“Monica”
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
15 Butterfly sit-ups
21 Deadlifts, 60-80 lbs
Post rounds completed to comments.
Hiit Mama Monica
“I am a 42 yr old working mom of a 19 yr old daughter and 14 yr old son.
I have always struggled to get back in shape, trying different diets
and and never sticking with it. Our mutual friend Cesca introduced me
to Hiit Mamas and the Vi shakes. Its been the best decision I ever
made. The workouts are amazing and time friendly! I LOVE the shakes and
my new healthy eating lifestyle. I have more energy than ever. I have
dropped 11 lbs, waist from 34 to 31 and thighs from 26 to 24! Its a
lifestyle for me now so I’ll be continuing the challenges! ? Thank you
for the time you put into the blog, it’s changed my life for the better.” -Monica
I have always struggled to get back in shape, trying different diets
and and never sticking with it. Our mutual friend Cesca introduced me
to Hiit Mamas and the Vi shakes. Its been the best decision I ever
made. The workouts are amazing and time friendly! I LOVE the shakes and
my new healthy eating lifestyle. I have more energy than ever. I have
dropped 11 lbs, waist from 34 to 31 and thighs from 26 to 24! Its a
lifestyle for me now so I’ll be continuing the challenges! ? Thank you
for the time you put into the blog, it’s changed my life for the better.” -Monica
90 DAY CHALLENGE V: DAY 5
Vi-shake
no caffeine
NEXT WEEK’S ADDED CHALLENGE: no soda
“We all know that drinking soda isn’t good for us. We know that it
would be better for our health if instead we drank [insert pretty much
any other beverage choice here]. But there’s just something
about soda that keeps drawing us back. Whether you call it “soda,”
“pop,” “soda pop,” “Coke,” or something else entirely, it’s a good idea
to stop drinking it once and for all. Here’s why:
Financial Reasons to Stop Drinking Soda
If saving money motivates you to kick a bad habit, here are the top three financial reasons to quit drinking soda.
1. The out of pocket cost of drinking pop adds up.
The average American drinks 216 liters
(that’s 7304 ounces, or about 365 20-ounce bottles) a year. If you
purchased your soda only at a vending machine, that’s about $550/ year.
If, instead, you put this into a retirement account for 30 years at a 7%
interest rate compounded annually, you’d have about $60,000. Even if
you buy your soda at the grocery store for 40 cents a can, that’s still
$243 per year and over $26,000 over 30 years.
(that’s 7304 ounces, or about 365 20-ounce bottles) a year. If you
purchased your soda only at a vending machine, that’s about $550/ year.
If, instead, you put this into a retirement account for 30 years at a 7%
interest rate compounded annually, you’d have about $60,000. Even if
you buy your soda at the grocery store for 40 cents a can, that’s still
$243 per year and over $26,000 over 30 years.
2. You’ll make poorer financial decisions by drinking diet soda.
A research study
looking at decision making after drinking soda found that “The
sugar-free soda drinkers were more likely to choose the immediate
reward, even though it was less money and not the best overall decision.
“
looking at decision making after drinking soda found that “The
sugar-free soda drinkers were more likely to choose the immediate
reward, even though it was less money and not the best overall decision.
“
3. The long term health consequences lead to high medical expenses.
I’ve listed numerous health reasons to not drink soda pop below — if
you have even one of these health problems because of (or it’s
exacerbated by) drinking soda, your long-term medical costs will
skyrocket.
you have even one of these health problems because of (or it’s
exacerbated by) drinking soda, your long-term medical costs will
skyrocket.
Health Reasons to Stop Drinking Soda
Here are just a few of the scientifically researched reasons to kick the habit.
4. Soda increases your blood pressure.
A March 2011 study links soda consumption to higher blood pressure.
5. Soda destroys your teeth.
In case your dentist hadn’t told you, between the sugar and the acidity, pop is terrible for your teeth. It erodes your tooth enamel!
6. It contains an ingredient banned in over 100 countries.
About
10% of soda flavors contain BVO, or brominated vegetable oil, which is
banned by the World Health organization and 100 countries.
10% of soda flavors contain BVO, or brominated vegetable oil, which is
banned by the World Health organization and 100 countries.
7. It makes you fat.
Calories from drinks including soda make up over 20% of the total
daily calories consumed by Americans, according to a 2004 article in the
American Journal of Preventive Medicine (as cited by WebMD).
daily calories consumed by Americans, according to a 2004 article in the
American Journal of Preventive Medicine (as cited by WebMD).
8. It may lead to diabetes.
Non-diet soft drinks contribute to the onset of type 2 diabetes.
Even if you drink diet, you may not be in the clear (see the study
published by the American Heart Association discussed below).
Even if you drink diet, you may not be in the clear (see the study
published by the American Heart Association discussed below).
9. It may lead to heart disease.
According to a study published by the American Heart Association,
“Drinking as little as one can of soda a day — regular or diet — is
associated with a 48% increased risk of metabolic syndrome, a key
predecessor of heart disease and diabetes.”
