Since it's the End of the blog...

I created a new blog called "the Road to CrossFit"..hehe..get it Road to Cross...Fit..Ok i'm corny just wanted to continue on with progress and daily WOD's. You guys are more than welcome to join in and used it as a Work-out/Food Journal to keep each other motivated!!

Remember most of us have kids now and ALL of us are not getting any younger, we need to stay healthy and strong plus looking pretty good is darn good side effect. The next goal is to be FIT for LIFE!!! Good Luck guys and Thanks to everyone that participated and I look forward seeing you on "The Road to CrossFit"....

8-26-10 WOD / Run-Swing-Sit

Today's WOD: For Time

4 Rounds of

200m Run (.12 miles)

15 Kettlebell Swings

30 Situps

Results: 12:05 min...not too bad still aiming for 10 min...oh well..

And Then There is ONE...

Keep up the good work Jerome... I don't know where you find the time... But I guess I'll be making out the check to Jerome Martin. Much deserved.

We are proud of your success and your goals. Good Job.

8-24-10 WOD / Ring Dips - Ring Pushups + BONUS

Today's WOD: For Time

21-15-9 Reps of

Ring Dips
RIng Pushups

Results: 11:15 meh...shooting for under 10 min..oh well...

2nd WOD:

100 Pullups for time

Results: Another Personal Record for the day 11:51 WOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!

8-20-10 WOD's / RUN-PULL-DIP

AM WOD:

5K RUN

Results: 31:27 booo... 5:00 am runs are not my thing anymore...he..he I look forward to long sleeps nowadays... ;P

PM WOD:

For Time

5 Rounds of:

21 Pullups

21 Ring Dips

Results: 35:32 no Bad!! It usually takes me 20+ min for the pullup alone!! WOOT I think I'm doing major progress with my pullups plus my new setup could have been the biggest factor...WooT!

8-18-10 WOD's / Challenge WOD's

Challenging myself to do 4 WOD's today so here it goes...

1st WOD:
For time
3 Rounds of:
50 pushups
50 situps
50 squats
Results: 18:47 boo..kinda hard to do @ work, sweating my arse off..lmao!!

2nd WOD:
10 Rounds of:
L-sits for 10sec.
Results: Done, a bit harder after the 1st WOD

3rd WOD:
For time
Run 2 miles
Results: 19:53 *argh*...

4th WOD:

I decided to sleep lmao!!
Results: More Sleep..;P

8-13-10 WOD / "5K"

Today's WOD:

For Time:

Run 5K

Results: 30:55 meh...always dragging my ass when I run early in the morning!!...lol

8-12-10 WOD's /AM - Mid AM - PM

First Wod of the day:

2 Rounds of:

Alt. Shoulder Press (15 bs) - 15 reps
In and Out Bicep curls (15lbs) - 30 reps (15 each)
2 Arm Tricep Kickbacks (15lbs) - 15 reps

Weighted Stationary Lunges (15lbs) - 30 reps (15 each)
Weighted 3 Way calf raises (15lbs) - 45 reps (15 each)

Weighted Shoulder Circles (15lbs) - 14 reps (7 each counter and clockwise)
Static Arm Curls - 30 reps (15 each)
Tricep Extensions - 30 reps (15 each)

RESULTS: My arms are still shaking!!! lol

Second WOD for the Day:

For Time:
Run 2 miles

Results: 19:00 shaved off 1 minute from yesterdays run..WoooT!....

Third WOD for the Day:

3 Rounds of:
15 Crunches with weights (30 lbs)
15 Scissors kicks (2ct)
15 Flutter kicks (2ct)
15 In and Out Planks (2ct)
30 Upright Oblique crunches (15 each side)

Results: Not too shabby...but it works!...now on with the Fourth!

Fourth WOD for the Day:

SLEEP!!!!

Results: ZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzZzzzzzz.....

8-11-10 WOD / "RUN-SWING-PUSH-PULL"

AM WOD:

For Time:

Run 2 miles

Results: 20:00. Ran 2 miles during lunch, went home and used the treadmill too hot to run outside for me..hehehe...

PM WOD:

4 sets

30 sec ON and 30 sec OFF of:

Kettlebell swings 1 pood

Ring pushups

Pullups

Results: Swings=13/13/14/14 ; Ring pushups=15/16/15/10 ; Pullups=12/8/8/6

Results

8-10-10 WOD / "CHINUPS-RING DIPS-V UPS"

TODAY'S WOD:

For Time:

10-9-8-7-6-4-5-3-2-1 Reps of

Chin-ups

Ring dips

V-ups

Results: 16:03 meh..was shooting for 10 min but oh well...

Study: Belly bulge can be deadly for older adults

If your pants are feeling a bit tight around the waistline, take note: Belly bulge can be deadly for older adults, even those who aren't overweight or obese by other measures.

One of the largest studies to examine the dangers of abdominal fat suggests men and women with the biggest waistlines have twice the risk of dying over a decade compared to those with the smallest tummies.

Surprisingly, bigger waists carry a greater risk of death even for people whose weight is "normal" by the body mass index, or BMI, a standard measure based on weight and height.

"Even if you haven't had a noticeable weight gain, if you notice your waist size increasing that's an important sign," said lead author Eric Jacobs of theAmerican Cancer Society, which funded the study. "It's time to eat better and start exercising more."

Other research has linked waist size to dementia, heart disease, asthmaand breast cancer.

Bulging bellies are a problem for most Americans older than 50. It's estimated that more than half of older men and more than 70 percent of older women have bigger waistlines than recommended. And it's a growing problem: Average waistlines have expanded by about an inch per decade since the 1960s.

To check your girth, wrap a tape measure around your waist at the navel. No fair sucking in your bulge. Men should have a waist circumference no larger than 40 inches. For women, the limit is 35 inches.

The new study, appearing in Monday's Archives of Internal Medicine, is the first to analyze waist size and deaths for people in three BMI categories: normal,overweight and obese. In all three groups, waist size was linked to higher risk.

About 2 percent of people in the study had normal BMI numbers but larger than recommended waists. Jacobs said the risk increased progressively with increasing waist size, even at waist sizes well below what might be considered too large.

The study used data from more than 100,000 people who were followed from 1997 to 2006. Nearly 15,000 people died during that time.

The researchers crunched numbers on waist circumference, height and weight to draw conclusions about who was more likely to die. Study participants measured their own waists, so some honest mistakes and wishful fudging could have been included, the authors acknowledged.

Four extra inches around the waist increased the risk of dying from between 15 percent to 25 percent. Oddly, the strongest link — 25 percent — was in women with normal BMI.

People with bigger waists had a higher risk of death from causes including respiratory illnesses, heart disease and cancer.

The study was observational, a less rigorous approach that means the deaths could have been caused by factors other than waist size. But the researchers did take into account other risk factors for poor health, such as smoking and alcohol use.

Some older adults gain belly fat while they lose muscle mass, Jacobs said, so while they may not be getting heavier, they're changing shape — and that's taking a toll.

A tape measure, or a belt that doesn't buckle the way it used to, "may tell you things your scale doesn't," Jacobs said.

