Chanda <=> Less is More

[Chanda]

Almost missed getting my challenge post up... but I am definitely in. In line with my challenge title I'll keep it short. Well, short by my standards! 

 

MAIN QUEST: Reduce!

 

"The things that matter most should not be at the mercy of the things that matter least" - Goethe

 

In keeping with the principle that Less is More, I intend to reduce my body weight and fat %, clutter in my home, stress in my life and the things I commit myself to do. Having less "stuff" in my life will free up more of my energy and time to spend with my family and to find&focus on the things that matter most. Clearly, this quest is something that will take more than 6 weeks. In fact, in one way or another, I have been working on it since long before my very first challenge at NF.

 

Main Quest Supporting Missions:

 

1. Reduce weight (+3 STA) - by eliminating “junk†snacking in the evenings (post exercise protein and healthy snacking allowed). Scoring: success if lost 1.5kg and had 85% no "junk" snack evenings is an A, 70% no "junk" snack evenings is a B

 

2. Reduce body fat (+3 STR) - by doing BBY or going for a run 2 to 3 times per week (no more than 4). Scoring: success if body fat drops by 2% and done 2.5 x per week is an A, 2 x per week is a B

 

3. Reduce clutter (+3 DEX) - by doing 100 x 25min declutter/organization sessions. Scoring: success if noticeable reduction in the stuff I own and over 100 sessions done is an A, over 70 sessions done is a B

 

 

Side Fitness/Diet and Life Quests:

 

For my side quests, I've picked things that also support my main quest but are not as tangible. Reducing Stress for Mental Fitness and Reducing Mess for a better life at home.

 

4. Reduce Stress (+1 WIS, +2 CON) - by using the Minimalist ZTD method to organize my life. Scoring: success if I don’t feel worried that I am forgetting things, my inbox and todo lists are under control and I applied it 85% of the days is an A, 70% is a B

 

5. Reduce mess (+2 CHA, +1 WIS) - by applying Do it Now to keeping my Home tidy. Scoring: success if done 85% and wouldn’t need crisis cleaning to welcome visitors is an A, 70% is a B

 

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Less is More! 

[livingroovy]

Love this. Less stress, less mess, more space to play!! Looking forward to all of it!

[KnitJoy]

Good luck with your goals! I'm excited to see how this challenge pans out! It's amazing how a decluttered room feels different, to me it feels like more energy!

[Chanda]

Love this. Less stress, less mess, more space to play!! Looking forward to all of it!

 

Thanks. Me too! I can see it... and can almost feel how it will be... just have to get it done.

 

Good luck with your goals! I'm excited to see how this challenge pans out! It's amazing how a decluttered room feels different, to me it feels like more energy!

 

Yes, exactly.

[Sunmage]

Yay!

 

Welcome back!

 

These Goals are cool...

[DrDidg]

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Ooooo the spaceship operator!   Oops, sorry my nerd is showing

 

 

Nice goals.   Can't wait to switch over to body fat % instead of weight myself.  Good luck and look forward to seeing how you fair.

[Chanda]

 

 

Ooooo the spaceship operator!   Oops, sorry my nerd is showing

 

 

 

I had to look that up. Thats pretty cool! Shame on me for not knowing it! I used to be a software engineer. Mind you I never worked with Perl. 

 

In case its not clear, LESS = MORE is what I meant with it in this case.

[cavemom]

I love your less is more motto, and that quote by Goethe is awesome.  I'm going to remember that one.

[I am Eve]

Chanda! Beauty in simplicity. I love it!

So, did you get hooked on running ? I think I did.

I do see the similarities between our challenges:-)

What method do you use to measure body fat?

[livingroovy]

Hey Chanda! Hope your week is going well so far!! That;s all!

[KnitJoy]

Hey Chanda how's this week going so far?

[Chanda]

Back to report this challenge is a DNF. Embarrassing to admit it but after the first week I pretty much forgot to keep it going. 

 

My Missions were:

 

 

1. Reduce weight (+3 STA): My weight is the same as it was at the beginning of the challenge. I am happy to be maintaining.

 

2. Reduce body fat (+3 STR): my body fat percentage is the same as it was in the beginning of the challenge. 

 

3. Reduce clutter (+3 DEX): I did do a few decluttering sessions, but to be honest, the stats is pretty much the same as it was at the beginning of the challenge.

 

4. Reduce Stress (+1 WIS, +2 CON): Stress level is also the same it was at the beginning of the challenge. I do think work is more stressful, so I must be doing something right for the stress level not to have increased.

 

5. Reduce mess (+2 CHA, +1 WIS): House is not a neat as I would like it. But it is better than it was... still a long way to go.

 

Overall I would say the status of things is pretty much the same, so although I did not finish this challenge, I also did not back slide. So I am going to call that a win. 

 

No leveling up or points for this one!