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Challenge #9 is here!

 

So in this challenge, I am heading back to Spartan Race.  This time I am going to the San Francisco Spartan Sprint on August 9th.  It is a part of their stadium series, so it takes place at AT&T Park.  The San Francisco Giants play baseball there.  Not a fan of the team, but it sounds like it will be awesome to run around in the stadium. :D

 

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So only 2 weeks to go till the race!  Yikes!

 

Last challenge I did successfully run my first 5k.  So I am feeling much better with running.  Since I ran one Spartan Sprint in Malibu last year though, I know it is no easy task.

 

So that is part of my motivation this challenge.  The other part, and next real goal is for me to hit that 250lb barrier.  I've been going back and forth on my weight for awhile now.  Hopefully, my goals this challenge really help me start getting there.  It would be awesome to get there by the end of this challenge, but that is not a real goal.  

 

Goal #1:  Exercise

 

I am going to take on the 100 push up and 200 squats challenge, plus continue to to run on the off days.  So Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I will do the workouts.  Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday will be for running.  For running, I will finish the last day of C25k in the first week.  The plan for the rest of the running is to run timed runs on Tuesday and Thursday.  Then my Saturday run will be a further distance.  So maybe I run for 3 miles the first time.  Then maybe increase the a .25 or ½ mile each week.  My Spartan Race will hit at the end of Week 2, so that will count for my run that day.

 

As a side bonus, I am adding in burpees.  At least until the Spartan race.  I need to get use to doing as many as I can. Who knows, I might keep this up after the race ;)  

 

Goal #2:  Sleep

 

Making yet another return to my goals is sleep.  Recently, I really have not been getting very good sleep.  Maybe I am becoming more of a lighter sleeper, I am not sure.  So this time I am going to have a couple of additions to the sleep goal.  First, when I wake up in the morning, I am not to sit there checking my phone for an hour or two.  I want to wake up, then get out of bed, and right into exercises.  Second, I want to try to get more of a wind down period before heading to bed.  I think jumping right off from the computer into bed isn’t always helping me to get to sleep quickly.  So I’ll start off with 15 minutes before bed.  

 

Goal #3:  Portion Control

 

Eating seems like it will be the one place I will always need to keep a constant focus on.  I know that eating healthier does make a difference in my mental and physical health.  One thing I want to work on this challenge is limiting my portion sizes.

 

To make sure this goal is the focus of my eating, I am not going to go and be strict paleo, or whole 30 etc.  I will eat healthy, home made foods.  I am going to give myself one meal or food a week that could be out of the bounds of what I might consider to be healthy foods.  For instance pizza, or burger.  Not just some average crappy food, but something quality.  For the most part, I am going to avoid sugars as if I was on Whole 30 still.  

 

I am going with the portions based off the hand measurement.  So meat will be like the palm of the hand.  When I cook with an oil, I will use like the thumb tip.  Veggies I am going to have as much as I want though.  I figure its one area I can get away with having a larger portion if I like.

 

I am also going to make an effort to eat slower.  Give a little time for the signals from my stomach to hit the brain ;)

 

Goal #4:  Food and exercise log

 

I want to get better at tracking my food and exercise.  To start, I want to keep it simple.  For food, I want to track what I eat.  I’m not worried about calorie numbers right now. I do want to try to keep track of the portions if I can.  

 

Exercise is easy enough to track.  Just want to mark down each workout with numbers and times/distances for the running and walking.

 

 

Goal #5:  Draw a little

 

Well, I was seeing KingLeeroy is getting back into her artwork.  Since it seemed pretty cool, I thought I would give it a go too.  I haven't done any serious artwork since I was in high school.  So nothing serious here.  I don't have to complete a certain number of drawings or anything.  Just take some time each day to work on it.  I'm thinking to start off, I will start getting off the computer and drawling a little before I head to bed.  that might give me a little wind down from all the games on internet browsing ;)  Not long ago, I bought a small sketch pad and a couple of pencils.  So now I just need to put them to use.

 

Grading:

 

1 point each day for each goal. So a max of 5 points a day. I can average it out at the end of the week, then assign a grade based on the percentage. ;)

 

Measurements:

 

07/28/14 - Date - 09-08-14

 

15.35 in - L. Bicep - 

15.47 in - R. Bicep - 

12.20 in - L. Forearm - 

12.28 in - R. Forearm - 

48.11 in - Chest - 

51.61 in - Waist - 

17.71 in - Neck - 

26.96 in - L. Thigh - 

26.37 in - R. Thigh - 

19.09 in - L. Calf - 

18.11 in - R. Calf - 

269 lbs - Weight - 

 

Height is 5 ft 9 in

 

Week 1 summary - B

Week 2 summary - B

Week 3 summary - D

CHALLENGE RECAP

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Tate, this seems really cool. The log will keep you accountable, and the sleep will help you think straight.  I am very excited for your challenge, and i will attempt to check in twice a week on your progress!

