Salinger Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 Hello and welcome to my challenge. Wow. 2020 almost...the end of one decade and the start of another. I dont usually give much thought to NY resolutions, but this time, i have carefully plotted some goals. I have my main goal, and then a few steps on how to get there... Save £30/50 per month in separate bank account On the 6th of each month (when paid) put £30/50 in the new bank account. Eat more vegetables/fruit Main meal of the day in evening, have some sort of veggie. (5 days per week) Plan a trip to Barcelona Research into activities, places to stay, flights! Volunteer at a food bank one day a week I have already enquired, wait for response and organise how to help out. Go indoor rock climbing Build up the courage to go. Use the gym to get stronger so i can actually climb a bit. Complete a 5km run Begin by walking more. (3 times per week) Start to incorporate running intervals Join a beginners running club? (enquire) Go back to football training Increase fitness and strength so i am more confident being in that environment. Meditate more 3 times per week minimum. Pick days to do this. Remember its only 15 minutes in the evening, no excuses! Read more Take time choosing next book. Read for 30 mins, 3 times per week minimum. This may seem like a lot...but its not goals for THIS challenge, its goals for my 2020. This challenge i will start to implement a few habits (hopefully) more walking, more veggies etc. I have the means to succeed, i just need to now DO the things, show up and DO it. Im kind of terrified, of failing again. But i'm also excited to reset things a bit. I have been burning out a lot recently and i need this to kick start my passion for life again. Thanks for reading ❤️ 11 Quote Link to comment
shaar Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 Always here for this; for the inevitable fails, because they will happen, but also for the victories that come of them. ❤️ 1 Quote i am not waiting for a hero. i saved myself long ago. Level 58 Bard & Monk of the Furious Heart STR.55 DEX.43 STA.48 CON.51 WIS.53 CHA.65 "Well...in the end, it boils down to two simple choices. Either you do or you don't. You'd think with all the problems in this world, there'd be more answers. It's not fair... ...But that's the way things are. The choice is yours." Link to comment
Novaurora Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 Great 2020 goals! Let's go slow and steady together!! 1 Quote “And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good.” John Steinbeck “Do I dare disturb the universe?” – T.S. Eliot “You wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down.” – Toni Morrison "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time given to us" JRR Tolkien Human Bard: CON 2, WIS 5, INT 1, CHA 2 Current Challenge: Nova Levels Up (and maybe doesn't abandon a challenge...) Link to comment
Cheetah Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 Good goals! You can do it! Happy Challenge! 1 Quote Level 47 Quasi-Human Ranger "Forget failure. Forget mistakes. Forget everything except what you're going to do NOW, and DO IT." - Lou Ferrigno "Foxes Never Quit!" - Leicester City FC KBO. - Churchill Link to comment
aramis Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 What can I say and not repeat what others said? I'll keep an eye on you 1 Quote I absolutely CAN run on caffeine and hatred. But only with a dash of milk. Challenges' status: Spoiler Not gonna Challenge anymore for now. I took Steve's words and started thinking in days and years. Challenges are just short-term distractions. #16 | #15 (Xmas mini) | #14 | #13 | #12 | #11 | #10 | #9 | #8 | #7 | #6 | #5 | #4 | #3 | #2 | #1 Other activities: Bike build Link to comment
Maggie-Miau Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Sal Sal Sal, following as always! Nice the way you've broken your goals down into steps! 1 Quote Matthew 25:34-40 Link to comment
Salinger Posted December 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 10 hours ago, loire said: Always here for this; for the inevitable fails, because they will happen, but also for the victories that come of them. ❤️ Thank you Loire, feels good to have you by my side again!! x 10 hours ago, Novaurora said: Great 2020 goals! Let's go slow and steady together!! Thanks Nova, yes, slow and steady ❤️ 9 hours ago, aramis said: What can I say and not repeat what others said? I'll keep an eye on you hehe thanks Aramis!!!! x 5 hours ago, Maggie-Miau said: Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Sal Sal Sal, following as always! Nice the way you've broken your goals down into steps! Hello Mia ❤️ always good to see you! x Quote Link to comment
Salinger Posted December 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Morning all. Its 5.30am here, im drinking tea. Its very cold this morning so im under my duvet as well! Its so quiet, which is to be expected at this time!! Last night i made some good choices. I had a nice hot bath, then lay on my sofa and read for about 40 minutes, then at 9pm i went to bed! I was just exhausted. I slept pretty well, but ive awoken early. Bits and pieces to do today, writing applications mainly, tidying the kitchen etc. Also, a friend has said if i wanted to meet at 5pm, for a drink. Im unsure what to do. I obviously have no money, but he has offered to send me a little so i can get a bus to town and back ... Part of me really would like to see him, and the other part of me just wants to stay home and try to make good decisions for my health. Aghhhhh maybe i can decide later, its only early of course. Id like to try and get out for a walk this afternoon as well, the forecast is good. Bright sun for a few hours! x 3 Quote Link to comment
