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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).

Until the challenge begins, please refrain from making any posts in this thread except your Official Entry post. Once the challenge starts, you may post all you like.

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 September 1, 2009. You must have your starting post up by 7:00 AM (EDT) on September 1, 2009--NO EXCEPTIONS!
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.)

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

SEP 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]

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

SEP 4:

SEP 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.....

Previous Challenges
February 2009 Challenge (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showthread.php?p=691901#post691901)
March 2009 Challenge (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showthread.php?p=698274#post698274)
April 2009 Challenge (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showthread.php?p=708124#post708124)
May 2009 Challenge (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showthread.php?p=718345#post718345)
June 2009 Challenge (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showthread.php?p=727905#post727905) - Did not finish
July 2009 Challenge (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showthread.php?p=738541#post738541)
August 2009 Challenge (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showthread.php?p=746654#post746654) - Did not finish

GOALS FOR SEPTEMBER

OK, August was not a successful month for fitness. Although I didn't really gain any weight, I also didn't move any further towards my goals. I want to get down to 10% bodyfat, which means losing another good 15 lbs of fat.

I need to revert to my original weight-loss willpower, which was turning down all bad food, and focusing on making it happen. I've been busier lately, which has left me with less time to gym it up. When I'm there, I'm going to do 4 sets of 4 exercises for that body group and then leave. As long as I can consistently go, that will still produce results.

1. Work out 5x per week at the gym
5 minute cardio warm-up, then weights for each muscle group. Abs every other day. Occasional bonus weekend workouts.
Day 1 - Back
Day 2 - Biceps and Triceps
Day 3 - Legs
Day 4 - Chest
Day 5 - Shoulders

2. Bike 36 minutes every day
I basically have not been losing weight if I don't bike. I want to lose weight. Therefore, I must bike.

3. No junk food / No extra food
I'm going to scale down my portions slightly as I focus on cutting. I had my best success when I was being 100% strict with diet.

4. Stretch
I need to continue stretching at the gym to increase my range of motion and become more flexible.

5. Update this posting daily!

STARTING STATS
Bodyfat: 25.1%
Weight: 182.2 lbs
Arms: 14"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 34.25"
Hips: 39.25"
Forearms: 11"
Thighs: 24.5" L / 23.5" R
Calves: 16"

ENDING STATS
Bodyfat: 24%
Weight: 177.4 lbs
Arms: 13.75"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 34"
Hips: 38.5"
Forearms: 11"
Thighs: 23.75" L / 23" R
Calves: 16"

DAILY LOG
September 1: - Today was a great day for fitness. I ate no junk food, I exercised biceps and triceps at the gym, and I biked 36 minutes at home. I looked over my training log, and I only biked 3 times in August. Coincidentally, I lost no weight in August. I bought and cooked 20 lbs of chicken today, which will be good fuel for my September leandown.
-0 points [100 points]

September 2: - Another good day. Exercised shoulders, biked 36, and ate on target.
-0 points [100 points]

September 3: - I ate a slice of pizza and didn't bike today -2 for that. I also didn't make it to the gym, as I was working until 1:00 a.m., but I'm going to make it up tomorrow and on the weekend before I lose the point. Besides that one slice of pizza my eating was on target, so it's not like I totally blew it!
-2 points [98 points]

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September 14: - I fell off the wagon for the first half of the month. My weight is currently 183, and I maintained a pretty decent exercise regime, but my eating was terrible. I'm going to knock myself down to 70 points and re-start from there. If anything, these last two weeks of September will be a lead-in to October. As for today, I ate on target, exercised legs at the gym, and biked for 36 minutes. Assuming I don't go AWOL again, I'm going to repeat this procedure tomorrow.
-28 points [70 points]

September 15: - I exercised chest at the gym today, I ate on target, and I biked 36 minutes. Let's hear it for not losing an additional 28 points today!
-0 points [70 points]

September 16: - I exercised biceps and triceps at the gym today. Ate on target. Biked 36 mins.
-0 points [70 points]

September 17: - I exercised shoulders at the gym. I've been doing a 5 minute cardio warmup (running on the treadmill) and I'm also biking 36 mins every night. I notice my reduced cardio ability, so it feels good to be doing these things which will bring it back. Having a lot of cardiovascular endurance combined with flexibility is something that I've never had before, so I'm enjoying the change in the right direction. Eating on target today also.
-0 points [70 points]

September 18: - Exercised back at the gym, biked 36, ate on target. Almost every evening I'm tempted to snack, but I've now resisted those temptations for five days straight. I now realize that this second round of weight loss is literally like I'm starting from scratch - it's not going to be easy and it's going to require the same focused dedication. Weekends are usually where I make poor eating choices, but this upcoming weekend is going to be full of fitness and proper healthy food!
-0 points [70 points]

September 19: - I biked 36 minutes today, I didn't get to the gym, but I ate on target. No worries on the gym, I could use a break.
-0 points [70 points]

September 20: - I did a bunch of deadlifts a the gym today, and I did 15 minutes on the eliptitcal machine. I biked 36 minutes at home, and I ate on target. My weight was 179 today, I enjoy being in those sweet 170's!
-0 points [70 points]

September 21: - I exercised chest at the gym, and ran 15 minutes on the eliptical machine too. Biked 36 minutes at home, and ate on target. This marks a week of my so-called comeback, and it's been good. I feel a bit thinner, and I'm sure that will continue into another week of thin-tastical goodness. My pants feel slightly looser in the thighs, which is always good. Any sacrifice that allows my legs to reduce in size is worth it!
-0 points [70 points]

September 22: - Continued to rock it today. Ate on target. Hit the gym and did biceps and triceps. Biked for 36 minutes. The biking is intense! I usually sweat like a maniac for 20 minutes straight after I get off the bike. It feels good to sweat it out, I can visualize my gut getting smaller when that happens.
-0 points [70 points]

September 23: - Another successful day. Biked 36, ate on target, exercised legs. I've generally been hungry in the evenings, which isn't a great feeling. I need to take another look at my calories, or find a low-cal snack to eat before bed. Right now I've just been using "willpower" but I'm eating significantly less than I was which has kick-started my weight loss. I'm getting close to my lowest weight ever, though I'm going away this weekend and might have a bit of a diet deviation.
-0 points [70 points]

September 24: - Today was great! I had to rush at the gym, but I still got in a great back workout. I ate on target, and I just finished biking 36 minutes. I had the lowest motivation to bike today, but I pushed through it and got the 36 in! I saw comedian Louis CK live tonight, and his show was great - see him if he's coming to your town!
-0 points [70 points]

September 25: - I had a crazy day at work today, so I did not get to the gym. As I left right after work to get out of town, I didn't have the chance to bike either. To top it off, I ate some pizza! Not an outrageous amount, but it was pizza nonetheless. I'm out of town until Sunday night - I'll be back too late to hit the gym, but I'll definitely get back on the bike and keep the ball rolling. I'll try not to get too fat in my two day absence!
-3 points [67 points]

September 26: - I ate poorly today, and didn't exercise. -1 for the eating, but it's the weekend and I don't feel guilty from taking a day off from training!
-1 point [66 points]

September 27: - More bad eating, and I was so tired I didn't bike tonight. I'm back in town, and back on the fit train!
-2 points [64 points]

September 28: - Eating on target. Exercise on target (back at gym, bike at home) - no points lost today. I have what appears to be some "water weight" from my weekend of food enjoyment, but I expect that to go away relatively quickly. Surely I can't have gained back all the weight I lost in just two days.
-0 points [64 points]

September 29: - Ate on target. Biceps and triceps at the gym. 36 on the bike.
-0 points [64 points]

September 30: - Ate on target. Shoulders at gym. 36 on the bike. Despite my low score, I'm very happy I was able to turn this month around. I'm now headed into October with a great attitude - October, November and December (Q4) are going to be great months. I'm going to really step it up and cut down my extra body fat. After that, I'm going to bulk in January / Feb / Mar and then cut again as it gets warmer. I'm looking forward to it!
-0 points [64 points]

Count me in! Got to string together 2 or 3 good months!

