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100 Day Challenge?
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Is it too late to join in? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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No way! I think most of us started on different days anyways https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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1 week in!
feel really good cos i’ve managed to keep my promise and not let work take over my life (only been one week, but it’s a start)! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumright.gif But, i am super tired trying to fit everything in and i havent even been managing the weight training and flex training that i wanted to do – it’s been all cardio, pole and a bit of abs here and there. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif I know work will calm down a little bit in a week or 2 which means i should have more time to myself to do an extra half hour here and there of weights or flex.
On the plus side, i’m down 2.5lb, half an inch on each thigh and one of the girls in my dance class commented on my ‘six pack’. It’s not there yet – i’m carrying too much body fat for a proper one – but there is some definition returning! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
it’s coming into winter though and my immune system is rubbish https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_puke_r.gif which means things may start to slide. tips welcome!!!!
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So I have been somewhat successful this week. I had chosen harder goals for this week (or at least it is harder to me, I am sure many of you have been doing this) which was to write down everything I ate. I did succeed, but I realized that what I ate this week is not really typical of what I would have rather eaten. I realize that doesn’t make much sense. Basically the Jewish holidays were this week and therefore I definitely lost complete control of how things were cooked and what I was eating. If anyone has a Jewish mother, you know how challenging it can be to ask her to make a small modification. It was a large battle won when I convinced her not to put egg noodles in my chicken soup!
I have not lost any weight, I actually gained. However, I am trying not to lose faith and I am took my measurements this morning and also wrote down my weight which I really didn’t want to do until it was lower, but I knew I needed to in order to begin seeing trends.
I know I put it into an earlier post but I am focusing on my previous goals and then two more for the upcoming week – tracking water and getting in two extra days of exercise. To be honest, I cannot figure out when I am getting the second day in due to the Jewish holidays next week and my work schedule. The good news is I do a lot of walking at my part-time job (server/bartender). I am hoping to lose a pound by next weekend and to really conquer my goals. Although I am frustrated that I have not lost weight, I am proud of myself for sticking to my goals which is one of the things keeping me moving forward. That and my size 4s that I miss!!!
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down 5.1 lbs, bmi from 24.25 to 23.75, did a whole song dance last night for 1st time in almost a month, started working on SG aysha again, making healthy chicken meals tonight and tommorow to take to work w me this week, been doing atleast 30mins of activity everyday. seeing everyone take part in this has made a huge diffrence in my motivation. thanks guys! am so proud of you all for all your efforts big and small!
PROGRESS NOT PERFECTION! day 11/100 every day good habits become more of a way of life. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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as far as immunity.. vitamin c, green tea, wash hands thoroghly and frequently all the way up your wrists and under your nails, do not put your hands near your face ( alot of colds could be prevented if peeps kept hands off nose, mouth, and eyes) , take shoes off before entering house ( you bring in TONS of germs and toxins on the bottom of your shoes! ) eat whole foods ( veggies, fruits, fish etc), get enough sleep, do whatever you have to to reduce stress, orgasm ( seriously it helps boost your immunity . better to have sex w a partner assuming your both clean and safe as you get an immunity boost from your mans sperm if healthy and clean. i watch Dr Oz what can i say! ), carry your own pen! the bank pens are nasty!, carry small thing of sanitizer w you. good luck! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif
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Thanks for the tips pole-twista!
you managed to hit the nail on the head – i have stress related insomnia which means in winter i’m lucky if i get 3-4 hours sleep a night! It’s always worse in winter cos i don’t see daylight which upsets and frustrates me and I get stressed driving in bad weather (2 hour commute each day – no alternatives). This means my immune system is already stretched. I already cook all my own meals using fresh ingredients and eat fresh fruit daily so i suppose that’s one thing i’m doing ok at. i will have to start using hand sanitizer more though – on an average day i’m in contact with at least 180 kids and their schoolbooks which cant be good for your health!!!
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oh wow that is alot of people to be in contact w. maybe carry small container of hand sanitizer and encourage kids to use as well..? i sleep so poorly as well, but anything you can do to get better sleep is going to help. a warm bath before bed, yoga or meditation, reading, writting, daydreaming, lavender scented lotion or pillow spray, make sure room is totally dark ( you cant produce a certain sleep hormone w light, even from tv etc) , and cool and be sure you are comfortable as far as pillows, night clothes etc no pets in bed, use a fan or white noise machine.. hope some of this helps.
am down 7lbs on day 14/100 and feel great!!!!!! just did 33mins wii active, did 11mins abs, 5 flights down stairs, and plan on pole and hoop later https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_salut.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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One other suggestion for the sleeping issue is to only sleep in your bed. No reading, no eating, no nothing. Once your body gets used to the idea that your bed is made for sleeping, many people’s sleeping patterns improve.
