Ok... time to commit and usher in the age of Brian version 2.0 haha:
Goals (not in any particular order):
1. Stretching / mobility: I'm about as flexible as frozen beef jerky so I want to stretch at LEAST 5x /week every week. Woohoo time to get some ROM back.
2. Diet: eat cleaner and *gasp* possibly even track macronutrient intake with 85% compliance - 15% is reserved for days when I just need that piece of non-cottage cheese cheesecake haha. (Note: this goals was partially stolen from Bacardio as I was going to go for an 80% compliance earlier haha)
3. Hypertrophy: while I am not going for numerical weight gain goals per se, I'd like to add around an inch to most of my measurements (more info will be in my log - I will also keep track of measurements / pics).
4. Career-oriented: specifically devote time each week to reading journal articles (or anything similar) to prepare me for my doctorate in physical therapy as well as my clinical work.
5. Pushups: just because I needed a number-based goal and feel all cool (and because Kara is also doing this ). I want to be able to complete 100 pushups consecutively with good form.
And anything else I will add as I go, but these are the goals I will commit to for sake of the challenge. Good luck everyone!
Need to my goals listed in here. These are not in order of importance.
Current weight: 156.6
Goal weight: 145
*continue tracking everything I eat. My daily caloric goal is between 1300-1400. If I hit a wall, I will do the OPT eating macros, but for now this is working.
*I will strength train 2/3 times per week. Cardio sessions 4/5 days per week
*I will be doing the 100 push up plan.
*I am going to start back up our family date nights with the kids. We used to do it, fell out of it and it needs to be started back up.
*I would like to get my BF% (by the BodPod) down to 20-25%.
I have taken before pictures and by the end of the weekend they will be in my log.
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On the books. Today is the first day of the challenge and last day available to join up\post your goals. So far it looks like everyone has a good handle on what's going on and have made good goals. One thing that I'd like to re-address is that people need to have posted starting points.
Example:
Billy wants to do 100 pushups and does.
Janey wants to do 100 pushups and does.
Both people are successful...awesome.
Billy wants to do 100 pushups, and can do 3 today
Janey wants to do 100 pushups, and can do 98 today
The goals were identical but the path to get there and the level of commitment to reach that end mark might be different. Personally I assume that if you put up a goal then you put the time and effort to come up with something that's meaningful to you and you WILL accomplish them...because you're awesome and it's important to you. So the end result is pretty much assumed on my part. I'm looking for those details so that we all are better able to recognize you for the hard work that you put in. Maybe give people with similar goals at a similar level someone to work with and share mutual learnings\experiences.
Here are my updated goals for this challenge: 1. Be able to do 1 pullup. I am starting out on the assisted pull-up machine, slowly decreasing the assistance weight until I can do one without assistance. I will also use the pull up bar in our kitchen to hang, in order to build strength. Currently I can not do any with out assistance. (45#assistance) 2. Lose 15 pounds of fat. In order to achieve this goal I will continue working out 6 days a week and tracking my food at a deficit. My exact plan may change but as of today it is 2 days weights, 2 days cardio, 2 days GPP. My current weight is 153. I hope to get to 140 - I posted this goal as fat lost, so I am not driven by the scale but by the measurements. (pics & measurements will be posted in my log) 3. Do 100 pushups within 10min. I will be doing pushups on the minute every minute as a finisher or just when I have time, increasing the amount of pushups per minute until I do 10 per minute every minute. (I am currently at 5 per minute). 4. Do 100 burpee's within 9min. ~ I HATE Burpees. This means I had to include them in my goal challenge. I avoid them at all costs now. So I will be starting from scratch with this one - by doing 100 burpees for a better time each time I do them, until I can do all 100 within 9min. (Currently can do 50 in 5:58.) 5. Go out once a month with Tony -without the children. We never go out together. I don’t care what we plan to do as long as we get a sitter once a month and do something together. 6. Limit ordering food to once a week or less. We cook a lot in our house but still order out about once a week or sometimes more depending on heat, humidity and schedules. This will come down to sucking it up and doing what’s right for health and financial reasons.
