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Drop Your Excuses To The Floor

Monday 10.07.13

“Kari”

6 rounds for time of:
Run 400 meters
25 Push-ups / Butterfly sit-ups (alternating each round)

Post time to comments. 

Hiit Mama Kari
Litchfield, IL
“I am so thankful for
a friend that introduced me to your site just a few days before this last 90
days started….as a mother of a 5 year old boy, a 2 year boy, wife of a
full time military man and a junior high math teacher of 142 students finding
time for me to fit my workouts in before coming across your site was borderline
impossible….I feel so at home with your workouts….not only are they beyond
do-able time wise but I could even do most them with my kids out in the
backyard while they played….and from them watching me daily I now have a 2
year old who can do better push-ups than me and a 5 year old who loves to box
jump!!!!  I am 33 years old and stronger and faster than I have been my
entire life (which is saying a lot from a former college soccer
player)….since starting I have improved my 5k time from an avg 9 min mile pace
to an avg 8:13 min mile pace!  I completed every single WOD that I was
blessed enough to have put in front of me on this journey!  THANK YOU JENNI FOR POSTING DAILY FOR US!!!!  Because of you I am 6 pounds lighter
and 4 inches smaller!!!!”

90 DAY CHALLENGE IV: DAY 1
Vi-shake
no caffeine

(In case any of you missed Saturday’s post)
Caffeine is a drug stimulant found in
coffee, tea, soft drinks, energy drinks, dietary supplements
and certain foods. Though caffeine may pose some benefits, such as mental
sharpness and increased energy, it can also pose dangerous risks. People
respond differently to caffeine, so risk for such dangers varies. Excessive
caffeine consumption heightens a person’s risk for harmful effects.
Reduced Bone Strength
Excessive caffeine intake may cause the
body to rid itself of calcium–a nutrient vital in supporting bone strength.
People at risk for osteoporosis, a condition characterized by brittle bones,
may exhibit higher risk for osteoporosis and bone fractures
if they consume caffeine regularly. According to research published in the
Journal of Bones and Mineral Research in Dec. 2009, elderly women are at
highest risk for caffeine-related bone problems. Elderly women who lack calcium
in their diet and consume caffeine frequently exhibit greater instances of
osteoporosis and bone fractures than women deficient in calcium who do not
consume caffeine.
Increased Blood Pressure
Increased blood pressure often occurs
when people have blockage in their arteries, adhere to diets high in saturated
fats, exercise too little or are genetically predisposed to high blood
pressure. Caffeine intake can also trigger blood pressure spikes. According to
Mayo Clinic hypertension specialist, Sheldon G. Sheps, M.D., the amount of
caffeine found in two to three cups of coffee can raise a person’s systolic
pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) 3 to 14 millimeters of
mercury (mm Hg) and diastolic pressure (the bottom number) 4 to 13 mm Hg. Such
increases prove particularly dangerous for people with high blood pressure or
heart-related diseases. In general, people who consume caffeine regularly or in
excessive amounts may exhibit higher blood pressure than people who do not.
Caffeine found in energy drinks
and dietary supplements is often accompanied by additional stimulants, such as
the herbs guarana and ginseng. These herbs exacerbate blood pressure risks.
Addiction 
Caffeine may lead to physical
dependence. In an interview with U.S. News and World Report, professor Roland
Griffiths, of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine explained that though people are
hesitant to consider caffeine addiction a drug addiction, the basic mechanisms
by which people become dependent upon caffeine are similar to classic drug
addiction. As with any addiction, withdrawal symptoms arise when those addicted
to caffeine reduce or eliminate caffeine from their lifestyle. People who
routinely drink coffee in the morning may experience withdrawal symptoms if
their coffee is delayed or missed. Symptoms of caffeine withdrawal include
headache, lethargy, foggy thinking, depressed or irritable mood and even nausea
or vomiting. Excessive or frequent caffeine intake pose greatest risk for
addiction. 
Emotional Effects
Excessive caffeine intake can disturb a
person’s moods and emotional health. According to research published in the
journal Drug Alcohol Dependency in September 2008, nervousness, restlessness
and anxiety are common consequences of caffeine toxicity. People may have
difficulty sitting still and may develop heightened paranoia, jealousy and
other worrisome emotions. Once the stimulant effects of caffeine wear off, the
post-caffeine “crash,” or drop in mood and energy, may pose added
emotional side effects. People with depression, anxiety and other psychological
disorders may hold higher risk for adverse emotional effects.
Insomnia
Excessive caffeine
consumption may cause insomnia, which is a common sleep disorder characterized
by difficulty falling to sleep, remaining asleep or having nonrefreshing sleep
for at least four consecutive weeks. According to the National Sleep
Foundation, seven out of 10 people who exhibit the highest caffeine intake have
insomnia. The more caffeine a person consumes, the more likely he is to develop
insomnia. Insomnia causes daytime sleepiness and often leads to further
caffeine consumption, as a person struggles with daytime wakefulness. Caffeine-induced
insomnia may also cause mental fogginess and reduced cognitive abilities. If
left untreated, insomnia may increase a person’s risk for weight gain, obesity,
mood swings, dependency on sleeping pills, reduced immune system function and
automobile accidents.
Physical
Effects
Caffeine toxicity
also affects a person’s physical well-being. According to the Mayo Clinic,
excessive caffeine drinkers may develop nausea and additional digestive
symptoms. Caffeine in any amount is known to increase a person’s heart rate and
blood pressure; over-consumption of caffeine may have dramatic negative
effects. People with heart-related health conditions, such as hypertension, or
high blood pressure, may have increased risk for heart attack. Heart
palpitations and arrhythmias, which are irregular heartbeats, have also been
reported. Muscle tremors, extreme shakiness and headaches may also occur. When
shakiness is severe or coupled with intense irritability, risk for accidents
and injuries increase.

