EmCee's KISS Challenge.

[Brometheus]

It's not even the carbs for me - it's the sugar that keeps me away.

Sugar sugar! /me hums song...

oh.

my.

gosh.

WANT.

Yeah, me too. Where's my cinnamon roll! Oh wait. Bad and evil cinnamon rolls. So not worth it...

[jimmie65]

Cinnamon rolls = evil. Especially when I see pictures at 6:00 AM

Nice work, Emcee.

[EmCee]

oh.

my.

gosh.

WANT.

Me too! Worst thing ever making them, watching my kids eat them and NOT having any. Though, last challenge, I was thrown off course by cookies so not eating them is for sure a win!

Sugar sugar! /me hums song...

Yeah, me too. Where's my cinnamon roll! Oh wait. Bad and evil cinnamon rolls. So not worth it...

SO not worth it. Also - you're a nerd Side note: I need a foam roller.

Cinnamon rolls = evil. Especially when I see pictures at 6:00 AM

Nice work, Emcee.

Lol - oops. Sorry! They are evil! A friend of mine said she made pumpkin loaf cinnamon rolls with a maple glaze and walnuts... THOSE would not have made it in my house. And thanks!

[EmCee]

Weighed myself this morning and down a bit - won't weigh again until next week; trying to remember that it is JUST A NUMBER.

Today's WOD:

400M run

30 burpees

40 walking lunges with 25# plate

50 T2B (I subbed K2E)

60 HR pushups

70 Dubs (I subbed 210 singles)

400M run

TIME: 29:26

[Chris-Tien Jinn]

Nice workout!!

I'm sipping my "banana split" smoothie and not even tempted by cinnamon rolls .... had too many donuts over the weekend (and I avoided even more). Somedays, I just want to shout at the world to wake up and stop eating junk .... so I can stop being tempted every single day.

[jstanlick]

400M run

30 burpees

40 walking lunges with 25# plate

50 T2B (I subbed K2E)

60 HR pushups

70 Dubs (I subbed 210 singles)

400M run

TIME: 29:26

Under a half hour for a whole body workout! Nicely done!!

[nightlight]

just toss the scale.

seriously.

[Brometheus]

Me too! Worst thing ever making them, watching my kids eat them and NOT having any. Though, last challenge, I was thrown off course by cookies so not eating them is for sure a win!

SO not worth it. Also - you're a nerd Side note: I need a foam roller.

Lol - oops. Sorry! They are evil! A friend of mine said she made pumpkin loaf cinnamon rolls with a maple glaze and walnuts... THOSE would not have made it in my house. And thanks!

Heh. Well, don't eat it. Don't make them. I have to write a list before I go into the store and stick to it. I know, I don't have kids. But you should be able to find something that works.

Oh, what makes you say that? I thought I was a nerd. Because you know, we're on nerdfitness. Oh wait. Does that make me a super nerd?! Guess I'll have to go buy my first pocket protector....

Weighed myself this morning and down a bit - won't weigh again until next week; trying to remember that it is JUST A NUMBER.

Today's WOD:

400M run

30 burpees

40 walking lunges with 25# plate

50 T2B (I subbed K2E)

60 HR pushups

70 Dubs (I subbed 210 singles)

400M run

TIME: 29:26

just toss the scale.

seriously.

Good job on the wod!

And yes, I agree with nightlight. Just toss the scale. It's not worth it. My personal take on it? I've dropped about 15 pounds, but in the meantime, managed to add a couple inches to my shoulders, increase my max in the various lifts, *and* fit into one size smaller jeans and two sizes smaller t-shirts. Given that, I don't think it's an accurate representation of who I am (or you are), regardless of what the scale says.

I still remember walking into crossfit only being able to squat 180~ something, and then moving up to being able to do a max at 330. There's little that compares to the idea that you are stronger, fitter, and could kill (or destroy?) the old you. I still remember doing 21-15-9 kb swings + burpees when I first started. I almost died. I did it a couple months ago, and wasn't even smoked. I cut 2+ minutes off my time. If that's not progress worth celebrating...well, then. I might as well quit. There's so much more to life than just a number. Please celebrate the fact that you are a badass. I look at your before and after photos and am amazed at your mental and physical strength. Keep up the good work!

The real issue? Doing crossfit is going to add muscle mass. Your body is going to change. You're likely to *gain* weight. I know that's not what you want to hear, but it's the truth. We love you and want you to be happy. So please don't wreck yourself with this one measuring tool.

