
Sunday: 45 mins cardio AM


MEAL SCHEDULE
6 meals a day as per SGX programme - one cheat day per week (Saturday; Easter weekend it'll be the Sunday so I can enjoy the family roast :D ).


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 172lbs (on 31/3/07)


END STATS
WEIGHT: 172lbs


DAILY LOG

Sunday 1st April: I started April as I finished March - spot on in every way. I woke up around 10, did my cardio, then ate my meals at the appropriate times and with the right macros. I look and feel great. With this and my potential flat purchase, I feel like things are falling into place for my life. Now I just need a woman :blank: -0 points 100 points

Monday 2nd April: I am about to have meal 6 - tuna and pasta :D SwoleCat told me I shouldn't have pasta more than once a week, and I haven't had it in about a month so I figure it's time to break it out and enjoy it for my second PWO meal :) I usually update right before I go to bed but who knows when I'll be able to get back on the site today, what with all the Digg users? I did my cardio, ate 5 clean meals (about to have #6, natch) and had a good chest&biceps session. Going to have to do legs&shoulders tomorrow sans personal trainer - a new challenge, and I'm relishing it! -0 points 100 points

Tuesday 3rd April: Textbook training day - cardio, 6 clean meals and legs & shoulders session. Dunno what else to say about the day really... -0 points 100 points

Wednesday 4th April: Today is the 1 year anniversary of my transformation. Toot! I'm starting to get addicted to weights - I was kinda gutted that today isn't a training day when I woke up. Anyway, I did my cardio as always (1 session missed since SGX start - 50 odd days now, I think that's quite good going!) and ate 6 good meals. -0 points 100 points

Thursday 5th April: Pretty standard day really. I did my cardio (it was tough as I still have DOMS from Tuesday's deeeeeeep squats), ate 6 clean meals (mmm oatmeal and Nitrean for meal 5 :D ) and even went for a run tonight. Did 5.5km in just over 30 mins - I have a 10km on the 21st May so I'm trying to get in shape for it! -0 points 100 points

Friday 6th April: DAY OFF! Woo! Did my cardio a bit later than usual as I slept in for an extra hour or two :D Had 6 clean meals - I was able to be creative and fit my macros around the family BBQ in the evening too :) - and had a good back/tris session. CHEAT DAY MANANA!! -0 points 100 points

Saturday 7th April: No rugby today so I did my cardio. It's a cheat day so I can't lose points for anything I eat, mwahahaha. Therefore, I'm doing my update now :D Still, I'll eat reasonably sensibly as I don't like how I feel when I eat junk :) I just ate breakfast; a bacon sandwich, a banana, a toasted hot cross bun and a scoop of Nitrean with milk. It was great :tucool: -0 points 100 points

Sunday 8th April: First points off for me since late February. As discussed in this thread and in my journal, I decided to have a cheat meal today - family Easter lunch - so that's -1. Then later in the day I broke down and had some chocolate. I'm slightly annoyed about that, but to be honest it doesn't bother me. The key thing is to be back on the strict-train tomorrow! I couldn't do LISS cardio fasted this morning as the gym was shut for Easter, but I found a good compromise - I went to cricket training. That lasted 90 minutes, and afterwards I went for a light jog around the fields for 20 mins. That makes up for the lack of "formal" cardio on this one-off occasion I feel. If you disagree - fuck you ;) -2 points 98 points

Monday 9th April: Day off (bank holiday). Did cardio & weights as scheduled. Ate 3 clean meals... and then the wheels came off. I got invited to a BBQ so I moseyed on over expecting there to be chicken and stuff that I could eat and still hit my macros... there was but there was also burgers, cakes and stuff. I could have resisted but I didn't want to. Then my mate called and asked me if I wanted to go to the pub as a mutual friend was in town for the first time in a while and was only here for a few days. I didn't have to have a beer while I was there but I did - thankfully I didn't have more than one. So a minor wobble for me here - I will repeat something that stood me in good stead in February: I WILL NOT LOSE ANOTHER POINT THIS MONTH. There. -2 points 96 points

Tuesday 10th April: Normal service has been resumed. 6 clean meals, cardio & and a great legs/shoulders session. See journal for more info :) -0 points 96 points

Wednesday 11th April: I was glad of a day off weights today. I did my cardio this morning, ate 6 clean meals (mmm steak) and played football tonight. I ran my arse off and every single inch of my legs is aching right now. I see it as a good sign of progress that my legs are going before my lungs! -0 points 96 points

Thursday 12th April: Cardio, 6 good meals and rugby training. Rugby was good - I feel very fit, fast and strong at the moment. I'm in the team for the last match of the season on Saturday. I can't wait! -0 points 96 points

Friday 13th April: Today was a good day. I did my cardio, ate 6 clean meals and had a good back/triceps session. Deadlifts make me feel alive like nothing else. I don't love doing them as much as squats - I get a great rush from those! I went to a gig tonight (on my own, I got turned down :cry: ) and then went to meet my friends in the pub. I drove so I wouldn't feel tempted to cheat, and it worked! I had fun without spending a penny on transport (except petrol) or drinks (my friends paid for my diet pepsis, heh). Hurrah! -0 points 96 points

Saturday 14th April: Rugby was cancelled at 1pm (3pm kick off). Rubbish, I was really looking forward to it. Cheat day so can't mark down for food (good job, hate to think how much sugar I've had today!) -0 points 96 points

Sunday 15th April: I'm losing points in 2s this month it seems. I didn't do cardio today - no excuses, I just wanted to sleep in :D I ate 4 clean meals and then gorged on cookies and white bread. Carb-craving-o-rama. 6th meal about to be had, will be clean. -2 points 94 points

Monday 16th April: Cardio, 6 clean meals and chest/biceps. Unfortunately I binged on sweet stuff between meals 5 & 6! -1 point 93 points (I edited this on 18th, dunno why but I seemed to forget about deducting this point :confused: )

Tuesday 17th April: 6 clean meals (mmm steak and sweet potato for PWO meal 2 :D ), cardio and legs session. I have hurt my shoulder so I couldn't do the shoulder section of my workout :( I should be OK to do back and possibly triceps on Friday, I'll have to play it by ear. I'm more concerned about cricket match on Saturday (first game of the season) and the "friendly" rugby match on Sunday; an inter-club game between the Over 30s and Under 30s! -0 points 93 points

Wednesday 18th April: 5 clean meals, cardio and a game of football. Spoiled by some stupid cheating at meal 5; see journal for details :rolleyes: -1 point 92 points

Thursday 19th April: 2 cheat meals this evening - I went to London for a gig. This was more about poor planning than poor will power. Bum. -2 points 90 points

Friday 20th April: It feels good to be back on track today after a couple of bad days this week. I had a good back & tris workout, did my cardio and ate 6 clean meals. I'm going to moderate my cheat day tomorrow a bit more than I usually do to compensate for my indiscretions in the past few days :o -0 points 90 points

Saturday 21st April: Cheat day; didn't feel like I deserved it this week :o I need to have a good 9 days to end this month on a high note before I re evaluate where I'm going next. I want to do a slow bulk at some point, but I wouldn't mind getting just a bit leaner first... we'll see. -0 points 90 points

Sunday 22nd April: More cheats. Bleh. -2 points 88 points

Monday 23rd April: A good day; cardio, 6 meals and weights. Super. -0 points 88 points

Tuesday 24th April: Same as yesterday. I feel back in the groove. Let's hope it lasts :) -0 points 88 points

Wednesday 25th April: Good day again; 6 clean meals, cardio and football tonight. I am having my cheat day tomorrow as we're having a work social evening out; I'll do my normal meals for the first 4 meals so I can relax and enjoy myself in the evening. I'm going to strive to make healthy food choices and not go mental with sugars tho. -0 points 88 points

Thursday 26th April: I did my cardio this morning, and I'm about to go out for dinner and enjoy my week's cheat meal. I've actually eaten on plan all day, except for having milk rather than water in my 2nd Nitrean shake this afternoon :p I'm going to choose something healthy in the restaurant, only eat until I'm full (rather than just eat everything on the plate!) and won't have a starter/side. I may have a chocolate bar afterwards. I will also have one alcoholic beverage. A moderate cheat evening for the week :) Anyway I can't lose any points for nutrition from here, so... -0 points 88 points

Friday 27th April: Cardio, 6 clean meals and a great weights workout. -0 points 88 points

Saturday 28th April: No cardio today as I was playing cricket. We lost :( It was a challenge in terms of scheduling my meals, and I had to be content with Nitrean and PB while everyone else was eating their sandwiches and cakes in the tea interval, but I managed fine. I also ate my other meals without problems/cheats etc. -0 points 88 points

Sunday 29th April: The ultimate lazy Sunday. Cardio done and all meals OK. -0 points 88 points

Monday 30th April: Perfection once again. Cardio, 6 good meals and the first workout of my new routine. It was a good day and I had an awesome PWO meal of brown rice, prawns, peppers, onions and broccoli in a little soy sauce. It's 9.30 and I've finished my meal prep for tomorrow now, which is nice! I need to remember to get some chicken breast out of the freezer tonight. -0 points 88 points


FINAL SCORE: 88 points

I'll update the end weight tomorrow, but I'd be surprised if it's even 1 pound lower than the start weight due to all the food cheating that went on. I think I missed 2 workouts this month (both cardio), so it's obvious that when I have troubles it's more to do with the nutrition side of things :whistle: The first 7 days and the last 8 were perfect, so that's half a month's worth right there... shame about the middle 15 days :lol:
Anyway I feel like I'm back in my groove and I'm ready to go "balls to the wall" for May. My goal is to be in a position to finish cutting by the end of the month. If I'm not... well so be it, but at least I'll know that I've given it everything. Hasta Mayo...

GOAL: Cutting

COMMENT: I plan to start my official cut this month and I want to loose approximately 7% BF before June. I am doing Chad Waterbury's Summer Project (http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=1140463)

WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Full Body Weight training (PM)
Tuesday: HIIT (cardio) (PM)
Wednesday: Full Body Weight training (PM)
Thursday: HIIT (cardio) (PM)
Friday: Full Body Weight training (PM)
Saturday: HIIT (cardio) (PM)
Sunday: Rest

MEAL SCHEDULE
Six meals per day, one cheat meal per week (Friday or Saturday night).

STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 198.4 pounds
BODY FAT: 16.4%
ARMS: 15"
CALVES: 15"
CHEST: 43"
THIGHS: 25"
STOMACH: 38"

END STATS
WEIGHT: 192.6 pounds
BODY FAT: 15.3%
ARMS: 15"
CALVES: 15"
CHEST: 42"
THIGHS: 24.5"
STOMACH: 36.5"

DAILY LOG

April 1: Falling head over heals 100 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=458936&postcount=106)
April 2: Where to begin 100 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=459949&postcount=112)
April 3: You be the jury 100 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=460256&postcount=113)
April 4: Another solid workout 100 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=461055&postcount=116)
April 5: Almost blew off cardio 100 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=461635&postcount=118)
April 6: Almost forgot to post 100 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=462332&postcount=122)
April 7: Trouble with take out :drool: 99 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=462771&postcount=125)
April 8: Believe it or not 99 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=463150&postcount=126)
April 9: Couldn't get to sleep at all last night 99 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=463846&postcount=127)
April 10: Just blow it off 99 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=464390&postcount=134)
April 11: He got his "Mojo" back 99 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=465005&postcount=137)
April 12: The Six Million Dollar Man 99 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=465656&postcount=142)
April 13: I can't believe how time flies 99 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=466263&postcount=148)
April 14: More self restraint :doh: 98 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=466636&postcount=152)
April 15: No chance to sit down and relax 98 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=467261&postcount=157)
April 16: I feel tight all over 98 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=467784&postcount=158)
April 17: Sprints knocked the wind out of me 98 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=468400&postcount=165)
April 18: I really hope the sun shines 98 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=469140&postcount=168)
April 19: Everything was going right :mad: 97 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=469686&postcount=174)
April 20: I did extremely well 97 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=470337&postcount=186)
April 21: I forgot to post :doh: 96 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=470716&postcount=189)
April 22: I didn't cave in 96 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=471117&postcount=190)
April 23: Jumping jacks torched my calfs 96 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=471696&postcount=191)
April 24: Ready for a change 96 Points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=472352&postcount=192)
April 25: I almost cried on the spot 96 Points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=472917&postcount=195)
April 26: It's hard not to work out 96 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=473815&postcount=208)
April 27: The party finally ended :cry: 94 Points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=474306&postcount=213)
April 28: This uplanned break has me down :( 93 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=474570&postcount=216)
April 29: I woke up feeling better :nod: 92 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=474776&postcount=219)
April 30: A little good... ;) A little Bad... :eek: 90 points (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=475363&postcount=220)

My first challenge as JST. I'm in!

GOAL: Cutting


COMMENT: Body fat reduction.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Weight Training Triceps, Chest and Shoulders (AM), Elliptical 20 Min HIIT (PM)
Tuesday: Weight Training Biceps, Back, Forearms (AM), Elliptical 20 Min HIIT (PM)
Wednesday: Weight Training, Abs, Elliptical 20 Min HIIT (PM)
Thursday: Weight Training, Legs, Elliptical 20 Min HIIT (PM)
Friday: Elliptical 20 Min HIIT (AM)
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: Repeat starting from Monday


MEAL SCHEDULE
Six meals per day, one cheat meal per week. Moderate alcohol intake one night a week.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 165 pounds
ARMS: 12.5"
CALVES: 15"
CHEST: 37"
FOREARMS: 11.5"
HIPS: 38"
THIGHS: 22"
WAIST: 32.25"


END STATS
WEIGHT:
BODY FAT:
ARMS:
CALVES:
CHEST:
FOREARMS:
HIPS:
THIGHS:
WAIST:


DAILY LOG

APR 1: All workouts completed and correct meals eaten [100]
APR 2: All workouts completed. Cheatmeal scheduled for this evening and moderate alcohol consumption today. Opening Day! [100]
APR 3: All workouts completed and correct meals eaten. [100]
APR 4: All workouts completed. Great ab routine today... gonna be sore tomorrow for sure. All meals good!. [100]
APR 5: Being sore after yesterdays ab routine was no joke... phew. Just finished my leg workout and I'll probably be hurting from that tomorrow as well. I thought about skipping my leg workout today as I have a rather large bruise on my right knee thats hindering some of the joint flexibility. I started in to my first leg exercise and realized it would not bother me too much so I went ahead and finished it out. Will be able to keep on schedule that way too. Anyways, got a LOT of real life stuff done yesterday and this morning, so today should be a good stress reliever and an easy day to get my meals in properly. --- Night edit --- well so much for that. Massively extended meeting this afternoon/evening killed my ability to get all my meals in... there goes my perfect score [99]
APR 6:All workouts completed and correct meals eaten [99]
APR 7: All workouts completed and kicked ass - correct meals eaten - early to bed on a Saturday.. imagine that. [99]
APR 8: Well... all workouts completed even with a little extra cardio than usual.. but then my family relentless badgered me because I created my own menu for Easter instead of eating the same junk they were eating. They wouldn't leave it alone until I had this ridiculously tiny sliver of cheesecake no more than a half inch wide at the widest. I still ate it.. so I'm still deducting a point. Weak. [98]
APR 9: By far my meanest, most brutal ab workout to date but man the pump afterwards was killllller. All meals eaten as scheduled with some new recipes utilized today. Nothing like a little variety. [98]
APR 10: All workouts completed and good meals eaten. [98]
APR 11: Woke up a little late today but it shouldnt effect my schedule adversely... will update later. Managed to get everything in. [98]
APR 12: I ate wonderfully and got my workouts in but happy hour turned into a late night and considering how much booze was had.. I'd feel guilty if I didn't take a point away. So I am. [97]
APR 13: Missed update :( [96]
APR 14: Missed update :( [95]
APR 15: Everything completed [95]
APR 16: Great workout, all meals [95]
APR 17: Best chest workout in a long time..really felt tight today. All meals [95]

Carddante's Challenge

Goal: Lose 10 lbs of fat and 3% body fat, gain muscle mass. I would also like to add 1/2 inch to my arms and lose at least 1 inch from my waist.

Comment: I did great last month! Then the end of the month hit and I got super busy with school and the last few days killed me. That carried over into the first day of April but I'm back on the horse again.

Workout Schedule:
Monday: 60 minutes lower body
Tuesday: 60 minutes upper body
Wednesday: 20 min HIIT
Thursday: 20 min HIIT
Friday: 60 minutes lower body
Saturday: 60 minutes upper body
Sunday: 20 min HIIT

Starting Stats:
Weight: 208 lbs
BF%: 17.4%
Neck:
Shoulders:
Chest:
Waist:
Hips:
Biceps:
Forearms:
Quads:
Calves:

April 1: Missed my update. -1 [99 pts]
April 2: Decent day. -0 [99 pts]
April 3: I think the best part of getting in line fitness wise is that I rarely have to think about how I am eating any more. I just do it right as a sort of second nature. Another decent day but work and school are really kicking my ass right now. I'm only getting about 5 hours of sleep a night and I know it's effecting my workouts. It should last about a week and a half more and then I will be back on a decent schedule again. Heres holding out hope. -0 [99 pts]
April 4: Unplanned meal. Ugh. -1 [98 pts]
April 5: This month has not started out as well as last month. It's not that I'm off the wagon. It's just that all of my other stuff is all hitting at the same time and I can't seem to juggle everything without dropping the exercise ball. Yesterday I only got 4 hours of sleep because I was working on everything else. I'm really hoping to take the weekend to recharge and get back on the right foot on Monday. -1 [97 pts]
April 6: It was a good day. -0 [97 pts]
April 7: Missed update. CRAP! That's the first one that I've missed! -2 [95 pts]
April 8: Missed update. CRAP! That's the second one that I've missed! -2 [93 pts]
April 9: Missed update. -2 [91 pts]
April 10: Yesterday was the first day that I can call a good day in a long time. I'm running low on all of my supplies right now (protein bars, almonds, fresh fruit, etc) but I still managed to keep myself going according to plan. And I'm updating for the first time in half a week. Four more days and I'll be back to a normal schedule (read: sleeping more than 4 hours a night). -0 [91 pts]
April 11: Great day yesterday! The first performance of the show I've been working on (and the reason for all of my stress over the last two weeks) went great! In celebration I went out and had a beer with the cast afterwards. Hey, it was the first beer I've had since January. I was okay with it. :) -1 [90 pts]
April 12: Another good day. Finally got a decent amount of sleep Wed night and Thursday night. Still, I'm exhausted and I know that until I get back to my normal sleep schedule, I'm going to feel this way. I can't wait for this weekend to be over and next week to start so I can get back to my normal life. -0 [90 pts]
April 13: No update -1 [89 pts]
April 14: No update -1 [88 pts]
April 15: Finally, it's all over. I've been kind of cryptic in this journal for the last two weeks, losing a LOT of points and not really giving an explanation other than "I'm really busy." Allow me to enlighten those of you who care. Two weeks ago I gave one of my final presentations as a graduate student. It was the culmination of more than 4 months of extensive research, long hours of writing, painstaking editing and finally, the presentation. It was great to be finished. But instead of taking some time off, like a smart person would, I jumped right into helping with something else.

The fraternity I was a member of as an undergrad, Sigma Phi Epsilon, was participating in the school's annual Spirit Week and were in desperate need of help. Since I graduated in 2003, someone forgot to pass on the lessons of how to put together a decent show for this spirit week, at Wichita State called Hippodrome. As my fiance was one the director from the sorority they teamed with, Delta Gamma, I couldn't stand by and watch them fall on their faces. So for the last two weeks I have been doing the following: 6 am- get up, go to work; 6 pm- come home, class or work out; 8 pm- help out with Hippodrome either by building sets, helping them direct the show or a million other things that needed to be done to put the show on by last week. This would typically go until 2 am when I would finally get home to get around 4 hours of sleep until 6 am rolled around and I would head off to work again. Needless to say, after two solid weeks of doing this I was exhausted.

Like I said in my April 11 update, the Wed performance went great. Saturday's performance was even better, in my opinion and while I am not happy with the results of the judging (we took third), I know that those kids put on the best show they could have put on. They thanked me so many times for my help because without my help, they likely would not have done as well as they did. So I am happy with how it turned out, even if I don't like the results. More than that, though, I am happy because over the last two weeks (and even the last 4 months) I have had the opportunity to bond and make friendships with a whole new generation of my fraternity that I probably would have never been close to otherwise. They have become very close to me (trial by fire will do that!) and I know that I set an example for them for the future, that when it is their turn to lead, they will know what to do. For that alone, I am glad that I put in countless hours and lost more sleep than I care to admit for this show.

Anyways, this morning I was back on track. My measurements went great- down 2 more lbs and a half a body fat %, so thought I was not as dedicated as I would have liked over the past two weeks, I know that the minor things I did do to keep on track worked. And I've got an appointment with the weights this afternoon for a grueling upper body workout. I'm looking forward to it. -0 [88 pts]
April 16: Ah, it feels great to be focused again. -0 [88 pts]
April 17: Another good day, albeit I had a bit of a cheat moment when I snacked on some ice cream. Not much, but enough to warrant a -1. [87 pts]
April 18: Works a killer but at least my nutrition is staying on track. I can't wait until after graduation (3 weeks and counting) so I have time to get more than 6 hours of sleep a night. -0 [87 pts]
April 19: Dammit. I missed my update on an otherwise good day. -1 [86 pts]
April 20: A good day but I ended up having an unscheduled cheat meal. -1 [85 pts]
April 21: Well crap. I got so busy doing stuff around the house yesterday that I forgot to post. -1 [84 pts]
April 22: Sunday was a good day. I got a crapload done around the house and didn't find myself wanting to cheat at all. -0 [84 pts]
April 23: An otherwise great day all the way til the end. But then after one of my MBA classes had our final (3 hours of grueling test-taking) we all decided to go out for a beer in celebration. It was worth it. :D -1 [83 pts]
April 24: Oh man, my workout last night was so exhausting that I felt like I was going to throw up at the end of it. I had to rest on the stairs for five minutes after I was done because I couldn't get up the stairs! Great day. -0 [83 pts]
April 25:

Ending Stats:
Weight: lbs
BF%: %
Neck:
Shoulders:
Chest:
Waist:
Hips:
Biceps:
Forearms:
Quads:
Calves:

GOAL: Cutting


COMMENT: In this month I want to cut hard and drop around 14lbs


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Elliptical, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM)
Tuesday: Elliptical, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: Chest & Abs (PM)
Wednesday: Elliptical, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM)
Thursday: Elliptical, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM)Weight training: legs (PM)
Friday: Elliptical, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM)
Saturday Rower, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: back & traps(PM)
Sunday: Rower, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM) ; Weight training: shoulders & arms (PM)


MEAL SCHEDULE
Six meals per day


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 273 pounds
BODY FAT: C.20%
ARMS: 16.5"
CALVES: 16.5"
CHEST: 48"
FOREARMS: 13.5"
HIPS: 46."
THIGHS: 28"
WAIST: 43"


END STATS
WEIGHT:
BODY FAT:
ARMS:
CALVES:
CHEST:
FOREARMS:
HIPS:
THIGHS:
WAIST:


DAILY LOG

APR 1: I did my cardio, hit all my meals and had an awesome arm workout. [100 points]

APR 2: I did my cardio and got an early night. [100 points]

APR 3: Hit my cardio and burned out my chest workout. I must consider working my obliques less as they are the culprit of my waist measurement increasing. [100 points]

APR 4: Did my cardio and bowled a Personal Best in the evening. [100 points]

APR 5: Did my cardio. Work night out this evening. I'm going to opt for one diet soda and then get myself off to the gym. [100 points]

APR 6: Good Friday meaning late cardio. I adjusted the rest of my meals accordingly and took in a 7 mile hill walk. [100 points]

APR 7: Cardio done, must check football schedule to time workout.:lol: +general naughtiness last night. Claiming this as a cheat meal. [100 points]

APR 8: Cardio done, time to relax and avoid easter eggs. Duly done. Owing to Bank Holiday, moved workout to today when gym is open :nope: [100 points]

APR 9: Nothing unusual to report [100 points]

APR 10: Skipped cardio, feel dreadful. Will beback at it tomorrow but will overindulge on pasta post workout tonight as it usually helps me back on track. [99 points]

APR 11: I've been fighting this cold for a few days, getting extra sleep in, but it's not working. Skipped cardio again in lieu of an extra hour in bed. [98 points]

APR 12: As yesterday :spank: [97 points]

APR 13: Felt bad, so did some cardio, it was lacklustre, but it was there. [97 points]

APR 14: Missed update yesterday [96 points]

APR 15: Most definately the day for a cheat meal. Fired up the BBQ and ate a lot of meat. :eat: [96 points]

Not At All Well:
APR 16: missed cardio, missed update [94 points]

APR 17: ditto [92 points]

APR 18: ditto [90 points]

APR 19: All good (though I feel like crap) [90 points]

APR 27: Well, what a disgrace. :mad: I've been horridly ill, so have skipped the gym. I've eaten well though, so the damage is limited. Better still, I'm just heading off to the gym for my cardio :claphigh: -14 points. [76 points]

APR 28: It's funny really. You get into the cycle of missing a workout, then another etc. And you feel bad. So you do less. It's a horrid downward spiral, and the longer it goes on, the harder it is to counter it. I banged out my cardio. Had I done nothing for the rest of the day, I would've been content. I'm just gutted that this is my lowest 100 challenge total and represents more wasted time reaching my goal. But it's done now, I can't change the past, just learn from it and change the future. [76 points]

APR 29: Great day. 100% [76 points]

GOAL: Loose some bodyfat, run 10km in 43 min


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Day 1: Rest
Day 2: Cardio
Day 3: Weight training (Full body)
Day 4: Cardio
...start over...loop this thing...

MEAL SCHEDULE

Just eat quality and healthy food
One cheatmeal per week
Drink a lot of water

About -400 calories per day

STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 65kg
BODY FAT: 11-13%?
ARMS: 31cm
CALVES: 37cm
CHEST: 93cm
FOREARMS: 25.5cm
HIPS: 90cm
THIGHS: 54cm
WAIST: 80cm


END STATS
WEIGHT: 64kg
BODY FAT: 10-12%?
ARMS: 31
CALVES: 37
CHEST: 92.5
FOREARMS: 25.5
HIPS: 89
THIGHS:54
WAIST: 78

DAILY LOG:
April 1: Food ok, Restday, But I helped my mom to move so I was carrying her belongings all day... What a nice cardio ;)
- 0 pts [100 pts]
April 2: Food ok, Low intensive cardio for about 2 hours.
- 0 pts [100 pts]
April 3: Food ok, Weighttraining done. I missed the update day one and two so I reduct two points here... Good start here I'm an idiot...
- 2 pts [98 pts]
April 4: Food ok, as allways ;) Cardio done
-0pts [98 pts]

April 5: Food ok, Rest day today
-0 pts [98 pts]
April 6: Food ok, Cardio done
-0 pts [98 pts]
April 7: Weightlifting done! Food will be ok, Cheatmeal today... If I fail I'll deduct a point tomorrow. Im going away for easten dinner and I don´t have access to internet there, so I make my update right now.
Happy easter!
-0 pts: [98 pts]
April 8: I'm back, I did my cardio and I have eaten my food.
-0 pts [98 pts]

April 9: Restday! Food ok, I have a little problem with the water on restdays but I try... Today I have drinked about 1.5 l water and that's ok...
-0 pts [98 pts]
April 10: Cardio, First time outside this year. A little bit too cold so I will do my cardio indoors for a couple weeks more... Food ok!
-0 pts [98 pts]
April 11: Weightlifting, I didn't had any strength today but I managed to do it... Food is fine
-0 pts [98 pts]
April 12: Cardio Powerwalking for about an hour and a half, Food ok
-0 pts [98 pts]

April 13: Restday! Food ok a little bit to few calories today aprox -700 from my daily needs...but It's cheatday tomorrow so...
-0 pts [98 pts]
April 14: Missed my cardio today, food ok
-1 pts [97 pts]
April 15: Did my weights, food ok...
-0 pts [97 pts]
April 16: Cardioday, I hade 177 in avg. heart rate 45 min of. Foods ok, but I havn't eaten my last meal yet I will...
-0 pts [97 pts]

April 17: Restday, however I felt guilty for my missed cardio the 14:th so I did it today... well no +points... food ok as allways ;)
-0 pts [97 pts]
April 18: Cardio! Running outdoors again but today it was freezing... food ok
-0 pts [97 pts]
April 19: Missed my weigthlifting today, this is not good at all :( food ok...
-1 pts [96 pts]
April 20: Cardio, I took a long powerwalk, food ok
-0 pts [96 pts]

April 21: Restday, food ok ( I missed this update)
-1 pts [95]
April 22: Cardio, Powerwalking. food ok
-0 pts [95 pts]
April 23: Weightlifting today, but I replaced it with cardio, new record 10km in 46 min! :), food ok
-0 pts [95 pts]
April 24: Cardio, Powerwalking, food ok
-0 pts [95 pts]

April 25: Restday, However I did cardio and I made a new record again 10km in less than 44 min :D, food ok.
-0 pts [95 pts]
April 26: Cardio, I did some lifting aswell... Food ok
-0 pts [95 pts]
April 27: Weightlifting and food ok...
-0 pts [95 pts]
April 28: Missed my cardio today.. I havee repainted the house all day... food ok..
-1 pts [94 pts]

April 29: Restday! food ok
-0 pts [94 pts]
April 30: Cardio: Just finished a 13km long run it took about an hour. Food ok, I have my cheatday today :D mmm red meet and a glas of wine...
-0 pts [94 pts]

SUMMARY:

Im not totally satisfied with my results, I failed my goal 10km in 43 min (PB 10km 43.48) but it's quite ok... I have't dropped any weight (1kg) but that is good I'd like to weight about 70kg but I will accomplish that in this autumn i think.
I can hardly see my abs, I'v got a 4-pack right now so I belive that my abs will be visible quite well in june. May will be a "cut from hell" ;)
3 pts for this period was "missed the update" so in reallity I have a total of 96 pts an that is not bad at all.
Well thats it for now, Take care!

GOAL: Cutting fat (first priority) but also retain or if possible increase lean mass. At the end of this challenge I have lost at least 2 kg's of bodyfat, and kept or increased my lean mass.

COMMENT: That corresponds to 18,2 %bf in the end of the challenge.

Special rules for me:
* Reach my goal for the month: +5 points
* Not reach my goal for the month: -5 points
* I'm traveling quite a bit, so I won't deduct for not reporting if I announced that in advance.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Weight training (whole body) + 20 minutes on the bike, Walk 30 minutes+
Tuesday: Walk 30 minutes+
Wednesday: Walk 30 minutes+
Thursday: Weight training (whole body) + 20 minutes on the bike, Walk 30 minutes+
Friday: Walk 30 minutes+
Saturday: Weight training (whole body) + 20 minutes on the boke, Walk 60 minutes+
Sunday: Walk 90 minutes+


MEAL SCHEDULE

6 meals per day - good food and quantities - following Berardis principles (post-workout drink on weight training days in addition to the other meals).
Supplements: Omega-3, milk protein blend, whey protein, maltrodextrin.
90% adherence - that's 4 meals per week non-conforming. Each meal beyond that = deducted points. If I'm really going overboard on one or several of those meals, I'll also deduct a point.

STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 156,9 pounds
BODY FAT: 20,5%
ARMS: 11,4"
CALVES: 14,2"
CHEST: 38"
SHOULDERS: 44,8"
FOREARMS: 10,8"
HIPS: 36,8"
THIGHS: 21,9"
ABDOMEN: 35,1"


END STATS
WEIGHT: 157.3 (+0.4 lbs)
BODY FAT: 19.5 (-1%)
ARMS: 11.4" (+0")
CALVES: 14.3" (+0.1")
CHEST: 38.1" (+0.1")
SHOULDERS: 45,1" (+0.3")
FOREARMS: 11" (+0.2")
HIPS: 36.8" (+0")
THIGHS: 22.3" (+0.4")
ABDOMEN: 34.7" (-0.4") - fattest part of the belly, navel level
WAIST: 31.5" (-) - narrowest part of the belly

DAILY LOG:
April 1: First day was ok - good eating and 90 minutes of walking. Well, actually still only 30, but I'm on my way out for the remaining 60 minutes in a moment.
- 0 points [100 remaining]
April 2: Perfect eating, weight training but cycling instead of walking. That's ok anyway.
- 0 points [100 remaining]
April 3: Not so perfect eating - I missed a meal because I was stuck in a meeting. Otherwise, only good stuff and I got my 60 minutes of walking.
-1 points [99 remaining]
April 4: Nutrition-wise, a very good day. I also walked some 60 minutes as well as biking another 20 minutes. The "training" quote for the day is thus more than filled too. Ok - now I will go traveling and won't be back until Monday. I'm unfortunately expecting the negative points to accumulate during the weekend since I don't have access to a gym there.
- 0 points [99 remaining]
April 5: First traveling day. Quite ok eating according to the circumstances. I also did my walking. What I can't neglect though is that I missed a session in the gym!
-1 points [98 remaining]
April 6: Second traveling day. Once again, good eating - did my walking too (actually about twice as much).
-0 points [98 remaining]
April 7: Third traveling day. Still ok eating - had an Easter family dinner followed by some sweet stuff in the evening, that I count as my remaining 10%-meals for the week. Also took my walk for the day. However, another gym opportunity lost.
-1 points [97 remaining]
April 8: Fourth traveling day. Went overboard on the lunch - visited the McD place, and I'm not able to stay away from fries. Also another big family dinner in the afternoon (as usual when we go down south to visit my wifes family there are quite a few of those). Incomplete meal in the afternoon. No excuses and three points gone. I did my walking.
-3 points [94 remaining]
April 9: Fifth and last traveling day. Came home very late last night. Eating was decent according to circumstances, but I only have 1 remaining 10%-meal for the new week - had two incomplete meals without much protein and one skipped meal. No weight training, but I'll do that session on tuesday instead to make up for it. I'll still deduct a point because I didn't take my daily walk. Well, now I'm home (for a short while at least) and back into business again. Anyway - this trip clearly shows one of my big problems - how to handle food and training in a good way while I'm traveling.
-1 points [93 remaining]
April 10: Perfect day - all 6 meals in order, did my walking, did my weight training and the biking afterwards. I'm back home and that shows.
- 0 points [93 remaining]
April 11: Another good day - had all of my meals and they were good ones too. Even though it's unscheduled I visited the gym for some chest, shoulder and triceps training followed by 20 minutes of biking (did a few tough intervals). This should make up for my next Saturday training - going to miss that one since I'm going on the road again tomorrow. I also walked something like 75 minutes and biked at least 40 minutes. A rather active day. Well, my next update will be on Monday, if I don't find internet access where I'm going..
- 0 points [93 remaining]
April 12: First traveling day. Quite ok - no missed meals, did my walking too, and the weight training the day before.
-0 points [93 remaining]
April 13: Second traveling day. Still ok. Good eating all the way and took my walk.
-0 points [93 remaining]
April 14: Third traveling day. Not as good anymore. -2 points for "non-conforming meals". Lifting was not possible either, so another deducted point.
-3 points [90 remaining]
April 15: Last traveling day. A lousy on the road fast food meal (had a nice 600 km drive back too!) - that's a deducted point for sure. No walking either.
-2 points [88 remaining]
April 16: Home again, which shows - perfect eating. Had to choose between lifting and updating the page - easy choice, but still a deducted point for not updating in time. My points have been dropping rapidly again.. I doubt that I will reach my target due to the travels, but perhaps a perfect remaining 13 days will fix that.
-1 point [87 remaining]
April 17: Very good eating today as well - did some 90 minutes of walking to and from the train which felt very good.
-0 points [87 remaining]
April 18: Nutrition according to plan, and walked in total 60 minutes.
-0 points [87 remaining]
April 19: Very good eating, 30 minutes of walking, 20 minutes of biking, but alas, no lifting (-1 point). I promised my son to watch a hockey game together with him on TV, and after that it was too late. I don't regret the decision, and I'll lift tomorrow instead.
-1 point [86 remaining]
April 20: 6 of the 7 meals were very good - the last meal was one of my "10%-meals" (thus, no points deduced), where I chose to have some homebaked white bread to a spinach soup - not much of a cheat, but very very tasty. Lifted today instead of yesterday, had my 30 minute walk, and in addition something like 40 minutes of "transport" biking.
-0 points [86 remaining]
April 21: Crap day training wise, missed both my lifting and the walking. Gonna make up for it today, but still -2 points. Struggling a bit with my schedule right now. Had my remaining 10% meals as well.. otherwise good eating.
-2 points [84 remaining]
April 22: Very good day - lifted today instead, and did what I was supposed to in terms of eating and walking.
-0 points [84 remaining]
April 23: Another active day. 30 minutes of walking, 40 minutes of biking, weights and on top of that some excercise biking in the gym as well. Perfect eating.
-0 points [84 remaining]
April 24: Very good day, not much to say about it, except that I'm hungry!.
- 0 points [84 remaining]
April 25: Ugh! Forgot to update. -1 point. Otherwise a good day.
-1 points [83 remaining]
April 26: Job traveling, which meant that I had one lousy meal (the third of my four allowed meals).. was quite good otherwise since I brought a big protein drink and fruit as food in the car. No training today, but I've planned it for friday, so no deducted points this time for the lifting. I'll remove one for skipping my walk though.
-1 points [82 remaining]
April 27: No lifting (-1 point) - was too busy with other things. Otherwise a good day.
-1 points [81 remaining]
April 28: Lifting today! Yes! I love it. No walking.. pure laziness on my part so that's a definite -1 point again (have done more than I planned other days in the week though). Foodwise, well, ok, but my last 10% meal for the week is gone. I'm not going to meet my target..
-1 points [80 remaining]
April 29: Good day. Re-charging a bit on the food with more carbs since I dropped weight a little too fast, so I feel full of energy at the moment and completely satisfied for once. Heading out for my walk now.
-0 points [80 remaining]
April 30: Ok last final day - eating quite well, and did my walking. Time for the final report for the month. I have improved, but not terribly much. Over the month I have gained 0.9 kg (1.9 lbs) of lean mass, which is very good. I have also lost fat, -0.7 kg (-1.5 lbs). It's a move in the right direction, but a bit too slow. My body fat in the end of the month is 19.5%, which means that I didn't meet my target of 18.3% (didn't even come halfway). So.. -5 points for not meeting my target, and an end result of 75 points for this month! (in all honesty, I'm happy with these results).
-5 points [75 remaining]

[75 points]

This will be my first one of these, I'm looking forward to it.

Goal: Cutting while maintaining strength

STARTING STATS:
Weight: 188 lbs,
Body Fat %: Guessing I am somewhere from 12% to 17% body fat.

ENDING STATS:

MEAL SCHEDULE: 5 meals a day, one cheat meal a week. Up to 2 alcoholic beverages 2 nights a week.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE:
Monday: 35 mins LISS cardio (eliptical)
Tuesday: Weight Training: Back
Wednesday: 40 mins cardio class (calisthenics) or 35 mins LISS (eliptical)
Thursday: Weight Training: Chest & Biceps
Friday: 35 mins LISS cardio (eliptical)
Saturday: Weight Training: Legs
Sunday: Weight Training: Shoulders & Triceps


DAILY LOG:
April 1: Ate all meals and did my shoulders and triceps workout. Had one cheat meal
- 0 points [100 points]
April 2: Ate all meals and did 35 mins of cardio.
- 0 points [100 points]
April 3: Ate all meals and did back weight training. Went for a 25 min walk in the evening
- 0 points [100 points]
April 4: Ate all meals and did cardio class + abs.
-0 points [100 points]
April 5: Did chest + biceps workound and ate all meals
-0 points [100 points]
April 6: Did 40 mins of eliptical, was traveling today, so only ate 4 meals.
-1 point [99 points]
April 7: Ate all meals, missed legs workout because I was out of town
-1 point [98 points]
April 8: Ate all meals, missed shoulder + tri worout because gym was closed
-1 point [97 points]
April 9: Ate all meals, substituted shoulder + tri workout for cardio
-0 points [97 points]
April 10: Ate all meals and did Back workout in the evening
-0 points [97 points]
April 11: Ate all meals and did boot camp class
-0 points [97 points]
April 12: Ate all meals and did chest & triceps workout (deciding to do chest & triceps together now, will move biceps to shoulder day)
-0 points [97 points]
April 13: Ate all meals, but missed cardio - forgot to bring clothes to change into to work. Drank 4 beers
-3 points [94 points]
April 14: Ate all meals and did legs workout
-0 points [94 points]
April 15: Ate all meals and did shoulder workout - moving biceps to back day instead. Had 1 cheat meal.
-0 points [94 points]
April 16: Ate all meals and did 40 mins of cardio
-0 points [94 points]
April 17: Ate all meals and did Back + Biceps workout
-0 points [94 points]
April 18: Ate all meals and went to boot camp class
-0 points [94 points]
April 19: Ate all meals, had one cheat meal (was provided at work). Did chest + tricep workout
-1 point [93 points]
April 20: Ate all meals and did 40 mins of LISS cardio
-0 points [93 poins]
April 21: Ate all meals and did legs workout.
-0 points [92 points]
April 22: Missed 1 meal - was feeling a bit sick and got up late today. Did shoulders workout
-1 point [92 points]
April 23: Ate all meals and did 40 min of cardio
-0 points [92 points]
April 24: Ate all meals and did back workout
-0 points [92 points]
April 25: Ate all meals and did 35 mins of cardio
-0 points [92 points]
April 26: Ate all meals and did Chest + tricep workout
-0 points [92 points]
April 27: Ate all meals, but didn't get time to do any cardio. Had a cheat meal. Also had 3 beers in the evening.
-2 points [90 points]
April 28: Ate all meals and did legs workout
-0 points [90 points]
April 29: Ate all meals and did shoulders + abs workout.
-0 points [90 points]

GOAL: Weight loss/muscle build

COMMENT: I want to lose body fat while gaining muscle


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Weight Training Triceps, Chest and Shoulders, 30-45 minutes biking on street or trainer
Tuesday: Weight Training Biceps, Back, Forearms, 30-45 minutes biking on street or trainer
Wednesday: Weight Training Legs, Abs, Jog 1 hour
Thursday: , 30-45 minutes biking on street or trainer or Jog/run 1 hour
Friday: 30-45 minutes biking on street or trainer
Saturday: Football, Basketball or baseball game
Sunday: Jog 1 hour or 1 hour biking


MEAL SCHEDULE
Five meals per day, one cheat meal per week, one night moderate drinking.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 250 pounds
Everything is waiting for me to get what i need to measure.
BODY FAT: tbd
ARMS: tbd
CALVES: tbd
CHEST: tbd
FOREARMS: tbd
HIPS: tbd
THIGHS: tbd
WAIST: tbd


END STATS
WEIGHT:
BODY FAT:
ARMS:
CALVES:
CHEST:
FOREARMS:
HIPS:
THIGHS:
WAIST:

APR 1: I did my cardio plus got a lot more exercise as the fat guy on the trampoline I ate all meals as scheduled.
-0 points [100 points]
APR 2: Forgot to update at the end of the night. Had a nice good hard workout.
-1 point [99 points]

====Goals====
Fat loss - 8. month of transformation
NO ALCOHOL

====Comments====

====Diet====
5 meals per day, no cheat meals, lot of water.