Goals (not in any particular order):
1. Stretching / mobility: full body stretching to be done at the end of the day at least 5x /week - will track/ report compliance during first week of every month
2. Diet: eat cleaner and track macronutrient intake with 85% compliance. Will record general intake of food and report average macronutrients during first week of every month. Goal will be to maintain daily intake of 40/30/30 (carb/prot/fat).
3. Hypertrophy: will strive to add at least 1.75 cm to all specified measurements. My lofty, eventual goal is to add ~2.54cm (1inch) to major body measurements. See below for original starting measurements as well as goals / pictures.
4. Career-oriented: specifically devote time each week to reading journal articles / studies (or anything similar) to prepare me for my doctorate in physical therapy as well as my clinical work. Will record what is read with at least 1 article per week compliance.
5. Pushups: completion of 100 good-form push-ups consecutively. Current max (with unfaltering form) is a meager 25. Will track new max and report during beginning of each month.
Chart for starting measurement and specific goals (pics will be on my training log):
Age: 26
Height: 5'10"
*Health Central home body fat testlink
Some things have changed a bit with me as well, and I figured I should clarify some of my goals, so here goes:
1- 80% compliance or better at my running/HIIT schedule (HIIT on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1.5mile run once per weekend)
Currently I do not run at all, I need to start this program.
2- At least 10 real pushups in a row with good form. I will be working on this by doing the "100-pushups" program every other day for at least 3 days a week. Currently I only do 4.
3- Lose fat and maintain/gain muscle. Will be measured by photos, measurements, and calipers. Goal BF% for the end of the challenge is 21-22%. No real desire to change weight much, a small loss would be nice, but I'm looking more for body comp than weight loss. Not sure about a numerical goal for the measurements, but I think pictures will help show progress. The photos can be seen in my log. Current body fat as per Accumeasure Calipers is 25.5%.
4- Be able to do 1 unassisted chin-up. Currently cannot do any. The best I have done is an assisted chin-up with 40lbs of assistance.
5- Find something outside of the gym to increase my activity that I enjoy doing... either a dance or martial arts class. I moved to VA on the first day of this challenge and I'm still getting settled, but after I get my work schedule and everything worked out I will find something "extracurricular" to do for fun/activity.
I was going to be doing the NROL programs, but due to a pretty large quad/hamstring discrepancy, I will be working to lessen the imbalance while also working on pushups, chinups, and increasing strength as well as losing some body fat. I will be doing a program put together by my boyfriend/trainer.
hahaha this had me crackin' up I just wanna eat clean to keep myself healthy as well as maintain (more or less) the BF I have now... but please believe that 15% of non-compliance will be exploited to the fullest haha.
1) Exercise -- regular KB/DB/Complex training
2) Skill -- learn to read sheet music and play piano
3) Career -- higher productivity at current job and begin exploring new career paths
Metrics for each goal
1) 4 workouts per week and keep weight under 205 -- Starting point is one/two workouts per week with weight of 198.
2) Be able to play several recognizable songs by Christmas. Post a YouTube video on the forum as proof. I will think about taking requests. -- Starting point is the inability to read music or play piano.
3) Double my sales call volume. Take initiative on selling new products. Start a formal training/mentor program with my sales guy. Get plugged in with my MBA alumni program for education/networking opportunities. -- Starting point is epic laziness and a penchant for career autopilot.
And as an update on #3, my CEO has asked me to build a new business unit at the company. So that might take some time and count for part of the career jumpstarting thing.
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Alright, here are my goals for the remainder of 2008. I'm posting these in my journal as well:
1. Lose 12 lbs so my weight is at 150 lbs.
2. Follow NROL at least 2 days/week
3. Run 3x/week (This is dependant on my foot healing successfully. I go back to the dr on the 5th, so I'll know more then.)
