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For those who are new or behind, my main goal is weight loss, for health reasons as well as I want to look good naked, and fit in clothes I used to. I love 5Ks and kettlebells. I'm struggling with this goal because it doesn't get easier when you get older.  
 
(W) I work from home, (3 jobs) as an accountant, so making sure I have enough movement in my day as well as not eating "all the unhealthy things" is important. It's very easy to lose track of how much time I've been sitting trying to solve an issue. Not having "all the unhealthy things" in the house also helps.  I use a 5K training plan that I’ve used in the past, 3 days of intervals and 1 - 2 of strength/cross training days, I may graduate to the 10K and half marathon plans this year, I may not. I just want to keep moving.
 
( R )I struggle to get enough sleep so that shall remain on the list until it's no longer a struggle.
 
(E) I found a ‘diet’ plan, the Dr. that came up with its target audience is post-menopausal women. It’s really a combination of several different things like IF, Low Carb/Keto, and Macros. The common denominator is calorie reduction, of course, unless you burn more than you take in, nothing is going to work! My biggest issue is I get tired of trying to figure it all out and do a lot better when someone just tells me how and when to do it, so I’m putting this on easy mode until I lose the weight! So far I’m down 11 lbs. 
 
(S) I want to hit at least 7500 steps a day, once this becomes habit I’ll raise it
 
(T) Tracking the things that I eat with an app makes hitting macros and the calorie goal easier, this is in conjunction with E, even though I can eat and not track, doing both is better
 
(L) I’ve been learning Spanish on Duolingo, because this country scares me and I may want to move abroad one day. I also want to learn to play guitar, since I have one collecting dust in my room and it will not learn to play itself. There are plenty of free videos on how to do this on YouTube. Learning something, at least once a week (Duolingo goal is daily) will count towards this.
 
(E) Extra things that make life worth living, 5k’s or more that I may do, motorcycle rides, FL trips, and life events will go here.
 
Checking in to hold myself accountable is key to this being successful, I don't want to have to post bad news here. I plan on posting daily to make sure I'm on track where I need to be
 
The Plan...
 
Workout - Intervals/Kettlebells
Rest - Sleep (7 hours a night)
Eat - Stick to macros and don’t make excuses to eat the unhealthy things
Steps - Hitting my 7500 steps a day goal
Track - using Cronometer
Learn - Duolingo, other stuff
Extra - Rides, 5k's, events, and life
 
Update - Daily

Done - 🌈
Not Done - ❄️

 

My mental health has taken a serious beating since 2019 and the events that happened there, it's not anything I care to rehash but D and I have been talking about our feelings surrounding that time of our lives.  It's not been easy, I do feel it will be worth it though.  Seriously considering therapy for the first time in my life, but not certain if that's a step I'm going to take or not yet. 

 

New Stuff: Yes I carry goals over from one challenge to the next, for those that stick around for multiple challenges (I love you, seriously, thank you!) New stuff will always be at the end of the first post ;) 

About the title, granted, I haven't really watched wrestling since the 80's (who remembers the VonEriks?) but I do remember it's about pining your opponent...this is me trying to pin my goals down so I can start seeing more progress. Weight loss has stalled, I really want to get back on track with this. It's discouraging because I feel I'm doing most things right, but nothing happens and it makes me want to give up.

Last challenge I started seeing a therapist, she calls me out and gives me homework and I believe it's helping.

 

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Love the wrestling reference!  Have you watched GLOW?

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I'm glad the diet is working for you! It's such a challenge figuring out food when your body is like "I would like to hold everything in my belly. Just right here. Squishy squishy belly" :D   I also think learning Spanish is smart whether you flee or stay because more and more people are speaking it. I mean, I heard people speaking spanish in Western PA! So it's smart :)  I'm rooting for you and your awesome goals!