Breakfast (7:30 AM): Tea and diet buiscuit or protein shake
Morning snack (10:30 AM): Fruits
Lunch (1:30 PM): Normal lunch
Afternoon snack (5 PM): Sallad or Fruits
Dinner (8 PM): Protein shake or family dinner

====Workout====
Monday: Weight training - legs & shoulders, Streching (30min)
Tuesday: Streching (30min), LISS cardio (45min running)
Wednesday: Weight training - abs & back, Streching (30min)
Thursday: Streching (30min), LISS cardio (45min running)
Friday: Weight training - arms & chest, Streching (30min)
Saturday: Streching (30min), HIIT cardio (20-30min stationary bike or stepper)
Sunday: Rest - no training

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STARTING STATS
WEIGHT:
BODY FAT:
CHEST:
HIPS:
WAIST:

====Daily reports====

Start: 100 points

[Week 1]
01.Apr.2007: [100 points]
Sunday=rest day.
02.Apr.2007: [100 points]
Great start of this months challenge. Finally I made one good weight training. Ate clean all day long. Had good sleep. Feeling good.
03.Apr.2007: [99 points]
Missed morning snack (pissed off because of that). Had good training and excelent meals. Feeling good.
04.Apr.2007: [98 points]
Missed training, clean meals.
05.Apr.2007: [98 points]
Clean meals, good training. My Easter holidays started today, so I'll substitute weight trainings with cardio trainings while I'm out of the town (until next Wednesday). In next period I will have a lot of business trips so it will be difficult to keep my meals clean, but I'll do my best.
06.Apr.2007: [98 points]
Excelent training (6km running by the sea). Clean meals.
07.Apr.2007: [98 points]
Another clean day with good training (but not so good like yesterday because of some strange pain in my left leg).
08.Apr.2007 - 15.Apr.2007: [87 points]
In this period I had some difficulties in Internet access because I was out of the town. I also had serious problems with cardio training since my leg started to hurt me very seriously. My food was preety much clean and I was doing regular updates in my notebook. I lost 11 more points mainly because of the trainings as I was unable to run but I missed couple of meals also because of several meetings I had last week.
As I'm still out of the town (I'm returning to the office next Monday). I'll try to make updates directly on site and stick to the plan as much as possible.
16.Apr.2007 - 23.Apr.2007: [79 points]
Returned to home yesterday. In next couple of days I do not expect further trips so I will hopefully manage to follow the plan. Most of the lost points in this period were because of missed meals as I managed to keep on with trainings (actually, I missed only one weight training).
24.Apr.2007: [79 points]
No lost points today. Great (but slightly shorter) cardio training. Good and clean meals.
25.Apr.2007: [79 points]
Another good day. It's nice to be back on the track :)


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END STATS
WEIGHT:
BODY FAT:
CHEST:
HIPS:
WAIST:

GOAL: Bulk

BODY TYPE: Mesomorph

COMMENT:
This will be my seventh challenge to date, I finished last month with 96 points. I was cutting for the first five months & last month I had a maintenance period. During my cutting period, I dropped 26lbs in weight with minimal loss in muscle. This month I plan to switch to a bulking program in order to gain 6-8lbs of muscle. Depending on my success this month I will decide to go for a second month or not. The extra calorie intake will be a challenge in its self, but I intend to hit my goal intake everyday so I can get the maximum gains in mass.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE:
Monday: Weight Training: Chest & Arms
Tuesday: Tag Rugby Training or Cardio - HIIT (PM)
Wednesday: Weight Training: Legs & Abs
Thursday: Tag Rugby Training or Cardio - HIIT (PM)
Friday: Weight Training: Back & Shoulders
Saturday: Day off or other activity e.g. Surfing
Sunday: Tag Rugby Match or Day Off


MEAL SCHEDULE:

Basal Metobolic Rate = 2014 Calories
Active Metobolic Rate = 3150 Calories
Bulking Calorie Intake (+1000) = 4150 Calories

Six meals a day of Calories = 690 Calories

STARTING STATS:
WEIGHT: 198lbs
BODY FAT: 12.5% (Health Central)
ARMS: 13.25" (Myotape)
CALVES: 17.25" (Myotape)
CHEST: 41.5" (Myotape)
FOREARMS: 12" (Myotape)
HIPS: 40" (Myotape)
THIGH: 24" (Myotape)
WAIST: 36" (Myotape)

END STATS:
WEIGHT:
BODY FAT:
ARMS:
CALVES:
CHEST:
FOREARMS:
HIPS:
THIGH:
WAIST:

DAILY LOG:

WEEK 1:
APRIL 1: Played a tag rugby match this afternoon & won 10-0, that's our second win in a row. I was also a ref for another game so I covered alot of ground today! Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [100 Points]
APRIL 2: First workout of my bulking program done tonight - Chest & Arms. It was a great workout I felt full of energy & the Gym was very quiet because of the great weather at the moment. I had a hard time finishing my new PWO shake, it consists of 50g of protein powder, half a cup of oats, 3 tbs of natty PB & a pint of skim milk. It comes in at about 800kCal - 80g protein, 80g carbs & 20g fat. It's pretty heavy & alot to stomach right after a workout, but I know it's worth it. Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [100 Points]
APRIL 3: I've no tag rugby training this week but I played my weekly 5 aside soccer game tonight - 90mins. Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [100 Points]
APRIL 4: Legs & Abs workout tonight, it's good to be back doing squats! Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [100 Points]
APRIL 5: Cardio session done in the Gym tonight, 3km HIIT on the treadmill. Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [100 Points]
APRIL 6: Shoulders & Back workout done, great workout the Gym was quiet again today. My quads & hamstrings are really sore since yesterday because of Wednesday's leg weights, I love that feeling! Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [100 Points]
APRIL 7: Scheduled day off today, the weather is great here at the moment the summer is starting early so I'll enjoy it for the day. My quads & hamstrings are still killing me today! Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [100 Points]

WEEK 2:
APRIL 8: Scheduled day off today, no tag rugby this weekend so I'm going camping for the night to do some surfing. Scheduled cheat meal was a small meaty pizza while I was on the road. Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [100 Points]
APRIL 9: It's a Bank Holiday here today so no Gym. I'll have to get my weights done tomorrow. Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [100 Points]
APRIL 10: I skipped tag rugby training tonight so I could get my Shoulders & Arms weights done. I had a great workout even though I was exhausted after the weekend, increased all exercises 10%. I also played my weeky 5 aside soccer game which was my cardio for tonight. I had a weight-in at the gym to see if I gained any mass in the first week of my bulk, but I have stayed the same weight. I will have to look at my meal plan this week to ensure I hitting my target of 4150 kCals. Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [100 Points]
APRIL 11: Legs & Abs workout done, good intense workout. This is probably my favorite workout of the week & hugely benefits my overall body, I find it hard to believe that alot of people don't do a lower body workout. Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [100 Points]
APRIL 12: Tag rugby training tonight, we also played a challenge match so it was a good long session. I hope these training session don't hurt my progress during my bulk. Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [100 Points]
APRIL 13: I am travelling away on a surfing trip for the weekend so I can't do my Shoulders & Back workout tonight, so I'll get it done on Monday night. Therefore I will have foue weights sessions next week. Had my cheat meal tonight which was a chinese take-out. Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [100 Points]
APRIL 14: I was surfing all day today which was pretty tough in the rough conditions, I will be feeling this tomorrow! Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [100 Points]

WEEK 3:
APRIL 15: Tag rugby match this afternoon, we won 14-12 so we're still undefeated so far. Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [100 Points]
APRIL 16: Shoulders & Back workout done tonight, increased all exercises 10%. I will get my legs workout done tomorrow & my two upper body weights done on Wednesday & Friday. Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [100 Points]
APRIL 17: Legs & abs workout done tonight, I increased my squat & my deadlift 20kg! I also played 5 aside soccer for 90mins which was extremely difficult after the weights but that's my cardio for tonight. Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [100 Points]
APRIL 18: I took an unscheduled night off from weights tonight, I had quite a heavy legs workout last night so I will wait until tomorrow night for this weeks Chest & Arms workout. I hope to do my Shoulders & Back weights on Saturday or Sunday. Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [100 Points]
APRIL 19: Tag rugby training tonight, it was a great session - 2hrs long including a full game. Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [100 Points]
APRIL 20: Chest & Arm workout done. Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [100 Points]
APRIL 21: Surfing all day today in rough conditions, good exercise! Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [100 Points]

WEEK 4:
APRIL 22: Played a tag rugby match today & won 9-4, if we win our last game next week we will win the league undeafeated. I also did this week's Back & Shoulders workout today, so that brings me up to date with all my weights sessions. I'll do my Legs & Abs workout tomorrow so I won't exhaust my upper body. Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [100 Points]
APRIL 23: Legs & Abs workout done, this is becoming my toughest workout. I increased my squat again another 5kg this week to 90kg. So my hamstrings & quads are going to be sore tomorrow! When I started lifting heavy on my legs, I was afraid it would affect my speed for sports. But the weights mixed with my rugby training has only increased my speed on the pitch from what I can see, so Im happy with that result! Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [100 Points]
APRIL 24: Tag rugby training tonight was a light session for 90mins, I'm not playing soccer tonight so I'll take it easy. Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [100 Points]
APRIL 25: Chest & Arms weights done tonight, I was very happy with this workout because I was feeling really drained going to the gym but I still increased all exercises 10%. Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [100 Points]
APRIL 26: I was hoping this day would't come, I'm losing my first point of the month tonight because of missed cardio (-1). I'm missing tag rugby training tonight because it's my girlfriend's birthday & we're going for dinner/ drinks so I won't get a chance to go to the gym for cardio either. I'll jus have to try again next month to finish with the full 100! Scheduled cheat meal was dinner in the restaurant tonight. Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [99 Points]
APRIL 27: I won't have time for my Shoulders & Back workout tonight since I'm traveling away right after work for a surfing trip, I'll be gone for the whole weekend so I will get this workout done next week. I won't be playing a tag rugby game on Sunday but I will be surfing all weekend. Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [99 Points]
APRIL 28: Not much surfing done today the weather was great the surf wasn't! Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [99 Points]

WEEK 5:
APRIL 29: No tag rugby match today, but I spent the day surfing instead. Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [99 Points]
APRIL 30: Shoulder & Back done tonight, I missed this workout last Friday night. All exercises increased 10%. Scheduled meals & vitamins/ sups taken. [99 Points]


Conclusions:

I am in and ready to have a better month than March!

Where I have been and where I am at:
Mid October 2006 - 351 pounds.
January 1st 2007 - 335 pounds, 37% BF, 124 pounds of fat, 211 pounds of lean mass.
February 1st 2007 - 324 pounds, 35% BF, 113.4 pounds fat, 210.6 pounds of lean mass.
March 1st 2007 - 315.3 pounds, 33.9% BF, 104.9 pounds fat, 210.4 pounds lean mass.
April 1st 2007 - 307.1 pounds, 32.5% BF, 99.9 pounds fat, 207.1 pounds leans mass.

GOAL: Cutting
I will lose 10 pounds of fat and try very hard not to lose any lean mass by lifting hard and smart and eating clean and as planned.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE: First thing in the a.m..
Weight Training - Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
HIIT cardio Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

MEAL PLAN:
6 clean meals per day. One cheat meal and one snack per week.

Starting stats: April 1st
weight: 307.1
body fat: 32.5%
Fat mass: 99.9
LBM: 207.1
chest: 50
Waist at belly:50
Waist at beltline:46.5
Hips: 49.
thigh: 28
calf: 19.25
arm: 17.25
forearm: 13.75

Ending stats:
Weight - 308
Fat % - 32.6%
Fat mass - 100.5
Lean Mass - 207.5
Chest - 50.25
belly - 50.5
waist - 46.5
hips - 48.25
thigh - 28
calf - 19
arm - 17.25
forearm - 13.75



APRIL 1st: Day off from training as planned. 6 Meals in as planned.
-0 points [100 points]

APRIL 2nd: a.m. - Back, biceps and abs weight training done. p.m. - 30 minutes LISS cardio on the bicycle trainer done.
Meals and vitamins in.
-0 points [100 points]

APRIL 3rd: Fasted guerilla HIIT cardio done - elliptical. Meals in. Cookie monster got me though in the evening - sheesh - too early to start fighting my demons already this month!.
-1 point [99 points]

APRIL 4th: Intense Chest, Shoulders and triceps training done - worked out a little self anger for my yesterday's cheat. Back on track today and will stay strong on my plan! Finished the day clean and as planned.
-0 points [99 points]

APRIL 5th: a.m. fasted HIIT cardio done. All meals and vitamins in.
-0 points [99 points]

APRIL 6th: a.m. - Leg weight training done. p.m. - LISS cardio on bicycle trainer and stretching done. Meals in and as planned.
-0 points [99 points]

APRIL 7th: fasted HIIT done in the a.m. - Meals in and as planned, unfortunately I had a slip on some homemad banana bread my wife made - grrr
-1 point [98 Points]

APRIL 8th: Happy Easter! a.m. I did 50 minutes of LISS cardio between my bicycle trainer and elliptical. Today I will take my free meal and snack and eat 4 clean meals. It was Easter - not as clean as I wanted with family celebrations. I am ready to hit it hard and clean this week though.
-1 point [97 points]

This next week is kind of a rest period week between 12 week challenges for me. I will try to eat clean - portions will be slightly larger and workouts not as intense. Back to it hard and in the zone monday the 16th.

APRIL 9th: a.m. - Upper body weight training done. Oops forgot to post yesterday
-1 point [96 points]

APRIL 10th: a.m. - cardio done fasted in a.m. 6 meals in as planned. I did take my snack for the week so down to just a free meal this weekend.
-0 points [96 points]

APRIL 11th: a.m. - Lower body workout done. 6 clean meals done. Back in control and in the zone again.
-0 points [96 points]

APRIL 12th: a.m. - Cardio done split between bicycle trainer and elliptical. 6 Meals in and as planned.
-0 points [96 points]

APRIL 13th: a.m. - Chest, Forearms and abs done. Meals done and clean.
-0 points [96 points]

APRIL 14th and 15th - I took a free weekend before starting another 12 week Body for Life challenge.
-1 point each day for not posting. -1 point each day for not having a plan.
-4 points [92 points]

APRIL 16th: I am ready for my new 12 week challenge and ready to finish this month strong.
a.m. - Chest and back weight training done. 6 meals and suplements in and as planned.
-0 points [92 points]

April 17th: HIIT cardio elliptical done. Ab training done - Weighted crunches, Knee ups and vacuums.
6 clean meals and supplements as planned.
-0 points [92]

APRIL 18th: Shoulders, triceps and biceps weight training done. 6 meals and supplements done and as planned.
-0 points [92 points]

APRIL 19th: a.m. - HIIT cardio done followed by abs. 6 Meals in - snacked a bit on unauthorized or planned foods in the evening though.
-1 point [91]

APRIL 20th: a.m. Leg day - Did Db squats and Sumo squats and Leg curls and leg extensions. p.m. - I did 30 minutes LISS cardio on the bicycle trainer. Meals and supplements done.
-0 points [91]

APRIL 21st: a.m. - fasted HIIT cardio done - elliptical. I did ab boot camp - 3 sets of 6 different exercises.
Meals in and as planned. I had my cheat snack in the evening. - 1 point for being late reporting this.
-1 point [90 points]

APRIL 22nd: a.m. - 15 minutes LISS on bicycle trainer, 3 sets of pushups on swiss ball, 3 sets of wrist curls and 3 sets of reverse wrist curls. 5 meals as planned - Cheat meal as planned.
-0 points [90 points]

APRIL 23rd: a.m. - Excellent Chest and back weight training session. 6 clean meals and supplements in as planned.
-0 points [90 points]

APRIL 24th: a.m. fasted HIIT cardio on the elliptical and abdominals done. My self pep talk didn't seem to work - I ate fairly well but let a few unplanned things into my evening. Evenings are definately my toughest time to stay mentally in the game.
-1 point [89 points]

APRIL 25th: a.m. - I did shoulders, triceps and biceps - pushed hard and to failure on one or two of the sets in each area.
6 Clean meals and supplements as planned. Back in the right frame of mind for the moment anyway - lol.
-0 points [89 points]

APRIL 26th: a.m. fasted HIIT cardio done and abdominals done. 6 meals in - clean. Supplements as planned.
-0 points [89 points]

APRIL 27th: a.m. -Leg Day - Squats, wall sits, leg curls, lunges, Stiff leg deads and standing calf raises done. 6 clean meals and supplements as planned.
-0 points [89 points]

APRIL 28th: Today was my free day - Got in a round of golf and a ton of outdoor chores done. I had my free meal and snack (glass of wine).
-0 points [89 points]

APRIL 29th: I did HIIT cardio on the elliptical - good strong session. I also did abdominals and forearms. It was such a beautiful weekend weather wise here in Minnesota - I got alot of outdoor activity and chores in which hopefully counteracted some of the excess calories I consumed. Eating was OK, but not completely clean and as planned - a bit of carb overload.
-1 point [88 Points]

APRIL 30th: - Chest and back weight training completed. 6 meals in and supplements. Cheated in the eveing again though.
_1 point [87 points]

Well, This definately wasn't my best month and leaves alot to be desired. I seemed to have fallen back into a bit of a comfort zone on my eating plan this month and I am sure that will be reflected on my measurements tomorrow. I will have to fight hard in May and do a much better job with planning and following my nutrition plan. Workouts have continued to be consistent and intense and I have no doubt I will have a strong month of cardio and weight training in May.

GOAL: To reduce my body fat to < 10% (by august)


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: 30 Minutes of LISS at the Rooster Crow.
Tuesday: Evening Lift: Back and Biceps
Wednesday: 30 Minutes of LISS at the Rooster Crow.
Thursday: Evening Lift: Chest and Triceps
Friday: 30 Minutes of LISS at the Rooster Crow.
Saturday: Evening Lift: Legs + Shoulders
Sunday: Rest

MEAL SCHEDULE
5 Meals a Day.
No Cheats, not even on my Birthday.

Daily Log
APR 1: Sunday: Ate my Meals as scheduled and even played a little golf.
[100 Pts]
APR 2: Monday: I hate morning liss, but i went anyway and suffered through it. At my meals as planned. [100 pts]
APR 3:Tuesday: I ate all my meals as planned and performed my lift, however i missed the update -1. [99 pts]
APR 4: Ate all meals today as planned and performed morning LISS. [99pts]

GOAL: Cutting

COMMENT: My goal is to ramp up my exercise intensity (both cardio and weightlifting) and add legs back into my workouts. I will be focusing on clean eating at all meals and only 2 cheat meals max per month. For my workouts, I am going to try Christian Thibaudeau's Destroying Fat workout (thanks to M@ for listing this in his journal)

WORKOUT SCHEDULE (TBD)
Monday: Heavy lifting chest/back + alactic work
Tuesday: Lactate-inducing workout 1 + 20-30 minutes of steady-state aerobic work
Wednesday: OFF
Thursday: Heavy lifting quads/hams
Friday: OFF
Saturday : Lactate-inducing workout 2 + 20-30 minutes of steady-state aerobic work
Sunday: OFF

MEAL SCHEDULE
6 meals per day
2 Cheat meals per month, usually on Saturdays. No points lost if I decide not to have a cheat meal.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 213.4 pounds
BODY FAT: 21%
ARMS: 16.5 flexed
CALVES: 15.75
CHEST: 44
FOREARMS: 12
THIGHS: 21
WAIST: 42.5

END STATS
WEIGHT: 210
BODY FAT: 19%
ARMS: 16 5/8
CALVES: 15
CHEST: 44
FOREARMS:12
THIGHS:22
WAIST:42

DAILY LOG

APR 1: Got in 30 minutes of cardio this morning along with an abs workout. All meals eaten on time.
[100 Pts]

APR 2: This is my first day of Christian Thibaudeau's Destroying Fat workout, and I think I am going to like this. I felt really strong during the heavy chest/back workout, and had my heart rate up the whole time. I also like the sprints, which I am having to do on a bike. I haven't done these in a long time. Meals were spot on. [100 Pts]

APR 3: Today was an awesome workout day. I got in a Pilates workout at noon, and then a Lactate-inducing workout 3 supersets of 5 exercises each, with two minutes of rest between supersets. My heartrate got up to 164 during the workout. I also got in 20 minutes of steady-state aerobic work on my bike. Meals were spot on. [100 Pts]

APR 4: Today was an off day, and after yesterday's workout, I need it. Diet was spot on.
[100 Pts]

APR 5: Today was supposed to be a cheat day since it is my daughter's birthday, but I still should have gotten a workout in, so -1 pt. Aside from a piece of cake, my diet was spot on.
[99 Pts]

APR 6: Got in the Quad/Hams workout I missed yesterday. Diet was on target again. [99 Pts]

APR 7: Lactic workout number two. These are killer, but I feel energized afterwards. I finished off with 30 minutes of steady state cardio on my bike. Diet was on target again. Tomorrow will be my 2nd cheat day for the month (Easter dinner), and then I will have no more cheats for the month. This will be tough, but doable. [99 Pts]

APR 8: Since I had a cheat today with Easter, I also did 30 minutes of cardio on the bike first thing this morning. I at all meals on time and had an excellent Easter dinner prepared by my wife who is a great cook. [99 Pts]

APR 9: My daughter brought home a bug and infected the family. I have a sore throat, chills, and body aches. Normally I will work through a cold, but not body aches. I will deduct points if I do not make up the workouts during the week. Diet was good though. [99 Pts]

APR 10: Felt good enough to get in my chest/back workout, and surprisingly pushed heavier weights than I have in a long time. Diet was good, but I missed a meal. [98 Pts]


APR 11: Still wiped out. Getting tested for strep tomorrow. Missed a meal. -1 [97 pts]

APR 12: Went to bed at 9pm....which is about two hours early for me. Completely drained, so no workout, but did manage to keep my diet on track. I have not been sick in 3 years, so I wonder if the lower carbs don't lead to a lowered immune response. -1 pt for no workout. [96 points]

APR 13: My Dr prescribed antibiotocs to knock out whatever has hit my throat and ear. I managed to get a good workout in today, so hopefully mybody is starting to fight this thing. Got all meals in even though I am not really hungry. [96 points]

APR 14: No workout today, the swollen lymph node in my neck is incredibly painful. -1 [95 pts]

APR 15: Got in a sprint cardio workout in the morning, and then worked in the yard all day. Diet was okay. [95 pts]

APR 16: Got in a sprint cardio workout in the morning and a chest/back workout. . Diet was on target. [95 pts]

APR 17: Got caught in a rush on taxes and missed my workout. Will make it up tomorrow. Diet was on target. -1 [94 pts]

APR 18: Did a lactate inducing workout. Diet was on target. I am going to take tomorrow as my off day and then lift Friday/Saturday. [94 pts]

APR 19: Took today as my off day. Diet was spot on and I reduced calories a bit tto help accelerate fat loss. [94 pts]

APR 20: Completed my heavy quad/hamstring workout and it felt great. Diet was completely spot on. [94 pts]

APR 21: Lactate inducing workout plus 40 minutes of LISS style cardio. Diet was perfect again. [94 pts]

APR 22: Added a 30 minute LISS ride on my exercise bike this morning to help accelerate fat loss. Diet was spot on. [94 pts]

APR 23: I should get an extra point for missing the first 15 minutes of Heroes so I could complete my workout. Or maybe I should have to deduct 2 points for poor planning. Got in my weights and my alactic workout. Diet was perfect.
[94 pts]

APR 24: Thought my long workday (late team dinner) would be tomorrow, but but was today. I will make up the workout tomorrow, but I lose a point today. Diet was good. -1 [93 pts]

APR 25: Got in all meals and my workout. My 15 year old daughter got in major trouble today (boys in the house while Mom & Dad are gone = very bad), but I found that by putting my frustration over this into my workout, I moved more weight today. Felt great to take my frustrations out on the bar...got in a better workout and cleared my mind at the same time. [93 pts]

APR 26: Got in all meals, took today as my off day since I was in all day meetings with a team of people who flew in from all over the globe, and the meetings started early and went late. I actually like doing Friday/Saturday workouts, and may adjust May's workouts accordingly. [93 pts]

APR 27: Got in my workouts and my diet was on track. [93 pts]

APR 28: Either I got a stomach bug or food poisoning, but could not workout. Will make up Sunday or I lose a point. [93 pts]

APR 29: Got in a good HIIT workout, but still not quite ready for weights. Diet was spot on though. -1 PT [92 pts]

APR 30:Chest/back workout plus alactic workout. Diet was perfect. [92 pts]

I was feeling pretty bummed about only losing 3 pounds of scale weight until I did my bodyfat analysys. If my math is right, I lost 4.83 pounds of fat and gained 1.83 pounds of muscle. Not huge, but not too bad since I am still in injury recovery mode.

I'm in.

Goals:
Lose some weight, become more active, it's spring. Just accomplish completing this challenge the best I can.

Rules:
Swim twice a week. Weight Lift twice a week. Eat clean. Allow One Cheat Meal and One Cheat Snack a week.
Wine minimized to twice a week.

DAILY LOG:

April Fools Day: Well, for exercise I did my first ever Salsa dancing lessons! Wow, that can really work you out when you're not use to doing it. I think I did okay...I felt really uncordinated though...lol. You feel very frigid at first concentrating so much on your foot work, but eventually you want to move those hips....:D I did have some wine since it was a private event...but the food stayed good. I look forward to swimmng this week and eating healthy. And I really have focused on gettting alot more sleep than I use to...I have found beauty sleep does really matter. :)
[100]

April 2nd: Met Lori who thankfully is always good for a workout. At this time she is starting her training for the Gold Nugget (tri-athlon) here in Anchorage. We swam in the pool doing laps together ....I got some jacuzzi and sauna in to relax after a long work day and then I went and cleaned an office (work I do on the side). Once home I decided to read articles I had printed out off the internet --regarding nutrition and exercise, etc...motivational reading for me. I should print something new out everyday to read at night to keep my mind focused. My diet was great, I ate very clean. I got a little less sleep than I wanted though. A short-term goal is to be able to get up before work and swim. It didn't work this morning. But I will get up and do it, I'm guaranteeing myself! hehehe And I even passed on going out with friends tomorrow night for a promotional deal my friend does with her work. I will need my sleep to get up to swim! ;) Social events and cocktails after work with friends are my demon. But we're working on it all.
[100]

April 3rd: I think I need to start keeping a food journal because I'm noticing fluxuating days of energy. Like today right now I have a great steady flow of energy...very motivated. While yesterday I felt a bit sluggish in and out in the office. I'm starting to think it might be what I'm choosing to eat in my day.
Update~OK, I had motivation and energy, now I'm struggling to get myself in the gym to swim on my lunch break. Yikes! Okay...this is one of those times when I read all that advice that says you need to just push through a moment like this. The swimming pool just seems so far away....eek. I need to just suck it up and just do it...that's why this is call a "challenge" it's not easy.
Conclusion:......(drum roll....).....I made it swimming on my lunch. I'm good, I did it. :tu:
I ate clean for the evening...but I almost blew it because I was so tired I wanted to just stop by fast food, but I went home and cooked. I did have a very small amount of chips as a snack later...I'll count that as my cheat snack for the week I'm allowed. And honestly, they weren't even worth it! Blarr! Once you start to eat clean, that stuff becomes like crud amazingly.
[100]

April 4th: Swan on my lunch, so now I've surpassed my 2 times in the week.Still have weight lifting to get in. Almost ate cookies I baked last night with my daughter; sat in the kitchen and thought about everyone in the challenge that is helping by giving me advise and support and thought "I don't want to give up a point yet, and over some cookies!". Tried to keep a food journal with grams of fat/carb/proteins...I'm not sure I have figured out the best way to do that without making it so difficult. I think I might just do calorie control. I'll work it out.
[100]

April 5th: I have Friday and Saturday to fit both days of weight lifting in to not have to deduct a point. My diet has really changed alot. A few times I wanted to get fast food out of habit of lack of time and just being so hungry, but I forced myself to go home and cook instead --I couldn't even finish my meal in one sitting. The size of my appetite is changing drastically. I've been eating heathy, not drinking wine during the weekdays, and getting more sleep and more exercise. I've done a full turn around so far. I feel good about it. It's still hard, I almost wanted a cookie again last night and I've wanted wine after work too. But I didn't do it. Althought the goals I've set for this month seem small or simple compared to others, they are big enough changes for me. I'm happy with my first week so far. :) I'm still working on getting up early in the morning to workout before work. Everyday I try. It's frustrating me that I haven't been able to get out of bed in the morning. :bang: I must reach this personal goal of mine. [100]


April 6th: Did my weight lifting on my lunch. Food has been excellent.
We will be tested tonight while out with friends. :scared:

I offered to be the designated driver to help myself not be weak in wanting to drink tonight. My friend actually thought I was joking, he said this.."You going out and not drinking...isn't that an oxymoron?!" :eek: I told you it was a BIG challenge!

Live music tonight...should be fun! :guitar:
I will update tomorrow results of my will-power. :rolleyes:

**I did not end up drinking with my friends while out**! It was very hard and there was much pressure. Everyone wanted me to drink, they offered to buy me drinks and I heard, "It's just 1 point to be able to drink with us." I didn't break down and I ordered my own pitcher of water. I'm pretty proud of myself. [100]

April 7th: Got up at 7:30am and hit the gym by 9ish. Did my leg workout and cardio with a girlfriend. I have completed my goal for the week in exercise. I had hasbrowns in the morning, I wouldn't say that was a very healthy part of my breakfast so -1 point. And since I didn't drink last night-- that left me with one night for a drink for the week, which I saved for a birthday event of food and cocktails. I did order an appetizer hot shrimp with bread, I'll count that as my cheat meal for this week ending. I did have that damn cookie finally though. :mad: -1 point. But, I'm extremely happy that despite people wanting me to go out with everyone after dinner to the clubs, I said no thank you and went home early and limited my alcohol consumption any further than with dinner. [98]

Easter: Thank goodness it's the start of a new week! Because the Easter Bunny made me lose some willpower! Let's see....I shared dessert with my daughter. (cheat snack for the week) and had crab dip at Easter dinner (-1) pt. And for lunch had steak pizza-2 slices. (cheat meal for the week). And I had 2 more of those damn cookies! (-1) And I know there was one more thing to deduct for...can't think of it, but -1.:cry: Oh and a one beer. (1 of 2 days for the week allowed). So now I have NO CHEATS left and only 1 night of wine. Which I will save for Saturday's Performing Arts Concert with my friends. Geez, I really screwed myself for the week already! :blank: Hey, but you know what?...I was eating out at resturants and fast food every day for lunch and dinner and drinking wine at least 4 times a week. I'm proud of the changes I've made so far. :) [95]

April 9th: Just worked today, no gym or swim. Ate good other than I had some more cookies! Yikes! -1 point. WTH!?! They are all gone now. I'll be good...hehehe Can I stay in the 90 point range the rest of the month???....hmmm.
[94]

April 10th: Swam on my lunch. Food is good so far. Will update more tomorrow. Stressful last hours at work. GRRR!
Had dinner at Organic Oasis, so dinner was healthy. I did try one glass of organic Italian wine. But stopped at only one. And it wasn't even worth it, I didn't really need it.That makes for my two for the week. If I drink this weekend for the Stomp Concert, I will miss a point.

*I have lost 2 pounds now!-* :p
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April 11th: So far so good, it's almost 4pm. I'm leaving work earlier for a band concert my daughter is in. Food has been good today. I had a pleasant day today, but everyone else I know emailed me that they were miserable. :blank:

OH! HA! My friend Lori wants me to do the "Clean Air Challenge", it's like a bike ride from here to the moon and back! :lol: I'd die!
Not quit ready for that challenge yet! :D
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April 12th: This day was rough for me. I was stressed and tired and almost gave in to some bad habits. But I made it. Diet was good. Went to the gym and got in some cardio and upper body weights. Was hard, I didn't want to go. We survived it though! I think I lost another pound too!
[94]

April 13th&14th: -10 pts ...enought said! Went to Stomp Concert and long weekend with friends and too much fun. [84]

April 15th: New week, so... Used up a cheat meal/cheat snack and 1 drinking day. It will be another rough week! [84]

April 16th: Holy smokes! I missed a day? :eek: You're right Eleonardo! I know I have eaten very good all this week so far though. I need to get in 2 swims and 2 weight liftings this week. [84]

April 17th: Went and bought more healthy foods for my meals for the week. I have sucked not going swimming on my lunches at work the last 2 days or today! I'm STILL attempting this early morning workout/swim before work!! :mad:
I don't know how to make myself get out of the dang bed when I'm so sleepy and know I can sleep another 1-1-1/2 hours! :rolleyes: :confused: I've been preticularly stressed out lately too. Bingeing on the weekend did not help! :blank: [84]

April 18th: Wait, I think I missed a day. I'm confused. -1
[83] (Oh yeah, this night my daughter had a temperature of 100. Stayed home. ATe good though!

April 19th: Well, I've been eating good. But I haven't worked out yet this week! I'm having a hard time making myself go swimming right now on my lunch! :cry:

Why do I resist this EVERY time!!??!! I don't understand why I always feel lazy about doing it. HELP! :rolleyes:

Eleonardo said something regarding...'how bad did I want it.." or something like that. Well, this is the thing, I really want it, but I sometimes don't want to seem to do the hard work it takes! :mad: I'm pathetic! :o Oh my gosh, I need to just get up and get in the car and go swimming! STOP wHINING AND GET OFF MY A$$ AND DO IT! :flex:

I made it swimming! Hooray! My food has been really good. I'm reading a lot of what other people eat and have slowly changed over little by little my food. Like, changed my peanut butter to all natural, etc. Trying to eat even cleaner. I'm weening myself into losing some of the other things, like salad dressing, haven't gotten to where I can just use vinegar and oil, herbs, etc.
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April 20th: Tonight after work I'll be going to eat a "healthy" dinner with my girlfriend who is training for the Golden Nugget Triathlon. Grilled Chicken with Cajun spices she brought back from New Orleans when she went down to help clean up the disaster. I'm addicted to this spice! We putit on the streamed veggies too! Than off to the movies!
[83]

WAIT!--I had edited this and updated it to catch up from over the weekend and while sick!! It didn't save it!!! GRRRRR :mad:

Dang, here again, I was out sick for the last part of the weekend and beginning of week:

April 21-22rd: Missed my weights (-2), swimming (-1) Food was good as usual. I did eat at a BBQ and had some pasta salad and beer. (-2) Missed my posts (-2) Yikes! OK, May has got to be better. Although, I'm pretty sure due to my changes in food, I've kept off the weight I lost. I'll go check at the end of the month. Sunday-sick.
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April 24th: Home sick. No post/no work. -1
[75]

April 25th: Home sick. No post/no work -1
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April 26th: I need to go on my lunch and swim! Tomorrow I am attempting to get up and swim or lift weights BEFORE work. And I think tonight I will work on what my May challenge plan is.

PS...I DID NOT REALIZE WHEN POSTING FROM MONDAY ON...IT WASN'T SAVING IT DUE TO ME HAVING TOO MANY SMILEY'S!

I did swim on my lunch. Hooray! And I did a long first walk outside of the year on the coastal trail. It was finally beautiful outside! I loved it! Although my foot has been injuried for over a week now, not sure what I did. Trying to give it time before going to the Doc's. Hmmm.

Ate a good dinner, BUT, I was so hunger at lunch, I grabbed an Arby's sandwich after swimming. Sooo -1 pt. And I forgot I ate a big mac when I was sick, my neighbor picked it up for me. -1. And since I didn't post for so many days between my weekend and being sick this week, I think I may of forgotten a few things. So I'm in all fairness subtracting at least -3 more points! I'm still doing good though.

And I STILL DID NOT make it in the morning to swim. GRRRR!
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April 27th: Went to a social gathering last night, so I ate chips and etc. Drank some beers, so minus -2 pts. Need to get in my exercising today. [67]

Hey! I updated this at my mothers house this weekend and again it didn't save it...GRRR! I was showing her the forum in hopes she would join the May challenge. She's not one to use the internet much though.

April 28th-29th: I'm not ending with the best days this month. I have a foot injury and didn't get outside to walk, that was a bummer or make it to the gym. I all in all could of swam though! so -3 (missed swimming and weights) I let go this weekend with my food and drinking too--bad! -10
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April 30th: I'll go swimming on my lunch. And will maintain my food tonight.

Although my points are low; I think I made some good changes along the way this month. Met some inspiring people that help support me as well. I feel this was my best challenge so far. And I had lost 5 lbs from just the changes I made in my diet and swimming on my lunches. I think I may of gained some back over this weekend from my binge! Grrr!

Went swimming on my lunch, I'm excited because I learned how to increase my speed in my swim by alternating something! Yipee!
[54]

On to May's Challenge!


"Small changes, can make big changes happen."

First post, and this is freaking awesome! This site has been my inspiration for my transformation. i'll make a post or update on that later.


GOAL: Cutting


COMMENT: I want to go from ~12% bodyfat (as measured on my caliper) to about 9% bodyfat. this should make my six pack apparent. Also I want to get my chest and arms as defined as possible during this process.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Morning HIIT cardio (fasted), afternoon weights chest OVT , followed by 20-25 minutes of regular cardio.
Tuesday: Morning HIIT cardio (fasted), biceps OVT and legs after class (AM), followed by 15 minutes of regular cardio.
Wednesday: 20 MORNING MAN MAKERS (fasted),(AM); triceps, shoulders, abs (afternoon), 20 minutes of regular cardio.
Thursday: Morning HIIT cardio (fasted), 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM)
Friday: Morning HIIT cardio (fasted), 20 MAN MAKERS in the evening.
Saturday Morning HIIT cardio (fasted), abs in the evening.
Sunday: BEACH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


MEAL SCHEDULE
7-8 meals per day, all of them small, no carbohydrates after 8pm, 1 cheat meal every two weeks.
This will be my first time keeping a food log.


STARTING STATS TO BE MEASURED APRIL 1ST
WEIGHT: 149lbs
BODY FAT: 11%



END STATS
WEIGHT: 150.4lbs
BODY FAT: 10% ( is this possible )


END SUMMARY

Well, when i looked at the before and after stats, i was pretty surprised. i actually gained weight. but if i check my weight in the morning i almost guarantee i will be lighter than when i started. i'm always about 3 lbs lighter in the morning. i feel almost like this month was for nothing... :( i lost about 1 % of bodyfat but didn't really lose any weight.. ?? I guess that makes sense.. because i'm alot stronger now compared to when I started.
I went from dumbbell presses @ 50 lbs to 70lbs now, went from preacher curls with 20s to 40s, and went from running a 5k in 34 minutes to 26 minutes. and it's only getting better. squats went from 135 to 185, one legged squats are cake now, and i'm doing knees to elbows in sets of ten after running and between running.. oh and pullups.. don't get me started on pullups. i can now do ten of them. before when istarted.. yeah.. 2.. maybe 3.
so, my gains are there in terms of strength and endurance, but the visual looks haven't come on yet. looks like i need to just kick it up one more step to get the gains that i want.

i was considering going on a bulk also, but we will see how this beach season goes first... i want to do a slow bulk and gain maybe 15-20 lbs at the absolute most. i like being small.

all in all, i had a blast. i feel fun, i definitely feel better and stronger, and i love the website. maybe next time i'll go for a 90 something!!





DAILY LOG

APR 1: Spot on. i mean, come on. it's the beach!! how can i mess that one up!? Actually I had to go to work. morning meal was awesome, hard to beat three eggs and some vegetable juice. my lunch meals were roast beef sandwiches with mustard, a string cheese, and a can of v8 ( i have two lunches, 3 hours apart), my dinner was some lean pork roast and a healthy serving of green beans. this was after a 1 mile jog with my mom (avid runner) around the local park where i did the "fitness track" on the park, doing pushups, pull ups, situps, etc, along the way of the mile trail. my snack in an hour will probably be peanut butter. publix all natural, of course.

oh, here is a pic or two of me by the way. lean. sort of. i want to gain a little mass, and make the six pack much more defined.

http://ncogni.to/gallery/d/4069-1/april1-20072.jpg

my last meal of the day ended up being some salad (romaine, tomatos, red peppers, cucumbers) with a little bit of homemade salad dressing (olive oil and balsamic vinegar, oregano, pepper, garlic, a smidget of salt) , and 2 tbsp publix all natural peanut butter. that hit the spot when combined with some green tea.

End of day report: 100 pts.