4. Swim 1x/week
5. Bike 1x/week (spinning class counts towards this)
6. Track meals daily on TheDailyPlate.com no matter how bad it is.
If my foot doesn't heal as quickly as I'd like, I may need to re-think 3 and 5.
OK, I have to rethink my goals. I thought my foot was going to be the issue, not my jaw! I'll add weights back in as soon as I'm cleared by the Dr. So here are the revised goals:
1. Lose 12 lbs so my weight is at 150 lbs. Currently at 162
2. Fit into my skinny jeans. I can get them on, but have a sever case of muffin top.
3. Walk for 20-30 minutes 3x/week. Currently doing nothing since I just recovered from a broken foot. can't run yet because of my jaw.
4. Pilates 1x/week. Currently not doing anything.
5. Yoga 1x/week. Currently not doing anything.
6. Track meals daily on WW eTools no matter how bad it is
"You only ever grow as a human being if you're outside your comfort zone." ~Percy Cerutty, athletic icon
"Hard training, easy combat; easy training, hard combat" ~Marshal Suvorov, Russian General
"Jogging is very beneficial. It's good for your legs and your feet. It's also very good for the ground. It makes it feel needed." ~Charles Schulz, Peanuts
Working Towards my photography goal. Next week is Honors night and I'm deciding what I am going to enter for the first time.
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OK, I'm now officially joining--taking advantage of a loophole. Miss Jane said it was OK> I did take these pictures July 29, and I'm putting my stats from Aug. 1.
Age--45
Weight--162
Height--5'4"
Bust--38
Waist--31
Hips--39
Bodyfat--28.2 (omron, which I checked against a DEXA scan)
My goals:
Finish NROL4W, start new program, most likely NROL. I am now on the last workout of stage 4.
Continue with 2-3 workouts per week.
Be able to do 3 pullups. This is going to be challenging as I cannot do even one now.
Bodyfat from 28.2 to 25%.
Lose 12 lbs scale weight--from 162 to 150. Snapfish: Share Photo:Registration
OK, I'm not sure if that picture even posted. So I'm going to post this and do the other ones if this worked.
Elisabeth
Aw, geez! And ignore my signature. I abandoned that log and the link doesn't work anyway.
Sorry to be a day late and a dollar short. Good luck to everyone!
Elisabeth
Elisabeth - there are two challenges in parallel - this thread is goals oriented and open to all comers - missjane is running one for women only -
just making sure: did you post in the one you intended to?
Open Challenge Goals
Goal 1: Weight Loss of 43lbs (218 to 175) - I am at 210. Not as far as i would like to be but considering the month I have had I can't sneeze at 8 pounds!
Goal 2: Losing 2 dress sizes (18 to 14) - I am still an 18 but I can get into some of my 16s so I am on the verge of sizes.
Goal 3: Compliance - Goal 3: Compliance - Performing HIIT twice a week and SS cardio 3 times a week. Compliance sheet will be maintained. Success at the end will be determined by compliance %. - My compliance is 75% because of my week out of town for the funeral. The rest of the month was 100%.
Goal 4: Perform 10 pushups. (0 to 10) - Push-ups - Still at 0 here but I have progressed from push-ups on my knees to push ups on the bench. I was able to do 7 of them. That is up from 3 when I started the challenge.
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Consistent practice equals consistent progress.
1. Bench Press 250 lbs - Currently 225 lbs still 225 lbs 2. Deadlift 350 lbs- Currently 275 lbs down from a best ever 300 lbs. still 275 lbs 3. Body Weight 200 lbs- Currently 216.5 lbs now 210.5 lbs 4. Vertical Jump 24"-Currently 12" up from 10" one month ago now 15.25" 5. Crossfit's Linda- Done as Required 53:00 or Less
Linda
(aka "3 bars of death")
Deadlift 1 1/2 BW
Bench BW
Clean 3/4 BW
10/9/8/7/6/5/4/3/2/1 rep
rounds for time
Well there they are. Obviously I'm pleased with the improvements and dissapointed with the lifts that didn't move. I'm hoping that Cressey's Max Strength is designed to build a solid base in the first two months and then add strength with lower reps later on. I'll keep going with the program and retest at the end of next month before making any changes.