GOAL:

Bulking 3-5 lbs to crest 160!!

STARTING STATS:

Biceps 12.5
Calves 13.5
Chest 38
Forearms 11
Hips 37.25
Thigh 22
Waist 34 (at naval)
Wt 156
Ht 5' 10"
B.F. b/t 16% - 18%

FINISHING STATS:

Biceps 12.5
Calves 13.75
Chest 38
Forearms 11
Hips 37.25
Thigh 22
Waist 34.5 (at naval)
Wt 157
Ht 5' 10"
B.F. b/t 16% - 18%

WORKOUT SCHEDULE:

Mon - Chest and Back & weekly weigh-in
Tues - Cardio
Wed - Arms and Shoulders
Thurs - Cardio
Fri - Legs
Sat/Sun - Off but will get one cardio session in

DIET:

5 meals per day with 1 cheat per week permitted.

Note: Mon., Sept 7th is a holiday and no workout scheduled.

Tuesday, September 1st - 45 min walk done and diet on track.
- 0 points (100 points)

Wednesday, September 2nd - Arms & Shoulders done - was a great, gut-bursting workout! Diet on track. Bought new runners today and looking forward to taking them out for a spin tomorrow morning. Yippee!
- 0 points (100 points)

Thursday, Septmenber 3rd - Nice run this morning with the new kicks. Going to set up a "reasonable" schedule for the next couple of months to ease the knees into running a couple of days a week. Nothing too crazy since bulking is the goal at present. Diet on track.
- 0 points (100 points)

Friday, September 4th - Legs workout done & diet on target.
- 0 points (100 points)

Saturday, September 5th - Missed my log entry and didn't eat enough.
- 2 points (98 points)

Sunday, September 6th - Went swimming and diet on target. Calves achey from Friday's leg workout so pushing the run until tomorrow.
- 0 points (98 points)

Monday, September 7th - Holiday and no workout scheduled. Went for a morning run anyway - beautiful. Diet on target. 'Weekly weigh myself day' and I hearby curse all digital scales and the seemingly random numbers they spit out!! According to mine, my weight can vary up to five pounds throughout the day or depending on where its sitting <sigh>. After about a dozen attempts I settled on the most common result.
Weight: 156.5
- 0 points (98 points)

Tuesday, September 8th - Diet on track. Didn't do a run though. I've seemed to plateau a bit weight-wise over the last few weeks. Despite this, I'm going forward for the month with the same workout plan and diet. We'll just see how it all ends up but still aiming to add a few pounds. Will review the weight levels and rep #'s tomorrow.
- 1 points (97 points)

Wednesday, September 9th - Arms & Shoulders workout done. Upped the weight levels on a number of exercises and was still able to push the same reps. Diet on track.
- 0 points (97 points)

Thursday, September 10th - Morning run done and diet on track.
- 0 points (97 points)

Friday, September 11th - Stayed home with sick munchkin. Diet on track but missed Legs workout.
- 1 point (96 points)

Saturday, September 12th - A no-workout day. Diet was on track.
- 0 points (96 points)

Sunday, September 13th - Went for a morning run even though I didn't feel like going. Once I got out there it was a beautiful morning and a great day to be outside. I'm sticking to a very gradual walk/jog program for the next 8 weeks. I've had problems with my left knee so easy-does-it!! No plans for any major running distances but would be nice to get up to a 5km distance at some point. Diet on track. I've been rambling about my weight plateau-ing for the last few weeks. Going to be very sure diet is on track and not just "close enough" for the rest of the month. Must get enough food!! Happy with how I'm feeling these days.
- 0 points (96 points)

Monday, September 14th - Up'd the weights and had a brutal Chest & Back session - punishment since I missed a couple of workouts last week :) Felt great but I'll pay for it tomorrow I'm sure. Diet on track.
Weight: 157
- 0 points (96 points)

Tuesday, September 15th - Went for a 1-hr walk and ate on target. And, yes, I'm feeling it from that Chest & Back session - ouch :) Not too bad for a day that I didn't feel like going to the gym. Sadly, at the moment, I feel like I'm on the edge of a cold or flu. Which blows. Trying to get lots of sleep etc and keeping my fingers crossed <sigh>.
- 0 points (96 points)

Wednesday, September 16th - Had a solid Shoulders & Arms workout with the effects of Monday's workout still lingering. Diet on track. Sadly, some manner of sickness is trying to settle in so I'm skipping Thursday's cardio session. *&#@! germs!! If I get my hand on you germs you're toast!! <running with fly swatter>.
- 0 points (96 points)

Thursday, September 17th - Sickness has taken hold. Crap. No cardio. Diet on track.
- 1 point (95 points)

Friday, September 18th - Still sick. No Legs workout and missed updating.
- 2 points (93 points)

Saturday, September 19th - No workout scheduled. Missed a meal.
- 1 point (92 points)

Sunday, September 20th - No cardio. Diet sub par. Status - still sick (but feeling marginally better). Going to the gym tomorrow though. I defy you cold virus!
- 2 points (90 points)

Monday, September 21st - Chest & Back done. Still recovering so it felt rough. Diet on track. Weight seems to be going up but ever so slowly.....
Weight: 157.5
- 0 points (90 points)

Tuesday, September 22nd - Went for 45 min walk. Diet on track.
- 0 points (90 pooints)

Wednesday, September 23rd - Great Arms & Shoulders workout! Diet on track but its been a struggle these days. Maybe the leftover cold but I just don't feel like eating this much or this often. I'm looking forward to a change in the workout schedule and bringing in some new exercises for next month's challenge! I'm interested in how a 4-day lifting schedule will feel (basically 2 different routines back to back with an off-day and then repeating) and if the body reacts differently. Though the weight isn't packing on as much as I was hoping, I'm feeling good this month. Curious how the measurements will come out at the end.
- 0 points (90 points)

Thursday, September 24th - Did the walk. Ate the food....barely. Thinking I'm not getting enough rest this week, training hard and recovering from a cold. Weekend's coming up so will try and catch up on some sleep.
- 0 points (90 points)

Friday, September 25th - Dragged myself to the gym and worked the Legs to death. Diet on track.
- 0 points (90 points)

Saturday, September 26th - Diet on track. A no-workout day. Oh man, are my legs ever killing me - lol.
- 0 points (90 points)

Sunday, September 27th - Diet on track and did some cardio.
- 0 points (90 points)

Monday, September, 28th - Chest & Back done and diet 'almost' on track - I'm assuming ice cream cake doesn't qualify :) .
Weight: 157 (yes, that's what the stupid scale says)
- 1 points (89 points)

Tuesday, September, 29th - Cardio done and diet on track. I'm not going to do tomorrow's Arms & Shoulders workout since the October routine has workouts on Thursday and Friday (and Thursday's duplicates alot of Arms and Shoulders work). I'll throw in some light cardio but generally call Wednesday a "rest" day. Its part of the plan so I'm not going to subtract any points tomorrow.
- 0 points (89 points)

Wednesday, September 30th (LAST DAY!!) - Diet on track. No workout scheduled. However, I'm not sure if significant progress was made this month. Weight went up marginally (1 pound) and the only measurements that changed noticably were my calves and waist (I'll confirm the weight tomorrow morning). The waist isn't really good news either. However, I stuck to the schedule very well throughout and I feel healthy and stronger. I'm going to try a new workout schedule next month and also increase calories a bit. So, onward to October!!