APR 2 :
woke up, did my sprints. morning exercise is a son-f-a-gun!!! i was completely exhausted after just ten. i figured since i got it done, i would ramp it up slowly, and work on stretching and what not in order to not injure myself at the beginning of the challenge. getting it done is more important to me then trying to be a baller and then hurting myself and not being able to get it done the next day.

after exercise, morning breakfast was 3 eggs fried in smart balance omega 3 buttery spread. i love that stuff. also i had approx 40g of of quaker instant oats. we're out of normal oats, so these will work fine. i'll get better ones. i also had about 32 oz of water and a 12 ounce can of V8 (low sodium, heart healthy).

well, it's time for school and work. my weight training is at 6pm tonight.

i need to pick up a new shaker cup. i left mine in my car dirty and it got the 'death smell'. so i'll be doing that so i can make my shakes throughout the day as well. (12pm, 230pm, 5pm) i get to eat another meal after exercise. there's simply no healhty food stops near my school, i'd rather do shakes than risk putting junk into my system.

after picking up a shaker cup from "the vitamin shoppe", and a new container of ON Pro Complex augmented protein supplement, we were ready for the school shift. aka, the no good food for miles, so better make shakes, shift. right after class at 12:20 i had meal 2, 1 scoop pro complex, 1 scoop muscle milk. i'll refer to this as my MRS, or meal replacement shake, since it's pretty much my staple shake that i choose for mixing. i had meal 3 at 3:00 , MRS. meal 4 was at 5:10 and was MRS with slightly less quantities of each because i was about to work out and didn't want a huge load in my stomach by the time it was for cardio.

from 6:00 - 7:00 i did my monday routine. Based on OVT training i did
flat bench dumbbell press 5x55 ---> straight into flat dumbell butterflies 5x25
five sets of this. on some sets i would do 50lbs with 25lb dumbbells for flys, sometimes i did 55s with 20 lb dumbbells.
declined bench dumbbel press 5x45 --> straight into flat dumbell butterflies 5x25
five sets of this.
5 dips right after last set of flat flies.
then i went into a liss cardio, relaxing sort of thing, made sure i stretched, and did 5.5 mph @ 20:00.
finished up with 30 pushups and a good stretch.

immediate meal 5 after that when igot home 15 minutes later was 35 grams natural sugars coming from cranberry juice, and 26g high performance protein from proteinfactory.com. i also took 6 BCAA capsules.

about an hour later it was time for meal 6. this was at panera bread. i had the grilled chicken caesar salad without any dressing. also, since it was 8:20, i ditched the bread as well. i wouldn't have eaten out, but it was a beautiful girl inviting me, so i had no choice. i did excellent in my dinner choice and my self-control. diet coke with lemon for the drink, simple grilled chicken and romaine lettuce, no cheat meal for me!

its 10:50 now and i just finished meal 7, which was 26g pro complex protein and 2 tablespoons publix all natural peanut butter. and lots of water.

that's that.

I just realized that I went over my meals by 1. but, there's a problem. for the amount of time i'm up during the day, i have to be eating every 3 hours. if not i am literally starving and i will get headaches / get pissed off / etc. it's not the amount of times i'm eating, it's the overall quantity of food and quality of the food i'm consuming.

i would rather eat another small good meal than starve myself, so i'm not penalizing myself for this. i don't want to get too catabolic.

11:30, still hungry. decided to eat some salad ( romaine, carrots, cucumber, radishes, red pepper, tomatos , with light homemade italian dressing consisting of salt peper oregano garlic balsamic vinegar and olive oil ) . 8 meals for the day. i'm starting to realize i eat on average about 7- 8 times, not 5 times like i thought. hmm. whatever, i'm still slim, lets see how it goes.

that's that.
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APR 3 :
today got off to a running start, literally. 7:15 rolled around way too early for me, but by 7:30 i was back from my morning sprints. this time instead of going up adn down the street i took a haphazard zig zag crossing route around my neighborhood, in i guess sort of the method a lost child would be running from a rabid pit-bull. (i love pit bulls and chihuahuas, just playing, i love dogs but am very allergic) so as i came in from my sprints i was definitely starved. i've decided that early morning high intensity burst cardio really sucks. but, i dont' think i've ever been so awake in the morning! so it's a very good trade off.

meal 1 at ~7:45am consisted of 2 scoops (55g protein) Pro Complex in cranberry juice (actually tastes good) , and about 35g of quaker oats with cinnamon and pecan flavor. 12g of sugar, but whatever, i'll burn it off. i also took 3 bcaa's and had a ton of water. i love water.

after my a.m. classes i got out at about 10:30 and had my pre workout meal 2. this was 1.5 scoops of straight pro complex also. i didn't want to go for muscle milk this time because it was a little more fat than i wanted for a pre-workout. sometimes i'll do it, but it seems like it takes longer to absorb into my tummy than straight pro complex does. so i rocked that out.

from 11-12 i worked my biceps and legs out. consisted of optimized volume training, or at least a variant of it, for the next few weeks. it will coincide with my challenge month, so most of the training i do for april will be OVT based.

preacher dumbbell curls 30lbs @ 5reps immediately follows by standing v curls (don't know technical name, but i was taught to do them by somebody knowing what they are doing 15lbs @ 5 reps. the first one maximizes full ability of strength, the second one maximizes ROM so that everything builds equally and i get both size and flexibility/strength.. at least that's the idea. I did 5 sets of this.
i did the same 5 sets for the next set
incline bench dumbbell curls 25lbs @ 5reps immediately followed by standing preacher curls 20 lbs @ 5 reps.

for legs i did standing squats, reverse squats, and then single body weight squats.
150, 175, 200, 225 @ 5-10 reps each, each set was followed by body weight squats to maximize stretch and flexibility, keep the blood flowing. approx 100-120 seconds rest between each set.

after that was a 5 minute race against the computer on the bicycle machine ( i lost ) and then 10 minutes on the stair machine at ~5 intensity level. i had to lower it to 3 because i was completely wasted, but i got it done.

EDIT:: completely forgot about my very brief abs circuit that i did.
10 declined situps immediately followed by 15 hanging leg raises, immediately followed by 16 medicine ball rotations (8 each side) followed by 15 negative crunches on the flat bench. Just wanted to get that in there!!!

i'm home now, and finishing meal 3 @ approx 12:45. this is post workout, so i had 1 scoop pro complex in about 4 oz cranberry juice, about 32 oz of water, a homemade sandwich consisting of 3 slices publix smoked turkey breast, publix 100% whole grain wheat bread, and some French's spicy mustard on it. for veggies i had the remainder of the salad that i had last night with just about 1tbsp of dressing. i probably got about 8g of fat from the dressing, but who cares, it tastes good and is mostly mono unsaturated fats from the olive oil. i.e. healthy fats, i.e. i'll drink the stuff, i don't care :) i also had six BCAA's post workout and i took some vpx redline to keep me going throughout the day. I don't get out of class until 9:00 tonight, so from here to my last meal / snack of the day i'm pretty much going to be on my staple MRS, which is muscle milk mixed with pro-complex. hey, it's better than fast food (which i no longer eat).

well, class in an hour. gotta go. scheduled meals at 3:45 ish, 5:30 , 8:30 and 10-11 depending on how late i'm going to stay up, when i get home, whatever.. as you can see i eat alot. at least, i eat OFTEN. i'm always hungry, and i wont' deny myself of food when i'm hungry, that will just mess my metabolism up more.

meal 4, standard mattback MRS, at 3:30. I also ate 3/4 of a pear. we've got a good bit of fresh fruit consisting of apples and pears in the house, so i'll work these in throughout the week when i can take the extra calories at mealtime.

meal 5 at 5:30 and meal 6 at 8:00, both standard MRS. i think i'll only be having 7 meals today, as my level of hunger is slowly ramping off. my last meal will probably be a small handful of almonds and a tablespoon of peanut butter, but who knows what we will end up doing. maybe 2 tbsp peanut butter and 2 cans of V8. maybe we'll rock out some spinach with a turkey burger. no idea just yet. haha. so many healthy meal options, so many times during the day to take full advantage of them.
tomorrow morning should be fun. RENEGADE MAN MAKERS, the most intense workout with a pair of dumbbells i've ever done in my life. i love em. but first thing in the morning on an empty stomach? heh. this will be exciting.

meal 7 of the night came at 11:00 pm and was 2 tbsp all natural peanut butter with a 340ml can of low sodium V8. oh, and like 32 more ounces of water , of course. see everybody tomorrow.


100 pts still. . .



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APR 4
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Well I officially missed a point. I woke up 2 hours late so There is no way i'll get the right amount of meals in me for the day, because my morning exercise was at 0930 as opposed to 0715. first meal was at 10. meal 1 was easy, a can of V8, 2 scoops pro-complex protein in publix organic low fat milk. yum. don't forget lots of water, 3 bcaa's, gnc mega men sport multivitamin, all that good stuff. the morning exercise was fun. renegade man makers. they are always a good thing to wake up with. i'm thinking i'll have to go up in weight with the dumbbells now though. the 25s are getting a little easy even though it's a pain. If i go up in weight i can eventually do more reps with the same weight. the body works in weird ways.


Lookin like meal 2 at 12:30 , 3 @ 3:00, 4 @ 5:30 (pre workout), 5 @ 7:30 (post workout ), and quite possibly one or two snacks afterwards. so i MIGHT get to seven anyway, but i still think waking up late counts as a point off. i don't need to be doing that bullcrap. if i get to sleep on time, this wouldn't have happened....

Either way i have a big day ahead of me, going to USF to talk to the director of the nanotechnology lab. Peace!

meal 2 was MRS , 1pm. meal 3 came at 3:45, MRS. meal 4 was simply 40g protein from pro complex. this was my pre-workout shake.

todays' exercise was some OVT training, some regular resistance training, and 15 minutes of steady state cardio at 7mph on the treadmill. that was pretty crazy. i actually was doing arnold shoulder presses with a pair of 50lb dumbbells. more intense than i'd ever done before! So the OVT training program when combined with a good protein intake and BCAA supplement seems to be doing quite the great job.

when i got home at 7:30 i had an awesome meal 5, 7oz cooked weight prime rib steak and 1cup cooked brown rice. also i had a can of low sodium v8, 6 BCAA's, and tons of water.

i'm snacking on meal 6 at 9:45 right now, celery , a couple of walnuts, and natural peanut butter. yum. probably more calories than i need right now, but fuck it. i'm eating healthy, i'll still manage to cut the weight i want. and the fats are the good unsaturated kind, so whatever. haha. i rule. besides, i only had 6 meals today, and i lost the point for it. so we're doing fine.

see everybody tomorrow.


Thus the total so far. 99 PTS

APR 5 - 99 pts to begin
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Ok, so top of the morning to you. this morning's sprints were intense, but i made it through it. I'm currently working on meal 1, which was 1 scoop pro complex and two slices of 100% whole grain wheat bread. total would be 30 g protein, 42g carbohydrates for this morning's meal, and about 6 grams of fat. not too bad at all for a post sprint first meal of the day. oh, don't forget three bcaa's, my multivitamin, and tons of water.


i'm feeling good about today. a little stressed out with school, but overall i'm feeling good.

workout was good. lots of rows, pull ups, chin ups, lat pulldowns, etc. followed up by 20 minutes of steady state cardio and finished off with an intensive, no-breaks ab-circuit. this was a pretty long workout. 90 minutes spent in the gym. lets hope the results go with it!

i don't think i've ever eaten a turkey sandwich so quickly in my entire life. i just destroyed this thing. at 1pm meal 3 consisted of 3 slices lean turkey breast on whole wheat bread, some spicy mustard, 6 bcaa's, a half glass of cranberry juice, 3/4 scoop of ON pro complex, and water. rock on, mbv.


meal 5 5:30 pm. MRS. with about 20% more mass than normal.

meal 6 8:00 pm. 2 sticks of string cheese and 15g of pistachio nuts.

meal 7 9:00 pm. tilapia and catfish filets, and a small bowl of homemmade vegetable soup. (celery, cabbage, carrots) almost no salt in the soup. tastes flipping awesome. gotta love fresh veggies.

basketball never happened. it was raining. damnit. i have a ton of energy to burn. and i'm stressed out as all hell, so i'm having a fat day. arg! hahaha.

end of day. 99 POINTS

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APR 6
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what's up everybody. today's workouts actually had to get switched around because my mom wants to go running with me in the evening, and i was invited to my friend's gym. So i'll actually be getting more exercise today than I had originally planned. hooray! Hope i don't fall apart!

Meal 1 was at 10:30 am today, I slept in a little bit; it's good friday! 2 eggs with a tbsp of smart balance omega 3 healthy buttery spread, and 3/4 of an apple. good stuff. 3 BCAA's, some redline (feelin laggy), and gnc mega mens sport multi vitamin. oh, and lots of water. this is ~ 330 calories. i'm keeping track of my calories now, because after doing some math and calculations with some basic formulas, i should be eating ~2100 calories during deficit, and 2600 during normal periods. so for the month of april until i get the gains that i want, i'm going to try and hit 2100 calories every time. For example, yesterday, i decided to count the calories, and i ended up at 3100. oops! hahaha. but i ate my number of meals, and the meals don't have calorie goals, so this is something im' just doing on my own. haha.

2:45 pm. meal 3. handful of raspberries and a few pieces of green pepper. just to curb my appetite as i go to the gym. ~ 100 calories.

5:30 pm. meal 4. this is in between my two workouts today. i just got back from death workout against frank hotline. haha. good times. it ended in a draw. we traded alot of information on good technique and different exercises to do. haha. alwyas good to workout with somebody equal in size and strength for the most part. anyways i had a glass of cranberry juice with 1.5 scoops pro complex to keep me going and not fill me up TOO much, as I'm about to go jog a few miles with my moms. totals about ~380 calories. don't forget six BCAA's.

7:30 pm. meal 5. same thing. slightly more calories. ~400 calories. carbohydrates in the form of cranberry juice ( post run this time), and ON protein. rock on i guess.

9:15 . meal 6. 8oz ribeye steak. gangstertown, usa. i didn't eat any of the fat of course. i estimate it's around 650 calories or so. that puts me at 2155 calories for the day, almost exactly at my goal. rock on.

RUNNING TOTAL --- 99 POINTS

APR 7
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I'm moving my morning cardio to the evening, because on friday / saturday / sunday's now I'm going running with my mom at the park. no big deal, i'm still getting it done, and instead of being a 10 minute sprint thing, it will be a 35 minute 2 mile run. so it will just be liss cardio instead, but cardio is cardio as far as i'm concerned. getting it done is more importnat then not getting it done.

meal 1 at 8:45 am consisted of a 2 egg omelette with a little bit of cheddar cheese, green, yellow, red peppers, pepper, and a half slice of whole wheat bread with a little bit of smart balance on it. the pan used to cook the omelette had 3/4 tbsp of olive oil, vegetable oil, and butter blend. came out great. i also took 3 BCAA's, my multivitamin, and had some green tea this morning. total calories for the morning are ~ 380.

i work today, so no updates for a while. but meal 2 and 3 are going to be of the liquid type, i'm filling up my shaker cup with muscle milk and pro complex for 2 meals instead of just one, and will use MBV MRS for my 2nd and 3rd meals.

meal 2 at 12:30. MRS. ~310 calories . same goes at 3:30. ~310 again.

when i got home it was game on. handful of raspberries, scoop of protein, and a tilapia filet. time to go running. on a semi-full stomach? crap. i don't care. i was starving. it will be absorbed by the time i get to the park. ~510 calories. i'll rock it out. i always do.

two and a half miles of jogging with my mom later, i went over to her house for dinner (meal 5) haha. yeah, i ate a lot. dried prunes, dried apricots, almonds, grilled chicken and broiled zucchini, ruby red grapefruit juice. this was my big meal of the day. i'd say ~ 900 calories or so. that's being safe. i put away some food, but it felt like about that much, i didn't go too overboard.

from there, my friends called me and we went to the gym for a pullup contest. we were allowed to take rests but had to hit em all. i ended up getting 35 done. after that i was just exhausted and my form was dead. but it was fun!!

came home, and at 9:45 i had my last meal of the day to hit my calorie goal. i had 3 tablespoons of peanut butter for an even 300 calories. (publix all natural)

so this puts me at 2200 calories for the day. rock on.

have a happy easter.

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99 POINTS


APR 8
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sundays are generally laid back for me.

ended up going over to laurentz' house and played some scrabble and what not. good stuff.

passed the fuck out. guess i was exhausted!

woke up ~ 10am. meal 1 is some cereal. great grains , about 1/2 cup, and some 1% milk. ~ 300 calories or so, i didnt have a measuring cup. but i did have a teaspoon of smuckers' all natural peanut butter. so that about another 120 calories or so. starting off the morning with 400 isn't too bad. all pretty good stuff, also. i am going running later on in the day , as well. so it should be fine.

today i'm going to replace the radiator in my car. everybody take care, and have a happy easter.

So i'm losing a point today. Easter dinner, i'm not going to count it as one of my cheat meals. haha. that's how intense i am. I am going running tonight though. 5k tonight! (mom doesn't know it yet. haha) too bad i don't gain a point back for that.

Back from my 5k with my mom. Ate dinner. it was bigger than normal, but i'm done for the night on it. Like i said, it's easter. and i got what i deserved. i burned my tongue!!! :( poor moms was like holy crap i just ran 3.2 miles!! haha. when you really give people the confidence that they can do it, they can do anything. I'm gonna go ahead and pull another point off for my other dinner. i'm more than likely over on calories for the day, which i think i'm going to cut down to 1800. per day. fuck. this is going to suck, but i'll make it work. gotta get ready for summer.

APR 9
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Well I figured since we started yesterday with happy easter, today could start with happy monday. why not, right?

I missed my morning sprints. I'm pretty bummed about last week. i didnt get any measurable gain whatsoever. physically i think i look worse. so we'll have to look over some more stuff.

I might just do steady state cardio from here on out. steady state cardio has always given me better gains when compared to high intensity. not sure why, maybe it's because of my asthma ? I will continue to do high intensity workouts, especially with weights and what not. (man makers, clean and jerk sets, etc), but i don't know about it just for cardio.

morning man makers sound way more fun to me. :)

morning's breakfast. 2 scoops pro complex in 1 cup organic lowfat milk, a pear, and a sugarfree redbull, vitamins and amino acids. 460 calories.

let's roll.
at school my second meal of the day was typical meal replacement shake. ~310 cals or so. at 12:15. i'll be eating again at 3:30, then again at 5:30 pre workout, but that will be just one scoop of protein. i'll have my big dinner after my workout, and then it will be just enough for a snack before bed.
we're doing chest today. ovt. oh crap. oh, and like 20 minutes of cardio as well. just to do it.


alright so here is how the day ended up going.
meal 3 was at 2:45, mrs, 305 calories. meal 4, this would be my pre workout, was 2 scoops of pro complex, no muscle milk, so this was 260 calories with a bunch of water, 30 minutes before my workout.


today's workout was good. i did some heavy OVT on the chest, went from 55's to 60's on the flat db press, and went to 50's on the decline. i was pretty impressed with that. also i used 25's for most of the flys until i was simply too burned, so i switched to the 20's. that ended up working well. i was pretty busted by the end of it all. so what does that mean?? haha. 25 minutes of treadmill, bitches!! Yeah, my buddy couldn't hang with me at all. after a 2 minute warmup at 3.5 mph to get all loosened up, I went from 6 - 7 mph for the duration of the 25 minutes. felt good. average heartrate was ~160. i had it up to 180 for about 5 min or so, felt good. i like pushing myself, but then i brought it back down because i really dont' need to push it that long for any longer than 5 min at a time. i'm still in the air as to whether i think it's healthy or not.


either way, when i came home, dinner, meal 5, ruled. 1/2 a sweet potato, some red, yellow, and green bell peppers quartered, some broccoli, and about 30g protein from baked turkey that we made on easter. yum!! i totally rocked that stuff out, i estimate it to be ~ 500 calories total. bein super careful with the sauces and everything like that, i prefer just a little bit of garlic and pepper for my seasonings. sometimes lemon juice, but tonight not.


so here i am at 10:00 pm for the last meal of the night, and it was a tall glass of V8 with a tablespoon of publix natural peanut butter, for an even 210 calories or so. i'm pretty tired so i'll be hitting the sack early tonight. i ended today at approximately 2040 calories. we'll see how that ends up.

tomorrow morning i'm gonna go for a jog around my neighborhood for about 15 minutes. it will be some sprints and some other stuff, but for the most part i'll do it to get a bit of a sweat up or so. i think i want oatmeal tomorrow morning also. yuumm, oatmeal. we will see. egg sandwich on whole wheat sounds good also. dang, i'm still hungry! welcome to cutting diets :/ . .

CURRENT POINTS ------ 96 POINTS

APR 10
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No, seriously, i do.

woke up well, but the stupid alarm had to be going off for hours on end. hahaha. oh well, that's what happens sometimes when you're exhausted. -1 point for no morning fasted exercise, even though when i did it last week, i gained weight and fat. lol.

I ate a decently big breakfast. 7:30am. 3 eggs fried in some smart balance, and a quaker oatmeal package. good stuff. don't forget multi vitamins and a good bit of water. I'm out of BCAA's though!! :( I'll have to grab some this friday i guess. they make a difference for me. meal 1 caloric total i estimated at 510 calories.

i think from here, i'll probably have another meal at 10:00, this will be pre workout protein. today i'm doing biceps and legs , as well as 15 minutes of cardio. i'm going to try and kill myself with the legs though. be hardly walking at the end of it. hahaha. i'll have just a bit of protein before for meal 2, probably under 200 calories. meal 3 i think i'll come back home and eat the other half to this sweet potato, and some salmon. yum.

well, i gotta get to class. hope everyone has a great day.

alright, so today at the gym i did some biceps ovt and legs. i'm going later on tonight with my buddy frank, i'm going to do cardio and abs then. so it should be a nice split for the day. i was curling 35's this week! that's a new high for me. hooray. up from 30's last week. OVT has really helped my biceps. so i guess that's good? legs i put up 310 lbs 30 times. that was pretty intense. 3x10 of course. with 10 body weight squats in between. not too bad. im pretty blasted. calf raises afterwards also.

meal 2, my lunch post-workout at 11:45, was another big meal. but it was post workout so whatever. i'll eat light for the rest of the day so i don't blow out my calories. i had the other 1/2 of the sweet potato (my new favorite starch ), a tall glass of V8, and almost a 8oz portion of salmon. huge!! i loved it. i estimate it to be around ~ 600 calories for my lunch. i could have eaten more of the salmon but i put it in the fridge for later. but man do i love fish. i could eat fish every day!! it's awesome that it tastes flipping awesome and it's healthy for you. but i guess oncce you get used to how oversweetened everything is, everything healthy tastes pretty good :)

meals 3 and 4 will definitely be MRS. more than likely they will be cut down in size to keep the calories to about 200 on each one. meal 5 will be while tutoring, around say, 8:00 pm or so. it will be simply 1 scoop of pro complex for another pre workout deal. i'll be doing i want to say 15-25 minutes of cardio and a pretty strict abs routine around ~ 9pm tonight. a little late, but whatever, gotta get it done!!

when i get home tonight i'll finish that salmon and probably have some veggies with it, and that should wrap up my night for around 2100 calories or so. if i'm lucky maybe i'll get to throw in a few almonds! won't know for sure until i get my food scale, but that's not coming anytime soon, so i think i'm gonna have almonds anyway :)

alright, peace.
meal 3 - 2:45 pm. mrs lite. ~210 calories or so.

CURRENT TOTAL ------- 95 POINTS

APR 11
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So after being pretty tired after my run and exercise and everything yesterday, I took full advantage of being able to sleep in on wednesdays. Breakfast went well, I had 2 scoops of pro complex, 3/4 cup of milk, 1 cup of Fiber All cereal. all total I think it was around 520 calories or so. This was at 10:15 a.m.

I'll have a few shakes today, and then I'm going to the gym. The good one. Probably with my buddy frank today. I think we're going to be doing shoulders today. So that would mean cleans and deadlifts! I love doing cleans. But we might do back instead. we will see. I'm actually pretty sore all over, legs and butt are sore as crap from yesterday, chest and bi's are sore, i think the only part of me that isn't sore is back. So i think today I'm going to do back, and tomorrow will be shoulders, cleans, the works. hmm. ok, i like the sound of that a little bit. It also means i'll be hitting the gym in the middleo f the day tomorrow. Whatever, it works.

I'll be eating at 1:00, 3:30, 5:15 (pre workout) and then whenever my post workout is, as well as having a snack lateron in the night. I don't have it planned out at all, yet, all i know is that it should be pretty good. I'm thinking today for my cardio I will do renegade man makers, that's what the schedule has planned. those are always alot more cardio / full body intensive than they are absolute full weight intensive. whatever, maybe i'll run some more! Maybe i'll best my 5k time! hahahahaha. no f'ing clue. I have to try and beat 35 pullups today. we will see.

alright, i'll be tutoring from 3:30 - 5pm today. kinda a weak shift if i remember correctly. so i think i'll try to get some physics homework done in the meantime.
take care gang!

1pm and 3:30 meals were typical MRS, with ~ 320 calories in each or so. my 5:15 pre workout was 260 calories, straight ON pro complex.

Workout was only alright. I mean i got a hell of a workout, but I think i could have done better if my friend didnt tag along, but sometimes you have to workout with friends. so it's all good. i still managed to push myself so hard that I almost passed out, because i was low on carbs during the day.

Dinner was flipping awesome. I came home and had some steak with sauteed mushrooms and onions. a smidget of flour, 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil, and some water formed the basis of the sauce. and reduced onions and mushrooms provided the rest, with a little bit of vinegar. I had about a 6oz steak with some sliced bruschetta style tomatos, 1 cup of brown rice, and the onions and mushrooms. along with a homemade dark chocolate and almond turtle, and some almonds. Way over on calories, but post workout, so that's not too terrible. I assume the meal was about 1100 calories or so. after that my nighttime snack was 1 tbsp of natural peanut butter. so i ended up the day at 2510 calories. Still in deficit territory, so i'm safe! And i got the right number of meals in! SO i think i'm good.


I'm excited about tomorrow. I'm doing clean and jerks, and deadlifts. full body stuff. When i get done with that, i'll do 20 minutes of low intensity cardio as well. I'm thinking about doing the rowing machine for cardio. not sure. I'll figure it out. I wanna keep it new, alwyas gotta keep it new. I might go to the gym during the middle of the day , instead of at night. I don't even know. gotta keep it new. Oh, and I bought oatmeal. yay for tomorrow's meal. Since i'm going to be doing heavy lifting tomorrow, and alot of compounded movements, I'm going to eat oatmeal, eggs, and milk tomorrow morning!! haha, it will be close to 600 calories for breakfast, i think. But it will pay off, because I'm gonna hit the gym hard! See ya'll tomorrow.


95 points -----------------------------

APR 12
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So here we are. I manage to wake up mad early and i STILL end up late to class. Some things will never change. ever. ever. ever. ever. ever. hahahahahaha. But luckily, most things can.
Breakfast was at 7:30, and it was 1/2 cup old fashioned oatmeal (SOOOO GOOOOD) with cinnamon and splenda. i also fried 3 eggs in 1 tbsp of smart balance. a nice 510 calorie breakfast, don't forget the sugarfree redbull and the multivitamins and tons of water! hahahaha. can't ever forget that stuff.
So i had my morning classes, everything went well, i got to tell the class i was bipolar, lol, that was funny. anyways, i had my 10:30 am pre-workout shake that was 2 scoops pro complex for 260 calories, and i'm about to leave for the gym. today is heavy complex movement day. should be good. I think my abs are gonna get their asses kicked today also. either today or rtomorrow. not sure. depends how i feel. actually the more i think about it, i think i'm gonna do them tomorrow afternoon. tomorrow will be chest again i guess. not sure. blah.
oh and today, i woke up feeling REALLY lean. hooray.
take care people.
yeah, workout was pretty f'ing intense. that's all there is to that. deadlifts, clean+jerks, rowing challenge. ugh. freaking awesome.

meal 3 was a really good one. a steak, some whole wheat pasta, some v8. i over estimate this one to be around 520 cals.

meal 4 was awesome too. two turkey burgers, some v8, and a smidget of spicy mustard. i'm on a roll today with the real food!! who needs shakes! hahaha. being close to home freaking rules. ~ 375 cals.
anyways, if i can scrounge up some gas money, i'll be driving to the north campus for differential equations for the evening. maybe i won't make it, and instead just study at home. i could do that just as well. usually all i do in that class is stare at the girls,( incredible actually hot girls ina high level math class), and yet still I have a 95% in the class.
so meal 5 was a single scoop of muscle milk. 180 cals this was on my way to hang out with some friends. from there, about 7 unsweet teas later i headed home for my last meal of the day.
meal 6 - 330 calories - 1/2 cup of almonds and 1.3 tbsp of peanut butter.

95 points -----------------------------


APRIL 13
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I'm tired. ugh. and i'm frickin sore. Work was pretty good. now i'm going to do my exercise for the day. running 2 miles and also doing 20 man makers. ugh. what a workout. with a sore back. oh well, gotta do it. here's how the meal breakdown went today.

meal 1 - 1/2 cup oatmeal with splenda and cinnamon, and three eggs cooked in smart balance. 515 calories. (9:15am)

meal2 - mbv mrs. a little more than normal. 330 calories. (noon)

meal3 - mbv mrs. a little more than normal. 330 calories. (230pm)

meal4 - tomato, cucumber, radish,a bunch of fat free feta cheese and vinegar mixed together with spices as a salad, with 1/2 cup almonds. 450 calories. (445pm)

meal5 - 1.3 cups whole wheat spaghetti with a little asprin, and 3 oz of grape juice. 250 calories. (600pm)


now i'm going to workout. i'm really dragging today. i'm supposed to go out with a friend tonight, and get obliterated as well. oh god. so i'm at 1875 calories, which means i can have 275 calories worth of drinks. straight shots on the rocks, and alcohol with diet coke , tonight. I'll take a point off cause i know i'm gonna go over.

take care gang.


April 14-

perfect day on diet, missed my exercise. -1 point.

April 15 -

perfect day on diet, and excellent workout as well.

sorry, super busy right now. I picked up some ON 100% Whey gold standard 5 lb jar for 30 bucks. yay. we will see how this stuff does. my new favorite post workout meal / shake is 1.5 cups of organic fat free milk with 40g of ON whey. yay.

i'm out of BCAA's again. need more. that shit works wonders.
worked out with 60 lb dumbbells for my flat db press chest ovt. triceps hate me today also. abs, and cardio as well.
tomorrow is biceps and legs OVT i think. we will see.

APRIL 16
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starting the day off i did pretty well. 12 oz of organic non fat milk with 2 scoops of ON gold standard. this was ~10am. good for about 380 calories. it's now 12:30 and i'm done with meal 2. 2 scoops of gold standard. meals 3 4 5 will also be shakes. this sucks, but my days at school are alwyas really difficult to get good food in me. workout will be legs, biceps and cardio. if i get to the gym in time. if i dont get in time it will only be legs and biceps. who knows.
doin good though. comin up on finals week. tryin my best.


APRIL 17
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what's up everybody. super busy these days.
between my projects for school, finals, work, exercise, dieting, everything, and yet finding time to do laundry and go out with friends, i'm making it happen.


9:00 am. breakfast. 1/2 cup oatmeal, 3 tablespoons nonfat organic milk, cinnamon and splenda. 2 scoops of gold standard whey in 1.5 cups organic milk.

total damage = 590 calories.


at 10:45 i had a cupcake from school. cute girl brought them in. had to!!! just one. i estimate it to be around 300 calories.


1pm and I just finished my lunch or whatever. cup of steamed broccoli and 2 scoops of protein with water. i also took two BCAA's and some redline (energy, i'm lagging, got alot of studyign to do etc)


my legs are really freaking sore today. hooray for good leg workouts.

my weight this morning was 146.4. i will weigh myself every morning with my new health-o-meter scale!! hooray!! hahaha. it does water hydration levels and bodyfat percentages also. It says i'm 13.5% bodyfat. holy crap!! my skinfold says i'm about 10%. i need to get myself tested or something, get a density scan. i'll talk to my doctor, lol.


i don't get home until almost 9pm tonight, so the rest of my carbs are going to be from meal replacement shakes and stuff. damnit. oh well. i'm huuuuuuungry too!!

but we haven't lost any points today.


APR 20. minus 2 points for not posting updates the last few days.

but i've been keeping tabs on everything. everything.

and i'm doing well.


APRIL 24 ---------------

I'm back!!!!

Alright, So I had to go out of town for a few days because I was one of the members of my college's Math Olympics team. haha. Don't make fun!! Math is awesome!! We ended up not placing, but I did make the second highest score for my team out of a team of 7. so, not too bad. I'm happy with how I did, considering I had a bunch of other classes to be studying for as well.

I used one of my allowed cheat meals during the trip, because the whole group went out to applebees. I ended up getting a cocktail with a crispy orange chicken skillet. I destroyed the chicken and vegetables, but didn't eat a whole lot of the rice, so I didn't cheat as bad as I could have, either Way I accounted for it.
for each night that we spent at the La Quinta, I was able to use their treadmill and exercise equipment to give myself a good workout while away from my normal gym. One day I did upper body chest / shoulders with a sprinted 1 mile run, good for 25 minutes of total intensity, i was drenched in sweat when it was all said and done. The very next morning I ended up running a 5k. So i was staying very active and was managing to eat properly throughout the thing.

The final day of the competition I decided to use my SECOND cheat meal that I"m allowed (see before i had been subtracting points the entire time.) The entire group and all the competing school's team members all had a group breakfast. that went well, and it sort of cheated because of just the nature of the food, and I wanted to seem as normal as the rest. Lunch however, I got back on track.

Anyway, when I got back into town we went out that night, and I danced it up on the dance floor at a local greek taverna at international night. they played arabic and greek music all night!! I love that kind of music, and I was definitely at home with it. good times indeed.

The following day I ended up running 2.5 miles with my mom while doing the fitness course (pushups, pull ups, hurdles, jumps, knees to elbows, etc , while running the course) so i got a heck of a workout.

It's paying off, as well!! Yesterday I did my chest workout with a pair or 65LB dumbbells, up from 60 the previous week, and I can now bang off 10 pullups no question!! In fact, I need to buy a weight belt so that I can strap more weight to myself in order to increase my back strength while still doing pullups!

Today's workout was better also. I did a pretty intense circuit consisting of:
10 x 10 pull up / push up
followed by
20 thrusters @ 65lb bar
followed by
20 deadlifts @ 65 lb bar

REST
repeat with 8x8 , 15 , 15
and then 6x6 , 10 , 10

followed by ten more pullups. Holy cow, in about 23 minutes, I was completely ruined!! It took me almost 8 full minutes to catch my breath by the end of the whole thing.

I've been eating excellently, and I'd say that the increases in strength and endurance that I've seen have been a direct result of that. In addition, my chest looks a little bit larger these days, and my abs are just as defined as before. My total weight has gone up to approximately 147 lbs, so it looks like I have gained strength while lost weight.. that means I must have lost only fat!!! Would make sense, wouldn't it?!?

for my huge hiatus from this site, i've decided to deduct 1 point for not keeping up with it. but my school comes first, and I know you all understand.

pics of progress coming soon!!


APRIL 24 --------------

Ok, so today went awesome. ate well, worked out increidbly hard, studied well, everything went awesome.
tomorrow i'm going to kill myself with some OVT leg training. and i'll probably do biceps also. yep. i'll do that. sounds good.

oh, and i got a moped <3. and i got it running, and almost killed myself on it already. hahahahahhahahaha.


minus three points for not updating... i've been too busy playing with the scooter.. hahahaha.

APRIL 27-----
haven't messed up
such a baller
damn i looked good in the mirror today


April 28-----

ate well, but cheated at night. -1 point

April 29-----

Ok, ran six miles today. ate perfect. everything went well. made up for yesterday. actually had a hell of a workout, etc. lots of pullups, one legged squats, all sorts of stuff in addition.

April 30 ------

breakfast was 1/2 cup oatmeal, 2 eggs with cayenne pepper, and some v8.
lunch 1 was muscle milk
lunch 2 was muscle milk
then i had my workout . chest OVT. workin with 65's well now.. so i'm going up to 70's next week ( the final week of my OVT program )
post workout meal was a 16oz orange dream machine shake from jamba juice with 2 extra protein blasts
bcaa's throughout the day.
i've also started taking a fish oil pill supplement, 1000mg omega-3s twice a day, three times a day on weightlifting days. hopefully this will help also.
dinner i had shrimp salad with no sugar no oil dressing, consisting of a couple different vinegars, and a dash or two of tabasco sauce. oh[j, an i guess 1/4 teeaspoon of sesame oil, so that acounts for some fat and oil. not more than 25 calories worth though. hardly worth anything.
for nighttime before bed i had 8oz of fat free organic milk, 1 scoop of ON whey gold standard and 1 tablespoon of peanut butter. i can't say no to peanut butter. i absolutely love the stuff. i seriously love peanut butter.

this concludes my 100 challenge. 86 points for my first shot. not too bad. i can get better.




---------------- 86 POINTS

GOAL: Eat clean every single meal

COMMENT: My goal is to prove to myself that I can set a plan for myself and follow through with it


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Upper Body Push Lifts, Afternoon Cardio
Tuesday: Personal Conditioning class, Afternoon Cardio
Wednesday: Lower Body Lifts, Afternoon Cardio
Thursday: Personal Conditioning class
Friday: Upper Body Pull lifts, Afternoon Cardio
Saturday : Rest
Sunday: Rest

MEAL SCHEDULE
5 meals per day during the week
(breakfast shake, turkey sandwich, walnut snack, chicken sandwich, fish oil and cottage cheese)
3 meals per day during the weekend
(breakfast shake, mcdonalds premium grilled chicken salad, family dinner)

STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 210


END STATS
WEIGHT:


DAILY LOG

APR 1: Went to work, ate my salad, did my hw, etc. Now i've got to go put down one more delicious meal and the weekend is over. [100 Pts]

APR 2: Broke from my plan by choice. No excuses for it. It's been an extremely rough day, though. [99 pts]

APR 3: I am really hungry despite doing my day to the T. [99 pts]


PERSONAL REASONS I STOPPED.

April 10th (starting over) - [100 pts]
Had the perfect workout today as well as a dynamite day of eating. The hardest part about my cutting diet is getting all the food down. It is quite a hefty sum. I think I need to add more shoulder work to my routine. I do not want to end up lacking in that area.

April 11th - [100 pts]
I am having a pretty good day exercise wise. I really did not want to get up and drive 30 minutes (on a good day) to go to school because it was a fricking blizzard, but I took a moment to reflect on it all, and then I went and gutted it out. I crave a PBJ sandwich. I'll probably fit one into my diet tomorrow.

April 12th - [100 pts]
I feel invincible and very strong after leaving the gym today. That was one hell of a back workout. I think even while cutting my strength is going to increase tremendously using this workout routine.

April 15th - [100 pts]
Boy, updating this thing over the weekend is going to be tough because I am rarely at my computer. I have torn up the gym and the diet lately. I have gone a week straight of 100% perfectly clean and am feeling good. I reloaded after a weak leg day in the gym, and am feeling great! Tomorrow is going to be a long but rewarding day.

April 16th - [100 pts]
I am enjoying my cutting diet because the food is delicious. Taking the time to prepare healthy meals will result in a very satisfied stomach. It just takes the time and dedication to prepare them. Also, I am dropping weight quickly. So far I am on schedule for 3 pounds in 7 days from last saturday to this saturday.

Sure, why not!! I've only got 3 months to reach my goal, so maybe this will help push me. Nobody wants to see a flabby running around Aruba :D

GOAL: Cutting


COMMENT: I would like to continue the fat loss and get to 205 while preserving as much LBM as possible.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
I'm going to be following the ABBHT I with 45 min. cardio on the off days.


MEAL SCHEDULE
Six meals per day, one cheat meal per week. <---- BIG KEY FOR ME!!!


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 216
BODY FAT: 18
ARMS: TBD
CALVES: TBD
CHEST: TBD
FOREARMS: TBD
HIPS: TBD
THIGHS: TBD
WAIST: TBD


END STATS
WEIGHT: 211 -5
BODY FAT:
ARMS:
CALVES:
CHEST:
FOREARMS:
HIPS:
THIGHS:
WAIST:


DAILY LOG
April 1- Got 6 good meals in. No workout sched. 100
April 2- On my way to to getting 6 meals in. As long as I can get 2 before I get to work everyday, 6 should be easy to reach. This week is decompression week from the gym and eating maintenance to reset met, so no weights scheduled. We'll still be doing cardio so....... Cardio complete. Still need to get my measurements done. 100
April 3- 2 meals in, 4 more planned at work. Did cardio this afternoon (neighborhood walk). I'll deduct a point since I STILL haven't gotten my measurements...... 99
April 4- Meals good. Went running in the morning. 99
April 5- Missed my meal before bed :( Everything else good today. I got on the scale this morning and had actually dropped to 213!!! SWEET!!!!! 98
April 6-Fridays are always interesting for me. It's my "swing" day where I try to adjust back to a day schedule for the weekend. Got up early (12 P.M.) and had 1 meal. Then I had to shrink my timeline down for the others. Managed to get 5 meals in, which isn't too bad. -1 Went for a walk with my fiance. 97
April 7- missed update Food intake was ok. Got 6 meals in, alittle higher cal than I would have liked. 97
April 8- Meals on track. No workout scheduled. Starting ABBH 1 97
April 9- Cutting calories back down to 2300. Started ABBH 1 workout. 10x3's are HARD!!! 97
April 10- I really need to find a replacement for bread carbs. I seem to eat alot more than I should. Did some HIIT on the tread today and was totally gassed. Good workout. 97
April 11- Second workout on ABBH. We had to change the front squats to regular back squat. Fronts were just too wierd and we weren't comfortable doing them. Still a good workout. Managed to keep my HR in the 120's :) Meals good. I may try and cut a few more cals to try and get to my goal of 200. I've been hovering around 213-214 for the past couple days or so. I've had plenty of energy, so I think I can stand to cut a little more. 97
April 12- Meals good, doing cardio after work. 97
April 13- Going to be short on meals today. I got up late and won't be able to fit 6 in. Went to the gym and did dips/chins. Damn chins were hard!!!! I can't wait to see improvement on those. 96
April 14- Missed update. 95
April 15- Food on track. Missed the damn update yesterday. We went to the gym and did dip/chins again. I'll get back on track with the workout tomorrow. I got my first complement on my change yesterday also. They said they noticed a difference in my chest!! :flex: 95
April 16- Meals good. Did deads, decline situps, and seated calf at the gym. Deads kicked my butt!!! 95
April 17- Meals good. Going to do cardio after work. 95
April 18- PHEWW!!!! Just made the update!! Started the second week of ABBH I and I can tell you that 10x4 @ 80% 1RM is kickin my BUTT!!!! Good work out though. I'm already starting to notice alittle more definition. Meals good. Trying to hit 2000 cals to keep the fat loss going. It's tough!!!! I love pasta too much, but I've managed to stay away from it :) 95
April 19- Meals good. Did outdoor cardio since the weather is finally turning mild. Did some warm up laps then did 100/100 splits. 95
April 20- Going to hit meals, all be it small ones. Good work out at the gym. 95
April 21- Missed update 94
April 22- Meals good. Kinda gettin tired of turkey burgers...... Work out scheduled for the morning. 94
April 23- Wow, the month is almost gone!!! Hovering around 211-212. Wish I could break that 210 barrier!! Oh well. Meals good, work out kicked my butt. I did my first set of unassisted dips :flex: 94
April 24- Feeling super pumped for some reason today. Good 45 min cardio. Meals good. 94
April 25- Deads again today. Great workout, feeling much stronger. Got another compliment on how much I'm slimming down. Weight today, 211!! 1 more till I hit the 210 mark!!!!! 94
April 26- Going to be short on meals today. I'm swinging back to days for the weekend early. Did cardio at home on the elliptical. 93
April 27- Missed update -1 92
April 28- Missed update -1 But it was a good miss. Went to Yankee Stadium to take in a game. There was much beer, many hotdogs, excellent baseball :) 91
April 29- Trying to get back on track after the horrible food weekend. I'm extremely bloated, but will be doing some cardio to start burning the crap off. 91
April 30- Final DAY!!! Feeling stronger than ever. Started get alot of complements on the changes I've made. I don't know if I'll be able to get down to 200 by June, since I'm currently at 211. My new goal for the end of May is 205. I'm going to recalculate calories and really start pushing the cardio. I've been seeing really good muscle growth with the ABBH I workout. I actually REALLY like the setup. It's quick, easy, and straight to the point. I can get in and out of the gym in as quick as 35 minutes!!! We're getting ready to start the flipside of ABBH I, so hopefully I can continue to make gains. My goal is to do atleast 1 unassisted pull up. I've already gotten the unassisted dips, so I'm really happy about that. I'll be taking progress pictures this week and will post them in my journal. Hopefully the changes are evident :) FINAL POINT TALLY 91 Not to bad I guess for my first challenge.