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I'm ready for my end of August update for the challenges...here goes!
My log has pics for any interested. Celestialmom Gettin' it Done!
August Stats:
Age: 34
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 134.2 to 130.8 (-3.4#)
BF%: 25.6% to 25% (-.6%)
Bicep: 10.75" to 10.5" (-.25")
Chest: 34" to 33.5" (-.5")
Ribs: 31" to 30.5" (-.5")
Waist: 26.5" to 26" (-.5")
Belly: 32" to 30" (-2")
Hips: 36" to 35.75" (-.25")
Thigh: 22" to 21.5" (-.5")
Goals:
1. Diet: 90% compliance or better, all foods logged.
(I was NOWHERE near 90% before this challenge, and if I "fell off the wagon " (at least before April), I would stop logging altogether.)
Week 1
90%
Week 2
80%
Week 3
90%
Week 4
100%
(so far--I count my weeks from Mon-Sun)
2. Workouts: Lifting 2-3x per week as prescribed in NROL4W and then probably NROL, cardio at least 2x per week, min of 20 min.
(Before challenge, currently lifting 2-3x/week and cardio an average of once per week. My pattern is that when my schedule or routine changes
or we go away for any length of time, I get out of the habit of exercise and end up quitting for several months.)
Week 1
3x lift
4x cardio
Week 2
REST WEEK
Week 3
3x lift
3x cardio
Week 4
2x lift
2x cardio
(travelling for part of wk)
3. Rehab/mobility: Do all recommended stretches and exercises 5x per week as long as recommended (for shoulder and knees).
(I did them religiously for about a week or two and then kept forgetting…)
Week 1
6x
Week 2
7x
Week 3
5x
Week 4
5x
4. Education: Read at least two diet or fitness related books recommended on this forum.
(Have only read one book that I can remember besides NROL4W, which was The South Beach Diet.)
Purchased NROL, Power Training, and Maximum Strength. Halfway through NROL.
5. Sport: Find and become active in a sport or activity that I enjoy besides what I do in the gym.
I've called the local martial arts center and am signing up for a class beginning in September.
Here's my update:
Sorry for the funky picture sizes... I edited them all the exact same way but one came out bigger and the others came out smaller than the original ones, so I'm sorry if it's difficult to look at and compare.
Goals Progress: 1- 75% compliance or better at my running/HIIT schedule (HIIT on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1.5mile run once per weekend) Had to change this goal because my knees got a little messed up and I didn't want to run the risk of hurting them more. So to let them heal on their own I changed this goal to a compliance with the Push-up program instead.
Week 1: 66% (missed Saturday)
Week 2: 100%
Week 3: 66% (missed thursday)
Week 4: 100% (so far)
Total compliance for the month = 9 compliant days out of 11 = 81% compliance.
I think I will change this goal again to a cardio type goal since now I have two push-up oriented goals. Instead of running (which I may do if my knees are not bothering me) I will start doing cardio in the form or either fast walking or the eliptical for 20-30 minutes. Goal will be to do this 3x a week on non-lifting days.
2- 10 real pushups in a row with good form (currently can do 4-5) OK, I'm going to need to change this goal too... because I already surpassed it! With my push-up test after week 2 of the program I did 15 good form pushups in a row! This goal is now changed to 25 pushups in a row by the end of the challenge
3- Lose fat and maintain/gain muscle. Will be measured by photos, measurements, and calipers. Current body fat as per Accumeasure Calipers is 25.5%. Goal BF% for the end of the challenge is 22-23% See photos above. The measurements may be a little screwy since I did them myself instead of having my bf/trainer do them for me. Some measurements decreased while some increased. BF% will be tested on 9/5 or 9/6 and I will post the update then.
4- Find something outside of the gym to increase my activity that I enjoy doing... either a dance or martial arts class.
I have found a dance place that teaches ballroom dancing, swing, tango, etc. My roommate and I will be signing up for a class that starts in September.
