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[deft]

There once was a girl
With big bright eyes
She liked a little bit of this
And so very much of that
The creatures of the forest
All thought her to be good
But she preferred to be...

Or.. Well, not really.. just sometimes.

You are an endlessly tempting forest nymph!

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

Ok Sweaters, here is the calendar with week #2 included.
Tomorrow morning is the first journaling Sunday. Let’s take some time to reflect. Tomorrow’s journal prompt is about being thankful. What are 5 (or more) things for which you are thankful?

You do not have to share here but you’re welcomed to if you are comfortable. Either way, I hope that you have a nice rest day! Enjoy!

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

June 8th - Rest Day journaling
5 things For Which I Am Thankful

1. People who play along. I’m thankful for people who participate in activities and conversations with me. It makes me feel a connection with people I never would have known if it weren’t for this site, and that never ceases to be a special feeling to me.
2. Forgiveness. For those who’ve forgiven me and for those I’ve forgiven. Some anger and hurt is too much to carry forever and forgiveness is a relief.
3. My parents. Both are still here and as crazy as they are, I love them. My dad visits today and I am nervous. He’s only been to my house a handful of times - it’s a long story - so I’m thankful he is coming over.
4. Books. Thank you for being my escape.
5. My dog. Thank you for for letting me cuddle you as much as I want.

 

[Lmizzler]

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Ok Sweaters, here is the calendar with week #2 included.
Tomorrow morning is the first journaling Sunday. Let’s take some time to reflect. Tomorrow’s journal prompt is about being thankful. What are 5 (or more) things for which you are thankful?

You do not have to share here but you’re welcomed to if you are comfortable. Either way, I hope that you have a nice rest day! Enjoy!

Oh I am wretchedly bad at journaling. I have the most difficult time forcing myself to do it. Which means I basically never do it.

Thankful for
1. My family.
2. No one forcing me to journal.
3. A warm home and plenty of food.
4. The ability to still have sex.
5. Ice cream

 

[Mei5ter]

There once was a girl
Who had a little curl
Right in the middle of her forehead
And when she was good
She was very very good
But when she was bad
She was horrid - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Oh wait… that’s me smh

I have always wanted the last word to be spelled "whorehead".

 

[Mei5ter]

I'm currently feeling thankful for:

1. Love.
2. Hope. They say it kills you, but it keeps you alive too.
3. My house. Like me, it is inconvenient, impractical, old, slightly tired, full of useless bits that no one really needs, and in need of a bathroom makeover. But it's a special place to call home, and I appreciate it daily.
4. My cat. I don't think she ever expected to have a second life as someone's therapy animal, but if couldn't have worked better for them both.
5. Orgasms. Proof that the best is always still to come.

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

Happy 69 Day! ​

Good morning All

It’s 69 Day! (6/9)
some suggested ways to celebrate are:
do 69 jumping jacks
69 sit ups
69 second plank
Bonus: 69 push ups?

Or I’m sure you could think of other ways to work up a sweat too.

 

[Lmizzler]

Happy 69 Day! ​

Good morning All

It’s 69 Day! (6/9)
some suggested ways to celebrate are:
do 69 jumping jacks
69 sit ups
69 second plank
Bonus: 69 push ups?

Or I’m sure you could think of other ways to work up a sweat too.

You have the best ideas!

 

[MiaBabe23]

Happy 69 Day! ​

Good morning All

It’s 69 Day! (6/9)
some suggested ways to celebrate are:
do 69 jumping jacks
69 sit ups
69 second plank
Bonus: 69 push ups?

Or I’m sure you could think of other ways to work up a sweat too.

This is both awesome and terrifying!! Great challenge, thank you!
Think I’m gonna try the jumping jacks, or maybe the plank which I suck at

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

I’m late getting over here but today is a Try Pilates day! I know we have some resident Pilates people here. What are some favorite poses? What are some of the differences between a rigorous yoga class and a Pilates class?

Here is a beginners Pilates poster that I found that seemed to have some nice demonstrations to get started.

Have a great day!

 

[QuietCanadian]

Pilates scares me, like why would I want my legs to be abducted?!

I've been not very effective on this challenge so far. It's not that I'm adverse to it, but this past weekend was a race weekend and the means very prescribed things leading up to and after really. I've been adding some strength training into my routine and I do see some of the exercises above as things I've been working in and/or need to, so this will be helpful!

I definitely did not to 69 of anything yesterday, though I could've eaten at least that many potato chips.

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

Pilates scares me, like why would I want my legs to be abducted?!