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1 hour ago, Sepherina said:

Love the wrestling reference!  Have you watched GLOW?

gorgeous ladies of wrestling GIF by GLOW Netflix

 

Thank you! I think I did? if it was only 2 seasons on Netflix I did...if not I'm not sure what it was called :lol:

 

5 minutes ago, Snarkyfishguts said:

I'm glad the diet is working for you! It's such a challenge figuring out food when your body is like "I would like to hold everything in my belly. Just right here. Squishy squishy belly" :D   I also think learning Spanish is smart whether you flee or stay because more and more people are speaking it. I mean, I heard people speaking spanish in Western PA! So it's smart :)  I'm rooting for you and your awesome goals!

Thank you!!

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"Pass on what you have learned. Strength, mastery. But weakness, folly, failure also. Yes, failure most of all. The greatest teacher, failure is." -Yoda

 

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15 hours ago, DarK_RaideR said:

Yup, it got canned once covid shut down production and whatnot.

I do remember hearing that now...good to know I was thinking of the right thing!

 

14 hours ago, Tanktimus the Encourager said:

Following to watch you pin things.

 

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13 hours ago, TimovieMan said:

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Nice!

 

12 hours ago, fleaball said:

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Saturday was such a fun filled day that we adulted yesterday and D got some airbrushing done for some customers of hers (she's trying to start a business with it) we had BBQ instead of the planned meal but it was within macros so I'm counting it!

Week 0 - Sunday

Workout - 😴
Rest - 🌈
Eat - 🌈
Steps - ❄️
Track - 🌈
Learn - 🌈
Extra - 

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Growth happens when you care more about the well being of your future self than the comfort of your present self!

"Pass on what you have learned. Strength, mastery. But weakness, folly, failure also. Yes, failure most of all. The greatest teacher, failure is." -Yoda

 

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On 3/19/2023 at 9:48 AM, RES said:


 
(E) I found a ‘diet’ plan, the Dr. that came up with its target audience is post-menopausal women. It’s really a combination of several different things like IF, Low Carb/Keto, and Macros. The common denominator is calorie reduction, of course, unless you burn more than you take in, nothing is going to work! My biggest issue is I get tired of trying to figure it all out and do a lot better when someone just tells me how and when to do it, so I’m putting this on easy mode until I lose the weight! So far I’m down 11 lbs. 
 

 

 

You may find that if you had someone tell you how and what and when to do it - they may tell you to do it on easy mode and do it exactly how you're doing it. I have never, ever, kept a habit up when I did everything all at once. You start on easy mode, and then when that new mode becomes easy, you tackle the next level.  

 

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On 3/20/2023 at 9:49 AM, Shello said:

Following! 

Yay!! Welcome back!

 

21 hours ago, spezzy said:

 

You may find that if you had someone tell you how and what and when to do it - they may tell you to do it on easy mode and do it exactly how you're doing it. I have never, ever, kept a habit up when I did everything all at once. You start on easy mode, and then when that new mode becomes easy, you tackle the next level.  

 

Following along!! 

Wise words! My worst habit is trying to make things difficult for myself...which I have no problem keeping up with it seems 🙄

Welcome!

 

17 hours ago, Mistr said:

Back for another round of awesome. B) 

Awww...thank  you my friend

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7 hours ago, WhiteGhost said:

Here to follow

Now it's a party!!

 

So due to only getting 5 hours sleep I decided to forgo my workout, I did make it up today by doing weights and intervals on the treadmill :) I'm "officially" onboarded at the new company and just awaiting my equipment...

In other news, tomorrow will be my last 'in office' day for my soon to be former company, I've spent the last week and a half, and will continue through the end of this week, to make sure things are as good as I can leave them, unlike it was left to me...

 

Week 0 - Monday

Workout - 😴❄️
Rest - 🌈❄️
Eat - 🌈🌈
Steps - ❄️❄️
Track - 🌈🌈
Learn - 🌈🌈
Extra - 

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Growth happens when you care more about the well being of your future self than the comfort of your present self!

"Pass on what you have learned. Strength, mastery. But weakness, folly, failure also. Yes, failure most of all. The greatest teacher, failure is." -Yoda

 

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On 3/19/2023 at 9:48 AM, RES said:

I love 5Ks and kettlebells.

 

I found my people!

 

On 3/19/2023 at 9:48 AM, RES said:

I'm struggling with this goal because it doesn't get easier when you get older.  

