Hanging with the Turtles - Panczo's 7th Challenge

[Panczo]

Hi and welcome at my 7th challenge

 

While waiting for my elbow to heal (so I can start strength training and martial arts) I'm going to focus on establishing some habits. They should asured that I keep on going forward while healing instead of just sitting on my ass and eating bad stuff.

 

1. Philoshopy: Stay Positive, Stay Content - 10 min day planning and 'positive' thinking after morning meditation – 5 Work days/week

2. Nutrition: Healthy breakfast – not-bread– 5 work days/week

3. Fitness: Move my body 3x/week

4. Life Quest – Learning Math 240min per week – plan: 4x60min after work: M,T,Th,F

 

btw. I'm little tmnt oriented

 

other habits I've implemented in my earlier challenges:

1. Nutrition
2. Doing healthy salad in bulks for entire work-week – Fri/ Sat
3. Doing grocery shopping 1x/week at weekends
4. Eating 1-2 fruits at work
5. Philosophy
6. Morning meditation at workdays– I’m cool with 10mins for now
7. Fitness
8. Morning 1mile walk at workdays– right after waking up – I did that all winter and I am back since November. It wakes me up better than jug of coffee and it works magic for my health – like a vaccine
9. Activity – 2h dance classess with my fiancé – Wed 8-10pm
10. Life stuff
11. writing my fantasy book – Wed – 1h after work – I treat it more as a time of uncensored creativity than a try of becoming a writer. I did it a while ago, then my life got too busy and few weeks back I re-started that habit.

[Panczo]

Hey there and welcome at my 7th challenge here with NF. It's gonna be 1 year with NF after this one. I am pretty amazed that I stucked for so long and of course I'm not planning to go anywhere in near future

 

So little intro:

 

- Main Quest: Heal the elbow and get more perspective and positive attitude toward life as it is AKA “Healing and Chillingâ€

 

- My Motivation For Main Quest: Health! I need healthy hands for many reasons

 

- My Guidance Fitness-wise: to be a mix of TMNT and Dwarfs.

 

     

 

Currently on my personal ‘training’ with TMNT to become a 5^th turtle. Before I can start learning martial arts and crazy acrobatic and gymnastic skills, I NEED to heal my elbow!

 

Habit/Ritual – my definition: activity[WHAT], witch you intentionally  [WHY] and repeatedly do at specific time [WHEN] and place[WHERE]. = in short: 4W-what, why, when and where.

 

Before my new goals, I just wanna wrap up all the rituals I’m doing at the moment and I assume they are settled and I can skip them in the challenge, and only track them in the background.

 

1. Doing healthy salad in bulks for entire work-week – Fri/ Sat
2. Doing grocery shopping 1x/week at weekends
3. Eating 1-2 fruits at work
4. Morning meditation at workdays– I’m cool with 10mins for now
5. Morning 1mile walk at workdays– right after waking up – I did that all winter and I am back since November. It wakes me up better than jug of coffee and it works magic for my health – like a vaccine
6. Activity – 2h dance classess with my fiancé – Wed 8-10pm
7. writing my fantasy book – Wed – 1h after work – I treat it more as a time of uncensored creativity than a try of becoming a writer. I did it a while ago, then my life got too busy and few weeks back I re-started that habit.

 

This time I will add another 4 rituals: one completely new but easy, two old but modified and one old but not stabilized yet.
I hope this will create a mix of rituals, not very demanding but with some positive effects.

 

And finally – this challenge goals/habits:

 

 

1. Philoshopy: Stay Positive, Stay Content - 10 min after morning meditation – 5 Work days

Additionally to my morning meditation (10-15mins) I want to add some kind of visualization for upcoming day and positive thinking together with everyday recalling about which deep values I want to follow with my action during the day.

 

Until I change my work, I would like to treat it as opportunity to learn, how to be the best version of me despite unpleasant circumstances. Doing this exercise regularly I will try to rebuild my lost sense of direction and happiness. Will it works? No idea but I will give it a shot.

 

 

2. Nutrition: Healthy breakfast – not-bread– 5 work days

 

My healthy salad and fruits are for work. It’s time to hit another meal – breakfast it is, cause I eat it alone anyway so I have full control over it. I never was nutrition nazi, neither am I paleo maniac, just trying to eat as less junk food and simple carbs as possible.