Fat stored behind the abdominal wall may be more harmful than fat stored on the hips and thighs. Some scientists believe belly fat secretes proteins and hormones that contribute to inflammation, interfere with how the body processes insulinand raise cholesterol levels.

But Dr. Samuel Klein, an obesity expert at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, is skeptical about that theory. Removing belly fat surgically doesn't lead to health improvements. That may mean it's simply a stand-in for some other culprit that is causing both belly fat and poor health. Klein wasn't involved in the new research. Klein said the new study, while showing a link between waist size and mortality, doesn't pinpoint exactly how much belly fat is dangerous for normal, overweight and obese people. The 40-inch for men and 35-inch for women cutoff points are irrelevant for many people, he said. What can be done to fight belly fat? It's the same advice as for losing weight. Eat fewer calories and burn more through walking, bicycling and other aerobic exercise. "Sit-ups are useless," Klein said. ___ Online: Archives: http://www.archinternmed.com

...and Noooow the End is near so...

WAKE UP!! PEOPLE!!! ARE YOU GUYS STILL IN THE COMPETITION IF NOT JUST SEND ME YOUR $50 BUCKS!!! I'll send you my paypal account also!! I see no weigh-ins pics except for Marge...Hey Phil you might wanna round this guys up just to make sure they now where to send MY $50...Muahahahahah!!

8-9-10 WOD / "QUARTERED ANGIE"

Decided to take 3 days off for some much needed rest, today's WOD I didn't time it because didn't want to over exert myself on my first day back.

WOD:

4 rounds of

25 pull-ups

25 push-ups

25 sit-ups

25 squats

Results: FINISHED...but felt a bit nauseated BUT no throwing up!! I guess I shocked my systems today ..hahaha...

8-4-10 WOD / "BURPEES-PULLUP-SITUPS"

WOD:

FOR TIME

3 sets of

15 Burpess

20 Pullups

25 Situps

Results: 17:25 not bad but more practice!!!

8-3-10 WOD/ "LUNGES/R.DIPS"

WOD
For Time:

21-18-15-12-9-6-3 Reps of
Walking Lunges
Ring Dips

Results: 12:07 min.

July Weigh-In #'s

Free admission to the "GUNS" SHOW!! ..muahahahaahaha!!!

Prev. Weight: 161.2 lbs
Current Weight: 160.8 lbs
Weight loss: .4 lbs

No big changes, I really have to be good in terms of what I eat, that's keeping my belly fat alive..lol... I have to focus on nutrition this month in order for me to lose these flabby lower abs!!

Stats

Weight 120...pictures to follow.

7-31-10 WOD / RUN

Today's WOD:

For Time

Run 5K

Results: 29:15 min...meh...felt heavy running again I need to spend more time running to get faster...oh well practice..practice...practice...

7-30-10 WOD / AM

Am Work WOD:

2 Rounds of
50 pushups
50 situps
50 flutter kicks (2ct)

and an hour and a half later...

2 more rounds of
50 pushups
50 situps
50 flutter kciks (1ct)

@ 2:00 1 round of P90X Shoulders and Arms and YES all the staff brought their own weights..Awesome! only used 10lbs though...

7-28-10 WOD / "R.DIPS/R.PUSHUPS/R.ROWS"

Another Ring Play WOD.

WOD:

3 Rounds of

25 Ring Dips

25 Ring Pushups

25 Ring Rows

Results: Finished the workout but didn't time it. The Rows are kinda fun and exhausting as well.

7-27-10 WOD / SWIM

Felt like a swim so Abby and I went to the pool and swam for 15-20 min. Summer is only here for few months so take advantage of pool time!!!

7-26-10 WOD / "ANGIE"

Another go for "Angie" but this time with full kip pull-ups and also decided to time each individual workout.

WOD: "ANGIE"

100 pullups

100 pushups

100 situps

100 squats

RESULTS:

pullups = 21:37

pushups = 5:31

situps = 4:32

squats = 2:49

TOTAL = 34:29 *i think I calculated that right..he..he* NOT BAD!!! My pullups are still slow but I'm surprised with my pushups I think I can pushed faster but those pullups drained me a bit but with my situps I was doing above 5 min before but today I manage to do less than 5 YES!!! and my squats was always been my stronger point. Funny thing about these #'s is that I was expecting it to go up but it was going down as I go further with my workout kinda cool that I was speeding up as I go along.

This motivates me ALOT!!!

Bring EEEETTT!!! I know I'm suppose to Rest today but hell watching this I want to do some 100 kipping pullups for time!!...YEAH!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuNZjP31pKI&feature=related

how do you imbed vids here?? oh well click the link!!

7-23-10 WOD / @ Work WOD

Here's the rundown of @ work's WOD:

AM
3 Rounds of:
15 jumping jack's
15 jumping alternate lunges
15 pushups
15 ab crunches
15 elbows to knee crunches
15 sec plank
15 sec jog

PM
3 Rounds of
15 squats
15 knee-up (marching)
15 staright arms and legs march
15 dips
15 pushups

Results: I should bring extra clothes to work nowadays, it's was pretty good cardio WOD!

BRING ETT!!!

7-22-10 WOD / "CINDY"

My third go for "Cindy"...

WOD: "CINDY"

AMRAP in 20 min of

5 Pullups

10 Pushups

15 Squats

RESULTS: My Best PR(Personal Record) so far 15 ROUNDS !!!!! wooTTTT!!! The last 2 times I can only manage to go 10 rounds. Next time aiming for 20 woot!

7-21-10 WOD / "RUN-SWINGS-SITUPS"

Here's today's WOD:

4 Rounds of

200m Run (.12 miles)

15 Kettlebell Swings

30 Sit-ups

Results: 12:56 not bad was aiming for 10:00 but still slow with sit-ups..oh well...

7-20-10 WOD / AM and PM

So here's my AM WOD @ work:

First Round: 10:00 am
3 Sets of :
15 Jumping Jack's
15Mtn Climbers
15 Elbow Twist
15 Alt. Lunges (15 left and 15 right)
15 sec. Jog in place

Second Round: 3:00 pm
Same as above

Results: DONE! It was pretty good cardio WOD a nicer way to wake up at work instead of coffee...funny no one makes a cup of coffee anymore in the afternoons lol...


My PM WOD plan:

5 Rounds of: (max = without getting off the bar or rings)
Max Reps of Ring Dips
Max Rep of Pullups

Woot Bring EEETTTT!!!! Will update you guys later for the PM WOD with results.

Results: Ring Dips 16/10/10/7/9

Pullups 12/10/9/6/10

Still needs more work with both exercises, my goal for both to at least manage to do 20 max reps each...practice..practice!!!!

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (CH 38)

Haven't posted cuz been away on a little Staycation. Downside of staycations: when you get back. I don't feel like doing anything right now. MUST SNAP OUT OF IT!

WHatha!!!....

Gained 5 lbs...CRAP!!!...it's like the more i work out the more weight i put on...I'm not going to win this competition gaining muscles..lmao!! Gotta run..baby..run!!!

7-17-10 WOD / "HSPU-DIPS-SWINGS"

Early morning WOD is brutal especially when you have an empty stomach!!! Well No Fuel No GO!! I did poorly with my reps today..oh well till next time...

