An Unexpected Party

[NightWolf714]

Congrats on completing the challenge!

 

[graoumia]

CONGRATS

 

[TopNotch]

Congrats!

 

[Anek]

Congrats!!

 

[JCU]

Congrats!

 

[CODawn]

Congratulations!

 

[Fremen]

Thanks @astro_lizard @NightWolf714 @graoumia @TopNotch @Anek @JCU @CODawn

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (8 min)
Rotator Cuff Workout (1 min, 30 sec)
Punch-Up challenge day 1
Sweeper Workout lv III with EC
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge

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I did a good combat workout to loosen up the sore muscles and started the new challenge which looks promising.



Have a nice day bees

The greatest pleasure of life is love. Euripides

 

[AnnieW]

Congrats on the challenge!

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (8 min)
Rotator Cuff Workout (1 min, 30 sec)
Punch-Up challenge day 2
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE DINNER

Muay Thai (1 h, 30 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge

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It's a bit cool for this season, I'm already starting to miss the heat.




Have a nice day bees

Fortune and love favor the brave. Ovid

 

[Sólveig]

Congrats on Bettering your legs!

 

[ZenFighter]

Congrats!

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (8 min)
Rotator Cuff Workout (1 min, 30 sec)
Punch-Up challenge day 3
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge

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Minimal training today because my mind is elsewhere.
This afternoon we have to go to my wife's father's wedding. He's marrying the lover he cheated on my wife's mother with, and he asked my wife to be his best man.
No, this is not the plot of a B-movie comedy...
You can imagine how happy we were at having to spend too much time among vain and opportunistic people.



Have a nice day bees

When you look at the dark side, careful you must be. For the dark side looks back. Yoda

 

[JohnStrong]

This afternoon we have to go to my wife's father's wedding. He's marrying the lover he cheated on my wife's mother with, and he asked my wife to be his best man.

Juiciest check-in of the day award? I'll be expecting a spicy anecdote. Feel free to invent something

 

[Fremen]

Juiciest check-in of the day award? I'll be expecting a spicy anecdote. Feel free to invent something

For now I just hope I survive to tell the tale

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (8 min)
Rotator Cuff Workout (1 min, 30 sec)
Punch-Up challenge day 4
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge

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We survived and it wasn't even that bad, much better than I was prepared for, maybe because we laughed a lot...
Now for some juicy gossip.
The wedding started late, with the bridesmaid's maid of honor missing, the bride's daughter, who was stuck in traffic with the rings.
The groom's smartphone rang twice during the ceremony.
The first time it was a spam call.
The second, the good one, was the mechanic who advised that he could go and collect the car.
The car in question was owned, drum roll and twist: the bride's daughter and bridesmaid.
My wife and I joined the groom's relatives, who ranged in age from 83 to 92 and had no social filters, saying whatever came into their heads to anyone who came within earshot and even from a distance since they were deaf and spoke loudly.
At dinner we sat at the table with them and we were by far the most cheerful and talkative table.



Have a nice day bees

Life can be simple and beautiful. Focus on the good things. Maxime Lagacé

 

[PetiteSheWolf]

Wow, what a mess, seriously! Glad you took it with humor.

 

[Fremen]

Wow, what a mess, seriously! Glad you took it with humor.

Did I mention that at the end of the wedding the bride really wanted to give a speech with quotes she didn't quite remember?
We could only laugh about it.

 

[Mamatigerj]

Belated Happy Badge Day!
And congrats on surviving the wedding with lots of laughs!

 

[Sólveig]

There's only two words I need to shout after reading all of that: Mano, ¡¿qué?!

Okay, now that the Venezuelan barrio in me is out, what the actual eff?! That is such a hilarious train wreck...

 

[Fremen]

There's only two words I need to shout after reading all of that: Mano, ¡¿qué?!

Okay, now that the Venezuelan barrio in me is out, what the actual eff?! That is such a hilarious train wreck...

Given the emotional tension, especially for my wife, that accompanied the entire preparation and the event itself, looking at the ridiculous side of the whole affair saved and heartened us a little.

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (8 min)
Rotator Cuff Workout (1 min, 30 sec)
Punch-Up challenge day 5
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge

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Another minimal workout, but at least I got something done.
I'll be traveling tomorrow and returning on Friday, so I'll probably talk to you on Saturday. Take care.



Have a nice day bees

We are who we choose to be. Green Goblin

 

[graoumia]

Have a nice trip

 

[agc]

How exciting, I came here to see a workout log and got wedding gossip as a bonus!

Another minimal workout, but at least I got something done.

Sounds like you got quite a bit done! I tried tai chi once (I know, probably not the same as wu qin xi but similar movements from what I could see in the video) and it really improved my day! Have you found it helpful? How difficult do you find doing it without a group/instructor?

 

[Mamatigerj]

Safe travels

 

[NightWolf714]

Have fun and travel safe!

 

[Fremen]

Sounds like you got quite a bit done! I tried tai chi once (I know, probably not the same as wu qin xi but similar movements from what I could see in the video) and it really improved my day! Have you found it helpful? How difficult do you find doing it without a group/instructor?