Plan is to eat breakfast that consist of complex carbs, veggies and proteins.

Smth like this:

- groats/ rise/ pasta + veggies in some sauce + meat (chicken, ground beef)

- eggs (omelet, scramble, poached) + frozen veggies

- home made muesli: płatki (owsiane/orkiszowe/zbożowe), milk, dried fruits

- home made shake – milk, honey, cocoa, banana, peanut butter, spinach, cottage cheese

- white yogurt with some fruits (fresh or dried), nuts, seeds,

 

 

3. Fitness: Move my body 3x/week

 

Until I can’t use my elbow, my options are rare and that is why I haven’t created a grounded habits of exercising – cause I didn’t find enough exciting replacement for strength training J

Plan is smth like this (but it might change during the challenge):

 - 1st training: Mon – if weather is nice I will do sprints outdoor – ci. 15min. If not squats, core and yoga routine at home.

- 2nd training:  Wed – dance classes with my fiancé for 2h

- 3 training Fri/Sat – Squash/ BW routine at home/ Sprints (if I didn’t sprint at Monday and if the weather is nice)

 

 

4. Life Quest – Learning Math 240min per week – 4x60min after work: M,T,Th,F

 

 

Again the same life quest – boring but essential J Again I’m rising my time by 30minutes. This time I’m adding specific trigger WHEN and WHERE. If I manage to keep this schedule working, my weekends will be free for extra activities. Until now I did most of it at the weekends and that kinda sucks most of the time…

 

 

And that’s it. I’m not super pumped up on this challenge, but I think it should be nice.

To achieve new NF level I need at least 70% total !!!

 

Let’s habitate

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah !!!

[Sambalina]

Hey Panczo! Awesome challenge - I really like your goal about positive thinking. Changing how we think can have such a big impact on our lives.

 

I hope your elbow heals well and fast!

 

Totally subbing! I'm here for you once again, P!

[Panczo]

summaries of the weeks:

 

week1:

week2:

week3:

week4:

week5:

week6:

[Panczo]

well, day 1 went pretty awesome - partly because we had our independence day and it was no-work day but still

 

I did 2hours of math!!! - most of it spend on 1 math problem that I was so determined to find solution for ! And finally I did - with some help from www - but still

 

I also went to my basement and did pretty nice workout with bw squats, knee tucks for my core and supermans for my back.

My healthy veggie-salad and mushroom sauce with chicken for my breakfasts is ready as well, also lots of fruits are waiting to be eaten

[Laureleye]

Always great to start of the challenge on a good note.  Excellent challenge goals, nicely built on from the last challenge. 

[Panczo]

Hey Panczo! Awesome challenge - I really like your goal about positive thinking. Changing how we think can have such a big impact on our lives.

 

I hope your elbow heals well and fast!

 

Totally subbing! I'm here for you once again, P!

 

 

Always great to start of the challenge on a good note.  Excellent challenge goals, nicely built on from the last challenge. 

 

Thx ladies, your visits here are always welcome

 

challenge update:

so far everything is going smooth (like always in first week ) - eating as clean, training as hard, and thinking as positive as planned math has went way over planned but that's because another difficult problem (Thales' theorem mixed with Pythagorean theorem) that I couldn't let go without solving

 

slut

[Sambalina]

Haha, yeah - the 'charmed' first week So true. But, use the positivity to make every week the first week!

Props for ya, Panczo.

 

slut.

[Panczo]

Haha, yeah - the 'charmed' first week So true. But, use the positivity to make every week the first week!

Props for ya, Panczo.

 

slut.