“Drinking as little as one can of soda a day — regular or diet — is
associated with a 48% increased risk of metabolic syndrome, a key
predecessor of heart disease and diabetes.”
10. Soda consumption is linked to osteoporosis.
Soda drinking has been associated with lower bone mineral density in women and children. The phosphorus content of colas triggers calcium loss leading to osteoporosis.
11. Drinking cola can increase your risk of kidney stones.
A
study published in Epidemiology found that “Drinking 2 or more colas
per day was associated with increased risk of chronic kidney disease.”
study published in Epidemiology found that “Drinking 2 or more colas
per day was associated with increased risk of chronic kidney disease.”
12. Soda can cause heartburn.
It shouldn’t surprise you that highly acidic sodas can lead to heartburn.
13. It’s linked with liver problems.
A study found that people with liver problems are also more likely to drink soda.
14. Your soda likely either contains aspartame or high fructose corn syrup.
If you drink diet soda, your pop has some sort of artificial
sweetener. If you drink full-calorie soda, chances are it has high
fructose corn syrup. There are long debates about these ingredients and
studies are not entirely conclusive, but both ingredients are artificial
and are likely not good for you.
sweetener. If you drink full-calorie soda, chances are it has high
fructose corn syrup. There are long debates about these ingredients and
studies are not entirely conclusive, but both ingredients are artificial
and are likely not good for you.
Environmental Reasons to Stop Drinking Soda
Recycling your pop can or bottle isn’t enough to prevent harm to the
environment, as soda destroys the planet in numerous other ways.
environment, as soda destroys the planet in numerous other ways.
15. It can take up to 132 gallons of water to produce a 2-liter bottle of soda.
The
132 gallon/2-liter bottle figure includes the water it takes to grow
ingredients, and according to a Wall Street Journal article,
Coke says that it takes about 1 gallon to make a 2-liter bottle.
Chances are the number is somewhere in between. Either way, that’s a lot
of water.
132 gallon/2-liter bottle figure includes the water it takes to grow
ingredients, and according to a Wall Street Journal article,
Coke says that it takes about 1 gallon to make a 2-liter bottle.
Chances are the number is somewhere in between. Either way, that’s a lot
of water.
16. That water has to come from somewhere.
Since
a Coca-Cola plant was opened in northern India, the water levels have
fallen 18 feet in the surrounding area, and the plant was blamed for it.
a Coca-Cola plant was opened in northern India, the water levels have
fallen 18 feet in the surrounding area, and the plant was blamed for it.
17. And the ingredients in the soda have to go somewhere.
According to a German report,
the artificial ingredients in soda don’t get fully removed by sewage
treatment facilities, and those ingredients may end up downstream and
even in our drinking water.
the artificial ingredients in soda don’t get fully removed by sewage
treatment facilities, and those ingredients may end up downstream and
even in our drinking water.
18. Be it glass, aluminum, or plastic, all bottles have their environmental costs.
Glass bottles, even if reused, take a lot more fuel to transport.
Aluminum cans are only partially recycled, and the mining of aluminum
has horrific environmental consequences. And just like bottled water, plastic bottled soda requires an enormous amount of oil to produce.
Aluminum cans are only partially recycled, and the mining of aluminum
has horrific environmental consequences. And just like bottled water, plastic bottled soda requires an enormous amount of oil to produce.
19. Transportation of soda pop requires a lot of fuel.
Exact figures about how much fuel it takes to transport soda are not
evident — but that soda has to get from the factory to the store to your
house somehow. And that requires a lot of fuel.
evident — but that soda has to get from the factory to the store to your
house somehow. And that requires a lot of fuel.
Don’t
count yourselves out my soda lovin’ Mamas! You can do this and you will
get HUGE rewards by making this change! Just one soda a day equals 20
lbs of fat a year!…..And, I heard the
nutritionist for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders tell them that
carbonation causes cellulite!! AHHH!! I am not saying that is
true….but just the thought is reason enough for me right there!! The
less soda you drink, the less you will crave it. I can attest to that!
Awesome job Monica!!!
12 rounds with 3 seconds to spare. 60 lbs
I was glad to be done with this one!!
Happy Friday!
Monica, you inspire me. What wonderful progress!
9 rounds & 15 BSU
My legs are vibrating. 21 is a very large number!
P.S. Denise, you are a rockstar.
12 rds plus 13th rd of bsu
Only 20lb weights….need to get some heavier ones.
Great wo! Glad it is Friday 🙂
7 rounds and bsu plus 3 deadlifts
Arms crossed bsu
50lbs bar
9 rounds complete
40 lbs with dumbells
13 rounds plus 1 sit up
40 lb dumbells
7 rounds complete
Was hoping for 10 rounds, but I made it to 9 rounds plus 14 sit-ups. 60lb deadlifts. Those were brutal!
10 full rounds and 5 sit-ups
9 rounds before Baby decided he had had enough of entertaining himself, then realized I only had about 3 min left, coulda fit in another. 65#.
Monica, that's excellent, way to go!
8 rounds plus sit-ups and 2 deadlifts.
First 5 rounds 75# and 3 rounds 65#.