aramis Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 3 hours ago, Salinger said: a friend has said if i wanted to meet at 5pm, for a drink [...] Part of me really would like to see him, and the other part of me just wants to stay home and try to make good decisions for my health That's a tough call. Staying home and doing healthy choices is obviously good for you (and your budget), but on the other hand - it may make you feel miserable for putting away all the "fun stuff" in the long run. Is this meet-up specifically for a drink, or maybe you might meet in some place that doesn't present such temptations? Some museum, art gallery or something? I'd say walk in the park, but 5pm is too late for that... 1 Quote I absolutely CAN run on caffeine and hatred. But only with a dash of milk. Challenges' status: Spoiler Not gonna Challenge anymore for now. I took Steve's words and started thinking in days and years. Challenges are just short-term distractions. #16 | #15 (Xmas mini) | #14 | #13 | #12 | #11 | #10 | #9 | #8 | #7 | #6 | #5 | #4 | #3 | #2 | #1 Other activities: Bike build Link to comment
Salinger Posted December 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 1 hour ago, aramis said: That's a tough call. Staying home and doing healthy choices is obviously good for you (and your budget), but on the other hand - it may make you feel miserable for putting away all the "fun stuff" in the long run. Is this meet-up specifically for a drink, or maybe you might meet in some place that doesn't present such temptations? Some museum, art gallery or something? I'd say walk in the park, but 5pm is too late for that... Yes mainly for a drink and catch up!! After he finishes work, so stuff are closed too... aghhh x 1 Quote Link to comment
TGP Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 20 hours ago, Salinger said: Hello and welcome to my challenge. Wow. 2020 almost...the end of one decade and the start of another. I dont usually give much thought to NY resolutions, but this time, i have carefully plotted some goals. I have my main goal, and then a few steps on how to get there... .... Im kind of terrified, of failing again. But i'm also excited to reset things a bit. I have been burning out a lot recently and i need this to kick start my passion for life again. Thanks for reading ❤️ Awesome. I love that you've given such deep thought to 2020. remember self love, forgiving yourself when falling short, and striving and striving and striving.... YOU CAN DO IT! ❤️ 1 Quote https://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/116426-im-awake/ the "NEW" normal is good with me! as Life was Never really Normal anyways.... Link to comment
Salinger Posted December 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 45 minutes ago, TGP said: YOU CAN DO IT! ❤️ THANK YOU for your continued support. I also love Beckett so thanks for posting a quote of his ❤️ x Quote Link to comment
Salinger Posted December 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Hello all. 4pm here. Had a bit of a wobble earlier, panicking about what to do tonight. Really really stressing, worrying, yes panic is what i would call it. I couldnt breathe properly. Then berating myself for feeling that way over something so stupid. I took my meds, drank some water and drove to the shop as i needed oranges, and a draining board thing for my plates when i have washed them. Thankfully, it was on offer, half price, £2.50 and its nice too!!!! I also got some eggs and feta cheese. Thinking i will have a salad tonight, maybe pasta salad with chicken. or just salad and cheese. I feel a bit sick when i think about any sort of food. So after the shop, i drove to the park (where i went the other day) and strolled around there for 30 mins. Driving back, it was getting darker, there is a place close to mine which overlooks part of the city, and the sun was setting so i decided to go stroll down there too. And got a couple of photos. The photos dont show how dramatic it looked, but here goes. You can see the factories and sort of some buildings.... Anyway, i got some good fresh air and saw something beautiful, so i am a little calmer now. Still got this burning in my chest, of anxiety. I will try to deep breathe a bit and relax. Ill now wash the dishes and use my new rack! haha then make a cup of tea Maybe read a little, or do some work. I have this annoying thought process, 'whats the point' ?? It is extremely frustrating and negative and everything i dont want to be. But if im doing 'good' and making better choices, thats the first thought...why? whats the point? Just eat crap, go out boozing, whats the point in taking healthy, positive steps? I think its childish of me to think those things actually, but im unsure how to stop or work through them. I suppose talking about it here is a good step, getting advice, speaking to my therapist and friends, researching it, and pushing forward with the healthy steps too...regardless of what the voices are telling me. Phew...mind dump! Sorry! haha xx 6 Quote Link to comment