I am doing okay towards my goals. I found it very hard yesterday to track my food as I was at work and all of a sudden got very very hungry. Now this was to be expected as I didnt have time for dinner. I had eaten breakfast, and then a large lunch. But there was bad traffic on my way to my second job (bartending) and I had to be there at 4 so I never had a chance to eat. I had brought some nuts and raisins to munch on but found that was not sufficient. I nibbled on a couple chips (at least they are made in-house) but I also know that I can’t do that. Next time, I need to make sure I bring a sandwich with me as I can probably step out from the bar to eat that for a couple minutes. I guess I can say lesson learned!
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I’ve been doing well with the challenge. I’m down another few pounds, even with this being the week before my period where i would expect to have a couple pounds of water weight. At the gym I have decreased my cardio from 45 minutes to 30 minutes and I am doing more high intensity weights- harder sets with only 30 seconds-1 minute in between sets. I’m usually at the gym for about 2 hours which includes cardio warm up, weight training, stretching then getting my kids from the childcare place. I feel good.
I bought some goal jeans a month or so ago and yesterday I was able to put them on and button them. They looked horrible- way, way too tight with a muffin top like woah, but it was still an improvement over not being able to pull them up completely! I’d say another 5-10lbs and they will look fantastic on me. I have taken my BMI from right under "obese" to the high range of "normal" and plan to get even lower https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Ive been uping my water intake – typically 2l to 3-4l daily. Its hard on the weekends, I tend to get a bit lazy. I read all labels and avoid the HFCS route. I serve out my meals instead of eating family style. I make an extra portion so I can take it to work the next day.
as for the gym: I did 10min on the bike as a warm up. Worked on rotator cuffs, inner/outer thighs, wrists/grip, 12min of cardio and pushing it hard, push ups – both reg and reverse. Then I did abs. I do them on the ab bench but I lower it so I feel like im in the invert. I did obiliques w/weights – OMG its been 2 days and they are on fire still!
For Pole: I had a great practice last thursday, got lots of footage. Im getter much better about getting inverted. Just need to work on a particular move. Yesterday was just crappy, I almost cried in class b/c I just couldnt get anything. We were doing pinwheel spins but holding our back leg, my body just didnt want to do it. Then came the split grip/underhand grip. I cant do that to save my life! I understand its a push/pull but my body just doesnt want to do it. Plus I have 2 HUGE boobs in the way and my short stubby arms dont help either. Ok, done complaining now! I will get that grip!
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down 1" on waist!!!!! yay!!! i know there is still room for improvement w workouts etc, but am on the right track. have barely poled or danced all summer as was waaaaay too hot, but now it’s getting cool so can start w pole again which should help w toning and strength. have decided to start weighing self every morning rather than 1x week. easier to correct a 2lb gain than 6lbs at end of week. not looking for perfection, just progress. so day 16/100 and down 7lbs and 1"off waist. so far so good. how is everyone coming along? have a couple recipes to share as soon as can find the paper! welll keep it up everyone! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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I was out of the country on a business travel, so I could not keep up with the challenge the way I would do it from home. I did try to get enough water and fresh fruits, but I guess I was a bit under my goal. I did not pole at all, but I walked a lot and managed to drop half a kilo so far, so it was not too bad. I’ll try to get back to the goals now that I am back home.
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Thanks pole-twista and prncsopowr! Actually thankful at the mo that i’m so exhausted with work and good poling that i’m getting a good solid 4 hours a night lol!! After about 11 years (started when i was at school doing exams) i’m getting used to it!
Just had some home made veg soup https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif and heading dance in about 2 hours – cant wait! this challenge has made me really motivated and feel like i’m doin really well mentally and physically so thanks to everyone for helping!!! xox
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Bleh – I am not feeling any advancement yet strength-wise, and I’m starting to lose it in the mornings. I don’t wake up early enough to get in a full 30-60 minute workout, the most I am making is a ten-minute workout. And as always I’m too tired in the evenings to finish it up. Today however is my first *REAL* day off in about two weeks so I’m doing some poling with a friend =)
This past weekend was spent at the EMW Polarity Competition. I didn’t compete but I did do a Pole Jam on Friday and workshops on Sunday that royally kicked my butt =P
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