GOAL: Just trading some fat for muscle. I don't expect any net weight change.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Every other day on a 3-day split workout, with 30 minutes of cardio after.


MEAL SCHEDULE
Modest meals, no sweets, no fast food.

STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 175
BODY FAT:
ARMS: 13
CALVES: 15
CHEST: 41
FOREARMS: 12
HIPS: 37
THIGHS: 21½
WAIST: 36


END STATS
WEIGHT: 169
BODY FAT:
ARMS: 13
CALVES: 15
CHEST: 42
FOREARMS: 12
HIPS: 36
THIGHS: 21
WAIST: 34

DAILY LOG

APR 01
Did a 'general' workout to get myself started, and was a little embarassed at how much I've slipped. I had to go down in weight on some exercises, got only 2 sets in on some others. Only made 20 minutes of my cardio, and thought my heart would explode. This only goes to support the emphasis of this challenge: Consistency is critical. Still, I showed up. [100]

APR 02
It was my intention to hit the gym tonight with a vengeance, but that's not going to happen now. I've worked an after-hours support call for the last 3 hours, without any appreciable effect. The only exercise I expect to get tonight is the ab workout I'll receive from rocking myself and whimpering, “Mommy, mommy, mommy...” until sunrise. The 'poke' test suggests that my upper body has been adequately worked, despite my somewhat disappointing workout yesterday. Nevertheless, I don't forfeit a point unless I miss my date at the gym tomorrow. My dinner will be low-cal tonight, unless I burn a few running around my apartment complex shrieking, “Why me?! Why me?!”. I could burn a few more calories doing it without clothes (it's still very cold at night in Anchorage). [100]

APR 03
Missed my workout in a big way tonight, don't care to elaborate. Were I to explain, I'm sure I'd deserve clemancy, but it's worth a point not to. That bites particularly hard, because I know full-well I can't do anything tomorrow, either, so today has been a two-fer. Couldn't be helped, I'm clear of conscience. But getting a perfect 100 my first time around is now an impossibility. [99]

APR 04
No workout for me tonight, having bet the farm on working out last night. Ding! [98]

APR 05
An unlikely night for me, I managed to show up for a late-night workought. The place was deserted, I was the only one there, apart from a bored employee reading a magazine. Happily, I opted for back-and-bi, for which I have no immidiate need for a spotter. [98]

APR 06
Night off tonight, and I need it. Hard week, and I'm feeling the effects of my workout last night. I'm afraid that the my efforts on my biceps will result in soreness that will impede my workout tomorrow. I'm been massaging all day, but I think I might have over-done it a little. I get carried away with biceps, because that it what I desire the most. I forgot my supplements last night. I don't know where my head was, I even measured them out. Terrible, considering I'm Creatine-loading. Minus one. [97]

APR 07
Did chest-and-tri today. I forgot my gloves, which was bad, because some of the machines could use slightly bigger handles. They threaten to bruise my hands, after several sets it really kills. Before next time, I'm going to cut a stick of 'pipe-wrap' (foam insulation for plumbing) into 12" lengths and cram them on those rascals, should work just awesome. [97]

APR 08
The Easter Bunny didn't visit me today, and that's probably for the best. My Easter basket traditionally contained not only candy, but bottles of expensive booze, and gift certificates for decadent food, none of which is in my meal plan. Still, being single on the holidays, verily, sucks ass. I'll vent these feelings at the gym tomorrow, with a vengeance. :( [97]

APR 09
Today was my 'leg' workout, and I found it wanting. My employer has endowed me with legs of blue steel, God bless 'em. My obsession is with upper body. I wasn't ready to go home yet, considering the willpower required just to get me there. My arms felt left out, so I gave them some attention, as an afterthought. This workout schedule is bust, so I'm changing it. From here on out it's alternated 'pullers and pushers', with a general leg workout every time. I'm not docking myself for this, since I consider this change an improvement. [97]

APR 10
Nothing happening tonight, hitting the rack early since I'm working the 6am shift this week, and have a bad habit of shorting myself on sleep when I work 'The Six'. Did some abs on a whim. I HATE abs! So much pain and effort to see any results at all... Forgot to take my supplements again, dang it... Minus one. [96]

APR 11
Almost didn't make my workout tonight, put it off for hours before I finally went. Had to shut off my brain and drive there on 'auto-pilot'. Got some really searing negatives in. It was super-crowded tonight, hard to get a turn at some equipment, folks getting in one another's way. There's a lot to be said for going in to wee hours of the morning. [96]

APR 12
Definitely feel the effects of last night's workout. Those negatives make all the difference. I forgot to take my improvised pads for those dang machines, ouch! At least I had my gloves. [96]

APR 13
Hit the gym on my way home from work. Finished in record time, since I've got it down to a routine. I was very lucky, despite the fact it was very crowded, every machine just happened to come free right when I needed it. [96]

APR 14
Day off, going to a concert tonight. I intend to steer clear of all the fancy snacks that will surely tempt me tonight, since I've already eaten an extravagant breakfast. I've put on a couple of pounds, and would like to see a net loss of 5 pounds by the end of this challenge. Forgot to take my supplements again last night. Dang! [95]

APR 15
Missed my update last night. Opted for an alternative workout today, lugging 12 tires (on wheels) from my parents back yard to the front, some of which had to be chipped out of a lake of ice. I've been home for an hour now, I'm still trembling with exhastion. I thought, "How am I going to possibly do the gym now?". Gym my ass. Arms, back, chest, legs, cardio, glutes in particular. I've been worked. Nice and neat, all in one dirty, cold, wet, sweaty, frustrating afternoon. All I have to do is take my supplements, and I'm done. [94]

APR 16
I'm so glad it's an off-day. Between getting beaten within an inch of my life by Darvonia, and carrying all those wheels, I'm so sore I can hardly move, especially my legs, buns and lower back. I've been hobbling around the office hunched over like Ozzy. I'm thinking a couple of Big Mac's might help, but I'm fighting the urge. [94]

APR 17
Feeling better today, everything but my lower back. Next fall I'm going to urge my parents to store the tires somewhere else. Wore a belt for my whole workout (except for abs and cardio), just for a little insurance. [94]

APR 18
Night off, had a modest dinner. It wasn't my intention to lose any weight, but the many-small-meals strategy seems to work really well. I wouldn't mind being at 170lbs by the end of this. [94]

APR 19
Didn't make the gym, stayed up super late on an outside computer job. I'm not too worried about it, since I've been doing a lot of heavy lifting at the office lately recycling obsolete computer gear. [93]

APR 20
Night off. Did some barbell exercises in front of the computer. [93]

APR 21
Finally remembered to take my improvised grips for those punishing machines. It worked quite well, no abuse to my delicate little hands. [93]

APR 22
Day off from the gym. Went to a BBQ and ate half a cow. Didn't eat any of the sweets, just slab after slab of lowing ruminant. I went totally caveman, didn't even use any silverware. It was so good. [93]

APR 23
Had a good workout, apart from the fact that I hurt my elbow. It was stupid, in general I've been impatient and easily frustrated lately, wanting too much too fast. Ouch! [93]

APR 24
Another night off from the gym, and I'm glad, because I'm wiped. Worked our 1000-user computer Help Desk by myself this morning, and I'm mentally exhausted. Plus my elbow is freakin' killing me. I don't know what I'm going to do at the gym tomorrow without the use of one arm. Legs, I guess. [93]

APR 25
Worked legs tonight. Elbow feels much better, but I'm not pushing it. [93]

APR 26
Ate quite badly last night - two huge servings of pasta in cream sauce. I wouldn't deduct a point if it had been only one serving, and if it hadn't made me too sick to go to work today! It was really stupid, I'm not used to food like that anymore. [92]

APR 27
It's starting to look like I'm not going to make my work out, no real good reason. Got home late, feel listless and tired, stomach is still not quite right from Wednesday's dietary tragedy, and I have a busy evening ahead of me. I suck! Perhaps I'll make the gym tomorrow, if only to assuage my guilty conscience. [91]

APR 28
I did make my workout, although I did it in street-clothes. The gym was within walking distance of the place where I was getting my oil changed, so I just up and did it! [91]

APR 29
Good workout yesterday, my whole upper body has been well-worked. I'm proud of the meals I've had today, low carbs, lot's of protein. [91]

APR 30
Last day, and that's a wrap. For reasons unrelated to The Challenge, I worked extra-hard tonight. My measurements are disappointing. Some have moved in the wrong direction. I'm going to disregard them in May's Challenge. My arms in particular look better, contrary to the tape-measure. They're actually pretty scary. I suppose I don't care about numbers as much as overall aesthetics. For me, that is what this is all about. [91]

GOAL: Fat loss.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Cardio: 50 mins LISS Monday, Wednesday, Friday. HIIT Thursday. LISS will be alternate running/jogging and stationary bike.

Strength Training: Tuesday, Saturday.

MEAL SCHEDULE
No junk food, No alcohol. 2000Kcal per day, split across 4+ meals. 2 Litres of water per day.

STARTING STATS (March 29th)
WEIGHT: 201 lbs
BICEP: 14.5"
CALVES:16.5"
CHEST:42"
FOREARMS:12"
HIPS:40"
THIGH:26"
WAIST:41"

March 30th: First post for April 100 challenge! I know, it's not April. It is the last day of term though, and I have April off for Easter now. Looking forward to a month of pretty hardcore training. Been out for a bit of a celebration tonight. Now it's out of my system, I can get on with it.

Tomorrow will be pre clean day, going to eat clean but not be overly obsessive counting calories. Alcohol will definately be out, and I'll be doing some LISS cardio and stretching after work to warm up! Since I know junk and alcohol always makes me feel like crap after, it'll be worthwhile getting into it early so I can give 110% over April.

END STATS

April Challenge

Goal: cutting and triathlon training

- 60 kg :)
- belly ?

apr 1: first day of a new month with competition. fantastic. i'm highly motivated. this day was sunday and we went on a trip outside of berlin helping friends with building their stairs to the house. nice challenge: 700 brickstones finding, carrying and stapeling (?). i was so tired, what a workout. anyway -1 point for not updating today. [99 points

apr 2: run. yeap as allways i was running. about 40 min incl. sprints in the end. and after this my friend had the great idea to cycle a little after it. so we went cycling really fast for about 35 min but just ~12 km. so great beginning. oh and we get this swimming course, very important for the triathlon-training. [99 points]

apr 3:missed update (-1 point) [98 points]

apr 4: run. or maybe go cycling the first half of the day. yes was running. good run. missed update - 1 points [97 points]

apr 5: free. missed update - 1 points [96 points]

apr 6: run. yes did run. but missed update - 1 points [95 points]

apr 7: cycle :) fantastic 5 hours in the south-east of berlin. netto 3 hours cycling - 50 km with strong wind. i was so sleepy afterwards and my head was exploding course of not enough drinking. ! so have to get more water with me (us) and drink it! but it was so fantastic i love to cycle very fast. missed update - 1 points [94 points]

apr 8: lazy day. easter. just a lot (!) career stuff. great food. but maybe chunk eating waffles. missed update - 1 points [93 points]

apr 9: skate day. instead of running. hard for the legs and the ass, but fun. about 1 1/2 hours. after that we went on a barbeque - of course vegetarian for me. and some karaoke afterwards. but missed update - 1 points [92 points]

apr 10: first update since 7 days. 7 points for not updatting, thats really s***. today is career and dentist-day. that's fine for me. since next week here is our swimming date. that will be so hard - my body still remembers the pain after this university training. we have to see, if it's possible to run the next day. [92 points]

apr 11: run. dada, another points away for not updating...mhmmm. - 1 point. but most worser is that on tuesday the dentist was active in my mouth - and now one of me teeth is gone (weisheitszahn). i don't know the english word for it, it's the last one, really in the back of the mouth, the one that's not necessary. anyway, it was really hurting but whats hurts more is my head, course i should not drink any kofein for the next days. AND not doing any sports for 1 week - greats. i will not minus me any points for that advise. [91 points]

apr 12: mmmpf. i think i loose some pounds while not eating with my hurting mouth. [91 points]

apr 13: run - no run. dentist order mmmpf. but wake up early and working now. but i miss my running. tuesday is first date on our swimming course. it's important to be there, i hope my missing teeth will manage that with me, without bleeding. [91 points]

apr 14: no update (-1 point) [90 points]

apr 15: cycling. 55 km ave 19,8 km/h time 2 1/2 h . that looks not so fast, but it was - just a lot passage with no-orientation ;-). meals: 2 time yoghurt with fruits. one soya sausage and aubergine. one alcohol free wheat bear (?). uh my mouth did'nt bleed - but cycling is not hard for bloodpumping. i have to see, if I can run tomorrow.

apr 16: usually it's running day. have to see what my mouth feels like, if not i run on tuesday.

apr 17: yeap run today about 40 min. fast-slow-fast-slow... ;-) nice doing. tonight is swimming, what do you think, should I go, or wait till my gf is back? hmmmm. very good news regarding my career. so happy day. should i drink some coffee today, all still be abstinent?

apr 18: no running today. just balkony pimpin and working. i take measurement of my belly and holy s*** there is a progress :)))))))) 0,5 cm mininimum. *update* was cycling 40 min fast with wind against me. got some problem with pain on my sides. but no balcony pimpin :'(

apr 19: run here. yes. was running. first time again the big round. feels perfekt. the only thing I have to do again, is my sprints afterwards. and some workout for my back! really feels great. fitter and leaner again. perfect timing spring arrives berlin. [90 points]

apr 20: no run. but hopefully swimming with shannon in the evening.

Final overview April:

April was an OK month. Overall I'm not dissatisfied; especially with the start and end of April. The middle part was suboptimal to say the least.
Things could have gone much better though. My choice of program, dietwise, planning, etc. These things will be muchly improved in May!


Goals:
10 x 3 For Fat Loss (http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=795366&pageNo=0)
Lose fat that I have gained over last 3 months. It'll be a start..

Rules:
Diet: 4 days "clean", 2 moderate carbs, 1 moderate "cheat" day.
Posts will de edited always the day after.
Workouts according to 10 x 3 For Fat Loss (http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=795366&pageNo=0).

EDIT: doing Waterbury Summer Project now

Current score: 82

Daily Log:
April 1: First day of the April challenge. Very exciting as I have a gut feeling this month is gonna be superb. It starts off easy with a 5 min HIIT session.

April 2: Oooof. First day of 10 x 3 For Fat Loss. The workout was pretty intense, but I enjoyed it quite a bit. I've never done anything like it, so it's a welcome change, and I'm sure my body will adjust well to it. The HIIT at the end of the session went fairly well. This prolle due to the fact that I didn't go 100% on it. I just didn't have the strenght. Oh well, better to go 80% than nada I say!
Dietwise I had a "cheat" meal, unexpectedly, carb overload. No points deduction as long as I keep diet crisp untill the end of the week.

April 3: I wanted to do HIIT yesterday, but my DOMS were killing me (still are btw), so I moved it to April 4th. I'll do 10 min of HIIT (sprints) , as prescribed in 10x3 followed by 1.5 hours of indoor soccer. I had a high carb meal today. For the rest of the week no more latitude, till easter sunday, where I'll have a real cheat meal :eat: I better not screw up on the diet part this week, or it'll cost me points, and we shall not have that! :nono: Also,the portion of my carb meal was enough to rule out any other higher carb meal this week. Must remain strict! :)

April 4: Today I should have done HIIT. I wanted to do it before my indoor soccer game. Unfortunately I had to pick up someone before that, carpooling :cool: He called just as I was about to do my HIIT. The soccergame itself was intense enough for a good cardio-workout, but rules are rules. HIIT was on the program, and HIIT was not done. so -1. :cry: I'll have to comfort myself with the fact that my diet was spot on. :tucool:
[-1]: HIIT missed

April 5: Today was workout day. I was sooo tired after work that I just KO'd on my bed. So I switched my workout to HIIT. Did they HIIT. 10 minutes of 60s low and 15s max intensity. I just started doing HIIT, this is my second workout. I need to get used to the intensity. First time I did 6.5 minutes, now 10, so that's good progress. Diet was spot on!

April 6: LISS in the morning. 45 minutes on the bike whilst watching Shinobi; time flies :tucool: In the afternoon weights (10x3) followed by 8 min of HIIT. I seriously despise HIIT.. :mad:
At night had cheat (read: binge) meal at a Japanese restaurant. All you can eat for 19.95 :) It sure was tasty :eat: This poses a problem though, because my cheat meal was planned for easter :confused: Let's see how it unfolds. No deduction yet, unless I have a cheat meal on sunday. Did I mention I hate HIIT? Ok, just checking ;)

April 7: Today I was sick. Regardless of that, and the fact that there was an abundance of great tasting food in the house, I kept to my diet. I'm really proud of myself. Tomorrow I'm gonna go ahead with my cheat day. It's easter; one has to enjoy! So I'm gonna deduct a point for friday's cheat meal.
[-1]: friday night's cheat meal

April 8: Easer done. Nothing special :)

April 9: Still sick on this day. I had mad headaches and was dizzy all day. Needless to say no training could be done. Since's it's "second easter day" in Holland, mom made delicious meals all day. Roasted chicken and potatoes from the oven. My mom doesn't make it like that every day, so I decided to enjoy it :) Cheat day? Yes, most definitely, but hey, I'll make up for it :) I'll deduct 3 points for this day.
[-3]: Mom's special cooking ;)

April 10: Today I had a superb workout! It just "flowed". 10 x 3 and ended up with 8,5 minutes of HIIT. HIIT isn't so bad when you don't do 30%/100%, but instead 30%/90%. Perhaps this was my mistake the first time. I went 100% on the fast part and it blew the wind out of me. This time I settled for 85% and it went smooth. Next time I'll up it to 9 minutes.
Diet? Superb :)

April 11: Today I had indoor http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/sportlich/d025.gif. It was much fun and intense. We won in the end :D This will count as a cardio session :cool: Diet was superb again! :)

April 12: I biked to work today. 2 x 30 minutes counts as an OK cardio workout. It did feel great not to be stuck in a traffic jam. Especially on the way back, I biked next to the highway and it felt kinda good to see them all just standing there! Teeheee.
Diet: I had a major binge attack yesterday evening! My mind was telling me to go to Mickey D's and just get some chicken nuggets. Of course I'd have totally binged out if I had gone there on fries, burgers, shakes and lots more. I survived though. I drank lots of water and had a protein shake with some flax. I'm so proud :D
Tomorrow is workout day, can't wait!

April 13: Weights done. Followed by 9.5 min of HIIT. I did the HIIT on the rowing machine. I just didn't get that HIIT feeling. It was too easy. At night I had suchhhh cravings for McD's!! This weekend is cheat weekend, so I'm happy I wasn't persuaded by my mind to get junkfood, though, it was close

April 14: Rest day today, and cheat day in the evening. Tomorrow Ill also have a cheat meal.

April 15: Did 45 min of LISS and had a cheat meal.
[-1]: Cheat meal

April 16: Day to forget! Not even worth thinking about. Erase and move on.
[-6]: Bingefest 2007

April 17: No gym today. I had some stomach cramps. I guess I could've went if I REALLY wanted to. After these 2 points deduction, I'm at 86. I'm planning on ending the month with 86 :cool:
[-2]: Skipped gym and HIIT

April 18: Back to business afer a few days of weak performance. I'll end this month perfectly. :cool: Cardio: check.

April 19: Feels much better on a good diet! Cardio: (30min) check! Tomorrow hitting the iron :cool:

April 20: I guess I missed today's update? :[
[-1]: missed update

April 21: rest day

April 22: Cardio done and cheat day =]

April 23: Month coming to an and! Tomorrow work out day.

April 24: Cardio done! 2 x 30 min. Morning and afternoon :cool:
I can't wait for May's challenge. No..wait... I can't wait for today's challenge! Postponing challenges never helped anyone. :nope:

April 25: Today was the first day of Waterbury Summer Project. (http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=1140463). Uffffggghh it wasn't easy! I've never done anything like it, and my body is in complete shock. If that wasn't bad enough, I had 1.5 hours of soccer afterwards. I remember laying on the bed after gym and thinking to myself "I..can't...move..." I still went to soccer :nod:

April 26: I did HIIT! This is a huge accomplishment. My body is screaming for rest. I'm so worn out from yesterday. Diet was super. It was a good day. I'm gonna sleep like a baby tonight.

April 27: Day 3 on WSP . I thought my legs would cave in whilst doing lunges. :/ My DOMS have decreased a lot in the evening. Don't know why, but I welcome it. Tomorrow is HIIT day >.<
Diet was proper today. I also slept quite a lot today, since it was my day off. Tomorrow I'm getting up at first light, so my sleep won't be optimal. I should have gone to bed earlier, but I was playing poker with the guys.

April 28: I was supposed to do HIIT today. As soon as I came home though, I laid down on my bed and just went KO! WSP is really taking a toll on my body. I love the program sofar, and I think my body just needed that day of rest. I'm not feeling blue about it, I got my rest, and tomorrow I'll hit Day 5 with an, what it seems, very (!) intense session!

April 29: Totay I completely forgot that my gym closes very eary and so wasn't able to do my weights workout. I'll have to move that to tuesday, since tomorrow is a holiday in NL. Queensday!! :D
Today instead of my weights I did HIIT. HIIT is going better than at the start of the month when I was barely able to do 5 minutes. Today I did 18 min 90s/25s. I'm trying to push this to the prescribed 30.
Diet: I had chicken nuggets in the city. It was an alternative. I guess I'll count it as my cheat day. =]

April 29: It was a national holiday in NL. All the gyms were closed and all people were partying. I had 2 small cheat meals and skipped HIIT due to severe lack of sleep!
[-3]: 2 cheat meals and missed HIIT.

GOAL: Dip into the 260s.

COMMENT: Past couple of months have been crappy, time to pick it up before Summer and hit my 245 target.

-=WORKOUT SCHEDULE=-
Monday: 45 min Treadmill/Elliptical (LISS aerobic, fasted) (AM) | Circuit Training (PM)
Tuesday: 45 min Treadmill/Elliptical (LISS aerobic, fasted) (AM)
Wednesday: 45 min Treadmill/Elliptical (LISS aerobic, fasted) (AM) | Circuit Training (PM)
Thursday: 45 min Treadmill/Elliptical (LISS aerobic, fasted) (AM)
Friday: 45 min Treadmill/Elliptical (LISS aerobic, fasted) (AM) | Circuit Training (PM)
Saturday: Off
Sunday: Off


MEAL SCHEDULE
Six meals per day, no cheat meals. Multi-vitamin everyday.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 277 pounds
BODY FAT: ???%
ARMS: 16.25"
CALVES: 18.50"
CHEST: 42.50"
FOREARMS: 12.75"
HIPS: 44.75"
THIGHS: 22.50"
WAIST: 41.75"


ENDING STATS
WEIGHT: 276.2 (Using new scale)
BODY FAT: 24.1%
ARMS: 16.00" (-0.25)
CALVES: 18.25" (-0.25)
CHEST: 43.00" (+0.50)
FOREARMS: 12.75" (0)
HIPS: 44.75" (0)
THIGHS: 25.75" (new measurement place)
WAIST: 41.25" (-0.50)


DAILY LOG

[Week 1]

APR 1: Had a day off from work today, diet was ok, but I did end up having two egg rolls.
-1 [99 Points]

APR 2: Having trouble waking up on time, it's extremely frustrating :sleepy: . Anyway so I missed morning cardio but my normal workout was all good.
-1 [98 Points]

APR 3: Decent day, got things done that needed to be completed but I still woke up later than needed :doh:
-1 [97 Points]

APR 4: Good leg day, sucks my gym won't be open Friday afternoon so I'll have to workout at home. I still missed morning cardio though, but did get up earlier!.....:nope:
-1 [96 Points]

APR 5: Pretty boring day, got all my meals in on time, but still couldnt get up early enough for cardio. It's pissing me off. I dunno what to do :(
-1 [95 Points]

APR 6: Good Friday, gym closed early. So I did a bicep and chest workout wiith my limited resources here. Still missed cardio though, everything else was spot on.
-1 [94 Points]

APR 7: Woke up pretty early, but found out later that I was scheduled for work, so I went in about an hour late :( Everything else was fine.
-0 [94 Points]

APR 8: Easter. Deep Impact was on TV twice. Other than that my meals we're good and on time. Salted cod yay :drool: I still need to finish updating my ipod.
-0 [94 Points]


[Week 2]

APR 9: Once again didn't wake up on time but that'll change tomorrow :evil: . I finally finished tagging my mp3s and updating my library info and ipod, that took a few hours :( Had a nice chest workout today as well.
-1 [93 Points]

APR 10: Got up on time and did my cardio and the rest of my meals we're on time.
-0 [93 Points]

APR 11: Worked on legs today. Got a sharp pain in my arm while doing front squats :( but Im fine now
-0 [93 Points]

APR 12: Nooo got up late again :( But everything else was fine though, meals on time etc.
-1 [92 Points]

APR 13: Got up on time and did my LISS, there were a ton of people at the gym, it was weird. Later on I had my workout and I broke some weight records :tu: After work though I chilled at a friend's apartment and played some Wii and ate a few Doritos and didn't make it into bed until 3:30AM, talk about sabotaging my weekly records! (which I do Sat morning lol) Maybe if I sleep early tomorrow I'll see the good results on the scale instead of mediocre stuff.
-1 [91 Points]

APR 14: Easy day off, nothing much to report :)
-0 [91 Points]

APR 15: Day was going good until the end when I had a few too many sweet plantain chips (I love em :( )
-1 [90 Points]


[Week 3]

APR 16: Had a good workout today but completely slept through my alarm for cardio :sleep:
-1 [89 Points]

APR 17: Got up and did my LISS; rest of the day was great after that. All my meals were on time.
-0 [89 Points]

APR 18: Leg day, my knees didn't bother me today which is good. Also got up on time for cardio again yay :D
-0 [89 Points]

APR 19: Dunno how I missed recording Thursday, but I did. Anyway I got my morining cardio in and everything else was A OK..
-0 [89 Points]

APR 20: Great day today. Cooking my own brown rice perfectly and made some tilapia with cornmeal. It was pretty decent too, I'll have the leftovers tomorrow for sure.
-0 [89 Points]

APR 21: Everything was good today until I had some chinese food. A little too much chinese food actually :(
-1 [88 Points]

APR 22: Day was decent. I went to work and then bought a new scale by Tanita to replace my crappy non-digital one. Not looking forward to using it though cause my weight will jump 5 lbs :)
-0 [88 Points]


[Week 4]

APR 23: Good day, got cardio and my normal workout in and I made some baked turkey meatballs with wheat pasta. Turned out pretty well I think.
-0 [88 Points]

APR 24: Everything was on point today :)
-0 [88 Points]

APR 25: Worked legs and back today and got my morning cardio in.
-0 [88 Points]

APR 26: Did my cardio and all my meals we're on time. My weight was at a good low and I hope it stays there for saturday.
-0 [88 Points]

APR 27: Hard workout today and I'm feeling good. Hopefully it'll show in results tomorrow.
-0 [88 Points]

APR 28: Cheated and ate some bad stuff :( Coconut desserts :(
-2 [86 Points]

APR 29: Went to work then chilled out all day
-0 [86 Points]

APR 30: Good day. Did my cardio and normal circuit workout. Good way to end the month. I need new shoes though.
-0 [86 Points]

FINAL SCORE: 86

***APRIL FINAL OVERVIEW ***: April was a good month. I have lost 13 pounds and almost 2 inches from my waist. My waist is my problem area. My initial goal is to get down to 180 pds. That will happen next month. My 2nd goal is to get down to 10% body fat. I don't want to loose muscle though, so that one is going to be tricky. My third goal is to have a 32" waist again. I was 25 years old the last time I had a 32" waist. I do think that when I reach 10%BF, my waist will probably be at or around 32". So goal #2 and goal #3 go hand in hand. Looking into the future, my 4th goal is to bulk up just a little. I would like to have 16 or 17 inch arms, and a larger chest. That is it.... April rocked:guitar: , but May is going to kick a**!!!!:flex:

POINT TALLY - 90 PTS

STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 204 PDS.
BODY FAT: 22%
ARMS: 14.75"
CALVES: 15.5"
CHEST: 44.25"
FOREARMS: 12"
HIPS: 42"
THIGHS: 24.5"
WAIST: 40"

END STATS - TOTAL LOSS
WEIGHT: 191 PDS. -13 PDS.
BODY FAT: 19% -3%
ARMS: 14.5" -.25"
CALVES: 15" -.5"
CHEST: 44.25" 0
FOREARMS: 11.5 -.5"
HIPS: 40" -2.0"
THIGHS: 23" -1.5"
WAIST: 38.25 -1.75"

GOAL: Weight loss, cutting fat, building muscle, get ready for the beach !


COMMENT: This is my first post, as well as my first 100 challenge. Though I have been using this site for 2 months to loose weight, cut fat, and build a little muscle. This third month is going to be my best so far. I will post pictures when I feel comfortable. At this point, I have lost 20 pounds, and 10% body fat.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Weight training: chest & triceps (PM)
Tuesday: rowing machine, 30 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM)Weight taining: thighs, calves, abs(PM)
Wednesday: ; Weight training: back, biceps, shoulders (PM)
Thursday: rowing machine, 30 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM)
Friday:Weight training: pull ups, dips, push ups, leg raises,abs
Saturday: Weight training: legs (PM)
Sunday: rowing machine, 30 mins


MEAL SCHEDULE
Five meals per day.



DAILY LOG

APR 1: here we go. 100 PTS
APR 2: ALL WORKOUTS AND MEALS COMPLETE. 100 PTS

APR 3: ALL WORKOUTS AND MEALS COMPLETE. TODAY MY 11 YEAR OLD SON JOINED IN MY WORKOUT, SO INSTEAD OF WORKING LEGS WE DID A TOWER WORKOUT WITH PULL UPS, PUSH UPS AND DIPS. THEN WE ENDED WITH AN AWESOME STOMACH WORKOUT. IT WAS GREAT HAVING HIM WORK WITH ME. HOPEFULLY THIS IS SOMETHING WE WILL BE ABLE TO DO TOGETHER FOR THE REST OF OUR LIVES. (100 PTS)

APR 4: ALL MEALS AND WORKOUTS COMPLETE. 100 PTS

APR 5: ALL MEALS AND WORKOUT COMPLETE. HAD A GREAT WORKOUT TONIGHT. ARMS AND SHOULDERS. THERE SEEMS TO BE JUST A GLIMMER OF DEFINITION IN MY ARMS. ITS THE STUBBORN FAT AROUND MY MIDSECTION THATS DRIVING ME CRAZY. TOMORROW IS MY 2 MONTH ANNIVERSARY AND I AM GOING TO START A JOURNAL WITH PICTURES. I'M A LITTLE HESITANT ABOUT POSTING PICS. WELL .... I'M ALOT HESITANT ABOUT POSTING PICS, BUT I THINK IF PEOPLE SEE ME, THEY MIGHT BE ABLE TO HELP ME WITH MY PROBLEM AREAS. 100 PTS

APR 6: ALL MEALS AND WORKOUT COMPLETE.(100 PTS)

APR 7: ALL MEALS AND WORKOUT COMPLETE. SOMEHOW I SKIPPED DOING MY POST TODAY. I DON'T KNOW HOW BECAUSE I WAS ON HERE ALL DAY YESTERDAY.:mad: -1PT(99PTS)

APR 8: ALL MEALS AND WORKOUT COMPLETE. TODAY WAS TOUGH. EASTER IS A BIG HOLIDAY FOR MY FAMILY. I KNEW THAT HAVING A COUPLE OF PIECES OF CANDY FROM THE KIDS BASKETS WOULDN'T KILL ME, BUT I AM THE TYPE OF PERSON THAT CAN'T STOP AT JUST A COUPLE OF PIECES. IT WAS EASY. I ATE A COUPLE OF SMALL REESES CUPS EGGS, AND A COUPLE OF SMALL BUTTERGFINGER EGGS AND THAT WAS IT. I AM VERY PROUD OF MYSELF FOR NOT JUST GORGING ON CANDY TODAY. AS I HAVE SAID BEFORE, THE ONLY TIME THAT I AM GOING TO STRAY FROM MY ROUTINE IS ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS AND HOLIDAYS. IT'S OK TO ENJOY YOURSELF EVERY NOW AND THEN. JUST AS LONG YOU GET RIGHT BACK ON TRACK. I HAVE BEEN ON DIETS BEFORE ONLY TO SLOWLY GO OFF OF THEM AND END UP HEAVIER THAN BEFORE. THIS TRANSFORMATION IS A COMPLETE LIFESTYLE CHANGE FOR ME. MY EATING HABITS, EXERCISE, JUST MY COMPLETE MINDSET HAS HAD TO CHANGE. FOOD IS NOT JUST FOR ENJOYMENT!!!! IT'S MAIN PURPOSE IS TO FUEL YOUR BODY. WELL, I WAS PUTTING CRAPPY FUEL IN MY BODY, AND MY BODY WAS SHOWING ALL OF THE SIGNS OF BREAKING DOWN. FOR 2 MONTHS NOW, I HAVE BEEN PUTTING ONLY PREMIUM FUEL IN MY BODY, AND MY BODY IS SHOWING SIGNS OF MAJOR IMPROVEMENT. YOU KNOW, IT'S COMMON SENSE STUFF. EAT WELL, EXERCISE, GET GOOD SLEEP, AND YOU'LL BE HEALTHIER. EAT BAD, DON'T EXERCISE, DON'T GET SLEEP, YOU COULD BE SLOWLY KILLING YOURSELF. IT'S YOUR CHOICE. DO WHAT'S RIGHT. IT'S NOT HARD. CHANGE YOUR MINDSET. YOU WILL BE MUCH HAPPIER. I KNOW I AM!!!! :D (99PTS)

APR 9: ALL MEALS AND WORKOUTS COMPLETE.(99 PTS)

APR 10: All meals and workouts complete. Today was tough. For the first time since I started this whole transformation, I did not want to work out tonight. And its my legs workout. I normally love my legs workout!!! But it's raining and chilly here, and I would have loved nothing more than to just hang on the couch and veg out. But I didn't veg out. I had one of my best leg workouts so far. They are really hurting right now. Nothing like they are going to hurt tomorrow though. But I love it !!!! I know that the more pain I have, the more muscle that is being broken down, only to rebuild into bigger stronger muscles. Now thats exciting !!! Looking at myself in the mirror today, I think I am getting a little saggy in the stomach area and around my sides. As sick as sounds, I feel squishy. I really hope it's not skin that is just gonna sit there and cause me to flip out !!!!! It's way too early to tell. I am sure it will tighten up as time goes by. (99 pts)

APR 11: All meals and workout complete. Today was chest and triceps. Had a great workout. My 11 year old son joined me near the end and I had him do a few exercises, not too much though. He has a couple of years to go until he can really hit it hard. I can't wait until then though. It will be so cool working out with him. He can definitely do more pull ups than me. I think he stopped at like 8. I can only do 3.(99 pts)

APR 12: All meals and workout complete.(99 pts)

APR 13: All meals and workout complete. I switched things around today. I did my workout around noon. I think I will stick to that. Arms and shoulders. I really blasted it out. When I walked in from the garage (workout area), my wife actually noticed my arms without having to flex them. Although she could've just been being nice. Anyway, I will take the compliments any way I can. After years of being fat and overweight, hearing my wife say she proud of what I am doing is an adrenalin rush. (99 pts)

APR 14: All meals and workout complete. I am changing my workout scheldule will post tomorrow.

APR 15 & 16: All meals and workouts complete. I don't know how I keep forgetting to post my challenge entry when I am on this forum at least 3 times per day!!!!
-1(98 pts)

APR 17: All meals and workouts complete(98 pts)

APR 18: All meals and workouts complete(98 pts)

APR 19: All meals and workouts complete. I have made a change in my diet. I have been drinking nitrean w/ 2% milk. I have dropped the milk and it has already made a difference. I dropped an extra pound in just 2 days of stopping the milk. I am cutting to 10% BF. I am at 19% as of Monday. Next week I will probably be down to 18%. I am trying to gain muscle while cutting fat. I think it is possible and I am trying very hard to

APR 20: All meals and workouts complete.(98 pts)

APR 20: Bad day today. I missed my cardio. Although I did jump on our trampoline for about an hour with my daughter. Then we went to a dinner party at a neighbors house and I had a very small piece of chocolate cake along with another very small slice of key lime pie.:drool:
It was soooo goooood. I really don't care. For 2 1/2 months I have been almost perfect. I wouldn't even call this cheating because the pieces were so small. Before my "change".... I would have eaten 3 times as much as I ate tonight. But for all intensive purposes I have to deduct 2 points. I am still proud of myself for refraining from pigging out. :D (96 pts)

APR 21: I missed my cardio again. I have to admit I dislike my cardio. I use a bowflex's rowing machine, and it hurts my butt! That's embarrassing to admit....but true.:o I also don't sweat that much while doing it. It's more of an arm/lat workout than a whole body workout. I feel my arms wearing out and have to slow down. It just doesn't work for me. I am looking for either an elliptical or bike. Tomorrow is measurement Monday. I can't wait!!!!!(95 pts)

APR 22, 23, 24: I must be crazy. I don't know how I keep forgetting to post every day. I did my workouts, cardio, and meals. -3 pts for not posting. How stupid is that?(92 pts)

Apr 25: I am nearing my 3 month anniversary in my transformation and I am at somewhat of a stalemate this week. My workouts are going great. My cardio sucks. As I said before, I use a bowflex's rowing machine, and I hate it. I get more of a sweat during my workouts. Anyway, to reach my goal of 185 by June 6th, I will have to loose 10 more pounds. Thats like 6 weeks away. My actual goal is to be 10% BF or 185, whichever comes first. I will make it. I just don't see the improvement like I have seen in earllier stages. I have come a long way, but have a long way to go. All workouts and meals complete.(92 pts)

APR 26: All meals and workouts complete. Had a great arm and shoulder workout today. I put a picture on my media thread. Time for a shower and bed.(92 pts)

APR 27: I missed my cardio again today.:mad: I also had a cheat meal....Pizza!!!!:drool: It couldn't be helped. I am upset with myself. not because of the cheat meal, but for missing cardio. Also for losing 2 more points. That puts me at 90 pts. I just can't drop below 90! So for three days I have to be perfect. I think I can do it.:D (90 pts)

APR 28: All meals and workout complete.(90 pts)

APR 29: All meals and workout complete. I worked my butt off in the yard all day today. I wouldn't doubt if I lost like 3 pounds today. It was hot. I was sweatin' like crazy. Tomorrow is measurement Monday. I hope I have continued to loose fat in my mid-section. It's just not going away fast enough!!!(90 pts)

APR 30: Well done!!!! Check out my April Final Overview at the top of the page. More fat to lose, and more muscle to gain in May.:bb: (90 pts)

OK, I'm back. I did one of these with reasonable success in November, but didn't actually lose any weight. After a conversation with my doctor, and the start of the "Biggest Loser" contest at work, I'm ready for action. I've been going since Monday 3/26, so I've already lost the initial water weight. Goal is 2 pounds a week, by hook or by crook. I just went and reread my November logs, and I'm amused that I spent so much time worrying about not eating enough when I wasn't losing any weight at all - I'm going for much lower target cals this time around. I suspect I'll up them before the month is out, but I'm going to see what my actual progress looks like, rather than depending on formulae.

Starting goals: 1200 cals a day, weights 3x a week. Will adjust as needed to hit 2 lb/week loss without loss of strength.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Legs
Tuesday: Fasted LISS
Wednesday: Push
Thursday: Fasted LISS
Friday: Pull
Saturday:
Sunday: Fasted LISS

MEAL SCHEDULE

6 a day, 1200 cals unless weight loss exceeds 2-3 pounds a week.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 201.0 lbs
BODY FAT:43.5
ARMS: 14.0
CALVES: 16.25
CHEST: 45.5
FOREARMS:10.75
HIPS: 45.0
THIGHS: 27.0
WAIST: 40.0

WEEK 1 STATS
WEIGHT: 198.2
BODY FAT: 44.5
ARMS: 14.0
CALVES: 16.25
CHEST: 45.25
FOREARMS: 10.75
HIPS: 44.5
THIGHS: 26.5
WAIST: 38.5

WEEK 2 STATS
WEIGHT: 197.8
BODY FAT: 43.5
ARMS: 14.25
CALVES: 16.5
CHEST: 44.5
FOREARMS: 11.0
HIPS: 44.25
THIGHS: 26.5
WAIST: 39.0

WEEK 3 STATS
WEIGHT: 197.2
BODY FAT: 43.0
ARMS: 14.0
CALVES: 16.5
CHEST: 44.75
FOREARMS: 11.0
HIPS: 43.5
THIGHS: 26.25
WAIST: 39.0

WEEK 4 STATS
WEIGHT: 196.8
BODY FAT: 43.0
ARMS: 14.25
CALVES: 16.25
CHEST: 45.75
FOREARMS: 11.0
HIPS: 43.5
THIGHS: 26.0
WAIST: 39.0

END STATS
WEIGHT: 197.6
BODY FAT: 42.0
ARMS: 14.0
CALVES: 16.25
CHEST: 45.75
FOREARMS: 11.0
HIPS: 43.5
THIGHS: 26.0
WAIST: 39.0

Apr. 1: (100 pts) I'll be interested to see how this month goes - the past week on this plan has been very successful. I woke up rather bloated this morning for reasons beyond my control, so I'm curious to see how quickly I drop it off. I'll be updating every morning with the previous day's progress and the plan for the day, instead of trying to do it before I go to bed, which didn't work all that well last time.