 

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In all seriousness, I love your goals, your theme, all the things. Let me know if I can help in any way.

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Winter is ComingWolfen Strengthens His Heart, Body, Mind, and Spirit, Wolfen Becomes One of the PeopleWolfen Strengthens His ChakrasWolfen Welcomes Summer and Gets Primal, Soulcon and Spartan, Wolfen Develops Mental ToughnessWolfen Joins the Wander SocietySoulcon, Spartan, School, and Stranger ThingsWolfen Becomes a Warrior EliteWolfen Goes Here and There and Back AgainWolfen Becomes a Soulcon Warrior EliteWolfen Returns to His RootsWolfen Wanders in Soul, Spirit, and BodyWolfen Owns the DayWolfen Searches for His Wild Heart, Wolfen Runs for His LifeWolfen Hits the TrailsWolfen Becomes an Explorer and Joins the ResistanceWolfen Goes Back to the SourceWolfen Begins the Hero's JourneyWolfDreamer Returns to the People,  WolfDreamer Pushes BackWolfDreamer PrioritizesBurpees, Books, and BrainworkBurpees, Books, Brainwork, and BodyworkWolfDreamer Masters the Four ElementsWolfDreamer Continues to Master the Four ElementsWolfDreamer Returns to SpartaWolfDreamer Returns to Middle EarthWolfDreamer Continues His Middle Earth AdventureWolfDreamer and the FallWolfDreamer Forges His Own PathWolfDreamer Has HopeWolfDreamer Returns to Middle EarthWolfDreamer Reads Harder, Breathes Harder, and Journals MoreWolfDreamer Embraces His Wild PoetThe Mad Poet Becomes SupernaturalWolfDreamer, The Mad Poet, Becomes SuperhumanWolfDreamer ElevatesWolfDreamer Becomes IronBornWolfDreamer Wakes the White WolfThe Mad Poet Recovers by Keeping it SimpleWolfDreamer Clears His Mind to Find His Wild HeartWolfDreamer ResetsWolfDreamer Strives to Become an Eminently Qualified Peaceful WarriorWolfDreamer Springs Forward

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On 3/21/2023 at 2:18 PM, WolfDreamer said:

 

I found my people!

 

 

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In all seriousness, I love your goals, your theme, all the things. Let me know if I can help in any way.

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Welcome!!

 

So yesterday was my last day in the office, the drive once again reminded me how much I will not miss that! My co-worker said my boss (her sister) was probably going to ask me to stay on part time until they filled the position, I'd certainly be open to that, exit interview and talk with aforementioned boss is on Friday, this should be interesting :lol:

Equipment for my new job is also supposed to be here Friday.

We have been getting to bed late, no real excuse for that.

Working on revamping my morning routine, I want to make sure I've got my workout in, showered, and ready to go by 9am.

Week 0 - Wednesday

Workout - 😴❄️🌈🏢
Rest - 🌈❄️❄️❄️
Eat - 🌈🌈🌈
Steps - ❄️❄️❄️❄️
Track - 🌈🌈🌈🌈
Learn - 🌈🌈🌈🌈
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I love that you're filling up the "Learn" part of your challenge goals!

 

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Who am I? -- My NF Character

Current Challenge: WolfDreamer Returns (For Real This Time)

Past Challenges: 

