Anyone want to shape up in 2018? A continuing journey.......

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  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    Tomorrow's the big day to finish out my goals for the month.
    I have 100 push-ups left to do to hit 5,000 and I'm doing them in one set even if I have to hold the plank for 5 minutes.
    4.25 miles to go to make 100 for the month (why in the heck did I choose a month that's short 3 days??) so I may have to finish up on Wednesday.

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  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    I'm trying to decide if 5,000 squats is insane.
    I've been told that's way too many, but I dunno, I think it could be done.
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  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    Average of less than 200 per day even with off days.

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  • FoxyRedLaFoxyRedLa Lauren / MI Posts: 4,810
    I'm struggling a bit. A little. I've lost 5 lbs since Xmas. I'm 3lbs behind schedule. My sweets are out of control. Everyday I'm into something. I will not hit my target I set for going to the water park but I'm ok with it. And that might be a problem HEHE. But I will say I know I'm making others jealous. I've noticed some coworkers mocking some of my choices. Which is cool. I just need a nudge. A passion again. Life's been crazy. I'd like to get back on track. Just need to say no. I keep going in the same circle I do well and then eat well. Lose it again and eat again. I have noticed major changes and couldn't be happier. Need to just do it! I did walk tonight and tomorrow is a new day.

    Would also like to add I'm sad the Wings lost hot sauce {Tatar} he will be missed. 
    Oh please let it rain today.
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  • FoxyRedLaFoxyRedLa Lauren / MI Posts: 4,810
    Also meant to add super proud of you guys. You sure are killin it!! Keep it up.
    Oh please let it rain today.
    Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
  • FoxyRedLaFoxyRedLa Lauren / MI Posts: 4,810

    Oh please let it rain today.
    Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    FoxyRedLa said:
    I'm struggling a bit. A little. I've lost 5 lbs since Xmas. I'm 3lbs behind schedule. My sweets are out of control. Everyday I'm into something. I will not hit my target I set for going to the water park but I'm ok with it. And that might be a problem HEHE. But I will say I know I'm making others jealous. I've noticed some coworkers mocking some of my choices. Which is cool. I just need a nudge. A passion again. Life's been crazy. I'd like to get back on track. Just need to say no. I keep going in the same circle I do well and then eat well. Lose it again and eat again. I have noticed major changes and couldn't be happier. Need to just do it! I did walk tonight and tomorrow is a new day.

    Would also like to add I'm sad the Wings lost hot sauce {Tatar} he will be missed. 
    Sweets have been off the charts for me too.  Jelly beans, Reese's eggs, cookies...all night every night for weeks.  Bulk season I guess lol
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  • FoxyRedLaFoxyRedLa Lauren / MI Posts: 4,810
    Thanks gambs! You ARE human. :smiley:
    Oh please let it rain today.
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  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    FoxyRedLa said:
    Thanks gambs! You ARE human. :smiley:
    https://youtu.be/l5-gja10qkw
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  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    Very human, very much.
    There was an Instagram model in the gym this morning and she was...much less human than I lol
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  • curmudgeonesscurmudgeoness Brigadoon, foodie capital Posts: 3,990
    rgambs said:
    Very human, very much.
    There was an Instagram model in the gym this morning and she was...much less human than I lol

    That was me!!
    Just kidding... although my son tells me he is trying to grow my Instagram following by showing my gym pics to everyone he knows: "They're very inspirational!" My kids are sweet, in their own unique ways.

    I aggravated a nearly-healed groin injury when I stepped on my stupid cat. :-( So I'm back to rehabbing. My trainer had me deadlifting heavy (135 might not be a lot for men, but it's plenty for me) today, anyway.

    I'm not making much progress on goal-setting for myself. One of my goals for this week is to set some goals for myself (I know, I know). I'm leaning toward learning new things (dance, tennis, swimming), maybe adding sparring to my self-defense/ jujitsu work. I'd like to do more trail running, but I admit I am more comfortable doing that when my husband can go with me (even though, right now, I'm a lot faster than he is), and between his travel schedule and our busy weekends, there are few opportunities to do that.

    I took a week to dial things down a bit -- traveled to visit my kid, etc. My trainer and my husband had expressed concerns about my weight and suggested that I take that vacation time to try to gain weight (feel free to throw things at me). That turned out to be easier said than done....
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  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    Are you on a mass gainer?

    I finished out my goals this morning!  
    February is my bitch.
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  • markymark550markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,165
    rgambs said:
    Are you on a mass gainer?