Apr. 2: (99 pts) Yesterday we learned about Trigger Foods - namely, that while I can keep salty carb-based snacks around and eat them in accordance with my diet, I CAN'T keep sweet carb-based snacks around (A very lovely whole-wheat cereal, in this case) without going into full bore must-finish-the-box mode. I'm taking off a point for going nuts with that, although otherwise I ate just fine and on time. Mondays are weigh-in days for the Biggest Loser contest at work, and I'm down 5 pounds from last week - which, since last week I was UP 4 pounds from the week before (traveling and staying in a hotel for a week,) I think I can safely assume is mostly water. This week will be the real test - if I lose more than 2.5 pounds or so, I up the cals. If I don't lose more than 1.5 pounds or so, I add cardio. I will watch tomorrow's loss, though - I may still be retaining some water due to my cycle.

Apr. 3: (99 pts) Had a great legs workout yesterday - went up in weight on all exercises. It's a short workout for me - only four exercises - but man, it's killer. Squats, lunges, stiff-legged deads, and standing calf raises (on a machine) and I totter out of there like I'm 80 years old. Food-wise, I was unusually un-hungry in the morning, which was probably a result of the massive over-carbing on Sunday. I got all my meals in just fine, anyway - I really don't want to miss my 1200 cal goal by much, not with the rate I'm currently dropping weight. Another .6 lbs gone since yesterday, which is probably about right. I'm happy that I'm finally seeing some progress - and happier that this low-cal thing isn't particularly hard.

Apr. 4: (99 pts) Got all my meals in on time and on target yesterday, but had baked beans for lunch, which, while tasty, are REALLY heavy on the carbs. I'm not particularly surprised to see I didn't make any progress this morning on the scale. Today will be a semi-cheat meal (I'm meeting a friend for lunch, and I'll try to stay reasonable, but it's harder with restaurant food) and then tonight I'm having steak. Looking forward to my push workout tonight (chest, tris and delts.) It was the only one last week that didn't make me noticeably sore, so I think I'm going to try to kick my ass with it tonight.

Apr. 5: (99 pts) Succeeded in kicking my ass last night - went up in weight and/or reps on everything, and I will be suitably sore by the end of the day. My semi-cheat meal ended up not really being a cheat, since we went out for pho - vegetables, shrimp, broth, and a couple mouthfuls of noodles (lots of salt I'm sure, though.) All other meals went just fine. I may end up adding cardio next week just because I feel like doing cardio - I'm too tired after work/workout to stay up late, and I've been sleeping too much. Morning cardio on non-weight days would probably be good for me.

Apr. 6: (99 pts) Ended up staying up later than usual last night, but that was the only bad thing yesterday - food was fine. Broke 200 this morning - the losses have slowed to a pretty safe level. No more 5-pound weeks! Baked beans again for lunch today, since I have them already portioned out - I'm curious to see if that slows me down again tomorrow. Might be a little different, since tonight is a weight session. Need to go to the store tomorrow - hopefully I won't make a mistake like I did with that cereal again. I think I know better, now.

Apr. 7: (99 points) All meals correct and on time, got my pull workout in. Went up in reps and/or weight on all exercises. I was expecting to be up a little today because of the extra carbs yesterday and the salt that came with eating the last of the cashews (I do love salt... heh.) But this morning I'm another 1.4 pounds down - that officially puts me in the "raise cals" range if I don't go back up tomorrow. I'm not going to change anything today - this was a one-day jump, not a trend.

Apr. 8: (99 pts) Well, it didn't go back up, but it didn't jump down again, so I'm just a hair under 3 lbs lost this week. My measurements (above) look good, though. (Two notes: I'm a girl, so size lost on my chest is expected, and a good thing. Also, I'm using a cheap impedance scale for bf% and it varies by about 3% every reading, so while I'm including it for completeness, I'm ignoring it.) I'm going to stick with the current diet plan one more week, as what I'm losing seems to be what I WANT to lose. No issues yesterday, although I had to squeeze everything a bit to get all my meals in, since I slept in a couple hours. Wasn't a big problem on the whole, though. I had planned to go out and get a hot dog at a stand downtown for dinner, but it was freezing and raining, and the hot dog vendors weren't there, so I came home and had a healthy dinner. Oh, well. I had nothing other than a bottle of water at the bar, though, so points for me there.

Apr. 9: (99 pts) Made it through Sunday without pigging out, so that's one up from last week :) Having slept late I needed to compress my meals a little, and that definitely helped. I eat when I'm bored, and I get bored on the weekends when it's too nasty to go out. I don't have any real danger food around anymore, so that helps too. I'm not going to do cardio this week - going to see if my progress changes at all first.

Apr. 10: (99 pts) No issues yesterday. Ended up being a little carb-heavy, and I'm up about half a pound today - not worried about it, since this happened last week, and it certainly didn't slow me down overall. Leg workout went very well - up in weights on everything, plus I added some ab work. I usually do abs on cardio days, but since I'm not doing cardio yet, I needed to get it in somewhere, or my lower back will freak out. I may try to do abs on Friday, too, depending on how they feel - I didn't do much, since this is the first time I've worked them in a while, and after 50 crunches they were very sore.

Apr. 11: (98 pts) -1 for a cheat meal yesterday - I expected to have a cheat meal at least once a week, but did not include it in my plan because it should cost me a point. It was totally worth it, though - mmmm, Indian. :) No other issues. Tonight is push night, which I'm looking forward to.

Apr. 12: (97 pts) -1 because I missed my last snack last night - got hung up playing a damned Popcap game and when I looked up it was 1:30am. Didn't want to eat, just went straight to bed. Otherwise had a great day, great workout. I decided to try to go extra low carb yesterday, because the two previous days had been really carb-heavy. It seemed to work, too - I'm back down below Monday's weight.

Apr. 13: (97 pts) Wednesday night I must have pulled something in my neck, because it was incredibly sore yesterday morning. I thought I'd just slept on it wrong, but it still hurts today. Grump. I'm going to hit the gym and see what I can do - it's not THAT bad - but it may make some things hard. No other issues yesterday, food was good. I'm up again today by quite a bit - dunno why. I weigh in every morning and chart it on Fitday to see trends, but some of them are kinda weird. Oh, well. We'll see where I am Sunday - still totally prepared to add cardio as soon as my gains drop off. I'm reluctant to drop calories further, although honestly I'm never really hungry except right before meals.

Apr. 14: (97 pts) Great pull workout last night - by the end, my biceps felt super pumped. The neck twinge didn't affect any of the lifts, though I think the workout didn't help it to heal any, because it still hurts this morning. Back down to this week's starting weight this morning - looks like I'll be adding cardio next week, cause there's no way I'm dropping 3+ pounds today, unless I'm retaining water like mad - which is possible, I suppose. I'm terribly curious what my measurements are going to look like. I think the plan is going to be add three days of fasted LISS on non-workout days until I plateau again, then restrict carbs, then prolly add more cardio. I'd really like to get all the way back down to the 160s, if not the 150s, and then do a slow bulk. I miss my swimmer's back!

Apr. 15: (97 pts) Cardio it is, then, and the plan has been updated accordingly. While my arm and calf measurements still look good, and it appears I may be putting on some muscle, my waist and thigh measurements don't look good, and putting on muscle is not the goal right now. I'm not too worried about the half-inch gain on my waist, because honestly it seems closer to accurate than the previous week's inch-and-a-half's loss. I suspect that it's entirely dependent on how much water I'm retaining. It also looks like I'm gonna have to go down a couple of cup sizes before I can start fitting in to old jeans :) Off to do my LISS!

Apr. 16: (97 pts) So my LISS yesterday was a three-hour hike, because it was frigging beautiful outside. I had a a great time (and managed to get all my meals in anyway) but my legs are pretty sore today. I'm going to do my squat warm-ups and see how they feel, and if it seems like I won't be able to go 100% I'll switch legs with push and do legs on Wednesday instead. Tomorrow and Thursday will be either bike or treadmill, and shouldn't be as hard on them. I'm also going to add traps to one or the other of my workouts, because walking for a long time makes my traps sore, for some reason, and I want to see if strengthening them helps any. I'd say it's the strain of hanging on to my massive arms, but... ;)

Apr. 17: (97 pts) No issues yesterday - my leg workout went very well, despite the soreness from Sunday. Went up in weight on everything and added another set of crunches. I'm still totally flatlined in terms of weight loss, but we'll see how I do by the end of the week. Got my LISS in (bike) this morning - would be horribly boring except I can bring a book, and it's not so bad if I'm reading.

Apr. 18: (97 pts) No issues, still flatlined. Actually creeping up about .2 a day, the last couple of days. I'm getting kinda frustrated - this is just about where I stalled out in November, at 1800 calories a day. My folks are coming to town this weekend, so some cheats are likely, but after they leave it looks like I'll be restricting carbs to see what that does. I also want to wait to do measurements on Sunday, because if I'm actually putting on muscle, that makes it slightly better - it means the fat loss is just delayed.

Apr. 19: (96 pts) Cheat meal yesterday (Indian again) but otherwise fine - push workout went well, although it appears I'm reaching the end of my easy "newbie" gains for most of those exercises. Now we get to the fun part, where it really takes effort to go up in weight/reps. Did my cardio this morning and kicked my own ass, which felt good. Probably going to do cardio again on Saturday instead of Sunday, because my parents fly in Saturday afternoon, and I don't want to try to fit in a workout Sunday.

Apr. 20: (95 pts) Yesterday was a very bad day for personal reasons, and it ended up screwing up my food by a large amount. Today will probably be equally screwed, but frankly I don't care all that much. I still plan to hit the gym, though.

Apr. 21: (94 pts) Did not make it to the gym last night - I probably would have, except I'd forgotten my gym clothes, and by the time I got home I had honestly forgotten about it until I was halfway through dinner. Point off for that, and would have taken a point off for food because I thought I'd been awful, but just went back and logged it and it was really right about on target. The next three days are the real challenge - my folks are in town, and they like to eat out. Mysteriously, I dropped over 2.5 pounds since yesterday morning - I have a couple of theories (caffeine, stress, ovulation) but no real understanding of why. It puts the week right back on track, though, so I'll take it!

Apr. 22: (93 pts) -1 for food, as expected, since my folks were in town. The trend will continue today and tomorrow - should be back Tuesday in full swing. My measurements are looking better than I'd expected, and I know I'm holding some water today. I'm going to try one more week at the current plan and see what happens.

Apr. 23: (94 pts) -1 for food again, but did get the parents to go for a lovely half-hour walk in the wildflower gardens, which wasn't much strain for me, but at least it was something. I'm gonna count that as cardio. Today I try to make it to the gym!

Apr. 24: (92 pts) -1 for food, -1 because I didn't make it to the gym after all. I'm not planning any more debauchery this month, though, so I shouldn't lose any more points. I had to drive my folks to the airport at a truly unholy hour, so I'm going to do my cardio after work tonight - have my book and my clothes all ready.

Apr. 25: (92 pts) No issues - did cardio, had reasonable food. Ended up being a little light in my cals, sort of deliberately, since I ate so much this weekend and really did not need extra. Should be right on target today though. Push workout today - first time hitting the weights in a week. Can't wait!

Apr. 26: (92 pts) Still going up in weight/reps on my push workout, which is awesome, although I'm damn close to stalling out on my military press. I think once I can do 3 sets of ten at the weight I'm at now, I'm gonna switch to dumbbells for a couple weeks and make sure all the stabilizer muscles are caught up. Did my cardio this morning, no issues. No food issues either - it's kinda a relief to be back on small frequent meals. My cheat weekend didn't seem to slow my progress down much, fortunately.

Apr. 27: (91 pts) -1 for food - I had a tremendous craving for bad grilled cheese at lunch yesterday, and I gave into it. Waaaay too many calories, and the grease was hard to digest, but it was exactly what I wanted. I'm totally bloated today. First pull workout in two weeks tonight - yay! Pull is my favorite, which is why I put it on Friday - it's an incentive to actually go. If legs were on Friday, I'd never make it out.

Apr. 28: (91 pts) Great workout last night - gonna be sore by the end of the day. No food issues. Had to get up at the buttcrack of dawn this morning to get my car in to the shop, and I need to spend some time at work and get caught up a bit. Not looking like a super-fun day, but should be productive.

Apr. 29: (91 pts) Eh, measurements are not very interesting - I think I'm holding a fair bit of water, both from diet and PMS, and my boobs are bigger for that reason. I'll measure again Tuesday for my "final" numbers and see what I come up with. Today I'm not doing formal LISS, but I'm going to a Faire and will spend all day on my feet, so that'll do.

Apr. 30: (91 pts) Last day! Not too bad a month, overall. I'll come back tomorrow and edit in my final numbers. Feeling awfully bloated today, but I know I'm PMSing so I am going to assume that's most of the reason. I'm going to kick it up a notch in May and see if I can speed things up a bit.

100 Challenge


GOAL: Bulking On SUP2!


COMMENT: I want to gain muscle.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
MONDAY: CARDIO
TUESDAY: BACK AND TRAPS
WEDNESDAY: CHEST AND ARMS
THURSDAY: CARDIO
FRIDAY: LEGS
SATURDAY: SHOULDERS AND ARMS
SUNDAY: CARDIO

MEAL SCHEDULE
Six meals per day


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 169
BODY FAT: 15.95
ARMS: 13.5
CALVES: 14
CHEST: 38
FOREARMS: 11.5
HIPS: 37
THIGHS: 22.25
WAIST: 35.75


END STATS
WEIGHT: 168
BODY FAT: 15.95
ARMS: 13.5
CALVES: 14
CHEST: 38
FOREARMS: 11.5
HIPS: 37.25
THIGHS: 23
WAIST: 35


DAILY LOG
APR 1: I'm off to do cardio. I updated the rest of my stuff and I'm ready to go. This is my first challenge in a while. I think my last one was in December. I'm pumped to finish with 100. I know I won't though because the last four days of the month I'm leaving for a concert. No workouts and diet will be messed up.
-0 points [100 points]

APR 2: Did some cardio and I'm ready to go for the rest of the day. I am having trouble getting to sleep. I'm not 100% sure as to why that is. I'm only going on 5 hours of sleep. I feel good right now, but I know I'll crash around noon. I hope to be able to go to sleep early tonight.
-0 points [100 points]

APR 3: Don't really know what to add right now. I'm going to the gym later but and I had all my meals yesterday.
-0 points [100 points]

APR 4: I did my Chest and Arms yesterday. It was one of my better workouts, for that day, since I started the program. I'm off to do some cardio in a bit.
-0 points [100 points]

APR 5: I must have got lost in some kind of time riff, because I have no idea I missed an update?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Hmmm yesterdays update should be todays. Not sure what happened?
-1 point [99 points] ?!?!?!?!!??!!?

APR 6: I remember typing up on my Back and Traps day, but its not there, oh well I guess I forgot. Anyway I had all my meals yesterday and I did some cardio.
-0 point [99 points]

Apr7: I did my Leg day yesterday. I had all my meals. Today is Arms and Shoulders.
-0 point [99 points]

APR 8: I had my shoulder and arms workout yesterday. I had one of the best ones to date. I didn't have enough weight for one of the exercises but I improvised and used my sandbags. My arms felt awesome after that.
-0 point [99 points]

APR 9: I did some cardio yesterday and a cheat meal. Oh man was it good! I have the day off today, well not from my college course. But I get to relax. I'll cook my food for the next three days. Do some cardio. Relax.
-0 point [99 points]

APR 10: Oh man. I had a good 4 day weekend. Lots of work cleaning up but it was restfull. I just had a cardio day yesterday but everything, meals, was fine. My protein is making me very gassy though.
-0 point [99 points]

APR 11: I did my Back and Traps day yesterday. My grip gave out on my deadlifts and I was very upset. I ordered straps from our sponsor and I hope to get them by next weeks workout.
-0 point [99 points]

APR 12: I did my Chest and Arms workout yesterday. For some reason I was tired. I went to sleep earlier than usual but I was still tired. Today is just a cardio day.
-0 point [99 points]

APR 13: Just cardio yesterday. Nothing major. I had all my meals and I should be getting a new protein soon. I also got my Polar monitor.
-0 point [99 points]

APR 14: I had an unscheduled cheat meal yesterday. What really upset me is that all day long I fought urges. There was temptation all around me and I fought it. I get home and I find out it is my fiancee's aunts birthday. No one told me. I know it was still my choice to skip the meal, but it really would have looked rude if I had not eaten. The worst part is that I didn't even like the meal. :no:
-1 point [98 points]

APR 15: I had a good day yesterday. I hit all my meals and I had a pretty good workout. I will not have a cheat meal today since I had on Friday. I'm not doing it to add a point, which we can't do, but to make up for it. I am pretty lucky though I have had "extra" cheat meals before and I do not seem to gain all that much fat. However,I do not use this as an excuse to have more cheat meal. Right not my main goal is to gain muscle and eating right will help this goal.
-0 points [98 points]

APR 16: I wish I hadn't eaten Friday's cheat meal. If I hadn't I would have been able to eat those delicious tacos everyone was eating yesterday. I did not cave in though. I did my cardio yesterday.
-0 points [98 points]

APR 17: I forgot that I didn't have to go to class yesterday, so I ended up switching my cardio and my weight training from yesterday to today. This is what I'm supposed to be doing so I'm not going to take off any points. If there are any objections give me a holler.
-0 points [98 points]

APR 18: Quick update, I'm late for work. I had all my meals and did cardio.
-0 points [98 points]

APR 19: I had my Chest workout yesterday and it seems like I finally progressed a lot more on my incline bench. Yay. I had all my meals and everything was good.
-0 points [98 points]

APR 20: Yeah Friday. I still haven't got my protein yet and my back up stuff tastes horrible. I barely wanted to eat my meals that contained this stuff yesterday.
-0 points [98 points]

APR 21: I did some cardio yesterday and everything else went very well.
-0 points [98 points]

APR 22: I got in my arms and shoulder workout yesterday. I went up in weight but I did not lift the max reps set within my range. Oh well.
-0 points [98 points]

APR 23: I was bad I had an unscheduled cheat meal. I did do cardio though.
-1 point [97 points]

APR 24: I was bad again. I couldn't go out to the gym and I had pizza when I got home.
-2 points [95 points]

APR 25: Another negative on the meal. I won't see my fiancee again untill after my trip so I decided to have some dinner with her.
-1 point [94 points]

APR 26: I missed my workout. Bad Bad week overall.
-1 point[93 points]
APR 27-APR 30: OUT OF TOWN

GOAL: Cutting

COMMENT: First one of these for me, so here's hoping I keep up with it. Looking to try and drop the belly fat without dropping too much weight (Ecto with a gut :( ). Haven't been doing any cardio so that will be a start. Got to get ready for vacation at the end of May.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE:
Monday: Cardio (AM): Chest & Tri's (PM)
Tuesday: Back & Bi's (PM)
Wednesday: Cardio (AM)
Thursday: Legs (PM)
Friday: Cardio (AM): Shoulders & Abs (PM)
Saturday: Off
Sunday: Off


MEAL SCHEDULE:

5-6 meals per day. One cheat meal per week

Pics taken March 31:

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19675

STARTING STATS: (Added everything but weight on April 9 - actual measurements taken April 2, cold and flexed) Have not measured BF %.

WEIGHT: 174 lbs (ammended April 26 aftr purchase of a new scale - old scale showed 167)
BODY FAT: 17.5% (As of April 9)
BICEPS: 14"
CALVES: 15"
CHEST: 39.5"
FOREARMS: 11.5"
HIPS: 35.5"
THIGH: 22.5"
WAIST: 34"

END STATS:
WEIGHT: 171.4
BODY FAT:
BICEPS:
CALVES:
CHEST:
FOREARMS:
HIPS:
THIGH:
WAIST:

DAILY LOG:

APRIL 1: Ok, day off so that was pretty easy. I ate all my meals (with one to go in an hour). The tough part will be the cardio at 6am tomorrow. 1) I'm not a morning person 2) I've done no cardio in over 2 years (started lifting again 5 months ago). We'll see if I keep my 100 points tomorrow.

April 2: Well, I got this post in with 45 minutes to spare. Did my 20 min of cardio this morning, and leg workout tognight. Was scheduled to do chest and tris but shoulders were a bit sore from the end of last week so I switched up my routine. Ate all my meals, so I'm still good for 100 points.

April 3: Squeaking in before the end of the night again - I know I'm going to lose a point for this soon. Did Chest and Tri's today, and ate all my meals. Still on track at 100 points. Legs are pretty sore from last night (grin), so we'll see how my chest and tri's feel tomorrow. I found doing declines I can go with a lot more weight than flat bench.

April 4: I was supposed to wake up early this morning and my fasted cardio - but didn't make it. The little one in our family was up through the night, and I decided to sleep in a bit to try and catch up. I'll do my cardio tongiht instead, but since I was scheduled to do it first thing this morning, I'm going to have to drop a point. Down to 99. I'll need to drop another point as I didn't get it in in the eveny eith. 98 points.

April 5: As of tonight my posts are a moot point for a little while. I don't know how, but I wrenched my upper back doing chin ups. Something has gone really wrong, and I'm in a lot of pain - can't situp properly and can't lie down either. Bit of a dilemma. I'm pissed that I'm hurt, but I'm even more pissed that this is the second time I've been hurt in 4 weeks. Something poppd in my wrist a month ago, and is just starting to heal - I've had to be very careful on pull days, and lift a lot lighter.

Now I have this!! I'm supposed to be on vacation in 6 weeks time, and was going to work my ass off, and instead I'll be sitting on the sidelines until I feel better. :bang:

April 6: No workout today, no cardio, and I only ate 3 times. Went for a swim to try and fix my shoulder (much worse than the back when I woke up) but I basically just tread water trying to get some basic movements in. Couldn't really sleep last night and I've been living on advil all day - it's a holiday in Canada so there are no walk in clinics available. I'll being looking to find a doctor this weekend.

Including what I lost yesterday and today, I figure I'm down to about 94 points. Losing an average of 1 point a day. Not what I planned on when I started the challenge. Bit depressed at this point.

April 7: Missed post, ate 4 meals. 92 points.

April 8: Ate all my meals, no planned workout, so I keep my 92 points. My back is starting to recover, and I have no problems sleeping, and only a little pain when I sit. I didn't search out a doctor as I could tell it was improving after only a couple of days. I plan to workout tomorrow, but keep things light and we'll see how it all goes.

April 9: Got up this morning and did my cardio for 20 minutes, and felt pretty good about getting it done. Ate all my meals throughout the day and then lefted this evening. Did chest and tri's, and although my right shoulder blade still feels very tight and akward it didn't reallt affect my range of motion. I worked lighter with a higher rep range and was satisified with my effort when done. I'll be moving my back workout to the end of the week to give it some more time to heal and will see how it feels come Friday. Remain with 92 points.

April 10: Well the good time keep rolling in for me. After a very good workout yesterday, I followed that up today by missing workout completely. very tierd and not feeling well - I'm getting sick of excuses for not working out, but there you have it. I'm also feeling even more down since I measured my body fat for the first time yesterday = 17.5%. This is higher than I previously anticipated, and means I'm going to be even skinnier as I drop the fat. Basically I have only 138lbs of lean mass and if I want to hit 10% BF, I'll only be carrying around 14lbs of fat = total weight of 152lbs, on a 6 foot frame!! :mad: Too freeking skinny.

I'm tierd of being an ectomorph, I'm just depressed at this point. Probably one of the main reasons I've started working out so many times and then given up - it always seems futile. I can't put on weight, and that's what I want, but at the same time I hate having this gut.

Sorry for the rant. I'm going to bed and hope things look better tomorrow.

April 11-15: Missed all my posts, so -5 points. Worked out both the 11th and 12th, and pushed my workout from the 13th over to yesterday. I didn't get home from work until 12:00am, and I'd already planned to move my legs workout, but am still deducting 1 point. Did it yesterday and felt really good - had to lie on the floor for 5 min afterwards. Pretty sore today and it will get worse tomorrow, always does for me. My meals have all been on the mark with the exception of Friday where I had pizza, beer and chips. But I count that as my cheat meal.

Tried a sample of the NO2 yesterday - not sure what I think. Don't know that it did anything for me, but I might try a couple of more samples.

My apologies for the previous complaning - I get down about my body and body type from time to time and just need to vent. The single biggest difference that I can make this time is not to quit as I've done so often in the past. 85 points

April 16: Missed post and workout, -2 points. 83 points

April 17: Missed cardio this morning as I was out late for a work function last night and couldn't get up. Did Chest and Bi's tonight (decided not to include Tri's with chest for a while cause it was overdoing it for tri's). I'll be doing cardio tomorrow morning.

April 18: Missed post, so -1 point. Did my cardio in the morning and worked back and bi's at night. Was missing some energy tonight for my back workout - not sure if it had to do with working bi's yesterday. Decided it was time to try creatine, and bought Purple-K.

April 19: Missed cardio this morning (hadn't been feeling well after last night's workout) as I slept in. Ate a cheat meal for lunch, but I'll count this as my cheat meal for the week - although it will be tough not to have another as I'll be away for the weekend. -1 more point, and I'm down to 80 points. This is as low as I want to go for points, so I'll try to be really strict from here on out.

April 20: Well I managed to drag myself out of bed this morning and got my cardio in. I alwasy feel proud when I actually get up early, cause I love to sleep. If the little guy doesn't wake us on the weekend I could sleep most of the day. I'm glad I got my cardio, because I'm going to nmiss my workout tonight due to poor planning. I knew I was going out of town, but didn't think in advance that I'd miss my workout tonight. I don't think my other half will let me get a quick workout in before we hit the road, so I'm going to deduct a point now. If I somehow get my workout in, I'll edit this later - but I highly doubt it. 79 Points

(So much for my really strict from here on out statement from yesterday)

April 24: Missed 4 days of posts so I'm down another 4 points. I also missed cardio yesterday, but did weight train last night, so I lose another point (did get the cardio in today). I also be making an adjustment to my starting stats as I found out on the weekend that my scale is off by about 7-10 lbs (lighter than it should be). I have to buy a new scale then do a side by side comparison to input my correct figures.

I have to check my bodyfat cause I think it has gone down a bit - I know that my pants for work feel a little looser. :D 74 points

April 25: Got in my workout last night, and did cardio this morning. Ate all my meals yesterday, and am on track today. No workout planned for tonight.

Bought a new scale, so I'll need to weigh myself and change my starting stats accordingly. Wearing a different pair of workpants today and they don't feel as loose, so maybe it was just an abberation yesterday that I felt I was dropping some belly fat. I'll check the BF% for the end of the month, but should probably be checking it on a weekly basis. 74 Points

April 26: Checked my weight against the scale and I'm at 174lbs (vs the 167 I stated at the beginning of the month). What I found interesting (disappointing??) is that my old scale still shows 167 - means I haven't changed my weight at all yet. I did weight myself after dinner, so maybe I've dropped a couple of pounds. I need to start weighing myself once a week, same day, same time.

Did cardio this morning, and I'm supposed to do legs tonight, but may have to see what time the little guy will go down to sleep. I want to be consistent this week, but I just don't have energy at 10pm to workout. 74 Points

April 27: Well I managed to get in my workout last night after all. It was around 9:30pm when i started, and I did Legs - definetly not my strongest effort, but I'm glad I worked out. Skipped cardio this morning and will make it up on the weekend as I'm suffering a bit fo a head cold. I don't feel too guilty - but when the alarm clock went off this morning, I did feel like I should be makign the effort. Sometimes though, sleep is more helpful to allow the body to recuperate. 74 Points.

April 28: Missed working arms last night + one meal - sick as a dog. Got in the arms today, but still feel awful so it wasn't very intense. Anyhow, -2 points for missing a meal and workout. 72 Points

April 30: Well I guess I crawled across the finish line. I got more sick and missed my post yesterday, as well as a meal, so -2 more points. Although I'm super sick at the moment I did a small workout today just to make sure I stayed above 70 points. These ae much harder than you would guess.

Anyway, I'll try to post measurements tomorrow, but my weight droppeda couple of pounds, so i don't know what to make of that. I was inconsistent with time of day for when I weihed myself. Here's a cheat picture for anyone who cares - it's a cheat cause I took it after doing chest and shoulders, so I've got that pump going. Thanks tp everyone on the site for the motivation I get out of reading your own stories.

And to all those who are just starting for May (I'm not signing up since I'll be away) - :gl:

GOAL: Cutting

COMMENT:
Cardio (elliptical 20-45 min) every m-f a.m. followed by exercising one body part.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE:
Monday: Cardio + Legs
Tuesday: Cardio + Back
Wednesday: Cardio + Chest
Thursday: Cardio + Delts, Abs
Friday: Cardio + Arms
Saturday: Off
Sunday: Off


MEAL SCHEDULE:
200+ grams protein a day
4 meals per day. One cheat meal per week

STARTING STATS:
WEIGHT: 179 lbs
BODY FAT: 21%

END STATS:
WEIGHT:
BODY FAT:


DAILY LOG:

APRIL 1: Met all goals. 100!
APRIL 2: Did cardio. Ate well. Lifted well. 100
APRIL 3: Ate well. 14+hour work day. About to start cardio and workout at 10pm. Wife noted she always couldn't sleep after working out late. Here it is after midnight. I probably should have worked out since I'm still up anyway... Will do next time. 99
APRIL 4: Ate well. Did cardio. Lifted. 99
APRIL 5: Ate poorly, did cardio, didn't lift. 97
APRIL 6: Ate well, missed cardio and weights. 95 ;P
APRIL 7: Ate fairly well but not enuf to avoid losing a point, no cardio/weights scheduled. 94
APRIL 8: Easter. I should lose 2-3 points. An all chocolate/butter/sugar/flour breakfast? 93
*Cutting dairy from the diet. Trying just for 100+, not 200+ gms of protein a day now.*
*Also writing out a menu in advance to follow the next day.*
APRIL 9: Good on the diet. Not on the cardio or lifting... 91
APRIL 10: OK diet. No cardio or lift. 89
APRIL 11: OK diet. Ok cardio. No lift. 88
APRIL: 12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20 Major major personal issues. -27=61
APRIL 21: No joy on the diet. No cardio/lifting scheduled. 60

GOAL: Cutting


COMMENT: I want to reduce my body fat and see my abs!

WORKOUT SCHEDULE Changes every third week
Monday: Weights
Tuesday: Weights
Wednesday: Weights
Thursday: Weights
Friday: Weights
Saturday: Cardio 25-30 mins (am fasted)
Sunday: Cardio 25-30 mins (am fasted)

MEAL SCHEDULE
Six meals per day, one cheat meal per week.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 117 lbs.
BODY FAT: 14-15%
ARMS: 11 1/8"
CALVES:
HIPS: 34 3/4"
THIGHS: 20 1/2"
WAIST: 25"
LARGEST ABDOMEN: 29 1/4"


END STATS
WEIGHT:
BODY FAT:
ARMS:
CALVES:
HIPS:
THIGHS:
WAIST:
LARGEST ABDOMEN:

Daily Log:
April 1: I had my schelduled cheat meal today. Ate all 6 meals and did my morning fasted cardio for 25 minutes. 100 pts.!

April 2: I had a really great day! I made sugar cookies with my son and two little boys I keep and wasn't even tempted! I started a new three week lifting cycle today and it was tough. Today was bicep, tricep and forearms. I got through it and felt great afterward. Ate all six meals. -0 (100pts.)

April 3: I had a good day. Went to an egg hunt with my son and didn't eat any of the goodies! I did have to sip his Dr. Pepper later in the day so it wouldn't spill all over my jeep. Other than that, it was all good; 6 meals and workout in! -1 (99 pts.)

April 4:Good day today, had all six meals and got my workout in. I've strained my shoulder yesterday, one which I just got better about three months ago. I'll have to start popping a couple Advil before lifting now. -0 (99pts.)

April 5:I was doing really good until I ate some chocolate. All six meals and my lift in. -1 (98 pts.)

April 6: Had all 6 meals and lifted. Really tired, good night. -0 (98pts)

April 7: Let me start off by saying that it's not a good idea to go grocery shopping with my husband. He talked me into making oatmeal chocolate chip cookies to take to his grandmothers tomorrow and I ended up eating one and a few jelly beans. -1 point for me. Other than the unplanned cheat, I did very well. Woke up at 6:30am and did my fasted cardio and had all six meals. I hope tomorrow I don't raid my childrens easter baskets!! -1 (97pts.)

April 8: I had my cheat meal today. I didn't eat any candy from my childrens baskets but ate a lot of junk at a family gathering. I did my morning fasted cardio and got in all 6 meals. -0 (97 pts.)

April 9: I had all six meals and did my lifting this morning. I started ETS for my shoulder today, I hope it does as good as I've heard it can. I also have redone my meals to be even cleaner. Hopefully I 'll get out of this plataue I'm in. -0 (97 pts.)

April 10: Let me start off by saying ETS is the answer to my prayers!! No shoulder pain while I was lifting today, no crackling in there either!! I'm hooked! Had a good day, all six meals and lifting in. I was a little low on the calories today so I'll have to do some adjustments tomorrow. -0 (97 pts.)


April 11: Had all six meals and my workout today. -0 (97 pts)

April 12: Had an unplanned cheat (-1) :( Got in all meals and had a good chest workout. (96 pts.)

April 13: Had an excellent day! Work out was intense and all six meals w/o any cheating!!! -0 (96 pts.)

April 14: Had all six meals today and did my morning fasted cardio.
I measure in the morning and hoping to see some decent results!! -0 (96 pts.)

April 15: A great day for measuring! My bf went down along with my waist and ab measurements. I dropped another pound, but that will come back with muscle. Did am fasted cardio and had all 6 meals. -0 (96 pts.)

April 16: Had all 6 meals and lifted today. -0 (96 pts.)

April 17: Had all 6 meals today, also my cheat! Got my lift in. -0 (96 pts.)

April 18: For reasons out of my control I was unable to lift today (-1) and I also caved at my body craving salt and chocolate (-1). In the words of Charlie Brown "AUGH". Tomorrow is a new day! -2 (94 pts.)

April 19: Holy smokes am I full!! After yesterdays disaster I went very low carbs today (only my friut and veggies) and I have not been this full in a long time. I checked it out on fit day and I was 28% (good) fat, 28% carbs, and 44% protein. I think I'll do this again tomorrow! Got in 6 very filling meals and my lift. -0 (94 pts.)

April 20: Had another good day! Got my lift in and 6 meals. I wasn't as hungry today even though I still was going low carbs. -0 (94 pts.)

April 21: Got my lift in today and had all 6 meals.

April 22: Well I had my cheat meal today then a few more extras (-2). I have a real hard time when my husband and I are weak on the same day, we just are unable to talk the other one down. I did my morning fasted cardio and had my meals. -2 (92 pts.)

April 23: This afternoon was BAD! -2 I did eat today (too much!!!) and got my lift in. My head is on straight for the rest of the month! -2 (90 pts.)

April 24: Got my lift in today and had all 6 meals. -0 (90 pts)

April 25: Had a good day! Ate all 6 meals and got my lift in. -0 (90 pts)

April 26: This is not my month. My husband was playing in a faculty/senior b-ball game last night so we had a pre-game meal. I ate 2 brownies -2. I did lift and have all other meals as schelduled. -2 (88 pts.)

April 27: No cheats. All 6 meals and work out in. -0 (88 pts.)

April 29: Forgot to update yesterday -1 plus unschelduled cheat -1. Did morning cardio and had all 6 meals. -0 (86pts.)

April 30: Last day and it was perfect. -0 End the Challenge at 86 pts!!!

I was recently informed about this site which I find to be very inspirational. I'm so happy that it wasn't too late to take part in this challenge, although I almost bit off all my nails while waiting for my acc to be activated. :D

GOAL: Losing fat.

COMMENT: My goal is to create a habit of exercising on a daily basis and eating (clean) more than 3 times a day, and to reduce coffee intake to one cup per day. I need to prove myself it can be done, that I do have the mental discipline needed.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: aeroboxing/whole body workout 60 min
Tuesday: elliptical trainer 20 min (AM) + chest, shoulders, triceps (PM)
Wednesday: aeroboxing/whole body workout 60 min
Thursday: elliptical trainer 30 min (AM) + back, biceps (PM)
Friday: aeroboxing/whole body workout 60 min
Saturday: elliptical trainer 30 min/walk 90 min (AM) + legs, abs (PM)
Sunday: walk 90 min/yoga 60 min


MEAL SCHEDULE
5 meals per day, one cheat meal and one cheat snack per week, no alcohol, one coffee per day, at least 2 l of water.



STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 65 kg
BODY FAT:
ARMS:
CALVES:
CHEST:
FOREARMS:
HIPS:
THIGHS:
WAIST:



END STATS - FINISHED WITH 72 POINTS
WEIGHT:
BODY FAT:
ARMS:
CALVES:
CHEST:
FOREARMS:
HIPS:
THIGHS:
WAIST:

DAILY LOG

APR 1: i did my 60 min yoga, drank more than 2l of water, had only one coffee and 5 meals. still need to take measurments and photos...
-0 points [100 points]
APR 2: i've just seen my pictures... made me feel sick, up to my knees - great, arms - very pleased (it's amazing how much has been done in 2 months of aeroboxing), but the rest, especially my behind...shocked, disguisted :-(; anyways, boxing was really great today, i drank more than 2,5l of water, just one coffee, no cheating snacks/meals, but i have to start getting up earlier, if i don't get up by 9 tomorrow i'll deduct one point; i can't wait for my walk in the sun tomorrow, because right now i'm feeling really depressed...
-0 points [100 points]
APR 3: i woke up at 8:30 (yes!), had to move my morning workout to noon due to some unexpected business, but it worked out all right, i almost had my second coffee but had tea instead (yuck). i realized in the afternoon that my shoulders and arms were still sore from last night's boxing class, so i changed the planned routine and did legs and back for 45 min. (i need to write down some different routines in advance so that i know exactly what i'm going to do next. if i don't do this tomorrow i'll deduct one point.) squats! - why didn't i do these before. all in all, had a great workout, by the end of the evening will have more than 3 leters of water, and my fifth meal (some almonds - not going to miss that).
-0 points [100 points]
APR 4: everything went as planned, didn't prepare my lifting routines, but I did spend time overviewing my diet plan since it turned out to be an issue (having only about 1200 calories per day, when I should be having about 1700-1900, so I will not deduct any points, great boxing tonight
-0 points [100 points]
APR 5: The day started fine, but then had to move my cardio to early afternoon, got some upsetting news that almost turned this day into the shittiest day in the last few months, argh, almost had some chocolate eggs, and some ice-cream and stuff, but generally lost appetite around lunch, therefore, missed a meal. Had a great weight training, surprisingly, I'm really enjoying every bit of it. Ha, I congratulate myself, I got back on track, and do not even feel like having anything chocolaty. I'll finish my lifting program for next week, it's fun:)
- 1 point [99]:doh::mad:
APR 6: another bad day, woke up thinking I had cardio to do in the morning, realized I didn't and felt kind of disappointed; had a nap in the afternoon, and found it hard to get up for boxing, hoped it would make me feel better, but it was light, didn't even break a sweat:blank: had all 5 meals, about 2,5 l of water, only one coffee; still, if I can manage to stay on track on a day like this... sleep sleep
- 0 points [99]
APR 7: everything by the book; happy Easter guys and gals!
- 0 points [99]
APR 8: had my cheat meal and a cheat snack as scheduled in my plan, so no deduction, still have one more meal by the end of the evening, it's going to be some eggs:D; just finished my yoga, didn't even feel like doing it, so tired all the time; however, had one extra cup of coffee, so there goes one point:bang:
- 1 point [98]
APR 9: lousy weekend; did my HIIT cardio instead of boxing today (closed gym), hope everyone's ok with that; had my cheat meal and snack today, so no more for this week (hope I manage that);
- 0 points [98]
APR 10: I didn't, I had ice-cream last night (didn't even eat it all), and some semy-healthy pastry today. other than that, feeling better, so had a great cardio and great lifting training.
- 2 points [96]
APR 11: alive and kicking! :)
- 0 points [96]
APR 12: lack of planning, not enough food by noon, dizzy later, starving after (poor) workout, had too much carbs, argh, tomorrow will have to be better
- 0 points [96]
APR 13: I thought I missed one update, but, no, I just didn't get the date right:)) http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/konfus/a070.gif just finishing my 4th meal. If I do have a drink tonight I'll deduct tomorrow, and I'll have another meal later this evening, a clean one that's for sure.
- 0 points [96]
APR 14: Had a beer last night, so another point lost. today was perfect, but had to do cardio after my weights in the evening and that sucked big time.
- 1 point [95]
APR 15: what a loser. had one extra coffee today, such a slow and depressing Sunday, argh, but so hot outside (more than 25C I'd say), workouts are going to be hell from now on
- 1 point [94]
APR 16: had a great boxing class, but again 2 cups of coffee:bang::bang::bang:
- 1 point [93]
APR 17: I'm a wreck, not even going to make excuses or apologize
- 1 point [92]
APR 18: ok, so last night I missed my lifting workout because some pipes in the apartment needed to be changed, and had some arguments with the people I shouldn't have had, and by the time all of that was over, I was ready to crawl into bed and barely had the strength not to cry and not to become depressed again. I also had some chocolate buiscits after dinner. Today was good, apart from the second coffee, which I know seems ridiculous, but I'm kind of trying to reduce the amount I drink daily (which was a part of my challenge, not ebcause I think coffee's bad for my looks, but because coffee's my addiction), and not succeeding obviously. I was feeling really ill the whole day, in spite of somewhat better mood, and felt like puking at boxing tonight, but made it thorough. I'll be doing lifting and cardio in the morrning tomorrow, because I'm travelling in the evening. I'm not sure how well the Internet connection at my parents' place works, so if I don't post until Sunday evening, I will not deduct anything since I've announced it in advance.
- 2 points [90]
APR 19: this is probably my last post today (before the trip), I'm just starting my lifting workout, and will have all meals and everything as scheduled; i should be posting a pic tomorrow evening
- 0 points [90]
APR 20-22: missed Sunday workout, and had so much coffee over the weekend that I'm taking down 5 points all at once. Have to stay in Zagreb for a few more days and will miss today's and probably Wednesday's boxing, but will do cardio instead. I just hate this.
- 5 points [85]
APR 23: still have cardio to do instead of boxing, meals ok, water ok, coffee - argh
- 1 point [84]
APR 24-25: no workout, not enough water, pooor food, lack of planning behind all this and unexpected summer school of rural tourism:
- 5 points [79]
APR 26: a good day
- 0 points [79]
APR 27: oh such a perfect daaaay...:whistle:
- 0 points [79]
APR 28: today i decided to have a cheat day to cheer myself up, and then realized i had no idea what kind of junk food i wanted to have, so i just had 2 chocolate cookies, not because i had any cravings but because they were there, on the table, and i had half a cup of coffee extra, other than that it was a pretty good day, i did 45 min of cardio, and some great lifting in the evening - killer legs and abs exercises - feels soooo gooood:flex: and so hungry:D
- 0 points [79]
APR 29-30: I can't believe i didn't post last night!:bang: such a shameful day: no exercise, not enough water, not enough food, and it's all because of an unexpectedly long wedding ceremony and a new pet:mad: why the hell did i let a cat into my home when i'm a dog person?!!!:bang::bang::bang: he woke me up at 6:25 this morning - throwing up, so there goes my lovely oats breakfast, i just had some whole wheat crackers and some cottage cheese - i had to try hard to swallow - yuck; hope today goes better, i'll edit before going to bed; so tired and it's not even noon yet http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/muede/n020.gif ; the cat kept throwing up, had to go to the vet, missed boxing, missed diet, had 2 coffees- blah
- 4 points [75]
- 3 points [72]

YES! It's offically started for those of us here on the east coast :)

i'll be taking my measurements tomorrow. hahaha.

