JacenRKohler

Week One went well. I made it to the gym Man, Wed, & Fri.

Hello all, I'm back! I had a very rough 1st challenge. death in the family among other things. But I'm back now. And ready to go. Thanks for still being here when I got back!

It's time to transform and roll out! I'm done with the old me and ready to transform into the new me. I did not complete my first challenge. There was a death in the family in addition to many other things. I did pretty well on my quests considering. I think I would have gotten a B on my side quests, at the very least a C, but I put the 10 lbs I had lost back on and ended near my original weight. But I'm back now! I know this post is a week late, but I've been working on my challenges and goals all last week. I just never had a chance to post them here. This challenge will be mostly the same as my previous challenge. Main Quest: Same as last time, Loose 20 Lbs by the end of the challenge. I was 250ish lbs as of 2015-Sep-14, I want to be 230 by 2015-Oct-25 Specific: 20 lbs. Measurable: My weight will be logged daily on a custom Google Docs Form. Achievable: It averages to 3 1/3 lbs per week. That is tough, but doable. Relevant: Most of this weight is likely to come from my gut, makeing my core more efficient. Time-Bound: I must reach this goal by 2015-Sep-06. Measurement: Pass/Fail Reward: Pass = +2 CHA and a new dressy jacket, Fail = 0 Side Quests These are the small changes I'm making to get my big results. Side Quest One: Transform my mind. Meditate Daily Specific: Take 10 min every day Measurable: Results will be documents on a custom Google docs Form and HabitRPG. Achievable: I just have to remember to do it. Relevant: Being less stressed will allow my body to see that it doesn't really need all this fat. Time-Bound: Every day Measurement: A+ = 7 days/week A = 5 days/week B = 4 days/week C = 3 days/week F = <3 days/week Reward: A+ = 3 WIS, A = +2 WIS, B = +1.5 WIS, C = +1 WIS, D = +.5 WIS, F = 0 Side Quest Two: Transform my diet. Eat right I will be on a modified paleo diet. I will allow myself one none paleo item per day. Days where abstain from my non-paleo item/serving will be rewarded with an A+ score for the day. Specific: Anything that grows on a plant is ok. No process sugars or carbs. Measurable: Three times between Sun and Sat. Doing 4 a week doesn't make up for 2 the previous week. Achievable: Yes. I did this program once several years ago. I'm certain I can do it again. Relevant: Cutting carbs and sugars will help get my weight down. Time-Bound: Until 2015-Sep-06 Measurement: A = 7 days/week B = 6 days/week, C = 4 days/week, D = 2 days/week, F = 1 times Reward: A+ = +3 CON, A = +2 CON, B = +1.5 CON, C = +1 CON, D = +.5 CON, F = 0 Side Quest Three: Transform my workout. Hit the gym Bonus points toward A+ can be earned by 1hr of activity on non gym days. Specific: Three times a week on Mon, Wed, & Fri. Measurable: Results will be documents on a custom Google docs Form and HabitRPG. Achievable: I'll be at class on Tue and Thur Relevant: This will build muscle that will help burn fat. Time-Bound: 3x+ per week Mon, Wed, & Fri Measurement: A = Mon, Wed, & Fri, B = 2x+ any other days of the week C = 1x a week F = 0 times Reward: A+ = 3 STR, A = +2 STR, B = +1.5 STR, C = +1 STR, F = 0 Life Quest: Stop biting my nails for the duration of this challenge. Seriously, this literally hurts. I want to stop but haven't had the nerve to commit to it. I'm hoping the habit will form over the challenge and carry over for life. I'm going to start carrying a nail clipper so I can use that instead of biting if I absolutely must make them shorter. I'm also going to buy a nail brush so I can get the dirt out from underneath so that doesn't tempt my to chew them. If it comes down to it, I'll wear gloves all day. That's not something I want to do, but if I have to get that drastic about it I will. Specific: Nails do not touch teeth. Measurable: Results will be documents on a custom Google docs Form and HabitRPG. Achievable: yes, I can do this. Relevant: This is going to be hard as heck, but I'll do the glove option even if I look ridiculous. Time-Bound: the duration of this challenge. Measurement: A = 0 times per day, B = Once per day, C = twice per day, D = three times per day, F = More than three times per day Reward: A = +2 CHA, B = +1.5 CHA, C = +1 CHA, D = +.5 CHA, F = 0 Motivation: I want the be healthy. I want to be happier. Being unhealthy hinders happiness. This extra weight is making happiness more challenging. Biting my nails hurts. I want to be able to put my shoes on in the morning with having to hold my breath and nearly pass out. That's not healthy

Week Two Day One Weighed in at 242.4 lbs 38%38% Body Measurements are as follows: Chest: 45 in Stomach: 46.25 lbs Upper Arm: 15.25 Thigh: 27 Neck: 16 I got all As on my side quests last week. Now for week two.

I agree, I think the idea is to drag all the introverts out of their shells and show them this is a safe place.

These are amazing. Thank you for putting these all together in one post. Nice blog you got there.

Week One Day 4 I made it to the gym. That makes Tue& Thur, so I get an A for this week. I did twice the sets as I did on Tue. It was tough, but I feel great! Had a sandwich sans bread for breakfast. I did my meditations. Two apples for lunch.

Week One Day Three

Hi there SagerRager, That's some really good motivation you have there. Best of luck to you. I hope you are successful.

Hi there BonnaBeJedi, I love the theme. These are some great goals. Best of luck to you. I hope you are successful.

Hi Lycansbane, Kudos to you for getting back on that horse. I've failed my share of challenges as well, That's why I'm starting over. Best of luck to you. I hope you are successful.

Hi there FireNation, Love the profile pic. I like how each of your goals specifically relates to where you want to go in life. Best of luck to you. I hope you are successful.

Hi Cupcake! Those look like some good goals. Best of luck to you. I hop you are successful.

I claim my +1 WIS !!!

Week One, Day Two I made it to the gym. since yesterday seemed easy enough I bumped up to one set of 8 reps. That was noticeably harder. Had an apple and some beef for breakfast. Another apple for lunch. Lots of broccoli and broccoli cheese soup for dinner.