If those
aren’t enough reasons, I don’t know what is!? Challenge yourself. I know
this will be hard for some of you but you have nothing to lose by
trying it for 90 days….only insight and health to gain. Start on
Monday, if you have to have coffee, go buy some decaf. Get ready, here
we go!! 🙂

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  1. Erin Gray says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:55 am

    17:10

    I've been following this blog off and on for a while but I decided its finally time to hold myself accountable, and let's be honest I just want results like Kari's!

    Reply
  2. Denise says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:45 am

    19:27
    Outside workout (love fall running weather!)

    Reply
    • Amy says

      October 8, 2013 at 1:21 am

      Ok Denise I'm finally back 🙂 I've had little motivation lately but I'm ready to go again!

      Reply
  3. Denise says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:46 am

    Fantastic results Kari!!!! Great job!

    Reply
  4. Julie says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:00 am

    18:16 as rx'd
    I was pushing hard for 18:00!
    Great job Kari!! You look awesome!

    Reply
  5. nfrench81 says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:05 am

    20:06 ax RX'd. Ran outside…Brrrr! Kari is awesome!

    Reply
  6. mbrous2 says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:16 am

    23:34
    All boy pu

    Reply
  7. lizalena says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:29 am

    21:10
    Mostly gpus
    Doing the 90 day challenge
    Have a long ways to go but honeymoon at the end will b a good motivator
    Thank you!!!

    Reply
  8. Mandy Crow says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:49 am

    19:22
    Mostly gpus

    Reply
  9. Brittany says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:57 am

    23:48 mostly gpu

    Reply
  10. Rachael says

    October 7, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    Forgot to stop the timer, but I think it was around 23:00. Total miles was closer to 1.75. Gpu

    Reply
  11. Rachael says

    October 7, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    Forgot to stop the timer, but I think it was around 23:00. Total miles was closer to 1.75. Gpu

    Reply
  12. Kim Jackson says

    October 7, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    21:05
    All bpu
    Arms crossed on bsu
    Whew!! Fighting a chest cold…hard to breath but feels good to get this wo done 🙂

    Reply
  13. Kirsten says

    October 7, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    Good job Kari! Only got in 2 rounds before having to start school (I home school and have a 2 month old, so getting up earlier or pushing school back later isn't an option right now). For the 400s I ran 200, walked 100, ran 100…couldn't do it without the walking. I keep telling myself I am just getting started again and it WILL get better!