WOD:

1st Round:

Max reps for 5 sets of

HSPU (modified)

Results: 21/14/17/10/16 BoooooooO!!!!!

2nd Round:

3 Sets of

10 Rings dips

20 Kettlebell swings (1 pood)

Results: did ok but I could have gone faster and even deeper with my dips, i think...next time more eggs..lol...

7-16-10 WOD / "RUN-PUSH-SIT"

Another go for Run-Pushup-Situp. My previous time was 14:37.

For time:

400m Run (.25 miles)

40 Pushups

40 Situps

300m Run (.19 miles)

30 Pushups

30 Situps

200m Run (.12 miles)

20 Pushups

20 Situps

100m Run (.06 miles)

10 Pushups

10 Situps

Results: 11:45 WOOOHOOOOOO!!!! 2:52 Faster YESsSSSS!!! next time gotta go for 10 min or less!!!

7-15-10 WOD / AM WOD...

My boss got in on the band wagon so 8:45 am this morning she has some nice WOD for all of us today.

AM WOD: Part 1
For 3 rounds straight

15 Jumping Jacks
15 Moutntain Climbers
15 Upright Knees-to Elbow Twist
15 Alt. Lunges (15 left and 15 right)
15 sec. Jog in place

Results: A pretty good warm-up got my heart pumping and ready for more..lol...She's actually discussing after lunch routines already..YES!!!!..lol...Stay tuned for Part 2!!

Part 2

a simple one

3 rounds of

30 calf raises ala P90x (10 in/10 straight/10 out)
15 squats

Now that's done on with the PM WOD..wooot!..

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (CH 37)

Morning - CardioX (Completed), extra Lunges with Tristan. Kid was out like a lamp! He's my new favorite workout accessory :)

Late evening - haven't decided yet. Maybe core....hmmmm

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (CH 36)

Completed -Kenpo, Shoulders and Arms

I feel sooo gross!!! I feel sooo guilty for eating all those nasty things in the past two weeks. My body is really paying for it.

7-13-10 WOD / PM WOD "SQUATS-PUSHUPS-KTE"

Pretty light and easy, I didn't time this one either...

WOD:

(A) 5 rounds of

5 Front Squats (with 40lbs dumbbell (20 each hand))

I need heavier dumbbells!! or even better an Oly Bar!!

(B) 21-15-9 reps of

Pushups

KTE (knee-to-elbow)

I decided to have Abby climb on my back as a 45lbs weight for the first 21 reps of pushups was going to have her climb my back again but Emma started crying and she had to be entertained!! so there goes my weights..hehehe...

Overall an easy and light WOD...

7-13-10 WOD / AM WOD "SIT-UPS & BACK EXT"

Another @ Work WOD:

Forgot to time this one oh well....

3 Rounds

50 sit-ups
50 back extensions

DONE!

7-12-10 WOD / "RING PLAY"

Quick and effective!! I love Oly Rings!! hehehe...

WOD:

For Time

21-15-9 Reps of

Ring Dips

Ring Push-ups

Results: 14:52 took my time but next time will definitely go faster with better form..Also Fish Oil helps with joint pains too awesome!!

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (CH 35)

Okay...today is the day, I stop eating like a pig. I stocked up on some groceries, so I'm ready. I think. I have 2 weeks to get back in shape after 2 weeks of laziness and food binges. Plyo today and core.

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Okay, I'm an 1/8 into my Plyo workout, and I just had to stop and write this. I feel like crap. I've never felt like this before. Usually, I can get through Plyo with no issues. Flashback to 2 weeks ago, where I would stuff my face in cupcakes and burgers. I was naive enough to think that getting back into the thick of things would be easy. Boy oh boy, where's my dunce cap?? I hope I survive this. Let this be a lesson to all of YOU as I point my imaginary loaf of bread in the air.

7-11-10 WOD / PULL-UPS

Time to switch to weight lifting soon ohh yeah!!...

WOD:

For Time

3 Weighted Pull-ups (20lbs/35 lbs)

5 Strict Pull-ups

7 Kipping Pull-ups

Results: 48:59 too slow!!! Darn weighted pull-ups was a killer!!

Weights for:

1st & 2nd/5th & 6th/9th & 10th rounds = 35lbs pull-ups (use a dip belt)

3rd & 4th/7th & 8th rounds = 20 lbs pull-ups

7-10-10 WOD / Practice Hollow Rock & L-sits

Max Hold for 5 Rounds:

Hollow Rock

L-Sits

Results: Hollow Rock 30sec/25 sec/20 sec/26 sec/25 sec

L-Sits 15 sec/15 sec/15 sec/15 sec/15 sec

I was going to go for a interval run after but the abs workout drained me a bit *argh* plus morning workouts except for an easy run is little difficult for me...no fuel to burn hehehe...I need my eggs...now i'm hungry!! Enjoy the Weekend!!

7-9-10 WOD / RUN-STEPS-CHINUPS-SWINGS-PUSHUPS

Today's WOD:

10 Rounds

For Time

200m run (.124 miles)

13 stairs steps up

5 chinups

10 kettlebell swings 1 pood

15 pushups

13 stair steps down

Results: 36:26 I added the stairs because the pullup bar is on top of the basement stairs and my treadmill is in the basement it's really 9 rounds of stairs down and 10 up.

TOTAL: 2,000 meters (1.24 miles) /130 steps-up/50 chinups/100 kb swings/ 150 pushups/117 steps-down.

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (CH 34)

Haven't posted cuz been lazy. This heat is getting to me. You know what would motivate me though?? THIS ---->

I'll start again tomorrow....maybe.

7-8-10 WOD / AM Practice L-Sits and Hollow Rock

WOD:

30 sec hold for 3 rounds of

L-Sits
Hollow Rock

Results: Did pretty good with the hollow rock but ended up only doing 20 seconds on the L-sits and even then at the 3rd round of L-sits my legs just gave out..oh well more practice!!

7-7-10 WOD / PM SWIM

Taking advantage while our pool is open for the summer...

WOD:

20-30 min Freestyle Swim

Results: FUN...FUN... Abby and I liked it cuz it's soooo darn HOT outside!! The pool was nice and refreshing, went for few laps but I need more practice with swimming.

7-7-10 WOD / AM WOD - SQUATS-PUSHUPS

Decided to do a Morning WOD @ work:

WOD:

On the minute for 15 min.

21 Squats
7 Pushups

DOOONE!!!!! Results : 315 Squats / 105 Pushups in 15 min!!! oh yeah!!..Now i'm sweating like a PIG @ work!! *note to self: Bring extra clothes when doing WOD's @ work*..hehehe...

7-6-10 WOD / "HELEN" PLUS BONUS

Today's WOD: "HELEN"

3 Rounds for time

400m Run (.25 miles)

21 Kettlebell 35lbs swings

12 Pullups

Results: 16:24 Still slow with pull-ups needs more practice...

Bonus:

Max Hold for 3 rounds

L sits and Hollow Rock practice (google hollow rock awesome ab workout)

Results: L-sits = 20 sec./20 sec. / 10 sec.