I only took a one-day course, morning and afternoon, to learn the entire sequence, and then continued practicing on my own. I watch the video every now and then to make sure I'm not messing up too much, but I think it's possible to learn it just from the instructional video.
It's part of what I consider to be minimal wellness pills, along with the sun salutation.

 

[JCU]

Safe travels! Hope you have a good trip!

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (8 min)
Rotator Cuff Workout (1 min, 30 sec)
Kettlebell Warmup (8kg, 5 min)

• Around the World 20+20
• Figure 8 - Front to Back 10
• Figure 8 - Back to Front 10
• Halo Goblet Squat 20+10
• Pullover Squat 10

Punch-Up challenge day 6-7-8-9-10
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge

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I got back yesterday afternoon.
From a work perspective, the trip went well; I finally closed a deal that had been struggling for six months.
From a personal point of view, it didn't go so well because I had a fight with my father, not that it's anything new, we haven't gotten along since I was born.
The new thing is that I stuck to my guns, which really unsettled him.
I'm happy, he's not; it's not hard to figure out who's understood more about life.
I feel sorry for my mother, who I get along with very well and who lives with my father, but I can't do anything about it except remind her that she has another choice and that we would gladly welcome her.
The older I get, the less inclined I am to waste time and energy on lost causes. It's sad, but there are wars you can't win, and perhaps they aren't even yours to fight.
I'll give myself a few more days to refocus, but starting Monday, things will change. I've been in survival mode for too long lately due to stress and emotional overload. Now, I'm taking back control of my life, by hook or by crook.



Have a nice day bees

Life is short, and it is up to you to make it sweet. Sarah Louise Delany

 

[GentleOx]

I'm sorry to hear about your struggles with your father. I have some of my own, and it's hard to resolve them as the years go by.

I had a great day, and hope you had one too

 

[Sólveig]

 

[JCU]

 

[Gurg]

There are three phases in a father-son relationship.
When the son is a kid, he says: "My dad is a superhero. He’s the best at everything."
When the son grows up, he says: "My dad’s a fool. He doesn’t know anything."
And when the son has his own child, or when his father passes away, he says: "Damn, my dad was right."
I’ve been through all those phases, and I can say it’s pretty accurate.

 

[graoumia]

Congrats for the new start, and sorry for your father, i have been in a such situation with my mother, i stopped the toxic situation at a moment, it was hard but the only choice, i am sure you are aware of it and you can enjoy the rest of your life now

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (8 min)
Rotator Cuff Workout (1 min, 30 sec)
XP Farm Workout lv III with EC
Punch-Up challenge day 11
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge

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Very good.
Today I needed to get some energy going, so back to basics, not a workout to test myself but to remind myself what I can do.
XP Farm Workout lv III, 30 sec rest with EC
Hindu Squats instead of squats, Hindu push-ups instead of classic push-ups and two Hammer grip pull-ups to finish each set with a flourish.




Have a nice day bees

No one can compete with you on being you. Most of life is a search for who and what needs you the most. Naval Ravikant

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (8 min)
Rotator Cuff Workout (1 min, 30 sec)
Punch-Up challenge day 12
Skirmish Workout lv III with EC
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge

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I just bought a new toy...

To celebrate my renewed energy and desire to get back into the game.




Have a nice day bees

You’re not bad at something. You’re new to something. Steph Smith

 

[TopNotch]

Ooh, I've looked at (and drooled over) those. Let us know how it goes!

 

[Fremen]

Ooh, I've looked at (and drooled over) those. Let us know how it goes!

I already have a good progression of videos ready
Heavy Club Basics by Mark Wildman

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (8 min)
Rotator Cuff Workout (1 min, 30 sec)
Kettlebell Warmup (8kg, 5 min)

• Around the World 20+20
• Figure 8 - Front to Back 10
• Figure 8 - Back to Front 10
• Halo Goblet Squat 20+10
• Pullover Squat 10

Strength Training in the gym (30* min)
Punch-Up challenge day 12
Surya Namaskara (5 min)
Shoulder Stretch (4 min)
Supta Virasana (1 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge

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Today I started the new training cycle and I already like it, I left things simple: only 2 + 2 fundamental exercises in superset and a finisher for fun: pull-ups + hindu push-ups + plank + hindu squats from 5 to more sets




Have a nice day bees

Play iterated games. All the returns in life, whether in wealth, relationships, or knowledge, come from compound interest. Naval Ravikant

 

[Bracelet]

Haha I would fear for my toes if I would do the kettle bell around the world exercise

 

[Fremen]

Haha I would fear for my toes if I would do the kettle bell around the world exercise

The trick is to take a light weight for yourself

 

[TopNotch]

I already have a good progression of videos ready
Heavy Club Basics by Mark Wildman

yep, those are the ones that set me dreaming!