    Reply
  14. aj says

    October 7, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    Walked a mile and ran a whole mile! 25:00
    Then did 75 girl push ups and 75 sit-ups= 5:15

    Reply
  15. Heather Lipe says

    October 7, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    19:00
    Half boy half girl
    Sub crunches (tailbone!!!!)

    Reply
  16. Jen Roe says

    October 7, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    13:37

    Ran outside on HS track–very windy
    All boy push ups

    Great workout.

    Reply
  17. James Family says

    October 7, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    Ran 4.5 miles

    Then just did push-ups and sit-ups= 5:40

    Good Job Kari!

    Reply
  18. Shawntae Berry says

    October 7, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    Hiit mamas northglenn
    Jen 16:24
    Shawntae 17:52
    Robyn 17:52
    Karissa 20:04
    Ann 22:30

    Reply
  19. Amanda Rigby says

    October 7, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    23 min as rx'd

    Reply
  20. Maura Sumpter says

    October 7, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    16:53. Using a treadmill increasing my speed by .2 each round. First 10 of each round boy push-ups. Then RPM.

    Reply
  21. Kari F. says

    October 7, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    19:38. 2:15 on stationary bike for run each round.

    Reply
  22. K. Beeman says

    October 7, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    Just starting after following for a while.

    Time was 27:43

    Reply
  23. Kelley B says

    October 7, 2013 at 4:35 pm

    My sister-in-law introduced me to this blog. I was not able to finish today's WOD, I am that out of shape. I did two runs, 20 gpus, and 15 butterfly sit-ups. I have a loooooong way to go.

    Reply
    • mbrous2 says

      October 7, 2013 at 5:15 pm

      Don't get discouraged. You started and that's the hardest part! You will be amazed how quickly you progress!

      Reply
  24. Heather says

    October 7, 2013 at 4:46 pm

    17:44
    Ran outside on the hs track. It us so cold already. 29 degrees at 6:30Am but it felt great!

    Reply
  25. Amber Carter says

    October 7, 2013 at 4:46 pm

    22:07 outdoors with HIIT Mamas of ACAII
    I think my laps were longer than 400s
    Starting my FOURTH challenge today!

    Reply
    • Amber Carter says

      October 8, 2013 at 5:02 am

      My laps were over 500 meters

      Reply
  26. Amber Carter says

    October 7, 2013 at 4:52 pm

    Awesome job Kari! I am hoping my end results look like yours this time! I am 32 with 5 children. I have always been pear shape but have lost nearly 20 lbs and went from 34/34/41.5 to 34/28/36 wanting my hip measurement to be 34!

    Reply
    • Katie C. says

      October 7, 2013 at 10:56 pm

      You are inspiring! your first measurements are basically my measurements right now! I hope to follow in your footsteps!

      Reply
  27. Karen says

    October 7, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    20:45. Just getting back into things…finally. Last 2 rounds did half of everything.

    Reply
  28. Ian and Amy says

    October 7, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    18:24y distances may have been a little short. Treadmill broke down and little kids at home. So I just ran up and down my long driveway a few times

    Reply
  29. Carrie says

    October 7, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    19:34

    Reply
  30. elisabeth scherger says

    October 7, 2013 at 6:03 pm

    21:17 have been following but am going to start posting to be accountable

    Reply
  31. ErikaS says

    October 7, 2013 at 6:22 pm

    20:23. Half gpu, half bpu
    Had a 3-yr old who wanted to run a couple laps with me which slowed me down.

    Reply
  32. Zareena Koch says

    October 7, 2013 at 7:08 pm

    21:38 but I RAN ALL LAPS at my 10 min mile pace!! Plantar be gone!

    Reply
  33. Linds says

    October 7, 2013 at 7:16 pm

    31 min.

    Reply
  34. Three Peas says

    October 7, 2013 at 7:39 pm

    18:41
    GPU

    Reply
  35. positivebirthsct says

    October 7, 2013 at 7:40 pm

    17:08 Outside workout 🙂

    This is my first challenge and absolutly excited to be joining in the fun.

