Son of Rylos

OK, OK. Man, I like this kind of accountability! I wasn't necessarily saying I totally failed but I wanted to space my exercises out more, with one day on, one day off. I was figuring to get some in yesterday morning so that's why the big fail. I have rethought it and I could do the circuit tonight, Saturday morning, and Sunday night. As for the soda alternatives, with work I have way too many temptations. Tea is an alternative that I'm thinking of going to. So far I'm using Minute Maid Light lemonade out of a fountain for my non-soda drinks (not great but it's something).

Day 3 is in the books, let's take a look at the results! Exercise: FAILED!! Since I'm shooting to start with the Beginner Bodyweight program, I'm going to force myself to watch the video until I have it memorized Soda Reduction: SUPER SUCCESS!! Only one 12 oz can. Rest of the day was either water or light lemonade Homemade Meal: FAILED but a great excuse. Had a late birthday dinner with friends. So far the soda reduction has been easiest so I really have to work on the other two, especially the exercise. I know adding that to my weekly routine will really help out. Plus yesterday, in an effort to track more of my positive changes, I started taking body measurements. Figure this would be a great time to start. Cheers to all to finishing strong on Week 1!

So, day 2, doing alright in some respects, could be doing better in others. Exercise: Not today, but there's still time tonight (possibly) Soda: I hit that 42 ounces way too quickly. Didn't go over but right at the limit. Meal: Still at work for a little while so that's in the air. More updates later

Haven't looked at the Angry Birds Workout yet but was thinking I'd start with the Beginner's Bodyweight routine and go from there. Current plan is to reduce it by at least 12 oz. At work I have too easy access and a cup is 21 ozs. so if I just try to limit myself from 3 cups to 2 on a work day, that's a start. Pepsi is my soda drug of choice. Nope, no special diet food plans. Not sure what I'd aim for at this time. Mostly I'm just trying to break a cycle of fast food and way too easy to prepare home foods that are not as healthy. I'm so very glad to be here too!!

Nope, nothing specific yet. I will definitely take a look over there. Thanks!

Very nice and direct quest. I see lots and lots of activity in your future. With the food log, I had found that MyFitnessPal was pretty good for tracking (really worked well for my parents). Not sure how much you use technology with phone apps or computer time but I had some good results with it too. Haven't found a food log here yet but I'm still investigating all that is Nerd Fitness. Great Luck to you on your Quest!

Follow-up after Day 1: Weight: 334.4 (Starting weight) Goal 1: Not today, no exercise (but did get my 8k steps in, even with only working a partial day) Goal 2: 44 oz of soda consumed, pretty good considering the day Goal 3: Had homemade turkey burgers, so I'm counting that a 1/2 victory for a homemade meal I know this will not be easy, I know this will be work but anything worth doing is worth doing right.

You can do it. I'd what I've seen of you so far is any indication of your strength and resolve, you've got this. It's hard emotionally and physically (people forget that one strain can cause another) but there is support all around you.

Greetings and Salutations all!! I've heard so many great things about Nerd Fitness in such a short time that I've known about it so I'm deciding to jump in and take my first challenge. Just had a birthday at the beginning of the month and I'm determined that this year for me will be a great year!! Main Quest To be 20 lbs 10 lbs lighter at the end of the challenge Questing Goals 1. To do bodyweight exercises 3 times per week I have never done a regular exercise program ever. The closest thing I would have done would be either classes in college or all the marching band classes back in high school. To help lose weight and build up my body, I plan to make exercising 3 times a week a focus. 2. Drink less than 42 ounces of soda on a daily basis Soda has been a staple of my life for far too long. I need to equip some better fluids going into me. The immediate goal is to drop my soda intake by roughly a third of what I was used to. It's way too easy to drink soda at work so that is my biggest hurdle. And no diet either, seriously limiting the sugar water consumption. 3. Prepare a minimum of 1 complete meal at home It's way too easy to get stuff carryout or prepacked. I need to be more aware of what I'm putting into my body and help make it better than it was. I'm not picking any kind of specific food plan or ideal, just to be more mindful and be able to provide for myself in a better way.