sbdalbey

Monday, March 1, 2016: - Aerobic/Danced for 30 minutes - Drank 40 oz water - No strength Training but danced with 5 lb weights My eating was horrible today. I don't know why, but lately I have been scarfing down food like there's no tomorrow. Not sure if it's emotional/depression eating or the PCOS/Insulin Resistance is keeping me from getting any energy. I have to get back onto the Paleo-ish diet. SUCK IT UP BUTTER CUP AND GET IT DONE.

Okay, finished my first challenge last year - then had to have surgery and just dropped it for...well, a year. So here I am again, working on my second challenge, but first as a new-ish assassin in training. Not there yet, but going to be. SO here it goes: Quest 1: Exercise for at least 30 minutes every day Measurement: A = 30 minutes every day; B = 30 minutes 5-6 days; C = 30 minutes 3-4 days; D = 30 minutes 1-2 days; F = No exercise Reward: Not sure? Anybody have ideas for this? Quest 2: Strength Training at least 3 days a week Measurement: A = Arms, Legs, and Sit ups at least 3 days a week; B = Arms, Legs or Sit ups at least 3 days a week; C = Arms, legs, or sit ups 2 days a week; D = Arms, legs, or sit ups once a week; F = NONEYA Quest 3: Drink at least 60 oz water a day Measurement: A = 60 oz water a day; B = 40 oz water a day; C = 20 oz water a day; D = SOME water; F = No water Reward: Working on it Motivation: I want to lose weight so I can have children. And to be honest, I just want to feel comfortable in my skin again when I dance and not hate what I look like when I do.

Sounds good to me - I think I may have tried to join one of those at one point, but I feel like I did something wrong bc it never went anywhere? I dunno lol - My gamer Facebook profile is here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010851248595 Anyone can feel free to add me there, as well. I should go to bed o.o....I think myfitnesspal code is sbdalbey? I have no clue about that one. BUT - I did dance for 30 minutes today. And I drank my water for today as well... WOOT for a good start on day one of the challenge!

Monday, February 29th, 2016: Time to start a challenge. I logged in today and saw that today was the start day and figured - what the heck - it's time to get back into gear. I'm battling sickness, depression, and issues that are beyond my control, but I know that when I walk in the morning, I feel a whole heck of a lot better about myself. SO - My big thing is exercise. I need to get up and get moving again. And I need to work on my challenge for this 4 weeks. I sit and think about things I need to do all day but I don't do anything. I'm not sure why I can't get myself motivated and go. Insert Shia LaBeouf's "Just Do It" videos....

Hey everyone - I'm going to be honest. These last two months have been probably the worst I've experienced in a long time. There have been a long string of deaths, lots of drama and frustration at work, and personal emotional issues that have pretty much left me in a depressed funk. Complete opposite of what I normally am, so instead of looking depressed, I look more manic and psycho. In the midst of this, the only time I felt ready to take on the day was when I actually exercised in the morning. But I'm having a hard time getting back into that routine. Today starts a new challenge, and I'd like to start one again. I've appreciated everyone who has said something, and I need accountability more than ever. If I do, I know I can't be the only one - I've read your posts, and I really like Maia's idea as well. If you all would like to form a group, I'm up for it. Not exactly sure how to do so on here, but I'm a big fan of facebook or some kind of group that shows up on my phone because my phone is permanently attached to my hand and it helps me get done whatever needs to be done and i get those notifications immediately. I know there are people who aren't comfortable with that, especially on a website as public as this, but if you're interested, PM me one more time, and we'll talk about making a group somehow. If you have any ideas, just post them here as well. Thanks again for reading and being willing to jump on together. You guys are awesome . SB

Sunday, January 24th, 2016 I'm not going to lie - I've taken a hard hit these past few months. Life seems to be going to hell in a hand basket pretty quick. On top of emotional pain and frustration, I got sick for a good 2 months, and then January hit. Worst month ever, it seems. Month my Dad died a few years ago, my aunt died this year, had to separate from a friend I didn't want to separate from. I have a tendency to overshare in my life when I'm online, mostly because I feel like I'm really just typing to myself and no one is reading. Alas, I'm and ENFP (look up MBTI if you don't know what this is) and I'm in a bad spot. So instead of focusing on food as my escape, I must learn to let exercise be that escape. I can listen to music, which is my passion, and I can focus on bettering myself for once. It's a bit hard to do right now but I can do this. I know I'm strong, and Mom always said I could do whatever I set my mind to. Time to set my mind to this, right? I want to be one of those people that have the before and after pictures that blows everyone's mind. I know I can do this. God, just give me the strength. Time to try and sleep. Signing off and hoping tomorrow looks better.