 

If that could only be so easy

[Panczo]

ok so we have sunday afternoon and it's time for first week wrap up:

 

1. Philoshopy: Stay Positive, Stay Content - 10 min day planning and 'positive' thinking after morning meditation – 5 Work days/week

done all 4 days - cause Mon was day off from work

2. Nutrition: Healthy breakfast – not-bread– 5 work days/week

another 100% - mostly groats and rice and once scrambled eggs

3. Fitness: Move my body 3x/week

M=bw lower body session, W=dancing class, Sat=Squash done

4. Life Quest – Learning Math 240min per week – plan: 4x60min after work: M,T,Th,F

m=120, t=90, th=60, sat=60 = 330 min

 

some thoughts about challenge:

- week one is 100%

- so far I enjoy all of it. Although this morning ritual is not 100% my thing, but I will twick it a little bit once I know how can I make it better. But morning walk and planning the day ahead is definetely awesome. Meditation and positive thinking - I'm still testing those

- my other habits are also going great

 

 

not-challenge related:

- well, my 4-years long visiting a dentist has finally came to an end. I'm lacking 5 teeth in my upper jaw since high school (really bad genetics + too many sweets) and after fixing all other teeth, it was about time to make myself a dental partial prosthesis and so now I'm trying to get used to having smth like this in my mouth: http://drteckchandanisdentalclinic.com/images/dentures/denture05.jpg

my gums hurts a lot and it's really difficult and painfull to eat anything hard. But I hope all the pain and awkwardness will pass pretty soon...

- another thing that happened is that I finally took my girl to a board games club here in our small town and it was awesome !!! Another cool activity (along with dancing) that we both enjoy and could do together that doesn't require PC and TV too bad that they only meet once every 2 weeks but still

 

ok, enough talking for today

slut

[Panczo]

i'm sick and on meds

 

gonna do my best to keep my healthy habits smooth and running !!!

[Sambalina]

Aw no, Panczo! I hope you're ok. You had such a brilliant week 1, so sucky to get sick now But, I guess this is where your positive thinking practice comes in?

 

Anyway, super big massive get well wishes, Turtle buddy.

[Radulf Wilhelmson]

Sad to hear, Panczo.

<mom-mode on> Just go easy on your fitness tasks, no extensive cardio, better relax and do some easy walking <mom-mode off>

 

My biggest get-well-soon wishes!

M.

[I am Eve]

Hey Panczo - I hope you feel better already….Congratulations on your first week - it looks like you have it all very well planned (including the details).

I have also had a lot of problems with my teeth so I can sympathize with what you've been going through and hope you are getting used to your new teeth.

 

Howcome you don't feel as motivated this time ?

It looks like you still have a lot of energy though, your posts are quite sparkling :-)

[Panczo]

thanks guys - I'm almost healthy these week and I was enough healthy to go these on super-awesome board games festival lots of games - I think my brain is screaming for some time off

 

 

Hey Panczo - I hope you feel better already….Congratulations on your first week - it looks like you have it all very well planned (including the details).

I have also had a lot of problems with my teeth so I can sympathize with what you've been going through and hope you are getting used to your new teeth.

 

Howcome you don't feel as motivated this time ?

It looks like you still have a lot of energy though, your posts are quite sparkling :-)

 

well I'm slowly getting used to my new teeth but it will take a WHILE before I can say I'm comfortable with it

 

I guess my medium level of motivation comes from not-doing anything I would label as "awesome" - like strength training ALL my body, finally going to some martial arts class, swimming - as u can see I'm not big fun of eating- part of the fitness - but doing my best to eat clean .

Plus I'm pretty tired (mentally!!!) with all the injuries and constant illness that's been affecting my body through this year and before...

 

and that's why I'm not very pumped up for that challenge - but like I said - I will do my best to stay on that wagon twicking all the details with nutrition, rehab and workouts and hopefully one day I will find perfect routines for all of them

[Panczo]

I was away for the weekend so the update comes a bit later than usual...

week 2 wrap up:

 

1. Philoshopy: Stay Positive, Stay Content - 10 min day planning and 'positive' thinking after morning meditation – 5 Work days/week

done all 5 days - although my morning rituals were pretty chaotic due to sickness and not going to work at regular times

2. Nutrition: Healthy breakfast – not-bread– 5 work days/week

done all 5 days - it was actually easier since I spend much more time at home

3. Fitness: Move my body 3x/week

done 2/3 M=bw lower body session (very easy due to being sick), W=dancing class. S -weekend went pretty original and I didn't make time for training

4. Life Quest – Learning Math 240min per week – plan: 4x60min after work: M,T,Th,F

4x60mins done exactly as planned

 

- almost perfect week except one missed workout because of going out for the weekend - I should workout at friday - will know better next time, I guess

- it was tough week cause most of it I was sick. But eventually I did pretty amazing 

- I've found great way to relax from time to time: it's called Dragon Ball - anime I was once watching  while being a kid. Now with all the sentiment I'm watching it properly from episode 1 great for few laughs and also as training motivation

 

[Sambalina]

Nice week 2, P! I have the same problem if I decide to do one of my workouts on a Saturday instead of a Friday - there is a MUCH larger possibility that something else will come up and I won't do it. So, I really try to go Friday's if I can.

