3rd time is the charm

[Aldethar]

I have successfully finished day 18.

I had a look at my previous posts and realized that I always felt better after the exercises.

Sadly I am my own worst enemy in some situations and tend to over analyze things.

 

[Aldethar]

Day 18 is complete.

My diet is REALLY suffering of late, however I am glad that I am continuing my training no matter what.

This is the last week I am morning shift, so it will be a change doing my exercises at home again... and I will miss the more active break in the middle of the day.

 

[Aldethar]

I was confused twice today. The first time it was when I saw that I only posted up to day 17 but then saw that I am already on page 2.... and then I saw day 18, but then realised that I didnt post anything yesterday and I posted day 18 twice...

So with error correction

Day 21 is done

It is the last day for the year that I will be training at work and I am hoping I can take the momentum over to when I train at home.

I was contemplating of trying to change my diet, but with christmas and new years coming up soon it might be a bad idea.

So I am going to concentrate of actually doing my exercises, even when i am 2 weeks on leave... I think that would already be a good accomplishment.

 

[Aldethar]

I started on day 22 but had to stop half way as I was completely exhausted.

Had a bit of a run in with a dog the previous night so my energy levels where a bit low so will redo the day tomorrow.

I am building a small cupboard tomorrow though so might not get the time, but that in itself will be a good workout

 

[Aldethar]

So I have FINALLY managed to do day 23.

The last few days have been a tad crazy. I finished building the cupboard on Tuesday and was busy utilizing it yesterday.

For those of you wondering (cause I know I would want to know) I bought a sewing machine in order to make a costume for my partners cosplay costume. As I dont have enough space I made a cupboard whose door functions as a work area. So yes. I was busy getting started yesterday on that.

 

[Aldethar]

Hello everyone again.

Friday was a bit of a chaotic day as I was wrapping all the Christmas presents and completely lost track of time. I did however finish day 24 today.

The side leg raises pulled my muscle stiff a bit though.

Also @neilarey is there a specific place for posting hobbies? I would love to post the progress on my costume for me partner

 

[Aldethar]

Day 25 done

I am almost done with the current program. And although there were ups and downs I managed to stick to it.

 

[neilarey]

Also @neilarey is there a specific place for posting hobbies?

There is one over here but you can also start a new threads dedicated specifically to hobbies. I am sure other bees (myself included) would love that

 

[Aldethar]

Yay it is posted here

 

[Aldethar]

Day 26 done.

I also did 50 push ups for the Christmas tree. Although it was raised push ups against the kitchen counter I can already feel it and I will be hard pressed to do more tomorrow... but it is a challenge I am ready to take on.

 

[Aldethar]

Today was a bit of a lazy day.
Went to the hair dresser for my end of year function on Saturday and had to be at work earlier for a meeting.

But I did manage to do 30 pushups (once again on the counter), however I can feel that I did some yesterday as well.

80 pushups down

 

[Aldethar]

Day 27 done. WOOOHOO

Also did another 50 pushups and now stand at 130... my chest is killing me though. So might have a days rest tomorrow and push through on Sunday

 

[Aldethar]

I decided to actually do some exercises today due to the push-ups challenge.

Day 28 done as well as 40 more push-ups so I am on 170. I will finish the rest tomorrow, however I will go to 220 push-ups as I am doing a easier variation

 

[NightWolf714]

Great job keeping up with it! I find it impressive that you added the ornament challenge on top of the other workout. I ended up putting mine on pause for it, haha. But great job, you're nearly there!

 

[Aldethar]

Thank you @NightWolf714.
I did manage to finish the challenge but sadly only at 200 pushups.

I am not sure how I did it but I had a bad cough as I was bending down and at an angle that my entire side hurts... so will take it a little bit careful now.

My goal is to have the last 2 days done before christmas

 

[Mamatigerj]

Happy Ornament Day!
for your side.

 

[Fremen]

Congrats

 

[Flash_Fire]

Hi @Aldethar !

mind if I ask what (kind of) OCR you are looking forward to? I've done 2 different types in the past and the challenge between both was VASTLY different, even if both were the same distance.

If you say day... done, that refers to all the challenges and the baseline program you started together, right? If so, well done! You are making good progress, it doesn't matter so much if you need a few more days than planned, as long as you advance

 

[Aldethar]

Hi @Flash_Fire

I have competed in 2 different ones. The longer one is called the Impi obstacle course. 18KM with I believe 27 obstacles. But it was more running up and downhill

The other one was the same distance but more of a tough mudder.

For now I just want to try to get my body moving and weight down. 115 KGs running OK a trail will cause earthquakes

In regards to the days done, currently I am only doing the Baseline program.

My mind has a bad tendency of wanting to run away, think I can do more, add to much and then end in injury or disappointment.

And sadly this is a circle that has been running for a long while. So I order to break it I tool a step back and first get used to actually exercising.

With me working 1 month morning and 1 month evening it really throws me a curveball.

During the morning I started working out at work... when I work evening I think I need to create myself a schedule of all the things I need to do. Not sure I like to be stuck in a strict routine, but it is something that helps me... even when it comes to food.

I am still not 100% sure what program I will do next but I might go for some more body weight orientated one

 

[Aldethar]

Day 29 done!!!

I will have day 30 under my belt tomorrow and with that a badge... YAY

 

[Aldethar]

I have finished day 30 and got myself a shiny badge.

That with the dodges from the snowball fight were a great matchup.

The next 2 programs I want to tackle are
TEN
and Unbound

Those should work on my 2 biggest weaknesses and that is flexibility and core strength.

Can anyone recommend another workout or program for general strength training?

 

[Mamatigerj]

Happy Badge Day!

 

[Fremen]

Congrats

 

[MadamMeow]

Congrats for your badge!

 

[Aldethar]

Thank you everybody

So. I need some advice.

I am still pretty much overweight, but have gotten a tad fitter.

Currently I am looking at new progams but would also love to challenge myself and would like to incorporate strength training.

As such I am actually looking at the Hard Reset Cardio and Hard Reset Strength.

I am on leave for the next 2 weeks and I think it would be a massive challenge, but also fun.

Question is should I just from a level 1 to a level 3 program or rather go to 2 first?

 

[NightWolf714]

Keep in mind that exercise only does so much for the weight. Cardio will help, but it's gotta be most a diet thing unfortunately. Though I approve and agree with doing exercise and the diet stuff. That was previously my approach and one I plan to go back to. I know you said above you weren't going to worry about it too much with the holidays (which, same here), but you may want to do a starting step of just recording what you eat without making changes. That way, when you do want to adjust it, you have information to pull from.

Hmmm ... If I'm understanding right, I think it depends on how difficult the level 1 is for you. If it's sorta easy, I'd go to level 2. If it's super easy, then it's okay to make a couple of jumps to level 3. My understanding is you want a smooth incline in progress as best you can, but it needs to be at least mildly challenging.