Acountability Log for the Foundation program

[Kendra]

Day 3 - first post

This is my 3rd day of the 30 day Foundation program.

I this is my first post in the Community.
I will try to check in for all remaining 27 days.
I'm very excited for this, as I have already explored many other free resources but none were as well organized or begginner friendly as Darebee.

The variety of content really makes me excited not only to complete the Foundation program but also to keep going beyond it.

I'm glad to join this community, and I will check in again tomorrow.

 

[astro_lizard]

Hello and welcome! I hope you enjoy the Foundation program and your time here on The Hive!!

 

[Kendra]

Thank You! Happy to be here.

 

[NightWolf714]

Welcome welcome! And best of luck on your journey. ^_^

I'm (very very slowly) redoing Foundation after doing it once. I think that one is a pretty nice program. ^_^

 

[Cathulhu]

Welcome. I too started with the Foundation program. But didn't start a check in thread until after i was done with it.

Just out of curiousity, how did you manage the squats on Day 2? I could barely do the Level 1 back then. But improved a lot rather fast during Foundation so later i did it at Level 3 instead.

Have to agree, Foundation is a great program to get started. Well balanced with easy to do exercises that prepare you for later programs with higher difficulty. Like the 90 Days of Action that i do now. Feels like Foundation+, still somewhat of an introduction to working out, but higher difficulty.

 

[aku-chan]

 

[Fremen]

Welcome

 

[Kendra]

Day 3 - first post

This is my 3rd day of the 30 day Foundation program.

I this is my first post in the Community.
I will try to check in for all remaining 27 days.
I'm very excited for this, as I have already explored many other free resources but none were as well organized or begginner friendly as Darebee.

The variety of content really makes me excited not only to complete the Foundation program but also to keep going beyond it.

I'm glad to join this community, and I will check in again tomorrow.

DAY 4/30
Just finished day 4!
I did not think I would perform as well today because Day 3 made my legs the sorest they've been in years!
But to my surprise, after a good night of sleep, today I woke upfeeling the best I have felt also in years!
And so today was the first day I did more than 3 sets, achieving 5 sets (the max for today). I was already contemplating upping my set amount, and so I went for 4 sets, and after the 2 min rest I checked in with my body and felt ready for 5! The exercise of the day being Front Leg Raises definitely helped, and what I learned today was to decide to stop/keep going AFTER the 30/60/120 seconds break
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[Kendra]

Welcome. I too started with the Foundation program. But didn't start a check in thread until after i was done with it.

Just out of curiousity, how did you manage the squats on Day 2? I could barely do the Level 1 back then. But improved a lot rather fast during Foundation so later i did it at Level 3 instead.

Have to agree, Foundation is a great program to get started. Well balanced with easy to do exercises that prepare you for later programs with higher difficulty. Like the 90 Days of Action that i do now. Feels like Foundation+, still somewhat of an introduction to working out, but higher difficulty.

I think the excitement of starting something new carried me through 3 sets on Day 2 honestly, though I think going for 3 sets on Day 2 was what made the post-workout soreness of Day 3 so bad for me.

And I also feel extra motivated when it comes to leg exercises because my legs are always failing me hahahaha, and I wanna change that ASAP.

 

[Kendra]

DAY 4/30
Just finished day 4!
I did not think I would perform as well today because Day 3 made my legs the sorest they've been in years!
But to my surprise, after a good night of sleep, today I woke upfeeling the best I have felt also in years!
And so today was the first day I did more than 3 sets, achieving 5 sets (the max for today). I was already contemplating upping my set amount, and so I went for 4 sets, and after the 2 min rest I checked in with my body and felt ready for 5! The exercise of the day being Front Leg Raises definitely helped, and what I learned today was to decide to stop/keep going AFTER the 30/60/120 seconds break
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Also, thank you to everyone for the replies. I've never been part of a forum before, kinda nervous!

 

[graoumia]

Welcome !

 

[Gurg]

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I am Coyote, and you are Bird.
I haven't done Foundation program, and nice opportunity to do that by chasing you, starting today .

 

[NightWolf714]

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I am Coyote, and you are Bird.
I haven't done Foundation program, and nice opportunity to do that by chasing you, starting today .

 

[Gurg]

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Day 2, closing in. You better move.

