My measurements after 1 week:
Thigh - 21 1/4" (down 1/4")
Calf - 13 1/2 " (down 1/4")
Chest - 32 1/2" (same...that's a bonus!)
Hips - 33 1/2" (same)
Waist - 27 3/4" (down 1")
Bicep - 10 1/2" (same)
Weight: 125 lbs. (down 5 lbs.)
Monday, May 13, 2013
Challenge - End of Week 1
Today marks the end of week 1 and I have to confess I never thought in a million years I would actually be able to give up sugar for 1 week, but now I am determined to do it the whole way through! I haven't given up sugar 100% since it is literally found in EVERYTHING! However, I am not eating (or drinking) the sugary stuff. In fact the only liquid I have had since beginning the challenge has been water, with the exception of my protein shakes, which are made with a cup of water!
My measurements after 1 week:
Thigh - 21 1/4" (down 1/4")
Calf - 13 1/2 " (down 1/4")
Chest - 32 1/2" (same...that's a bonus!)
Hips - 33 1/2" (same)
Waist - 27 3/4" (down 1")
Bicep - 10 1/2" (same)
Weight: 125 lbs. (down 5 lbs.)
My measurements after 1 week:
Thigh - 21 1/4" (down 1/4")
Calf - 13 1/2 " (down 1/4")
Chest - 32 1/2" (same...that's a bonus!)
Hips - 33 1/2" (same)
Waist - 27 3/4" (down 1")
Bicep - 10 1/2" (same)
Weight: 125 lbs. (down 5 lbs.)
May 13, 2013
WOD:
400m run
30 box jump
30 SDHP (35/53) (Sumo Deadlift High Pull using kettlebells or dumbbells)
Time: 18:26 Rx
Food:
Breakfast - chocolate with banana protein shake
Snack - 2 graham crackers
Lunch - turkey sandwich on wheat with mayo, mustard and cucumbers
1/2 an apple
Snack - dark chocolate covered bananas
1 piece of jerky
Dinner - Philly Beef Sandwiches. I have made these in bell peppers before and the taste of the pepper was too strong even though I do like bell peppers. I grilled hotdog buns and then pull the onion, philly beef and cheese on the bread. (mine without cheese)
Water -
400m run
30 box jump
30 SDHP (35/53) (Sumo Deadlift High Pull using kettlebells or dumbbells)
Time: 18:26 Rx
Food:
Breakfast - chocolate with banana protein shake
Snack - 2 graham crackers
Lunch - turkey sandwich on wheat with mayo, mustard and cucumbers
1/2 an apple
Snack - dark chocolate covered bananas
1 piece of jerky
Water -
May 12, 2013
REST DAY
Food:
Breakfast - chocolate protein with banana shake
Lunch - turkey sandwich on wheat with mayo, mustard, avacado & cumcumber
Dinner - carne asada
Water - 7 c.
Food:
Breakfast - chocolate protein with banana shake
Lunch - turkey sandwich on wheat with mayo, mustard, avacado & cumcumber
Dinner - carne asada
Water - 7 c.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
May 11, 2013
Challenge
Run 1600m (1 mile). Time yourself for speed and see if you can beat that time in 6 weeks at the end of the challenge.
Natalie and I met up at the high school track and ran our mile.
I completed mine in 8:37
After running I came home and worked on double unders for about 30 minutes. I can get one in, but I can't seem to continue from then.
Run 1600m (1 mile). Time yourself for speed and see if you can beat that time in 6 weeks at the end of the challenge.
Natalie and I met up at the high school track and ran our mile.
I completed mine in 8:37
After running I came home and worked on double unders for about 30 minutes. I can get one in, but I can't seem to continue from then.
May 11, 2013
For the challenge:
"Nancy"
400 m run
15 overhead squats 95/65
5 rounds
Time: 16:27 (45 lbs. with the medium box to squat on for stability.)
FOOD:
Pre-work out - banana
Breakfast - banana & vanilla protein shake
Lunch - turkey sandwich w/ cucumber & avacado
Snack - Dark chocolate covered bananas, (2) pieces of jerky, 1 small slice of Havarti cheese
Dinner - Taco salad at Marv's (minus the shell and Ranch dressing)
Water - 11 c.