I'll be doing NROL, starting with the Fat-loss programs and working towards strength programs.
My program has changed as well, which those who follow my log already know. My bf/trainer created a program for me to tackle fat loss while preserving as much lean mas as possible if not gaining some in the process. As of this moment, I am getting really sick of high rep sets and I am starting to think of switching to a strength program again. If I get my diet in better check I should be able to pull off some fat loss while gaining strength (I hope) Any ideas/suggestions are appreciated!
1. Weight: Starting challenge at 145.5# (as per home this morning). Goal weight is 135#.
143# this morning
2. Foam Rolling / Stretching: Foam roll and stretch (real stretch, not "on the run") AT LEAST 3 days/week.
Done, but I really want to do more than the bare minimum I've been doing. Doesn't help that the dogs attack me so I have to lock myself in another room to foam roll.
3. Chin ups & Pull ups: Start: 2.75 chin-ups, no pull-ups. Goal: 10 chin-ups and at least 1 real pull-up.
Did 4.5 chin-ups this morning. Got my jump-stretch bands so working on improving both moves.
4. Diet: I will schedule and comply with one FULL WEEK refeed (at maintenance or above) before end of the challenge. I will learn to incorporate some treat meals (at least one) into the week. This will also help to decrease the frequency of my unplanned refeeds. Finish reading Lyle's "Flexible Diet" book as guide to this.
Did my refeed week last week. Went up 2.5#, but they're already gone. Still working on the weekly treat meal.
5. Rest days: Take at least one FULL rest day every week. This means I can't count a karate-only day as a day off just because it wasn't at a gym. Take at least one week off from lifting every 12 weeks.
Done.
6. Karate: Train for and prepare well for Ik Kyu test in November (third and last level of brown belt before I can test for Black. Black belt test will be summer '09 IF I pass my Ik Kyu test). Pass test! Specific goals for testing for me: focus on allowing myself to be thrown and fall / land without getting tense. Continue process of letting go of my fear of injury. I have improved a lot in this area, but my journey is not complete.
Wow, so far everyone is doing really great. Not only on the progress but I'm really impressed with everyone's tracking. Progress is great. Keep up the great work.
Monthly check in's will close on the 7th. Everyone needs to check in by then to maintain eligible for he prize. If "I" go absent for a while don't freak out. RedWifey will crack the whip and hand out ass slaps as required.
Goal 1 -- 4 weekly workouts and keep weight under 205
STATUS: nailed the 4 workouts and weight is 196.
Goal 2 -- Learn how to read music and play piano
STATUS: just got a keyboard last week and have my first piano lesson tomorrow
Goal 3 -- Increase productivity at work and explore new career goals/paths
STATUS: Set personal sales record in August and am launching a new division at the company
If this momentum keeps up I'll be fit, rich and cultured by Christmas. Not sure if I'll be able to stand myself.
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1. Weight of 165 lbs/ Body Fat % of 12
Down to about 175lbs
2. Receive my black belt in Tae Kwon do
Will test for my Black Belt this Saturday.
3. Running Goal
Missed a couple of runs but overall just under the average. Probably make up for it this next month
4. 85% compliant to my nutrition goals
Missed tracking on 6 days this last month
5. Complete the 300 workout in 30 minutes current time is 38:52
Overall, things when pretty good, but I have goofed up my left rotator cuff, so lifting is going to struggle for a while. I will do extra running until things feel better
Goal 1 - sub 6 minute mile run.
haven't focused on yet...but i shall be running more now that my firefighter PAT is out of the way
goal 2 - weigh 220lbs
i actually started closer to 280 when i started my PSMF diet...now i'm hovering around 260. so this is going well. still got 33 more days of PSMF to go
goal 3 - deadlift and squat 450lbs +
dieting right now, so not really focusing on this yet. but i still got a good strength reserve...hit 315lb on my squat pretty easily. once i move into a more moderate diet, i'll be focusing on this more
goal 4 - enhance leadership skills and public speaking skills
been reading Dale Carnegie lately and have been speaking to my mentors and working on improving my weaknesses. so this is going well.