 

[Kendra]

Also, thank you to everyone for the replies. I've never been part of a forum before, kinda nervous!

DAY 5/30

Seven sets of cardioooo! Woohooo!
As I mentioned yesterday, assessing my condition AFTER the 2-min break makes a world of difference. I surprised myself; I did not think I would reach Set 5 without getting sloppy, but I slowed the movements down just a little bit on Set 5 and somehow managed to finish the last two Sets with a lot of energy. I will observe how I feel today and tomorrow morning, as that time frame will tell me if I pushed too hard and should dial back a few sets.

Yesterday Review (Day 4)
5 sets of Tendons workout -> Front Leg Raises
I definitely felt it in the mid afternoon and by night, though it wasn't half as bad as I expected (it was pretty bad but I guess I'm a pessimist), and today the soreness in my legs is very slight, an afterthought compared to Day 3 results.

Tomorrow (Day 6)
Tomorrow is Abs Day *cue Wilhelm scream*.
I'ts the first day focused on abs and I have not personally focused on abs since middle school soooo...
If I do even 2 Sets I might just break the celebrate button.
And because I'm happy with what I did today, I'm excited to take on tomorrow. However many Sets I do tomorrow, I will do my best, pushing my limits BUT respecting them as well.

 

[Kendra]

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Day 2, closing in. You better move.

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Run faster Coyote.



(Don't overexert yourself, though. Do it responsibly.)

 

[Gurg]

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Hey Birdie, look out, there is some fox or wolf, or something else dangerous (@NightWolf714 ) sleeping on the road (at day6 of Foundation).
If you can, do 3 knee tucks, to jump over her, or if you can't - just run over her.

 

[Kendra]

DAY 5/30

Seven sets of cardioooo! Woohooo!
As I mentioned yesterday, assessing my condition AFTER the 2-min break makes a world of difference. I surprised myself; I did not think I would reach Set 5 without getting sloppy, but I slowed the movements down just a little bit on Set 5 and somehow managed to finish the last two Sets with a lot of energy. I will observe how I feel today and tomorrow morning, as that time frame will tell me if I pushed too hard and should dial back a few sets.

Yesterday Review (Day 4)
5 sets of Tendons workout -> Front Leg Raises
I definitely felt it in the mid afternoon and by night, though it wasn't half as bad as I expected (it was pretty bad but I guess I'm a pessimist), and today the soreness in my legs is very slight, an afterthought compared to Day 3 results.

Tomorrow (Day 6)
Tomorrow is Abs Day *cue Wilhelm scream*.
I'ts the first day focused on abs and I have not personally focused on abs since middle school soooo...
If I do even 2 Sets I might just break the celebrate button.
And because I'm happy with what I did today, I'm excited to take on tomorrow. However many Sets I do tomorrow, I will do my best, pushing my limits BUT respecting them as well.

Day 6/30
5 Sets of Abs!!!

Set 1 - 30s rest - Set 2 - 30s rest - Set 3 - 2min rest - Set 4 - 1min rest - Set 5

After the first set I was very confused, because It seamed too easy. I was minding my form and doing it slowly.
After the second set, I felt it. Yep.
But still, day 6 was quite beginner friendly, thankfully. This just made my day, as shown by the celebration overload.
Not much to say about today, I'm just very happy!

Yesterday Review - Cardio (Day 5)
It kept me energized until late afternoon???
And it was a cold day (max 14°C) so the energy was a plus.

Tomorrow - Strength (Day 7)
I'm ready! Bring it on!
(It might be today's ego boost talking)

PS: I was not expecting to be this motivated for this long (6 days). So I just want to thank everybody in the Darebee team and The Hive. The structure of the program and website make this experience so enriching, and showing up every day here in the community has had IRL benefits in my life, so thank you.

 

[Kendra]

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Hey Birdie, look out, there is some fox or wolf, or something else dangerous (@NightWolf714 ) sleeping on the road (at day6 of Foundation).
If you can, do 3 knee tucks, to jump over her, or if you can't - just run over her.

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3 knee tucks cleared.

 

[graoumia]

Congrats for keeping on

 

[Mamatigerj]

Welcome to the Hive!

 

[Gurg]

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Coming, 3rd day. Hey, wait, I have candy for you.

 

[Kendra]

Day 6/30
5 Sets of Abs!!!

