LaughingViking

This weeks weigh in is as follows: Weight: 100.3 kg (221 lb) DOWN 3 kg (6 lb) Chest: 106 cm (42 in) Right Bicep: 34 cm (14 in) Left Bicep: 33.5 cm (14 in) Waist: 103 cm (41 in) DOWN 6 cm (2 in) Hips: 111 cm (43 in) DOWN 1 cm (.5 in) Right Thigh: 61 cm (24 in) DOWN 2 cm (1 in) Left Thigh: 60 cm (24 in) DOWN 3.5 cm (1.5 in) So far I have lost: 3 kg (6 lb) and 12.5 cm (5 in). I am very glad that I am taking the additional measurements because my weight was up slightly this week but I could still be very happy because I shed cms off my waist and thighs Till next time, LaughingViking

@sammyrulez: Thanks man, I'll have to check out your challenge. @Kishi: Thanks, I really feel that way So this week marks three weeks in and half way through so yeah, LEVEL UP!!! Here is this weeks round up: Main goals: No soft drinks (soda) or junk food: CHECK Train three times a week, twice at Zen: 3 of 3 CHECK (Body-weight workout and two nights at Zen) Water intake at least 2L: CHECK Side quests: Include yoga in my regular routine: NOT YET Include interval training on non-training days: NOT YET Do 5 mins of handstand practice a day: NOT YET I'm really happy that I've kept off the junk and up with the training for three weeks now. Any cravings I had for soda and junk food and takeaway seem to have really diminished and I am feeling really good. I am also really looking forward to giving myself a level and some stats I will probably do this during the week. Till next time, LaughingViking

Cool, so this is a fun post. Here is my starting pictures, these were taken on the 24th of November: And also, here are my weigh in results from the 30th of November: Weight: 100.1 kg (221 lb) DOWN 3.3 kg (6.5 lb) Chest: 104 cm (41 in) DOWN 2 cm (1 in) Right Bicep: 34 cm (14 in) Left Bicep: 33.5 cm (14 in) Waist: 109 cm (43 in) DOWN 3 cm (1 in) Hips: 112 cm (44 in) Right Thigh: 63 cm (25 in) Left Thigh: 63.5 cm (26 in) So progress! I am feeling really good at the moment and I finally feel like I'm retaking the ground I had lost at the start of the year. Till next time, LaughingViking

@Kishi: Thanks, I will get on to this last one when I get a chance Well yet again it has been hectic, my advice to others is never be on a sporting club committee, ever So I will start with last weeks round up: Main goals: No soft drinks (soda) or junk food: CHECK Train three times a week, twice at Zen: 3 of 3 CHECK Water intake at least 2L: CHECK Side quests: Include yoga in my regular routine: NOT YET Include interval training on non-training days: NOT YET Do 5 mins of handstand practice a day: NOT YET So I am still very much on task but will hopefully find some time for my side quests this week. I can't quite explain how good and energetic I'm feeling. Keeping off the junk and keeping up the training has made me feel really good. I feel like I am starting to regain some of that lost ground! So Here is where I am up to so far this week: Main goals: No soft drinks (soda) or junk food: CHECK Train three times a week, twice at Zen: 1 of 3 CHECK (Bodyweight workout) Water intake at least 2L: CHECK Side quests: Include yoga in my regular routine: NOT YET Include interval training on non-training days: NOT YET Do 5 mins of handstand practice a day: NOT YET So a nice start to the week with a workout yesterday and I will be going to training tomorrow and Friday. I'm glad I'm still going and updating, till next time, LaughingViking

@Kishi: Cool, have introduced myself, they all seem like a nice bunch @Teirin: Thanks, its good to be welcomed! Well this week has been insanely busy, but good. My current status is thus: Main goals: No soft drinks (soda) or junk food: CHECK (YAY!) Train three times a week, twice at Zen: 3 of 3 CHECK (Three nights at Zen, I will be doing a fourth day tomorrow of just bodyweight work) Water intake at least 2L: CHECK Side quests: Include yoga in my regular routine: NOT YET Include interval training on non-training days: NOT YET Do 5 mins of handstand practice a day: NOT YET As you can see my side quests took a back seat this week due to the hecticness of the week, but I've stayed on task with my main quest so I'm really happy. I'm starting to feel stronger at training too, I just feel like this is helping me stay focused and put in a better effort. Well I will have a wrap up tomorrow and measurements will go in my log. Till next time! LaughingViking

Hi Everyone, LaughingViking making his introductions! I am a 24 yo Zen do Kai student from Aus who is looking to take his training and diet more seriously. I am looking to become stronger and fitter knowing that my weigh and appearance will follow in suit. I really look forward to chatting with you all and working together to achieve our goals!