I'll give it a shot, just got my gym membership sorted so now I have a big reason to make it worth it.

Here's to starting as I mean to go on...

GOALS:

1) Begin my bulk
2) Get bigger
3) Adapt my program to fit around uni
4) Don't give up!

STARTING STATS:

Shoulders - 19.6"
Bicep - 9"
Chest - 33"
Waist - 28"
Hips - 33"
Thigh - 17"
Calf - 12"
Weight - 121 pounds
Height - f' in"
B.F. -

WORKOUT SCHEDULE:

Mon - Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
Tues - REST
Wed - Legs
Thurs - REST
Fri - Back, Biceps
Sat - REST
Sun - REST

Everyday -

DIET:

6 Meals a day, with 1 cheat meal a week

LOG:

Friday, August 28th - Gym have decided to rebook my induction without letting me know, looks like I'm going to loose points before this has even begun :(
Saturday, August 29th - Yet again let down with regards to my induction. Looks like I'll be starting this late as my induction is currently penciled in for the start of this challenge. I will start counting my points as soon as my gym let me actually use it fully.

Tuesday, September 1st - Due to illness I'm having to postpone this challenge until I am well enough to leave the house. I will start to count points properly when I am able to begin properly. -1 point for no workout [99 points]

Wednesday, September 2nd - Still ill, and also spending the next day with my friend who's having brain surgery. No workout, or good food :( -2 points [97]

Thursday, September 3rd - Done nothing productive due to illness, and a party. -2 points [95]

Friday, September 4th - Done nothing productive due to illness again. -1 point [94]

Saturday, September 5th - Been diagnosed with swine flu so I'm holding my points until I'm well again, otherwise I may end up with nothing. Will be doing the next challenge in full, but once I'm well again will start this one again. [94]

Sunday, September 13th - Recovering from swine flu. I'm able to move around properly again now, but still not allowed to go to the gym, do to contamination risk, and my energy levels are pretty low. Think I may just have to leave this challenge and start next month, hopefully I'll be cleared to go to the gym by then. [94]

just got set up with weights at home so probably need something to help me stick to it....

GOAL: Cutting


COMMENT: Want to lose 2lbs per week.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Shoulders / forearms / legs
Tuesday: Triceps / biceps
Wednesday: Back / chest
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:

Every other day: 3 mile run, 8 miles every 4th run


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


STARTING STATS
HEIGHT: 5'10
WEIGHT: 173.8lbs
BODY FAT: 24.7%
ARMS: 12"
CALVES: 14.75"
CHEST: 37"
FOREARMS: 11"
HIPS: 39"
THIGHS: 25"
WAIST: 36.5"

Lol my hips are wider than my waist! Surely that's not normal for a man? Not happy about my BF%, I've let things slip drinking too much booze and full fat coke since allowing myself to go more "normal" with my diet (food-wise I've not been too bad)- clearly need to crack down.


END STATS
WEIGHT: 170.2lbs
BODY FAT: 24.1%
ARMS: 12''
CALVES: 15''
CHEST: 37''
FOREARMS: 10.5''
HIPS: 39''
THIGHS: 24''
WAIST: 35''

Sep 01 - Lost my tape measure! Will buy one today and update before the end of the day. Workouts and food all done ok - 100 points. Biceps workout moved to friday this week as I will be unable to workout on thursday.

Sep 02 - Running indoors on the treadmill today, 3 miles. Unfortunately force fed wine with dinner so have to lose a point. 99 points.

Sep 03 - As stated workout for today moved to friday the 4th. just as well as i've already lost a couple of points today - alcohol and non regulation food (this is just a bad week honest! will get better from the weekend onward). 97 points.

Sep 04 - cheat meal today - fish and chips. Did a 3 mile outdoor run, knees not yet fully recovered from my last 8 miler so may switch to cycling for my run on the 6th. Workout done ok, but drank booze and forgot to update so -2 points. 95 points.

Sep 05 - didn't update (-1) and ate too much for dinner (-1). 93 points

Sep 06 - didn't update (-1) no run (-1), eating okay. 92 points. Weighed in at 173lbs and 24.4% BF.

Sep 07 - 3 mile run (unscheduled), knees are starting to be a problem so going to lay off the running until 11 sept (friday). All food good, weights done. 92 points (woohoo none lost for a change!)

Sep 08 - food all good, weights done plus biceps (also going to try and fit back and chest in tomorrow rather than spread them out over the rest of the week - if that works ok timewise then i'm going to stick to 3 days of weights rather than 5). 92 points

Sep 09 - food good, weights done (back and chest) - narrowly avoided losing one of my dangly appendages to the end of a spinlock bar whilst dropping a dumbbell on my lap (do i get a bonus point for that?). think i'm going to have to move all of my weights to weekend days as my workload during the week is interfering a bit - shall try it out the w'end. 92 points.

Sep 10 - no slip-ups today. REALLY looking forward to my cheat meal tho. 92 points

Sep 11 - food good, apart from one missed meal (-1) - too busy. 91 points

Sep 12 - food good, cycling moved to tomorrow and weekend weights postponed for a couple of weeks until then will carry on with weekday weight. 91 points.

Sep 13 - weigh in - 171.8lb, 24.3% BF. Did a 3 mile run and my knees are feeling better now, next run on the 15th - will see how that goes - would really like to get my 8 mile course done next weekend. Food all ok. 91 points.

Sep 14 - ran, did weights and ate as scheduled. started doing legs on mondays now too as i don't think the 8 mile run thing is ever going to happen! will stick to running 3 miles every second day tho. 91 points.

Sep 15 - weights and food good. 91 points.

Sep 16 - didn't update, plus no run and drank wine -3 points. did do weights tho. 88 points.

Sep 17 - food all good. please go for a run tomorrow....don't want to get to the 70's. 88 points.

Sep 18 - bad food today and failed to go for a run. at least i've updated. -2. 86 points.

Sep 19 - no update, -1. 85 points.

Sep 20 - argh....never go shopping when you're hungry, you will end up in kfc. -1. Weigh in - 171.4lbs and 24.2% BF. 84 points.

Sep 21 - food good, weights done, running done. 84 points.

Sep 22 - forgot to update, all good otherwise. -1. 83 points.

Sep 23 - weights and food good. no running tho. -1. 82 points

Sep 29 - omg is it that long since i last updated?! -5 points. 77 points. (ok today)

Sep 30 - all good today...ready to start again in october! so lost a few lbs but nothing that can't be easily beaten in next months. 77 points.

