FortBacon Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Forgive the choppiness of this post, but I am trying to get all this down as quickly as possible. There is something in my brain that says I can't achieve my fitness goals because of my thyroid issues (my doctor has been messing with my levels lately, and I let this get into my head in bad ways). That said, as Loren says "How fit do you want to be and what are you willing to do to get there?" I want to find out just how fit I CAN get, so here is my main goal and challenge goals... MAIN QUEST - 15% BodyFat by next summer - strong and lean and ready for an active summer of outdoor stuff with the wife and the boy! I'm currently around 36% body fat, and I am not strong or fit (though so much better than last year) Specific Goals: 1 - Complete a whole30-adjusted-version of the DOM chapter in 4-hour-chef (want to become proficient in the kitchen) 2 - CrossFit at least 3 times per week (and no more than 5 times per week) with two performance goals: master double-unders (10 consecutive doubles unders) and running form (measured by video footage critiqued by xfit coach - working with BarefootDawsy on how to better measure progress and goals with running form / mobility) 3 - sleep 7 hours a night (I need more than 7, but 7 is huge progress for me) Side goal - dedicate 2 hours per day to business studies - I'm working on my CAIA certification and on having businesses of my own. MOTIVATION - A life fully lived, that is my motivation! Not being embarrassed at the swimming pool; being able to hike for miles and miles; running, jumping, playing, throwing, lifting... I plan to be around for my family as long as possible, and that requires a fitness fix. I really like my family, and they seem to need me (providing food and shelter and stuff)... I want to be around and to be a good example so that maybe the kiddo doesn't go through extended sedentary phases like I did... LIFE FULLY LIVED - that is my motivation - longevity and confidence and energy, God willing. Rebel - Hunter - Trader - Renewing the body and mind to be as capable as possible - lean & strength Link to comment
FortBacon Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Hooray for bacon! littlewings!!! thanks for stopping by Rebel - Hunter - Trader - Renewing the body and mind to be as capable as possible - lean & strength Link to comment
Haikoo Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 AhhhOOOoOOoOoOOOoOOoOoo STR 7.2 | DEX 3.5 | STA 5.8 | CON 8.4 | WIS 5.55 | CHA 5.5 Most Recent Challenge Link to comment
emptyknight Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Howdy friend. Long time no see! Glad to see you are still at it, with good strong goals. I'm finally back for another challenge, and it's good to see old friends are still here. Good luck to you! Emptyknight - Level 4 Human AdventurerStr 9 | Dex 5.75 | Sta 5.25 | Con 9.25 | Wis 10.75 | Cha 7.5Highest Wt 301lbs - Challenge Start 270 lbs - Current 260 lbs | Highest BF% 38 - Current% 33My Current Challenge Life before Death. Strength before Weakness. Journey before Destination. Link to comment
FortBacon Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 AhhhOOOoOOoOoOOOoOOoOooHaikoo koo catchooooooooooo Howdy friend. Long time no see! Glad to see you are still at it, with good strong goals. I'm finally back for another challenge, and it's good to see old friends are still here. Good luck to you!emtyknight - very happy to see you on nerdfitness - time to make some new progress, eh? I will find your challenge too. Rebel - Hunter - Trader - Renewing the body and mind to be as capable as possible - lean & strength Link to comment
SirEarl Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 ba-con! ba-con! ba-con! ba-con! "You don't life for be sad, no?" Link to comment
alienjenn Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 thyroid levels can be hellish.... but never let your head tell you that you can't do something... 20 years ago I was told I would never live to be 35 and if I did then I would require oxygen and massive amounts of drugs.... well I turned 36 this year and no oxygen and very little drugs.... you can overcome anything... Level 10.4 Wood-Elf, Ranger - specializing in demon fighting "doing the impossible since 2012 :D" - Librarian of Doom facebook battle log level 50 WOOT Backstory CNF2014 current (not challenge - doing a battle log this time) Spoiler * This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice in it and be glad. God, The Bible. * Do or do not, there is no try. - Yoda * There are three options in this life; be good, get good, or give up. -- House * Never take counsel of your fears. Stonewall Jackson. * level 50 isn't gonna just POOF happen - alienjenn, NF IRC chatroom * I'm not about to give up - Because I heard you say - There's gonna be brighter days… I won't stop, I'll keep my head up - No, I'm not here to stay ... - I just might bend but I won't break - As long as I can see your face - When life won't play along - And right keeps going wrong - And I can't seem to find my way - I know where I am found - So I won't let it drag me down - Oh, I'll keep dancing anyway - Mercy Me - Move Link to comment
