Jaybrams

Thanks! Mindfulness has been a vital part of my life and health. When i lose sight of it, things go south for me in a hurry. BATTLEROPES: I used them quite a bit when i first got them. As my home equipment has grown, they're now more of a rotation item. I love using them and they can be a killer workout with a lot more variety then you might expect. I've read that planning trips releases the same happiness inducing chemicals as actually vacationing, in the short term at least! I've worked hard to position myself to travel much more the past few years. Looking at 8 trips this year including weekend getaways and at least 1international. 2017 had 6 trips, 7 states, and 1 international. Here's to your trip planning and getting to follow thru with a couple!

Hey @Hazard thanks for the feedback. It is a little aggressive, i agree. The hardest will be 3, 4,and 5. RE: the workout schedule... i should probably reduce it to 3 total days. If I'm honest with myself, I'm looking longingly at and trying to "recapture the magic" of my peak performance during my successful 2016 campaign rather than being realistic about where i am currently. Based on such i will combine 3 and 4 into one: Active workout 3x per week. Concerning the rowing program, I'll throw on netflix and row 2min rest 1min (or 3:1... Was 5:1 at peak) for the duration of whatever 45+ minute show i watch. Jogging is similar, 2:1 jog/walk (Probably 1:1 for reboot), 2mi minimum. Context for the rest: most of these i already do to a certain level, this challenge is to help shore them up. For instance, on #6, as is i only drink soda 2-3x a week, and rarely drink anything else other than water. So it's not a big deal. I just want accountability to getting back to zero sodas so it's part of the challenge. Similar with reading. Thanks again!

Sounds like a good respawn. Best of luck!

I'd eventually love to find a way to implement swimming with my plan. I like your goals. Best of luck!

Hello fellow Rebels! Short story time! I joined the Rebellion in fall 2015 when i weighed around 245 and peaked at 257 in January 2016, a full 77 lbs overweight. The turning point for me came late January when my 7yr old daughter invited me to a Daddy-Daughter dance and the evening's picture left me embarrassed and unhappy with my appearance, and more importantly, with my inability to embrace life to the fullest because of my general lack of health. That weekend, I read back through the Academy Mindset module and made a few quick adjustments which worked to kickstart what would become a very successful 2016 year. By the next Daddy-Daughter dance in January 2017, i was down 40lbs to 217, full of confidence and vigor. But 2017 life threw a handful of heavy stressors my way. While i was able to maintain a decently healthy lifestyle through June, eventually things caught up to me and I've hit a bit of a spiral the last half of the year. I'm back up to 230 and my last travel adventure in the Dominican Republic earlier this month left me far more winded than i had gotten used to the last few years. I know that 2017 was nothing more than a small setback and I've already picked back up some of the positive mental habits that were so vital to my previous success. I'm looking forward to an Epic 2018! Me: I am an adventurer with Ranger tendencies. Travel, new experiences, and balanced spontaneity are important to me. Thus, my 2018 BIG WHY: To create a human capable of experiencing life as an adventurer: physical prowess, mental fortitude, and emotional stability. A person with the confidence and mojo to say 'yes' wherever adventure awaits. Challenge Details: These help mimic/rebuild the foundation i developed in 2016 with tweaks based on what I've learned in my journey thus far. Mental: + 30 intentional minutes outside everyday. + Complete reading "Mindfullness" and engage in the outlined program. Physical: + 3x Workouts a week - Crossfit Style (i have decent home Crossfit gym options, minus lifting gear... Med ball, kettlebell, slamball, plyobox, battleropes) + 2x Cardio workout a week - Rowing or jogging Nutritional: + Reduce eating out to 4x per week, down from 7-8. Prep/cook the rest + Drink only water or unsweet tea. Allow for 2 energy drinks a week Epic: + Loose mapping of 2018 travel goals (month by month plan) Looking forward to engaging with all of you!