goal 5 - 10 pullups
same with goal 3
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focusing on dieting right now, so the strength gains will come after PSMF
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STATS (start/current)
Height: 171cm, 5’7” SAME
Weight:
Morning: 70.5 kg, 157 lbs 67.3 kg, 148 lbs Down
Night: 71.5 kg, 155 lbs 67.9 kg, 149 lbs Down
BF%: 22.5% (by tanita scale) 20.5 Down
Comment:
This has been good. Can get back into my pre-operation pants (still snug, but buttonable. I still need to redistribute my weight to wear the comfortable (as in lose more waist, make more more muscle).
I actually got to 66.9 (striped naked, got my to 67.o so I took off my wedding ring and broke 67... I wonder if there is a message in there ) on one day. I also got into the 19% on BF but I have been more 20 ish so I don't want to get ahead of myself (even though taita is probably +/-7% ) but the trend is in the right direction.
Will post some pics in my log soon.
1. Martial Arts
Pass my 1st-dan test in Shorinji Kempo.
DONE!
This is me at the Shorinji Kempo World HQ in Tadostu, Japan holding my 1st dan black belt certificate.
(if anyone is interested in the actual test details (it was a mother), I could post them in my log.
2. Diet / general health
A) TNT
I will start the TNT diet on August 1st. I will comply with the diet and re-evaluate after the first 4 weeks.
With the exception of the following:
- one "big mac" in week 2
- after a 6 hour headache, 2 extra strength tylenols and a 2 hour nap (within the six hours), I thought that no carbs might be the problem so I have a milkshake that I was making fo rthe kids, one banana, one big scoop of ice cream and milk. I had about 1/4 of this concoction (about 280 ml - small can of beer size). 1/2 hour later the headache was gone (not sure if it was all in my head (LOL) or not)
-Scheduled "cheats" : my son's birthday (which due to location of events meant a big mac at lunch) and a bite of cake in the evening. (literally one bite).
B) Crap
I will eat NO junk food* in the 5 months (no cookies, no cake*, no carbonated drinks, no chocolate, no chips)
Did not fair so well here. I had 3 carbonated 0 cal drinks (diet coke).
One at the end of the first week when I was Jonesing for everything - lol- so I took the least bad one - the diet coke. 2nd time I was "in the sticks and dying of thrist and there was nothing else available (I know rationalization) , and the third one because I am a big baby and "wanted" one.. (I do not particularly like the taste of these drinks but I like the "bite" of the carbonation.)
But other than the three lapses, I'm good. no cake- cookies, etc.
C) Alcohol
With the exception of situations that will make me a complete toad if I do not consume ☺, I will forgo alcohol at my 1st-dan congratulations party (I know, I am being presumptuous), anniversary dinner w/ wife, b-day dinner with wife (on both occasions we usually go out for a nice dinner), a “drinking party for my job (literally that is the translation of the kind of party), opening party for my friends new house, etc. I will not drink ANY alcohol for my own “personal enjoyment”. LOL
I stuck to this one, skipped the "work drinking party". I had some red one in the summer holiday with my brother and sister in law, who we see one or two times per year (this qualified as "being a toad" if I did not join in- 1st night about 3/4 of a bottle, second night, 3 glasses) and as I said I drank at a small dinner to celebrate my my black belt. 2 small draft beers and 2 single malt whiskeys (Macallan, in case you are interested)
D) Cigars
Ouch! I will not smoke any cigars as of August 1. (I like an occasional Cuban, but what they hell!
FAILURE, at the above mentioned celebration, someone was kind enough to place a monte cristo right beside my drink.....
On the bright side while I enjoyed it, I let it go at about the halfway mark-
3. Strength training
A) August
I will train lightly as is suits me. At most, Monday and Friday. After I pass the 1st-dan test, I will train intensely.
100% compliance LOL what a lame requirement that was.