Hollow Rock = 20 sec. /20 sec. / 20 sec.

Also practiced L-sits this morning for 10 rounds for 10 sec hold finished all rounds!! Sweet!

7-5-10 WOD / PUSHUPS-SITUPS-SQUATS

Overall better than my last pushup-situps-squats combo!! last time I ended up not finishing and throwing up, but today I finished.

WOD: For time

3 Rounds of

50 Pushups

50 Situps

50 Squats

Results: 24:14 and COMPLETED!!...more practice..more practice...

Half Way Mark total points tally:

Marge - 28 points

Jerome - 27 points

Brian - 26 points

Philip - 13 points

Jenny - 7 points

Brian N - 5 points

Martha - 4 points

Mickey - 0 points

Angelica - 0 points

Patrick - 0 points

We're at the half way point.. Everyone's got less than 3 months left before the reward of $500 smackers...

Good luck everyone...

End of May - Early June Winners

Here's the points break-down for end of May/early June:

1st place = 01% = Jerome = 10 points
2nd place = +01.9% = Brian A = 09 points
3rd place = +09.9% = Marge = 08 points

Failure to submit weight loss will result to zero points:

Philip = 0 points
Patrick = 0 points
Mickey = 0 points
Angelica = 0 points

Jenny = 0 points

Martha = 0 points

Brian N = 0 points.

End of April - Early May Winners

Sorry for the delay... Been busy @ work & home. Couldn't make time for the blog... Thanks NYSE, 7406Ave, PS3, and RDR.

Ok, back onto the rewards:

Here's the points break-down for end of April/early May:

1st place = 04% = Marge = 10 points
2nd place = 03.60% = Jerome = 09 points
3rd place = 0% = Brian A = 08 points
4th place = +4% = Philip = 07 points

Failure to submit weight loss will result to zero points:

Patrick = 0 points
Mickey = 0 points
Angelica = 0 points

Jenny = 0 points

Martha = 0 points

Brian N = 0 points.

1 POOD!!!

Oh yeah...this arrived yesterday!!! July is going to be one tough month!!! Bring on the PAIN!!!..Muahahahahahahaha!!!!

1 pood = 16kg = 35lbs Kettlebell!!

7-3-10 WOD / Relaxed RUN

I know I can be too stubborn, suppose to rest but woke up early and everyone is still asleep so why not go for a run right?! Unfortunately, I kinda messed up my shoulders from yesterday's WOD so most likely will relaxing for a couple of days..will see..hehe...

WOD:

Run 3 miles

Took me 35 min. oh well slow but it was a relaxed run after all..lol...

7-2-10 WOD / "TENS"

I named this WOD "TENS"...

WOD:

10 Rounds for Time

10 Pullups

10 Ring dips

10 Situps

10 Squats

Results: 43:48 min SLOOOOOOWWWW...I have to practice more on the rings and pullups both slowed me down big time...plus I can barley lift my arms as I type this blog...my elbows and shoulders are DONE for the weekend!!..lol...I might have over worked the rings for this week. Oh well!! I'm looking forward for tomorrow's REST DAAAAYYYY!!!...

7-1-10 WOD / Tabata Run

Just a quick Tabata Run for today...

WOD:

Tabata Run (20 sec on , 10 sec off for 8 Rounds)

12% Full incline on the treadmill

7 mph

Was pretty easy the first 6 rounds then the last 2 got tougher...I think 7mph is a little slow next will shoot for 8mph...BRING EEEETTTTT!!!!

7-1-10 Work Day Challenge / LUNGES

Got my Boss and most of my staff doing work-outs with me..AWESOME!!!

Todays Challenge: (partition through out the day)

5 Rounds of

30 Walking Lunges

1st and 2nd Rounds DONE!!!
3rd Round DONE!!
4th and 5th DOOOOONNNEEE!!! wooohooo!!

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (CH 33)

Current Weight: 118

Last Month Weight: 122

% Lost: 3.3

Lbs Lost: 4

Next Month's Goals:

Loose another 5 lbs and weigh 113 lbs.

Toner arms

Tighter abs

Join Crossfit Gym

Start Conditioning for Tough Mudder Competition

June Weigh-In

Well not too good for me since I gained a few lbs. and did not get a 6 pack for my b-day..lol...

Prev. Weight: 159 lbs

Current Weight: 161.2 lbs

Weight Gained: 2.2 lbs *boooo*

I just a have feeling it might be muscle weight...hmm..whatcha think..lol...oh yeah funny name for weigh scale..THINNER...hehe

6-30-10 WOD / "MICHAEL" & "FRAN" PART 2

Another take on "Michael" and "Fran" today...

1st WOD:

"MICHAEL"

3 Rounds of

800m(.5 miles)

50 Sit-ups

50 Back extension

Results: Finished in 25:02 WOOOT!!!! 1:37 faster than previous..WooooT!!!

2nd WOD:

"FRAN"

21-15-9 Reps of

40 lbs Dumbbell Thrusters

Pullups

Results: Finished in 13:47 WHAAAAT WOOHOOOOO!!!! 3:29 faster than previous hellz yeah!!!!...lol

6-30-10 Work-Day Challenge / PUSHUPS

An easy one today 200 reps of pushups (partition the reps through out the day to reach 200 reps)

30 reps @ 10:30
50 reps @11:23 WOW!!! I didn't know I can do 50 straight AWESOME!!!
40 reps @ 12:54
50 reps @ 2:58 Sweeet!
30 reps @ 3:52 DOOOONNNEE!!!!!!!

Now I have to figure out which WOD to do later..hmmm...

6-29-10 WOD / "JT"

*Note to self* DO NOT practice l-sits all day and do rings dips or any ring workouts for that matter!!!...My left elbow is acting up right now I guess I put too much strain on them today..*crap*...live and learn..lol...

WOD: "JT" for time

21-15-9 Reps of

HSPU (handstand pushups modified)

Ring Dips

Pushups

Results: Finished in 18:13 min...My time would have been better if I didn't do too much l-sits..lol..

6-29-10 Work-Day Challenge part 2 Another "L" Day!!

3 Rounds of 15 sec. L-Sits all day every hour...

1st Round 8:46 DONE
2nd Round 9:46 DONE
3rd Round 10:46 DONE
4th Round 11:46 DONE
5th Round 12:46 DONE
6th Round 1:46 DONE
7th Round 2:46 DONE
8th Round 3:46 DONE
9th Round 4:46 DONE!!!!!!

Ok now on with the daily WOD...woot!

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (CH 32)

All, meet my newest best friend, Humidity. Humidity, I'd like to introduce you to all.

I just lost 1/3 of my water weight just by typing this post. Onto hardcore stuff, like walking upstairs.

On a serious note:

Plyo - completed

Back and Biceps - completed

Ab RipperX - completed

Question? How does one compete with Olympic Rings?

6-27-10 WOD / PUSHUPS-SITUPS-SQUATS

The workout seemed simple enough but for some reason it took me 21:58 min and had a headache in the second round and threw-up as well...YUCK!!! so I decided to stop because my headache was getting worse, weird...and it sucked i didn't get to finish all the rounds...*argh*

WOD: For time

3 Rounds of

50 pushups

50 situps

50 squats

Results: 21:58 and finished only 2 rounds (puking time included)

Total reps: 100 pushups/situps/squats

6-26-10 WOD / Ring Dips-Pullups-HSPU

So we begin once more...