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (8 min)
Rotator Cuff Workout (1 min, 30 sec)
Punch-Up challenge day 14
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE DINNER

Muay Thai (1 h, 30 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge

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I managed to fit everything in perfectly, grocery shopping and workouts.




Have a nice day bees

I’m always doing things I can’t do. That’s how I get to do them. Pablo Picasso

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

°°°

BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (8 min)
Rotator Cuff Workout (1 min, 30 sec)
Kettlebell Warmup (8kg, 5 min)

• Around the World 20+20
• Figure 8 - Front to Back 10
• Figure 8 - Back to Front 10
• Halo Goblet Squat 20+10
• Pullover Squat 10

Strength Training in the gym (30* min)
Punch-Up challenge day 15
Surya Namaskara (5 min)
Shoulder Stretch (4 min)
Supta Virasana (1 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge

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Last night's Muay Thai training was decidedly intense, with running, strength circuits, and striking techniques, all with very few breaks to catch my breath.
But I held up well to the training and this morning I was sore but not in pain and in fact I went to the gym for the scheduled workout so I'm very happy with the results of the training done so far, it paid off.




Have a nice day bees

Relentlessly prune bullshit, don’t wait to do things that matter, and savor the time you have. That’s what you do when life is short. Paul Graham

 

[Fremen]

The new toy arrived, surprisingly without tracking. I was expecting a 3kg package, and an 18kg one arrived.
I had a hard time carrying it up the stairs.
I had to get my wife to help me unwrap it.
I love it.


P.S. It's much heavier to handle than its 16kg weight suggests.

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Punch-Up challenge day 16
2 Hand Heavy club 1 - side to side swing 10+10 (6 kg)

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BEFORE DINNER

Muay Thai (1 h, 30 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge

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I've started playing with the Clubbell. I'll take it very slowly because these are movements I'm not used to, but it promises to be an interesting and fun workout.




Have a nice day bees

To do the useful thing, to say the courageous thing, to contemplate the beautiful thing: that is enough for one man’s life. T.S. Eliot

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]

°°°

BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (8 min)
Rotator Cuff Workout (1 min, 30 sec)
Kettlebell Warmup (8kg, 5 min)

• Around the World 20+20
• Figure 8 - Front to Back 10
• Figure 8 - Back to Front 10
• Halo Goblet Squat 20+10
• Pullover Squat 10

Strength Training in the gym (30* min)
Surya Namaskara (5 min)
Shoulder Stretch (4 min)
Supta Virasana (1 min)

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BEFORE DINNER

Punch-Up challenge day 17
2 Hand Heavy club 1 - side to side swing 10+10 (6 kg)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge

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I successfully completed the first week of my new gym workout and I managed to do it despite both grueling Muay Thai workouts, so that's good.
The start of last night's workout:
Set 1
10 fast squats with an empty barbell (20kg)
15 push-ups
40 kettlebell swings (weight of your choice, for me 16kg)
400-meter run
Set 2
10 fast squats with an empty barbell (20kg)
15 push-ups
30 kettlebell swings (16kg)
400-meter run
Set 3
10 fast squats with an empty barbell (20kg)
15 push-ups
20 kettlebell swings (16kg)
400-meter run
Set 4
10 fast squats with an empty barbell (20kg)
15 push-ups
10 kettlebell swings (16kg)
200-meter run
No rest, I endured to the end and then died in peace...
This was to warm us up, then the real training began.



Have a nice day bees

The purpose of life is to believe, to hope, and to strive. Indira Gandhi

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (8 min)
Rotator Cuff Workout (1 min, 30 sec)
Rowdy Workout lv III with EC
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE DINNER

Neck Mobility Workout (2 min)
Hand Tendons (1 min, 30 sec)
Unbound (3 min)
Punch-Up challenge day 19
2 Hand Heavy club 1 - side to side swing 10+10 (6 kg)
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge

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Today I feel physically fine, some soreness but no particular pain, so I opted for a light active recovery workout, which I think is more beneficial than complete rest, i.e. doing nothing.
Summing up the recent results in no particular order: my shoulders are doing well, as is my back; in fact, it seems to be improving despite the intense training, so I'll continue with my daily routine of warming up, mobility, and stretching. They take time, but they pay off in my health. Training three times in the gym during the Muay Thai season is possible, but the training load needs to be carefully calibrated. I need to experiment and see what really works. Doing shorter workouts is definitely essential.
I still have to lose 3kg but that doesn't worry me, now I'll use the heavy clubbell workout to do an extra daily workout, so I can have fun and burn extra calories.





Have a nice day bees

I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples. Mother Teresa

 

[agc]

Is the 3 kg weight loss to try and fit into a lower weight class for Muay Thai competitions? There's a guy at my work who does that for weight lifting, sounds very challenging!

 

[Fremen]

Is the 3 kg weight loss to try and fit into a lower weight class for Muay Thai competitions? There's a guy at my work who does that for weight lifting, sounds very challenging!

No no, nothing like that, it's just that my ideal weight is around 64 kg and I look good there (I'm 1.65 m tall) and I feel those extra kg.