telemon Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Well, I've been slacking for too long now but am ready to go again.Goals...1)Lose 5 lbs. Starting weight 231.0 Dex 2/Sta 1/Cha 22)Exercise at least three times a week. This will probably be a combination of cycling (my favorite) and body/free weight exercises. Str 2/Con 2/Sta 13)complete my taxes before the challenge ends. I have a habit of procrastination in this area because of all the paperwork involved with running a business and getting them done sooner will relieve a lot of pressure for the spring season. Wis 2 Telemon HollowbonesHalf-Elf Adventurer (AKA. Dragon Fodder)Str 6.5 / Dex 7 / Sta 9.5Con 7 / Wis 6 / Cha 6Telemon's Battle-logCurrent ChallengeShiny Belt of Endurance"Don't Dream It, Be It" Frankenfurter Link to comment
BruteSquad Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 I will be interested to see if you get the taxes done more than the 5 lbs.......but Get at it! John AKA Brute SquadChallenge ThreadMan, Myth, Legendary HeroOgre Level 5 .....do Ogres have any class?www.mydatewithnatalieportman.com Love much, this will all be over in a minute Link to comment
telemon Posted January 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Thx, I'm determined to make it happen... Telemon HollowbonesHalf-Elf Adventurer (AKA. Dragon Fodder)Str 6.5 / Dex 7 / Sta 9.5Con 7 / Wis 6 / Cha 6Telemon's Battle-logCurrent ChallengeShiny Belt of Endurance"Don't Dream It, Be It" Frankenfurter Link to comment
SirHammerlock Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 Hey there, how's it been going so far? How was your excercising this week? Link to comment
telemon Posted January 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 Good so far.... I post my exercise efforts in my battle log--see link below. I must say that I am a bit sore from the weights workout though from not doing them for awhile. Telemon HollowbonesHalf-Elf Adventurer (AKA. Dragon Fodder)Str 6.5 / Dex 7 / Sta 9.5Con 7 / Wis 6 / Cha 6Telemon's Battle-logCurrent ChallengeShiny Belt of Endurance"Don't Dream It, Be It" Frankenfurter Link to comment
BruteSquad Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 Looks like you are working it pretty hard. Outstanding. Just make sure you give your body recovery time to rebuild what you tear down in workouts. Nice work. John AKA Brute SquadChallenge ThreadMan, Myth, Legendary HeroOgre Level 5 .....do Ogres have any class?www.mydatewithnatalieportman.com Love much, this will all be over in a minute Link to comment
RogueWelkin Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 I know I'm late, but challenge looks good. Excited to see how you do. I've gotten into the habit of more recommending focusing instead of the goals of things like weight loss, instead focusing on how you're going to reach those goals. Eating, Tracking, Exercise, Meditation, Cold Showers, Habit Changes, etc. Hitting specific measurements can be difficult within a time frame, as there's a lot of different things that can affect them (even the time of day or weighing in on different days can give you drastic difference of 5lbs or more on the scale). It's worse if you're doing a lot of new exercises because you might actually even gain some weight as well (due to muscle mass). I also don't see you having any focus on the diet, and if you're trying to lose weight diet is vastly more important to this than exercise (there have been people that have lost loads of weight before even adding in exercise on diet alone....actually thinking about this I actually dropped from around 265 to 235 just with small dietary changes). That said, it's your challenge you do it how you think it works best for you, but I just wanted to toss out that advice, mostly I see people happier with results of non end-goal based challenges. Just make sure to keep it SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevent, and Timely) and Good Luck! Race:Gamorrean | Class: Adventurer10 {STR:27.5||DEX:3||STA:27||CON:52.50||WIS:35.5||CHA:16.5} Inventory: Belt of Dietary Willpower Accountibilibuddies:Rogue Squadron Challenges --> 1-->2-->3-->4-->5-->6-->7--> 8-->9-->Challenge 10(Current) Logs: | Fitocracy | Measurements | My Fitness Pal Reach 180 lbs from 225 lbs (currently 225 lbs) 4.44% 4.44% Link to comment
Kim Taura Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Well, I've been slacking for too long now but am ready to go again.Goals...1)Lose 5 lbs. Starting weight 231.0 Dex 2/Sta 1/Cha 22)Exercise at least three times a week. This will probably be a combination of cycling (my favorite) and body/free weight exercises. Str 2/Con 2/Sta 13)complete my taxes before the challenge ends. I have a habit of procrastination in this area because of all the paperwork involved with running a business and getting them done sooner will relieve a lot of pressure for the spring season. Wis 2 Hi telemon! Long time no see! I don't know if you saw the change, but losing weight is our Mission, the end result. Our goals are how we get there. Otherwise, I like the goals! Level 1 Dwarf Adventurer |STR 2| DEX 2| STA 1| CON 2| WIS 4| CHR 2| Highest Weight: 303 Current Weight: 268.5 Twitter: Kim_Taura Skype: taureanfreak Email: taureanfreak@gmail.com Link to comment