WOD: For Time

5 Rounds of

10 Rings Dips

15 Pullups

20 HSPU (modified)

Results: 50 ring dips / 75 pullups / 100 HSPU in 39:51...slow but still in the race!!!..BRING EEEETTTTT!!!!!...

My New TOY just Arrived!!!

SMILEY FACE..LOL...

Woohooo...So it BEGINS!!!!

Down but NOT OUT!!!....

Not a great day celebrating my 33rd B-day sick as a dog yesterday...but thanks to Shil got me motivated again to bring more PAIN!!!..hehe...Kinda weird getting excited with a new weight scale as a b-day present..oh YEAH it's DIGITAL!!..lmao!!!...waiting for my Olympic rings to come soon enough and possibly a 35lbs ketlebells too..ohh man..so excited to get better for more and new workouts!!! But for now will have plenty of rest...stay tuned ..Oh yeah!! BREEENGGG ETTT!!!!!!....

muscle-ups...ring dips...ring pushups here I come!!!!.....

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (CH 31)

Apparently, weak quads generally means weak knees, so I decided to work out my legs and back using P90x.

Also, completed ab ripper x.

Me hungry...time for lunch!

Motivational music: A-Ha's "Take on Me"

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (CH 30)

Light workout today. Just Yoga. Did manage to sweat up a storm. My left knee's MO is Patellar Tendinopathy. Not fun...not pretty. Are my tough mudder days over before it begins??? Tum...tum...tum...tune in next time.

6-22-10 WOD / "FRAN"

Decided to go on with my workouts sick and all...felt a little better but overall not a bad WOD time for "Fran" (40lbs)...

WOD: For time

FRAN

21-15-9 Reps of

Dumbbell Thursters (40lbs)

Pullups

Finished in 13:17 not bad for a sick day...;P

This Sucks!!...

Been fighting a head cold since Friday night and been resting for 3 days now and I feel like I should suck it up and go on with my workouts, but a part of me thinks If I do I will just make it worst and my WOD performance will suffer anyway due to the COLD!!..*argh*... kinda hard to get a good enough sleep/rest especially Emma is sick as well...*argh* DAYCARE SUCKS!!!

Anyway just venting out cuz I want to work-out but not feeling 100% and I feel like I will lose all my hard work If I skip one more day...oh well I hope you guys are doing better than me..*argh*

Happy Father's Day to all....

Enjoy a break from all the exercises and spend time with the Father's.

Happy Father's Day.

6-18-10 WOD / "MARY' AND COMPANY

Went for timed WOD's didn't do too well with rounds still needs more practice with pull-ups...

1st WOD: "Mary"

AMRAP (as many rounds as possible) in 20 min.

5 Handstand Pushups (modified)

10 Pistols (one legged squats, 5 reps each leg)

15 Pullups (kip)

Results : 5 Rounds (went over a bit over 20 min, still slow with pullups)

2nd WOD:

AMRAP in 12 min.

10 Pushups

15 Situps

20m Walking Lunge

Results: 6 Rounds. Walking lunge is new to my routine it's pretty good and I know my leg muscles will hurt tomorrow and my ARSE!!!

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (CH 29)

Didn't get a chance to run yesterday, so double cardio for today. WOD as follows

Run 3.2 miles...only 1 mile, knee started tightening up. Will try again tonight.

P90x - Plyo

P90x - Shoulder & Arms COMPLETED

6-17-10 WOD / Work-Day Challenge!!! All Day L-SIT

Anybody wanna join in??!!

Here's my challenge for today"

3 rounds for 15 seconds
do an L-Sit every hour of work!!! Google L-Sit !!...;P ENJOY!!!

1st Round 8:30 DONE
2nd Round 9:30 DONE
3rd Round 10:30 DONE
4th Round 11:30 DONE...*getting a bit harder now..lol*
5th Round 12:30 DONE...LUNCH tIME!! WOOHOO!!
6th Round 1:30 DONE...There goes my lunch...lol
7th Round 2:30 DONE..DEF. FEELING IT NOW!!!...wow!
8th Round 3:30 DONE..I'm starting to hate this idea..lmao!!!!
9th and FINAAAAAAL Round 4:30 DOOOOONEEEE!!! whew! darn that was fun..NOT!

6-16-10 WOD / L PULLUPS-PUSHUPS-SITUPS

Felt weird had a headache while working-out...I guess i have to skip my afternoon coffee nowadays and plenty of water *argh* ...so my time for my WOD was bit loooong 46:02 *argh*...

WOD: For time

5 Rounds of

15 L-Pullups (this is full l-pullups no jumping *oh yeah*)

30 Pushups

45 Situps

Overall Total Reps for time 46:02

L-Pullups = 75

Pushups = 150

Situps = 225

Not bad for a "headache" workout...darn headache!!! more oxygen!! plus I think my breathing is out-of-whack...inhaling as suppose to exhaling or vice versa..oh well!!

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (CH 28)

P90x - Chest and Back COMPLETED

P90x - Abs COMPLETED

Run 3.2 miles...not yet completed

Current Weight: 117

Whatever happen to the following....????

I guess in the beginning we were all exicted about losing weight, but WHATHA!!! HELL happen to these guys...Martha??? Patrick?? Mickey??? Angel???Jenny??? I hope you guys are doing well and losing weight and IF NOT please sed your $50 to my attention I'll email you guys my address..lmao!!!!

6-14-10 WOD / PULLUPS-SITUPS-BACK EXT.

Practicing my kipping pull-ups today, I keep losing momentum and rhythm...*argh*..i get too excited on doing the darn thing that I over think the movements which causes me to rest and correcting...oh well!! more practice is needed...

WOD: Timed

100 Kip Pullups = 23:17

100 Situps = 4:26 (better than last time I timed my situps)

100 Back Extension : 2:42 (surprised I managed to do this in less than 3min)

6-13-10 WOD / PUSHUPS-KTE

Decided to play with push-ups today...

WOD: Pushups and KTE's (knees-to-elbow modified, as high as you can)

25 Regular

15 KTE

25 Military

15 KTE

25 Wide

15 KTE

25 Staggered

15 KTE

25 Declined

15 KTE

25 Diamond

15 KTE

25 Dive

15 KTE

25 Knuckle

15 KTE

Overall Total:

Pushups = 200

KTE = 120

BRRRREEEENG EEEEETTTTTTTT!!!!!!

6-12-10 WODs / "MICHAEL" & "FRAN"

Rested yesterday for today double named WOD...

1st WOD: "MICHAEL"

For Time:

3 Rounds

800m (0.5 miles)

50 Sit-ups

50 Back extensions

1st round results: I finished in 26:39, those back extensions seemed easy but MAN! I was wrong..lol...

2nd WOD: "FRAN"

FOR Time:

21-15-9 Reps of

40lb Dumbbell Thrusters (20lbs each hand) **THIS NO JOKE..*argh***

Pull-ups (full kip)

2nd Round results: Finished in 17:16 not bad for first time "Fran" with weights...*wooot*...

