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

FoxyRedLa

Wow went way over on the sweets today. I'm not too upset

rgambs

How is everyone doing?  
I got 7 hours of sleep last night and it showed in the gum, I crushed it.
3 hour workout including 5 miles in 47 minutes and a new best (by alot) of 600 pushups in 60 minutes.

ConorKavanagh

Bentleyspop said:

Lots of sugar, naturally occurring sugar, in fruit.
So, like everything else, eat it in moderation and spread out over time not eaten all at once.

Yes. That's what I thought you probably meant. I found that out the hard way a couple of days where suddenly in the evening I felt like the floor was coming up from me. I realised I was getting a sugar crash. It was nowhere near the same level of discomfort as when crashing off of actual junk food though, so that was something. I haven't been doing too well with the walking this week but that's mainly due to work schedules.

markymark550

rgambs said:

How is everyone doing?  
I got 7 hours of sleep last night and it showed in the gum, I crushed it.
3 hour workout including 5 miles in 47 minutes and a new best (by alot) of 600 pushups in 60 minutes.

I've been getting some good workouts in the last couple of weeks. Hit a new squat pr today. 245 pounds! Even though my goal was 255, I'm pretty proud of 245. Squats are definitely my weakness in the big barbell movements.

rgambs

markymark550 said:

rgambs said:

How is everyone doing?  
I got 7 hours of sleep last night and it showed in the gum, I crushed it.
3 hour workout including 5 miles in 47 minutes and a new best (by alot) of 600 pushups in 60 minutes.

I've been getting some good workouts in the last couple of weeks. Hit a new squat pr today. 245 pounds! Even though my goal was 255, I'm pretty proud of 245. Squats are definitely my weakness in the big barbell movements.

I don't know how people squat heavy, I can't do it.  I bench more than I squat, but I suppose that's fairly common.

8 days left for the month.
I'm on pace to hit my goals of 100 miles and 5000 pushups, but I'm going to need to stay diligent to make it.  I started a workout calendar for the new year and I'm pretty proud of the fact that it is 100% rigidly honest, I never round up or fudge any numbers.  I used to do that a bit but I've cut it out entirely to keep myself on it.
I will not be meeting my goal of 100 push-ups without pause.  Not happening.  I get stuck between 40 and 55 every time.  I hit 60 once, but dropped at 45 three times in a row.  So, knowing it ouldnt happen I accepted likely failure and set another goal, 5000 for the month.  On Feb 28th I'm going to do a total blowout test and see what I can do.  I will assume the position and stay there as long as I can, pumping out reps with pauses and breaks as needed, but never leaving strict plank and completing reps at least every 5 seconds.  Hopefully I can hit 100 in less than 5 minutes. 
I can see how, if the rules for non-stop only includo staying in position, thousands would be possible.  I did 600 in 60 minutes, but that was sets of 25 and 30, I can see how people could just do sets of 5 for hours on end.

Any suggestions for a challenge next month?
I need to do a pull-up month and a leg month at some point, I figure a pull-up month should be during or just before boating/pool season for obvious reasons.  April and May will be weight loss months.  I guess I should suck it up and do leg month. 

markymark550

rgambs said:

markymark550 said:

rgambs said:

How is everyone doing?  
I got 7 hours of sleep last night and it showed in the gum, I crushed it.
3 hour workout including 5 miles in 47 minutes and a new best (by alot) of 600 pushups in 60 minutes.

I've been getting some good workouts in the last couple of weeks. Hit a new squat pr today. 245 pounds! Even though my goal was 255, I'm pretty proud of 245. Squats are definitely my weakness in the big barbell movements.

I don't know how people squat heavy, I can't do it.  I bench more than I squat, but I suppose that's fairly common.

8 days left for the month.
I'm on pace to hit my goals of 100 miles and 5000 pushups, but I'm going to need to stay diligent to make it.  I started a workout calendar for the new year and I'm pretty proud of the fact that it is 100% rigidly honest, I never round up or fudge any numbers.  I used to do that a bit but I've cut it out entirely to keep myself on it.
I will not be meeting my goal of 100 push-ups without pause.  Not happening.  I get stuck between 40 and 55 every time.  I hit 60 once, but dropped at 45 three times in a row.  So, knowing it ouldnt happen I accepted likely failure and set another goal, 5000 for the month.  On Feb 28th I'm going to do a total blowout test and see what I can do.  I will assume the position and stay there as long as I can, pumping out reps with pauses and breaks as needed, but never leaving strict plank and completing reps at least every 5 seconds.  Hopefully I can hit 100 in less than 5 minutes. 
I can see how, if the rules for non-stop only includo staying in position, thousands would be possible.  I did 600 in 60 minutes, but that was sets of 25 and 30, I can see how people could just do sets of 5 for hours on end.

Any suggestions for a challenge next month?
I need to do a pull-up month and a leg month at some point, I figure a pull-up month should be during or just before boating/pool season for obvious reasons.  April and May will be weight loss months.  I guess I should suck it up and do leg month. 

The weight isn't bad on my legs when squatting (it's bad the next day though lol). My problem is getting comfortable with the weight on my back.