"Nancy"
400 m run
15 overhead squats 95/65
5 rounds
Time: 16:27 (45 lbs. with the medium box to squat on for stability.)
FOOD:
Pre-work out - banana
Breakfast - banana & vanilla protein shake
Lunch - turkey sandwich w/ cucumber & avacado
Snack - Dark chocolate covered bananas, (2) pieces of jerky, 1 small slice of Havarti cheese
Dinner - Taco salad at Marv's (minus the shell and Ranch dressing)
Water - 11 c.
Friday, May 10, 2013
May 10, 2013
Today's WOD was suppose to be:
21-15-9
deadlifts 225/185
bar over burpees
BUT...tomorrow is suppose to be the challenge WOD, which last I heard was "the bars of death". That being said, I didn't want 2 days of DL. Plus, truth be told, I hate DL. They are probably the one thing that scare me the most since I am afraid of hurting my back by doing them wrong.
Anyway...my WOD today was:
3 rounds:
Run 500m
25 sit ups
I didn't time this. When I was done, I practiced pull ups with the purple band. I did a total of 15...3 at a time.
FOOD:
Breakfast - oatmeal
Snack - graham cracker
Lunch - taco salad (minus the shell) - hamburger, lettuce, salsa, tomatoes, and a little ranch (It was so good, but man was I sick from eating it!)
snack - apple
Dinner - hot dog
Dessert - Dole Banana Dippers (dark chocolate covered banana slices 4 pk. 100 calories)
Water - 9 c.
21-15-9
deadlifts 225/185
bar over burpees
BUT...tomorrow is suppose to be the challenge WOD, which last I heard was "the bars of death". That being said, I didn't want 2 days of DL. Plus, truth be told, I hate DL. They are probably the one thing that scare me the most since I am afraid of hurting my back by doing them wrong.
Anyway...my WOD today was:
3 rounds:
Run 500m
25 sit ups
I didn't time this. When I was done, I practiced pull ups with the purple band. I did a total of 15...3 at a time.
FOOD:
Breakfast - oatmeal
Snack - graham cracker
Lunch - taco salad (minus the shell) - hamburger, lettuce, salsa, tomatoes, and a little ranch (It was so good, but man was I sick from eating it!)
snack - apple
Dinner - hot dog
Dessert - Dole Banana Dippers (dark chocolate covered banana slices 4 pk. 100 calories)
Water - 9 c.
May 9, 2013
20 min AMRAP:
- 10 overhead walking lunges (45/25)
- 10 HR push-ups
- 10 KB swings (53/35)
- 200 m run
Rounds: 7 + 30
FOOD:
breakfast - yogurt
snack - graham cracker, granola bar
lunch - chicken salad sandwich
dinner - chicken salad sandwich
water - 9 c.
I was literally running around all day today. I would have eaten more had there been more hours in the day, especially an after school snack! That is my hungriest part of the day!
- 10 overhead walking lunges (45/25)
- 10 HR push-ups
- 10 KB swings (53/35)
- 200 m run
Rounds: 7 + 30
FOOD:
breakfast - yogurt
snack - graham cracker, granola bar
lunch - chicken salad sandwich
dinner - chicken salad sandwich
water - 9 c.
I was literally running around all day today. I would have eaten more had there been more hours in the day, especially an after school snack! That is my hungriest part of the day!
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
May 8, 2013
400 m run
20 double unders
10 hang cleans 115/85#
4 rounds
Time: 19:56
(*I attempted pathetically, to do double unders the whole time and I did 75 lbs. for the hang cleans.)
FOOD:
Breakfast - blueberry Greek yogurt
Snack - 2 graham crackers
Lunch - chicken salad sandwich and Babybel mini cheese wheel
Snack - protein shake
Dinner - left over hamburger corn casserole
Water - 8 c.
20 double unders
10 hang cleans 115/85#
4 rounds
Time: 19:56
(*I attempted pathetically, to do double unders the whole time and I did 75 lbs. for the hang cleans.)
