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Drop Your Excuses To The Floor

Friday 07.26.13

“Naomi“

5 rounds for time of:
400 meter run
15 Front squat, 40-60 lbs

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90 DAY CHALLENGE III: DAY 19
Vi-shake
no caffeine
no soda
fruit or veggie snacks

NEXT WEEK’S ADDED CHALLENGE: no food after 8:00pm
 I
realize that a few of my Mamas will have to modify this a bit, if you
are a shift worker, etc. The point is to stop eating AT LEAST 2 hours
before you go to bed. I would like most of us to stick to the 8:00pm
rule, even if we stay up later than 10:00pm. 🙂

Eating Before Bed – What to Avoid


“One of the most important keys to your weight loss journey is not eating before bed.
Eating before bed gives our body immediate fuel to be used as energy –
the only problem is we don’t need energy at this time. The food that is
not used for normal body processes (our bodies are still active when we
sleep) is left to be digested by the body and is eventually stored. This
is a lot of activity for a body that wants to be resting!
While on a weight loss journey we want to maximize the number of pounds we can lose everyday in a healthy manner.
A great way to do this is to stop eating 2 hours before we go to bed.
Not eating before bed allows our body’s natural sleeping metabolism to
help us burn fat while we sleep. Instead of the sleeping energy
processes using our pre-bed snack for fuel they are able to breakdown
fat to gather energy to recover from our day. This is an important part
of any weight loss journey and can be stalled by eating before bed.
By not eating after 8 pm we are limiting those extra
calories that we may have eaten! Stop the madness and save yourself
from these extra calories by not eating before bed.
Getting a good night sleep is important for everyone. It helps us
re-energize from long, tiring days, rebuild our muscles from intense
workouts, and relax our mind from the stresses of daily living. Eating
before bed can have negative effects on our sleep quality. It can make
us feel bloated, uncomfortable, stuffed or too hot. It can ruin our
sleep. On top of that many people experience acid reflux if they eat in
bed or eat and lie down right away making getting a good sleep much more
difficult. If you feel like your sleep has been interrupted by
poor digestion or stomach issues make sure you aren’t eating 2 hours
before you go to bed.

Sleeping is the perfect time to
give our body a rest from food. It
wants to digest what it already has to deal with and doesn’t want you to
add to the fire. This is saying that you are sticking to your 5-6
smalls meals per day and aren’t overly hungry at bed time. I will list a
few pre-bed snacks for those who NEED an after dinner snack. There are
going to be times when you need to eat before bed. Don’t go
to bed hungry. If you can’t help it and need an after supper snack you
need to try these few tips:

  • Re-evaluate your daily meals – are you eating enough throughout the day? Have you eaten every 3 hours today?
  • Make sure you are eating vegetables, a lean protein and a healthy
    fat for supper. This combination will keep you feeling full longer.
  • First try drinking a glass of water. Sometimes we are really just thirsty and water will do the trick.
  • As a last resort, try one of these after supper snacks – a banana
    with peanut butter, celery with peanut butter or a handful of almonds

 Reducing the Want to Eat Before Bed

One of the main reasons people eat at night is they don’t eat enough
during the day. Many people have their biggest meal at dinner and then
snack before bed. This extreme hunger from not eating during the day
causes over-eating and worse cravings at night. The best way to prevent
this is to eat small meals every 3 hours throughout the day and keep
your body burning.
Much of our bedtime snacking is caused by stress. Stress is such a
huge factor is stalling weight loss and can ruin your efforts if you let
it! Recognize your stress don’t let it consume you. Do not turn to food
in times of stress. One of the best ways to cut your nighttime binges
is to reduce your overall stress! Try things like mediation, yoga or
massage to reduce your stress and prevent eating at night.
Here are other ways to stop eating before bed:

  • Eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day.
  • Keep all junk food out of your house.
  • Form a habit of not eating after a certain time (if you go to bed at 10 pm stop eating every night at 8 pm)
  • Do your workouts in the morning.
  • Eat protein, healthy fats and lots of vegetables at supper time.

 Your Challenge This Week 

Today I want you to stop eating 2 hours before bed!
You will feel lighter, less bloated, have increased weight loss, better
sleeps and more energy. These are some amazing reasons to take on this added challenge.”

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  1. Brittany says

    July 26, 2013 at 9:07 am

    16:13 20 lbs
    Front squats

    Reply
  2. Kelly says

    July 26, 2013 at 11:08 am

    12:17 or 15:19. I lost count of my rounds so I did an extra one just to be safe.

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      July 26, 2013 at 11:09 am

      Treadmill
      45#

      Reply
  3. Denise says

    July 26, 2013 at 11:21 am

    17:04
    Was not feeling real motivated today for running (speed ended at 7.4)
    Did 60 lb front squats. 1st time at that weight-easy does it 😉

    Happy Friday mamas!

    Reply
  4. mbrous2 says

    July 26, 2013 at 11:24 am

    18:00
    45#
    Happy Friday!

    Reply
  5. KIM says

    July 26, 2013 at 11:31 am

    17:44 30# front squats.