Spoiler

Winter is ComingWolfen Strengthens His Heart, Body, Mind, and Spirit, Wolfen Becomes One of the PeopleWolfen Strengthens His ChakrasWolfen Welcomes Summer and Gets Primal, Soulcon and Spartan, Wolfen Develops Mental ToughnessWolfen Joins the Wander SocietySoulcon, Spartan, School, and Stranger ThingsWolfen Becomes a Warrior EliteWolfen Goes Here and There and Back AgainWolfen Becomes a Soulcon Warrior EliteWolfen Returns to His RootsWolfen Wanders in Soul, Spirit, and BodyWolfen Owns the DayWolfen Searches for His Wild Heart, Wolfen Runs for His LifeWolfen Hits the TrailsWolfen Becomes an Explorer and Joins the ResistanceWolfen Goes Back to the SourceWolfen Begins the Hero's JourneyWolfDreamer Returns to the People,  WolfDreamer Pushes BackWolfDreamer PrioritizesBurpees, Books, and BrainworkBurpees, Books, Brainwork, and BodyworkWolfDreamer Masters the Four ElementsWolfDreamer Continues to Master the Four ElementsWolfDreamer Returns to SpartaWolfDreamer Returns to Middle EarthWolfDreamer Continues His Middle Earth AdventureWolfDreamer and the FallWolfDreamer Forges His Own PathWolfDreamer Has HopeWolfDreamer Returns to Middle EarthWolfDreamer Reads Harder, Breathes Harder, and Journals MoreWolfDreamer Embraces His Wild PoetThe Mad Poet Becomes SupernaturalWolfDreamer, The Mad Poet, Becomes SuperhumanWolfDreamer ElevatesWolfDreamer Becomes IronBornWolfDreamer Wakes the White WolfThe Mad Poet Recovers by Keeping it SimpleWolfDreamer Clears His Mind to Find His Wild HeartWolfDreamer ResetsWolfDreamer Strives to Become an Eminently Qualified Peaceful WarriorWolfDreamer Springs Forward

I'd rather sing one wild song and burst my heart with it, than live a thousand years watching my digestion and being afraid of the wet.” -- Jack London

“I wanted movement and not a calm course of existence. I wanted excitement and danger and the chance to sacrifice myself for my love.” -- Leo Tolstoy

"I feel love rising in my chest again
Rising like a burning sun into the day..." -- Gungor, "Hurricane"

"...wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." 2 Corinthians 3:17b

 

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22 hours ago, WolfDreamer said:

I love that you're filling up the "Learn" part of your challenge goals!

 

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Thank you for reminding me to focus on the things I am getting done :)

 

18 hours ago, Snarkyfishguts said:

A bad commute makes a huge difference in a job. I’m so glad you’re done with the butt drive

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17 hours ago, Tanktimus the Encourager said:

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17 hours ago, Snarkyfishguts said:

I SAID WHAT I SAID 🤣

It did my butt no favors for sure! :lol:

Most frustrating thing about it is I was told that going into the office was not something I needed to worry about on a regular basis when I was hired.

 

12 hours ago, Mistr said:

Yay for starting your new job!

 

I think it is ironic that your old job wants to hire you back part-time. I certainly hope they will pay you more as a contractor than they were paying on salary.

I thought the same thing...she hasn't asked yet but she said she would talk to me today so still time...we'll see!

 

My sleep has been horrible, so much so that I skipped a couple workouts this week, not sure if that was the right move but I was tired. Going to get a workout in today and see if that helps tonight, at least this evening most of the stressors of this week in particular will be over with.

Week 0 - Thursday

Workout - 😴❄️🌈🏢❄️
Rest - 🌈❄️🌈❄️❄️
Eat - 🌈🌈🌈❄️🌈
Steps - ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
Track - 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈
Learn - 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈
Extra - 

 

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Growth happens when you care more about the well being of your future self than the comfort of your present self!

"Pass on what you have learned. Strength, mastery. But weakness, folly, failure also. Yes, failure most of all. The greatest teacher, failure is." -Yoda

 

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8 hours ago, RES said:

Going to get a workout in today

I did not, in fact, get a workout in today...

 

8 hours ago, Sepherina said:

you can do it cheering GIF

Can yes, did not want to! :D 

 

7 hours ago, Snarkyfishguts said:

Resting when you are sleep deprived makes sense.  Hopefully having some closure with the old job will help your brain simmer down when its time to sleep ☺️

Along this line, she did call me to say 'goodbye' and asked me if I would consider working on a part time/hourly basis, I told her I would, so we're going to talk again Monday and she's going to leave my access for now.

 

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Growth happens when you care more about the well being of your future self than the comfort of your present self!

"Pass on what you have learned. Strength, mastery. But weakness, folly, failure also. Yes, failure most of all. The greatest teacher, failure is." -Yoda

 

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