Funny thing I kinda like doing pull-ups now WEIRD??!!! I hated it before..hmm..sweet!!

6-10-10 WOD / "CINDY"

Another go with "CINDY" today...

WOD:

"CINDY"

As many rounds a possible(AMRAP) in 20 min.

5 Pullups(kip)

10 Pushups

15 Squats

I managed to do 11 rounds similar to the last time BUT the difference is the FULL KIP PULLUPS YES!!!!!..no assist so i guess that's an improvement!!!...wooohooo!!

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (CH 27)

Two words....BATTLE ROPES!

Went to a free trial session at this place called Krank Fitness in Nutley. Not bad. I feel like I can copy those workouts and just do them at home. But, I do like the added motivation that comes with a group setting...that is, the motivation not to punk out. Highlight of the day: I did 10 regular push-ups on my toes with the proper form (at least I think I did). Count'em 10!! Was soo excited, never had that happen. I usually punk out after 3. Sooo proud of myself, but I didn't realize there was a second set, and I nearly died afterwards...hehehe. Hey, it's the small battles, right? Anyways, we'll see what comes of this, much like my bouldering experiment. Variety is the spice of life...

6-9-10 WOD / "BURN!!!...BABY!!!..BURN!!!"

Went for long run today...

WOD:

Ran: 6.19 miles

Avg. Pace: 9.12 mph

Time: 57:05 min

Calories Burned: 866

Have not ran this long for a while I was shooting for 7 miles but Shil wants me to stop already cuz it's getting late..hehehe...

Nike Link:

http://nikerunning.nike.com/nikeos/p/nikeplus/en_US/plus/#//runs/detail/674895684/1213564510/all/allRuns/

6-8-10 WOD / RUN-PUSH-SIT

Easy and Fun WOD:

For time:

400m Run (.25 miles)

40 Pushups

40 Situps

300m Run (.19 miles)

30 Pushups

30 Situps

200m Run (.12 miles)

20 Pushups

20 Situps

100m Run (.06 miles)

10 Pushups

10 Situps

I timed 14:37 *argh* I was hoping to get 10:00 or around there I guess I rest too much..oh well till next time, I'll aim less than 10:00 min.

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (Ch 26)

Current Weight: 116

True story...I only worked out once last week, binge ate this place called Fatty Crab, and sill managed to lose 6 lbs. The catch (drum roll please)...my revamped diet. I'm reading the Jillian Michael's "Master Your Metabolism." I'm eating a lot of organic food...loads of fiber, fruits, veggies. I cannot emphasize enough, F...I...B...E...R. FIBER! FIBER! FIBER! I've never been this regular in my entire life. Eeeekk. Too much information? Sorry, but if Brian Ago can post nakey pics of himself, my regularity shouldn't be a big deal...hehhehe. Now it's time to turn up the heat...my whatamalanes...110 here I come! Circa 2002...HOLA!

6-7-10 WOD / HSPU-DIPS-SWINGS-SITUPS

Today's WOD:

1st Round

5 Rounds of max reps of handstand pushups (modified)

My #'s: 35-25-22-30-25 /Total = 137 (28 Reps better than last month woohoo!!!)

Rest 3 min per round

2nd Round

3 Rounds of

30 Dips

20 20lb. dumbbell swings

I was a bit faster with my dips this time but I still need to do better with dips...more practice!!!

Rest 3 min per round

3rd Round

2 Rounds of

50 Butterfly situps

50 2ct Flutterkicks

I just added this for some abs work...felt good though...

6-5-10 WOD / SQUATS-PUSHUPS-PULLUPS

Felt GREAT yesterday so decided to go for another WOD today...

WOD:

5 Rounds for time:

20 squats

20 pushups

20 pullups

Clocked in 36:32 my kip pullups took the longest but no assist or jumping..ohhh yeah!!

My shoulders will feel like jell-o tomorrow..OUCH!!! surprised that I was pretty fast with the squats and pushups..yes..i guess i'm doing something right...lol...

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (Ch 25)

Current Weight: 117

Thursday, got my butt kicked by a trainer. Still can't walk down the stairs without having to hold on the the rails for dear life.

Saturday morning, ran 3.0 miles.

Goals for this week, try to attend as many free workout sessions as possible. Looking forward to BATTLE ROPES!!! Bring EEEEEETTTTTT!

6-4-10 WOD / "FRAN" (Body weight) + SITUPS BONUS

YESSsssssss!!! I finally did a full kipping pull-ups no more jumping woohoooo!!!! WOW took what 2-3 months wow!!...Yesssss....I did it!!!...

WOD:

1st Round

Bodyweight "FRAN"

21-15-9 Reps for time

Burpees

Pullups

I finished in 19:28...slow but I manage to do full pullups..YESSS!!! feels great ohh man!!

2nd Round

Situps Galore

50 Butterfly (abmat)

50 2ct Flutterkicks

50 V-Rollups

50 Mason Twist

6-3-10 WOD / RUN INTERVAL

Just a ran interval for today...

WOD:

4 Rounds

8 mph 1 min.

7 mph 2 min.

Pretty simple for today...

6-2-10 WOD / PUSHUPS-SITUPS-FLUTTER

Took 2 days to rest but resting didn't help me with today's overall time*argh*...

WOD: For Time

4 Rounds of

50 pushups

50 situps

50 2ct flutter kicks

Took me 47 min. to finish had to rest about a 2 min during the last round because felt like puking again but manage to get a breather and finished all 4 rounds.., I guess 1 day of rest is enough, 2 days feels like a weeks...*argh*...

No more beer!

Well I managed to lose a few lbs in May. I say it was because I say no to the evil Icecream, soda and no more beer. Weighed in today at 219.5 on my scale. Don't know how that translates to Phil's wacky scale. So if I keep on keepin on I hope to be down to 215 or so by end of June. Question... are tape worms legal? Just kidding!

-Nolte

5-31-10 RESSSSSSTTTT DAAAAAYYY!!!

No!! WORK-OUTS WOOHHOOOO!!!...

5-30-10 WOD / "ANGIE"

Another "Angie" WOD:

100 Jumping Pull-ups

100 Push-ups

100 Sit-ups

100 Squats

I managed to only do it in 26:50 *booo*..Neil participated and beat my time, he did 25:00...darn I need more practice...

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (Ch 24)

Still sick.

Current weight: 122

5-29-10 WOD / RUN

WOD:

Ran 3+ miles took me 35 min..*argh*...(10 min warm-up/cool-down)

Anyway...HELLOOOO WEEKEND!!

5-28-10 WOD / RUN-SQUATS-SIT

Had a late start here's today's WOD results:

WOD:

1st Round

4 Rounds For Time:

400 meter run

50 Squats

Manage to finish in 15:11

2nd Round

100 Sit-ups

50 V Roll-ups

50 Mason Twist

I timed the 100 sit-ups and clocked 5:25 still slow..more practice...more practice...

