Background: I am 39, am married, and have a 19-month-old little boy (his name is Arlo). For as long as I can remember, I have had a problem with overeating (and not exercising enough). This includes eating when I am not hungry and secretive eating. Currently I am right around 230 pounds (227 as of this morning), and would like to be around 180-190. Nerdy Pursuits: Back in the day, I played D&D and collected comics (favorite titles: Spiderman, Wolverine, Punisher, Daredevil). In my old age (39), I still love these things and reading fantasy novels. I have picked up another non-traditional nerdy pursuit: playing banjo! I love to do it, plus I make a little side cash for playing out with my band and sitting in with others. Main Quest: Lose 50 pound by the end of the year. I would like to lose 7 pounds during the 6-week challenge. I want to be more fit to play with my son, and want to feel comfortable with my shirt off. Sweating less would be nice too. Subquest 1: Walk 10 minutes a day A = 40/42 days B = 35/42 days C = 30/42 days A = +2 STA, 0.5 CON; B = +2 STA; C = +1 STA Subquest 2: Body Weight Strength Training 3x/week-Do a pullup! A = 18/18 days B = 15/18 days C = 12/18 days A = +2 STR; B = +1.5 STR; C = +1 STR BONUS +1 STR to do a pullup by end of 6 weeks Subquest 3: Cut out processed foods (nothing with refined grains or added sugar (honey ok)) A = 40/42 days B = 35/42 days C = 30/42 days A = +2 CON, 0.5 CHA; B = +2 CON; C = +1 CON Life Side Quest 1: I am a banjo player (if you want to hear my band, check us out at tanglersbluegrass.com), but haven’t been able to play as much with the baby. So, I will play music at least 15 minutes/day. A = 40/42 days B = 35/42 days C = 30/42 days A = +2 WIS; B = +1.5 WIS; C = +1 WIS Motiviation: Be healthy for my son. Feel good without a shirt. Feel healthy. Looking forward to this!