GOAL: Stop being a fatty: lose 1-2% body fat.

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


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 181 lbs
BODY FAT: 22%
BICEPS: left 34.5cm, right 36.5cm (flexed)
CALVES: left 38.5cm, right 39cm (standing)
CHEST: 94cm
FOREARMS: left 28cm, right 30cm
HIPS: 100cm
THIGHS: left 59cm, right 60.5cm (standing)
WAIST: 96cm


END STATS
WEIGHT: 175.5 lbs
BODY FAT: 21.5%
BICEPS: left 34cm, right 35cm (flexed)
CALVES: left 37cm, right 37.5cm (standing)
CHEST: 94cm
FOREARMS: left 26.5cm, right 29cm
HIPS: 98cm
THIGHS: left 56.5cm, right 59.5cm (standing)
WAIST: 94cm


DAILY LOG

SEP 01: -0 points [100 points] (181.0lbs, bf 22.0%): 6 Meals - Shoulders & Biceps
SEP 02: -0 points [100 points] (181.0lbs, bf 22.5%): 6 Meals - Legs
SEP 03: -0 points [100 points] (179.0lbs, bf 23.0%): 6 Meals - Elliptical, Abs
SEP 04: -0 points [100 points] (179.0lbs, bf 23.0%): 6 Meals - Triceps, Forearms
SEP 05: -0 points [100 points] (178.5lbs, bf 24.0%): 6 Meals - Elliptical
SEP 06: -0 points [100 points] (177.5lbs, bf 23.5%): 6 Meals - Soccer
SEP 07: -0 points [100 points] (177.5lbs, bf 23.0%): 6 Meals - Elliptical, Biceps, Forearms
SEP 08: -0 points [100 points] (180.5lbs, bf 22.5%): 6 Meals - Elliptical, Legs
SEP 09: -0 points [100 points] (179.0lbs, bf 22.5%): 6 Meals - Elliptical, Abs
SEP 10: -0 points [100 points] (177.5lbs, bf 23.0%): 7 Meals - Elliptical, Triceps
SEP 11: -0 points [100 points] (177.0lbs, bf 22.0%): 6 Meals - Core
SEP 12: -0 points [100 points] (178.0lbs, bf 21.5%): 6 Meals - Elliptical
SEP 13: -0 points [100 points] (179.5lbs, bf 22.5%): 6 Meals - Soccer
SEP 14: -0 points [100 points] (177.0lbs, bf 23.0%): 6 Meals - Elliptical, Triceps
SEP 15: -0 points [100 points] (178.5lbs, bf 22.0%): 6 Meals - Elliptical, Legs
SEP 16: -0 points [100 points] (178.5lbs, bf 22.0%): 7 Meals - Core
SEP 17: -0 points [100 points] (177.5lbs, bf 21.5%): 6 Meals - Elliptical
SEP 18: -0 points [100 points] (177.5lbs, bf 21.5%): 6 Meals - Elliptical, Biceps
SEP 19: -0 points [100 points] (177.5lbs, bf 21.5%): 6 Meals - Elliptical
SEP 20: -0 points [100 points] (176.0lbs, bf 22.5%): 6 Meals - Soccer
SEP 21: -0 points [100 points] (176.0lbs, bf 23.0%): 6 Meals - Elliptical, Shoulders
SEP 22: -0 points [100 points] (176.0lbs, bf 21.5%): 6 Meals - Soccer
SEP 23: -0 points [100 points] (176.0lbs, bf 22.0%): 6 Meals - Elliptical, Abs
SEP 24: -0 points [100 points] (176.0lbs, bf 21.5%): 6 Meals - Elliptical, Legs
SEP 25: -0 points [100 points] (176.0lbs, bf 21.5%): 6 Meals - Elliptical
SEP 26: -0 points [100 points] (177.0lbs, bf 22.0%): 6 Meals - Elliptical, Chest & Back
SEP 27: -0 points [100 points] (177.0lbs, bf 22.5%): 6 Meals - Soccer
SEP 28: -0 points [100 points] (175.0lbs, bf 22.5%): 6 Meals - Triceps
SEP 29: -0 points [100 points] (175.5lbs, bf 21.0%): 6 Meals - Soccer
SEP 30: -0 points [100 points] (175.5lbs, bf 21.5%): 6 Meals - Elliptical, Biceps

GOAL: Cutting

COMMENT: I want to lose between 10 and 15 lbs.. (overall, of course. Doubtful that this is achievable in a month)

WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Cycling, 1 hour, 17-19 mph pace
Tuesday: Cardio, 45 minutes (running/swimming)
Wednesday: Cycling, 1 hour, 17-19 mph pace
Thursday: Cardio, 45 minutes (running/swimming)
Friday: Cycling, 1 hour, 17-19 mph pace
Saturday: Cycling, longer ride, 34 - 50 miles
Sunday: Off


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


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 188 lbs
BODY FAT:
ARMS:
CALVES:
CHEST:
FOREARMS:
HIPS:
THIGHS:
WAIST:


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


DAILY LOG

SEP 1: 1 hour 10 minutes of cycling at a 17-19 mph pace, all meals eaten as scheduled -0 points [100 points]
Sep 2: Rain killed my planned cardio workout, and I was unable to do anything else (-1), all meals eaten as scheduled, used 1 cheat meal Total -1 point [99 points]
Sep 3: 1 hour 10 minutes of cycling at a 17-19 mph pace, all meals eaten as scheduled -0 points [99 points]

GOAL: Cutting


COMMENT: Just want to get my fitness level back up. I feel like I've slacked off a bit over the summer. This month is not about doing a certain thing on a certain day of the week, because I accept that my life is not routine enough for that to happen. On the nutrition side, I've been eating a lot more sugar lately then I would like, so this month I'll cutting it out.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Run
Tuesday: Floor Hockey game
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: Strength
Friday: Strength
Saturday Run
Sunday: Run & Yoga


MEAL SCHEDULE
2 Cheat meals a week. Al meals will be healthy.

**Note: I have an out of town wedding Sept 12th and another out weekend away for a party September 26th. I will not be posting these weekends or counting points!

Start Weight: 115 pounds

SEPT 1: Today was an interesting day to start the challenge. I had a work lunch (have them about once a week) played floor hockey right after work and went for drinks with my team afterwards. It was great though, lunch was salad and sandwich and I waited until I got home from the pub to eat dinner. -0(100)

SEPT 2: Another interesting day I ended up out on a patio agian again. I limited my drinks and ordered a healthy meal. I - 0(100)

SEPT 3: Tonight had an Ultimate Frisbee game, it's the last one of the year so going forward I'll be doing something different on Thursdays. We went out (yes again) to celebrate, which was planned and again I was very happy with my choices. It really goes to show how much small changes can make a difference, Its only been 3 days and not particularily good ones and my body already feels and looks better. -0(100)

Sept 4: Today was a very stressful work day, but I didn't leat food become my stress reliever. I did some fairly light strength training after work (full body) and actually got a good night sleep for a Friday night. - 0(100)

Sept 5: Today I substituted golf as my workout. I played 9 holes and carried my bag. Afterwards was my cheat meal and it was worth it. Followed by a few drinks on a patio. -0(100)

