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StealingCovert! The Beginning to Greatness

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"Meanwhile in Michigan"

 

Someone who deep down knows how truly great people have the potential to be is yet to find himself. Yet to find the inner potential screaming inside of him. When suddenly he hears it.

 

"Get your ass up!!! You are ruining everything!!!"

 

He jumps as there is no one else in the room. Frantic he looks in the mirror and realizes he is not the person looking back. For the first time since he was a child he can see the real hero inside begging to be set free. 

 

"Just give me a real chance at life and I will amaze you. We will go places and do things that you thought were supposed to be for t.v. and late night pipe dreams. WE HAVE POTENTIAL" 

 

A  half smile... Damn good place to start. The road ahead will be scary uncomfortable and hard. This soon to be hero has no idea how much things will change. No idea how much he will change. Yet a new feeling rising from within. Is this happiness? He can't explain it. Only describe how it makes his hair stand up and his eyes water while his body tenses pleading for action. Soon... Soon the outside will meet the inside and they will become the same. This new person new action and new life will break free and amaze the world. 

 

 

"The First Challenge" 

 

 

"Well we might as well get familiar as I will be haunting you until you become who you are supposed to be.Tell me about the body that holds me. I don't want to hear about jobs girls and other bullshit. Tell me about the real things that matter when you are alone in a room with a mirror and nothing but yourself and your own opinions. Give me the back of the trading card stats. You know what I mean."

 

"I am 27 years old. Currently I weigh 260 lbs and am 6'4". *sigh* 

Measurements are as follows

Neck -- 16.5

Chest --  43.5

Right Arm -- 13

Left Arm -- 13

Waist -- 47

Hips -- 44.5

Right Thigh -- 28.8

Left Thigh -- 28.5

I don't have any abilities or cool things about me. Just a bit of a slouch and lots of body."

 

"If only you could see what I do! See what you really have is inner strength bursting from the seams. Let me take over. Only for a small amount of time everyday and in 6 weeks we will look back in the mirror and see if the trading card can rise through the ranks from uncommon to rare."

 

There it was again. That smile... As if some spell was removed he was lighter. Able to breath and move freely. 

 

"So here it is. Our quest for greatness."

 

MAIN QUEST

 

"This one will take the longest but you know that. It is time to become a real hero. We can break that down into smaller pieces. It will be quite some time before you can achieve greatness so lets stick to a few smaller goals to chip away at superhero status"

 

"Like what?"

 

GOAL ONE

 

"We start by changing all the shit you have been shoving into your body. Without a strong body how do expect to be super? I know that things taste good and are easier the other way but its time to put a stop this travesty. It has taken you further away from who you are... Who we are. NO MORE. Great foods make a great body. I will be watching so don't slack off!!! You know what to eat so do it. Here is how we will monitor progress"

 

6 weeks of eating healthy foods = A

5 weeks of eating healthy foods = B

4 weeks of eating healthy foods =C

3 weeks of eating healthy foods = D

2 weeks of eating healthy foods = E

1 week of eating healthy foods =F

 

"WHAT!!! No french fries?"

 

"I am not trying to kill you so every Sunday of a successful week you get one meal with whatever you desire on the plate Choose wisely."

 

GOAL TWO

 

"Next up we have to work on cardio! If zombies were real they would all plan to meet at your house and eat you for days. It's not like you would be able to out run them for more than 25 seconds"

 

"Ugh... true."

 

"You have the knowledge passed on by C25K. Remember this isn't going to happen over night. Everything we are changing will be worked on till you die. So here is how we will monitor your cardio for the next 6 weeks.

 

 
6 weeks of running 18 times  = A

5 weeks of running 15 times = B

4 weeks of running 12 times =C

3 weeks of running 9 times = D

2 weeks of running 6 times = E

1 week of running 3 times =F

 

His legs were shaking and lungs were breathing deep. Not out of fear but shear excitement of the thought of being used.

 

GOAL THREE

 

"You can't be super without strength. We need muscles... Not for show but for use. Again I can't stress enough that this will take a long time. 6 weeks from now you will finally notice that you indeed have muscles under that fat eager to be used. You won't be able to pick up a train but you will be able to convince yourself that this is something worth fighting for when you look in the mirror. We will have to ask a lot of people for advice when it comes to a good workout schedule but for now I will help you as much as I can. If only there were a community of awesome and heroic  people able to listen to our conversation and give some input :playful: Here is how we will monitor your workouts."

 

6 weeks of working out 18 times  = A

5 weeks of working out 15 times = B

4 weeks of working out 12 times =C

3 weeks of working out 9 times = D

2 weeks of working out 6 times = E

1 week of working out 3 times =F

 

"This will be tough but I am starting to get pumped!!!"