Set 1 - 30s rest - Set 2 - 30s rest - Set 3 - 2min rest - Set 4 - 1min rest - Set 5

After the first set I was very confused, because It seamed too easy. I was minding my form and doing it slowly.
After the second set, I felt it. Yep.
But still, day 6 was quite beginner friendly, thankfully. This just made my day, as shown by the celebration overload.
Not much to say about today, I'm just very happy!

Yesterday Review - Cardio (Day 5)
It kept me energized until late afternoon???
And it was a cold day (max 14°C) so the energy was a plus.

Tomorrow - Strength (Day 7)
I'm ready! Bring it on!
(It might be today's ego boost talking)

PS: I was not expecting to be this motivated for this long (6 days). So I just want to thank everybody in the Darebee team and The Hive. The structure of the program and website make this experience so enriching, and showing up every day here in the community has had IRL benefits in my life, so thank you.

DAY 7/30 - Strength​

7 Sets! Yay!
Today I took 2min breaks between all the sets.
On Day 1, the 2min break seemed too long; now I'm thankful for it.

The leg exercises showed me my left leg is stronger than my right one! And that I really need to work on my balance. Although looking forward or slightly upwards for the calf raises helps with staying balanced.
The arm exercises were pretty surprising, I felt it the most on my shoulders and posture. I imagine they're great for learning to vogue! Very similar stance.

Today also felt like an accountability exercise. It's not that I was unmotivated today, but yesterday's ego boost definitely didn't carry through.
I had a slower start to my day, woke up an hour later, and moved slower. I was still committed to getting Day 7 done (it's been a week!!!), but I know that the me from 8 days ago would've found an excuse to take the day off. And that retrospective made me proud of myself today. Don't know if this paragraph made sense, but long story short - I'm changed, and I like it! And even though I'm very aware progress isn't linear, today was proof that I can do it!

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Yesterday Review - Abs (Day 6)
Surprisingly, I wasn't sore!!
But it did make me more aware of my abdomen throughout the day. I don't know if it was just psychological or because those muscles aren't used to the extra bloodflow.

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Tomorrow - Tendons (Day 8)
It's the second Tendon day, the first was Day 4, and I really liked Day 4, so I'm looking forward to it, especially because there are more reps on Day 8 than on Day 4, and I'm curious about how many sets I'll do.

PS: I also decided to stop drinking coffee in the morning. I don't even like it that much - I prefer tea - it's just routine.

 

[Gurg]

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4th day, I don't see fox, maybe she hides somewhere. So candy trick havent pass, probably you avoid sugar.

 

[Kendra]

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4th day, I don't see fox, maybe she hides somewhere. So candy trick havent pass, probably you avoid sugar.

Candy from a strange coyote?? Very suspicious...
Does the candy come with more knee tucks?

 

[NightWolf714]

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I keep trying to skip ahead every time the bird comes closer. I'm not sure how long that'll last as I suspect I may get beat while I'm off napping. XD

 

[Gurg]

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5th day. Candy is to skip one day, that I can get closer. And you fox, if you continue napping and skipping turns, you'll have nice bite from me.

 

[Kendra]

DAY 7/30 - Strength​

7 Sets! Yay!
Today I took 2min breaks between all the sets.
On Day 1, the 2min break seemed too long; now I'm thankful for it.

The leg exercises showed me my left leg is stronger than my right one! And that I really need to work on my balance. Although looking forward or slightly upwards for the calf raises helps with staying balanced.
The arm exercises were pretty surprising, I felt it the most on my shoulders and posture. I imagine they're great for learning to vogue! Very similar stance.

Today also felt like an accountability exercise. It's not that I was unmotivated today, but yesterday's ego boost definitely didn't carry through.
I had a slower start to my day, woke up an hour later, and moved slower. I was still committed to getting Day 7 done (it's been a week!!!), but I know that the me from 8 days ago would've found an excuse to take the day off. And that retrospective made me proud of myself today. Don't know if this paragraph made sense, but long story short - I'm changed, and I like it! And even though I'm very aware progress isn't linear, today was proof that I can do it!

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Yesterday Review - Abs (Day 6)
Surprisingly, I wasn't sore!!
But it did make me more aware of my abdomen throughout the day. I don't know if it was just psychological or because those muscles aren't used to the extra bloodflow.