    Reply
  6. KPgr8ful says

    July 26, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    14:00
    Tmill
    40# (want to move up weight but have to hold two dumbells & I'm afraid to drop 'em on the way up to shoulders)

    10:00 core/planks
    5:00 bi/tri strength

    Reply
  7. Lauren says

    July 26, 2013 at 12:27 pm

    15:44 30#

    Reply
  8. Nape says

    July 26, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    17:29
    40#
    Had to use precor efx machine in place of running due to stress fracture in leg.

    Reply
  9. Julie says

    July 26, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    17:54
    40#

    Reply
  10. Shawntae Berry says

    July 26, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    Cf Mamas Northglenn 45#
    Shawntae only 3 rounds 🙁
    Holly 30# 13:55
    Karissa 15:59
    Megan 16:10
    Robyn 14:09
    Riley 14:00
    Jane 13:51
    Jen 13:07
    Sharadee 14:22

    Reply
  11. Katie C. says

    July 26, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    Katie 11:48
    Katy 13:20

    On vacation so we couldn't use weights. So we worked on squatting closer to the ground. I still felt the burn!

    Reply
  12. Marguerite Spriggs says

    July 26, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    15:32.
    40#

    Elliptical for 30 min after

    Reply
  13. Katie Fuller says

    July 26, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    15:33
    1, 3, and 5th round 60 lbs
    2 and 4th round 50 lbs

    Reply
  14. Kari F. says

    July 26, 2013 at 5:01 pm

    No timer today. Took kids to the park and decided to do this one while there. Ran around the inside of the baseball field, double the squats with no weigh at homeplate, repeat X 5. Great one. Plus the mile walk to and from our town ballfield! Now onto yesterday's burpee challenge.

    Reply
  15. Katie Fuller says

    July 26, 2013 at 5:09 pm

    Thanks so much for all your workouts! Today I realized that this is the first time in my life I can wave without my arm waving back! 😉

    Keep up all the hard work, mamas. You inspire me!

    Reply
  16. Aly says

    July 26, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    17:04 30# DB
    Wasn't feeling too motivated today and water is turned off… Glad I did it though- now to jump in the pool for my shower!!! 😀

    Reply
  17. LeeMac says

    July 26, 2013 at 6:37 pm

    12:42
    40 lb front squats

    Reply
  18. yarei says

    July 26, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    28:54. your times are insane!

    Reply
  19. Kelly Jonas says

    July 26, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    17:22
    Treadmill
    30#

    Reply
  20. Kate Huether says

    July 26, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    15:41 #30

    Reply
  21. Diana in Maine says

    July 26, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    9:33 whew this one hurt 30# front squats

    Reply
  22. katyjrogers says

    July 27, 2013 at 12:03 am

    12:45, no weight on squats since I was at the track.

    Reply
  23. Kjnobes says

    July 27, 2013 at 12:30 am

    18:00 – 40lb front squats

    Reply
  24. Rissa W says

    July 27, 2013 at 12:35 am

    17:21
    Outside workout pushing the stroller, 60# squats
    Have a great weekend mamas!

    Reply
  25. Living Simple Living Clean says

    July 27, 2013 at 2:08 am

    K=8:26. J=8:11

    Reply
  26. laura says

    July 27, 2013 at 3:54 am

    16:39. 40# squats thx!

    Reply
  27. Tamara says

    July 27, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    20:47
    No weight
    outside in Lakewood CO
    Rounds 1 & 3 were at an incline

    Reply
  28. James Family says

    July 27, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    17:27
    30# front squats(need heavier weights)

    5 mile run

    Reply
  29. jroweton says

    July 27, 2013 at 4:16 pm

    18:42 moving slow today
    30# squats

    Reply
  30. Maura Sumpter says

    July 27, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    Completed on 7/26. 14:30. Then group power.

    Reply
  31. goldengirls says

    July 27, 2013 at 10:13 pm

    17:05
    Treadmill
    40#

    Reply
  32. martha says

    July 28, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    14:20
    #30 squats so i did 20 each round instead of 15

    Reply
  33. Vanessa says

    July 29, 2013 at 12:55 am

    19:57 65# FRSQ's. Afterwards worked on trying to get a double under, and finally after being a klutz for 6 months, I finally got some!! Yay! 🙂

    Reply
  34. Denise says

    July 29, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    100 was my score. Big improvement for me since last time!
    Jenni-I'm sorry you are still dealing with all these legal issues. I hated to read that this morning. i am going to follow you no matter what your site is called 😉

    Reply
  35. Jennifer Gores-Todd says

    July 29, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    17:02 40#

    Reply
  36. Melody Hunsaker says

    July 29, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    16:29 40#

    Reply
  37. Ian and Amy says

    July 29, 2013 at 7:28 pm

    14:41
    I only did 20 lb squat. To much vacation and I'm super sunburnt on my legs and thighs

    Reply
  38. one of us says

    July 31, 2013 at 2:48 am

    25:09 Did 4:00min fast spin on bike instead of 400s outside in the heat.

    Reply
  39. Shavanah Moya says

    August 6, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    18:52

    As rx'd, pushing the stroller. Phew!! Not too happy with my time but, I'm glad I finished!

    Reply
  40. Mrs. Stamp says

    September 23, 2013 at 1:13 am

    16:46

    Did this almost two months later. Didn't write down the weights for squats so did regular ones. Did after a weighted squat wod so I don't feel too bad.

    Reply

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