SEPT 6: I started my day off with an early run, followed by a full body strength session. In the afternoon I did 30 minutes of yoga and in between a ton of walking. Meals were good, -0(100)

SEPT 7: I decided to take today off because of the hoiliday and I really just needed some time alone relaxing. -1(100)

SEPT 8: Today was good workout wise, but my poor planning caused me to dip into the candy dish at work. I had a floor hockey game right after work and I didn't bring a snack. The game was great cardio though and I did some intense yoga when I got home. - 1(99)

SEPT 9: I had a really good total body strength session today plus some cardo and pilates. Meals were good. -0(99)

SEPT 10: Ultimate Frisbee is over now so I've got to get the fitness in on my own. I did some cardio and yoga in the morning. I had a work lunch today, lasagna so I kept my dinner pretty light. -0(99)

SEPT 11: This mornings workout was quick but effective, did a strength plyometriccs combo which I always love to do. Off for the weekend tonight after work so will not be positng again until Sunday morning. I know I have golf on the agenda for tomorrow morning though. -0(99)

SEPT 13: Back from the weekend. As I said previously I was not counting any points this weekend as I was at an out of town wedding. I didn't eat particularily healthy, but I don't feel like I did too bad and will just need today to get back at it. There were no workouts in this trip but I didn play a round of glof and get some swimming and dancing in! - 0(99)

SEPT 14: I was exhausted due to my lack of sleep in the weekend and decided to take the night of from everything. Meals were good today but no workout. -1(98)

SEPT 15: Today was not good. I didn't work out and made some bad meal choices. Feeling a little tired and unenergetic this week-2 (96)

SEPT 16: Today was an ordinary day, good meals and I knew there wouldn't be time for an official workout so I planned a lot of extra walking into my schedule. - 0(96)

SEPT 17: Not a good week on the workout front. I had a meeting after work which left me completely drained (a sign that I haven't been working out enough) Pretty much home, dinner and too bed. - 1(95)

SEPT 18: The first half of the month has been pretty sad with regards to my workouts, its time to take thing a little more seriously. Ran this morning 4km. and had a planned cheat meal which really wasn't too bad for me. -0(95)

SEPT 19: I've signed up for a 10km in October so I've got to get on a training schedule. Ran 7km in the AM. It was tougher then it should have been. -0(95)

SEPT 20: Another 7Km in the morning. I ate out today but was careful and did not overindulge. - 0(95)

SEPT 21: Good full body strength workout today. Meals were great. -0(95)

SEPT 22: Played floor hockey this evening and it was tough cardio. I was so tired afterwards, but in a good way. I had a heavy lunch (pizza party at work) but I compensated with a light dinner so I didn't go overboard on food. - 0(95)

SEPT 23: Missed my run in the morning, but fortunately I didn't have anything afterwork so I went around 7:15. Followed by 20 minutes of Yoga. I had a cheat snack today. - 0(95)

SEPT 24: Ran in the morning and had my cheat meal this evening. Went to a BBQ. - 0(95)

SEPT 25: Woke up for a run this morning but then realized today is a rest day. I decided to do some full body strength as I missed that earlier in the week, and a few minutes of yoga. (95)

I'll be away as originally noted this weekend and will not be posting. Back Sept 28

SEPT 28: I was exhausted today as I didn't get much sleep on my weekend away and didn't get home unitl 1am on Sunday night. I immediately set my alarm clock an hour later to miss my workout and had a class after work so I couldn't fit anything in then either. I was probaably too tired anyway. - 1(95)

Goal: Cutting

Comment: Tying to hit 10% BF by Nov

Lifting:
Jim Wendler's 5/3/1, some assistance work

Sun: Off
Mon: Deadlift Day(+Trap/calf work)
Tues: Bench Day
Wed: Clean/Snatch form practice
Thurs: Squat Day(+Rear Delt/Ab/Forearm work)
Fri: Overhead press day(+Trap/calf work)
Sat: Off

Cardio:
Sun: HIIT
Mon: LISS(45 min)
Tues: Off or LISS
Wed: HIIT
Thurs: LISS(45 min)
Fri: Sled Drag(25 min)
Sat: Ferruggia Complex Chain

(Complex Chain) empty bar, 6 sets, no rest in between moves
Deadlift
Hang Clean
Front Squat
Hang Snatch
Overhead Squat
Front Press
Bentover Row
Romanian Deadlift


Meal Schedule
Six meals per day, no cheat meals


Starting stats
WEIGHT: pounds
BODY FAT:



End stats
WEIGHT:
BODY FAT:



Daily Log

SEP 1:
-0 points [100 points]

GOAL: Cutting


COMMENT: I want to lose 10-15 pounds this month.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: 10 min Warm-up. 30 min. Weights (trainer recommendation). 30 min. Cardio
Tuesday: 45 min. Cardio
Wednesday: 10 min Warm-up. 30 min. Weights (trainer recommendation). 30 min. Cardio
Thursday: 45 min. Cardio
Friday: 10 min Warm-up. 30 min. Weights (trainer recommendation). 30 min. Cardio
Saturday: 45 min. Cardio
Sunday: 45 min. Cardio


MEAL SCHEDULE
Five meals per day, one cheat meal allowed (but not required) per week.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 189 pounds
BODY FAT: 22%
R. ARM: 12.5"/15"
L. ARM: 13.25"/14.5"
CALVES: 16"
CHEST: 42"
HIPS: 43"
R. THIGH: 22"
L. THIGH: 23"
WAIST: 41.5"


END STATS
WEIGHT: 181 pounds
BODY FAT: 19%
R. ARM: 13.5"/14.25"
L. ARM: 12.5"/14"
CALVES: 15"
CHEST: 41"
HIPS: 42"
R. THIGH: 19"
L. THIGH: 22.5"
WAIST: 39.5"


SEPTEMBER DAILY LOG

1 - Tuesday: I did my cardio and ate all meals as scheduled. [100 points]
2 - Wednesday: I did my weights, cardio, and ate all meals as scheduled. [100 points]
3 - Thursday: I did my cardio and ate all meals as scheduled. [100 points]
4 - Friday: I did my weights, cardio, and ate all meals as scheduled. [100 points]
5 - Saturday: I did my cardio and ate all meals as scheduled. [100 points]
6 - Sunday: I did my cardio and ate all meals as scheduled. [100 points]
7 - Monday: I did my weights, cardio, and ate all meals as scheduled. 5th meal was a cheat meal for the week. [100 points]
8 - Tuesday: I did my cardio and ate all meals as scheduled. [100 points]
9 - Wednesday: I did my weights, cardio, and ate all meals as scheduled. [100 points]
10 - Thursday: I did my cardio and ate all meals as scheduled. [100 points]
11 - Friday: I did my weights, cardio, and ate all meals as scheduled. [100 points]
12 - Saturday: I did my cardio and ate all meals as scheduled. [100 points]
13 - Sunday: I did my cardio and ate all meals as scheduled. [100 points]
14 - Monday: I did my weights, cardio, and ate all meals as scheduled. [100 points]
15 - Tuesday: I did my cardio and ate all meals as scheduled. [100 points]