telemon Posted January 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Hi telemon! Long time no see! I don't know if you saw the change, but losing weight is our Mission, the end result. Our goals are how we get there. Otherwise, I like the goals! Hey Kim! Always nice to see a familiar face.Nope I didn't see the change. I guess I need to read the rules again.... What about the people that are trying to gain weight? How's the turtle? Telemon HollowbonesHalf-Elf Adventurer (AKA. Dragon Fodder)Str 6.5 / Dex 7 / Sta 9.5Con 7 / Wis 6 / Cha 6Telemon's Battle-logCurrent ChallengeShiny Belt of Endurance"Don't Dream It, Be It" Frankenfurter Link to comment
SirHammerlock Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Hey there, looks like you`re making progress; as RogueWelkin said, you shouldn't give too much about your weight, but more about how you`re getting there. My weight has been hitting a plateau for quite some time now, but still I feel like I have been losing body fat (didn't get to measure it before, though, bummer). Best wishes to you, I hope you`re doing fine. Link to comment
Kim Taura Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hey Kim! Always nice to see a familiar face.Nope I didn't see the change. I guess I need to read the rules again.... What about the people that are trying to gain weight? How's the turtle? Same for weight gainers... Focus on the "how". He had a lung infection, but is much better. Still a cute butthead. Level 1 Dwarf Adventurer |STR 2| DEX 2| STA 1| CON 2| WIS 4| CHR 2| Highest Weight: 303 Current Weight: 268.5 Twitter: Kim_Taura Skype: taureanfreak Email: taureanfreak@gmail.com Link to comment
telemon Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 First let me say that I appreciate everyone's input on this issue. I truly mean that.However on this one I'm afraid I'm going to have to play the rebel. Suffice it to say I prefer the wing-it approach of consistently eating less (without the recording of meals) and exercisizing more to reach my weight loss goals while letting the scale and body measurements be the actual metric of my progress. I have found that (for myself) without the actual target weight as a goal I take a much more lackadaisical aproach and cosequently fail to make the kind of progress I know I'm capable of.Unlike most, I weigh myself and take body fat recordings every day - always first thing in the morning before taking in any food or water (without taking any one or two measurements very seriously) - and graph the progress over time. This way I can quickly see when I'm making progress and in what direction. I always take water and muscle gain into account -certain meals , when you last had something to drink, and other circumstances (like constipation, or other health issues) can affect weight by a couple of pounds overnight - and I don't let myself get discouraged by a couple of days of erroneous measurements. This technique does allow me to spot trends of behavior and their results, whether up or down, so that I can compensate quickly to get to the desired goal in the time that I alot.So, that being said, even if I don't make it all the way to the goal weight - which doesn't happen too often - I always view the progress as a win, and because of the effect that it has had on my cholesterol and body composition so does my doctor. So much so that it made him curious to learn more about NerdFitness.Excelsior! Telemon HollowbonesHalf-Elf Adventurer (AKA. Dragon Fodder)Str 6.5 / Dex 7 / Sta 9.5Con 7 / Wis 6 / Cha 6Telemon's Battle-logCurrent ChallengeShiny Belt of Endurance"Don't Dream It, Be It" Frankenfurter Link to comment
telemon Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Week 2 update :Exercise 3 days - done Lose 5 lbs. Starting weight 231.0 - current weight 227.6 - on trackFinish taxes - did some more work on these and am making good progress. A decent week. 1 Telemon HollowbonesHalf-Elf Adventurer (AKA. Dragon Fodder)Str 6.5 / Dex 7 / Sta 9.5Con 7 / Wis 6 / Cha 6Telemon's Battle-logCurrent ChallengeShiny Belt of Endurance"Don't Dream It, Be It" Frankenfurter Link to comment
telemon Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Well, this has been an odd year... 5 deaths in the family since last May. :'( It all started with my 15 year old niece getting hit by two cars. Next my aunt succumbed to cancer. Then a mother-in-law. Next my 44 year old cousin - while at the gym - two days before Christmas. And finally (I hope) my step dad on Sunday. WTF is going on? It seems like every time I turn around I'm putting that suit on again.... Telemon HollowbonesHalf-Elf Adventurer (AKA. Dragon Fodder)Str 6.5 / Dex 7 / Sta 9.5Con 7 / Wis 6 / Cha 6Telemon's Battle-logCurrent ChallengeShiny Belt of Endurance"Don't Dream It, Be It" Frankenfurter Link to comment