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Tomorrow - Tendons (Day 8)
It's the second Tendon day, the first was Day 4, and I really liked Day 4, so I'm looking forward to it, especially because there are more reps on Day 8 than on Day 4, and I'm curious about how many sets I'll do.

PS: I also decided to stop drinking coffee in the morning. I don't even like it that much - I prefer tea - it's just routine.

Day 8/30 - Tendons​

5/5 Sets
Today was the hardest so far. The arm raises were familiar to me, but the side leg raises......
For the first two sets, my hips were snapping, cracking, and popping. And for the last three sets, I was fighting for my life trying to stay balanced.
But I survived.

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Yesterday Review - Strength (Day 7)​

I felt some discomfort in my right knee in the afternoon, but it didn't last. My legs felt more tired than sore, but no symptoms today.
My abs (from Day 6) did feel sore though, but just a little bit, nothing uncomfortable.

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Tomorrow - Cardio (Day 9)​

I've liked cardio days so far. I don't know if I will like tomorrow, as Day 8 made it very clear things are getting harder.

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PS: I changed my profile picture to a Brazilian Harpy Eagle, just because I haven't seen other Brazilians in the community. If there are any, maybe they will find me.
It also made sense, since I'm now the birdie in this thread.

 

[Gurg]

Well I haven't seen well, but this birdie is one of biggest eagles on world, eating coyotes for breakfast.
I'll have to get closer, to see better

 

[Gurg]

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6th day. Maybe you should take a break, and catch the breath a little bit, pausing few days, its better for your health. (sneaky smile)

 

[Kendra]

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6th day. Maybe you should take a break, and catch the breath a little bit, pausing few days, its better for your health. (sneaky smile)

Nu uh.
This birdie does't take advice from sneaky coyotes.
Day 9 already complete.
You will have to try harder. Maybe do some more cardio.... 10 step jacks will do you good.

 

[Kendra]

Day 8/30 - Tendons​

5/5 Sets
Today was the hardest so far. The arm raises were familiar to me, but the side leg raises......
For the first two sets, my hips were snapping, cracking, and popping. And for the last three sets, I was fighting for my life trying to stay balanced.
But I survived.

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Yesterday Review - Strength (Day 7)​

I felt some discomfort in my right knee in the afternoon, but it didn't last. My legs felt more tired than sore, but no symptoms today.
My abs (from Day 6) did feel sore though, but just a little bit, nothing uncomfortable.

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Tomorrow - Cardio (Day 9)​

I've liked cardio days so far. I don't know if I will like tomorrow, as Day 8 made it very clear things are getting harder.

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Day 9/30 - Cardio​

7/7 sets
Alternated between 1min and 2min breaks between the sets. I used the suggestion I found on another thread of smiling to get through the hard parts, and it worked.
Today was still easier than Day 8, though I might have pushed too hard today, my lower back hurts a little. How I managed to hurt my back doing step jacks? I do not know.
Hope the pain subsides.

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Yesterday Review - Tendons (Day 8)​

No post-workout discomfort, thankfully. I smiled through the pain yesterday as well, and it also helped.

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Tomorrow - Strengh (Day 10)
I will face the squats again.​

 

[Gurg]

Nu uh.
This birdie does't take advice from sneaky coyotes.
Day 9 already complete.
You will have to try harder. Maybe do some more cardio.... 10 step jacks will do you good.

Aaah, that's the point...
Ok, with 10 step jacks I feel as I'm on rocket.
Be aware birdie, I'm coming.

Spoiler: Coyote jumping rocket

 

[Mamatigerj]

for your back

 

[Gurg]

Hey Brazilian birdie, don't show off with your acrobatic skills. I recognized you:

MSN

 

[Kendra]

Hey Brazilian birdie, don't show off with your acrobatic skills. I recognized you:

MSN

That was my cousin actually.

 

[Gurg]

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I cheated. I did two days for one day
We will see how fast are you. How many butt kicks you can do?

 

[NightWolf714]

Eep! I'm on Day 9 to do later. I need to slow you two down a bit. Hmmmm ...