Don't give up on the 100 goal. It may take more than a month to get there, but if you keep at it you'll get that 100. 5000 for the month is impressive though. Kudos to you for that.

A pull up challenge would be good. I think more people would do an abs challenge right before boating/pool season. Everybody wants to show off their 6-pack (if they have it).

rgambs

markymark550 said:

rgambs said:

markymark550 said:

rgambs said:

How is everyone doing?  
I got 7 hours of sleep last night and it showed in the gum, I crushed it.
3 hour workout including 5 miles in 47 minutes and a new best (by alot) of 600 pushups in 60 minutes.

I've been getting some good workouts in the last couple of weeks. Hit a new squat pr today. 245 pounds! Even though my goal was 255, I'm pretty proud of 245. Squats are definitely my weakness in the big barbell movements.

I don't know how people squat heavy, I can't do it.  I bench more than I squat, but I suppose that's fairly common.

8 days left for the month.
I'm on pace to hit my goals of 100 miles and 5000 pushups, but I'm going to need to stay diligent to make it.  I started a workout calendar for the new year and I'm pretty proud of the fact that it is 100% rigidly honest, I never round up or fudge any numbers.  I used to do that a bit but I've cut it out entirely to keep myself on it.
I will not be meeting my goal of 100 push-ups without pause.  Not happening.  I get stuck between 40 and 55 every time.  I hit 60 once, but dropped at 45 three times in a row.  So, knowing it ouldnt happen I accepted likely failure and set another goal, 5000 for the month.  On Feb 28th I'm going to do a total blowout test and see what I can do.  I will assume the position and stay there as long as I can, pumping out reps with pauses and breaks as needed, but never leaving strict plank and completing reps at least every 5 seconds.  Hopefully I can hit 100 in less than 5 minutes. 
I can see how, if the rules for non-stop only includo staying in position, thousands would be possible.  I did 600 in 60 minutes, but that was sets of 25 and 30, I can see how people could just do sets of 5 for hours on end.

Any suggestions for a challenge next month?
I need to do a pull-up month and a leg month at some point, I figure a pull-up month should be during or just before boating/pool season for obvious reasons.  April and May will be weight loss months.  I guess I should suck it up and do leg month. 

The weight isn't bad on my legs when squatting (it's bad the next day though lol). My problem is getting comfortable with the weight on my back.

Don't give up on the 100 goal. It may take more than a month to get there, but if you keep at it you'll get that 100. 5000 for the month is impressive though. Kudos to you for that.

A pull up challenge would be good. I think more people would do an abs challenge right before boating/pool season. Everybody wants to show off their 6-pack (if they have it).

Yeah I don't think that's happening lol
If I lose another 20 lbs maybe, but even when I was 145lbs (180 now) and fit as a fiddle (competitive varsity wrestler) I didn't have visible abs.

I think leg month is the only responsible option because it's the least appealing.  Leg days suck and actually giving more than 75% effort is really hard to do.  It's not a strength or an aesthetic strong point so the psychological feedback is weak and discouraging.
I'd much rather do a back or arm focus, but I already give it my all on those days, twice a week.  I've seen a few studies that show that leg workouts increase muscle and strength gains in the upper body, so I'm hoping that plays out.
I saw one specifically that showed the best upper body gains through pairing high rep hypertrophy leg workouts with low rep strength workouts for upper body.  That suits a "leg month" pretty well.  I can set a goal for total squats and I can bust out sets of 25-50 as filler between intense, heavy upper sets.

markymark550

Deadlift test day today. New max at 265! Really pumped about that. Followed that with a pretty intense back/biceps session. Gonna sleep well tonight!

rgambs

markymark550 said:

Deadlift test day today. New max at 265! Really pumped about that. Followed that with a pretty intense back/biceps session. Gonna sleep well tonight!

Nice pull!  Beast mode!
I am still on pace to meet my goals but I'm getting run down.

My last off day was 9 days ago and there are 5 days left in the month, I don't think I can afford to take one off unless I'm going to have a monster day to make up for it.
Today was 300 push-ups and 4 miles, plus some accessory work.

markymark550

rgambs said:

markymark550 said:

Deadlift test day today. New max at 265! Really pumped about that. Followed that with a pretty intense back/biceps session. Gonna sleep well tonight!

Nice pull!  Beast mode!
I am still on pace to meet my goals but I'm getting run down.

My last off day was 9 days ago and there are 5 days left in the month, I don't think I can afford to take one off unless I'm going to have a monster day to make up for it.
Today was 300 push-ups and 4 miles, plus some accessory work.

Thanks! I felt like a beast after that pull lol. Inching closer to my goal of 315 by year end.

I've got faith in you and you can meet your goals. Get it done!

rgambs

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.

rgambs

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.

rgambs

Average of less than 200 per day even with off days.

FoxyRedLa

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. 

FoxyRedLa

Also meant to add super proud of you guys. You sure are killin it!! Keep it up.

FoxyRedLa

rgambs

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

FoxyRedLa

Thanks gambs! You ARE human.

rgambs

FoxyRedLa said:

Thanks gambs! You ARE human.

https://youtu.be/l5-gja10qkw

rgambs

Very human, very much.
There was an Instagram model in the gym this morning and she was...much less human than I lol