My recommendation? Get a tape measure. Measure several body points (I like neck, chest [or over/under bust line for women], waist [belly button line], glutes, thighs, calves, biceps, forearm). That, a good picture or two, and some tracking of your max lifts (squat, deadlift, press, power clean) can give you a lot more idea of how you're doing than just the one number.

I also love Jason Seib's take on all of this...he's very smart coach who's written a lot on the topic, and why weight doesn't matter: part 1 part 2 ...and something else.

**hugs**

[Loren Wade]

+1 on Bear's suggestion.

Because... My name is Loren Wade, and I'm a scale addict. I have self-image issues and one of the only things I can do is stop looking at the scale.

That said, Hammer, you look great. And you can't argue that. We've seen you on G+.

Toss the scale.

[Brometheus]

+1 on Bear's suggestion.

Because... My name is Loren Wade, and I'm a scale addict. I have self-image issues and one of the only things I can do is stop looking at the scale.

That said, Hammer, you look HAWT. And you can't argue that. We've seen you on G+.

Toss the scale.

Fixed.

[EmCee]

Nice workout!!

I'm sipping my "banana split" smoothie and not even tempted by cinnamon rolls .... had too many donuts over the weekend (and I avoided even more). Somedays, I just want to shout at the world to wake up and stop eating junk .... so I can stop being tempted every single day.

Banana split smoothie? Yum! Glad to hear you're not tempted by cinnamon rolls this morning

Under a half hour for a whole body workout! Nicely done!!

Thank you!

just toss the scale.

seriously.

This is something I've thought about doing almost every day for several months. Maybe I just should.

Heh. Well, don't eat it. Don't make them. I have to write a list before I go into the store and stick to it. I know, I don't have kids. But you should be able to find something that works.

Oh, what makes you say that? I thought I was a nerd. Because you know, we're on nerdfitness. Oh wait. Does that make me a super nerd?! Guess I'll have to go buy my first pocket protector....

Good job on the wod!

And yes, I agree with nightlight. Just toss the scale. It's not worth it. My personal take on it? I've dropped about 15 pounds, but in the meantime, managed to add a couple inches to my shoulders, increase my max in the various lifts, *and* fit into one size smaller jeans and two sizes smaller t-shirts. Given that, I don't think it's an accurate representation of who I am (or you are), regardless of what the scale says.

I don't think that it's an accurate representation either! I realize that it is just a number and that it doesn't define who I am or what I've accomplished I have thought, often, about getting rid of the scale. Maybe it is that time...

*fist bumps*

+1 on Bear's suggestion.

Because... My name is Loren Wade, and I'm a scale addict. I have self-image issues and one of the only things I can do is stop looking at the scale.

That said, Hammer, you look great. And you can't argue that. We've seen you on G+.

Toss the scale.

Well, if LorenWade tells me to Thanks, Lo! I feel you on the image issues - I suffer from them also. Maybe it would just be so much better for me to get rid of it!

Fixed.

Very funny, Bear

I had my interview this morning! I think I did well but I'm not sure that it's a "fit". I love my current employer - I was recruited for this job and am obviously interested in moving forward but seriously nervous about whether or not I want to leave. We'll see. No offer - should hear something very soon either way. Eep.

[Chris-Tien Jinn]

Crossing fingers on the interview! These decisions are so hard - every one is on their best behavior in interviews and I always want Toto to go find out who is really behind the mask they show me before signing on with a new company or even a new team so I'll know if it really is a good fit. I assume it would be a step up for you?

[jimmie65]

I had my interview this morning! I think I did well but I'm not sure that it's a "fit". I love my current employer - I was recruited for this job and am obviously interested in moving forward but seriously nervous about whether or not I want to leave. We'll see. No offer - should hear something very soon either way. Eep.

Good luck!!

[EmCee]

Crossing fingers on the interview! These decisions are so hard - every one is on their best behavior in interviews and I always want Toto to go find out who is really behind the mask they show me before signing on with a new company or even a new team so I'll know if it really is a good fit. I assume it would be a step up for you?

Yes - it would be a step up in terms of authority as well as financially.

They called and extended the offer to me officially this morning - it's a huge huge opportunity but man, I'm so scared to leave my current company and team. Everyone does truly have their best "faces" on during an interview and you never know what your team - and what the company you're going to work for - may actually be like. Where I work now has such a focus on their employees that I get nervous that I'm going to go somewhere that doesn't value the people that they have.

I am going to accept the offer - it's the right step for my family and for myself. Let's hope it's the best choice!

(or let's hope that my employer tries to keep me! )

Good luck!!