Midway stats: 183.8 lbs, 20% bf

16 - Wednesday: I did my weights, cardio, and ate all meals as scheduled. [100 points]
17 - Thursday: I did my cardio and ate all meals as scheduled. [100 points]
18 - Friday: I did my weights, cardio, and ate all meals as scheduled. [100 points]
19 - Saturday: I did my cardio and ate all meals as scheduled. Cheat meal used. [100 points]
20 - Sunday: I did my cardio and ate all meals as scheduled. [100 points]
21 - Monday: I did my weights, cardio, and ate all meals as scheduled. [100 points]
22 - Tuesday: I did my cardio and ate all meals as scheduled. [100 points]
23 - Wednesday: I did my weights, cardio, and ate all meals as scheduled. [100 points]
24 - Thursday: I did my cardio and ate all meals as scheduled. [100 points]
25 - Friday: I did my weights, cardio, and ate all meals as scheduled. [100 points]
26 - Saturday: I did my cardio and ate all meals as scheduled. Missed post. -1 [99 points]
27 - Sunday: I did my cardio and ate all meals as scheduled. Cheat meal used. [99 points]
28 - Monday: I did my weights, cardio, and ate all meals as scheduled. [99 points]
29 - Tuesday: I did my cardio and ate all meals as scheduled. [99 points]
30 - Wednesday: I did my weights, cardio, and ate all meals as scheduled. [99 points]

GOAL: Bulking


COMMENT: First time I've ever tried anything like this. About 75% of my meals are healthy and I hit the gym 2-3 times per week and want to improve on both. I want to bulk up 3-5 lbs


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Mon - Chest/Triceps
Tues - Legs/calves & weekly weigh-in
Wed - Cardio/abs (Basketball/racquetball/swim)
Thurs - Back/Biceps/forearms
Fri - Cardio/abs
Sat - Shoulders/traps
Sun - OFF


MEAL SCHEDULE
4-5 meals per day, one cheat meal per week.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 160 pounds
BODY FAT: ?
ARMS: 10.75"
CALVES: 13"
CHEST: 36.5"
FOREARMS: 10.5"
HIPS: 35.75"
THIGHS: 17.5"
WAIST: 34"


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

DAILY LOG

SEP 1: -0 points [100 points]

Another entry.:D

GOAL: Cut

COMMENT: I'd like to reduce by body fat 3% from 19% to 16% by the end of the month.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE:
MON: Cardio, Pushup workout (am,fasted), meditate.
TUE: Weights, Swim, meditate.
WED: Cardio, Pushup workout (am,fasted), meditate.
THU: Weights, Swim, meditate.
FRI: Cardio, Pushup workout (am,fasted), meditate.
SAT: Weights, Cardio, meditate.
SUN: Meditate (45 minutes).

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

SEPTEMBER DAILY UPDATES
1. TUE: Lifted, Swam, Ate, no meditation (-1). [99]
2. WED: Ran & pushed-up (am, fasted), ate, meditated. [99]
3. THU: Lifted, swam, meditated, ate meals. [99]
4. FRI: Swam, pushed-up, no am/fasted (-1), ate, meditated. [98]
5. SAT: Lifted, Swam, meditated, planned cheat. [98]
6. SUN: Meditated, ate meals. [98]
7. MON: Cardio, no pushups (-1), no meditation (-1), ate meals. [96]
8. TUE: Lifted, swam, meditated, ate meals. [96]
9. WED: Ran, pushed-up, no am/fasted (-1), ate, meditated. [95]
10. THU: missed post (-1), lifted, swam, no meditation (-1), ate meals. [93]
11. FRI: planned cheat, missed cardio (-1), missed pushups (-1), no meditation (-1). [90]
12. SAT: Lifted, no cardio (-1), no meditation (-1), cheat meal (-1). [87]
13. SUN: Meditated, but not long enough (-1), ate meals. [86]
14. MON: Cardio (am+fasted), no pushups (-1), meditated, ate melas. [85]
15. TUE: Lifted, no swim (-1), meditated, ate meals. [84]
16. WED: Swam, cycled, pushups, meditated, planned cheat, ate meals, no am+fasted (-1). [83]
17. THU: Lifted, swam, meditated, ate meals. [83]
18. FRI: meditated, ate meals, no cardio (-1), no pushups (-1). [81]
19. SAT: Lifted, meditated, no cardio (-1), ate meals. [80]
20. SUN: meditated, ate meals. [80]
21. MON: Spin, pushups, meditated, ate meals. [80]
22. TUE: Lift, swam, meditated, ate meals. [80]
23. WED: Morning run with pushups, meditated, ate meals. [80]
24. THU: Lifted, swam, meditated, ate meals. [80]
25. FRI: Cycled, meditated, ate meals, no pushups (-1), no am/fasted (-1). [78]
26. SAT: Lifted, swam, meditated, ate meals. [78]
27. SUN: Meditated, lifted, ate meals. [78]
28. MON: Ran, meditated, no pushups (-1), no am/fasted (-1), ate meals. [76]
29. TUE: Meditated, ate meals, no weights (-1), no swim (-1). [74]
30. WED: no cardio (-1), no pushups (-1), lifted, meditated, ate meals. [72]

FINAL SCORE: 72

STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 185 pounds
BODY FAT: 19.0%

ENDING STATS
WEIGHT: 187 pounds (2 lbs gain)
BODY FAT: 20.0% (1% gain)

RETROSPECTIVE
I felt like a packed on some muscle and size. Was taking creatine during the month. Reading over last months retrospective, I still lack the ability of getting to bed early to get up early to knock out those workouts. I would eventually get to my work outs (at lunch or after work) but it is not as optimal as doing it in the mornings. Still bleeding points here and there. Let's see if this patten continues into October.

GOAL: Cutting. Feel like less of a heifer. This'll take a few months... Just easing in this month.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Yoga/callanetics (assorted flexibility work)
Tuesday: Chest, 20 min. cardio
Wednesday: Back, grip 20 min. cardio
Thursday: Yoga/callanetics (assorted flexibility work)
Friday: Delts, calves, grip, 20 min. cardio
Saturday: Legs, 20 min. cardio
Sunday: Run outside 20 min. (weather permitting)

MEAL SCHEDULE
~5 meals and ~1500/day (l1400 after 9/20)

STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 144.5 pounds
BODY FAT: 20%

Sept. 1: I feel like I'm eating too much food. Like trying to get all the calories in. The amount of food you have to eat goes way up when it's clean and not...crapola. Bleh, I'm FULL. Gotta remember to take my vitamins. Great workout. Felt like a real wuss. But felt great after. [100]

Sept 2: Good back day; my shoulder is still feeling a little tweaky. :( I think my grip is improving. I did some intervals today...probably 'cause I talked to some hot guy and felt particularly motivated. Yeah, I'm pretty sad. BUT, was nice and warmed up to stretch afterward and am regaining my flexibility at a break-neck speed. Yay. Food still outrageously filling. Managed to take some vitamins. [100]

Sept 3: This morning I was 140.5. So I guess the water weight is gone. Still very full. I kept thinking that since I've been eating ad libitum my appetite would be huge but this continues to be super-bizarre. Just goes to show how if you control your blood sugar, insulin, and body hormones things work better. I used to eat cake and then immediately get ravenous even though my stomach was full. Physiological appetite vs. real hunger. Plus I believe I'm prone to being insulin-resistant. This way it's very nice, like there's an end to hunger. An end. Workout done. Eating clean. [100]

