EmCee Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 So... the last challenge did not go particularly well for me. I struggled with all of my goals - especially the beast that is Whole30. This time around, I am trying to keep it simple. I became so engrossed in Whole30 that I actually let other things slack... which, that defeats the whole "leveling up your life" thang. So - KEEP IT SIMPLE, STUPID I didn't lose 80 lbs doing nothing! I know how to eat well and I know what I need to do physically. SO! 1) Join Crossfit and attend 5x a week.2) Lower my body fat percentage by 3-5%.3) Run outside 3x a week - at least one endurance run and one session of stadiums or sprints. I'll mix it up with the third run.Level up my life:1) Burn a bridge that should've been burnt years ago. No details but it's something I struggle with daily. A relationship I can't seem to bear to lose despite the fact that the negatives outweigh the positives.Bonus "Level up my life" goal: My company is raising money for the "Give Thanks. Walk." for St. Jude in November. Our Culture of Caring ethos is what separated them from the pack and had me so interested in working for them. My heart is typically with our Make A Wish campaign (a very special little boy I know is a Wish Kid) but St. Jude does great work! I will commit to spending at least 30 minutes a day doing SOMETHING to raise funds - composing e-mails, reading about best practices, sending thank you's to those that do donate, etc. That being said... if anyone wants to donate a couple of bucks... No, but seriously. If you would like to donate to my campaign, inbox me and I'll pass along my fundraising link Letting go is the hardest asana. Instagram: WholeBodySwoleHeart Link to comment
catspaw Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I love the simplicity of your goals. They're beautiful. And on the level up your life one -- I totally hear you on how hard it can be to burn those bridges sometimes, but it's WORTH IT. Sending lots of support your way! You gotta experiment to find out what works for you.PM me with any questions about, well, anything! Current challenge: Catspaw Starts Strong Link to comment
Ollyswim Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 KISS, gotta love it! Good luck. If you need some matches for that bridge just shout LVL 5 Dúnedain RangerSTR-12 DEX- 8 STA- 16 CON- 9 WIS- 14 CHA- 7'We are Rangers. We walk in the dark places no others will enter. We stand on the bridge, and no one may pass'Find me on TwitterSwim Coach at City of Southampton Swimming Club, CF coach at CrossFit Solent Link to comment
Brometheus Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Booyah Crossfit! AWESOME! So excited for you! /me fist bumps emcee and passes her the puke bucket. Link to comment
TessDaTerrible Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 nice and clean. <3 Lycan Druid- Chaotic Good Link to comment
EmCee Posted September 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I love the simplicity of your goals. They're beautiful. And on the level up your life one -- I totally hear you on how hard it can be to burn those bridges sometimes, but it's WORTH IT. Sending lots of support your way!I have done a lot of tough shit in my life - this will probably be the hardest! Thanks for the support KISS, gotta love it! Good luck. If you need some matches for that bridge just shout It will probably take an explosion to get this bridge down... but I'll shout - I'll need a match to light the dynamite Booyah Crossfit! AWESOME! So excited for you! /me fist bumps emcee and passes her the puke bucket. I have my demo on Tuesday and then I start 101's... Eeek! *fist bumps* nice and clean. <3<3 Letting go is the hardest asana. Instagram: WholeBodySwoleHeart Link to comment
wesb1898 Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 You are going to beast these goals, EmCee. Just remember the things you did accomplish last time. Have fun at the box. Really wish I had one hear. Lvl 8 Half-Orc WarriorSTR: 25 | DEX: 11.75 | STA: 9.75CON: 13.5 | WIS: 10.75 | CHA: 3 Challenge | DAI-GURREN | Stop SmokingYou can't shake the Devil's hand and say you're only kidding. - TMBGPay the Iron Price. - Balon Greyjoy Link to comment
jimmie65 Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Nice simple goals are usually the best. Good luck HALF-OGRE Level 3 Ranger / Level 1 Sexy GrandpaStr: 10.75 Dex: 11 Sta: 9.25 Con: 7.5 Wis: 6.75 Cha: 5.75"The chief cause of failure and unhappiness is trading what you want most for what you want right nowâ€. ― Zig ZiglarIntroductionCurrent 6 week challengeMy workout logSpecialization is for insects. Do all the things! Link to comment
EmCee Posted September 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I have lit the match and set fire to the bridge... the tough part is ahead - will I let it burn?PS) I haven't cried this much since I left my husband. Letting go is the hardest asana. Instagram: WholeBodySwoleHeart Link to comment
CyningaDena Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 I have lit the match and set fire to the bridge... the tough part is ahead - will I let it burn?PS) I haven't cried this much since I left my husband.This is so tough. You know in the long run you'll be better for it, but that doesn't make the right-now any less painful. We'll all be right here sitting with you through it. I'll pop the kettle on. :hug:I'm glad you're back. You're too amazing to disappear. Wood Elf Ranger LEVEL 1, It don't mean a thing if I don't hear that ding: My Epic Quest Link to comment
EmCee Posted September 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 This is so tough. You know in the long run you'll be better for it, but that doesn't make the right-now any less painful. We'll all be right here sitting with you through it. I'll pop the kettle on. :hug:I'm glad you're back. You're too amazing to disappear.I'm glad I'm back, too.And I thought Whole30 sucked Letting go is the hardest asana. Instagram: WholeBodySwoleHeart Link to comment