 

"YES! I feel a fire inside that has almost burnt out. It held on for as long as it could by itself. If you don't try it may still die but if you push and believe it will grow into a wild fire"

 

LIFE GOAL

 

"I am going to set a goal for myself as well. Every week I will set a portion of my wages back. After the 6 week challenge I will spend it selfishly on myself! Every hero has sweet clothes and I want that too!"

 

"That's perfect but don't go easy on yourself. For each week you don't achieve your 3 goals you will take that wage you set back and give it to a charity of my choice."

 

"That's going to be hard... You don't get to be super easy! I am confident that I will not fail so deal. " 

 

 

The change has been made. Our soon to be hero has started a journey that will forever change his world as well as many others. 

 

 

The hero needs your help to succeed! On top of achieving your goals which will inspire him to reach higher your advice and encouragement will give him the strength and know how to become something great! Keep watching for updates as well as before pictures soon to be posted.

 

Thank you so much for reading. I hope my first challenge goes well. Sorry for lack of punctuation errors and if the format is wrong. This is just the best representation of who I am  :redface-new: 

 

 

Some pics of motivation

 

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StealingCovert

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--The Road--

 

You can't relate to a superhero, to a superman, but you can identify with a real man who in times of crisis draws forth some extraordinary quality from within himself and triumphs but only after a struggle. ~Timothy Dalton

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very awesome story telling ! you can do it man! Your story made me remember back when i did fan fiction for city of heroes super group i was in .    

 

As far as running , i loved it , invest in good shoes , i ran my first 5k after three months of starting my weight loss at 28:17 , i framed the running number with my time and put it above my desk  for inspiration. Fastest i ran was 21:34 . Unfortunately anything over 2 miles fries my knee anymore since my acl replacment and having my meniscus all but removed .  

 

If you need anyone to talk to or hold yourself accountable let me know im all for helping my fellow nerd show his inner hero!

Follow me on instagram for motivation and some cool pics ! Nodoze79 

 
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I love any goal that involves not being eaten by zombies!  Good luck!

Emmevee


S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent, Level 4


STR 4 | DEX 3 | STA 6 | CON 12 | WIS 14 | CHA 11


 Comparison is the thief of joy.


A man can accomplish anything when he realizes he's a part of something bigger. ~ Nick Fury


 


Challenge One - Complete!


Challenge Two - Complete!


Challenge Three - Complete!


 


My goal weight is 80 lbs less than where I started.  I started at 219 on 10/13/13 and today (7/20/14) I'm at 160!  Which means I'm


73.5%
73.5%

of the way there!

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Nodoze: Thanks very much! I am not a writer at all just feel very passionate currently. I plan on running my first 5k after the challenge I will probably copy your idea and post my time so as to remind myself of what I will have to beat. Sorry about the knee! I have had a few health issues so I know it can be a tad bit depressing. I will def need someone or someones to hold me accountable! Based on your post you know a bit about strength training maybe I could pick your brain and get some pointers :)

 

Emmevee: I'm glad we agree on not being ate by zombies lol

 

Also for anyone who is interested here are my before pics... I hate this part but I have to start being honest with myself. ***Fat dude in boxer briefs warning***

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--The Road--

 

You can't relate to a superhero, to a superman, but you can identify with a real man who in times of crisis draws forth some extraordinary quality from within himself and triumphs but only after a struggle. ~Timothy Dalton

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You have a wonderful idea! I ran into a friend I haven't seen since high school this AM. He thought I should be ambitious so I have decided to push running a 5k on Thanksgiving morning. I am not sure I will be able to run the entire time but might as well try it!

 

"It's never as bad as it seems. You're much stronger than you think you are. Trust me." - from All-Star Superman

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--The Road--

 

You can't relate to a superhero, to a superman, but you can identify with a real man who in times of crisis draws forth some extraordinary quality from within himself and triumphs but only after a struggle. ~Timothy Dalton

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"First Strength Training Day"

 

"Aghhhhhhhh what did you do to me!!!"

 

"That feeling is your lack of effort to this point. Soon it won't hurt as bad but you kind of deserve it. The amount of energy used today puts you well on your way to super hero status. Other than pain you should take away that you really do have it in you to become strong. We have started with your shoulders and arms so here is a summary of what you have accomplished."

 

Warm up

Shoulder Press 3X10

Super Set Upright Rows with Front Raises 3X10

Super Set Side Raises and Bent Over Shoulder Flys 3X10

Super Set V Bar Pull Downs 3X8 Easy Bar Curl 3X8 Rope Pull Downs 3X12

Super Set  Pull Downs With Curls With Reverse Grip Pull Downs With Reverse Grip Curls All With a Straight Bar 3X8

 

"I did all of that? WTF..."

 

"Amazing what the body can do huh? Be proud of what you have done. Eat to fuel the recovery and GET ENOUGH SLEEP because everyday will be a test of what you can do."

 

A new light shines out of the mitten today. 