 

I can't wait to try my first 5k, my first 10k, and my first other stuff along with that.

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Tate, im happy to see how much success you have had! I remember when we were both newbies at this, but i fell off the wagon, but im back! i wish you the best of luck with your upcoming race!

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Thanks.  I don't think I ever in my life thought I would be excited to run a 5k haha.

 

You and me both! lol

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Can't believe you're running your second Spartan Race! You ROCK! I may have to think about giving one a try... after my TM next year! (although I'm tempted to sign up for one later this year :P)

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Your challenge looks great Tate, I was about to say "why not make it a # burpee challenge...since the spartan sprint" but then you mentioned them.

 

I just heard today (thanks to an Art of Manliness video) that Cold Showers can help you get to sleep, if you take one about an hour before hand it helps cool the body down, since it wants to be cool for sleep. It might something to help getting a good night's rest.

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Great goals, I find it helps to get back to the big things/basics every now and again.  I hope your portion control goal works for you.  I feel like you're one of those people that have a lot of will power when you set your mind to it.  I feel I am not. lol  I do better eating as much as i want of "approved foods" 

 

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Can't believe you're running your second Spartan Race! You ROCK! I may have to think about giving one a try... after my TM next year! (although I'm tempted to sign up for one later this year :tongue:)

If you can do a TM, I am sure you can get a Spartan Race done :)  Of course, I have only done the 3-4 mile one.  Next I need to get up to the bigger lengths and a TM.

 

Your challenge looks great Tate, I was about to say "why not make it a # burpee challenge...since the spartan sprint" but then you mentioned them.

 

I just heard today (thanks to an Art of Manliness video) that Cold Showers can help you get to sleep, if you take one about an hour before hand it helps cool the body down, since it wants to be cool for sleep. It might something to help getting a good night's rest.

It might be an idea since it is really freakin hot here ;)

 

Awesome looking challenge dude! And that's great that you're excited for your next 5k! :)

Running has been one of those things I have been seeing decent progress in it seems.  That makes me want to keep going for sure ;)

 

Great goals, I find it helps to get back to the big things/basics every now and again.  I hope your portion control goal works for you.  I feel like you're one of those people that have a lot of will power when you set your mind to it.  I feel I am not. lol  I do better eating as much as i want of "approved foods" 

 

Best of luck!! 

I am the same way.  It seems if I set my mind right, then suddenly none of it really tempts me.  The problem I have is when I let things go, I get too crazy with eating.  I might just have to make up my own list of approved foods I can have, or foods I should never touch again.  This time I want to sort of test myself though.  I am hoping the portion control and slower eating really help stop me from over eating.

 

Today i did my initial testing for the pushups and squats.  I got in 7 pushups and 22 squats before I felt like I was getting too much out of form.  Not as good as I hoped, but it's a start.

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Added in a 5th goal:

 

Goal #5:  Draw a little

 

Well, I was seeing KingLeeroy is getting back into her artwork.  Since it seemed pretty cool, I thought I would give it a go too.  I haven't done any serious artwork since I was in high school.  So nothing serious here.  I don't have to complete a certain number of drawings or anything.  Just take some time each day to work on it.  I'm thinking to start off, I will start getting off the computer and drawling a little before I head to bed.  that might give me a little wind down from all the games on internet browsing  ;)  Not long ago, I bought a small sketch pad and a couple of pencils.  So now I just need to put them to use.

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I think I can officially say my body performs much better with better fuel.  Crappier food seems to make a crappy performance.

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Added in a 5th goal:

 

Goal #5:  Draw a little

 

Well, I was seeing KingLeeroy is getting back into her artwork.  Since it seemed pretty cool, I thought I would give it a go too.  I haven't done any serious artwork since I was in high school.  So nothing serious here.  I don't have to complete a certain number of drawings or anything.  Just take some time each day to work on it.  I'm thinking to start off, I will start getting off the computer and drawling a little before I head to bed.  that might give me a little wind down from all the games on internet browsing  ;)  Not long ago, I bought a small sketch pad and a couple of pencils.  So now I just need to put them to use.