Salinger Posted December 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Hello there, 9pm. Not done much since i last posted. I read a wonderful article in the New Yorker (online obviously) about grief. It really really hit me hard and i cried for about 20 minutes afterwards. Then I prepped and then cooked a lovely meal for dinner, felt good to cook wholesome food for myself. I made stuffed red pepper with spicy rice, feta cheese, and mint. Alongside a small chicken breast which i marinated in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon, garlic and black pepper. Very tasty. Had with a side salad (lettuce, cucumber, tomato, All in all, very nice, healthy and easy to make! Smaller portions as well than usual! I have half the pepper saved for lunch tomorrow I feel im coming down with a cold, you know that throat tickle you get? I will eat an orange soon i think, and have a bit more water. I am just chatting online to a couple of friends as well, discussing NYE...ill have to stay at home. Rubbish. But maybe ok. For the best. I shall see. x 4 Quote Link to comment
Jupiter Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 7 hours ago, Salinger said: Maybe read a little, or do some work. I have this annoying thought process, 'whats the point' ?? It is extremely frustrating and negative and everything i dont want to be. But if im doing 'good' and making better choices, thats the first thought...why? whats the point? Just eat crap, go out boozing, whats the point in taking healthy, positive steps? I think its childish of me to think those things actually, but im unsure how to stop or work through them. I suppose talking about it here is a good step, getting advice, speaking to my therapist and friends, researching it, and pushing forward with the healthy steps too...regardless of what the voices are telling me. I think maybe we all have this thought process at some point. Whenever it hits me I just try to remember the reason I'm doing what I'm doing and go from there. Maybe that will help? That food looks delicious by the way! Quote New Battle Log, Old Battle Log, Current Challenge 2022 Challenges: Challenge 1, Challenge 2, Challenge 3, Challenge 4 2021 Challenges: Challenge 1, Challenge 2, Challenge 3, Challenge 4, Challenge 5, Challenge 6 2020 Challenges: Challenge 1, Challenge 2, Challenge 3, Challenge 4, Challenge 5, Challenge 6, Challenge 7 Link to comment
Salinger Posted December 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 9 hours ago, Jupiter said: I think maybe we all have this thought process at some point. Whenever it hits me I just try to remember the reason I'm doing what I'm doing and go from there. Maybe that will help? That food looks delicious by the way! Yes, thank you Jupiter, will keep that in mind. Thanks! It was very tasty x 1 Quote Link to comment
Salinger Posted December 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 Morning! 9.15am, NEW YEARS EVE!!! Im coming down with a bit of a cold i think scratchy throat. Ill take some vitamin c and make sure i drink loads of water. Maybe a lemsip this afternoon. I slept pretty well, im really tired but thats ok, nothing new there! I had a good day yesterday and hope today can also be good. Im still a little sad that im too poor to see friends tonight trying to just accept/make peace with that. Ill work on my funding application today, clean the kitchen, eat well, stretch, play with Jackson, drink tea...the usual. Maybe another walk?! Im going to rejoin the gym on 6th Jan (when i get some money) so i need to think about what i will do whilst there, what to focus on. Important i have a plan. Im going to try have a lovely day xx 4 Quote Link to comment
aramis Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 3 hours ago, Salinger said: i need to think about what i will do whilst there, what to focus on. Important i have a plan. Good thinking. There will be lots of clueless people who try to start working out. Having plan puts you ahead of them at the start line You know NF beginner Gym workouts, right? Plenty of ideas there. One advice - turn off your RangerBrain™ and use baby steps. If you try to do all the things at the beginning, you'll get disheartened easily. 3 Quote I absolutely CAN run on caffeine and hatred. But only with a dash of milk. Challenges' status: Spoiler Not gonna Challenge anymore for now. I took Steve's words and started thinking in days and years. Challenges are just short-term distractions. #16 | #15 (Xmas mini) | #14 | #13 | #12 | #11 | #10 | #9 | #8 | #7 | #6 | #5 | #4 | #3 | #2 | #1 Other activities: Bike build Link to comment
TGP Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 I LOVE LOVE LOVE the recent burst of walking! Thats the Spirit! this is Just the kind of baby steps / Investment that yields big dividends. I also HOPE you have No caught a cold. those Suck! recently I've had a few scares but no colds at all. so it isn't hopeless. not every sniffle is a cold. not every cloud is a storm. Happy New Years eve! 2 Quote https://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/116426-im-awake/ the "NEW" normal is good with me! as Life was Never really Normal anyways.... Link to comment