FortBacon Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 DOH! Habits just seem to happen, right? I started eating some cookies that a co-worker brought to the office... STOP! I did stop myself after too chomps. Ah - this is why it's about "progress - not perfection." Back on the wagon and doing good things. Rebel - Hunter - Trader - Renewing the body and mind to be as capable as possible - lean & strength Link to comment
FortBacon Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 ba-con! ba-con! ba-con! ba-con!YES! thyroid levels can be hellish.... but never let your head tell you that you can't do something... 20 years ago I was told I would never live to be 35 and if I did then I would require oxygen and massive amounts of drugs.... well I turned 36 this year and no oxygen and very little drugs.... you can overcome anything... So good to hear alienjenn - I know you have overcome much! I need to keep my head in a good place and ignore the excuse-making. Like your signature - Never take the counsel of your fears and this being the day the Lord has made. Let's go live fully. Rebel - Hunter - Trader - Renewing the body and mind to be as capable as possible - lean & strength Link to comment
FortBacon Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Work... day... is... OVER!!! I (mostly) survived - meaning, I slipped up but caught myself both times. It was habit stuff. The new habit is starting, but takes a while to scrub off the old habit. To this, I say WOOT! Rebel - Hunter - Trader - Renewing the body and mind to be as capable as possible - lean & strength Link to comment
FortBacon Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Tonight, I cook more, because going to coffee shops and subways is not only expensive... it is a land of temptation!!! So, tonight I cook and tomorrow I exercise. New day... let's do this. Rebel - Hunter - Trader - Renewing the body and mind to be as capable as possible - lean & strength Link to comment
Eilyd Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Bacon! I'm so glad to see you back at it! I am very proud of you for your motivation and your refusal to let the doctor's ideas control your life. It's a new dawn, a new day, a new life. Feel good! The Quest to Become Black Widow | In Which Eilyd Thinks She Can | (Blog) A Matter of Eloquence Link to comment
tenaciousglee Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 So, tonight I cook and tomorrow I exercise. That sounds like a formula for success! Good luck! Level 32 Minifig Jedi Assassin Current Challenge | Battle Log | "Epic" Quest Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11.5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 "A man who wants to do something will find a way; a man who doesn't will find an excuse." -Stephan Dolley, Jr. "You don't get stronger by skipping workouts." - me, to myself, about 3 times a week Link to comment
Loren Wade Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Awesome! Have you seen/read the Well Fed cookbook? lobro's a druid? twitter | fb Link to comment
FortBacon Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Bacon! I'm so glad to see you back at it! I am very proud of you for your motivation and your refusal to let the doctor's ideas control your life. It's a new dawn, a new day, a new life. Feel good!Eilyd! Thanks for dropping by. It's great to be back at it (and updating until work blocks this site too!). Here's to progress and finding out what this body can really do. That sounds like a formula for success! Good luck!Thanks! Awesome! Have you seen/read the Well Fed cookbook? I have it, and it is on my list of next books to go through after I build my kitchen muscles. You like the Well Fed book, I take it? Rebel - Hunter - Trader - Renewing the body and mind to be as capable as possible - lean & strength Link to comment
FortBacon Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Cooked last night, exercised this morning, and, so far, I am a good 2 days into Whole30 eating! Yeah... sooooooo, a co-worker decided to bring in donuts. AVOIDING THE KITCHEN - as much as I can at least (have to sneak past the donuts to get to the fridge where my whole30 food is). CURSE YOU EVIL DONUTS Rebel - Hunter - Trader - Renewing the body and mind to be as capable as possible - lean & strength Link to comment