    Reply
  36. bmama says

    October 7, 2013 at 7:42 pm

    27:37 seven bpu each round then the rest gpu

    Reply
  37. The Opposite of Imagination says

    October 7, 2013 at 7:51 pm

    23:49 as rx'd
    GPU
    Thanks Jenni!

    Looking Great KARI!

    Reply
  38. There Once Was A Bee says

    October 7, 2013 at 7:54 pm

    18:22 all boy push ups
    Oh, I'm getting old.
    Thanks for the motivation!

    Reply
  39. Heather LaBau says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:05 pm

    32 mins

    Reply
  40. Kelly Jonas says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:13 pm

    18:15 Whew!! It feels good to be back. Missed this for three months.

    Reply
  41. Theresa Bryant says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    22:58. Wow! Sucks to start all over! Again! Thanks!

    Reply
  42. Theresa Bryant says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    22:58. Wow! Sucks to start all over! Again! Thanks!

    Reply
  43. Berta Crowe says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:24 pm

    33:16 – I did a modified version of today's workout. I only planned on doing 4 rounds instead of 6, but I did them as follows:
    -run 200 meters, 13 push-ups
    -run 200 meters, 13 sit-ups
    -run 200 meters, 12 push-ups
    -run 200 meters, 12 sit-ups
    -run 200 meters, 13 push-ups
    -run 200 meters, 13 sit-ups
    -run 200 meters, 12 push-ups
    -run 200 meters, 12 sit-ups
    -1/2 mile on recumbent bike

    Great workout, but it was brutal for me to finish, but I did!!

    Great start, Kelley B. You ran laps around those who chose to sit on their couches today!! 🙂

    Reply
  44. Casey says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    16:11

    Reply
  45. Jenn says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:22 pm

    I am ON The band wagon this go around. I am going to try REALLY hard to do this! I haven't been feeling too motivated lately but I am getting my WOD on today! Thank you for being SUCH an amazing inspiration!!!!!

    Reply
  46. Donette says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:13 pm

    16:49. Good job Kari! You look amazing!

    Reply
  47. Jenni says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:22 pm

    15:35

    So happy to see so many new posts!

    Reply
    • Jenni says

      October 7, 2013 at 10:23 pm

      F/34/4kids/CA

      Reply
  48. Creative Corner says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:56 pm

    22.10 all boy! Yeah

    Reply
  49. Marguerite Spriggs says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    18:10 all bpu.

    Ran 2 miles after wod

    Reply
  50. Sarah Cauley says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:10 pm

    22:52
    all boy pushups!

    Reply
  51. HelenFT says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:21 pm

    19:40
    All gpu

    Reply
  52. Jess Gray says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:23 pm

    Your Facebook post made me realize I haven't been holding myself accountable by working out in the shadows. Hopefully this will motivate me to lose the last few lbs of baby weight.
    18:02
    mostly gpus and ran stairs
    F/30/1 kid/VA

    Reply
  53. Anna V says

    October 8, 2013 at 12:45 am

    28 minutes. So excited to post for the first time and time myself for the first time.

    Reply
  54. Amy says

    October 8, 2013 at 1:24 am

    I'm finally back after 4 months. You are all so inspiring! Kari you look amazing!

    20:24 on treadmill.

    Reply
  55. Mrs. Stamp says

    October 8, 2013 at 1:43 am

    20:36
    scaled push ups

    then ran the little extra bit to complete 2 miles.

    I'm excited for this challenge! If my before photos aren't motivation enough, I don't know what is! lol

    Reply
  56. Brittney Nelson says

    October 8, 2013 at 1:51 am

    23:15
    All gpus. Wanted to puke. Doing this after dinner wasn't the greatest idea but I got it done! Thanks so much for posting these workouts! Always kicks my butt.

    Reply
  57. Annie Lindsey says

    October 8, 2013 at 2:00 am

    20:13, I'm going to better posting times!