@Kishi: I have read and followed the ones you mentioned. I went and found three others to for fill the quest: joedog, Kim Taura and Xerla, all read and followed

@Kishi: Thank you so much for dropping by! I will go thought the forums and follow this quest. I really appreciate the encouragement! Well this is the end of week one of my challenge as I started a week late. All I can say is I feel awesome. I did a begginers body weight workout yesterday to round out my three days of training and it felt good. So here is a summary of week one: Main goals: No soft drinks (soda) or junk food: CHECK Train three times a week, twice at Zen: 3 of 3 CHECK (Two nights at Zen and one beginners body-weight workout) Water intake at least 2L: CHECK Side quests: Include yoga in my regular routine: 2 times this week Include interval training on non-training days: NOT YET Do 5 mins of handstand practice a day: NOT YET I am happy that for my first week I have managed to stick with my main challenge goals and was also able to dip into the side quests. Next week, now that I have a precedent, I want to stay strong on the goals and work harder on the side quests. Till next time! LaughingViking

Well this is the end of my first full week here at Nerd Fitness. I'm feeling pretty good and did my 'Weigh In' today: Weight: 100.8 kg (222 lb) DOWN 2.6 kg (5.5 lb) Chest: 106 cm (42 in) Right Bicep: 34 cm (14 in) Left Bicep: 34 cm (14 in) Waist: 108.5 cm (43 in) DOWN 3.5 cm (1 in) Hips: 111 cm (44 in) Right Thigh: 63 cm (25 in) Left Thigh: 63.5 cm (26 in) The best part is I'm starting to feel better. My challenge is causing me to think more about what I put into my body and it is having a positive effect. Hopefully I can post some pictures tonight also. Till next time! LaughingViking

Awesome work! Krav Maga is good, but yeah you will definitely want to be full of energy.

I love the full on breakdown of the goals and the main quest. Good luck with your questing! Keep going with the good work

@Thrima: Thanks! Yoga was good, painful, but good painful. I know it will get easier as I loosen up and get more flexible, I have always been very unbendy. Unfortunately I have yet to start the handstand practice, but I'm hoping that will kick off tomorrow or the weekend Well its been a couple of days but I can happily report positive things I have stuck to the plan and currently sit at the following: Main goals: No soft drinks (soda) or junk food: CHECK (Yay, going to the Baseball tomorrow night, yes its summer here and we have a national baseball league, so resisting the nacho's will be a true test!) Train three times a week, twice at Zen: 2 of 3 so far (Both Zen training sessions are down, will probably do the last one tomorrow after work or Saturday) Water intake at least 2L: CHECK (Still coping, even when I forget my water bottle) Side quests: Include yoga in my regular routine: 2 times this week (It seems to be on non-training days at the moment, which is a start ) Include interval training on non-training days: NOT YET (I have been very sore on my off days, I am hoping to start this one next week) Do 5 mins of handstand practice a day: NOT YET (Hopefully this weekend) So as you can see progress is slow but sure, I'm fairly happy where things are going so far and I'm feeling really good! Till next time, LaughingViking

Well so much for posting everyday, oh well... It's been very busy the last few days but I'm happy to report I have stuck to the plan, which is really good for me More detail in my current challenge. I will hopefully be able to get back to posting daily from here on in. I will also add a progress update on the weekend. Till next time, LaughingViking

Keep up the good work kumamon! Looks like you have made it past the few days mark, just keep it rolling and stay strong, you will be amazed how much this becomes second nature after awhile

@FrankieCakes: Thanks, I'm not particularly badass yet, but I'm really hoping to be Yeah it does, and BJJ, Krav and a few others including weapon styles. Our dojo also does Muay Thai and I hoping to start that when I'm fit enough to do back to back classes! @kuramon: Thanks for the encouragement, I'm glad I could help you learn something new Well for today's update: Main goals: No soft drinks (soda) or junk food: CHECK Train three times a week, twice at Zen: 1 of 3 so far (Managed to stick to the plan so far!) Water intake at least 2L: CHECK Side quests: Include yoga in my regular routine: 1 time this week (I suprised myself and acctually got up this morning ) Include interval training on non-training days: NOT YET Do 5 mins of handstand practice a day: NOT YET (I gotta get on this one!) Tomorrow should be a quiet day where I will hopefully fit in an interval session and some handstand practice. Till next time, LaughingViking