[Anonymous]

I’ve ventured into the Health issues section, but this particular thread is supposed to help AVOID said issues.

Let’s share what we are doing to try and maintain our health while studying. What are you guys doing for workouts? Workout DVDs? Buying home equipment? Gym lifting? Cardio only? Any particular workout programs you are using or are you freestyling it? What time of day do you workout?

Are you guys trying to keep your eating habits under control? What are some good healthy study snacks you like?

While it may be difficult for these exams to not affect your health at all, it is important to minimize negative affects. Let’s support each other and share our tips/techniques!

[neika822]

That 30-day ab challenge sounds interesting! I'm trying really hard to tone my abs. Maybe I'll check that out!!

And good idea about the pomodoro and working out. Maybe I'll try that 🙂

R - *77*(02/'13)-Becker & NINJA
A - 71('11); *87*(04/'13)-Becker & NINJA
F - *76*(08/'13)-Becker & NINJA - "server upgrade" survivor
B - 60('11); *82*(10/'13) -Becker & NINA

DONE, DONE, AND DONE.

CPA in Massachusetts; issued 01/24/14

[LoveEventing]

Couch to 5k running plus Bodyrock.tv. Check it out! Only 12 minutes a day!! I love it!

BEC - 68, 76
AUD - 90, 91
FAR - 63, 83
REG - 55, 79

FINALLY DONE!

[Anonymous]

Bodyrocktv IS great!!

[marissa567]

I would highly recommend Bikram or power yoga to everyone. It's surprisingly an excellent cardio workout and it really helps me to relax. I found that exercising really helps me to take my mind off the stress of studying. Let me know if any of you give it a try!

BEC - Jul 2013
FAR - Aug 2013
REG - Oct 2013
AUD - Nov 2013

[Anonymous]

FIT:I went to the gym this morning to start stage 4 of New Rules. Felt great!! I also did 10 mins (alternating 1 min. hard, 1 min medium effort) stationary bike.

I had a scoop of Optimum Nutrition double rich choc. protein powder…but each and every day I'm short on my protein macro…those of you that lift, how do you get in all your protein??

I think it's difficult to find foods that are both high in protein, low in fat, and low in calories. I don't want to eat above my caloric needs.

STUDYING: I originally planned on completing F-3 – F-5 MCQs this work week before the power weekend, but I realize I should be able to finish through F-6 🙂 #winning

[smp73]

@CPA4birthdaypresent Go you on both working out and studying!

I am waiting for my CIA exam materials to arrive…but to get in the spirit of waking up early and getting some exercise…I woke up at the crack of dawn (to a very cold 45 degrees I might add) and took the dogs for a nice long power walk! The goal is to do dog walks in the morning when it is generally cooler and study at night for the CIA exam once I actually have the materials!

NYS CPA License # 113563
CIA: Done as of 2/15/14

Training for a half marathon post studying!

[Kodiak]

@birthday – I'm in the same boat. I find it a struggle everyday to hit my calories and macros (well just protein, not really tracking carbs or fats).

I usually start the day off with a protein shake with whole milk and a scoop of natural peanut butter. Lunch is tricky and is usually dinner leftovers but I try and snack on nuts all day. Dinner is usually chicken breast or fish and vegetables. I'm roughly tracking my protein intake during this time and if I'm short I'll have another whole milk protein shake before bed. On days that I have time to make breakfast I'll usually have around 5 eggs. I've cut out all sweets and try to avoid sugar during the day. I try and consume as much healthy fat as possible: fish oil, olive oil, avocados, nuts, etc.

I've read a lot recently rejecting the notion that fat actually makes you fat — obviously you want to avoid trans fat but fat from dairy and other natural sources is good for your metabolism and building muscle. Full disclaimer that I'm an accountant and not a nutritionist so this may be regarded as ‘bro-science'.

AUD - Pass
FAR - Pass
BEC - Pass
REG - Nov

[jle1028]

@Kodiak — Watch the nut intake. They're definitely good fat–same with seeds–, but at the same time, everything in moderation. I find that after I buy a big bag of raw almonds or cashews from Whole Foods, I'll sit at my desk and mindlessly eat. Not at all a good habit. It's far better than snacking on chips, but volume, of course, is just as important as quality. 🙂

REG -- 77 (11/12)
AUD -- 77 (2/13)
BEC -- 89 (4/13)
FAR -- 91 (10/13)

Roger CPA, Wiley

[neika822]

All this health food talk is making me sound horrible. On Tuesday I had two slices of chocolate cake and an ice cream cone.