BruteSquad Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 It runs in streaks in my family too. No one for years and years and then 7 over about a year and a half. I feel for you. Hang in there and keep taking care of yourself. 1 John AKA Brute SquadChallenge ThreadMan, Myth, Legendary HeroOgre Level 5 .....do Ogres have any class?www.mydatewithnatalieportman.com Love much, this will all be over in a minute Link to comment
telemon Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Thanks Brute.... It's unfortunate that someone else has experienced this. Telemon HollowbonesHalf-Elf Adventurer (AKA. Dragon Fodder)Str 6.5 / Dex 7 / Sta 9.5Con 7 / Wis 6 / Cha 6Telemon's Battle-logCurrent ChallengeShiny Belt of Endurance"Don't Dream It, Be It" Frankenfurter Link to comment
RogueWelkin Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Ouch, that sound like a rough period. Sorry to hear 80(. Hopefully that's the end of it for a long long long while. Race:Gamorrean | Class: Adventurer10 {STR:27.5||DEX:3||STA:27||CON:52.50||WIS:35.5||CHA:16.5} Inventory: Belt of Dietary Willpower Accountibilibuddies:Rogue Squadron Challenges --> 1-->2-->3-->4-->5-->6-->7--> 8-->9-->Challenge 10(Current) Logs: | Fitocracy | Measurements | My Fitness Pal Reach 180 lbs from 225 lbs (currently 225 lbs) 4.44% 4.44% Link to comment
telemon Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Thanks Rogue... here's hoping. Telemon HollowbonesHalf-Elf Adventurer (AKA. Dragon Fodder)Str 6.5 / Dex 7 / Sta 9.5Con 7 / Wis 6 / Cha 6Telemon's Battle-logCurrent ChallengeShiny Belt of Endurance"Don't Dream It, Be It" Frankenfurter Link to comment
Tateman Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Well, this has been an odd year... 5 deaths in the family since last May. :'(It all started with my 15 year old niece getting hit by two cars.Next my aunt succumbed to cancer.Then a mother-in-law.Next my 44 year old cousin - while at the gym - two days before Christmas.And finally (I hope) my step dad on Sunday. WTF is going on? It seems like every time I turn around I'm putting that suit on again....Damn, sorry to hear. I hear of streaky things liek that happen too. I've had it a bit in my family too. Tateland.com, Instagram, Fitbit Link to comment
telemon Posted January 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Week 3 update:1) Lose 5 lbs. 227.0 - down by 4 now woohoo!2) Exercise 3 times - done3) finish taxes by end of challenge - finished the itemizing expenses stage, now onto totaling income. Almost there. 1 Telemon HollowbonesHalf-Elf Adventurer (AKA. Dragon Fodder)Str 6.5 / Dex 7 / Sta 9.5Con 7 / Wis 6 / Cha 6Telemon's Battle-logCurrent ChallengeShiny Belt of Endurance"Don't Dream It, Be It" Frankenfurter Link to comment
Tateman Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Nice nice! Keep up the good work Tateland.com, Instagram, Fitbit Link to comment
telemon Posted January 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Thanks Tateman.... Telemon HollowbonesHalf-Elf Adventurer (AKA. Dragon Fodder)Str 6.5 / Dex 7 / Sta 9.5Con 7 / Wis 6 / Cha 6Telemon's Battle-logCurrent ChallengeShiny Belt of Endurance"Don't Dream It, Be It" Frankenfurter Link to comment
telemon Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Week 4 update:1) Lose 5 lbs. 226.0 - down by 5 now - done! but not finished....2) Exercise 3 times - done3) finish taxes by end of challenge - done and submitted to accountant. a new personal best...Yipee! 1 Telemon HollowbonesHalf-Elf Adventurer (AKA. Dragon Fodder)Str 6.5 / Dex 7 / Sta 9.5Con 7 / Wis 6 / Cha 6Telemon's Battle-logCurrent ChallengeShiny Belt of Endurance"Don't Dream It, Be It" Frankenfurter Link to comment
Kim Taura Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Week 4 update:1) Lose 5 lbs. 226.0 - down by 5 now - done! but not finished....2) Exercise 3 times - done3) finish taxes by end of challenge - done and submitted to accountant. a new personal best...Yipee! Nicely Done! 1 Level 1 Dwarf Adventurer |STR 2| DEX 2| STA 1| CON 2| WIS 4| CHR 2| Highest Weight: 303 Current Weight: 268.5 Twitter: Kim_Taura Skype: taureanfreak Email: taureanfreak@gmail.com Link to comment
RogueWelkin Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Excellent job Telemon, maybe it's time to review the goals and think about adjusting them for what your aim is now for the end of the challenge. Race:Gamorrean | Class: Adventurer10 {STR:27.5||DEX:3||STA:27||CON:52.50||WIS:35.5||CHA:16.5} Inventory: Belt of Dietary Willpower Accountibilibuddies:Rogue Squadron Challenges --> 1-->2-->3-->4-->5-->6-->7--> 8-->9-->Challenge 10(Current) Logs: | Fitocracy | Measurements | My Fitness Pal Reach 180 lbs from 225 lbs (currently 225 lbs) 4.44% 4.44% Link to comment
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