I've been not very effective on this challenge so far. It's not that I'm adverse to it, but this past weekend was a race weekend and the means very prescribed things leading up to and after really. I've been adding some strength training into my routine and I do see some of the exercises above as things I've been working in and/or need to, so this will be helpful!

I definitely did not to 69 of anything yesterday, though I could've eaten at least that many potato chips.

I’ve not done a good job with this one. I shouldn’t have chosen June. Idk what I was thinking. It’s the last few days before summer break and I’m dragging.

 

[QuietCanadian]

I’ve not done a good job with this one. I shouldn’t have chosen June. Idk what I was thinking. It’s the last few days before summer break and I’m dragging.

Oh no, this definitely is a me problem, not a challenge problem. I need to be scheduling some more of these things into my life, the back half of it will be better for me!

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

HIIT DAY

High intensity interval training ​

“ HIIT meaning High-Intensity Interval Training, alternates between high and low-intensity exercises, pushing you to increase your effort for short bursts. This often means around 30 seconds of almost maximum output followed by 15-30 seconds of recovery or low-intensity movement.“
I’ve had really good luck with HIIT. I primarily focused on running in intervals- mainly because I’m not a very good runner for long distances. I really don’t like it. I’m in awe of those of you who can run for long distances. So I like those short sprints and then jog for a bit, and repeat. That was effective for my weight loss.
In other fitness classes like Body Pump and a Bootcamp style group, we did HIIT and it kept my interest on the activities and it was nice to get introduced to new things.

I’d be curious about others’ experiences with HIIT if you want to share

https://imgur.com/yOE22Pt

 

[SimonSex]

My HIIT workouts are mostly for cardio and almost always on a spin cycle. The Tabata method is my usual on the bike, as my goal has been for cardio and weight loss, not strength training.

I have lost 20 lbs. in the past 3 months, all through exercise and diet.

I may be alone, but I like burpees and find the intensity of a burpee set to have some HIIT benefits for cardio & strength.

 

[Lmizzler]

My HIIT workouts are mostly for cardio and almost always on a spin cycle. The Tabata method is my usual on the bike, as my goal has been for cardio and weight loss, not strength training.

I have lost 20 lbs. in the past 3 months, all through exercise and diet.

I may be alone, but I like burpees and find the intensity of a burpee set to have some HIIT benefits for cardio & strength.

You are definitely alone in liking burpees.

They are a stellar workout for what they are. But they are brutal!

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

My HIIT workouts are mostly for cardio and almost always on a spin cycle. The Tabata method is my usual on the bike, as my goal has been for cardio and weight loss, not strength training.

I have lost 20 lbs. in the past 3 months, all through exercise and diet.

I may be alone, but I like burpees and find the intensity of a burpee set to have some HIIT benefits for cardio & strength.

You are definitely alone in liking burpees.

They are a stellar workout for what they are. But they are brutal!

You aren’t alone! @AlpineFresco loves them, if I’m remembering correctly??

 

[AlpineFresco]

You aren’t alone! @AlpineFresco loves them, if I’m remembering correctly??

Hell yeah, my favourite, and with so many variations for whatever you're looking for.

 

[QuietCanadian]

1) I don't understand the hate for burpees. I mean they are hard for sure, but I do feel like they get picked on disproportionately to similar shitty exercises.
2) I do minute on/minute off stuff even in my distance training. I have a very love hate relationship with it.

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

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Arm Day!
What is your arm routine like? ​

 

[SimonSex]

You are definitely alone in liking burpees.

They are a stellar workout for what they are. But they are brutal!

Right? My heart rate goes from 60 bpm to 140 after one set. Very efficient.

 

[SimonSex]

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Arm Day!
What is your arm routine like? ​

If I am doing strength/resistance training, my concentration is less on the arms these days as it is on chest and upper back (last, traps, etc.). Working those muscles has ancillary benefits to the arms. If I do any specific arm work, it would be dumbbell hammer curls and overhead tricep extensions.

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

Better watch out for these gunz!
Pew pew!



Hope you had a good arm day. I spent part of mine packing my classroom so that’s a good thing.

Get ready for tomorrow. It’s all about those ! Get those glutes ready!

 

[SimonSex]

No one is gonna mess with you!

 

[Shenanigans90]

Better watch out for these gunz!

Your guns are looking good, keep up the hard work.

I’ve had to avoid leg days and cardio the last two weeks because I pulled a hamstring while playing wiffle ball at a family reunion. I can’t tell you guys how bad this hurt my competitive soul.