FOOD:
Breakfast - blueberry Greek yogurt
Snack - 2 graham crackers
Lunch - chicken salad sandwich and Babybel mini cheese wheel
Snack - protein shake
Dinner - left over hamburger corn casserole
Water - 8 c.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
May 7, 2013
100 ft Walking lunge
25 Knees to elbows
50 Push-ups
100 Double-unders
25 Overhead squats, 45/65 pounds
50 Sit-ups
Time: 13:23 Rx (with the exception of the push ups. The first 20 were real, but after that they were hand release, oh and of course, the double unders were 300 singles instead. Curse those DU!!)
Food Today:
Breakfast - Chobanni Greek Yogurt (strawberry)
Snack - (1) graham cracker
Lunch - chicken salad sandwich and Babybel mini cheese wheel
Dinner - hotdog & 1/2 chicken salad sandwich
Water - 8 c.
25 Knees to elbows
50 Push-ups
100 Double-unders
25 Overhead squats, 45/65 pounds
50 Sit-ups
Time: 13:23 Rx (with the exception of the push ups. The first 20 were real, but after that they were hand release, oh and of course, the double unders were 300 singles instead. Curse those DU!!)
Food Today:
Breakfast - Chobanni Greek Yogurt (strawberry)
Snack - (1) graham cracker
Lunch - chicken salad sandwich and Babybel mini cheese wheel
Dinner - hotdog & 1/2 chicken salad sandwich
Water - 8 c.
Monday, May 6, 2013
Challenge Day 1
My friends from Crossfit had a challenge a few months back. The challenge involved many different aspects, but the one thing that I couldn't commit myself to do was the diet. PALEO! It sounded WAY too restrictive for me. Paleo consists of meats, veggies, small amounts of fruit, and nuts. Now I realize this all sounds healthy, like things I should be eating anyway, but my problem is there are few veggies I actually like (oh how I wish I could change that!) and I am not a huge fan of nuts. I knew I would see results, but only because I would be starving myself. Plus, can I add that I love chocolate way too much!
Well, my friends are going at it again, and this time I am planning to join in. Mainly because of one difference...you can come up with your own diet, but you have to stick with it during the 6 week challenge. Phew! That means I can eat my Greek yogurt for breakfast and be okay!
Here are the guidelines of the challenge.
Exercise 6 days a week
Drink at least 64 oz. (8 cups) of water
Get at least 7 hours of sleep a night
Paleo (or diet plan) with 1 cheat meal allowed/week
That's it! Today is Day one and the challenge will last for 6 weeks, meaning the last day will be on June
Everyone put in $10, so I would assume winner takes all from the pot, but I'm really not 100% sure. Oh and the other thing. There are two WOD's we are going to record at the beginning and again at the end to see the progress.
Linda (aka "3 bars of death")...sounds thrilling from the title alone! And a 1600m run, which I am excited for!
MY DIET PLAN:
NO pop
NO caffeine
NO fried foods
NO (very limited) processed food (means better snacking choices)
SMALLER portions
Here are my measurements from Day 1:
Thigh: 21 1/2"
Calf: 13 3/4"
Chest: 32 1/2"
Hips: 33 1/2"
Waist: 28 3/4"
Bicep: 10 1/2"
(All of these are taken from the largest area and flexing if possible, with the exception of waist.)
Weight: 130 lbs.
Food Today:
Breakfast - Chobanni Greek Yogurt (strawberry)
Snack - Babybel mini cheese wheel
Lunch - Salad with raspberry vinaigrette (I even turned down pizza from The Brick Oven for teacher appreciation week!)
Snack - Vanilla protein shake with banana
Dinner - Hamburger & corn casserole with 1/2 slice of homemade wheat bread
Water - 9 c.
Well, my friends are going at it again, and this time I am planning to join in. Mainly because of one difference...you can come up with your own diet, but you have to stick with it during the 6 week challenge. Phew! That means I can eat my Greek yogurt for breakfast and be okay!
Here are the guidelines of the challenge.
Exercise 6 days a week
Drink at least 64 oz. (8 cups) of water
Get at least 7 hours of sleep a night
Paleo (or diet plan) with 1 cheat meal allowed/week
That's it! Today is Day one and the challenge will last for 6 weeks, meaning the last day will be on June
Everyone put in $10, so I would assume winner takes all from the pot, but I'm really not 100% sure. Oh and the other thing. There are two WOD's we are going to record at the beginning and again at the end to see the progress.