Sept 4: Great delt workout. Felt kinda tired going in but once I got going...I felt ON. Too bad there were mirrors there ruining my badassedness. :p Puffy hamster, hmph. Well, I feel better each day, knowing I'm a tiny bit less lardy with each workout. Leg day tomorrow, aaiiieeeeeeeeeee. Now for some fooooood. All meals good. [100]

Sept 5: I went into the break room at work and there were chocolates out. I was all, "Holy crap--free chocolate!" But then I thought about how if I ate it I'd be losing a point. So now I'm very COGNIZANT of these things, where before I'd maybe not think about it and eat it and then send my blood sugar into a horrible spiral. So...the 100 Challenge is being useful. So food was ON, yay! Now I'm gonna go work out, lest I lose another point! [100]

Sept 6: Day off. Not much going on. But all's well. Tomorrow's my holiday to work--hugely screwing up my weekend. But I get Tuesday off...and holiday pay. Nice. [100]

Sept 7: Yawn [100]

Sept 8: Missed workout -1, junk food -1. [98]

Sept 9: 09/09/09! Leftover junk food -1 (YOU KNOW YOU'RE GOING TO EAT IT IF IT'S IN THE HOUSE), missed workout -1. Not checking in -1 (I thought of it RIGHT when I was going to bed and thought, Screw it.). [95]

Sept 10: I had milk today, which is somewhat frowned upon (drinking my calories not so good) but not verboten. I always crave milk when I've had junk food--make up for calcium leached out of my bones by sugary crap? Who knows. But I did work out and all that jazz today. Need to cut down on TV; I'm a TV snacker. :( [95]

Sept 11: Today went great. Went easy on the treadmill 'cause my tibias are a bit wonky. Listening to Psycho Cybernetics on audiobook at work. Cool beans. [95]

Sept 12: Eating was not ideal (lived on protein bars today) but could've been worse. Quick leg workout and cardio and then to bed! [95]

Sept 13: 139.5 today. That's a pound down, which isn't great but YEAH IT'S GREAT considering the junk I had. So...yay? Let's not try to repeat that. I worked out REALLY HARD today; it was great. Had to work out with two idiots in the gym: one guy whose tiny range of motion and super-crappy form made me cringe just seeing him, and the other was one of those grunters. I don't have a problem with people grunting when they're lifting really heavy weights, but this dude was doing bicep curls with 10-pound weights. And he was pretty big. But he was grunting away with each rep like he was hardcore or something. Yeah, I've seen those little girls who just want to "tone" (yeah, you've seen 'em squatting with 10-pound dumbbells) curling that weight with no problem. What a douche.

Sept 14: A lovely day off. [95]

Sept 15: I had insomnia and couldn't get to sleep, and then I had to work the early shift. So I was hopped up on one of those energy shot things, which was fun for a while but then I crashed and I'm just feeling really fat and my place is a mess and I feel like a hermit and I'm really freakin' sore and I don't want to do anything but I managed not to eat a bunch of donuts and ice cream so I call that a good day. Um...how are you? [95]

Sept 16: I REALLY didn't want to go to the gym today--was just DRAGGING. I had to bribe myself and tell myself that I'd go get a giant box of donuts if only I just worked out. So I finally did, thank god. And then on the way home it was raining and I didn't even feel like getting junkfood anymore (I secretly knew that would happen--sshhh! don't tell me!) so I just went home. Isn't that a great story? The end. [95]

Sept 17: Illicit candy at work -2. Boo... I feel like I'm sucking, here. I know I still have a lot of points, and I'm still working out, but I just don't lose weight without a super-tight diet. And I KNOW my goal was to just ease in this month and get tighter next month, to just get into the routine of packing my meals and getting to the gym...but I'm sort of a perfectionist maybe. Like if I don't get SUPER results then I'm not really accomplishing anything. That's weird, 'cause I just reviewed my goal in this post and aside from "cutting" I didn't even have a weight or BF% goal or anything. Just to ease in. That's what I get for dropping the anal-retentiveness: I don't actually achieve much. I feel better and all...but I like numbers! Empirical evidence. Progress. I can lift more, right? That's something. (Wow, you can really tell I'm trying to pep-talk myself, here.) Well if screwing around's not working or getting you what you want, you can always do MORE, try HARDER, get better, tighten up, stop slacking. That's all. No need to go put your head in the oven. (This is where I start smacking my own face and shadow boxing, and the music swells in the background.) Get up, you maggot! Raaaaaaaagghhhhh.... [93]

Sept 18: Existed on Rolaids and Pepto Bismol. Have been informed that I may have an ulcer. This is not cool. Caffeine does horrible things to my stomach, and since I've had the early shift this week fortuitously coincide with insomnia, I've been consuming those energy shot things. Like freakin' battery acid. I am a huge moron. Of course the shits have kept me out of the gym. I don't know whether to consider that sort of like an act of god or to deduct points 'cause technically I did it to myself. The funny part is now I desperately WANT to sleep and the acid in my stomach doesn't allow that, which of course makes me more tired at work which would necessitate caffeine but I AIN'T GOIN' THERE, so today I actually fell asleep at the microscope. One more day 'til weekend...one more day. I can make it. No food -1, no gym -1. [91]

Sept 19: What helps with stomach acid? Eating, oddly enough. And what helps neutralize acid the best? Starchy carbs and dairy. So too many of those today -1, too many calories. But feeling a bit better. [89]

Sept 20: I'm not sorry for giving up the points. My stomach is killing me. [87]

Sept 21: Finally weaning off the antacids and such. 139. [87]

Sept 22: First day of Fall, yay! Everything went fine. Dog-tired going to the gym, but it turned out fine anyway. [87]

Sept 23: Was really hyper after work, partially because I was rushing around trying to get stuff done before getting out the door (20 min. late), and partially 'cause I really had to pee. You know how you get sluggish sometimes when you haven't had carbs? Well it's hard to be sluggish if you really have to pee. Everything went well, though. Had the tastiest local veggies for lunch. Om nom nom nom. [87]

Sept 24: Everything good. Great omelet full of fresh spinach and veggies for dinner. And a very excellent workout. Feeling very chipper today. [87]

Sept 25: I took 5-HTP before I worked out and now I'm in a SUPER GREAT MOOD! Yay everything! It says to take it before bed but that is wrong. Working out REALLY HAPPY is awesome. It's not EASIER, like on stimulants--it's still really hard, but YOU DON'T CARE. Ha ha HA! Awesome. Now for a giant wad of dense rubbery gelatin. That's a TOTALLY reasonable dinner, right? Mmmmm... [87]

Sept 26: Great day at work, great workout. Even managed to scrounge healthy eats. Now it's omelet time... [87]

Sept 27: Wow, nearing the end of the month, here. No work, but went to the gym, had a great workout. Rolled myself out on the foam roller more instead of stretching because my thighs are REALLY sore from squats and my lower back is REALLY sore from deadlifts. I make old-person sounds when I stoop. The foam roller helped a lot. [87]

Sept 28: Tasty healthy eats (mojito gelatin!) and a good day. Almost there. [87]

Sept 29: Practiced Thriller for upcoming Thrill the World--bit of extra exercise. Can't wait. Could've had more veggies today, but gettin' low on stocks. One more day! [87]

Sept 30: Had a HUGE fetal sample to set up at work and missed a meal -1. Not poor planning, just...I get swamped occasionally with lots of samples at once. :p It was my pre-workout meal, too. My workout was great anyway! I had to be in the gym with all these girls lifting dainty dumbbells and I was all, RAAAAHH deadlifting and so on. I think they thought I was nuts. [86]

STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 144.5 pounds
BODY FAT: 20%

ENDING STATS
WEIGHT: 139
BODY FAT: 18%

Cool, I lost 5.5lb and 2% bodyfat, and ended up with 86 points. Not hideous.