    I finished out my goals this morning!  
    February is my bitch.
    :clap: Great job! 
  • ConorKavanaghConorKavanagh Ireland Posts: 1,148
    I only got a short walk in today. It wasn't easy to be motivated as we have a storm coming in that's being referred to as the Beast From The East.
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  • FoxyRedLaFoxyRedLa Lauren / MI Posts: 4,810
    rgambs said:
    Are you on a mass gainer?

    I finished out my goals this morning!  
    February is my bitch.
    U da man!


    Oh please let it rain today.
    Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
  • oftenreadingoftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,845
    rgambs said:
    Are you on a mass gainer?

    I finished out my goals this morning!  
    February is my bitch.

    A day early. Are you a dollar ahead, too? ;)
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    Thanks folks!
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  • curmudgeonesscurmudgeoness Brigadoon, foodie capital Posts: 3,990
    rgambs said:
    Are you on a mass gainer?

    Me? No. The men I know/ who know me were concerned that I was not eating enough (my constant complaints of being hungry might have tipped them off).
    All those who seek to destroy the liberties of a democratic nation ought to know that war is the surest and shortest means to accomplish it.
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,292
    I H-A-A-A-A-T-E,  hate, hate, hate, exercising.  But at 66 I'm getting to look like this:



    That is not me, but closer to what I look like than I want to admit.  I need to do some core strengthening exercises but I can't do them lying on my back face up because that position gives me vertigo.  Any suggestion? 

    Thanks! 
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  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 28,612
    Gambs you are the man! Awesome work everyone. 
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 28,612
    Lifting has been great. I have to get more cardio in!

    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • curmudgeonesscurmudgeoness Brigadoon, foodie capital Posts: 3,990
    Planks... side planks (with leg raises)... hanging leg raises...
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  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    rgambs said:
    Are you on a mass gainer?

    Me? No. The men I know/ who know me were concerned that I was not eating enough (my constant complaints of being hungry might have tipped them off).
    Eat more lady!
    Food is so good, I can't imagine having that problem lol

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  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    mcgruff10 said:
    Lifting has been great. I have to get more cardio in!

    Nice!  I see your runs are getting longer and faster on average.
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  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 28,612
    rgambs said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Lifting has been great. I have to get more cardio in!

    Nice!  I see your runs are getting longer and faster on average.
    trying fun!  cardio is the key to losing my gut.  gotta keep it up!
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • FoxyRedLaFoxyRedLa Lauren / MI Posts: 4,810
    Hey Brian! You can lose some weight without exercise. Intermittent fasting is helping me a lot. I eat 1 to 2 meals a day at the same time. Zero snacking. I choose to only drink water and milk most of the time. Some coffee. 

    I have a cross trainer/elliptical at home. I try to walk 3 days a week. They say walk to lose belly fat. 

    The above is always what I strive for haha hasn't been consistent lately.
    Oh please let it rain today.
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  • curmudgeonesscurmudgeoness Brigadoon, foodie capital Posts: 3,990
    rgambs said:
    rgambs said:
    Are you on a mass gainer?

    Me? No. The men I know/ who know me were concerned that I was not eating enough (my constant complaints of being hungry might have tipped them off).
    Eat more lady!
    Food is so good, I can't imagine having that problem lol

    I'm trying. I suck at dieting -- seriously, I'm the worst ever at it -- so this is an odd position to be in. But my caloric requirement most days is about 3500 calories, and I can't eat much of anything before exercising (especially running), and I can't eat more than a handful of food at a sitting, and I have a bunch of food intolerances. So I tend to run a deficit of 1000 calories a day or so. I try to compensate with doughnuts and wine, lol, but until the Donut Bar opens a store closer to my home that's a twice-monthly fix. Plus I'm trying to eat more protein and oh, maybe drink less. I think I'm the only client my trainer has who is encouraged to take a day off and go eat doughnuts, lol.
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  • curmudgeonesscurmudgeoness Brigadoon, foodie capital Posts: 3,990
    mcgruff10 said:
    Lifting has been great. I have to get more cardio in!


    Oh. That says "abs!" I thought it said "ass," which tends to be more of a priority for women who lift. :insert laughing smiley face here:
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  • markymark550markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,165
    mcgruff10 said:
    Lifting has been great. I have to get more cardio in!

    I really thought half of your abs workouts said ass. :lol: I was thinking you must be doing lots of hip thrusts and glute bridges :lol:

    Great job though! Definitely putting the work in.
  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
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