So does this mean that you're going to have Art Offs with KL?

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Lol I'm glad I'm not the only one who browses the phone for awhile before I get up.

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So does this mean that you're going to have Art Offs with KL?

Maybe! haha.  I don't think I would be ready for that haha.

 

Lol I'm glad I'm not the only one who browses the phone for awhile before I get up.

Yeah, it has been especially bad the last few weeks.  That all changes in the morning!

 

So I'm super excited to see you do the Spartan race, yay! Also, this GIF made me think of you.

 

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Loving the drawing goal :) I should probably start crafting again... (I was about to put 'but I don't have time' and slapped myself!) Think I'll head over to my thread and set myself another goal!

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woah, Tate.  You're totally out scouting me here :D But maybe it's cos i can't stand endurance running hehe.

 

Good looking goals, i'm sure you're gonna smash them.

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I'm so excited for your SECOND Spartan!  That's awesome.  Also, I feel you with the 250lbs barrier.  It sucks that our bodies will just hit a wall with stuff like this and it takes sooo much to get through it.  I have no doubt you get there (especially because you are NOT making it your primary goal). Can't wait to hear more tales of awesome!

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Yay, I am glad you want to join in with my drawing and as always your challenge goals looks great! We are going to work hard this challenge!

:D  I just hop eI can be happy enough with what I draw.  I use to be really picky.  I might go back to how I use to sketch things from a picture.  Like sports stars or animals etc.  We shall see.  I think I have an idea to start on tonight.

 

Loving the drawing goal :) I should probably start crafting again... (I was about to put 'but I don't have time' and slapped myself!) Think I'll head over to my thread and set myself another goal!

It has been forever since I really tried.  I have sketched out a pokemon, or a mario face here and there.  Haven't sat down and tried drawling in a long time.  I kind of hope it will be sort of like meditation a bit.  I nice calming outlet.

 

woah, Tate.  You're totally out scouting me here :D But maybe it's cos i can't stand endurance running hehe.

 

Good looking goals, i'm sure you're gonna smash them.

Seriously.  I actually thought about joining up with the scouts soon for a challenge or two.  Maybe once I get a little more training and running finished. ;)

 

Hundred Pushups is no joke! Those workouts ramp up quick. I attempted it a while back and it kicked my butt. I hope you hit it!  Oh and all that other stuff in your challenge looks good too :tongue:

Yeah, I worry about it a little too. I did try the program once when I was doing kneeling pushups.  it was a few weeks in that I couldn't meet the goal.  I tried repeating a week, but never got the stride back.  I hope I can do it with normal pushups this time.  Though if I fail, I'll be ok to repeat weeks and try again.  It will be like my C25K ;)

 

I'm so excited for your SECOND Spartan!  That's awesome.  Also, I feel you with the 250lbs barrier.  It sucks that our bodies will just hit a wall with stuff like this and it takes sooo much to get through it.  I have no doubt you get there (especially because you are NOT making it your primary goal). Can't wait to hear more tales of awesome!

I am so going to get my butt kicked at that spartan race haha.  It would be super sweet to get to the 250s without focusing on it haha.

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Hi Tate!  Really impressed by how far you have come!  I too have trouble disconnecting from electronics and have found myself 'just checking' my phone in the morning.  It can gobble up a half hour or more, easily.

 

I will be curious to see how it goes measuring portions by hand size, I have not done that before.

 

Good luck to you!

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Day 1 is starting out a little rough.  Not too bad yet.

 

So I went to bed late.  Finishing up level 1 posts last night.  I think close to 1:30-1:45am I was in bed.  So it made it harder to get up this morning haha.  I didn't sit around and check things on my phone though.  I got up and started getting measurements done.  It looks like this challenge I really won't be tracking my weight, because I think my scale is busted.  I stood on it 5 times, and had 5 different numbers.  From 264 up to 275.  (it is a digital scale)  I noticed it has been acting up recently, so it might be replacement time.  The last time the batteries where going out, it didn't act like this, so I don't think it is a battery issue.

 

Got all my other measurements done.  Then my son woke up earlier then he normally does.  So I didn't do any workouts yet.

 

Meal 1 today.  Tritip, and a cup of chili I made yesterday.  We used Pinquito beans from Santa Maria style BBQ.  So I will overload on protein.  Not as much veggies in there, but a little.  I'll have a better meal two.  I did portion it out, and am eating it really slowly ;)

 

So today, I have bowling, workouts, and walking to do still.  Plus start drawling.  Seems like a lot to get done still :)

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