I had a chocolate bar tonight to celebrate the challenge. Before midnight of course!!!!!!!!!!!

GOAL: Weightloss/Toning


COMMENT: I want to do my best to stick with this routine for the next three months.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Sunday: Stationary bike, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: legs (PM)
Monday: Stationary bike, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: pull (PM)
Tuesday: Stationary bike, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM);Weight training: push (PM)
Wednesday: Stationary bike, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: legs (PM)
Thursday: Stationary bike, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: pull (PM)
Friday: Stationary bike, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM);Weight training: push (PM)
Saturday Stationary bike, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM)



MEAL SCHEDULE
Five meals per day, one cheat meal per week.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 225 pounds
BODY FAT:
ARMS:
CALVES:
CHEST:
FOREARMS:
HIPS:
THIGHS:
WAIST:


END STATS
WEIGHT:
BODY FAT:
ARMS:
CALVES:
CHEST:
FOREARMS:
HIPS:
THIGHS:
WAIST:


DAILY LOG

I'm in and looking forward to a great month!

GOAL: Fat loss

COMMENT: I want to reduce my body fat to 22% (from 28%).

WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Sunday-Saturday: 5-mile run (about 50 minutes), WOIT Level 2 workout, recovery massage.

MEAL SCHEDULE
Sunday-Wednesday: Five meals per day (First two meals of fresh fruit (limit fresh juice to one tall glass), vegetarian lunch, fresh fruit in afternoon, vegetarian dinner.
Thursday: Five meals: All-Fruit Day
Friday: Five meals: four of fresh fruit, one main-course salad
Saturday: Five meals: fresh fruit, traditional breakfast (vegetarian), vegetarian lunch, fresh fruit, vegetarian dinner.

Daily garlique supplement, 100 oz water

STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 230 pounds
BODY FAT: 28%
ARMS: 14"
CALVES: 17"
CHEST: 44"
FOREARMS: 11.5"
WAIST: 44"
THIGHS: 23.5"
ABDOMEN: 42.5"


END STATS
WEIGHT:
BODY FAT:
ARMS:
CALVES:
CHEST:
FOREARMS:
WAIST:
THIGHS:
ABDOMEN:

DAILY LOG
APR 1: I did my cardio and ate all meals as scheduled.
-0 points [100 points]

APR 2: I did my cardio and ate all meals as scheduled.
-0 points [100 points]

APR 3: I did my cardio (despite a flat tire on my son's jogger and ate all meals as scheduled.
-0 points [100 points]

GOAL: Fat loss, better eating habits and a new workout program.

COMMENT: I'm still getting over this retarded ass cold. I've got things lined up and I'm so excited that I can get back to the gym. Time to start eating better.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: HST 15RM lifting. Squats, Bench, BB Row, Shrugs, Calf Lifts, Curls, Tri Pushdown, Shoulder Press.
Tuesday: Cardio
Wednesday: HST 15RM lifting. Squats, Bench, BB Row, Shrugs, Calf Lifts, Curls, Tri Pushdown, Shoulder Press.
Thursday: Cardio
Friday: HST 15RM lifting. Squats, Bench, BB Row, Shrugs, Calf Lifts, Curls, Tri Pushdown, Shoulder Press.
Saturday: Physical activity of some sort. Driving range, golf, hell going for a nice long walk. Just something.
Sunday: Day off.

MEAL SCHEDULE
Eat more food. I'm aiming for ~2500cal/day. 40/40/20 macro. 2 cheat meals a week, one for eating w/ work friends, one for eating out or whatever with family.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 265.2
BF %: 22% According to that silly calculator.


END STATS
WEIGHT:
BF %:

DAILY LOG
4/1: Well things started off nicely. Went to Disneyland on Saturday, got in late, work up early to do some work from home, and noticed I wasn't feeling all that hot. Progressed through the day into a rather terrible stomach something or other. Ate 3 of my 6 meals due to this. Off day of working out. Didn't go grocery shopping, make a solid meal plan or my new workout plan. -5. 95

4/2: The stomach thing took over and I was forced to take a day off from work. I *HATE* missing work, and yet I did anyways. I ate light all day long, so I missed another 3 meals. Meal plan? Nope. Workout plan? Nope. Go to the gym? Nope. Stomach feeling better? Yep. Come down with a f'ing cold half way through the day? Yep. All in all a really good day, and a quality way to start my first Challenge. :( -6. 89

4/3: Still sick. No workout. Awesome. -4 85

4/4: See above. :( -4 81 I'm really enjoying this challenge so far!

4/5: I was so excited for this challenge. I was pumped. I was going to really busy my ass to try and really lose weight and gain some muscle. This sucks. I think my colds almost done though, I've been getting rid of a lot of phlegm. I'm still wiped out, and get wheezy/winded just thinking about doing anything physical, and that makes me sad in the pants. No workout, not eating enough meals since I don't really have an appetite. -4 again. 77

4/6: Still sick. No workout. I ate better though. -3. 75

4/7: Didn't eat well and missed writing this update on Sunday, so theres -4. But, I did go do some physical activity (driving range) which is all I have planned for my Saturdays. It felt REALLY good to get out and work up a sweat and not fall over wheezing from this cold. -4 71

4/8: Sundays are days off. -2 for missing 2 meals. 69

4/9: Sick, missed update. -4. 65

4/10: Sick, missed update. -4 61

4/11: WENT TO THE GYM! WOOP! I think I almost died in there. I felt miserable since I'm apparently a lot weaker and sicker than I felt. Whatever. I don't care. I got over it about an hour or so later. I'm REALLY happy I got to get back to the gym. Lifted weights for about an hour. Figured out my 15RM for the HST I'm going to start. I can definetly tell I haven't been eating properly as I burned out fast in the gym. Still lost 2 points for not eating well. But I don't care. Gym! -2 59

4/12: Worked 14 hours or so. Gym was out of the question. Ate good though! -1 58

So here we go again. Not only will this time be different, but I will be successful in the long run this time. I have been delaying and delaying for almost 5 months now. I let all of the successes and the good feeling I had earned go away with the months of inactivity and poor eating at best. It is time to change and attack my fitness problem head on instead of ignoring it and letting it fester unhindered.

My motivation is that I am looking forward to August for a wedding I am attending. I don't own a suit and I want to buy a suit I will be proud of and not one that I'll be using to cover up my poor fitness. I know my health will benefit and I will feel better every day during this month and I am looking forward to that as well.

My plan of attack is as follows:

1) Exercise 6 days a week (4 weights, 6 cardio)
2) Regain my hold on my diet by entering my diet daily into FitDay (or equivalent) and weighing all of my foods as best as possible
3) Eat 5 to 6 meals daily with no refined sugars to attain a daily caloric deficit of 1000 or more
4) No cheat meals
5) Weigh myself daily and take pictures weekly and record the results

Start weight = 200 lbs

4/1 - Updated page per goal from yesterday and have calculated the approximate correct daily caloric intake to provide my daily deficit of 1000 or more. I am tending to err on the side of a larger deficit because I believe I have in the past lost less weight than expected using the standard numbers and will be gunning for a daily intake of about 2200 calories. I am excited about going to the gym tomorrow to kick this off! [0 pts lost, 100 pts remaining]

4/2 - First real day of the challenge with a chest/bi workout and some cardio. I'm having some issues with a groin pull I had a couple weeks ago, but I'm going to keep on stretching and work through what I can without reinjuring it. I cut short my cardio last night, but got 25 minutes in. Nutrition was good calorie wise and will be improved quality wise (not that it is bad right now, but could always use improving) as I get more of the basic foods in stock. [0 pts lost, 100 pts remaining]

4/3 - Went to the gym to do legs but I wasn't able to do squats or even substitute leg presses for them due to my groin pull. In the past I would have pushed though that and injured it further keeping me out of the game for weeks at a time instead maybe just a week. Instead, I used the leg extensions, leg curls and calf raises to get a half leg workout. I did my cardio as well (Stairmaster), my caloric intake was right in range and the quality was improved. Going shopping today to pick up some different foods to add into the diet to further improve my diet quality. I am excited right now and I am feeling the effects already if not really physically, but definitely mentally. It just gets me in a great mood and gets me bouncing up the stairs all day! [0 pts lost, 100 pts remaining]

4/4 - Updates now will be located in my new journal.
Cutting and looking ahead to the weekend (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showthread.php?p=460769&posted=1#post460769)
[0 pts lost, 100 pts remaining]

4/5 - Closing out the day (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showthread.php?p=461613#post461613)
[0 pts lost, 100 pts remaining]

4/10 - Yikes (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showthread.php?p=464412#post464412)
[-11 pts, 89 pts remaining]

4/11 - Quick and easy (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showthread.php?p=464966&posted=1#post464966)
[0 pts lost, 89 pts remaining]

4/12 - Playoffs! (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showthread.php?p=465777#post465777)
[0 pts lost, 89 pts remaining]

4/13 - Keyboard mania (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showthread.php?p=466350#post466350)
[0 pts lost, 89 pts remaining]

GOAL: Newbie Gains: Fat loss, while maintaining or slightly increasing muscle mass

WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Weight training: full-body HIT workout
Tuesday: Cardio: 15 minutes HIIT cardio on threadmill
Wednesday: ; Weight training: full-body HIT workout
Thursday: Cardio: 15 minutes HIIT cardio on threadmill
Friday:Weight training: full-body HIT workout
Saturday: Cardio: 15 minutes HIIT cardio on threadmill
Sunday: A day of rest


MEAL SCHEDULE
Five meals per day. One cheat meal per week.

STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 241
BODY FAT: 28%
ARMS: 14.75 (cold, flexed)
CALVES: 17
CHEST: 44.25
FOREARMS: 12.5
HIPS: 43.5
THIGHS: 27.5
WAIST: 42.75


END STATS
WEIGHT: 229 (-12)
BODY FAT: 28% (no change)
ARMS: 15 (+.25)
CALVES: 16.75 (-.25)
CHEST: 43.75 (-.5)
FOREARMS: 12.25 (-.25)
HIPS: 43.25 (-.25)
THIGHS: 26.5 (-1)
WAIST: 42.25 (-.5)


DAILY LOG

APR 1:
Wife was sick, so it was an unscheduled cheat meal for the entire family (-1)
[99 points]

APR 2:
Ate my 5 meals, did my weight training as scheduled. Drank over 1.5G of water. (-0)
[99 points]

APR 3:
Ate my 5 meals, avoided the evil foods laid out before me, got my cardio in, and drank over 1 G of water. Now I'm exhausted and I'm going to bed. (-0)
[99 points]

APR 4:
Ate my 5 meals, no cheat snacks, no cheat meals. Had a good weight training session, and drank over 1.5G of water. (-0)
[99 points]

APR 5:
I have completely thrown my back out. Can't even walk. I am keeping with the diet, though. Ate my 5 meals, no cheat snacks, no cheat meals. No cardio today. (-1)
[98 points]

APR 6:
My back is still out, so no weight training today. I did have one unscheduled snack because I was waiting at the hospital so long. (-2)
[96 points]

APR 7:
No cardio today because of my back. I ate my scheduled meals, with no cheats. (-1)
[95 points]

APR 8:
No exercise scheduled today. I ate my scheduled meals, including my scheduled cheat meal (Easter Dinner), but I kept it pretty under control. (-0)
[95 points]

APR 9:
Did a limited workout to protect my back. Ate all meals with no cheats.
UPDATE: Stayed up too late dealing with my car accident stuff and had an unscheduled cheat snack. Easter candy was involved. But the quantity was kept under control. (-1)
[94 points]

APR 10:
I can't do my cardio today. The car accident aggravated my back terribly. I did eat all my scheduled meals, with no cheats. I hoped to finish this challenge over 90 points, but I'm at 93 only 10 days in. (-1)
[93 points]

APR 11:
I did a limited weight lifting workout today, because of my back. Did great on diet until tonight, where I had an unscheduled snack. (-1)
[92 points]

APR 12:
I'm going to have to start doing my cardio in the morning. My back is good in the morning, but in the evening, it's hurting after going all day. Missed my cardio. Diet was good. (-1)
[91 points]

APR 13:
Friday the 13th. Had a good workout. All scheduled meals and snacks completed, including this week's scheduled cheat meal. (-0)
[91 points]

APR 14:
All planned exercises, meals and snacks. (-0)
[91 points]

APR 15:
No planned exercises for today. Ate all scheduled meals and snacks with no cheats. (-0)
[91 points]

APR 16:
Bad day. Schedule snafu at work killed my workout. Ate too much dinner to not call it a cheat. (-2)
[89 points]

APR 17:
Good workout. Ate all scheduled meals and snacks. (-0)
[89 points]

APR 18:
Finally did my cardio! More like LISS than HIIT, since my back hurts still at the end of the day. Ate all scheduled meals and snacks. No cheats.(-0)
[89 points]

APR 19:
Damn, this is frustrating! My back is killing me again. No workout, but I did follow my diet with no snacks or cheats.(-1)
[88 points]

APR 24:
After Friday's workout, my back was still bothering me. I promised my wife that I'd stop training for a week to see if I could get it fixed for good by taking care of it. Theoretically, I'd still be able to manage my diet and make my daily posts, limiting me to -1 per day. But I didn't. This is going to be ugly. Time to tally the damage...
4/20: Good workout, but had a cheat snack and no update (-2)
4/21: No workout, cheat meal, no update (-3)
4/22: No workout, cheat meal, no update (-3)
4/23: No workout, cheat snack, no update (-3)
Total for the weekend: -11!!!!!Time to try to finish April with some dignity, and move on to May, I guess...
[77 points]

APR 24:
No workout, but I did follow my diet with no snacks or cheats.(-1)
[76 points]

APR 30:
Obviously, once I couldn't workout from my back injury, it all fell apart. Without working out, I wasn't as motivated on the diet. And I certainly wasn't motivated to update my journal. But here are the totals:
April 25: No workout, no update (-2)
April 26: No workout, no update, a cheat meal (-3)
April 27: No workout, no update, cheat meal (-3)
April 28: No workout, no update, cheat meal (-3)
April 29: No update, no cheats (-1)Today will be no workout, but also no cheats (-1) (I'll correct this if I cheat)
[63 PATHETIC points]

On to May!

GOAL: Fat Loss


COMMENT: Target body fat of 15%. Target running pace of 10kms per hour. Improved repeated sprinting intensity. No workouts on days after a night on call, or on weekends on call. 6 weight sessions per week. I'll have two weekends on call in April, so those are out for workouts.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Day 1: 40 min Run. 3/3 sprints. Deadlifts
Day 2: 30 min Run. 10 min skipping. Back
Day 3: 40 min Run 3/3 sprints. Chest
Day 4: 30 min run. 10 min skipping. Arms
Day 5: 40 min run. 3/3 sprints. Shoulders
Day 6: 30 min run. 10 min skipping. Legs
Day 7: Post on-call day. Bonus workout if not fatigued. 40 min run


MEAL SCHEDULE
Six meals per day, one cheat meal per week, with up to 2 beers per week.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT:
BODY FAT:
ARMS:
CALVES:
CHEST:
FOREARMS:
HIPS:
THIGHS:
WAIST:


END STATS
WEIGHT:
BODY FAT:
ARMS:
CALVES:
CHEST:
FOREARMS:
HIPS:
THIGHS:
WAIST:


DAILY LOG

APR 1: Run, ate well.
-0 points [100 points]

APR 2: 40 min Run, Deadlifts to 100% intensity. Meal plan on track until interrupted by on call work. Had to improvise dinner: whole meal bread, peanut butter in the OT tearoom between cases. Still below calorie target.
-0 points [100 points]

APR 3: Post on call day, so no workout. Stuck to my diet.
-0 points [100 points]

APR 4: Very frustrating day. Was supposed to have a basketball game tonight, but it got cancelled. I'd put off my workout this morning because of the game. Any driving home there was an accident on the freeway, and it became a 2 hour trip. I've got to be back at work by 7 tomorrow, and with the drive being 1.5 hours, I've got to leave by 5.30am... so since I've got to be up by 4AM to get my workout done, I've got to get to sleep now. I've been friggin around trying to get my ipod to work... and it finally does, but now its too late to workout, since I've got 3 hours of driving and a long day of operating. Atleast I ate well today. That part is working well, and that's probably the key.
-1 point [99 points]

APR 5: Its pretty hard to fit in working out around my schedule. I was up at 5 this morning to drive to work by 7 then worked a 12 hour day, and drove home by 8.30, then spent some time with the wife and kid, and now am ready for bed. That's 17 hours of the day gone, and only 7 hours left to sleep! Not even enough time to work out. Atleast I ate well today, and that's why diet will be the key.
- 1 point (missed workout) [98 points]

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hi everyone,
i'm new here, so please have patience.

anyways, maybe you'll find it funny but i have to ask you if what i'm feeling is normal, or if it's just like a bubble that's going to explode to my face some time soon.:confused:

the thing is, i feel really very excited about, not only this challenge, but also starting to exercise on a daily basis. i told my boyfriend today: you'll see, by the end of june i'll look really great. and he started laughing: yeah, you said that last year, and the one before, and... you get the picture :)

anyways, this time, and for the first time in my life, i actually have a clear picture of what i'm going to look like in a few months, moreover, how i'm going to FEEL over the next few months. how i'm going to ENJOY workouts. like, yesterday, i did 30min on my elliptical, and when i was done i felt kind of sad i didn't have time to do more! it's incredible! i actually look forward to sweating?! i mean, i feel like i'm at a turning point in my life, making some major changes towards a healthier lifestyle. i even treated myself with a new pair of trainers today, and was so happy about it - trainers for chrissake! it's insane :D

so, i don't know if i'm crazy, or it's just spring, or this site, or whatever, but i hope i'm not overenthusiastic.

also, i've noticed that some of you have already successfully completed some challenges, how does it feel?

best regards

It's great that you feel so good about the steps you're taking to change your life. But just be wary that a lot of people start off with the same enthusiasm, only to slack off once the initial novelty period wears off after 3 or 4 weeks. There will be days when you won't want to work out; days when you feel too tired; days when you would rather eat a pizza than chicken and rice. This is where it becomes about self-discipline. It's one of the big dividers between those who are successful and those who give up after a few weeks :) Good luck to you and everyone else for the April challenge!

It's great that you feel so good about the steps you're taking to change your life. But just be wary that a lot of people start off with the same enthusiasm, only to slack off once the initial novelty period wears off after 3 or 4 weeks.

thanks for bringing me back to earth:)
but i have been working out for a couple of months now, and i guess what i wanted to say is that it used to be something i didn't enjoy that much, something i had to do if i wanted to get in shape. i'd go to the gym 3 times a week and on my 'free days' i'd go for long walks (power walking), but when the wheather got worse i just couldn't force myself to do anything at home. and now i'm absolutely addicted.:jumping:

best regards

thanks for bringing me back to earth:)
but i have been working out for a couple of months now, and i guess what i wanted to say is that it used to be something i didn't enjoy that much, something i had to do if i wanted to get in shape. i'd go to the gym 3 times a week and on my 'free days' i'd go for long walks (power walking), but when the wheather got worse i just couldn't force myself to do anything at home. and now i'm absolutely addicted.:jumping:

best regards



Great :tu: I find that it's really helped for me to have everything rigidly planned out ahead of me. I plan therefore I do. Or something :)

Great :tu: I find that it's really helped for me to have everything rigidly planned out ahead of me. I plan therefore I do. Or something :)

yes, but when something unexpected happens and you need to change the plan... that's when i start making excuses. so, i'm going to use this challenge to get rid of that habit too :) hopefully :D

best regards

Blimey mattback, that's one hell of an update :lol:

I've been doing this site thing for a while kinda on my own, but now i'm kicking it to the next level.

I used to weigh about 185 pounds and was about 20-25% bodyfat, or something about that. THIS SITE was what helped me change and get in control of myself.

http://ncogni.to/gallery/d/4071-1/currentbeforeafter.jpg

it was a full lifestyle change. it IS me on the left. I grew my hair out for www.locksoflove.org while i was a racecar driver in the orlando area.

this site was what really motivated me. from there it was my buddy who is a doctor of pharmacy who was really into fitness that helped me get on the right track.

eating tons throughout the day, eating the right food, exercising, and a little bit of hydroxycut / VPX redline to keep me going when i'm running on carb defecit days. oh and drinking a ton of water. i mean, a ton.

thanks john stone fitness and adam ( my friend) !!!

hi everyone,
i'm new here, so please have patience.

anyways, maybe you'll find it funny but i have to ask you if what i'm feeling is normal, or if it's just like a bubble that's going to explode to my face some time soon.:confused:

the thing is, i feel really very excited about, not only this challenge, but also starting to exercise on a daily basis. i told my boyfriend today: you'll see, by the end of june i'll look really great. and he started laughing: yeah, you said that last year, and the one before, and... you get the picture :)

anyways, this time, and for the first time in my life, i actually have a clear picture of what i'm going to look like in a few months, moreover, how i'm going to FEEL over the next few months. how i'm going to ENJOY workouts. like, yesterday, i did 30min on my elliptical, and when i was done i felt kind of sad i didn't have time to do more! it's incredible! i actually look forward to sweating?! i mean, i feel like i'm at a turning point in my life, making some major changes towards a healthier lifestyle. i even treated myself with a new pair of trainers today, and was so happy about it - trainers for chrissake! it's insane :D

so, i don't know if i'm crazy, or it's just spring, or this site, or whatever, but i hope i'm not overenthusiastic.

also, i've noticed that some of you have already successfully completed some challenges, how does it feel?

best regards






Hey there,

It's great that you're starting out.
As previously mentioned, be ware of the initial novelty.
The hard part kicks in when the initial surge of enthousiam fades.
This is when you need to push through. After that, when you get into the groove of things, you'll notice that everything gets easier.

Good luck!

ps.
Where in Split do you live? :)

mattback, I better not let my boyfriend see this, but i have to say...uhm...:drool:
and it's good you've cut your hair too :)


eleonardo, it's kind of the other way around for me, I hated it at first, and after three months or so, I'm starting to enjoy my workouts :) as to your other question: how well do you know Split? because, I'm actually from Zagreb, but moved here two years ago and only receantly learnt that I live in Plakalusha :):)

eleonardo, it's kind of the other way around for me, I hated it at first, and after three months or so, I'm starting to enjoy my workouts :) as to your other question: how well do you know Split? because, I'm actually from Zagreb, but moved here two years ago and only receantly learnt that I live in Plakalusha :):)

I'm glad you started to enjoy them!
I know Split very well. Been coming there every year since I was born. (family) I don't know where Plakalusa is :(
I've never visited Zagreb, must do it one day.
I can't waittttt to go to Split again though. Sun, Sea and Beach!

I'm glad you started to enjoy them!
I know Split very well. Been coming there every year since I was born. (family) I don't know where Plakalusa is :(
I've never visited Zagreb, must do it one day.
I can't waittttt to go to Split again though. Sun, Sea and Beach!

Plakalusha is NE of Bachvice (the famous sandy beach), it takes about 15 min on foot to get to the centre. I'm sure you've been here you just didn't know what it was called.
You certainly have to visit Zagreb, shame on you!:) It's totally different compared to Split, it's more central-European. It's difficult for me to get used to this Mediterranean mentality, like, last spring when I was starting to run by the sea, I hat to give it up, because one time, I was passing by a cafe and one of the guys sitting there yelled: why do you run? you don't have to run, you're not fat, bla bla.:) you know, just sticking their noses into everything. And I'm not used to being commented on while doing exercise, unless willingly so, like at this forum for instance.:) And of course, women here really, I mean, really take great care of their looks, and summer starts early... I've got great hopes for this challange :D

Plakalusha is NE of Bachvice (the famous sandy beach), it takes about 15 min on foot to get to the centre. I'm sure you've been here you just didn't know what it was called.
You certainly have to visit Zagreb, shame on you!:) It's totally different compared to Split, it's more central-European. It's difficult for me to get used to this Mediterranean mentality, like, last spring when I was starting to run by the sea, I hat to give it up, because one time, I was passing by a cafe and one of the guys sitting there yelled: why do you run? you don't have to run, you're not fat, bla bla.:) you know, just sticking their noses into everything. And I'm not used to being commented on while doing exercise, unless willingly so, like at this forum for instance.:) And of course, women here really, I mean, really take great care of their looks, and summer starts early... I've got great hopes for this challange :D

Ah yes, I love Bacvice. I go there at nights to play picigin :D

I love the Mediterranean mentality! Then again, that might be cuz I acually am of Dalmatian origin, hehe :)
And you're right. Women in Split look like they all just workout 24 hours, although I never see one actually do anything :confused:

Tip: next time wear an mp3 player, so others won't disturb you while you're running.
Tip 2: Go run at the trim-staza (Marjan). It's really nice there and you'll be surrounded by fellow sporters.

Ah yes, I love Bacvice. I go there at nights to play picigin :D

I love the Mediterranean mentality! Then again, that might be cuz I acually am of Dalmatian origin, hehe :)
And you're right. Women in Split look like they all just workout 24 hours, although I never see one actually do anything :confused:

Tip: next time wear an mp3 player, so others won't disturb you while you're running.
Tip 2: Go run at the trim-staza (Marjan). It's really nice there and you'll be surrounded by fellow sporters.

Well, I love their mentality too, my boyfriend is from Split, that's why I moved... or was it his sixpack and the BMW...:whistle:
LOL
Anyways, I just don't like them (strangers) making comments about whether or not I should run, and, unfortunately, I don't have an mp3 player, I've been wanting to buy it for long, but then I bought the elliptical.:)
When it comes to the chicks, I think they starve themselves, because the ones I've seen at the gym don't do much really, or it's just good genes and the Mediterranean diet (btw, I guess you speak a little Croatian at least, so you know what 'blitva' is?:))
Marjan is great, but it's on the other side of town, so when I do run I go to Trstenik, and all the way to Znjan. I've been going for long walks, and noticed more an more people there too.
Picigin ha? Why at night? Hiding your body?:) You know, there's a bunch of guys who are there every day throughout the whole year, even when it's freezing cold. You should see their bodies... my favourite place to have a coffee with girlfriends :)

Hey there,

It's great that you're starting out.
As previously mentioned, be ware of the initial novelty.
The hard part kicks in when the initial surge of enthousiam fades.


These words rang bells for me. I've fallen into this trap before. And I'm hoping not to this month.

It's great to see words of encouragement on here and read the advice people give one another. :)

hhahhaha.

i dated a bosnian girl once

she was fucking crazy.

thought she knew everything

yeah she didn't. i uninstalled her.

It's great to see words of encouragement on here and read the advice people give one another. :)

it's amazing isn't it? so much patience, kindness, no patronizing... i'm glad to be part of this community:)

by the way, i've noticed you did Salsa. it's something i wanted to take up, but all the classes in my town are full. it's a great cardio workout apparently. a friend of mine has been going to salsa clubs twice a week for a couple of hours of dancing, i think for three months now, and she's so toned up, incredible. she had the same 'uncoordinated' feeling at the beginning but says it's actually quite easy once you've picked up the main steps.

(btw, I guess you speak a little Croatian at least, so you know what 'blitva' is?:))

Of course. I speak Croatian just fine. I was just keeping it english out of courtesy for other members. :)


Marjan is great, but it's on the other side of town, so when I do run I go to Trstenik, and all the way to Znjan. I've been going for long walks, and noticed more an more people there too.


I was gonna mention that, too. I ran there this summer 3 x per week. It's great in the evenings.


You should see their bodies... my favourite place to have a coffee with girlfriends :)
:lol:

These words rang bells for me. I've fallen into this trap before. And I'm hoping not to this month.

It's great to see words of encouragement on here and read the advice people give one another. :)

Yes, this site is filled with nice people giving good and honest advice. :)



Salsa.

Salsa is great! I think everyone should do it. :D

by the way, i've noticed you did Salsa. it's something i wanted to take up, but all the classes in my town are full. it's a great cardio workout apparently.

I hope you can eventually get into a class! My foot started cramping up that night...lol. And you know you are working out a bit when the room starts to feel hot and you need fresh air. :lol: I was told the instructor teaches on Saturday nights for $10.00 a session. It just might be a good option for me to make some lessons! There is a place here to go at night dancing (club), it would be nice to learn and be able to actually go out on the dance floor, get a workout while having fun too.

Ah yes, I love Bacvice. I go there at nights to play picigin :D


Ahhh...I had to look the word 'picigin' up.....very interesting to learn something new. That game sounds like an excellent and fun workout. You must enjoy such fun on the beach.:)

Ahhh...I had to look the word 'picigin' up.....very interesting to learn something new. That game sounds like an excellent and fun workout. You must enjoy such fun on the beach.:)

since i wear contact lenses and am always worried i'm going to lose one or both, i never play picigin, but it's also a good excuse to just watch and enjoy :cool:




I was gonna mention that, too. I ran there this summer 3 x per week. It's great in the evenings.



yes, it's usually nice, but it's really crowded now, because Riva is closed, and everyone comes here over the weekends... i would have to get up pretty early to be able to just enjoy the run, without worrying about bumping into someone :)

P.S. i suspected you spoke Croatian, were you also born in Split?

I was told the instructor teaches on Saturday nights for $10.00 a session. It just might be a good option for me to make some lessons! There is a place here to go at night dancing (club), it would be nice to learn and be able to actually go out on the dance floor, get a workout while having fun too.

i'm jealous. i love dancing but this is something you really need to learn first. i also love the way my friend dresses up for those nights at clubs:) and the shoes...:)

Ahhh...I had to look the word 'picigin' up.....very interesting to learn something new. That game sounds like an excellent and fun workout. You must enjoy such fun on the beach.:)

Oh I'm so sorry! I didn't even explain what it is. Well, as you have read it basically a bunch of guys standing in a circle in water (sea). The water is very shallow and the bottom is allllll sanddd. (where we play)It's really amazing. Then you take a small ball and keep it in the air with your hands. The most fun is when you dive after a ball and you splash in the water! (see pic below)
A link (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picigin)
It'a also a good cardio workout :tucool:
http://www.ile85.com/slike/9.jpg


P.S. i suspected you spoke Croatian, were you also born in Split?

i'm jealous. i love dancing but this is something you really need to learn first. i also love the way my friend dresses up for those nights at clubs:) and the shoes...:)

Nope, Amsterdam. :cool:
Did I mention salsa is wikid? :nod:
Salsa shoes are nice, but you shouldn't walk on them outside, or you'll ruin the bottom, which is usually really soft.

Oh I'm so sorry! I didn't even explain what it is. Well, as you have read it basically a bunch of guys standing in a circle in water (sea).




Nope, Amsterdam. :cool:
Did I mention salsa is wikid? :nod:
Salsa shoes are nice, but you shouldn't walk on them outside, or you'll ruin the bottom, which is usually really soft.

a bunch of guys?!!! argh! :spank: last month i was sitting in Zbirac (the cafe on the beach where picigin is played), and there were a couple of girls playing as good as the boys. i have to say i had my gortex waistcoat on, that's how cold it was:)

you really are into salsa, aren't you? :) i suppose the sole is made of leather, but then, that might be a little slippery? but i love the outfits, those short tops that reveal the belly button.:D and it's not just good for losing weight, it's good for building muscle as well. i have to try it out by the end of this year, i simply must. :)

a bunch of guys?!!! argh! :spank:

:neener:


you really are into salsa, aren't you? :) i suppose the sole is made of leather, but then, that might be a little slippery? but i love the outfits, those short tops that reveal the belly button.:D and it's not just good for losing weight, it's good for building muscle as well. i have to try it out by the end of this year, i simply must. :)

I don't think salsa will help build muscle unless you're lifting the guy 10 times :p but it's sure a good cardio workout if you want it to be! That's also the beauty of salsa, you can dance slow, fast, together or apart.

:neener:



I don't think salsa will help build muscle unless you're lifting the guy 10 times :p but it's sure a good cardio workout if you want it to be! That's also the beauty of salsa, you can dance slow, fast, together or apart.

together and fast, that would be my choice:D edited: 'let me have some of your sweat baby', you know, that sort of thing.:)))))

i guess what i meant was: those professional dancers, i know some of them, and for sure they don't lift weights, but have muscles. maybe it's some other dance then, like... the english waltz perhaps? :lol:

together and fast, that would be my choice:D edited: 'let me have some of your sweat baby', you know, that sort of thing.:)))))

i guess what i meant was: those professional dancers, i know some of them, and for sure they don't lift weights, but have muscles. maybe it's some other dance then, like... the english waltz perhaps? :lol:

I like it fast and together, too!
Since we're in the April challenge thread. What's your diet like?

Since we're in the April challenge thread. What's your diet like?

Well, I'm taking that gradually, I'm more concentrated on exercising this month since it's only now that I've started lifting.
I have muesli for breakfast, or eggs (usally boiled) with some whole wheat crakers, or a fruit salad or chicken breast salami (whatever it's called) with a bagel. Then I have coffee, and again some food or crakers, depending on what I had for breakfast. I have chicken or fish for lunch with lots of green vegetables (blitva/swiss chard - I hate it, hahahah), sometimes with a slice of whole wheat bread. I have grapefruit or a banana or cottage cheese with a whole wheat bagel for dinner and some vegetables salad, or tuna, depending on what kind of exercise I did before or am going to do later. I finish the day with some almonds, or peanuts, raisins, etc.
Cheat meals and snacks: some dark bitter chocolate (it's amazing how I don't crave for it anymore since I've started this challenge), pasta with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese, all other kinds of cheese, pudding, pizza (but I make it with veggies and from whole wheat flour). I don't drink alchocol, but I know I'm going to have some pretty big cheat meal on Easter and at least a glass of wine.
I'm going to clean this up even more next month, even though I don't need to lose weight, just turn fat into muscle :D

I'm open to suggestions. Thanks in advance:)

Well, I'm taking that gradually, I'm more concentrated on exercising this month since it's only now that I've started lifting.
I have muesli for breakfast, or eggs (usally boiled) with some whole wheat crakers, or a fruit salad or chicken breast salami (whatever it's called) with a bagel. Then I have coffee, and again some food or crakers, depending on what I had for breakfast. I have chicken or fish for lunch with lots of green vegetables (blitva/swiss chard - I hate it, hahahah), sometimes with a slice of whole wheat bread. I have grapefruit or a banana or cottage cheese with a whole wheat bagel for dinner and some vegetables salad, or tuna, depending on what kind of exercise I did before or am going to do later. I finish the day with some almonds, or peanuts, raisins, etc.
Cheat meals and snacks: some dark bitter chocolate (it's amazing how I don't crave for it anymore since I've started this challenge), pasta with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese, all other kinds of cheese, pudding, pizza (but I make it with veggies and from whole wheat flour). I don't drink alchocol, but I know I'm going to have some pretty big cheat meal on Easter and at least a glass of wine.
I'm going to clean this up even more next month, even though I don't need to lose weight, just turn fat into muscle :D

I'm open to suggestions. Thanks in advance:)


Nije lose, moze bolje :nod:
Try oatmeal (or as my mom calls it, horsefood) in stead of muesli. Non processed foods > processed foods is a good rule of thumb.
I miss Cro coffee, or, Turkish coffee actually. :(
What's wrong with blitva? With potatoes its yummy!! :eat:

Your diet is ok, Ive seen worse. It also depends how much of everything you take.
I don't have to remind you that your diet will be the key to your muscle gain :)

Nije lose, moze bolje :nod:
Try oatmeal (or as my mom calls it, horsefood) in stead of muesli. Non processed foods > processed foods is a good rule of thumb.
I miss Cro coffee, or, Turkish coffee actually. :(
What's wrong with blitva? With potatoes its yummy!! :eat:

Your diet is ok, Ive seen worse. It also depends how much of everything you take.
I don't have to remind you that your diet will be the key to your muscle gain :)

These muesli I take have no processed flakes, they're based on oats (yes, it is horses' food, they absolutley love it:)), with some hazelnuts, rasins and dried bananas I think. NO sugar added, but I have them with cocoa and milk (low fat I guess), and it's something I won't change, at least not soon.
I'm very careful about how much I eat, but that's not the issue right now, it's going to be my goal for next month's challenge, to really make a ballance of fat, carbs and proteins. For now, I kind of just visually try to have it within the '40:40:20' ratio. All the information I've got so far is a bit overwhelming, I'd go nuts if I started measuring everything right now. I need to make my lifting routines something of a habit first... I guess.

When it comes to blitva, yes, it's better with potatoes, but I tend not to eat potatoes together with meat (something about starch and proteins - not that good together):)
Turkish coffee is fine, my Bosnian friend has long promised me a stay at his place in Jajce, where in cafes they serve it in a small 'dzezva', you know, in a real 'Turkish' manner, with a small cube of sugar. But I prefer Italian espresso.:)

By the end of April, I'll set a new diet for myself and post in the beginners' thread, with the hope of receiving some suggestions. I'm going to really clean my act when it comes to that, now, that is going to be some real challenge.:doh:


Edited: Uvijek moze bolje :) [there's always room for improvement]

For now, I kind of just visually try to have it within the '40:40:20' ratio. All the information I've got so far is a bit overwhelming, I'd go nuts if I started measuring everything right now. I need to make my lifting routines something of a habit first... I guess.

When it comes to blitva, yes, it's better with potatoes, but I tend not to eat potatoes together with meat (something about starch and proteins - not that good together):)



Miss arial.
Yes ,go nuts and messure. You'll be surprised how much your guessing can be off :blank:
And that way you can track your progress compared to diet.
What's wrong with protein and starchy carbs? The only thing I shy away from is a mix of carbs and fat.


By the end of April, I'll set a new diet for myself and post in the beginners' thread, with the hope of receiving some suggestions. I'm going to really clean my act when it comes to that, now, that is going to be some real challenge.:doh:

That sounds like an excellent plan :tucool:


Edited: Uvijek moze bolje :) [there's always room for improvement]

You're not allowed to say uvijek, nor mlijeko, nor gdje - uvik, mliko and di! You're in Dalmacia now ;)

Miss arial.
Yes ,go nuts and messure. You'll be surprised how much your guessing can be off :blank:
And that way you can track your progress compared to diet.
What's wrong with protein and starchy carbs? The only thing I shy away from is a mix of carbs and fat.


That sounds like an excellent plan :tucool:


You're not allowed to say uvijek, nor mlijeko, nor gdje - uvik, mliko and di! You're in Dalmacia now ;)

OK, I'm going to measure a bit how much calories and fat and carbs and the rest I have every day, and if I don't do it by the end of tomorrow I'll deduct 2 points. You're absolutely right, there's no reason I should wait until the end of the month, I can make better changes right now (...uhm, after Easter:)) Actually, I'm not even sure if I should lose weight or bulk, or what, so I might post a picture as well (I can feel my abdominal muscles under the fat, and they're strong and everything, but you can't see them that well:o), cutting I suppose...

P.S. Just because I want to look like Dalmatian babes doesn't mean I want to sound like one.:p Besides, I already say 'kapula' (onion) instead of 'luk' (onion/garlic in Dalmatia), and I eat blitva and olive oil, what more do you want?! To drop my 'kaj' (what) as well? No can do :nono: :neener:

Yup, no reason to wait. :nod:
If you want to see your abs -> cut :)
But do you really need to see them? All depends on what you want, of course.


Besides, I already say 'kapula' (onion) instead of 'luk' (onion/garlic in Dalmatia)

:tu: You can use luk and kapula, depending if you need garlic or onion ;)


To drop my 'kaj' (what) as well? No can do :nono: :neener:

:cry: :cry: :spank:

Yup, no reason to wait. :nod:
If you want to see your abs -> cut :)
But do you really need to see them? All depends on what you want, of course.

I don't need to see them, but I'm beginning to, so I guess I won't be able to avoid it, but I guess I like this kind of belly:
http://www.hollywood-celebrity-pictures.com/Amy-Weber-1-Picture.htm
or
http://www.hollywood-celebrity-pictures.com/Manuela-Arcuri-19-Picture.htm (http://www.hollywood-celebrity-pictures.com/Manuela-Arcuri-18-Picturehtm)
(please concentrate on the abdominal part only:D)
or
http://www.hollywood-celebrity-pictures.com/J-Lo-113-Picture.htm

I guess my behind and legs are my greatest worry (I like Gwen Stefani's legs), but I actually love doing squates and lounges, etc... However, I'd say I'm soft overall, and I absolutely hate that. I've already started on my new diet plan and will prepare it for tomorrow, so I guess I'll get some advice on what to focus in order to achieve what I want.

Oh I'm so sorry! I didn't even explain what it is. Well, as you have read it basically a bunch of guys standing in a circle in water (sea). The water is very shallow and the bottom is allllll sanddd. (where we play)It's really amazing. Then you take a small ball and keep it in the air with your hands. The most fun is when you dive after a ball and you splash in the water!