Thank you!

[milythael]

They called and extended the offer to me officially this morning

Congratulations.

[Brometheus]

Congrats! Good luck on the new job!

[EmCee]

Oy.

So, I officially accepted the position. I am in an unusual position now.

My boss is out of the building until next week. Taking that into account, I called the DM to give my two weeks (and then some) notice. We had a discussion and he asked me to e-mail him so I basically reiterated through e-mail what we had discussed. He replied that he spoke to our VP and that they would like to speak with me about staying and what they can counter-offer with. I said that I would be interested in having that discussion as my intention was always to stay with the company but that I could not wait very long as I think it would be morally/ethically unfair to the new job if it got further than 48 hours out.

They are unwillingly to make any offers without my boss, which is understandable and certainly the right decision. So - what do I do? Tell them no thank you, I can't wait that long? I don't want to put the new company in a bad position because of this. In theory, my company shouldn't have taken me for granted and should have offered me this position before it came to this. Advice!

[Brometheus]

If you accepted the new offer, and your company is unwilling to discuss terms w/o your manager, and hasn't promoted you so far, I'd go and work with the new company. It's not, in my opinion, ethical to lead the new company on...but that's just my opinion.

I'm also not fond of "threatening" to leave and taking a counter-offer. Your boss may hold a grudge and not promote your further in the future. Just my take on it though.

[EmCee]

If you accepted the new offer, and your company is unwilling to discuss terms w/o your manager, and hasn't promoted you so far, I'd go and work with the new company. It's not, in my opinion, ethical to lead the new company on...but that's just my opinion.

I'm also not fond of "threatening" to leave and taking a counter-offer. Your boss may hold a grudge and not promote your further in the future. Just my take on it though.

This is essentially how I feel - I didn't take the new position in order to use it as leverage. Additionally, I don't want to force a promotion. It just makes me sad to leave

[jstanlick]

This is essentially how I feel - I didn't take the new position in order to use it as leverage. Additionally, I don't want to force a promotion. It just makes me sad to leave

Leaving a company is often the easy part, it's leaving the people you work with -- your team, your friends -- that's usually the hard part. Feeling sad is the human thing to do, but don't forget to look to the future as well. I've found that most of the time, teammates recognize when a move is in your best interests and wish you the best. And the ones that don't...well, they just make it easier to leave. You're doing what you believe is right for you and your family and that's important to remember.

Best of luck and to new beginnings!

[EmCee]

Leaving a company is often the easy part, it's leaving the people you work with -- your team, your friends -- that's usually the hard part. Feeling sad is the human thing to do, but don't forget to look to the future as well. I've found that most of the time, teammates recognize when a move is in your best interests and wish you the best. And the ones that don't...well, they just make it easier to leave. You're doing what you believe is right for you and your family and that's important to remember.

Best of luck and to new beginnings!

Leaving as a whole is pretty tough. I know there are some nuances as to why I hadn't been promoted yet; as of now, I am waiting for a call from the DM for a firm counter-offer. It still may be best for me to move on to the new company though. I'm a very wishy-washy person

Partly I think I am putting too much emotion in it.

Thanks for the words of advice!

[EmCee]

WOD:

2K Row - Time Trial

9:17.7

3x20 hypers

GHD skill work

[EmCee]

Without thinking I stepped out of the shower, toweled off, and scooted my scale out from under my vanity; it was at this point that I hesitated, remembering what CB, nightlight, and Lo said. Weight is just a number - it doesn't define who I am.

So, I marched outside (after dressing) and tossed it in my trash.

So long, scale!

[Brometheus]

This is essentially how I feel - I didn't take the new position in order to use it as leverage. Additionally, I don't want to force a promotion. It just makes me sad to leave

I hope you find something that you love. Whether it's a promotion with your current company, or with the new one. And I know what you mean...I've transferred warehouses twice, and always miss my old teams. *hugs*

Without thinking I stepped out of the shower, toweled off, and scooted my scale out from under my vanity; it was at this point that I hesitated, remembering what CB, nightlight, and Lo said. Weight is just a number - it doesn't define who I am.

So, I marched outside (after dressing) and tossed it in my trash.

So long, scale!

Heh. After dressing? That's probably an important detail.

Good job. Awesome to see you move forward and win this battle!

[FalseLikeCresid]

Good on you for tossing out the scale. It is such a ridiculous thing to measure progress by. For example: I'm the exact same weight that I was when I was in high school, but I am three sizes smaller.

As Number Six always said: I am not a number; I am a free man!