CoreCommit to Exercise - Round 5: Oct 29 to Dec 30

[ergophobe]

I average at least one workout a week that I would not do without this. This week I worked out Mon and Tues, which I would not have done but I didn't want to get behind the curve for this.

[jetboy]

Not done as much as I'd like in the gym this week, but managed five exercise sessions regardless.

[Rumbas]

4/4 check.

[Drastic]

After week 3, it looks like we have 6 active participants. Anyone that hasn't posted up for the week in the last two weeks is considered out.

littleman
Week 1 - 4/4
Week 2 - 4/4
Week 3 - 4/4

thesaintv12
Week 1 - 5/5
Week 2 - 5/5
Week 3 - 5/5

jetboy
Week 1 - 5/5
Week 2 - 5/5
Week 3 - 5/5

Rumbas
Week 1 - 4/4
Week 2 - 2/4
Week 3 - 4/4

ergophobe
Week 1 - 4/4
Week 2 - 4/4
Week 3 - 4/4

Drastic
Week 1 - 5/5
Week 2 - 5/5
Week 3 - 5/5

Good job all for staying with it so far, especially on days when sick or busy. I am already reaping the rewards by being in the best shape I can remember, and noticed a couple days ago I'm not far from dropping yet another hole in the belt.

When we keep this up another 9 weeks, I feel sure we'll be surprised at the results. I know I am already.

Thank you all for participating!

[Rumbas]

Good stuff.

However I'm pretty sure I wont make my 4 this week as I sick again "¤%!/#"! and haven't been out of the house since Sunday. Beginning to wear on me.

Anybody have any good tips on recovering from a really nasty flu with very high fewer. It has now migrated into a nasty f-ing cold?

[Drastic]

Bummer bro, hope you get better soon.

Immune system supplements can help, we have something here called Airborne which can be taken as a pill or tea and seemed to help me a lot in the past. Zinc is supposed to be good as well.

Regular hot teas, soups, juices and that kind of thing can help. Stay away from diuretics like coffee & soda.

Of course you could try the old Southern favorite home remedy of whiskey and honey. (Preferably Jack Daniel's of course.) I dunno if it really works but sure makes you feel better right away.

[ergophobe]

Yeah... sorry, but same as always - lots of sleep, lots of fluids, as many calories as you can get with a flu.  Then get out and get some sunshine and fresh air as soon as you feel able.

All the best!

[Rumbas]

Cheers folks.

We dont have any meds like that Dras. Not allowed yet - however we've just seen the intro of vitamin rich drinks etc. so it might be coming as well.

Doing lots of water, green tea (with liquorice root, yum!) and a couple of smoothies with a bunch of vitamins etc.
Might be able to visit the office for the first time in a week tomorrow.

[thesaintv12]

Don't give up though Ras.  I am sure there is a good chance we will all miss workouts/get ill during the coming two months.  It could all be very balanced at the end.

[dougs]

I'm doing 4 per week and it's getting silly as now at

25Km on bike
4 x 250m sprint on rower
15 mins power exercise
400m swim
15 minutes sauna

I then have to eat like a pig and weight is going up:( Now at 85KG

Doug

[Woz]

I must congratulate you all on your efforts and commitment, well done!

Although not participating, I do have my share of tough exercise from time to time. In the last week there has been two beehive cutouts in full gear and then an afternoon of chainsawing and brushcutting, all in high Summer temps.

Why do I mention this I hear you ask?

<pause>

Each of the above would be equal to one good workout in the gym, so in the true spirit of SPAMMING, I am happy to offer the virtual credits for same to anyone unable to make up their quota for the week. (Providing suitable funds are seen to be changing hands of course ...)

[thesaintv12]

5/5 for me again this week.

11lbs lost so far too.

I must say though that it was hard going.  I was having a low motivation week and this thread really kept me at it.  That and a promise of a glass of single malt when I finished each workout.  Not quite a post work out shake, but it gets my arse into gear.

Thanks again to Drastic for keeping the stats.

[ergophobe]

4/4 so far... more this weekend.

Woz - some of my workouts have included digging up the neighbor's sewer line as fast as possible to be the dark and digging and building a small retaining wall (that was back in December before this challenge - 94 pound blocks in that wall), shovelling 3/4 ton of gravel into my truck, out into a wheelbarrow and out to a drainage project I have.

When there's no real work that would be "workout" worthy, I sometimes load 200 pounds in a wheelbarrow and sprint uphill for intervals of 30secs to 5 mins. This is a fanatastic workout for anyone looking for some variety. I got my friend, famous speed climber Hans Florine, doing them a few weeks ago.

[littleman]

4/4 again for me, I almost bailed today due to a sore throat but I really didn't want to miss my back day (pullups and deadlifts).

[Drastic]

This was a rough week, I played volleyball for the first time in 2 years or so, for over 2 hours straight Tuesday night. I've not had soreness like this in years.

Still got in all 5 at the gym though, plus the extra vball session.

I had lost about 10 pounds so far, but gained 3-4 back this week by eating out almost every day. It should shed again early next week.