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You can't relate to a superhero, to a superman, but you can identify with a real man who in times of crisis draws forth some extraordinary quality from within himself and triumphs but only after a struggle. ~Timothy Dalton

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Nope!!! I have never heard of it? I guess I don't get out a lot lol I will check it out! Is it something you do?

 

I think with my current mind set 5K's should be scared of me :)

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You can't relate to a superhero, to a superman, but you can identify with a real man who in times of crisis draws forth some extraordinary quality from within himself and triumphs but only after a struggle. ~Timothy Dalton

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Just started downloading Zombies, Run! Also watched some videos on it while I'm supposed to be working :) A zombie 5K sounds ridiculously awesome!!! In college we did a zombies vs humans with nerf guns. Most fun I had in college lol I will probably be looking for a zombie run tonight as well! 

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--The Road--

 

You can't relate to a superhero, to a superman, but you can identify with a real man who in times of crisis draws forth some extraordinary quality from within himself and triumphs but only after a struggle. ~Timothy Dalton

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I have not done the app, heard lots of people say how awesome it is though.  I have debated on trying.  I do all my running at the gym while watching anime!  They have lots of different Zombie runs here in Denver.  I forced my kids to do one back in July, we had a blast.  We were zombies though and my brother was a survivor.

Let me know if you like that app, i am seriously thinking about doing it too.

 

 

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LouLou: Thanks a bunch! I figured clothes will make me want to try extra hard. My quest is def gonna be destroyed!!!

 

lilbichy: Anime sounds like fun to watch! What do you like? HAHA raising your kids right I see lol. I will update you on the app. From what I have seen you should pick it up. Its free to get and has lots of content. It seems very game driven so if you like zombie games you will enjoy it very much! Plus if you don't its a delete button away :)

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--The Road--

 

You can't relate to a superhero, to a superman, but you can identify with a real man who in times of crisis draws forth some extraordinary quality from within himself and triumphs but only after a struggle. ~Timothy Dalton

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I do! I used to watch it more but I really liked Last exile. Also full metal alchemist. I know its the norm but started with Akira and still reaaaaallllly like that. I haven't heard of corpse party but it sounds like something I would like :) I will also have to check out d. gray man. More anime that I have watched are Trigun and vampire hunter D They are older but still my go to. I read a lot of manga as well. I really like Naruto Manga but not really into the anime as much. They went to cartoony but got better with Shippuden. I also read Death note and kurosagi corpse delivery service. I have watched a lot randoms with friends. I should try working out and watching anime it would let me catch up on a lot of things. 

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--The Road--

 

You can't relate to a superhero, to a superman, but you can identify with a real man who in times of crisis draws forth some extraordinary quality from within himself and triumphs but only after a struggle. ~Timothy Dalton

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*pant pant*

 

Good ole run today. Was gonna try to make this update interesting but honestly I got my butt kicked by the run. Or should I say jog/walk lol. C25K with its structure has made me work harder than any other time I have tried to move about. Almost 2 miles today. I think by week three I should be jog/walking 5k. It was painful and probably fun to watch for the others in the gym!!!

 

Hope everyone is working their butts off! Yes I felt like dying while working out but I feel wonderful now.

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--The Road--

 

You can't relate to a superhero, to a superman, but you can identify with a real man who in times of crisis draws forth some extraordinary quality from within himself and triumphs but only after a struggle. ~Timothy Dalton

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First of all so far you seem to be the most positive person I have encountered in a while- so thank you for that :)

Secondly, sign up for the Thanksgiving 5k and even if you cannot run the whole thing(not to say you shouldn't push yourself) you can jog intervals. I do 5k's downtown sometimes and it might be as simple as " I am going to jog to the next stop light(or tree or whatever) also bring a friend or music. Nothing makes a walk last forever than counting the minutes or miles as they pass.

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Thank you very much KieraMoonfire!!! I try to be positive all the time even when things get really hard. Kind of like you said about a walk lasting forever when counting minutes or miles I feel life is so much worse when you get down on yourself. I forgot completely to update everyone about it but my friend signed me up that day without me knowing lol! He said I will have to do it even if I feel like i'm dying. You're right though I will push as hard as possible and if need be I can walk as well. 

 

I hope you keep checking in as I will be trying my bestest to push myself and everyone else I can. I will be watching you as well so keep it up. We all have the ability to do something that we didn't think was possible :)

 

Good luck

StealingCovert

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--The Road--

 

You can't relate to a superhero, to a superman, but you can identify with a real man who in times of crisis draws forth some extraordinary quality from within himself and triumphs but only after a struggle. ~Timothy Dalton

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StealingCovert --- Good luck with the 5K.... come spring, when I can run outside again, I will be starting to train for my first one.  :)  Between C25K and Zombie, Run -- I will do Zombie, Run in a heart beat!!!  It seems easier and funner -- I know that's not a word.  I started over the summer but then fell off so I will be starting all over. :)

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