-leaves out fresh cookies and boardgames as a distraction-

 

[Gurg]

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8th day. Coyote spotted Fox (@NightWolf714) sleeping peacefully. “Ah-ha!” he thought, licking his lips.
He pumped himself up with 5 burpees and then leapt straight at her, his fangs aiming to bite her fine, big tail.
But Fox opened one eye and saw a wide-mouthed coyote flying her way. She had no time to waste, only a split second to decide:

1. 10 punches - Fox jumps up and throws a flurry of jabs, sending Coyote crashing to the ground in shock.
2. 10 crunch kicks - From her lying spot, Fox fires a series of kicks, bouncing Coyote backward until he retreats with his tail between his legs.
3. 10 butt kicks - Before Coyote even lands, Fox dashes off to a nearby burrow, leaving him gnawing at empty air.

The birdie watched in amazement at what was happening behind her.

 

[NightWolf714]

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8th day. Coyote spotted Fox (@NightWolf714) sleeping peacefully. “Ah-ha!” he thought, licking his lips.
He pumped himself up with 5 burpees and then leapt straight at her, his fangs aiming to bite her fine, big tail.
But Fox opened one eye and saw a wide-mouthed coyote flying her way. She had no time to waste, only a split second to decide:

1. 10 punches - Fox jumps up and throws a flurry of jabs, sending Coyote crashing to the ground in shock.
2. 10 crunch kicks - From her lying spot, Fox fires a series of kicks, bouncing Coyote backward until he retreats with his tail between his legs.
3. 10 butt kicks - Before Coyote even lands, Fox dashes off to a nearby burrow, leaving him gnawing at empty air.

The birdie watched in amazement at what was happening behind her.

I have completed Day 9, silly Coyote. You'll have to try harder than that. 10 punches for being startled that you're catching up. But also 10 butt kicks to scurry along!

 

[Kendra]

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I cheated. I did two days for one day
We will see how fast are you. How many butt kicks you can do?

I'll see you guys later, did 100 butt kicks just to be sure.
After seeing him trying to have the Fox for lunch, don't want that coyote coming after me.

 

[Kendra]

Day 9/30 - Cardio​

7/7 sets
Alternated between 1min and 2min breaks between the sets. I used the suggestion I found on another thread of smiling to get through the hard parts, and it worked.
Today was still easier than Day 8, though I might have pushed too hard today, my lower back hurts a little. How I managed to hurt my back doing step jacks? I do not know.
Hope the pain subsides.

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Yesterday Review - Tendons (Day 8)​

No post-workout discomfort, thankfully. I smiled through the pain yesterday as well, and it also helped.

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Tomorrow - Strengh (Day 10)
I will face the squats again.​

Day 10/30 - Strength​

7/7 Sets.
It's crazy to think that I, little old me, just did 70 squats, and wait for it... With ease!!!!!
Never in a million years did I think I would ever say that sentence. At least not before finding Darebee.

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Yesterday Review - Cardio (Day 9)​

The lower back pain did vanish, no pain here. Thank you for all the well wishes, they worked!
My trapezii or trapeziuses are sore (had to look it up - the name of the muscle, and the plural form lol), from all the arm lifting of the step jacks and side jacks.
And again, the Cardio does make me more energized throughout the day. It's kinda awesome!

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Tomorrow - Cardio (Day 10)​

As hard it might be to do some of the Cardio exercises, the outcome is definitely worth it. My day is so productive afterwards.
Excited for tomorrow.

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Ps: I just want to note the small but very significant changes I've experienced.

• I've been favoring standing up more than sitting down (I spend most days working on the computer).
• I don't agonize to squat/crouch anymore. It was pretty bad, 7 seconds crouching to do some trivial thing like petting the dog, and getting up from it was a war with myself, often supporting myself on to whatever was nearby to help me up (not the dog, don't worry).

And the crazy part is: It's been only 10 days. When I started the Foundation program, I thought that I would only start to see results on day 30, or at least in the last few days of the program. It seems like I underestimated my body. Like many others, I've tried starting a healthier lifestyle many times before only to not follow through. And I see now that I was just taking approaches that did not suit me; I didn't realize that at the time. I just blamed myself for lacking the strength of will. I'd try to follow those beginner exercise videos and try to keep up with the person on the video. I couldn't help myself, even with disclaimers to adapt the movements to my own level, I ended up pushing myself too hard. And so, the next day my body was in shambles, and so I'd take the day off, and the next, and the next.
When I say that I underestimated my body, it's because my body didn't need to go through all that to get stronger and more resilient, it didn't need to keep up with a random youtube person, it just needed consistency.
Not really a postscriptum (P.S.) when it's so long now, is it?