    Reply
  58. Jennifer Gores-Todd says

    October 8, 2013 at 3:15 am

    24:14

    Reply
  59. Linda Slater says

    October 8, 2013 at 3:58 am

    24:10

    Completed Thursday's WOD
    21, 18, 15, 12, 9, 6, 3
    Walking Lunges
    Thrusters 20#
    Push Ups
    KTE's

    Reply
  60. Samantha Sweeting says

    October 8, 2013 at 5:20 am

    17:10
    Modified push ups

    Reply
  61. Becky says

    October 8, 2013 at 11:29 am

    23:36
    All boy push ups
    Hoping for better time.
    F/34/2kids/GA
    Did I do it right?

    Reply
  62. annie says

    October 8, 2013 at 11:37 am

    18:40
    GPUs

    Reply
  63. NatalieT says

    October 8, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    30:31 girl push ups

    Reply
  64. Traci Jordan says

    October 8, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    I had already done a run yesterday before looking up the WOD. I still wanted to get some cardio in each round so I hula hooped for 3 minutes instead of running.

    Reply
  65. Alzina Foscato says

    October 8, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    15:56 Boy push ups.
    Forgot to post yesterday

    Reply
  66. Sara says

    October 8, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    35 minutes …fighting a cold but still feel slow.

    Reply
  67. Diana says

    October 8, 2013 at 4:13 pm

    26:54 had to run it on the treadmill due to torrential rain and wind 🙁

    Reply
  68. Katie Fuller says

    October 8, 2013 at 5:10 pm

    I'm getting ready for a 5k in 1 1/2 weeks, so I ran to train for the 5k, then did the push ups and cfsu.

    Reply
  69. Rissa W says

    October 8, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    19:16
    Inside workout, a day late, but still did it.

    Reply
  70. rebroylesima says

    October 8, 2013 at 10:18 pm

    17:30 Maybe there is something to "no caffiene"!

    Reply
  71. April says

    October 8, 2013 at 10:23 pm

    21:09 – Did this yesterday but my post did not post:-)
    I am back here again after realizing that following this blog and doing the workouts daily got me in better shape than anything else I have tried recently.
    F/35/2kids/TX

    Reply
  72. Donna2522 says

    October 9, 2013 at 1:43 am

    Better late than never 19:30 ended last round with girl pushups.

    Reply
  73. Kjnobes says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:38 am

    23:11
    All bpu

    Reply
  74. Shannon G says

    October 10, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    I started late in the week but will catch up this weekend.
    Ran 3 mins on the eliptical between girl push-ups and BF sit-ups. Forgot my watch but will guess around 20 mins.

    Reply
  75. yelly16 says

    October 10, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    17:34 Monday. Excited to be back after marathon training and recovery!

    Reply
  76. yelly16 says

    October 10, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    17:34 Monday. Excited to be back after marathon training and recovery!

    Reply
  77. yelly16 says

    October 10, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    17:34 Monday. Excited to be back after marathon training and recovery!

    Reply
  78. Shavanah Moya says

    October 11, 2013 at 3:06 am

    17:07

    Push ups on knees and modified hollow body hold for sit ups.

    I'm pretty excited to be getting back into the WODs. This will be my third challenge. I did great my first one. Then, with the second one, my husband's schedule changed so we struggled to figure out a new workout routine. We finally got it in order just in time to start this challenge! Since April I've lost 14 pounds and inches from everywhere! Now I weigh less than I did before I had DD! Thanks Jenni for these workouts! They have changed my body and life for the better!!!

    And, good job Kari!!!

    Reply
  79. Maria Ernestine says

    October 14, 2013 at 11:47 am

    Pat and Maria – 20:07

    Reply
  80. Lauren Rosina says

    October 14, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    24:30 all bpu

    Reply
  81. Lauren Rosina says

    October 14, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    24:30 all bpu

    Reply
  82. Allison says

    October 15, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    17:30 (last Tuesday 10/8)

    25/Alabama/Newlywed/ No Kids

    Reply
  83. Logan says

    October 16, 2013 at 9:55 am

    20:05…great way to kick off my cruise!!

    Reply
  84. katyjrogers says

    October 17, 2013 at 6:35 pm

    19:35 as rx'd, gpu

    Reply
  85. Katie Oakes says

    October 18, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    28:16, all gpu. Blessings!

    Reply

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