I do, however, drink water consistently throughout the day and RARELY have soda. I'll have a glass or two of Arnold Palmer half/half at dinner time. Maybe watching what I eat will be my next project… after I have these Oreos.

R - *77*(02/'13)-Becker & NINJA
A - 71('11); *87*(04/'13)-Becker & NINJA
F - *76*(08/'13)-Becker & NINJA - "server upgrade" survivor
B - 60('11); *82*(10/'13) -Becker & NINA

DONE, DONE, AND DONE.

CPA in Massachusetts; issued 01/24/14

[Anonymous]

@neika822: As long as you're keeping within your caloric range or only over eat every once in a while, try not to beat yourself up over lil indulgences here and there. You do ideally want good quality, healthy food, but regardless of the quality of food, if you are in caloric deficit, you WILL lose weight. (if weightloss is even your goal)…

I had half of a pepperoni calzone last night while maintaining my calories for the day 🙂

@ Kodiak: interesting you only track your protein intake. Is that a new thing you do because of the research you recently read about fats not actually causing people to be fat? Idk about you, but my personal health goals is to reduce my BF%, so I'm hesitant to not watch my fat intake.

[Kodiak]

@ jle -Yeah, I definitely try not to overdo the nuts. Since they're so protein-dense it usually fills me up quickly and don't consume much.

@birthday – My goal is to put on lean muscle mass so I'm aiming to eat above my maintenance requirements to support muscle growth. If you're eating “clean” (i.e., no junk food, sugar, empty calories) and active I find I don't really need to monitor carb/fat intake because the diet is substantially healthy in the first place. If you make protein the primary source of every meal the rest just falls into place. Again, this is just based on a mostly paleo diet but with the addition of dairy and limited grains/legumes.

AUD - Pass
FAR - Pass
BEC - Pass
REG - Nov

[smp73]

I am so jealous of all you people who can eat regular/normal food! Yup…that is all!

NYS CPA License # 113563
CIA: Done as of 2/15/14

Training for a half marathon post studying!

[Letsdothis]

I've always been active but recently, passed 2months I've been addicted … 1 1/2 hrs at gym , I'm obssessed with weight lifting and no I'm not getting bulky hahaha the only down side is I could be using that time to study more but once I'm at the gym it's like I don't want to leave to study hahah I attend UFC gym and there's no way I can hear Jeff audio while working out, my gym blasts it's music , live dj spinning at times, best gym ever FYI …not to mention I drive 20 min there and 20 min back besides the 1 1/2 hr of actual working out !!!

We all have the ability to be whomever we want to be in this life. It's just a matter of DETERMINATION, PERSISTENCE, PATIENCE and the WILL to follow through. Never give up!

[Anonymous]

i am an avid gym-goer. trying to maintain a solid physique as i study for the exams shouldnt be difficult.

my diet has always been on point- that is, i know how much i am consuming each day, generally within 100 calories. i track macros and adhere to flexible dieting (iifym).

as a recent graduate, i literally have nothing but time on my hands which will be used for studying. this all changes come late october when i am scheduled to begin work at a public firm. really, the only thing which will change then is the amount of time i spend in the gym. presently, i am lifting for about 2.5 hrs every other day (full-body splits take forever with adequate warm-up sets included).

i reckon that when i start work, i can cut that down to about an hour fifteen or maybe an hour. at that time limit, i'd only be focusing on compound lifts: squat, deads, bench, shoulder press, and some sort of row for back width. 3 sets each, shoulders and rows will be super-set.

[Anonymous]

Hey folks! Here's my update

FIT: Despite the fact that I stayed up past 12am to watch the disappointing Game 7 ( I can't stand LeBron!), I woke up this morning at 4:30am to get ready and head to the gym for my second workout within stage 4 of NROL4W.

This is basically the same as stage 2 and stage 2 was my favorite, so I'm pumped I get to increase my strength gains with these exercises.

STUDY: Last night was a study fail : / but a career goal success 🙂 I have 2 phone interviews today after work so I spent time researching the companies last night instead of studying…it looks I'm back to my original plan of starting the Power Weekend with F-6…

I guess there are worse things

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