5-27-10 WOD /"J.T" PLUS OBLIQUE BONUS

My try on a Hero WOD:

WOD:

1st Round

21-15-9 Reps of: For Time / Took me 35:56 BOOOOO!! too slow..I really need some Oly. rings!!

Hand Stand Push-ups (modified)

Ring Dips (since 1 ring dip = 3 parallel dips it's 3 x21-15-9 reps) *OUCH!!!*

Push-ups

I didn't get to finish the last 27 reps of the dips but just did 9 for the last since I could hardly lift my arms already...

My Total for the first Round: HSPU = 45 / Dips = 117 / Push-ups = 45

2nd Round

Obliques

50 Oblique V-ups (25 rt/25 lt)

50 Mason Twist

Side Planks 20 Sec. hold each side x 2

Plank 20 sec hold x 2

Time to get rid of these lousy love handles..hehehe...

To Whey or Not to Whey???

So I rested yesterday and again I feel kinda weak and depleted not sure what it is??? But I need to get motivated again...so thinking of gaining more muscle weight this month and run lean as well...hmm kinda lean bulk..if that makes sense, so to WHey or not to WHey??

I feel that I'm not getting too much protein in my diet so maybe Whey protein might help out a bit...then again it will go against my diet of going all natural..*argh*...oh such a dilemma..hahaha!!!

So if you guys have any experience with whey protein please advise..Thanks!...

May Weigh-In

Prev. Weight: 160 lbs.

Current Weight: 159 lbs.

Weight Lost: 1 lb.

% of Lost: 0.6

Goal: Have a nice six pack Abs by June 24...a nice b-day present for myself..woot! haha!!

And to lose 5-10 more lbs.

weird lighting...

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (Ch 23)

REST DAY.

Not feeling well.

5-25-10 WOD / RUN-SIT

A bit sluggish today, I thought resting yesterday would help me but still tired...not sure if it's a cold or allergies it just SUCK!!! Working-out under the weather is no fun!!! But I know excuses..excuses...so on with the WOD...

WOD:

Ran 4+ miles

Nike link: http://nikerunning.nike.com/nikeos/p/nikeplus/en_US/plus/#//dashboard/

100 Butterfly Sit-ups

50 V-up Roll-up (25/25)

Weigh in Tomorrow..YIKES!!!..Oh well...

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (Ch 22)

Current Weight is 117

WOD:

(1) Run 1.4 miles, no time...still testing out left knee - COMPLETED

(2) P90x Core - NOT COMPLETED...TOO TIRED

(3) Plyo - NOT COMPLETED...but did walk 3 miles in the city

Breakfast:

Chocolate Cheerios mixed with Kashi Cereal with organic milk and 6 oz of black berries (300 calories?)

Lunch & Dinner...too lazy to list

You know it's serious when...

- you pass up a FREE taylor ham, egg and cheese breakfast bagel for tasteless oatmeal

- you spend close to $50 on fruits and vegies alone at Whole Foods (really, does acai really have to cost as much as a kidney? really?)

- you youtube intense work out videos for 2 hours

- the first thing you do in the morning is weigh yourself

- you check this blog at least 4 times during the day

......when did you get serious?

Reminder 3rd Weigh-in is this Week!!

"3rd Weigh-in Submission:
May 24 - May 26, 2010. Winner will be chosen on May 29, 2010. (This date falls on Memorial Day Weekend, more Binge eating for us... Woohoo)"

So we have until tomorrow...Good Luck Guys...I think I lost again to Marge...*grrrr*..gained weight this time..I think??!!!

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (Ch 21)

WOD:

(1) Ab Ripper X - COMPLETED, except for Vroll ups

(2) P90x - Chest, Shoulders, Tric - COMPLETED...hate this workout!

Slow-mo 3in1 push ups: 3/3/3

In-out Shoulder Flies: 20 (3lbs)

Chair Dip, both feet on chair: 20

Std Push-ups on knees: 4...absolutely hate push-ups!

Side Tri Rise: 12

Floor Flies: 4

Scarecrows: 10 (10lbs)

Overhead Tri Ext: 20 (10lbs)

Std Push-ups on knees: 4

Y Press: 15 (10lbs)

Lying Tricep Ext: 10 (10lbs)

Std Push-ups on knees: 4

Pour Flies: 15 (3lbs)

Tricep Ext: 10 (10lbs)

Std Push-ups on knees: 4

Weighted Circles: 40 seconds (3lbs)

Throw the Bomb: 12 (10lbs)

Std Push-ups on knees: 4

Slow-mo Throw: 10 (3lbs)

Front to Back Tri Ext: 10 (10lbs)

Std Push-ups on knees: 4

Fly Row Press: 12 (10lbs)

Dumbell Crossbody, etc.: 20 (10lbs)

(3) Run 1.4 miles, no time...original was 3.2 in 24 minutes - COMPLETED, had to test out theleft knee first, so far so good

Breakfast:

Oatmeal with water, no sugar added

100 Calories (20 Calories from fat)

Lunch:

Shrimp about 30 pieces (Calories?)

Dinner:

Smoked Turkey Breast with sweet, spicy honey mustard - 6 slices and carrots (Calories?)

Drink - 3 cups of Acai Berry Drink (300 Calories?)

5-23-10 WOD / "Push and Sit" aka "PUSIT"

Juts wanted to do a quick WOD since not Home Today...

WOD:

100 Push-ups (25 regular / 25 wide / 25 diamond / 25 declined)
100 Sit-ups

Hope to have some fried "Pusits" later..woohoo!! BENSI here We come!!..lol

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (Ch 20)

Current Weight: 118

WOD:

(1) Run 3.2 miles within 24 minutes - NOT COMPLETED...too lazy

(2) P90X Chest, Shoulders, Tric - NOT COMPLETED...too lazy

5-22-10 WOD / "TABATA"

Rested yesterday hoping to get better #'s for today's WOD but seemed to about even from last time...

WOD:

Tabata = max reps for 20 seconds then rest 10 seconds in 8 Rounds

Jumping Pull-ups = 18/15/13/11/15/11/12/12 = 107

Push-ups = 19/15/10/8/5/6/5/6 = 74

Sit-ups = 9/10/10/9/9/9/8/7 = 71

Squats = 19/19/16/16/15/10/15/16 = 126

Still slow more practice...more practice...more practice...

5-20-10 WOD / RUN!!!

Felt like running... 4+ miles...

WOD:

Relax Run

see nike+ link

http://nikerunning.nike.com/nikeos/p/nikeplus/en_US/plus/#//runs/detail/674895684/1415147887/all/allRuns/

This made my day..LMAO..just wanted to share...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-dtVlFlXSg&sns=em

be very carefull when working out this can be you...lol...I know it's bad to laugh but HELL IT's HILAROUS!!!..HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAH!!!!!!

Am I gaining Muscle Weight or just FAT??

Like Marge, as much MetCon (metabolic conditioning) I do seems like I still gained a few pounds 3-4 lbs to be exact...depending on the day..hehehe...is it because of the food?? or Am I gaining muscles...I like the idea of muscle weight instead...*argh*...my goal is to pass the 160 lbs mark and be in 150's again!! it has been more than 10 somewhat years since I was at 150's...hmmm...