I'm In for September

Goal: Cutting--I need to lose about 40 LBS, and this is my kickoff month. I would like to lose about 15 lbs in September.

Workout Schedule:
Monday--45 mins fasted cardio
Tuesday--45 mins fasted cardio--Full Body Workout
Wednesday--45 mins fasted cardio
Thursday--45 mins fasted cardio--Full Body Workout
Friday--45 mins fasted cardio
Satruday--45 mins fasted cardio
Sunday--Off

Meal Schedule:

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

Misc Goals:

No Soda
No Alcohol

Starting Weight--247.6 as of Monday, August 31.

GOAL: Continuing to cut, wanna complete this month though as August kind of crapped out at the end


COMMENT: around 11-12% bodyfat and continuing the journey to 10%


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: walk 45 min fasted
Tuesday: walk 45 min fasted, legs
Wednesday: walk 45 min fasted, back/bis
Thursday: walk 30 min fasted, spin class, abs
Friday: walk 45 min fasted, shoulders, chest, tris
Saturday: maybe yoga if in the mood
Sunday: off


MEAL SCHEDULE
Six meals per day, something along the lines of:
1) 1/2 c. oatmeal, 1 egg, 1 tbsp. flax meal, small piece of fruit
2) protein shake
3) 4 oz. chicken or fish, 2 cups broccoli, small piece of fruit or 1/2 c. brown rice/slice of whole grain bread
4) protein shake
5) 4 oz. chicken or fish, 3 cups mixed veggies
5 protein shake, 1 tbsp. peanut butter


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Sept 1: great start to the month. absolutely killed legs today, i fear for the pain tomorrow. 100

Sept 2: another good day. holy mother my legs are killing me today...and they keep getting more sore as the day progresses, yikes i'm afraid for my spin class tomorrow morning. 100

sept 3: did my morning walk, and spin class, then paired tris with abs afterward. holy my legs still hurt, but they're looking lean and mean so i wore shorts today at work :) 100

sept 4: missed
sept 5: missed

sept 6: how the hell did i totally forget to post these last two days?? -2 for that. all workouts were completed though...even went to yoga yesterday morning which felt amazing. i forget sometimes that there are other forms of exercise (beyond the usual high intensity/feel like i'm gonna die stuff i'm used to) which can be quite pleasurable from time to time. diet has been pretty good. did hit up the ex yesterday and did indulge in some funnel cake and tiny tom's donuts, but that was planned beforehand...but i really don't NEED it so i'm still going to -1. next saturday i have a family dinner, so i won't be eating my usual diet but i will still eat on target when i'm out. so i'm at 97 so far.

finished the day off well. sunday is day off for me, went to the beach, did a little grocery shopping...diet was good too. 97

sept 7: didn't do morning walk, went for a run this evening instead. decided to challenge myself and run all out for as long as i could...got to around 15 mins, and wearing my heart rate monitor it says i burned 210 calories in 20 mins - 2-3 mins warm up and cool down...not too shabby :) diet was great today too 97

sept 8: did a shorter morning walk this morning, did legs, then after work hit some HIIT on the bike hard. doing all this intense cardio has made me love the burning feeling in my lungs and muscles and now i don't feel like i'm actually getting a good workout until i feel like i'm almost either going to pass out or die. on the upside, i'm definitely working as hard as i possibly can. 97

sept 9: woke up this morning starving...like i could eat anything in sight...and the feeling continued throughout the entire day. did break down and ate more than i should have so -1 for that. also decided i need a week off the gym. my body is sore, and not good sore. my back is tight and aches. and looking over my workout notes i haven't taken a week off in over 4 months so i'm about due.
96

sept 10: much better than yesterday. no workouts, but its my week off. diet was great. 96

sept 11: diet much better than even yesterday, i'm way less hungry when i don't work out. no workouts its still my week off, starting to miss the gym already though..came upon some kettlebell workouts today whilst surfing the net and thought they would be cool to try out...had to remind myself that i'm taking time off lol. 96

sept 12: my parents and my fiances parents met for the first time tonight over dinner. went well...except my dessert fiasco...-1 for that. i had it all planned out what i was going to eat...went online beforehand and checked out the menu. but being there with the food is a totally different story in itself. 95

sept 13: garlic bread is my downfall. -1. other than that i'm so itching to get back into the gym...to do something active. i've noticed without working out everyday i get very bored very quickly, i need to be moving and doing things. but i've got a lot of reading done with all this extra time on my hands now so i guesss its not all bad. 95

sept 14: good day all in all 95

sept 15: waffles that's all i need to say...94.

sept 16: did back and some plyos at the gym today for first day back training after my week off...i felt unstoppable it was amazing! diet was also great today. 94.

sept 17: did my thurs spin class. felt very dizzy afterward though, had to sit down for like 15 min after, and almost passed out walking home from the gym. it was really strange...i'm definitely eating enough calories to support myself and my activity level, but when i made it home i downed an extra shake and a post workout high sugar drink which helped. felt ridiculously hungry all day and probably over compensated with extra carbs so i'm -1 for that. my appetite lately has been through the roof...which is kind of a good thing i guess, means the good ol' metabolism is humming away like it should be, but i think its also due to so much intense workouts/cardio. i might back off the intense cardio for a while and just do some low intensity walks every night to try and get it under control for a bit for fear that i may keep eating everything in sight and gain back everything i worked so hard to lose in the first place.

sept 18: good day for me. chest/shoulders/tris at the gym, plus walk outside afterward. then walked the dog later this afternoon for 45 mins. diet on target today. 93

sept 19: diet great today. ended up walking for 3 hours this afternoon downtown...i guess that could count as some cardio for this weekend. haha. 93

sept 20: good restful day 93.

sept 21: legs day, 30 mins of low intensity cardio post workout, diet on track. 93

sept 22: did some cardio today and abs, diet spot on 93

sept 23: did back and cardio on elliptical today, was so exhausted when i came home from work though...and in such a cranky tired mood...cooked some dinner and had a quick power nap and feel 1000% better right now. time to tackle some chores! i mean if i have the energy i might as well put it to good use! 93

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sept 25: missed last nights post -1. and ate pancakes for dinner also -1. today was good though. 91.

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sept 27: how did i forget last night???? no idea. anyway, been off and on the wagon with the diet. all you can eat sushi last night. -1, did do some extra cardio on the stepmill though. i know you can't out train a shitty diet but i can attempt to burn off some of it. 90

sept 28: getting close to month's end. did legs tonight at the gym..had to cut it short, felt like i was going to pass out again. grrrr. i hate this feeling because i really can't do anything about it except stop working out and sit down and relax and wait for it to pass. and it pisses me off because i was so pumped to do this workout all day long. diet was on track though. 90

sept 29: man i forgot to post again! this new full time job is really getting to me already.

sept 30: did back and some HIIT cardio this morning, diet great all day 89

I'll try again next month...

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