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Sorry – correction to my post – the spider curl is in the e-book at-home workout. I’m just confused about the list of exercises in the video links – are they just the demos for a variety of the exercises that appear on all 3 workout types? That is, the list of the video workouts is not a workout we’re supposed to follow – rather, we pick one from the e-book and if we need to see how it’s done, we go to the video list for that day. Is that correct? Sorry for my confusion – I haven’t done a challenge lately.
I’m there, too. But I figure this isn’t really a problem. Basically, I got soft, gained weight. Being diagnosed with a terminal illness is a problem. A serious head injury is a problem. Trying to recover from losing a limb is a problem. But getting complacent, even lazy, and indulgent, is simply bad behaviour that we are correcting. It isn’t a real problem. It can turn into that (e.g., physical debilitation, addictions), but if we aren’t really there yet, then it’s simply bad habits. It will take discipline, because the path of least resistance is the one we’ve practiced most recently, but stick to the rules: plan ahead, keep to a routine, and come back to the forum to challenge your excuses and permission you’ve given yourself to deviate from the plan. I need the support, too. I won’t go into my various indulgences and issues over the past 4 or 5 years, but I’m disappointed, and even a bit disgusted, with myself. Yet I’ve never found myself motivated by negative emotions – always done better when I feel good about doing it. Approach goals instead of avoidance goals. This time is going to pass regardless of what we do, so we might as well make an effort for this relatively short period of time (60 days) to move forward. All the best!
Hi Stephanie
I don’t know if this will help because I don’t know if it’s an issue of scheduling or if you are having problems getting the food down or getting the meals eaten because you don’t have time to eat. What I have done is make “soup” with some meals. I know it might sound gross but I basically blend up the food in a nutri-bullet with just enough water to turn it into soup. In this way, for example, I combine 4oz of chicken, a full serving of vegetables, and if there is additional carb (e.g., sweet potato), I thrown that in, too. I can get it down in literally one minute vs. the 10 or 20 I’d need to eat the food whole. And if you eat it like a soup, heated up, it’s really not bad – just what you’d expect. You can add spices, lemon juice, or whatever to make it different. It’s also easier to eat, in my opinion, if the 3 hours has gone by and you really don’t feel like sitting down to the next entire meal. I do it because through the day I don’t get enough of a break to eat the meal without it being blended like this.
Hi Christina
I had leg surgery 3 weeks ago and felt disappointed and frustrated as well; however, I know I needed it and have to give myself the necessary time to recover. March 15 is around the corner and I might not be finishing the challenge as I wanted, but the long-term benefits of full recovery will allow me to get back to the routine and keep it going. I hope you recover well and reap the rewards of allowing yourself the necessary healing time.
I asked about this awhile ago, too. (Titled Phase 2 Discrepancies). Was told by others to follow the exercises on the lists and not the PDFs and then Nicole posted to say there are still a few bugs that need to be fixed. I’m thinking that if they don’t change the workouts printed on the images, it makes sense to follow the exercises listed below (that link to the videos).
Still wondering about the discrepancies between exercises listed in the Phase 2 images of the training days vs the lists that follow (that will link to videos) – not the same exercises for the days are listed. Thanks
Hi Amanda. This happens to me, too, so I’ll be interested to hear the response from the moderator. I have been taking longer rests in between sets when I start feeling like that, making sure that I don’t attempt that day without having eaten about an hour before (i.e., close enough to the workout that I’ve got energy but not so close that I feel it will come up on me), and adding BCAAs (in powder form to the water) during the workout. Then the usual – follow the diet to get the amount of nutrition and get a good sleep. I think I’m just out of shape and am building up the stamina for it but that’s what I’ve been trying to do. Another thing to check if you haven’t already is your blood pressure – mine is typically low and I’ve been told by my doctor that if I let my blood sugar get too low then I could end up feeling like fainting, so eating at regular intervals helps if your blood pressure is also low. People with low blood pressure apparently have to be careful because they might be more prone to dizziness during exercise when the muscles need the blood and oxygen and there is the decreased flow to the brain (so I’ve been told).
No – not yet, but the exercises in the lists that will eventually link to the videos are not the same ones that are in the PDF – I’ve been printing out the PDFs for the gym but don’t want to be doing the wrong routines when we hit Phase 2.
Still confused re dumbbell stiff legged deadlift – one leg at a time or two? Also want to know opinion on a weighted vest and dumbbells vs a barbell for above two exercises. Thank you.
Nicole’s video shows barbell stiff legged deadlift. With the dumbbells I’ve seen it done with 1-arm, 1-leg, and two legs with dumbbells in both arms. I’m wondering if we do it one-legged or two legs at same time. Thanks
Thanks for these responses – one more question re: scheduling cardio – if my cardio sessions have not gone according to schedule, is it better to do one on the leg day or one on the rest day? Note – if I did on leg day I would do it in a separate session – there is no way I have enough energy to follow legs with cardio. Thanks again!
Okay, so I would be best off leaving it for a day when I have the full hour (or however long it takes) and then maybe working out Tues-Sat, take just Sun off, and start up Monday? Or do we need to do the 2 rest days at the end? Thank you again for the quick responses!
Hi Nicole. I joined your site recently to get inspired. For many years I was an avid gym-goer (having a profession that is entirely sedentary) and I looked fit. People would often ask me if I competed (I didn’t). Over the past few years I’ve lost a lot of motivation. A couple of events took me out of the routine for awhile (a surgery and then a pulled muscle) but they are not playing a role now. I feel that I can’t “compete” with the younger crowd at the gym who do the shows (I’m close to 50 now), and it’s hard to talk myself into going at all. It’s more than being lazy or lacking discipline – I feel like I’ve lost my “mojo”. I’m mistreating my body with alcohol as a coping mechanism, but starting to slowly get better with that. I’ve started getting better with preparing meals. I joined Crossfit off and on but it didn’t stick. I’ve joined yoga and am trying to get there once or twice a week. A couple of “tip me Tuesday” posts have been helpful : “The All or Nothing Trap” and “Enjoy the Journey”. I feel washed up and this has lasted about 3 or 4 years after going to the gym pretty steadily for over 20 years. Any advice or tips?