alienjenn Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 those donuts have nothing on you Level 10.4 Wood-Elf, Ranger - specializing in demon fighting "doing the impossible since 2012 :D" - Librarian of Doom facebook battle log level 50 WOOT Backstory CNF2014 current (not challenge - doing a battle log this time) Spoiler * This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice in it and be glad. God, The Bible. * Do or do not, there is no try. - Yoda * There are three options in this life; be good, get good, or give up. -- House * Never take counsel of your fears. Stonewall Jackson. * level 50 isn't gonna just POOF happen - alienjenn, NF IRC chatroom * I'm not about to give up - Because I heard you say - There's gonna be brighter days… I won't stop, I'll keep my head up - No, I'm not here to stay ... - I just might bend but I won't break - As long as I can see your face - When life won't play along - And right keeps going wrong - And I can't seem to find my way - I know where I am found - So I won't let it drag me down - Oh, I'll keep dancing anyway - Mercy Me - Move Link to comment
Eilyd Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 You are so much stronger than those donuts. You should stomp on one, just to prove your dominance. The Quest to Become Black Widow | In Which Eilyd Thinks She Can | (Blog) A Matter of Eloquence Link to comment
FortBacon Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 those donuts have nothing on youTRUTH! You are so much stronger than those donuts. You should stomp on one, just to prove your dominance.MOAR truth!! Rebel - Hunter - Trader - Renewing the body and mind to be as capable as possible - lean & strength Link to comment
FortBacon Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 TODAY WE CANCEL... THE DONUTS!!! (borrowing Pacific Rim music from LittleWings ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwITzNACKIQ I saw the donuts maybe 50 times today, and I did NOT eat a single bite. This is a HUGE win for me... seriously, I do not remember the last time I did that. I always give in a little - NOT TODAY. What I DID do - cook food, eat my cooked food, crossfit at 5am - and now I am very tired and am going to sleep (after the awesome Pacific Rim music... then wake up tomorrow, get back in my Jaeger and fight some more Kaiju - let's hope no class-5 pizza Kaiju's emerge from the portal). Rebel - Hunter - Trader - Renewing the body and mind to be as capable as possible - lean & strength Link to comment
FortBacon Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Oh... and friends - I shall catch up on your threads tomorrow. The kid's swimming lessons (and my crossfit exhaustion) killed me today. Rebel - Hunter - Trader - Renewing the body and mind to be as capable as possible - lean & strength Link to comment
alienjenn Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I saw the donuts maybe 50 times today, and I did NOT eat a single bite. This is a HUGE win for me... seriously, I do not remember the last time I did that. I always give in a little - NOT TODAY. told ya so Level 10.4 Wood-Elf, Ranger - specializing in demon fighting "doing the impossible since 2012 :D" - Librarian of Doom facebook battle log level 50 WOOT Backstory CNF2014 current (not challenge - doing a battle log this time) Spoiler * This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice in it and be glad. God, The Bible. * Do or do not, there is no try. - Yoda * There are three options in this life; be good, get good, or give up. -- House * Never take counsel of your fears. Stonewall Jackson. * level 50 isn't gonna just POOF happen - alienjenn, NF IRC chatroom * I'm not about to give up - Because I heard you say - There's gonna be brighter days… I won't stop, I'll keep my head up - No, I'm not here to stay ... - I just might bend but I won't break - As long as I can see your face - When life won't play along - And right keeps going wrong - And I can't seem to find my way - I know where I am found - So I won't let it drag me down - Oh, I'll keep dancing anyway - Mercy Me - Move Link to comment
Loren Wade Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Yep! Well Fed is the best paleo cookbook. lobro's a druid? twitter | fb Link to comment
FortBacon Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 told ya soya did told me so! Rebel - Hunter - Trader - Renewing the body and mind to be as capable as possible - lean & strength Link to comment
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