Salinger Posted December 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 1 hour ago, aramis said: Good thinking. There will be lots of clueless people who try to start working out. Having plan puts you ahead of them at the start line You know NF beginner Gym workouts, right? Plenty of ideas there. One advice - turn off your RangerBrain™ and use baby steps. If you try to do all the things at the beginning, you'll get disheartened easily. Thanks Aramis, some good info there. And clicked on a few stories of people getting healthy, inspiring. xx 17 minutes ago, TGP said: I LOVE LOVE LOVE the recent burst of walking! Thats the Spirit! this is Just the kind of baby steps / Investment that yields big dividends. I also HOPE you have No caught a cold. those Suck! recently I've had a few scares but no colds at all. so it isn't hopeless. not every sniffle is a cold. not every cloud is a storm. Happy New Years eve! Thanks Jason! Only been on a couple of walks but feeling more motivated about it. Im thinking i HAVE got a cold, defo one starting. Im now sneezing a lot, as well as sore throat nooooooo Lets hope it doesnt develop!! Happy NYE to you also xx 2 Quote Link to comment
Salinger Posted December 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 Hey all. Just drinking some tea. And ive just eaten a slice of toast, with scrambled eggs and a few beans. VERY nice Ive been working on my funding application. And also had a message from an old friend (well i met her like 3 years ago, but not seen her for a while now, as she moved out of Manchester) Anyway, shes wondering if she can volunteer and work for me a bit next year. And wanted advice on her career as an artist exploring mental health. So we have been exchanging emails discussing this, how i can help. Feels nice to be knowledgeable. Its so cold. Im trying to think what time to pop the heating on. Prob have to wait till much later, so ill use hot water bottle till then!! Jackson, of course, is snuggled up in bed hahahahahah sleepy boy ❤️ WIsh i could join him!!!! I need to get on with work **YAWN** xx 5 Quote Link to comment
Novaurora Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 3 hours ago, Salinger said: so ill use hot water bottle till then!! This might be another option for you. Cheap and effective!! https://wellnessmama.com/24601/reusable-rice-heat-packs/ Have a happy new year!! 1 Quote “And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good.” John Steinbeck “Do I dare disturb the universe?” – T.S. Eliot “You wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down.” – Toni Morrison "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time given to us" JRR Tolkien Human Bard: CON 2, WIS 5, INT 1, CHA 2 Current Challenge: Nova Levels Up (and maybe doesn't abandon a challenge...) Link to comment
shaar Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 Happy New Year Sal!! ❤️ I hope you had a great and peaceful night and are feeling refreshed into 2020. Also your food picture looks AMAZING!!!! ❤️ 1 Quote i am not waiting for a hero. i saved myself long ago. Level 58 Bard & Monk of the Furious Heart STR.55 DEX.43 STA.48 CON.51 WIS.53 CHA.65 "Well...in the end, it boils down to two simple choices. Either you do or you don't. You'd think with all the problems in this world, there'd be more answers. It's not fair... ...But that's the way things are. The choice is yours." Link to comment
Ranger Hal Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 I love your sunset walk pictures! 1 Quote Challenges: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26, #27, #28, Current Walk to Mordor: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Link to comment
Salinger Posted January 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 On 12/31/2019 at 5:20 PM, Novaurora said: This might be another option for you. Cheap and effective!! https://wellnessmama.com/24601/reusable-rice-heat-packs/ Have a happy new year!! Ahhh i dont have a microwave to heat it up!! Happy new year to you too Nova xx 3 hours ago, loire said: Happy New Year Sal!! ❤️ I hope you had a great and peaceful night and are feeling refreshed into 2020. Also your food picture looks AMAZING!!!! ❤️ HNY Loire <3 thank you, more below.... xx 7 minutes ago, Ranger Hal said: I love your sunset walk pictures! Thanks Hal! Was very pretty!! xx _______________ Hi all. 7.30pm January the 1st wow. Well as ever on the first day of a new year, its wasted away! I ended up at a house party last night. I had a really good time actually, even if i did drink too much and take drugs :( i have made peace with my decisions though and moving on. I had fun. Its fine. But today ive been lazing about, sleeping and watching the football. Tomorrow is a new day and i will feel refreshed im sure! I really need to get back into WORK MODE. Tough. But have to motivate myself to do it!! Ill work on my applications tomorrow, and also ease my way into things. I will plan the week ahead, and add in when i will be walking/gym/meditating/reading etc.... Tonight though, football and cups of tea!!! x 2 Quote Link to comment
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