Linda (aka "3 bars of death")...sounds thrilling from the title alone! And a 1600m run, which I am excited for!
MY DIET PLAN:
NO pop
NO caffeine
NO fried foods
NO (very limited) processed food (means better snacking choices)
SMALLER portions
Here are my measurements from Day 1:
Thigh: 21 1/2"
Calf: 13 3/4"
Chest: 32 1/2"
Hips: 33 1/2"
Waist: 28 3/4"
Bicep: 10 1/2"
(All of these are taken from the largest area and flexing if possible, with the exception of waist.)
Weight: 130 lbs.
Breakfast - Chobanni Greek Yogurt (strawberry)
Snack - Babybel mini cheese wheel
Lunch - Salad with raspberry vinaigrette (I even turned down pizza from The Brick Oven for teacher appreciation week!)
Snack - Vanilla protein shake with banana
Dinner - Hamburger & corn casserole with 1/2 slice of homemade wheat bread
Water - 9 c.
May 6, 2013
6 Rounds of:
6 Handstand Push-Ups
6 Box Jumps 30/24
6 Kettlebell Push Presses/arm 53/35
Time: 11:55 (with 25 lbs. push press)
6 Handstand Push-Ups
6 Box Jumps 30/24
6 Kettlebell Push Presses/arm 53/35
Time: 11:55 (with 25 lbs. push press)
May 3, 2013
10 toes to bar
20 double unders
AMRAP 12 minutes
Rounds: 7 full rounds + 5 toes to bar
(*60 singles/round)
20 double unders
AMRAP 12 minutes
Rounds: 7 full rounds + 5 toes to bar
(*60 singles/round)
Thursday, May 2, 2013
May 2, 2013
"Helen"
400 M Run
21 Kettlebell Swings 53/35
12 Pull Ups
3 Round
Time 12:12 Rx
I am super excited with this performance! Last night when I looked up the work out, I referred back to my 1st (recorded) Helen time, which was 13:12 and using a 30 lbs. dumbbell. I knew I wanted to beat that time, but I did an additional 5 lbs. on the dumbbell today so I wasn't sure by how much. I'll take the 1 minute improvement!
400 M Run
21 Kettlebell Swings 53/35
12 Pull Ups
3 Round
Time 12:12 Rx
I am super excited with this performance! Last night when I looked up the work out, I referred back to my 1st (recorded) Helen time, which was 13:12 and using a 30 lbs. dumbbell. I knew I wanted to beat that time, but I did an additional 5 lbs. on the dumbbell today so I wasn't sure by how much. I'll take the 1 minute improvement!
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
May 1, 2013
Four rounds for time
run 500 m
rest 90 seconds
**aim for a two minute or less time on each round
Time: 11:47
I changed up this work out a bit so there was no rest period. Each round I ran (lightly) for the 400m, but then tried to sprint for the last 100m. In between each round, I did 20 sit ups. Today was my kind of work out! I always enjoy the cardio, but struggle when it comes to weights.
run 500 m
rest 90 seconds
**aim for a two minute or less time on each round
Time: 11:47
I changed up this work out a bit so there was no rest period. Each round I ran (lightly) for the 400m, but then tried to sprint for the last 100m. In between each round, I did 20 sit ups. Today was my kind of work out! I always enjoy the cardio, but struggle when it comes to weights.
April 30, 2013
Three rounds, 15-12-and 9 reps, for time of:
135/95 pound Thrusters
45/25 pound weighted Pull-ups
For weighted pull-ups, placing a dumbbell between the legs above crossed ankles works great.
Time: 7:21 (55 lbs. thrusters since my back was really tight and sore from the DL yesterday and assisted pull ups with the band...NO added weight!...are you kidding me?)
135/95 pound Thrusters
45/25 pound weighted Pull-ups
For weighted pull-ups, placing a dumbbell between the legs above crossed ankles works great.
Time: 7:21 (55 lbs. thrusters since my back was really tight and sore from the DL yesterday and assisted pull ups with the band...NO added weight!...are you kidding me?)
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