4 mile run
30 burpees
Keep up the good work Monica!
10 rounds and 12 sit-ups
1st round 20# the rest rotating 10# and 5#
6 rounds, 19 min
11 rounds complete
40# deadlifts
Hiit mamas northglenn
Good job holly!
Shawntae 11 1/2
Lauren 7 1/2
Courtney 5 with 8 minute nursing break:)
Karissa 7 with kid breaks
Sharadee 10 1/2
11 rounds
60# deadlifts, that was tough!!!!
12 rounds plus 15 sit ups
Only 30# dead lifts. Back still healing
11rounds 75# dl. Then RPM
8 rounds + 15 bfsu
(I finished the last 21 deadlifts after the timer went off to make it an even 9 rounds.)
Alternating between 80/90/100lbs (3 rounds of each)
Any advice on grip for deadlifts? I always seem to hurt my wrists when I do a lot of them. I wear gloves and I even started wearing those tennis style wristbands which help a lot, but bigger dumbbells seem to really poke my wrists and be harder to grip onto.
9 full rounds just as timer went off, 60# DL
Gave my 8 year old her own WOD and she did 9 rounds too (20 jump jacks, 5 BPU, 2pull ups-she's awesome and does them full up unassisted, 5 squats, 5 bicep curls 5# each arm).
Subbed 1 min planks for each 15 bfsu.
4 rounds in 10 mins, then had to quit. Still recovering from sore throat and cold . No workout last 2 days.
50# DL
9 rounds plus 6 bfsu
60# deadlift
I feel like I could have done better, but my grip/forearms got really tired. I had to set the bar down a few times before it dropped. Any advice?
9 rounds!! Then my body went limp noodle with 7 seconds left. Woohoo!
Deadlifts were with 60 lb resistance bands.
Once I recover for a bit it's time to hoop dance! Yay!
7 rounds plus 10 bsu
5rounds with 50# dead lift then switched to 40# because my left wrist was painful.
Awesome results!! I love seeing these pictures!
Andrews family – I feel like I'm having the same problem. My legs felt like they could do more, but I kept stopping because my grip kept sliding and the weights kept poking into my wrists. I think I need to find a way to work on strengthening my grip. I found this article and it talks about increasing grip strength. It might help, especially #1. http://stronglifts.com/7-ways-increase-deadlift-grip-strength/
Monica – You're stomach is so much flatter!
11 rounds
30# DL
9 rounds plus sit-ups and 12 dl on round 10
75# dl
Ran/ walked 30 minutes
20 burpees
12 rounds plus BFSU and 6 DL.
60# DL. Grip strength started weakening at round 7, enough that I had to stop and stretch my wrist. Need to work on that.
go Monica go!!!!
9 rounds plus 15 bfsu
Did 42 dead lifts each round since only using #30
7
10 rounds plus 1 bsu
Deadlifts with 52 lbs bar
13 rounds
First 3 rounds with 65 lb bar
Rest with 30lbs (knee)
8 rounds
65# deadlifts
Glad it's Friday!
10 rounds 60# dl plus 7bfsu
Good without!
Lori- 8 rounds
9 rounds with 60Lb Deadlifts.
Then 30min elliptical.
Go Monica!!
Way to go Monica!
6 rounds w/ 45#, the dead lifts were rough
Holy Guacamole!
Ran a mile to warm up.
10 Rounds plus BSU + 11 Deadlift
First five rounds did 80 lb Barbell
Rest 65 lb Barbell
Ran 2 miles – 15:50
Will do 15 Burpees when I can move again.
Awesome progress Monica!
8 rounds with 40# deadlift
Had 45 sec left so I planked the remainder of time
Did 10 minutes of five rounds of 30lb deadlifts
Then did 5 rounds of 15 sit-ups and 5 15lb arm curls
10 rounds + all bfsu's and 5 dead lifts on round 11
with 60lb dead lift
Tough one on Friday evening, but good one!
12 rds in 20:05 (I just had to do those last 2 DL)
65# rds 1-6, 50# rds 7-12
10 rounds….45lb squats instead of dl.
8 rounds plus BFSU
80 lb deadlifts
15 Rounds, 40# deadlifts
12 rounds
First 4 rounds 75# deadlifts
Last 8 rounds 65# deadlifts.
@AndrewsFamily- I switched my grip up each time. Overhand, underhand, and one hand over, one hand under. It helped, but at the end that was what I struggled with most as well. My forearms wanted to give out.
My lower back has been vibrating ever since. Totally brutal workout!
9 rounds+all the way through to 9 dl. 65# dl.
Kendra 6 rounds, 10# dl
13 + bsu
50#
9 plus 15 BFSU
50# for half of DL, 30# for half
Using 2 weights in each hand for 50 kept sclipping
Chopped ice on driveway for an hour today, arms are toast!
Other fun fact: my husband likes to play around and tries to get me to piggy back him. I used to yelp after 2 seconds and definitely couldn't walk with him on me (200 lbs) but he did it today and I ran laps in the basement with him, so I must be getting stronger!
Pat – thru 14dl's in the 8th #105
Maria 7rds #75
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