Swinging_Jarnbjorn Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Nothing worth doing is done without sacrifice, but as you said, you didn't lose 80 lbs doing nothing! Let it burn, and walk away. Let it be a nice fire to warm your ass. You can do this. Life is full of hard times and good times. Learn from everything you can. Swinging_Jarnbjorn: Lv 1 Asgardian Ranger Focus Up! My current challenge. Loss As A Motivator Link to comment
Lefeux Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Good luck with the goals and cross fit too! I am looking forward to joining when I get back stateside. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Level 2 Elven Ranger STR - 7.2 Dex - 2 Sta - 7 Con - 4 Wis - 3 CHA - 4 "Do or Do Not. There is no try." "Why do we fall sir? So we might learn to pick ourselves up ." Round 2 - Faster, Stronger, Leaner and more Pious? Lefeux's Ranger Conquest Workout Log Link to comment
CyningaDena Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Let it burn, and walk away. Let it be a nice fire to warm your ass.This is now on a sticky note on my bathroom mirror. Wood Elf Ranger LEVEL 1, It don't mean a thing if I don't hear that ding: My Epic Quest Link to comment
EmCee Posted September 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 This is now on a sticky note on my bathroom mirror.That's actually a good idea. I typically write motivational things on my bathroom mirror and my vanity mirror in dry-erase marker. This is going up today. Letting go is the hardest asana. Instagram: WholeBodySwoleHeart Link to comment
Swinging_Jarnbjorn Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 This is now on a sticky note on my bathroom mirror.That's actually a good idea. I typically write motivational things on my bathroom mirror and my vanity mirror in dry-erase marker. This is going up today.Guys, if you haven't already, take a minute to look up ze frank invocation for beginnings on youtube. I'll openly admit that I stole the concept from him. The message is strong, like my FILDI. Life is full of hard times and good times. Learn from everything you can. Swinging_Jarnbjorn: Lv 1 Asgardian Ranger Focus Up! My current challenge. Loss As A Motivator Link to comment
EmCee Posted September 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Guys, if you haven't already, take a minute to look up ze frank invocation for beginnings on youtube. I'll openly admit that I stole the concept from him. The message is strong, like my FILDI. Exactly what I needed to hear, Joe. Thanks. Letting go is the hardest asana. Instagram: WholeBodySwoleHeart Link to comment
Knightwatch Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Best of luck! "The world will never starve for want of wonders, but for want of wonder." --GK Chesterton Domine, non sum dignus ut intres sub tectum meum, sed tantum dic verbo et sanabitur anima mea... http://www.facebook.com/#!/jbaileysewell Link to comment
Chris-Tien Jinn Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 That's actually a good idea. I typically write motivational things on my bathroom mirror and my vanity mirror in dry-erase marker. This is going up today.OMG - I never thought of of that! AWESOME idea. Great quote. It is SO GOOD to have you back.(I have a very hard time with strict nutritional plans as well.) Level 4 Human Ranger/Paladin "We are better than we know, if we can be made to see it, [then] for the rest of our lives, we'll be unwilling to settle for less." - Kurt Hahn STR: 9 | DEX: 10 | CON: 14 | INT: 13 | WIS: 14 | CHA: 13 Link to comment
EmCee Posted September 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 OMG - I never thought of of that! AWESOME idea. Great quote. It is SO GOOD to have you back.(I have a very hard time with strict nutritional plans as well.)The marker on the mirror thing has helped me in so many ways - from inspirational quotes and reminders to keeping track of my weight (when I first started, I would write my weight on the mirror weekly so I could see how far I'd come from the beginning, hoping it would keep me from giving up). I'm glad I'm not the only one! That was one of the worst decisions I think I've ever made for myself. I was so not prepared for how difficult it would actually be and, beyond that, I think super strict food plans screw with my brain. I was seriously so obsessed over it. But! That is over and I'm ready to bring it this challenge Glad to see you Letting go is the hardest asana. Instagram: WholeBodySwoleHeart Link to comment
EmCee Posted September 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Updated: I added an additional (read: bonus) Level Up Your Life goal. I have really been slacking on the fundraising... and by slacking, I mean I haven't started beyond joining our team. It's time to get things going! Letting go is the hardest asana. Instagram: WholeBodySwoleHeart Link to comment
Khep Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Good luck on your cross fit goal! I too am delving into that crazy world. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] LVL 2 MartianWarrior STR 9/DEX 2/ STAM 3.75/ CON 3/ WIS 6/ CHA 3 "Fads come and go, but the barbell remains the same. Respect it accordingly." - Jim Wendler "When I want to be a super hero, I just wake up" - Childish Gambino Link to comment
EmCee Posted September 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Good luck on your cross fit goal! I too am delving into that crazy world.I saw! Good luck to you too! Let me know how you like it... I'm totally nervous! Letting go is the hardest asana. Instagram: WholeBodySwoleHeart Link to comment
Kinder Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Love the KISS theme. Too often I'll get ambitious and fizzle out, I also tried to make my goals as realistic as possible while trying to make some serious changes. Half-Orc Ranger Stats: STR +4 DEX +2 STA +1.5 CON +2.5 WIS +2 CHA +3 Link to comment
Brometheus Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 I saw! Good luck to you too! Let me know how you like it... I'm totally nervous!Don't be nervous! Show up, take names, kick ass. Be yourself. Have fun. Do some work. Run like hell. Well, run like zombies are at your heels. Lift weights like someone it was your sole intent to be the most fucking awesome person on the planet who ever grabbed a barbell! Link to comment
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