MegaCarp

Baked Oats...missed opportunities to eat....dang it...I missed so much

Do you know what bending that far could have done to SFG's back? Oooh the yoga he'd need

Thanks guys, got me and the missus registered to watch.

Alright, hmm...maybe I can color commentate...but I still need a play by play...lol

Thanks Shu, yea, I dunno. I don't want to become a runner...just want to survive the run.

Tin....I say if you're not running you and I should team up and do play by play and color commentary...hehe

So, let's get the main point out of the way...I'm a lifter. I like squatting, deadlifting, pressing...not so much the oly stuff, but you get the hint. I do Crossfit, and occasionally (probably as a punishment), I have to run. Now I don't care how fast I'm running, its just when I run, it feels like death. Most people are like, 'Oh yea, when I'm running its so freeing, and my mind just goes all peaceful'. This is not my mind, my mind tells me where I ache, how I can't breathe, and just how I'm mentally miserable. Literally my mind goes all 'chaos'-y. I wanted to find an appropriate gif, but I think the best way to think of it...imagine an auctioneer (or the Micro Machines guy) trying to count sheep that literally show up while he counts, during the running of the bulls, in the middle of the Battle of Five Armies. To put it lightly, my mind flips the switch to hyperactive rather than quiet. So last night I had to run 800m and during the last 300m I was literally reciting game piece stats for a table top game I enjoy playing in order to get through it. I don't feel this is the way to succeed. Can any of you crazy runner types provide suggestions for me to get through running distances without my mind going all FUBAR? Thanks!

Just read your article man, and really thought it was cool. Just was really overwhelmed by how transparent you were in your interview. I'm trying to lose about 60 lbs myself, and I just really liked how you didn't try to cheat the system by looking for quick outs and such. Just really inspirational man!

I live in Merrimack, NH so yea, it'll be cool if we do a hang out here and there. Even if its just doing a boardgaming/videogaming night

I'll definitely watch you guys...maybe if I'm lucky a Mrs. Mega (at that point) will come with.

Ahh some day there will be academy days for me..I think after I paint and base the 14 million minis

Heh, having your prosthetics needing regular repair because despite there being no stated max, you keep lifting more to see if you can actually find it. Upside, your tech knows your arm on sight, and his next question is, how much. Pants, so many issues with the quads area.... Shirts, being me, one sleeve fits ok, the other is tight as hell..

Yea, I think there's an article that discusses that on the forum about waiting for X until Y, I'm not great with linking but I'm sure another nerd could help you out. Okay, so food, no worries, some of us struggle with this as well. Have you tried reading the 'It Starts With Food' book, and tried a Whole 30 challenge? Not really 'calorie counting', but more like plate configuration during meals. I know several nerds swear by it. Everything takes time, but as long as you're willing, you'll get there.

So to say that my eating has been a train wreck might be a kindness to the train wreck. If you don't know me, I'm 5'9ish, around 230, and I habitually fight with food. Ironically its not just what kind of food I'm eating, but how much. I realize I'm not a good example in my home for my fiancee who's concerned about her well being too. Unfortunately we both love our food. So I'm trying to shed a few mindsets. One of which is having my goals based on an event or given date. I know this seems counter to things, but it brings me frustration and disappointment when I'm going 'Oh meh gerd, 9 weeks til your wedding, you need to weigh 220...or 215' Or like I tried in early this year...weigh 215 by April first and 200 by the end of the year. I still have goals like that. I still want to get to 200 (preferably 190), but well I know I'm messing something up when I make goals. The next thing I mess up on is food choice. Last week I was horrible, but I think its cause I put myself in situations that enabled the bad eating. I'll give examples, Wednesday I had 3 or 4 Russell Stover Smore Big Bites cause well, who doesn't love Smores. Then on Friday I chose to enjoy some overabundance of Wendy's after watching Guardians. Saturday led to eating a cupcake from the company making our wedding cake and 4 sweet sausages and a cup of quinoa. I justified this as I had skipped breakfast and survived climbing a very small hike with only 2 sausage and egg bagels to keep me fed. Sunday was my future father in laws birthday and then there I was, gorging on burgers, hot dogs, and even having a slice of ice cream cake because well its a birthday. That night, oh yea..I had to finish the other cupcake I was talked into purchasing the day before. So yea, my self control was crap...sheer crap...not only in choice, but volume which is my other issue. I sometimes think its fine to eat a huge steak...but I dunno, maybe I'm wrong in this...you know, that too much of a good thing concept. I'm not good at sorting things out like this, and if you've talked with me on chat, or we're pals in some other way...well you know I've got a prickly personality I'm not fond of either. Do I think a new healthy perspective can help my temperament? It sure as hell can't hurt. I know several nerds will come on, and be encouraging and say 'You can do it' and 'I'll be watching your updates', but you know I'll admit I need more because A.) I don't really know what the heck I'm doing diet-wise even though I've been on NF forever and B.) I feel like its Rocket Racoon stepping on his 'box' in Guardians...'Great, were all standing. We're all standing up like a bunch of freaking idiots. Congratulations' I'm sorry if that's abrasive, but I know the nerds have skills, and awesome abilities to troubleshoot, encourage, and motivate...and well guys..I think I'm finally ready to get off my big ole butt and motivate. I just can't do it alone.

So I'm going to be in Chi-town next weekend (hopefully the rain isn't nearly as bad as the forecast is making it) but Saturday night, if peeps want to get together somewhere, let me know.

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I has a dietary restriction...MEAT AND BOOZE!!

Hmm, where are you stocking up at? I wish I could make it, but I've been informed I need to save my days currently

Aww there's gonna be beer there....Forget that then..

GIMME GIMME GIMME!

Yea, its pretty good out here. From Southern NH here, but I slip my way into the city occasionally.

Woohoo! I'm looking forward to sneaking down and visiting with you guys. Ms. Carp has approved the nerdness!

Has anyone read the Terry Prachett series? I've been considering it for my next audiobook series. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk