WolfDreamer

Great to see you @Ranger Hal! Following! Let me know if I can help in any way.

I love your challenge goals @Kalitraz because they are personal, and because you include what might appear as "little things," but you and I both know that little things make a big difference.

Welcome @Kalitraz. It would be an honor to battle by your side. I am glad portions of my challenge resonate with you. I have learned so much from the great people of this rebellion, so I am happy to hear my challenges are helpful, as well. I read through your challenge, and I admire your transparency in some of the issues you have been struggling with. It is inspiring to see someone work through very personal challenges and remain hopeful. That is the real battle. And it is an honor to fight along your side. To battle!

You're a badass mom!

That is good news. Yeah, it's kind of a bummer here, too. But we needed the rain, so there's that. Good to see you back this challenge, btw.

I like that expression. I also try to take things more slowly when I travel. It's not easy with kids, but I'm content just swimming in the ocean or sitting on a rock over a gorge, meditating. My kids want to "do" stuff, which is great but also exhausting. You know the feeling when you need a vacation from your vacation. And yours, as well, my friend.

Wait... so I'm not the only one who thinks she's underrated? Do you know how excited I was that she was the love interest in 40 Year Old Virgin? And her performance in Get Out is genuinely unnerving. And did you see her in Into the Wild as Jan?

(Bonus points if you read that in his voice).

Ugh. I'm sorry. Hope everyone feels better soon. Yes. Yes they are. I like that you said "yet." You'll get there.

Tell him progress waits for no man! j/k Woot!

What a coincidence! My daughter's first crush was also MacGuyver... just not the same one. That sounds yummy!

Following! Awesome to hear about the mortgage being paid off. My wife and I inherited my great grandmother's house, which was built in the 1950's, and remodeled it in 2020. It is fully paid off, but it is in my mother's name. We are in the process of changing that soon. We are far from debt free, however, since my wife and I both have student loans. Good luck on your challenge! Let me know if I can help in any way.

W1D2 (Monday): 0415 wakeup read scripture using the Lectio 365 app read a few pages of Anam Cara, as well as a poem W.S. Merwin titled "For the Anniversary of my Death" sat in quiet contemplation for 10 minutes completed Monday workout; managed to complete all 5 sets after being tempted to stop halfway through the fourth set. completed the daily requirements for Duolingo listened to an episode of the Mind Pump podcast took my dog for a walk as the sun was setting stopped eating at 7 pm; plan to break fast at 11 am Tuesday read the first chapter of The Four Agreements before bed I'm also trying to put into practice the 10-3-2-1-0 rule: no caffeine 10 hours before bed, no food 3 hours before bed, no work 2 hours before bed, no technology 1 hour before bed, and then 0 is for number of times I will hit the snooze button in the morning. This Youtube video explains it briefly:

Welcome! I'm in your corner, as well, my friend.

W1D1: Benchmark complete: 30 minute run -- 2.62 miles Single-arm kb presses -- L 10, R 12 No food after 7 pm, breaking fast at 6 am tomorrow.

*raises his glass* Sorry for your loss. Lost my gramps near six years ago. Toughest moment of my life, like losing a part of myself. You're welcome here amongst other soul-weary travelers.

Forgive me, Lady Scaly.

Can't believe I forgot to mention this Warrior: The theme song has been my ring tone for almost two years. I also still need to watch season 3.

The ONLY thing better than metal is NERD METAL!

I'll have two of those, as well, barkeep.

Thank you. I'm a fan of your challenges, as well. Looking forward to staying connected.

I sat down and brainstormed an intermittent fasting plan for this challenge, as well. I want to be able to eat after a strength workout, so I organized the schedule around those. Monday 7 pm - Tuesday 11 am (16 hours) Wednesday 7 pm - Thursday 11 am (16 hours) Friday 9 am - Sunday 9 am (48 hours) Feast mindfully on Sundays Even on non-fasting days, I will not eat past 7 pm If you're interested, there is a pretty good article that you can read here from Johns Hopkins Medicine about how intermittent fasting works, as well as an episode of Andrew Huberman's podcast (posted below, if you have 2 1/2 hours to spare). I also recommend following Thomas DeLauer, who has mostly become known as the apple cider vinegar guy and focuses a lot on eating Keto but does share some info about intermittent fasting. They key for me is body awareness; I like fasting, and I see the value in it. However, I am also mindful of my body and the triggers that I often mistake for hunger, while also staying mindful of body warning signs that signal an actual need for nutrition.

Honored to follow your journey Shello! Let me know if I can help in any way.

Congrats! And always a pleasure to have you along.

Following! Hope your boiler gets fixed soon!