Basically, I did 3 sessions x 3+ hours per week in SK, and on the off days did some "fun" weight stuff. Last week, I did no weights, and trained in sk, studied (there was a written exam as well), etc.
NEXT
I am going to concentrate for the next month of the body fat, I think I will need to go down to 63-64 kg 140 lbs, and then come back up to 67-68 (148-150ish which is where I want be).
I am "taking the week off" and recuperating. I am spent, I am stiff and sore, my bruises have bruises.....
Actually, I cannot imagine that I will sit around all week, I will probably piddle about with some weight in prep for the next week
LOG I will make a better effort to log, (I have changed the title as my rage towards Gobbla and what he tricked me into committing to has faded)
Since I was not really lifting there was not much interesting to put and it was starting to sound like a diary rather than a training log.
Thanks for reading and your support!
Cheers
Peter
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1. Fat Loss: Since I'm not getting testing done, I'm going to have to rely on the scale, measurements and pictures. (Will post pics and measurements tomorrow.) Starting weight is 138.2, so looking to get to 128-130.
Weight ending 08/28/08 was 135.4, so -2.8 pounds. Lost 1.0 inches total on entire body. Pics and measurements below.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Karen411 2. Food compliance: 80% or better. Right now I'm in week 2 of Fat Loss Troubleshoot, but then will move on to something else and post that plan for compliance.
75% compliance. (21/28 days) Missed the boat here by not trying hard enough the first few days of the challenge.
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Originally Posted by Karen411 3. Workout compliance: just get them all in according to plan. Right now that's OPT for Fat Loss. This includes 4 lift days, 3 cardio days, 3-4 recovery + stretch days, and keeping up NEAT. For me, that means normal household and outdoor chores, plus 5 days a week of 2+ miles bike riding or walking.
100% compliance here.
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Originally Posted by Karen411 4. After OPT, I plan to complete my long-term goal of being able to do a chin-up and a pull-up without any assistance. Right now I am so close, but just can't get my chin all the way over the bar. I'm pretty much stuck at forehead level.
Still in the same place here. Haven't lost ground. I will be working much harder toward this goal when I've finished OPT.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Karen411 5. Squat and deadlift goal of 135# (close to actual bodyweight) for 8 reps. I just started trying to get to this weight in March of this year and have been stuck at 110# forever.
Same as Goal # 4
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Originally Posted by Karen411 6. I need to stay off the computer for anything not work-related until I've completed my workout(s) for the day, not including NEAT activities since that's usually a later in the day thing.
Not a very formal update but life got pretty hectic in August and it doesn't look like it is going to get any better in September.
My weight loss goal has been a wash with no loss but no gain.
My lifting and running workout goal has gone well with no missed workouts or runs even with vacation and some unexpected challenges.
I'll see how my 5K goal goes with my first attempt coming on September 28.
And my personal goal of spending more quality time with my Mother, I was able to get several nice visits in with her for the month as well as a getting my niece and nephew stop in for some quality time with her as well.
Hopefully my next update can be a little more detailed.
__________________ -50# by 4/1/10 2 down 48 to go.
1 with good form - a slight improvement.
Deputise for Senior Executive Officer
This job has been cut and so all transferees are going in at the lower grade until suitable options are determined. I've been messed around enough by these assclowns.
New goal - if i'm allowed to change - Get a new job paying £(insert my current salary +£5000)
Waist size of 33”.
34" - going well
Maintain 90% meal compliance throughout the entire challenge
On course, No Chippy
Follow one program to the letter for it’s entirety
Sticking to TNT, all going well so far
Perform 1 Full Pistol Squat
HA HA, why did I ever set this
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Walk on
With hope in your heart
And You'll Never Walk Alone
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There's no free lunch, especially when it's served with special sauce (lostdog)
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). I want to be able to complete 100 pushups consecutively with good form. 
I just wanna eat clean to keep myself healthy as well as maintain (more or less) the BF I have now... but please believe that 15% of non-compliance will be exploited to the fullest haha.
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