 

Lol @ Dragon Ball - it's always good to remember fun from your childhood

[Panczo]

hey Sam, you're totally right with that, if I don't keep up with my schedule - I know it will crash soon...

 

another silent week for me here on boards but not so bad IRL:

 

week 3 wrap up:

1. 10 min day planning and 'positive' thinking – 5 Work days/week

done 100%- but it helps me more with my productivity at work than with my happiness, but I guess it will do for now

2. Healthy breakfast – not-bread– 5 work days/week

done 100% - mostly scrambled eggs with frozen veggies or home made salsa sauce with ground beef and rice/groats/pasta

3. Fitness: Move my body 3x/week

done 2/3 again :/ M=bw lower body session W=dancing class - WE DIN'T GO - I GUESS WE NEEDED A BREAK.  S -squash at sunday!

4. Life Quest – Learning Math 240min per week – plan: 4x60min after work: M,T,Th,F

done 270mins, easy - good plan = good results

 

- this week and all next till christmas gonna be pretty busy for me with all life stuff going on around - mostly weeding preparations, selling lots of my stuff (books, games, puzzles, etc), buying presents, occupied weekends for travels, playing lots of board games , etc - hopefully I will keep my challenge strong.

- slut

[Laureleye]

Looks like you came bounding back with a super week 3.  Isn't having a plan great?

[Sambalina]

Great job, P. Ooooooh..... wedding plans! Awesome reason to not have much time :D

[Panczo]

I am still here - still alive

 

except my life goal (math learning) my challenge is going surprisingly well if taking into account my really low motivation levels ...

 

will right proper wrap up soon

 

keep living awesome nerds

[I am Eve]

Right back at'ya Panczo. Let's finish strong!!

[Taijibum]

This close to the end is a good time to be really good and pump up your grades! (At least that is what I am thinking. )

[Sambalina]

Hey P! Thanks for stopping by my thread to see where I was Now... where are you?

[Panczo]

Right back at'ya Panczo. Let's finish strong!!

 

 

This close to the end is a good time to be really good and pump up your grades! (At least that is what I am thinking. )

 

well. strong finish will not happen this time but I really appreciatte your words of encouragement folks

 

Hey P! Thanks for stopping by my thread to see where I was Now... where are you?

 

I'm planning on keeping an eye on u as long as I'm here on NF Sam, so it's good to know u don't mind

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well, about my challenge .... I guess I should say that:

• training goal - keeping up with my 3 training sessions per week - 1 lower body weight routine, 2 dancing classess and 3 a game in squash with my friend
• healthy breakfasts goal: I'm remembering to not eat bread for breakfast and instead I have either scrambled eggs with frozen veggies OR some complex carbs with chicken/ground beef home made sauce
• stay positive goal: my morning positive routine has naturally transformed into 'planning the work day' routine. Somehow I couldn't make myself to write positive attitudes while feeling down at the same time - so just planning - but it helps a lot with good organisation at work 
• my life goal: learning math: here lies my biggest failure this challenge - I finished my math textbook 1.5 week ago and somehow I stopped. Like I don't know what to do next - naturally I should by another book, but somewhere in my head some thoughts started to pop out. Like doubts whether I really want to do this, whether I want to become a tutor at all. And since I DON'T KNOW what to answer to these questions - my actions stopped and stays like this till now:(
• generally speaking I'm pretty miserable these days... My never ending attempts to find better occupation + going to work which I can't stand slowly drains my positive powers from me... I feel like superman staying close to kryptonite for too long or smth

ok, that's what's going on with my challenge more less - I'm just gonna finish it as best as it will go with my first 3 goals and then I will just think what to do next

 

see ya