Welp, I officially fell off the Nerd Rebellion wagon, but I did manage to lose about 20 pounds. I got sick during November and December with Pneumonia WOOOOO (sucks as a choral director) BUT - I'm ready to get back on and work more. I don't know if you guys are still around, but I'll be contacting you if it's not too late . Looking forward to getting started again!

I totally busted the end of the year like a true boss - got sick and just let things go to hell because I couldn't breathe from having pneumonia. BUT I'M BACK! I had lost about 25 pounds, but I've gained 5 back. So I'm back at it. I will join back up on the challenges at the end of January. I have a LONG way to go, but I want to be one of those success stories. Forty is looming in the distance and my goal is to take this last year of my 30's and get healthy. Here's to kicking it back into gear.

Okay! I've done it - I've cleared more time off of my schedule and I've made it possible to get to the gym and work out every day - or at least a time carved out to work out everyday. So this is for the next challenge that starts in two weeks and I'm researching for it now to be ready...I'll repost in that challenge thread. The next challenge is focused on making exercise a habitual part of me life again. Here's to shedding this weight! I want to look sexy in a cosplay costume!! Main Quest: Lose 10 pounds in 2 months Quest 1: Sleep 7 hours a night Measurement: A = 7 Hours every night; B = 7 Hours 4 days out of the week; C = 7 Hours out of the week; D = 7 Hours 2 days out of the week; F = 7 hours 0 days out of the week Reward: Energy to complete the daily workouts and no cravings for sugar to keep me from crashing Quest 2: Drink no more than 20 oz. of Soda a week Measurement: A = Drink less than 20 oz. ; B = Drink 20 oz.; C = Drink 24 oz.; D = Drink 40 oz.; F = Drink more than 20 oz. Reward: No 2 pm sugar crashes and can drink more kool-aid/lemon-aid until completely off of soda Quest 3: Begin a Work out Routine at least 3 days a week. Measurement: A = 3 days with a routine ; B = Two days C = One Day; D = Some kind of exercise; F = No exercise at all Reward: I get to buy a new mp3 player or Ipod to facilitate my music Life Quest: To make it through Spring Semester still accomplishing goals that lead toward weight loss and a better quality of life. Measurement: A = Loss of 50 lbs by start of new year; B = Loss of 40 lbs by new year; C = Loss of 20 lbs by new year; D = Loss of 10 lbs by new year; F = No weight loss or weight gain (unless pregnant!) Reward: Still working on these Motivation: I don't want to end up like my father who died a very miserable, prolonged death because of heart disease and diabetes. And I want babies before I get too old to have them.

Okay peeps - I'm taking the plunge and asking for accountability. I'm hoping there is someone out there who is highly motivated and wants to help someone who is overweight finally shed the weight. I'm stubborn, and I like to do things independently, but the more excited I am about it (which is easy to do) the longer I'm going to stick to it, and a virtual buddy is exactly what I need to help me stay accountable. I can do this both ways, and am a great encourager - but I really need the help. Anyone willing to help me reach that ultimate goal of being a bad ass assassin, feel free to pm or answer here. Thanks you guys!

I feel like I am straggling in but I am still hanging in there. I didn't get to the mini challenges like I wanted to, and I wasn't entirely sure WHERE to post them. But will there be instructions in the end on how to apply our points or do we just know that we have them and add them? What am I going to do after the last day of this challenge? Go into surgery =/ It is minor, and it won't put me down but for a few days. What happens after this? Will there be a few days before the next challenge starts? Sorry, I'm sure all of these questions are somewhere on this site, but I've been so swamped with work, I have barely been able to log on to keep my pages updated . Any extra help would be greatly appreciated! And I just have to say...I'm excited that I'm still here - even if it is with just a C average on my challenges - BUT I'M STILL HERE DAMNIT!!!