No worries...thanks for explaining it and the picture was great!...I didn't realize it was in swallow water and I found it interesting that I read it was non-competitive, no winners, no losers. :) The snow is just now melting here in Alaska and as I almost slipped on the ice this morning coming into work, I am still getting spring fever....waiting for the days I can walk our coastal trail and play outside in the sun again....my goal is to explore more parts of Alaska this summer while being active doing hiking and etc. :dreamy:

I am working on fat-loss & increasing my cardio (which I am not favorable of), so being able to play outside will be very nice instead of the gym.
I want to learn more about macro-nutrients (I think that is the name) --I know that your diet is very vital to weight loss. I usually try to follow the South Beach diet some.......but I know there is much more for me to learn to make my food work it's best for me.

I usually try to follow the South Beach diet some.......but I know there is much more for me to learn to make my food work it's best for me.

I've tried the South Beach Diet, too. It didn't work for me. I guess it was just too complicated. How do you find the recipes?

I've tried the South Beach Diet, too. It didn't work for me. I guess it was just too complicated. How do you find the recipes?
I borrowed the book orginally, but when I found a "small" book, like the ones you see in the check stands at the grocery store, it had only recipes with pictures. That is when it became the easiest. Phase one is the hardest because you are more limited with the foods you can eat, so figuring out stuff to eat that is interesting is a bit tough. But this pamphlet style book helped a lot. What I did was just picked out receipes and made a shopping list and than made one everyday. I believe you can go to their site on line and get receipes. I don't adbide by it strictly...I just use it generally for a rule of thumb in eating cleaner and lower GI foods. McDonald's obviously is not on the list! :lol:
I've seen people use it successfully, but I have yet seen anyone STAY successful from it. Which is not meaning it doesn't work, it may just be the user themselves I guess in not continuing changes...I don't know. So I don't use it for more than a jump start and to start eating cleaner.

So I don't use it for more than a jump start and to start eating cleaner.

What really helped me was this diet that we call here the '90 days diet' but I think it's from the States originally. Basically, what you do is divide proteins, starch and carbs by days. It's kind of stupid and not in any way scientifically founded, like, on 'the carbs day' you can have a piece of cake for dinner (as if there are no fats in this!!!). But it helped me get rid of snacks, and more importantly, since I ate sweet stuff, cakes and chocolate only once in every four days, I got rid of my cravings. And it took only 2 weeks! I'm eating healthy now, but it worked as 'the start cleaner'.

I've seen people use it successfully, but I have yet seen anyone STAY successful from it. Which is not meaning it doesn't work, it may just be the user themselves I guess in not continuing changes....

By the way....no negative judgement meant by what I said above towards others....I was one of the users who did not maintain changes to stay a 'successful' story on it either.

My goal is to lose weight, my weight is definitely hindering my body and unhealthy for my age. I am trying to read more regarding nutrition/diet. I keep reading over and over again how important or how successful people are by changes in their diet...I mean some big changes. It does seem almost scientific...and that fascinates me. How stuff effects your blood chemistry and etc. My problem has been I absolutely love to go out to try nice restaurants with friends and we share appetizers and try new wines and beers, etc. I am so happy when all my friends and I are together like that, it's almost addictive.It has been a huge struggle for me to make some changes in that area. I always thought eating so clean and what seems 'restrictive' was boring as hell...misery. But I am working on it all the time. And I have made some great changes...little ones, but I'm slowly searching for my balance. It's my battle. "It's hard to teach an old dog new tricks." :lol:


I honestly don't want to live the rest of my life out 'attempting' to live a healthy balanced life style....I need to defeat this battle and grow with it.

You and eleonardo seem quite on track with your health and fitness. Where do you think you always knew to stay on track? Your enviorment, sports, family while growing up?

My goal is to lose weight, my weight is definitely hindering my body and unhealthy for my age. I am trying to read more regarding nutrition/diet. I keep reading over and over again how important or how successful people are by changes in their diet...I mean some big changes. It does seem almost scientific...and that fascinates me. How stuff effects your blood chemistry and etc. My problem has been I absolutely love to go out to try nice restaurants with friends and we share appetizers and try new wines and beers, etc. I am so happy when all my friends and I are together like that, it's almost addictive.



You and eleonardo seem quite on track with your health and fitness. Where do you think you always knew to stay on track? Your enviorment, sports, family while growing up?

hahah, I remember last summer when I went out with some acquaintances, they all had steaks, and I had a salad :lol: It was kind of embarassing because they thought I couldn't afford anything more:rolleyes:
Instead of going out, perhaps you could invite you friends to your home and have a 'healthy dinner' theme or something. Let them know how important this is for you, if you don't get the support it's always going to be a struggle.

I don't know about eleonardo, but I've been on track with my health for some 12 years or so. I was overweight in high-school and decided I should do something about it. I went on a diet that lasted for about 3 years and lost the weight I never gained back again, no matter what I ate. But I was 'skinny soft', you know, no muscle, terrible. It wasn't until university that I started to exercise three times a week, but I wasn't commited. My brother was a swimmer so I tried that, but didn't like it. I took up karate when I was about 10/11 but the war broke out, all my trainers were drafted, and for some reason I didn't want to change the club (biggest mistake of my life), and my parents didn't push me (I really blame them for that). Since uni, I've tried to exercise regularly, but the moment my abs started aching I would stop. I didn't push any limits. Then my boyfriend said something I've already mentioned in another post: Imagine you have a car accident, and you find yourself hanging from a cliff, and you cant push your body up that one time? You can't push you own weight one time?!!! Extreme, but it worked. I felt like a loser, and also angry, I thought I'd show him. So, ups and downs, many, until this January. Started exercising at home, then took up boxing, felt great, saw progress. For the first time started enjoying my workouts. I can't say when exactly this happened, but at one moment I just knew this was now my lifestyle. Like tonight, on my way back from the gym I smelled fried potatoes in the air and felt hungry, but not for them, I imediately started thinking about what healthy food to have for dinner. I can't say I had much support or understanding around me, apart from my boyfriend.

gazareth,

happy '1 year of transformation anniversary'!!! :claplow:

best wishes :)

gazareth,

happy '1 year of transformation anniversary'!!! :claplow:

i hope i have the same determination
best wishes :)

Thanks Buttersweet! Have a positive attitude and I'm sure you can do the same!

We should congradulate Gazareth as well on his 100 point ending from March's Challenge!! Way to go!! :claphigh:

Then my boyfriend said something I've already mentioned in another post: Imagine you have a car accident, and you find yourself hanging from a cliff, and you cant push your body up that one time? You can't push you own weight one time?!!! Extreme, but it worked. I felt like a loser, and also angry, I thought I'd show him. So, ups and downs, many, until this January. Started exercising at home, then took up boxing, felt great, saw progress. For the first time started enjoying my workouts. I can't say when exactly this happened, but at one moment I just knew this was now my lifestyle. Like tonight, on my way back from the gym I smelled fried potatoes in the air and felt hungry, but not for them, I imediately
started thinking about what healthy food to have for dinner. I can't say I had much support or understanding around me, apart from my boyfriend.

Wow, that does strike hard with a punch……but a punch of reality! I wouldn't be able to save myself right now.

I wasted so much money on having a personal trainer for exercise (over a year long) when I didn’t have my lifestyle in the right place for it. I mean, it helped to get me active, but it just counteracted the whole process for me. I couldn’t give up my nights out drinking and socializing. So I still struggled losing weight because of all the damage I was doing on the other end!...You know? I needed to clean up in my personal life to really obtain true benefits from hiring a trainer.

In a realization: The ‘motivation’ happens briefly, and then there is no ‘accomplishment’ to follow. Eek! I think you guys call that the ‘novelty’ part of the beginning and it wearing off.

I have a saying up that says, “NEVER TRADE WHAT YOU WANT AT THE MOMENT FOR THE THING YOU WANT THE MOST.”
Hoping it will help remind me of how to accomplish this goal.


I guess I need to set a good example for my daughter as well. Educate her young on this stuff. She is already complaining about all the organic and healthy food in the house lately…... :lol:

And as I’m typing this….I’m doing my usual debate on whether I’m going to go swim on my lunch break or not. It’s still hard regardless of all the encouragement, self realizations and motivation in the world for some reason. :rolleyes:

But I'm going.....

I want to learn more about macro-nutrients (I think that is the name) --I know that your diet is very vital to weight loss. I usually try to follow the South Beach diet some.......but I know there is much more for me to learn to make my food work it's best for me.

Didn't Clinton do the South Beach diet? SB diet , Atkins, etc, I have an instant allergic reaction to any fancy diets :blank: The main reason is that I strive to have a well balanced diet. Although I'm sure the diets themself work (there are people out there that are succesful on them), in the long run, it's not beneficial for your health. Like the Atkins Diet. Almost no carbs for days in a row and then a total binge day of refeed. I don't know, not my cup of tea, but to each his own.

I've tried the South Beach Diet, too. It didn't work for me. I guess it was just too complicated. How do you find the recipes?
For those diets to work, you have to be very strict with your choice of foods. Another reason I don't like them :p

McDonald's obviously is not on the list! :lol:

If there's a diet promoting McDonalds, I'll be the first on it! :tucool:



My problem has been I absolutely love to go out to try nice restaurants with friends and we share appetizers and try new wines and beers, etc. I am so happy when all my friends and I are together like that, it's almost addictive.It has been a huge struggle for me to make some changes in that area. I always thought eating so clean and what seems 'restrictive' was boring as hell...misery. But I am working on it all the time. And I have made some great changes...little ones, but I'm slowly searching for my balance. It's my battle. "It's hard to teach an old dog new tricks." :lol:


You can still go out and enjoy restaurants with your friends! I think it's important to remember the good things about life, and spending time with friends and family should never be neglected. But that and a healthy lifestyle can go hand in hand.
I agree with you that eating clean is not the most exciting thing in life. But, what I have personally noticed is, that the urge for junk food decreases as I eat cleaner for longer periods of time. Sure, I'd love to grab a menu at McD's, but I don't have to.


You and eleonardo seem quite on track with your health and fitness. Where do you think you always knew to stay on track? Your enviorment, sports, family while growing up?
I didn't always stay on track. Everyone has their ups and downs. Right now, I didn't go to the gym for about 2 months cuz I broke my toe whilst playing soccer. I gained about 14 lbs (also because my diet was not really super during that time), so now I'm working on getting it off again. Luckily I can gain and lose weight (or, fat if you will) at high speed.
Anyways, normally I stay on track. Why? For me it's because I love being in good shape. You just feel better, look better, you're more confident, much better focus on things around you. Once I've been there, I can't go back.



I can't say when exactly this happened, but at one moment I just knew this was now my lifestyle. Like tonight, on my way back from the gym I smelled fried potatoes in the air and felt hungry, but not for them, I imediately started thinking about what healthy food to have for dinner. I can't say I had much support or understanding around me, apart from my boyfriend.
Same here. I just knew this was what I wanted! As alcoholics say "a moment of clarity".


Wow, that does strike hard with a punch……but a punch of reality! I wouldn't be able to save myself right now.

I couldn’t give up my nights out drinking and socializing. So I still struggled losing weight because of all the damage I was doing on the other end!...You know? I needed to clean up in my personal life to really obtain true benefits from hiring a trainer.

SwoleCat has a nice saying. It goes something like this: "your desire to change must be greater than your desire to stay the same".
Go out and sociolize. But do you really need all that alcohol for it to be a nice evening? Just a thought.



And as I’m typing this….I’m doing my usual debate on whether I’m going to go swim on my lunch break or not. It’s still hard regardless of all the encouragement, self realizations and motivation in the world for some reason. :rolleyes:

But I'm going.....

One thing I learned: Never argue with yourself. If you don't want to do a workout, your mind will always find a super excuse not to do it. What I do is simply stop thinking of excuses, set my mind to blank, and just go. In the end you're always happy you went. Just focus on how great you feel after a workout. Hope that helps.

It's almost 2 am! I hope I don't lack sense and cohesitiy too much in my posts.

EDIT: PS. what it is with you girls and Ariel :p?

You are absolutly right eleonardo......I did go swimming on my lunch and feel so much better! And believe it or not I ran into my old personal trainer, who I haven't seen since Nov (at my birthday party...:D ). She lives in Girdwood, Alaska and commutes, so the odds of seeing her were slim....but it felt fantastic to say hi and her to see that I was going in on my lunch to swim and exercising.

I want to reply to different things you've said but how the heck do you do all those multiple quotes???

Ummm...why is John Stone not in the Challenge? Did I miss some update? :blank:

Ummm...why is John Stone not in the Challenge? Did I miss some update? :blank:

He's too hardcore, he transcends 100 challenges now. It'd be showing off for him to enter again and he'd make all his forumites look bad. In fact, I'd wager that John could start off the month with 50 points and still end up with 100.

;)

I wasted so much money on having a personal trainer for exercise (over a year long) when I didn’t have my lifestyle in the right place for it. I mean, it helped to get me active, but it just counteracted the whole process for me. I couldn’t give up my nights out drinking and socializing. So I still struggled losing weight because of all the damage I was doing on the other end!...You know? I needed to clean up in my personal life to really obtain true benefits from hiring a trainer.

In a realization: The ‘motivation’ happens briefly, and then there is no ‘accomplishment’ to follow. Eek! I think you guys call that the ‘novelty’ part of the beginning and it wearing off.


I guess I need to set a good example for my daughter as well. Educate her young on this stuff. She is already complaining about all the organic and healthy food in the house lately…... :lol:

And as I’m typing this….I’m doing my usual debate on whether I’m going to go swim on my lunch break or not. It’s still hard regardless of all the encouragement, self realizations and motivation in the world for some reason. :rolleyes:

But I'm going.....

I've considered hiring a personal trainer, but then I saw one of Oprah's shows, she said: It's still your ass that has to get on that treadmill.:) You just need to push it hard to the point when it becomes a habit, or even an addiction, than you can just relax and enjoy. The reason I couldn't do one push-up is because I'd always say 'I can't' and didn't even try.

Don't debate, there's nothing to argue about, just do it, think of it as an obligation. Think of the pleasant things, the feel of water, etc.

Please do educate your daughter on this, and make her take up sports, she'll be thankful later.

You are absolutly right eleonardo......I did go swimming on my lunch and feel so much better! And believe it or not I ran into my old personal trainer, who I haven't seen since Nov (at my birthday party...:D ). She lives in Girdwood, Alaska and commutes, so the odds of seeing her were slim....but it felt fantastic to say hi and her to see that I was going in on my lunch to swim and exercising.

I want to reply to different things you've said but how the heck do you do all those multiple quotes???

Well, that's a good sign, running into your old personal trainer!
Multi quote: just use the small plusses on the bottom right of the message. Other than that, it's just copy/paste/cut.

He's too hardcore, he transcends 100 challenges now. It'd be showing off for him to enter again and he'd make all his forumites look bad. In fact, I'd wager that John could start off the month with 50 points and still end up with 100.

;)

:lol:

I've considered hiring a personal trainer, but then I saw one of Oprah's shows, she said: It's still your ass that has to get on that treadmill.:) You just need to push it hard to the point when it becomes a habit, or even an addiction, than you can just relax and enjoy. The reason I couldn't do one push-up is because I'd always say 'I can't' and didn't even try.

Don't debate, there's nothing to argue about, just do it, think of it as an obligation. Think of the pleasant things, the feel of water, etc.

Please do educate your daughter on this, and make her take up sports, she'll be thankful later.
Better yet. Watch Opray while you're doing your cardio :cool:

Better yet. Watch Opray while you're doing your cardio :cool:

I watch Fashion TV :lol:

I watch Fashion TV :lol:

That's good. I always watch my favorite shows or movies when I do my cardio. Makes the time go by fast and often I forget that I'm cardio-ing! :D

That's good. I always watch my favorite shows or movies when I do my cardio. Makes the time go by fast and often I forget that I'm cardio-ing! :D

I take my PSP into the gym and watch TV shows on it while I do my cardio. Since I started SGX I've almost caught up on Battlestar Galactica - just saw season 3 episode 6 today :D

I take my PSP into the gym and watch TV shows on it while I do my cardio. Since I started SGX I've almost caught up on Battlestar Galactica - just saw season 3 episode 6 today :D

SGX? I watched loaaaaads of stuff when I was on SGX. There's sure enough time for it! :lol: How is your SGX doing. I had amazing results whilst doing SGX!

SGX? I watched loaaaaads of stuff when I was on SGX. There's sure enough time for it! :lol: How is your SGX doing. I had amazing results whilst doing SGX!

It's good. Check out page 3 of my media gallery for my latest progress shots. Well, I say latest, they are a few weeks old now :o

It's good. Check out page 3 of my media gallery for my latest progress shots. Well, I say latest, they are a few weeks old now :o

Sorry, I was lazy to search. :o :spank:
I checked them out. Great progressssss :tucool: :tucool:

I checked them out. Great progressssss :tucool: :tucool:

I concur.:nod: Soon enough and we'll be seing your abs! :) Seriously, you can already see the contours.

When am I going to see first signs of progress?:cry: I'm sorry I didn't take photos before I started boxing, because I think my shanks (?) and calves and arms have really improved, but I can't say for sure that I'm not imagining things.


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P.S. I don't like Galactica that much, I'm more of a Star Trek fan...oh what a nerd :) and what I would look like if I had done my cardio every time i watched the serial:))

SGX calls for fasted cardio for 45 minutes each morning. On Sunday, it's Easter Day and the gym is closed. What am I going to do to avoid losing a point? I can't walk outside fast enough to get my heartrate into the 65%-75% zone, and if I run my heartrate will go higher than that.

I don't have a bike or any cardio equipment at home.

I guess what I'm saying is... I'm going to miss a cardio session on Sunday. I know the rules say "miss a workout for any reason, deduct a point", but really what can I do about this?

Argh.

I don't see the reason you should deduct a point, just go for a walk instead. The gym is closed, it's beyond your control, but if you do nothing, well, that will be cheating;)

I don't see the reason you should deduct a point, just go for a walk instead. The gym is closed, it's beyond your control, but if you do nothing, well, that will be cheating;)

I agree with her. Don't even sweat it. You must be firm, not anal imo :)
You can go for a walk, go for a light job. Go play football. Go play wii sports. etc etc =]

SGX calls for fasted cardio for 45 minutes each morning. On Sunday, it's Easter Day and the gym is closed. What am I going to do to avoid losing a point? I can't walk outside fast enough to get my heartrate into the 65%-75% zone, and if I run my heartrate will go higher than that.

I don't have a bike or any cardio equipment at home.

I guess what I'm saying is... I'm going to miss a cardio session on Sunday. I know the rules say "miss a workout for any reason, deduct a point", but really what can I do about this?

Argh.

Steps :cool:

He's too hardcore, he transcends 100 challenges now. It'd be showing off for him to enter again and he'd make all his forumites look bad. In fact, I'd wager that John could start off the month with 50 points and still end up with 100.

:nod:

Same here. I just knew this was what I wanted! As alcoholics say "a moment of clarity".


SwoleCat has a nice saying. It goes something like this: "your desire to change must be greater than your desire to stay the same".
Go out and sociolize. But do you really need all that alcohol for it to be a nice evening? Just a thought.




One thing I learned: Never argue with yourself. If you don't want to do a workout, your mind will always find a super excuse not to do it. What I do is simply stop thinking of excuses, set my mind to blank, and just go. In the end you're always happy you went. Just focus on how great you feel after a workout. Hope that helps.

It's almost 2 am! I hope I don't lack sense and cohesitiy too much in my posts.


That was some great advice! It all makes sense. And the part where you said never argue with yourself...you'll always find an excuse....I never thought of that...but how true. :nod:

I love the quote from Swole Cat. I think I'm putting that one up...it fits for me at the moment.

I think you guys are all on a different time zone for sure, you all chat on here while I'm sleeping. :lol:

Yes, I know I can still socialize, I just need to create different habits while doing it. For example; I have a birthday event this Saturday. I text messaged my friend that I was only going to dinner and didn't plan on going out afterwards.....now I'm getting questioned why and yadda yadda. I almost feel obligated ugh. It's just too big of a temptation for me to go out I think. I am a person that usually can drink a lot of alcohol and I don't seem to have a "turn off" button. This may seem ridiculous to some,but that has been my lifestyle, a bit of a party girl on the weekends and whatnot. So it's what I know, do and others see me as doing too. I guess I'm realizing I have to train others around me as well to get use to the changes that I'm making. :) I hope I do not fail this weekend and stay focused and strong. :flex:

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I don't have a bike or any cardio equipment at home.

I guess what I'm saying is... I'm going to miss a cardio session on Sunday. I know the rules say "miss a workout for any reason, deduct a point", but really what can I do about this?

Argh.


What eriram said seems good; steps. Will that work? What about speed jump roping? I definitely wouldn't deduct a point. You have all intention to do what you are expected of, but just can't. :)

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It's good. Check out page 3 of my media gallery for my latest progress shots. Well, I say latest, they are a few weeks old now :o


Wow, that is inspirational! Your the man! :bow:
SGX=SwoleCat's diet/exercies program or???

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I've considered hiring a personal trainer, but then I saw one of Oprah's shows, she said: It's still your ass that has to get on that treadmill.:)

Please do educate your daughter on this, and make her take up sports, she'll be thankful later.


I think I saw that Ophrah show too! :lol:

I put my daughter into Tae Kwon Do everyday after school for I believe 3 years after school.. I think it was too many days in a row for her. The first year I took her out of it, her grades went up tremendously. She had more time to do homework and was less tired. I've been trying to help her find a sport she likes and am willing to put her into a summer camp to help her excel.

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He's too hardcore, he transcends 100 challenges now. It'd be showing off for him to enter again and he'd make all his forumites look bad. In fact, I'd wager that John could start off the month with 50 points and still end up with 100.

;)


Bummer, it would of been nice. I didn't know he didn't do them anymore. :blank: But it's understandable.

I tried to reply to everyone above--trying to do 'multiply quotes', but it didn't put boxes around everyone's quotes....:o

Can't really do steps... jump rope would get my heartrate way too high. If I can't do my fasted cardio then I'll have to go for a non-fasted run with my heartrate above the 'recommended' zone (what SwoleCat recommends, that is).

I have a bigger dillemma. 3 things to think about this weekend regarding when I'm going to have my cheat day.

1) My immediate family is going out for a meal either tomorrow or Saturday to celebrate my dad's new job.

2) My friends have invited me to a party. I haven't gone out with them for a while so I feel like I should be sociable. I want to be sociable.

3) My whole family (grandparents et al) are having a big Easter lunch at my aunt's on Sunday. I'll be there whether I eat or not.

So, I have to choose one of the 3. Either way, I'm going to be letting someone down. I've half a mind to just write off the weekend as a "deserved cheat binge", deduct a few points and just keep moving after :whistle: Hell, I do deserve to have some fun for one weekend, but I still don't feel like it's what I should do.

It's like Sophie's Choice but way more hardcore :nod: ;)

Yeah, you are in a deliema. :nod: Kind of hard to let down the Dad on a new job. It's a big deal.

Wait, I have to go re-read your goals to see what exactly is going on :confused: .....I'll be back.

Either way, I'm going to be letting someone down. I've half a mind to just write off the weekend as a "deserved cheat binge", deduct a few points and just keep moving after :whistle:

Hmm, I always found letting down my grandparents the worst: 'Eat, eat'... 'You're not fat'... 'I made this cake for you especially, how can you not even try?!!'... 'C'mon have these figs, I picked them this morning, fresh, just for you'... etc. etc. You never hear the end of it.:rolleyes:

This weekend is going to be pretty much the same for many of us:eat:, so, deduct and move on!:madpimp:

So, I have to choose one of the 3. Either way, I'm going to be letting someone down. I've half a mind to just write off the weekend as a "deserved cheat binge", deduct a few points and just keep moving after :whistle: Hell, I do deserve to have some fun for one weekend, but I still don't feel like it's what I should do.


Hmmm...I'm not sure what all the program your on is about. But couldn't you do dinner with the folks (which would be early) then mossey on over to your friends party? Is the plan to drink alcohol that would cause you points? Can you not eat your diet at the restaurant some how? I might be missing something in your program that I don't understand. :blank: You can workout during the day right?

I would hate to see you miss out on any of them, but I know the points are important to you too. I'd say, if you've come this far, you obviously have made some very good decisions and choices in the last year, and I'd trust you on what you decide to do.

This weekend is going to be pretty much the same for many of us:eat:, so, deduct and move on!:madpimp:

Well put! Agreed! ;)

Hmmm...I'm not sure what all the program your on is about. But couldn't you do dinner with the folks (which would be early) then mossey on over to your friends party? Is the plan to drink alcohol that would cause you points? Can you not eat your diet at the restaurant some how? I might be missing something in your program that I don't understand. :blank: You can workout during the day right?

Well I suppose it would be possible to go out with my folks and then meet my friends. I can drink a few beers on my cheat day - that's no issue.

I guess I will probably take a cheat day on Saturday and chalk off Easter Sunday lunch as an additional cheat meal - it'll be a point lost, but I'll be able to forgive myself as it's such a one-off occasion. I was complaining a little last month that my program was stepping over a little too much into my social life, and in this case I'm going to put my foot down and let myself have some fun. I've got the rest of April to stay strict. I know that I can let loose for a short time and then hop back on the wagon - I've worked too hard to do anything else. But still... that point :cry:

I'll work something out for Sunday cardio. My dad has an old stationary bike in the garage, last time I remember trying it I don't think it had resistance levels though so I'd have to pedal insanely fast to get my heartrate up :D

I was complaining a little last month that my program was stepping over a little too much into my social life, and in this case I'm going to put my foot down and let myself have some fun. I've got the rest of April to stay strict. I know that I can let loose for a short time and then hop back on the wagon - I've worked too hard to do anything else. But still... that point :cry:


HA! Sometimes you just need to talk it out! Your plan sounds very sensible. :nod: It's good to hear I'm not the only one that gets hung up on this stuff! :p Take this weekend and that point and chalk it up to a celebration for your 1 year anniversary! In those terms your one point taken is well deserved! :tu: I'll be curious to hear about your weekend!

I think you guys are all on a different time zone for sure, you all chat on here while I'm sleeping. :lol:

It's all a consiracy :cool:


I am a person that usually can drink a lot of alcohol and I don't seem to have a "turn off" button.

That doesn't sound good! You should always be able to control yourself.
Set a good example for your daughter :tucool:


SGX=SwoleCat's diet/exercies program or???

:nod:

I tried to reply to everyone above--trying to do 'multiply quotes', but it didn't put boxes around everyone's quotes....:o

:confused: That's odd! Did you delete the {/quote}? {} should be [ ].



This weekend is going to be pretty much the same for many of us:eat:, so, deduct and move on!:madpimp:
I planned sunday as my cheat day :) It's all about the planning!
I used to pig out the whole day on cheat days, since I'm just starting on a cut, I'll have a clean day with just a cheat meal.
But yes, you should ENJOY your life and not obsess about ONE day of cheating. Just don't make it a habbit.
In the end it's not about a point in your April Challenge, but about your general health.
:gl: all!

It's all a consiracy :cool:


That doesn't sound good! You should always be able to control yourself.
Set a good example for your daughter :tucool:


In the end it's not about a point in your April Challenge, but about your general health.
:gl: all!

Conspiracy eh?! I should of known! :lol:

Yes, yes, set good examples. My father drank himself unhealthy and passed away young. I'm aware of the detriments it can cause. I'm coming along in trying to make healthy changes in habits. Thus, I'm attempting changes doing this challenge and of course, it's great to have help and support and encouragement on here! Thanks. :)

Darvonia,
this time zone difference thing is kind of confusing for me too:) So, how did your swimming go today, or is it yet to be done?

It's 2:15pm right now in Alaska. I'm at work (from 8am-5pm), and I don't have internet at home to get back online unless I use someone elses. So I don't post at night.

Ah! Checking up on me with my swimming eh?! That's good you asked me! But no, I can not swim today due to a police officer car and others were in an accident, it caused me to be late for work stuck in traffic. I only have an hour for my lunch. BUT, I am going to go to the gym after work! :nod:
I need to lift some weights :bb: , my goal was at least twice a week. I've done all swimming so far. My legs are sore though from using the kick-board in the pool.

What is the time were you are????

It's 20-something min past midnight, and I'm just finishing off my weight lifting program for next week.:D What exactly are you going to be doing at the gym in the afternoon? Do you plan to do the whole body thing or split? I have to tell you, this lifting thing is really fun!:) My whole upper body aches right now from this evening's workout and I actually enjoyed every minute of it.:flex:I'm going to push myself a bit harder next week with some load added.

So you are on the same time as Switzerland than. I probably will do upper body. I really like doing triceps and etc. I do enjoy lifting weights over cardio. So I guess I will be doing a split. I kind of just threw out doing weights twice a week...but should probably get more detailed about it as the month progresses. I've been dormant from excersizing since I quit working at the gym I attend as a part-time side job. Now I have to pay for my membership! I like using the ball as well and sitting on it and lifting weights...work on core. Sit ups...well, I am just like how you used to be, I stop soon after the burn. I honestly skip them alot, bad Alicia!! What is your set up for lifting next week?

Yes, Central European Time, could've mentioned that...:bang:

Well, it all depends on what kind of strength exercise we do at the aeroboxing class the day before, but I hope I'll do as scheduled in my challenge intro:
Tuesday: chest, shoulders, triceps
Thursday: back, biceps
Saturday: legs, abs
I've only been deciding on which specific exercises to do, how many sets and repetitions, but I don't know their names in English...yet :)

So far I've been doing it with one or two dumbbells ranging from 2-5 kilos which is about... 5-11 pounds, and it's just not enough, so, I'll be buying some better and heavier ones in the near future.:)

It was suggested that I should cut my cardio a bit since I have only 2-3 kilos to lose (about 5 pounds), and want to build more muscle, and this weight lifting program does not go well with boxing, but I enjoy boxing so much.... I'll just do the best I can to coordinate these two the best I can. (EDIT: hahah, yeah, gotta go to bed)

But, my gym is going to be closed on Monday too, and I will probably have to go for a run, which I'm not too happy about.:blank:
Do you plan to do anything over the weekend or just relax and deduct?;)

Ha! You could of mentioned that, but I could of just looked up online your time from your actual location just the same! :whistle:

I should of looked at your intro to see your schedule...that is actually a very good one! So you love boxing huh?! :flex: That's so cool! I always thought that would be a great workout. I think it's too high of an intensity for me at the moment though. I practically drown swimming right now I get so out of breathe. So I have to keep at it. My tecnique is not at peak either. I gave my personal trainer a book called "Total Immersion" to have her teach it to me.
http://www.totalimmersion.net/photogallery-1.html


I think you've probably been told not to do alot of cardio so you don't burn muscle....I'm guessing. You probably need to keep your food intake up if you burn alot of calories ...continuing your boxing. But I'm not an expert. :D

My weekend, well, I have plans tomorrow to go to the gym, then head over to a restaurant to meet 2 friends to watch a solo music artist perform. Saturday is a birthday dinner and then maybe out on the town. And Sunday my daughter and I (I'm a single mother) were invited to a friend's house for Easter.

Your plans?

This is a book I have. Inside is pictures with the exercises and gives you the names in English. I think you should be able to look in it page by page on this site. :read: Hope it works, if not I tried for ya.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0736041850/ref=sib_dp_pt/002-1067105-2500051#reader-link

It's a mixture of aerobic steps and choreography with kick-boxing punches (or whatever it's called). As you might remember, I did take up karate at one point in my life and have ever since been interested in martial arts. But this is a chick-type of exercise:) you do feel kind of cool kicking the hell out of that bag, though :lol: It's stress release :) And it was way too much for me too, when I started, I could only manage some 60% of the session, and the rest was just puffing :) After only 2 months I'm at 90-95%.
Swimming is great exercise, but I could never force myself to swim up and down the pool for a certain number of times. so :bow:

Nothing special for the weekend, just lunch at my boyfriend's aunt's place on Sunday (ha, don't have to cook:)), it's going to be my cheat meal day (others plan as well, eleonardo:neener:), only because I'm going to eat some cake, other than that, she pretty much prepares really healthy food.

I'm going to bed. Have a great workout at the gym!:tu:
Nighty night.

As you might remember, I did take up karate at one point in my life and have ever since been interested in martial arts. But this is a chick-type of exercise:) you do feel kind of cool kicking the hell out of that bag, though :lol: It's stress release :)
Nothing special for the weekend, just lunch at my boyfriend's aunt's place on Sunday (ha, don't have to cook:)), it's going to be my cheat meal day (others plan as well, eleonardo:neener:), only because I'm going to eat some cake, other than that, she pretty much prepares really healthy food.

I'm going to bed. Have a great workout at the gym!:tu:
Nighty night.

Ha! I wouldn't say I go up and down too many times....I make it once, take a break, go again and almost swallow water a few times gasping for air....:lol: But it's about making the commitment for me also. So I don't stress out about it.

I could think of some things (or people) I would think was cool kicking the hell out of....:neener: I'm JUST kidding of course. ;)

The gym I go to has lots of different classes to take. I am going to try eventually to get one or two in a week to switch/change things up some.

Alright girl, you get some sleep! Thanks for the chat! Nighty nite. :sleep:

Switzerland? Why would you know the time in Switzerland :confused:
But yes, we are :D

Of course her location is Croatia and mine is Amsterdam <--hints! :neener:

Switzerland? Why would you know the time in Switzerland :confused:
But yes, we are :D


I have had a friend I have talked with for over 4 years now in Switzerland. It was a guess, the timing felt the same--day vs. night. :)

Oh eleonardo, I forgot to ask you, was that picture you posted for me playing that game.....a picture of you? Kind of looked like it could be...:confused:

APR 5: I must have got lost in some kind of time riff, because I have no idea I missed an update?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Hmmm yesterdays update should be todays. Not sure what happened?
-1 point [99 points] ?!?!?!?!!??!!?

I think I've done this one too before! bogles your mind doesn't it! :doh:

Oh eleonardo, I forgot to ask you, was that picture you posted for me playing that game.....a picture of you? Kind of looked like it could be...:confused:

I got it from google. Does it look like me? :blank:

This is a book I have. Inside is pictures with the exercises and gives you the names in English. I think you should be able to look in it page by page on this site. :read: Hope it works, if not I tried for ya.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0736041850/ref=sib_dp_pt/002-1067105-2500051#reader-link



This is great! Thanks:) I mean, I find what the exercises are called on the INternet, but I don't bother to memorize it all, and now it's all in one place, great!:)
I bought this booklet a couple of years ago when I was still at university (I'll post a picture later), and I don't know why because I was prejudiced at that time about weight litfting, but it was on a discount:D and it just looked interesting, and I guess the little yellow man seemed funny and interetsing enough. I'm so glad I did now, because I can look at it while I exercise and make sure I'm doing it properly.

EDIT:

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/2629/slika51sz3.jpg

You might appreciate this link (http://www.exrx.net/) for your exercises.

You might appreciate this link (http://www.exrx.net/) for your exercises.

I have it in my bookmarks, I'm still exploring it, but while I'm exercising this little booklet serves as a reminder; it wouldn't be that difficult to check INternet pages during rest periods either, but for someone who spends most of their time in front of a computer screen, the paper version is better. :)

P.S. How well do you know Croatian sportsmen, or, can you recognize who's on my avatar picture?:)

I know this guy, does that count? ;)
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I know this guy, does that count? ;)

sure it does, Cro Cop rules! :lol:

The guy in my avatar:
Zeljko Mavrovic - European heavyweight champion three years in a row (1995-1997); he now produces organic food, I often buy his whole wheat bagles and bread :) More cool than Filipovic :neener:

sure it does, Cro Cop rules! :lol:

The guy in my avatar:
Zeljko Mavrovic - European heavyweight champion three years in a row (1995-1997); he now produces organic food, I often buy his whole wheat bagles and bread :) More cool than Filipovic :neener:

I don't know him :(
Mirko rules, yes! He's also in fantastic shape! :flex:

I don't know him :(
Mirko rules, yes! He's also in fantastic shape! :flex:

I love his back :dreamy:
.. but this is way off topic:doh:

I love his back :dreamy:
.. but this is way off topic:doh:

Not per se. You can use it as motivation. That way you're sticking to your April challenge better, and that brings us back on topic :D

Not per se. You can use it as motivation. That way you're sticking to your April challenge better, and that brings us back on topic :D

LOL....

i'm keeping track of my calories now, because after doing some math and calculations with some basic formulas, i should be eating ~2100 calories during deficit, and 2600 during normal periods. so for the month of april until i get the gains that i want, i'm going to try and hit 2100 calories every time. For example, yesterday, i decided to count the calories, and i ended up at 3100. oops! hahaha. but i ate my number of meals, and the meals don't have calorie goals, so this is something im' just doing on my own. haha.


How much time do you actually spend on counting them? I find it so tedious...

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Originally Posted by mattback http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/plasma/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showthread.php?p=457148#post457148)
i'm keeping track of my calories now, because after doing some math and calculations with some basic formulas, i should be eating ~2100 calories during deficit, and 2600 during normal periods. so for the month of april until i get the gains that i want, i'm going to try and hit 2100 calories every time. For example, yesterday, i decided to count the calories, and i ended up at 3100. oops! hahaha. but i ate my number of meals, and the meals don't have calorie goals, so this is something im' just doing on my own. haha.




How much time do you actually spend on counting them? I find it so tedious...

I find it tedious too!....But I know I need to since I'm doing weight-loss. I just get so frustrated trying to figure out every morsel of food that goes into my meal and mouth by calories. Wonder what is a simplier way!?!? :doh:

I just get so frustrated trying to figure out every morsel of food that goes into my meal and mouth by calories. Wonder what is a simplier way!?!? :doh:
Yes, I find it more stressful than beneficial :) I'm still searching through journals and other threads about a 'simple' way of doing this but nothing so far, apart from 'don't worry too much about the numbers':)


EDIT: http://www.dietbites.com/Calorie-Index.html

Yes, I find it more stressful than beneficial :) I'm still searching through journals and other threads about a 'simple' way of doing this but nothing so far, apart from 'don't worry too much about the numbers':)


EDIT: http://www.dietbites.com/Calorie-Index.html

Hey, that is a good site. I wish I had internet at home to really poke around.

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Originally Posted by mattback http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/plasma/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showthread.php?p=457148#post457148)
i'm keeping track of my calories now, because after doing some math and calculations with some basic formulas, i should be eating ~2100 calories during deficit, and 2600 during normal periods. so for the month of april until i get the gains that i want, i'm going to try and hit 2100 calories every time. For example, yesterday, i decided to count the calories, and i ended up at 3100. oops! hahaha. but i ate my number of meals, and the meals don't have calorie goals, so this is something im' just doing on my own. haha.


I usually use taking my weight and times it by 10 to see how many calories I need in an average day. Then I subtract 500 calories a day from my daily intake....7 (days in a week)x500=3500. I believe 3500=1 pound of fat per week. I think that is it in a simple form. :confused:

-------I STILL CAN NOT DO MULTIPLY QUOTES RIGHT! :bang:
eleonardoQuote:

I got it from google. Does it look like me? :blank:

----Yes, it did kind of look like you actually :lol: It's hard to see your face very close up.

EDIT:

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/2629/slika51sz3.jpg

I just lifted weights on my lunch break. :p ...wow, I did this exercise we call "7-up's."...I'll try and find a picture, you may do it already or like it....but anyways, I felt the blood go to my muscles in my biceps...they got all pumped and tight....I love that feeling. I recognize these excercises in your phamplet, some I do. It's been a while since I lifted, it was fun, but I forgot my water since I'm so use to swimming:spank: ....that is not good, need hydration while lifting!

Well, honestly, this stuff is really easy for me. I'm in differential equations in college right now. a single one of those math problems can take 35-40 minutes !!! So taking 45 seconds to sum up my calories from each meal times 6 or 7 meals a day equals at most, five minutes or so, right? plus, i type at like 130 words per minute, so it's really not that bad at all.

I made a spreadsheet in excel, a basic one.

I have each meal's spot. i made all the common snacks and foods that that i eat ( MRS , turkey burgers, v8 small can, v8 large can, egg, slice of whole wheat bread, tabelspoons of smart balance spread, string cheese sticks, a cup of lowfat milk, ON Pro complex, natural peanut butter, 30g of almonds, quaker oats , cranberry juice, apples, pears, olive oil, grilled chicken breast, publix cold cuts, etc)

and I can sum up my calories by adding what I eat. likewise, If it's not normally on the list, I simply read the nutrition information at the time, and add it to the spreadsheet while i'm at it, so i can keep the information for later.

Then on the second page of the spreadsheet, i simply put a daily log from each date, and from there i can put my calories eaten / calories supposed to have been eaten , etc. and wehther or not i met my goal.

on the third sheet of the spreadsheet, i put my current max's as well as the weights i'm doing workouts with, so i can keep track of everything in one nice XLS.

hope this helps!

Yes, I find it more stressful than beneficial :) I'm still searching through journals and other threads about a 'simple' way of doing this but nothing so far, apart from 'don't worry too much about the numbers':)


EDIT: http://www.dietbites.com/Calorie-Index.html

It's not that stressful. Create an account on fitday (http://www.fitday.com/). You can look up foods on calorieking (http://www.calorieking.com). I already filled in a list of what I normally eat. Then it's a matter of clicking what you had that day. Takes seconds. Now you can keep track of your food, even if you aren't a 120 hits per minute whizzkidd like mattback.
And it really is beneficial! How else can you tweak your progress, if you don't know what you're eating in the first place?
Good luck ladies :gl:

I made a spreadsheet in excel, a basic one.

I have each meal's spot. i made all the common snacks and foods that that i eat ( MRS , turkey burgers, v8 small can, v8 large can, egg, slice of whole wheat bread, tabelspoons of smart balance spread, string cheese sticks, a cup of lowfat milk, ON Pro complex, natural peanut butter, 30g of almonds, quaker oats , cranberry juice, apples, pears, olive oil, grilled chicken breast, publix cold cuts, etc)

and I can sum up my calories by adding what I eat. likewise, If it's not normally on the list, I simply read the nutrition information at the time, and add it to the spreadsheet while i'm at it, so i can keep the information for later.

hope this helps!

