Ravenclaw

Fit beyond measure is our greatest treasure. We do push ups and squats with the greatest pleasure.

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I’ve learned that if you fall in love with yourself, people will too. And if you fall in love with your flaws, people will too. After all, your flaws are what make you real.

[hbl-gryffindor]

ATTENTION!

If you are planning on continuing in the challenge, please send a yes or no to me, preferably in the email. Many people are not responding to the one i sent out and I need a count so I can get the correct numbers for each house, as well 

[hbl-ravenclaw]

Where are my Ravenclaws???

<3 Holland

HBL: Ravenclaw Prefect

[withmybootson]

Apology/Confession

I’m sorry I haven’t been posting much or been very active on here.

These past few weeks have been really difficult for me.

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On the hour!

Doing these workouts at least once every hour wakes up your system, which can be very beneficial when you grow tired at work. The short burst of energy you can get out of these will keep you alert for a while.

Even numbered hours: 

10 squats

10 jumping jacks

Odd numbered hours:

10 calf raises

10s jogging in place

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PLEASE WATCH THIS AND SEND QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS!

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VIDEO TO ADDRESS YOUR QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS!

I’m uploading it now and if i miss anything please let me know. Sorry I haven’t been very active lately but everything will be address, at least I am going to try to. Please watch this video and make sure everyone gives some kind of input please!

[hbl-ravenclaw]

Hey Ravenclaws!

Is anyone still here?

How is everyone doing? How are y'all feeling?

Updates?

<3 Holland

HBL: Ravenclaw Prefect

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Zee's weightloss tips!

OKEY I LIED these are tips for everybody, whether you are trying to lose or gain or maintain!!

EAT ALL THE WHOLE FOODS AND PROTEIN 

EAT SOME OF THE TREATS

DRINK ALL OF THE WATER

DRINK NONE (SOME) OF THE POP, EAT NONE (SOME) OF THE FAST FOOD

DO ALL OF THE YOGA

DO ALL OF THE CARDIO

DO ALL OF THE STRENGTH TRAINING

GET ALL THE SLEEP

FUCK ALL THE SCALES

DO NONE OF THE WORRYING

LOVE ALL OF YOURSELF

[hbl-ravenclaw]

Apologies

Hello Everyone,

I'm sorry for stirring up a little drama in HBL. I have a sharp tongue and I apologize, the discussion came to a point where someone suggested they let competition slowly die and I feel strongly about keeping it going. I like this competition, I like the people. I do sometimes feel a little on the outskirts because I'm not really here to lose weight but body fat, it's probably why I post so much. 

I would like to support (along with a ton of other people) the switch to a different method of calculating BFP. Ours seems inaccurate, and we've been talking about it for a while now.

(Also, sorry Gryffindor, but we do sign our posts so everyone knows it's something official, it's not meant to be pompous or anything.)

Cecelia

HBL: Ravenclaw Prefect

[hbl-gryffindor]

I fully agree with absolutely EVERYTHING she’s said. I personally thought my BFP came out too low in the beginning anyway. My scale says 26, that website said 22 and supposedly i’ve lost 1.4% in 2 weeks… eh no. That just doesn’t happen.

As she said about the inches lost and things, i struggle...

[hbl-ravenclaw]

In response to this, and the post that prompted it:

Okay, so, there's a lot of controversy over using BFP as our scoring method. Though I agree that maybe we should consider switching calculators, I think weight is not an indicator of fitness. 

I am not overweight, and most people make sure I'm fed more often than I'd like. I also have no muscle to speak of, what mass I have is body fat and I can run about half a mile before I have to sit down because I think I might throw up. I'm looking to gain muscle and lose fat. Everyone in this competition isn't looking to lose weight, but everyone is looking to lose fat.

As someone who is in recovery I'd like to add that the triggering posts are those focused on losing as much weight as possible, obtaining things like thigh gaps, and misusing the term binge. All of which, by the way, are not the focus of this competition. The focus is health and thus it's not a triggering competition for me, and I'd like to keep it that way. 

Also, If you don't have the 5 minutes it takes to measure yourself and enter it into a calculator, then I can't imagine you have the time to work out every other day. If you want to leave, then you can leave. I'll be here, getting fit amongst a community of like minded supportive people. 

Cecelia

HBL: Ravenclaw Prefect

[hbl-ravenclaw]

Get Up, Get Out!

Good Morning Ravenclaw! First, to review the BFP submission deadline change:

(These times all correspond with 6pm CT)

ET: 7:00 PM

CT: 6:00 PM

PT: 4:00 PM

GMT: 11:00 PM

NST:7:30 PM

Still send in your scores on Saturday, but by this new time.

Today's Mini-Challenge: Have fun with your fitness routine, whatever that means to you. Go play a game of soccer with friends, offer to babysit or play a big game with your kids, set up your own obstacle course in your backyard, dance all day. Fitness that lasts is about finding a lifestyle change that works for you, so why not enjoy it a little more?

Have a great day!

Cecelia

HBL: Ravenclaw Prefect

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So I’m hoping this will promote activity for you guys, and hopefully make it easier for you to send in your scores. The submission day will remain the same, but time deadline will correspond to your own time zone instead. I tried moving them to more decent times for both you guys and me, since...

[hbl-ravenclaw]

Good Morning!

Today's mini-challenge: Take a page out of Luna's book and find yourself a little more open to the universe and happy to exist today. De-stress, make a list of why you're so wonderful, take a long walk and discover something new. 

Have a great day! 

Cecelia

HBL: Ravenclaw Prefect

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Time

Since the current deadline time is not very suitable for many of you participants, I request that you send me a quick message that has your location/time zone so that I can create a list of corresponding times that you all can comply with easier. I’m hoping this will allow many of you to...

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Short on Time?

We all know life can take us by surprise sometimes, and no matter how hard you try, by the end of the day, the last thing you want to do is a workout session, or it could be that while at the gym, you’ve got to rush somewhere unexpectedly, cutting your workout short!

Check out the playlist titled “ Short on time?” on our channel, and check out the video titled “ The World’s Fastest Workout Video!!” from diethealth. Do this 4 minute workout at least once a day, the maximum amount being 3 separate times. I prefer doing it as a jumpstart to my day, but you can also add it to your current workout session.

[hbl-ravenclaw]

Good Morning Ravenclaws,

Today's mini-challenge: Flexibility! It's so often ignored, I know some super fit people who still can't touch their toes. This is a wonderful cool down for your workout (I do it right before bed because it helps relax me.), and if you're feeling up to it click on the next video and do some Yoga for Strength.

Have a great day!

Cecelia

HBL: Ravenclaw Prefect

[hbl-ravenclaw]

so super sorry that i wasnt able to send in my bfp this week, im out of town and just got access to wifi