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[Beginner.Berserker]

Hi all!

 

The names Mike. I'm a 28 years old student, nerd, husband, and am trying to get into shape again after many false starts! I work at an elementary school for an after school program, where I'm trying my best to turn as many kids as possible into nerds (I run 2 weekly D&D games with 3rd and 5th graders). I enjoy playing basketball but I haven't played in a few years. I am self conscious about joining a team of some kind while I'm so out of shape. 

 

Any advice for someone who goes strong for a week or two and then lets the stress of research papers and junk food get the best of him, would be very appreciated!

 

Main Goal:

Do the beginner body weight work out at least two times a week in order to build a foundation for my fitness.

 

Side Quests:

1) Do not go out for lunch during the week (when I'm sick of the healthy stuff we have at home)

 

2) Reset my horrible sleep schedule by waking up at 7:30 during the week.

 

3) Avoid looking at my phone in bed before I go to sleep.

 

Good luck everyone and nice to meet you!

[Starkanda]

Hi!

I'm trying to stick to good habits after some false starts as well. It's why I'm still doing the level one board! Heh, I still need to put an introduction on my thread. I keep remembering it's not there. Sigh. Next couple days.

 

ANYWAY I think it's cool you're running the D&D games with the kiddos :-)

 

As for sticking to it, I would suggest finding a group to play basketball with, even informally, but regularly. Or get yourself to a court, shoot a few, and get the feeling back of playing. That might be a way to stay motivated. Do you have any co-workers that would join a team with you? 

 

Be armed with easy go-to snacks and meals so you aren't left with nothing but the drive thru etc. Also get a feel for what places have healthy eats you can get quickly. Chipotle, El Pollo Loco have good options available.

Good luck!

 

[RES]

I never realized how much D&D was still a thing...it's always interested me but never could find anyone IRL who played, but quite a few nerds I've seen on here in the last four years do!

But I digress...great goals, welcome to the rebellion! Other than sheer will how do you plan on reaching your goals? The more you plan for the inevitable the better prepared you are!

[Beginner.Berserker]

Yeah I feel like D&D is gaining more and more popularity. The kids love it.

 

Thanks for the welcome and the ideas guys! I bought some healthy snacks that I'm keeping in my backpack for the day. I've also started charging my phone across the room so I actually have to get up to turn my morning alarm off and I cant look at it in bed.

[Beginner.Berserker]

Update:

 

So far I'm staying on top of my healthy eating! Unfortunately I seem to be pretty weak willed when it comes to my sleep schedule. Ive tried going to bed early so I can wake up early but I just lay there awake and that leads to looking at my phone in bed! But I will try again!

[Laghail]

Following for berserker solidarity!

Also the sleep goals, goddamn the sleep goals.

[Aonghus]

Good luck, man. It sounds like you've got some really solid goals.

We're all in this adventure together. May the dice favour your endeavours!

[juliebarkley]

 

On 1/9/2018 at 1:22 PM, Beginner.Berserker said:

Unfortunately I seem to be pretty weak willed when it comes to my sleep schedule.

 

On 1/9/2018 at 1:36 PM, Laghail said:

Also the sleep goals, goddamn the sleep goals.

 

YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

[Barbs]

On 1/6/2018 at 12:18 PM, Beginner.Berserker said:

3) Avoid looking at my phone in bed before I go to sleep.

 

On 1/10/2018 at 2:36 AM, Laghail said:

Also the sleep goals, goddamn the sleep goals.

 

Damn sleep patterns not sorting themselves out.  I promised myself I was going to have my charger in the next room after we moved...but then discovered this place actually has decent walls and I can't hear it in the next room, and only power point in my room is next to the bed