That's what I'm in the process of doing. Making the list and checking up calories for new food I add to my diet. But this initial phase takes a bit more time.:)

It's not that stressful. Create an account on fitday (http://www.fitday.com/). You can look up foods on calorieking (http://www.calorieking.com). I already filled in a list of what I normally eat. Then it's a matter of clicking what you had that day. Takes seconds. Now you can keep track of your food, even if you aren't a 120 hits per minute whizzkidd like mattback.
And it really is beneficial! How else can you tweak your progress, if you don't know what you're eating in the first place?
Good luck ladies :gl:

I have an acc on fitday, the problem is, I have no idea what some of the food listed there is called in Croatian and vice versa!!! So, I have to google some of it to see pictures and if it resembles in any way the food I have (starting from Frankfurters for instance:)) Now, THAT is tedious. And then the metric system... 1 cup = 110 g, and I'm really bad at maths, so...:D
It took me some 20 minutes yesterday to count all my calories, but I'm saving all the info gathered, so I hope I'll get to mattback's 5 minutes a day in time:))

EDIT: another thing, do you weigh the meat you have for lunch for example or you just take an approximation in you calculations?

It's been a while since I lifted, it was fun, but I forgot my water since I'm so use to swimming:spank: ....that is not good, need hydration while lifting!

Am I understanding this right? You don't have any water during/ after your swimming? Why not? You probably sweat, you just don't feel it. Always have a bottle of water on you desk at work, one at home and the third one in your sports bag. That way you'll always know how much you've had that day, and you'll never forget to bring some to the gym or the pool.:)

I have an acc on fitday, the problem is, I have no idea what some of the food listed there is called in Croatian and vice versa!!! So, I have to google some of it to see pictures and if it resembles in any way the food I have (starting from Frankfurters for instance:)) Now, THAT is tedious. And then the metric system... 1 cup = 110 g, and I'm really bad at maths, so...:D

EDIT: another thing, do you weigh the meat you have for lunch for example or you just take an approximation in you calculations?

Calorieking has all messurements. Cups, liter, deciliters, etc etc etc. Take your pick. Your Frankfurter took me 4 seconds to find.
See here (http://www.calorieking.com/foods/calories-in-franks-wieners-frankfurter-beef_f-Y2lkPTMwMTAzJmJpZD0xJmZpZD03MDIxMSZlaWQ9MTM3NTMwOT AyJnBvcz0xJnBhcj0ma2V5PWZyYW5rZnVydGVy.html).
There's many Frankfurters out there, beef, pork, mix. I took beef for this example.

As for your EDIT. I buy meat prepacked, so I always know how much I'm making. You can also use a scale if you wish. (I have one, too)


EDIT: this is the direct link to the food database on calorieking (http://www.calorieking.com/foods/). You've got the tools now. No more excuses :gl:

-------I STILL CAN NOT DO MULTIPLY QUOTES RIGHT! :bang:

:lol:


----Yes, it did kind of look like you actually :lol: It's hard to see your face very close up.
He looks nothing like me :p

EDIT: this is the direct link to the food database on calorieking (http://www.calorieking.com/foods/). You've got the tools now. No more excuses :gl:

ah, busted:mad: ok, ok, thanks for the link, it IS much better than fitday, and I actually found the turkey Frankfurter I normally eat. It has much less calories than I thought:confused:


:lol:

He looks nothing like me :p

And nothing like a typical (Dalmatian) picigin player :lol:

ah, busted:mad: ok, ok, thanks for the link, it IS much better than fitday, and I actually found the turkey Frankfurter I normally eat. It has much less calories than I thought:confused:
In fitday, I have made all my foods myself.
The whole list consists of hand made inputs.
For you, for example, you can make "kokos" etc. :)
ANd use calorieking for the stats. Tada!
Once you've put in all your most frequently eaten foods, it's a matter of minutes to calculate what you've eaten.

Once you've put in all your most frequently eaten foods, it's a matter of minutes to calculate what you've eaten.

How many accounts do I have to open for this bloody diet?!!! :lol::lol::lol:

It's easter and i'm gonna cheat. i'll probably consume the majority of my calories for my 2:30 pm easter dinner. I'm still going running with my mom later, we're going to do a 5k tonight.

so we will see how it ends up. i'm gonna subtract a point anyways for not doing small meals. gotta be strict.

i don't get to add a point for exercising on sunday, even though it's not on my schedule. oh well.

it's all good.

I think i'm even going to cut my calories down even more , to like 1800. in order to lean off the fat. argh.

Hey everyone,
I'm going on a trip at the end of the month, and will not be able to have boxing sessions, should I deduct or just substitute with some HIIT cardio?

Also, I've been feeling tired all the time since I started weight lifting, is this normal or what?:confused:

you will get used to it. your body is just getting used to working properly

I'd like to take a moment to lavish mad props on Darvonia. On our outing Friday night not one drop of alcohol passed her lips, despite teasing and coercion from the group, so anything she says about lack of willpower is just her being modest. :bow:

I'd like to take a moment to lavish mad props on Darvonia. On our outing Friday night not one drop of alcohol passed her lips, despite teasing and coercion from the group, so anything she says about lack of willpower is just her being modest. :bow:

That's great to hear!! Let's hope she keeps it up :)
A drink once in a while is fine IMO, just don't let it get out of hand.

That's great to hear!! Let's hope she keeps it up :)
A drink once in a while is fine IMO, just don't let it get out of hand.

I'd like to take a moment to lavish mad props on Darvonia. On our outing Friday night not one drop of alcohol passed her lips, despite teasing and coercion from the group, so anything she says about lack of willpower is just her being modest. :bow:

Thanks guys.:) I appreciate the positive reinforcement.

Am I understanding this right? You don't have any water during/ after your swimming? Why not? You probably sweat, you just don't feel it. Always have a bottle of water on you desk at work, one at home and the third one in your sports bag. That way you'll always know how much you've had that day, and you'll never forget to bring some to the gym or the pool.:)

No, I drink tons of water. I'm not a soda pop drinker or juice (concentrated/sugar water stuff) really. I drink one or two cups of coffee in the morning and then begin drinking water all day at work.

On my lunch, since it is so short, I drink alot water before I go, then I am in the pool maybe 25-30 minutes and then when I get out I go straight to the water fountain. And continue drinking water when I return to the office. If I swim on the weekends longer, I take water to the pool. I use to get free water (cup w/lid) at the gym as an employee, but I don't work there anymore, so I didn't think about it. Just an honest mistake. Hope you had a good weekend. :)

Let myself down today. And I let you guys down. I feel worse about that actually :o

... and then the wheels came off. I got invited to a BBQ so I moseyed on over expecting there to be chicken and stuff that I could eat and still hit my macros... there was but there was also burgers, cakes and stuff. I could have resisted but I didn't want to. Then my mate called and asked me if I wanted to go to the pub as a mutual friend was in town for the first time in a while and was only here for a few days. I didn't have to have a beer while I was there but I did - thankfully I didn't have more than one. So a minor wobble for me here - I will repeat something that stood me in good stead in February: I WILL NOT LOSE ANOTHER POINT THIS MONTH. There. -2 points 96 points

Are you talking about this????

You said the perfect words in there....you had a "MINOR WOBBLE" ...if you put it in perpective....it was "minor" compared to the 99% other hard work you've done and put in! ;)

Stay proud of yourself..you have much to be!

Ah, I had some ice-cream last night, and it wasn't even worth the point (I'll deduct later). These holidays are killing me, it's so much easier to stay on track when there's lots to do and think about. I've used all my points for cheat snacks and meals for this weeek, and I'll be going to my friends' new apartment some time this week for their 'opening' party. If many people come I know I won't have to eat or drink anything, but if it's just my boyfriend and me I'm sure she'll make pancakes with Nutella:drool: and then I'll have to have at least one not to offend her, and there goes another point...:mad: Any suggestions as to how to avoid this?

Everyone back from the battlefields it seems :lol:
Don't all be so blue. It was easter; it's meant for some enjoyment :)
I had 2 cheat days in a row. Sunday, easter, and monday, which is "second" easter day in NL :lol:
Oh well, deduct your points and start putting that pouting energy to some good use in the gym! :tu:

Buttersweet: you deducted a point for coffee?? :eek:

Guys sorry I haven't been posting. I have fallen off severely with the suicide of a friend.

Buttersweet: you deducted a point for coffee?? :eek:
:p yeah, i used to have too many cups a day, so i'm cutting that now to only one, and soon one every other day. it's bad for my stomach:blank:

Guys sorry I haven't been posting. I have fallen off severely with the suicide of a friend.

I'm so sorry to hear that, I hope this difficult time passes soon. We're here if you need support or a laugh.

Guys sorry I haven't been posting. I have fallen off severely with the suicide of a friend.

I'm sorry for your loss. :(

I've used all my points for cheat snacks and meals for this weeek, and I'll be going to my friends' new apartment some time this week for their 'opening' party. If many people come I know I won't have to eat or drink anything, but if it's just my boyfriend and me I'm sure she'll make pancakes with Nutella:drool: and then I'll have to have at least one not to offend her, and there goes another point...:mad: Any suggestions as to how to avoid this?


I did the same thing Buttersweet :D ......used all my cheat meals and snacks already this week and feel like I "derailed off the tracks" a bit from the weekend/holiday. :madpimp:

Regarding your friend making pancakes (is it a "housing warming party?) ....I understand about dealing with situations and friends and this challenge...I've been having to do it lately....
But I think you gave me some good advice a bit ago...that my friends should be supportive of me and my goals. ;) But since we know they are not all that easily persaded....maybe you could (if have to eat some) say you and your boyfriend are going to share a plate and you can just take a bite or two. That would only be half a point or less.......:neener:

Honestly, I think you'll be fine. Sometimes we don't end up in as bad of a predicament about the situation as we think we will.
And if you lose a point, well, they sound healthier than the ice cream at least. Sometimes willpower can be agonizing eh?!?!:doh:

You could let her know that although your diet has changed at the moment, you're still there to socialize and you brought your boyfriend to eat up her pancakes. :D

By the way, I drove by a place that has become a boxing club....made me think of you!:flex:

Guys sorry I haven't been posting. I have fallen off severely with the suicide of a friend.

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you.
Your mind and soul needs time to rest and heal.
If you need any support at all...please, don't hesitate.

:p yeah, i used to have too many cups a day, so i'm cutting that now to only one, and soon one every other day. it's bad for my stomach:blank:

Hmmm....I was trying to figure out what else I could have in the mornings instead of coffee myself. It makes your teeth yellow over time! :blank: Everyone says Green Tea....that stains your teeth too though! Grrr...

Hmmm....I was trying to figure out what else I could have in the mornings instead of coffee myself. It makes your teeth yellow over time! :blank: Everyone says Green Tea....that stains your teeth too though! Grrr...

Instead of coffee?
How about coffee? Yup, I think coffee would be great :)
Uffff, off to gym....:bb:

Well, honestly, this stuff is really easy for me. I'm in differential equations in college right now. a single one of those math problems can take 35-40 minutes !!! So taking 45 seconds to sum up my calories from each meal times 6 or 7 meals a day equals at most, five minutes or so, right?
I made a spreadsheet in excel, a basic one.



After taking some questionaire/test.....my macronutrients should be:
40 percent carbs, 30 percent proteins and 30 percent fat. I’m supposedly a “balanced oxidizer”. Whatever that means.

This part just intimidates me. Yikes. :eek:

I don't even know where to begin, it just seems too big for me. :doh:

Like if I make stir-fry -- I have to calulate like 10 different ingredients and hope it all balances to my % ?!?! :rolleyes:

It's right up there with me trying to Multi-Quote on this site! :o

I guess it just takes a lot of preparation to work out a food plan to fit.

You could let her know that although your diet has changed at the moment, you're still there to socialize and you brought your boyfriend to eat up her pancakes. :D

hey, what a great idea!:) and she already knows I'm on this special diet and all.. I'll let you know how it all went:)
as for the first part, yeah, I'm great at giving advice and not so great at doing it on my own:) but I guess she'll be suportive, because we had 'lunch' today, and I took her to a store where they sell only organic food, and we had some healthy snacks and dishes.:claphigh:



By the way, I drove by a place that has become a boxing club....made me think of you!:flex:
I wish you joined a boxing class, it so much fun!!!:lol:
http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/sportlich/a040.gif

as for the first part, yeah, I'm great at giving advice and not so great at doing it on my own:) http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/sportlich/a040.gif

We are all like that in ways:nod: ...that is what makes us be able to be strong for one another ....when your strong someone needs you, and when your weak you need them. It makes for building a relationship amoungst people ...who join to make it through something together with support. :tu:

I love the boxing guys above! That's you kicking my a$$ in boxing! :lol:

I love the boxing guys above! That's you kicking my a$$ in boxing! :lol:
haha, as much as that would be fun :neener: the one that drops down exhausted at the end is actually me after every session http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/muede/d010.gif

I'm so glad I took that up because the trainer keeps hightening the tempo and I'm always at 80-95 % of the session, I can never do it all (apart from last Friday), her ripped body is also something that motivates me:))

when it comes to support, I noticed that the April thread has more posts than those before, so.. am I talking to much? :D http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/frech/e055.gif
Seriously, this communication helps me a lot. Thanks guys:tu:

when it comes to support, I noticed that the April thread has more posts than those before, so.. am I talking to much? :D http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/frech/e055.gif
Seriously, this communication helps me a lot. Thanks guys:tu:

Me too! :D I noticed the same thing about the thread, I think it's great!

I was just thinking about how this has been the best Challenge yet for me due to the communication and support. :)

I think about things we talk about or say to one another when I'm away from the forum. And I know I have to come back on here everyday and be accountable to you all. Your like my friends 'on the other side of the fence' when I'm out there struggling with other people not involved in what I'm doing. I think of you all and your words to draw strength from.

And I read what you all struggle with and am amazed that no matter whether in the best shape of health or a veteran at fitness....you all struggle at times with things like me. I always just thought it was so simple and easy for everyone that did fitness as a priority. I thought since it was so hard for me at times, I just wasn't cut out to be able to do it as a lifestyle. I see that's not true.:nono:

I'm glad you talk alot! :lol:

And I read what you all struggle with and am amazed that no matter whether in the best shape of health or a veteran at fitness....you all struggle at times with things like me. I always just thought it was so simple and easy for everyone that did fitness as a priority.

I'm glad you talk alot! :lol:

It's a constant struggle, like, right now as I'm writing this post, I'm struggling with a big chunk of some pastry filled with walnuts:lol: :lol:(I'll deduct later).
But the most difficult thing for me is not exercising regularly and watching diet (I've been eating healthy since high school), it's facing the laughs I get when I say I've started weight lifting :blank:

It's a constant struggle, like, right now as I'm writing this post, I'm struggling with a big chunk of some pastry filled with walnuts:lol: :lol:(I'll deduct later).
But the most difficult thing for me is not exercising regularly and watching diet (I've been eating healthy since high school), it's facing the laughs I get when I say I've started weight lifting :blank:

PASTRY! That beats the dry sweet potatoe I'm munching on right now. :blank: :lol:

Laughs at you for weight lifting?! Wow, that's weird.

They won't be laughing when they are jealous of the sculptured muscles and tone form of your body from it..........that and when you knock them out with a punch! :flex: :lol: :lol:

That's just crazy they laugh. I don't understand that. :mad:

You keep going girl! :bb:

PASTRY! That beats the dry sweet potatoe I'm munching on right now. :blank: :lol:

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: just make sure you lose it all at the pool today (is it today?), add one more turn, and I'll try to give my 100% tomorrow at boxing.


Laughs at you for weight lifting?! Wow, that's weird.
Well, girls first look at me like I'm nuts or something, but then start to listen. Guys just laugh.


They won't be laughing when they are jealous of the sculptured muscles and tone form of your body from it..........that and when you knock them out with a punch! :flex: :lol: :lol:
Yeah, this time, next year we'll be millionaires, oops, hot chicks:lol:
Well, I hope to look better this summer already, but I'm in for the long run too. I guess you're stuck with me for at least a couple of more challanges:)



You keep going girl! :bb:

:flex: I wish my trainer had your talent in motivating others:) I wish I did too:)

:lol:
I guess you're stuck with me for at least a couple of more challanges:)

:flex: I wish my trainer had your talent in motivating others:) I wish I did too:)

*Thank you! *:o But you motivate me as well! :)

I'll be glad to be stuck with ya in the next challenges, hopfully a few others off here too! :tucool: I'd like it if more people jumped in and talked with us too, I'm not sure everyone knows we are on these back pages talking??? :eek: :lol:

I'd really love for John Stone to just pop in with a comment here and there, but from reading his news today, he's a bit overwhelmed and stressed with everything going on. He's growing bigger on the net and has his own goals going on.

I'm off to go swim....although I don't feel like it! :lol: .....I could do this instead....:sleep: .

I'm off to go swim....although I don't feel like it! :lol: .....I could do this instead....:sleep: .
just think about how you're gonna feel later, cya

:lol: If I don't drown from sucking in water being out of breathe! Have a good night, I think it's very late your time. Nite.:)

Back on track today. I'm going to be so good for the rest of the month that I'll be adding points back on by the end of April :evil:

Back on track today. I'm going to be so good for the rest of the month that I'll be adding points back on by the end of April :evil:

I'm glad to hear that, looking great with the new cut btw;)

:lol: If I don't drown from sucking in water being out of breathe! Have a good night, I think it's very late your time. Nite.:)
it's not even midnight! :) nah, no AM cardio tomorrow, so I can sleep til noon:neener:

Back on track today. I'm going to be so good for the rest of the month that I'll be adding points back on by the end of April :evil:

Watch out, he's back! :lol: :bow:
Good to hear your strength.:)

PS..I luv the new picture, it's neat!

new best 5k time of 26:50. i KNOW i can get it below 24:00 the next time i do it.

100 challenge has had really good gains for me so far!!

before 100 challenge:

max preacher curls 25lbs in each hand
max db press 55lbs in each hand
best 5k time 32:00

after one week of 100 challenge:

max preacher curls 35lbs in each hand
max db press 60 lbs in each hand
best 5k time 26:50


woot!!

<3

PASTRY! That beats the dry sweet potatoe I'm munching on right now. :blank: :lol:

That depends on what your goal is ;)

Back on track today. I'm going to be so good for the rest of the month that I'll be adding points back on by the end of April :evil:
N1 Gaz! I'm going hard at it, too, after Easter Fest 2007!


PS..I luv the new picture, it's neat!
I was starting to enjoy the rabbits from hell :(

new best 5k time of 26:50. i KNOW i can get it below 24:00 the next time i do it.

100 challenge has had really good gains for me so far!!

before 100 challenge:

max preacher curls 25lbs in each hand
max db press 55lbs in each hand
best 5k time 32:00

after one week of 100 challenge:

max preacher curls 35lbs in each hand
max db press 60 lbs in each hand
best 5k time 26:50


woot!!

<3

Good job, keep it up matt :tucool:

new best 5k time of 26:50. i KNOW i can get it below 24:00 the next time i do it.

100 challenge has had really good gains for me so far!!

before 100 challenge:

max preacher curls 25lbs in each hand
max db press 55lbs in each hand
best 5k time 32:00

after one week of 100 challenge:

max preacher curls 35lbs in each hand
max db press 60 lbs in each hand
best 5k time 26:50


woot!!

<3

That IS great, congratulations! :tu:

I was starting to enjoy the rabbits from hell :(



Good job, keep it up matt :tucool:

Rabbit's from Hell?!!....they did look like that....:lol:

Yes! Good Job MATT! :tu: :claphigh:

Thanks gang. I am actually really pleased with how the gains have been so far. I am very adamant about my training, and it has definitely paid off.

Lets see how i can do for the rest of the month,and see if i'll be 'beach spec' by May!!!!!

That depends on what your goal is ;)


To lose a gazillion pounds....;)

Thanks gang. I am actually really pleased with how the gains have been so far. I am very adamant about my training, and it has definitely paid off.

Lets see how i can do for the rest of the month,and see if i'll be 'beach spec' by May!!!!!

That's called some serious determination.


HA! I did it! I did multi-quotes finally! :D Took me long enough!:eek:

Thanks for your help 'Buttercream'....oops, I mean 'Buttersweet'...:lol: :D

Thanks for your help 'Buttercream'....oops, I mean 'Buttersweet'...:lol: :D

It's Buttersweat tonight.

Hereby I oficially declare that I'm back on track! I'm eating oats for dinner, and enjoying them. I had a great boxing session tonight (thought about all of you guys and how I promised Darvonia I'd give my 100%), and the trainer decided to make us do some killer exercises for abs, for which I'm thankful, although in pain at the moment:D Things are looking bright again! :jumping:

YOU GO GIRL! :spaz: <------a bit spastic of a smiley, but it works. :lol:

Let's all keep up the good work, this challenge rocks! :tucool:

To lose a gazillion pounds....;)

You made me jump then. :p

Rabbit's from Hell?!!....they did look like that....:lol:
Init!


HA! I did it! I did multi-quotes finally! :D Took me long enough!:eek:

Thanks for your help 'Buttercream'....oops, I mean 'Buttersweet'...:lol: :D

Go A, go A, go go go!
http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/jumping/jumping0044.gif

It's Buttersweat tonight.

Hereby I oficially declare that I'm back on track! I'm eating oats for dinner, and enjoying them. I had a great boxing session tonight (thought about all of you guys and how I promised Darvonia I'd give my 100%), and the trainer decided to make us do some killer exercises for abs, for which I'm thankful, although in pain at the moment:D Things are looking bright again! :jumping:

Welcome back Masloslatka :D
I don't like killer abs stuff :cry:

You made me jump then. :p

Just how high...did you jump?! :lol:

physically worn out. and my day at the gym showed. lametown, usa.

i still got busted sore. but could have done better.

tomorrow will be better.

Had a really strange experience at the gym tonight. Some dude I'd never seen before in my life took an instant dislike to me, and stared daggers at me the whole night. I'm really good with names and faces, I'm sure I've never seen that dude before. He certainly seemed to think he knew me! I don't know what he thought I did to him, but his eyes never left me the whole time I was there. It was really distracting. He was big and scary, could've stomped me like a bug. He was using the machine for my second-to-last ab exercise, so I doubled my set on the last machine, and got the hell out of there. The world is full of crazy people!

Just how high...did you jump?! :lol:

Chris Cross will make you http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/froehlich/c015.gif ... http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/froehlich/c015.gif ...

The world is full of crazy people!

It sure is! Mostly girls http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/froehlich/s025.gif

Had a really strange experience at the gym tonight. Some dude I'd never seen before in my life took an instant dislike to me, and stared daggers at me the whole night. I'm really good with names and faces, I'm sure I've never seen that dude before. He certainly seemed to think he knew me! I don't know what he thought I did to him, but his eyes never left me the whole time I was there. It was really distracting. He was big and scary, could've stomped me like a bug. He was using the machine for my second-to-last ab exercise, so I doubled my set on the last machine, and got the hell out of there. The world is full of crazy people!

I think he fancied you.

Chris Cross will make you http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/froehlich/c015.gif ... http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/froehlich/c015.gif ...

It sure is! Mostly girls http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/froehlich/s025.gif
Now, what is THAT supposed to mean?:neener:

Had a really strange experience at the gym tonight. Some dude I'd never seen before in my life took an instant dislike to me, and stared daggers at me the whole night. I'm really good with names and faces, I'm sure I've never seen that dude before. He certainly seemed to think he knew me! I don't know what he thought I did to him, but his eyes never left me the whole time I was there. It was really distracting. He was big and scary, could've stomped me like a bug. He was using the machine for my second-to-last ab exercise, so I doubled my set on the last machine, and got the hell out of there. The world is full of crazy people!

I think he fancied you.

LOL
Hey Hambo, it's good motivation to become 'big and scary' yourself, ha? Actually, I had a somewhat similar situation at the gym last week, I just looked back with an even meaner look and said: Is there something I might help you with? Had my boxing gloves on and all http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/frech/o015.gif
:lol::lol::lol:

Now, what is THAT supposed to mean?:neener:


haha sorry, was meant to be Kris Kross :doh: http://image.listen.com/img/356x237/5/8/6/6/506685_356x237.jpg

OMG i had the greatest breakfast ever!

one heaping half cup of old fashioned oats, 3 eggs, tons of water and a sugar free red bull!

BAM BITCH LETS ROLL

hahahaha

i'm gonna clean and deadlift till i collapse today.

this one's for eleonardo:

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/1245/slika56xm7.jpg

makes you jump? :neener:coming any time soon? :whistle:

this one's for eleonardo:

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/1245/slika56xm7.jpg

makes you jump? :neener:coming any time soon? :whistle:

Wow. One of my friends went travelling around Europe a few years ago and loved Croatia. I've wanted to visit there ever since :)

this one's for eleonardo:

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/1245/slika56xm7.jpg

makes you jump? :neener:coming any time soon? :whistle:

Uffffffff Jasna!
Now you've made me all sad! :cry:

Wow. One of my friends went travelling around Europe a few years ago and loved Croatia. I've wanted to visit there ever since :)

Indeed you should, you'll love it too, we are very hospitable:) and since the roads have been improved it's quite easy to get from one place to the other, except for islands, they're our gems, and the ferries are always crowded.
you can get from here:
http://www.chorvatsko.cz/galerie/plitvice/Plitvice%202.jpg (http://www.chorvatsko.cz/galerie/plitvice/Plitvice%202.jpg)
to here (EDITED):
http://www.kompasdmc.com/slike/887gleitschirm-urlaub-kroatien-lagune.jpg
within a few hours drive.

Uffffffff Jasna!
Now you've made me all sad! :cry:

awwww, I didn't mean to do that, sorry... But hey, there'll be more hot chicks on Bacvice by the time you come, now it's just old men:D

http://www.kompasdmc.com/slike/887gleitschirm-urlaub-kroatien-lagune.jpg
within a few hours drive.

awwww, I didn't mean to do that, sorry... But hey, there'll be more hot chicks on Bacvice by the time you come, now it's just old men:D


That second pic looks like Brac :)

I'm not sad about any chicks, I just want to go to Cro :cry:
BTW the chicks on Bacvice are really chicks, they're all like 15/16/17 :eek: Have you gone out there? Ufffff like being in gradeschool again.

That second pic looks like Brac :)

I'm not sad about any chicks, I just want to go to Cro :cry:
BTW the chicks on Bacvice are really chicks, they're all like 15/16/17 :eek: Have you gone out there? Ufffff like being in gradeschool again.

It IS Brac, excellent!:tu: :)

No, I don't go out there, I go to Tribu (rarely though) and O'Hara (ex Shakespeare) and Quasimodo, or just to any cafe on Riva. I don't even go for swimming there because it's too crowded and the water si too shallow, I go to Trstenik and Znjan, or here: http://img48.imageshack.us/my.php?image=slika3871pc.jpg

It IS Brac, excellent!:tu: :)

No, I don't go out there, I go to Tribu (rarely though) and O'Hara (ex Shakespeare) and Quasimodo, or just to any cafe on Riva. I don't even go for swimming there because it's too crowded and the water si too shallow, I go to Trstenik and Znjan, or here: http://img48.imageshack.us/my.php?image=slika3871pc.jpg

Last summer I went swimming most often at that beach on the other side of the mountain. I forgot the name. You go through a tunnel, under the mountain, then at the end of the road turn right. After about 500 meters you can descend to the beach.

Last summer I went swimming most often at that beach on the other side of the mountain. I forgot the name. You go through a tunnel, under the mountain, then at the end of the road turn right. After about 500 meters you can descend to the beach.

yes, that's Obojena probably, pebbles? a big cafe with billiards tables? but that's crowded too, I hate it, it's best in spring like in a week or two, or late August, just the locals:)

The world is full of crazy people!

I might be one of those crazy people, because I'm a girl according to Eleonardo! :lol: But I won't beat you up, watch out Buttersweet might....:lol:

Chris Cross will make you http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/froehlich/c015.gif ... http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/froehlich/c015.gif ...


(Song Lyrics):whistle: ....."Jump Jump
The Mac Dad will make you Jump Jump
The Daddy Mac will make you Jump Jump
Kris Kross will make you Jump Jump"

I'm going to have that song stuck in my head all morning now eleonardo! Thanks! :eek:


I think he fancied you.

See what working out does for you....makes you cute! ;)

http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/frech/o015.gif[/IMG]
:lol::lol::lol:

$$$ what's your price for being a body guard these days? $$$ :lol:

ps...luv the smiley slinging the guns...hot. :cool:

$$$ what's your price for being a body guard these days? $$$ :lol:


with or without the guns? :D

... argh, it was so hot today, and I've been dizzy since I came back from that beach (no, I didn't spend any time in the sun), and I don't feel up to weight lifting today, but it's just back and biceps, so I'll take my time while doing it, and drink a lot of water.

Btw, do any of you eat these:
http://www.glisten.plc.uk/images/library/halo_bars_hi.jpg ?

... argh, it was so hot today, and I've been dizzy since I came back from that beach (no, I didn't spend any time in the sun), and I don't feel up to weight lifting today, but it's just back and biceps, so I'll take my time while doing it, and drink a lot of water.

Btw, do any of you eat these:
http://www.glisten.plc.uk/images/library/halo_bars_hi.jpg ?

I don't generally eat those, they are a bit sweet usually. I'm eating steel cut oats right now with splendar.......ohh...the glory of oats....and a cup of coffee.

I think Matt had the good breakfast today.

It's still cool here in Alaska. Around 40's. Snow is almost melted away...everything is just muddy now.

Hop hop to those weights girl....:bb: Summer is around the corner to be looking good for! :p
(well, don't pass out or anything, take a cool shower before you go to cool off maybe)

(Song Lyrics):whistle: ....."Jump Jump
The Mac Dad will make you Jump Jump
The Daddy Mac will make you Jump Jump
Kris Kross will make you Jump Jump"

I'm going to have that song stuck in my head all morning now eleonardo! Thanks! :eek:

Thanks, now I have that song in my head again.



Btw, do any of you eat these:
http://www.glisten.plc.uk/images/library/halo_bars_hi.jpg ?
Don't eat those. They're filled with crap.\
And yes, it was obojena!!! :D:tucool:

Oh man, i am doing good today! But i'm flipping blasted now, totally sore. that good kind of, oh crap i'm sore, sore.

morning breakfast ruled. i should gain points for how spot on it was.

workout oh man.
stretch out.
deadlifts.
5@95lbs.
5@115lbs.
5@135lbs.
5@155lbs.
3@185lbs. ( a new max for me)
5@135lbs.

then i did C+J.
5@95 lbs with 2 jerks per clean.
5@95 lbs no rest in between constant attack.
2 minute rest.
5@95 lbs no rest in between constant attack.

then i attacked the rowing machine. first time really doing it. holy crap what a workout!!! 2000m rowing. 8:39.9 . will improve next time!! i got completely winded!

lunch post workout ruled. awesome taste + awesome health = victory. 1 cup of cooked whole wheat spaghetti, a thin lean 5oz steak sautéed in mushrooms and onions. 1/2 tbsp olive oil to be sautéed in, and a tall glass of V8. i ended up somewhere around 540 calories for lunch, but it's all post workout, so i'm good.

i really like this. the abs are popping hard this week. And i'm down to 147 lbs and stronger than ever. So ii'm pretty sure it's fat that i'm losing :-)

Sunday's measurements will be good. I hope. haha.

[quote=mattback;465230] and a tall glass of V8. i ended up somewhere around 540 calories for lunch, but it's all post workout, so i'm good.

i really like this. the abs are popping hard this week. And i'm down to 147 lbs and stronger than ever. So ii'm pretty sure it's fat that i'm losing :-)
quote]

Yah, I wouldn't mind my abs looking like your abs.:)

I kept reading you were drinking V8 juice, so I went and bought some of this "healthy" brand kind....oh my gosh, it's horrible! :( I like 'normal' V8, but this brand is, well...barf!

Good Job on your great workout today and high energy! :claplow:

GRRRR! A rum and coke sounds good right about now at work! :mad:

Dealing with the stress....mental tiredness. :o

I feel caged and want out of work and have a drink....:evil:

I know... :nono: .

sooo funny.

I used to hate tomatoes. now i LOVE them. i love raw tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato juice, anything with it!!! i love the low sodium v8 as a result. i'm a huge veggie freak.

sorry if you guys don't like it. :( you can't argue with the health numbers behind it though!!

Keep it up, guys. :tu:

I think he fancied you.

You know, I am one bad relationship away from going with a man... You right, maybe he's just shy. Next time I see him, I'm gonna say, "C'mere, Grumpyface! C'mere and give me a big hug!"

I've decided that I hate my protein powder. It's, verily, the most unpleasant part of my workout. It's like so many other things that are pretty gross to being with, and then they try and flavor it, and it just makes it worse. I was better off when the stuff tasted like sawdust. I can mix it strong to get it over with quick, but it's so thick and sweet and cloying (perhaps not that sweet, but the vanilla flavor makes it seem like it). I can mix it weaker, but it takes longer to get it down me, and makes me feel strangely full. I don't know what brand it is, I tore part of the label off getting it open. But once I'm done gagging this crap down, I'm getting my BCAA in capsules!

You know, I am one bad relationship away from going with a man... You right, maybe he's just shy. Next time I see him, I'm gonna say, "C'mere, Grumpyface! C'mere and give me a big hug!"

Does that mean you're bringing him to the Stomp Concert this Saturday as your date?! :eek: :lol:

I've decided that I hate my protein powder. It's, verily, the most unpleasant part of my workout.

We need to go shop for some other stuff probably...I'll let you try mine. I have a HUGE container of it...I think I can share! ;) I use to make them for customers at the gym I worked at...I'll see if I can help you.

Keep it up, guys. :tu:

Thanks Tensdanny! Sounds like your coping well since we last heard from you. I hope at least. :)
Good to hear from you on here! :cool:

sooo funny.

I used to hate tomatoes. now i LOVE them. i love raw tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato juice, anything with it!!! i love the low sodium v8 as a result. i'm a huge veggie freak.

sorry if you guys don't like it. :( you can't argue with the health numbers behind it though!!

have you tried beetroot's juice? I can only drink tomato juice if I add some pepper and origano, basically prepare it to taste like tomato for pizza, but beetroot... I can eat it cooked and all, but juice, that's just yuck!:blank:

I'm gonna say, "C'mere, Grumpyface! C'mere and give me a big hug!"

ROFL - Please bring a cam when you do that!

I've decided that I hate my protein powder. It's, verily, the most unpleasant part of my workout. It's like so many other things that are pretty gross to being with, and then they try and flavor it, and it just makes it worse. I was better off when the stuff tasted like sawdust. I can mix it strong to get it over with quick, but it's so thick and sweet and cloying (perhaps not that sweet, but the vanilla flavor makes it seem like it). I can mix it weaker, but it takes longer to get it down me, and makes me feel strangely full. I don't know what brand it is, I tore part of the label off getting it open. But once I'm done gagging this crap down, I'm getting my BCAA in capsules!


Sawdust :lol:
There's bad tasting protein powders out there, yes! There's also that taste muchhhh better. BCAA however always tastes like crap. Why are you taking BCAA's btw? Don't get them in capsule, it's very cost-inaffective!

I'm still having trouble with taking more than 1700 calores a day. I just can't eat that much, I end up at about 1400 max, and I just don't know where to add those extra cals.:blank:

I'm still having trouble with taking more than 1700 calores a day. I just can't eat that much, I end up at about 1400 max, and I just don't know where to add those extra cals.:blank:

I wish I had that problem.
Getting 300 more cals is not that hard, just have some spoons of olive oil during the day.

I'm still having trouble with taking more than 1700 calores a day. I just can't eat that much, I end up at about 1400 max, and I just don't know where to add those extra cals.:blank:


I wish I had that problem too! :moon:


300 Calories is approximately the amount in each of the following:

3 bananas
3 apples
Two 8 oz. Glasses of whole milk

how much is it in one gin-tonic?
my friend is getting married on Tuesday (which I knew about) but is throwing a party (like bachelor's but for girls? what's that called?), and I know I'll have to have at least one drink (I'm not much of an alcohol fan). I bet we're going out or something, but meeting at her place.
argh, and it was going to be a perfect diet/workout day:blank:

my friend is getting married on Tuesday (which I knew about) but is throwing a party (like bachelor's but for girls? what's that called?)

"Bachlorette party" I just attended one of these the Saturday before the challenge. Gin and tonic with lime is good. Probably much better choice than red bull and vodka! ;)

ok, wish me luck, i really hate losing any more points, but i also can't disappoint a friend... if we end up in a cocktail bar...:D
have a good day/night/weekend all of you:claphigh:

ROFL - Please bring a cam when you do that!




Sawdust :lol:
There's bad tasting protein powders out there, yes! There's also that taste muchhhh better. BCAA however always tastes like crap. Why are you taking BCAA's btw? Don't get them in capsule, it's very cost-inaffective!

...Convenience. I'm a pretty busy guy. In addition to a day-job, I take on outside work at night. I can only manage a few 'proper' high-protein meals a week. That might sound lame, but I really need the money.

19921

This was me last night after my day and the gym. :lol:

I WISH EVERYONE A GREAT WEEKEND! :p

P.S. We are all half-way through our challenge this month! :tucool:

(OK...Almost half-way through!) :p

P.S. We are all half-way through our challenge this month! :tucool:

We are? In the UK at least, we've only had 13 days of April so far. There are 30 days in April. 30 / 2 = 15, not 13.

:confused:

We are? In the UK at least, we've only had 13 days of April so far. There are 30 days in April. 30 / 2 = 15, not 13.

:confused:

:moon: Close enough! This weekend! :D

:moon: Close enough! This weekend! :D

You're 48 hours early! That's a whole one-fifteenth of the challenge too soon! :D :neener:

You're 48 hours early! That's a whole one-fifteenth of the challenge too soon! :D :neener:

:bow: I stand corrected. :neener:

SGX calls for fasted cardio for 45 minutes each morning. On Sunday, it's Easter Day and the gym is closed. What am I going to do to avoid losing a point? I can't walk outside fast enough to get my heartrate into the 65%-75% zone, and if I run my heartrate will go higher than that.

I don't have a bike or any cardio equipment at home.

I guess what I'm saying is... I'm going to miss a cardio session on Sunday. I know the rules say "miss a workout for any reason, deduct a point", but really what can I do about this?

Argh.

owned :D

owned :D

Hush child, we're not playing Counter Strike here.

Hush child, we're not playing Counter Strike here.

owned :D

Owned! :D

Hush child, we're not playing Counter Strike here.

I love CS :D

deathly busy right now :(

lost two points over the weekend.

1 for going out with a beautiful girl, had to cheat.

2 for just not having enough time in the day to get a workout in on saturday. i was up from 8am to 2am for work / stupid car show.

made up for it on sunday though. <3

still above 90 points. !! i picked up some new protein. this time i'm doing ON 100% Whey gold standard. After this wears out I think i'll try the Nitrean!

btw here's a pic of me from saturday, with my car and my friend pon who models, at a sport compact event called hot import nights.

http://a417.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/36/l_efb5d0c29d995e6a23e6f125018b58a8.jpg

Theres someone on the roof of your car, QUICK! Get her off! get her off! get her off!!Shes going to scratch the paint, or worse, dent the roof!
Yea im a bit anal about my car... I would slap anyone who sat on any part of it.

Sounds like you had a good time though and a girl is always a good reason to cheat ;)


Chris

April 13th&14th: -10 pts ...enought said! Went to Stomp Concert and long weekend with friends and too much fun. [84]

April 15th: New week, so... Used up a cheat meal/cheat snack and 1 drinking day. It will be another rough week!


:eek: what happened Darvonia? :blank:

Theres someone on the roof of your car, QUICK! Get her off! get her off! get her off!!Shes going to scratch the paint, or worse, dent the roof!
Sounds like you had a good time though and a girl is always a good reason to cheat ;)


Chris

:lol:

:eek: what happened Darvonia? :blank:

I KNEW YOU'D ASK ME! :rolleyes:

I so heavily endulged this weekend! :eek:

Breakdown:
Beer at dinner and drinks afterhours with friend....hint...he knows who he is!! :nod: (-1)
Breakfast (cornedbeef hash) (-1)
Drank wine Saturday for Stomp Concert (-1)
Missed Swimming on Friday and weight-lifting friday and Saturday (-3)
Missed posting (-2)

Wait, maybe that's only 8 pts! :eek:

I fell off the horse this weekend! :bang:

I was bad. :madpimp:

I need to repent the rest of the month!:o

The last two points are for beating up a fellow Challengee. I'm covered in bruises. Next time you do that, I'm putting Buttersweet onto you! We'll see how you well you fare mixing it up with someone who's able to defend themselves!

:lol:
I was bad. :madpimp:
:nod:
IMO, the worst thing is actually not going to the gym:spank:


I need to repent the rest of the month!:o

no you don't, just keep on going as planned. if you continue to stress about it, it's going to be even worse, 'deduct and move on', remember?:D

The last two points are for beating up a fellow Challengee. I'm covered in bruises. Next time you do that, I'm putting Buttersweet onto you! We'll see how you well you fare mixing it up with someone who's able to defend themselves!

hey kids :nono: I'll kick both your :moon::moon: http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/frech/o050.gif

dinner and drinks?!!! how about going to the gym together (I wish I had a partner for that), and then preparing a healthy meal and having a glass (just one) of wine? http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/boese/a025.gif

So, Hambo, how did the date with the scary guy go? :D:lol::lol:

hahaha.

i sleep on my car all the time.

i love my car, but it's just a car.

hahaha <3 i don't think an 85 lb girl could mess it up.

I so heavily endulged this weekend! :eek:

I fell off the horse this weekend! :bang:

I was bad. :madpimp:

I need to repent the rest of the month!:o

Check, check, check and check. :mad:
This has not been a good week-end!
I'm so dissapointed in myself. But, I'm gonna go even harder at it now :mad: :mad:

matt: that was a good reason to cheat. ;)

i love my car, but it's just a car.



thank god there are still a few normal guys left out there http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/liebe/d035.gif

April 16: Day to forget! Not even worth thinking about. Erase and move on.
[-6]: Bingefest 2007

oh, c'mon now, you cant' just leave us in the dark here, Darvonia came straight so can you. Bingefest? http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/konfus/n010.gif

I've kept my cheat day for this week for Friday. I'll be going to Zagreb on Thursday afternoon, since there's an event I have to attend, and there's gonna be a party at a restaurant (although I've asked them to preorder lots of grilled vegetables I don't think I'll be eating healthy), and a big marzipan cake (I'm really looking forward to this:D), AND there'll be no boxing :cry: so I'll have to get up really early and go for a run, or use my parents' elliptical, AND there will be lots of alcohol involved...:whistle:
it seemes that when you first lose that one point or two, it's easier to lose more.