 

[Gurg]

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9th day. I opened my teary eye with a bruise, souvenir from Foxy’s punches, and rushed to catch up with her.
Lucky me, I’m on the other side of the planet, so I’ve got the time-zone advantage.
As they say: the early worm catches the bird.
But Foxy, baring her teeth, waits for my move, swinging her leg 20 times, ready to smack me the moment I get close.
And Birdie? She’s long gone, fleeing with 100 butt kicks.
“Hey Birdie! Tell me, can you really fly, or should I just count how many jumping jacks you can do? Lucky for me, you two aren’t very imaginative, you don’t set traps or tricky challenges. That means I can walk right up without a worry!"

But Foxy twitched her ears, and Birdie circled around, both exchanging a knowing glance…

 

[Kendra]

Day 10/30 - Strength​

7/7 Sets.
It's crazy to think that I, little old me, just did 70 squats, and wait for it... With ease!!!!!
Never in a million years did I think I would ever say that sentence. At least not before finding Darebee.

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Yesterday Review - Cardio (Day 9)​

The lower back pain did vanish, no pain here. Thank you for all the well wishes, they worked!
My trapezii or trapeziuses are sore (had to look it up - the name of the muscle, and the plural form lol), from all the arm lifting of the step jacks and side jacks.
And again, the Cardio does make me more energized throughout the day. It's kinda awesome!

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Tomorrow - Cardio (Day 10)​

As hard it might be to do some of the Cardio exercises, the outcome is definitely worth it. My day is so productive afterwards.
Excited for tomorrow.

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Ps: I just want to note the small but very significant changes I've experienced.

• I've been favoring standing up more than sitting down (I spend most days working on the computer).
• I don't agonize to squat/crouch anymore. It was pretty bad, 7 seconds crouching to do some trivial thing like petting the dog, and getting up from it was a war with myself, often supporting myself on to whatever was nearby to help me up (not the dog, don't worry).

And the crazy part is: It's been only 10 days. When I started the Foundation program, I thought that I would only start to see results on day 30, or at least in the last few days of the program. It seems like I underestimated my body. Like many others, I've tried starting a healthier lifestyle many times before only to not follow through. And I see now that I was just taking approaches that did not suit me; I didn't realize that at the time. I just blamed myself for lacking the strength of will. I'd try to follow those beginner exercise videos and try to keep up with the person on the video. I couldn't help myself, even with disclaimers to adapt the movements to my own level, I ended up pushing myself too hard. And so, the next day my body was in shambles, and so I'd take the day off, and the next, and the next.
When I say that I underestimated my body, it's because my body didn't need to go through all that to get stronger and more resilient, it didn't need to keep up with a random youtube person, it just needed consistency.
Not really a postscriptum (P.S.) when it's so long now, is it?

Day 11/30 - Cardio​

7/7 Sets.
I switched from step jacks to jumping jacks today!!!
I didn't realize it at first. I watched the example videos from the Exercise Library to see how Seal Jacks are performed and just copied it.
After the first three reps, I was like, "Wait a minute, this isn't a step jack!" and I just kept going and managed to finish all sets without switching back.
Today I alternated between 1min and 2min breaks. I felt the switch to Jumping Jacks in my abdomen the most.

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Yesterday Review - Strength (Day 10)​

No discomfort from the squats. Can't even believe it after what Day 3 (march steps and butt kicks) put me through.
I did feel soreness in my calves yesterday. Today my right calf was a little stiff, but I started today's first set slower, and that warmed me up.

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Tomorrow - Tendons (Day 12)​

The previous Tendons Day (Day 8) remains undefeated as the hardest for me so far, so we'll see....

 

[Gurg]

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Coyote fell through the hole of neglect into the abyss of dullness.

 

[Kendra]

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Coyote fell through the hole of neglect into the abyss of dullness.

Sorry Coyote.
Yesterday I was performing with a very low tank.
I guess to climb out of that abyss of dullness you'll need some Climbers or perhaps Climber Taps. How many can you do?
Beware, there might be some surprises waiting for you up top.