More running???or more metcon??? or Both??? or just focus on the RIGHT Foods??? I know it is the combo of all of the above...just feels a bit depleted today...hmmm...I need some bacon and eggs wrap...that will make me feel better...;P

I hope you guys are feeling and doing better and Hope to see most of you guys this Sunday!!..Time to check out the competition..hahaha!!

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (Ch 19)

Current weight:

121

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!

Today's routine:

(1) Run/Walk 5 miles - COMPLETED...had to walk half of it, my left knee was acting up

(2) P90x - Shoulders & Arms - COMPLETED

Alt Shoulder Press

17, 20 = 10 lbs

In-Out Bicep Curls

20, 23 = 10 lbs

Two Arm Tric Kickbacks

12, 10 = 10 lbs

Deep Swimmers Press

16, 16 = 10 lbs

Funky Curls

16, 16 = 10 lbs

Chair Dips

20, 20 no weights

Upright Rows

12, 16 = 10 lbs

Static Arm Curls

16, 16 = 10 lbs

Flip Grip Kickbacks

8, 10 = 10 lbs

Shoulder

20, 20 = 10 lbs

Hammer Curls

12, 12 = 10 lbs

Lying down Tri Extensions

8, 10 = 10 lbs

Condon Curls

8, 7 = 10 lbs

Slide Tri Rise

18, 20 no weights

In-Out Shoulder Flies

5

(3) P90x - Plyo - WOP WOP...NOT COMPLETED....left knee was a buzz kill

Reading Material:

Jullian Michales' "Master Your Metabolism Cookbook" compliments of the Lyndhurst Public Library

I don't know how trustworthy she is, but I've been hearing a lot of positive reviews. It can't hurt to read a few chapters to see if it's rubbish or not. Beside, my family needs to find better cooking/eating alternatives. Crispy Pata should not be a staple dish every Tuesday and Thursday.

Goals for June 12 Weekend:

Hit 110 lbs

Eat healthier food

Toner abs

Oh by the way....where's Brian Ago at????

5-19-10 WOD/HSPU-DIPS-SWINGS + BONUS

Decided to push for another WOD for today...

WOD:

1st Work-out

5 rounds Max Reps of Hand Stand Push-Ups (modified)

3 min rest each round

My #'s: 35/25/17/17/15 (better #'s than 2 weeks ago YESSSS!!!!)

2nd Work-out

3 Rounds

30 Parallel Dips (did 10 reps each x 9 limited rest)

20 20lbs Dumbbell Swings

3 min rest each round

3rd Work-out

100 Sit-ups as a Bonus or since I had a Chicken Parm Wedge loaded with cheese at lunch..ohh soo yummy..as a Punishment instead..lol...

5-18-10 WOD / Run Interval

Just run interval today...

WOD:

4 Rounds

Run 8 mph for 1 minute then Run 7 mph for 2 minutes...

That's it...ran my fastest 1 mile in 8 min wooohoo..treadmill offcourse...hehehe

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (Ch 18)

I haven't posted cuz I've been super lazy. But today is a new day! This is the day that I start training for theTough Mudder competition. What is that, you say? Well, kids...it's only "the TOUGHEST one day event on the planet." If you've ever wanted to live your G.I. Joe fantasies, then look no further http://toughmudder.com/. The NJ comp is in November (20 or 21). I say we all do it. What say you?

5-17-10 WOD / "ANGIE"

Felt GREAT TODAY!!! Finally FINISHED "ANGIE" in 26:44!!! WOOHOOOO!!! I beat my "QUASI-ANGIE" WOD by 4:10...i guess that's an improvement...for me it is..hahaha!!

WOD:

For Time.

Complete all reps of each exercise before moving on to the next.

100 Jumping Pull-ups

100 Push-ups

100 Sit-ups

100 Squats

26:44 OHHH YEAHHHHH!!!!!!

5-16-10 WOD / "Buffet"

I called today's WOD, "Buffet", because it has all the work-out that I DON'T like!!!! I took my time today because I really don't feel like PUKING early in the morning..hahaha!!

WOD: For time

70 Burpees

60 Sit-ups

50 20 lbs Dumbbell Swings

40 Jumping Pull-ups

30 Hanstand Push-ups (modified)

Finished in 29:24 I know it's slow but at least I finished!! WOOHOOO!!!

5-14-10 WOD / HSPU*DB SQUATS*L-PULLUPS

Dear Blog,

I HATE PULL-UPS ESPECIALLY L PULL-UPS!!!! The WOD seemed so simple at first then it hits you with L Pull-ups!!! I could hardly do regular pull-ups...L Pull-ups!!!! anyway...I managed to finished with 21:24...did I mention I hate Pull-UPS!!!

WOD:

7 Rounds for Time

10 Hand Stand Push-ups (modified declined push-ups L shaped)

10 40 lbs (20 lbs. each hand) Dumbbell Squats

10 Jumping L Pull-ups (raised leg in L shape)

hmmm.. I didn't notice at first I should call this WOD the "L"..I hate the "L"!!!!

5-13-10 WOD / SITUPS-RUN-FLUTTER

Feels good today!! I decided to have some carbs (cavatteli with grilled chicken and broccoli rabe) for lunch and it does make a difference in terms of performing WOD...also it depends on the work-out as well..he..he...

WOD:

Warm-up

100 sit-ups

Interval Run

4 Rounds

1 min @ 8.5 mph / 2 min @ 7 mph

Cool-down

3 Rounds

20 Flutter kicks

Overall Time about 20 min Woohoo!!

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (Ch 17)

WHY IS IT SOOO HARD TO START BACK UP AGAIN!?!!??!?! WHY...WHY!?!?! I was a well oiled machine b4 the wedding. Now, I feel like scrap metal...just rusting away. Okay, my start date was suppose to be yesterday. Needless to say, that did not happen. I gained close to 10 lbs these past couple of weeks. You think that would motivate me, but NOPE. Luckily, June trip to Bridgehampton should do the trick. I hope (*gulp*). My plan for today is to run 3.2 miles, then start back up with P90x. Stay tuned...

5-12-10 WOD / "Barbara" kicked my butt Again!!!

The plan was to do Barbara again, 20 pull-ups/30 push-ups/40 sit-ups/50 squats x5, but manage to only do 2 1/2 rounds. In mid sit-up...nausea sets in and to the porcelain gods!!!! YUCK!!

I was doing pretty good with my time average about 6 min per round too so I was excited I was going to beat my first time with "Barbara"...lol, but She won again!!! I might be down today but the WAR is NOT OVER!!! *grrrr**

Overall I did 60 pull-ups/90 push-ups/80 sit-ups/100 squats, still not too bad in 12 min. but not good enough...

I think I had a bad fish for lunch that made me throw up though...was not feeling good after lunch, also I think REST is the Key to kicking Barbara's Butt!!! didn't sleep too well last night..I know..excuses...excuses...*grrr*

Here I am after paying a humble homage to the porcelain gods....

and here's Emma imitating me paying homage to the porcelain gods...
Abby: "Guess what Mommy!!!! Daddy threw up!!!"....

Shil: "You better not be throwing up!!!"...

Nice!

lol...