 

[Kendra]

Day 11/30 - Cardio​

7/7 Sets.
I switched from step jacks to jumping jacks today!!!
I didn't realize it at first. I watched the example videos from the Exercise Library to see how Seal Jacks are performed and just copied it.
After the first three reps, I was like, "Wait a minute, this isn't a step jack!" and I just kept going and managed to finish all sets without switching back.
Today I alternated between 1min and 2min breaks. I felt the switch to Jumping Jacks in my abdomen the most.

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Yesterday Review - Strength (Day 10)​

No discomfort from the squats. Can't even believe it after what Day 3 (march steps and butt kicks) put me through.
I did feel soreness in my calves yesterday. Today my right calf was a little stiff, but I started today's first set slower, and that warmed me up.

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Tomorrow - Tendons (Day 12)​

The previous Tendons Day (Day 8) remains undefeated as the hardest for me so far, so we'll see....

Day 12/30 - Tendons​

5/5 Sets
Pretty chill today. Besides all the snapping, cracking and popping of my body from the waist down, all went well. The Leg Swings are definitely easier to balance than the Side Leg Raises.

Yesterday - Cardio (Day 11)​

Didn't get enough sleep yesterday so not even the cardio could put me on track. Veeeery slow day. I had more plans for yesterday, but my brain was so foggy I just did the unskipable things and then curled up in bed. I did feel the soreness from the Day 10 squats, but it wasn't so bad. I've got a lot to do today (That I didn't do yesterday), so that's why I'm keeping it short.

Tomorrow - Abs (Day 13)​

Excited!!
There are definitely more reps than Day 6 (also abs).

 

[Gurg]

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10th day. I’m not sure, but I think Foxy pushed me off the cliff.
Rolling in the dust, I heard a voice from above, laughing: “Sorry we hurt your feelings, princess.”
They laugh at me as if coyotes don’t have feelings.
So I started sprinting up the mountain with 50 climbers and 70 climber taps (which I’d already done earlier in our HiveBC game).
When I reached the edge, I saw Foxy staring at me with bored eyes. I just bared my teeth, “grrr”, though my eyes stayed fixed on her lovely tail.
Birdie was happily hopping in the distance, probably trying to take off with jumping jacks, but I didn’t count how many.
What awaits me at the next station?

 

[NightWolf714]

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10th day. I’m not sure, but I think Foxy pushed me off the cliff.
Rolling in the dust, I heard a voice from above, laughing: “Sorry we hurt your feelings, princess.”
They laugh at me as if coyotes don’t have feelings.
So I started sprinting up the mountain with 50 climbers and 70 climber taps (which I’d already done earlier in our HiveBC game).
When I reached the edge, I saw Foxy staring at me with bored eyes. I just bared my teeth, “grrr”, though my eyes stayed fixed on her lovely tail.
Birdie was happily hopping in the distance, probably trying to take off with jumping jacks, but I didn’t count how many.
What awaits me at the next station?

Oh, nothing too terrible. I just may have accidentally dropped some marbles. You'll have to do some fancy footwork to avoid tripping on them. Probably about 20 side to side hops would would do it. Though, ahhh, sorry little Birdie as I think some went your way too, so you also have to top to avoid tripping on them.

 

[Kendra]

Day 12/30 - Tendons​

5/5 Sets
Pretty chill today. Besides all the snapping, cracking and popping of my body from the waist down, all went well. The Leg Swings are definitely easier to balance than the Side Leg Raises.

Yesterday - Cardio (Day 11)​

Didn't get enough sleep yesterday so not even the cardio could put me on track. Veeeery slow day. I had more plans for yesterday, but my brain was so foggy I just did the unskipable things and then curled up in bed. I did feel the soreness from the Day 10 squats, but it wasn't so bad. I've got a lot to do today (That I didn't do yesterday), so that's why I'm keeping it short.

Tomorrow - Abs (Day 13)​

Excited!!
There are definitely more reps than Day 6 (also abs).

Day 13/30 - Abs​

5/5 Sets
I got distracted and didn't update, but I finished the workout about 2 hours ago. In my time zone it's Saturday.
Heel taps are pretty difficult, huh.
I did procrastinate getting started for like 15 minutes, but it went pretty well. Two hours later and my abs are still feeling warm.

No more notes today. I'm excited to hit the halfway mark - Day 15 (and Day 30 as well).
Hope everyone has a nice weekend!