tenaciousglee Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 I really want to sit on the couch, watch some TV, and maybe drink a beer.This challenge will be about me resisting that desire.This battle will consist of 4 rounds: Round 1 - Physical Fitness Homer is seen here performing one armed push-ups with a baby on his back. I have been progressing towards one armed push-ups since the beginning of the summer. My goal will be 3 sets of 20 uneven push-ups. An acceptable alternative would be actual OAPs. Round 2 - Physical Appearance When Homer really put his mind to it, he was able to get in shape. I'd like to lose a couple of inches of my waist in the next few months. My goal this time around will be to hit 5 days a week of 16/8 Intermittent Fasting. Round 3 - Father Figure Homer may not be the ideal father figure, but he manages to find time to do things his kids like. My goal will be to focus on my kids more. Yes, I realize this is an extremely nebulous goal. Refinement forthcoming. Round 4 - Husband I realize that my initial statement was that I want to resist the temptation to sit on the couch and watch TV, but no beer and no TV could make a guy go crazy! Actually my wife loves quality time and "couch dates" are one of our favorite activities. We are excited that the Fall TV season is starting up again soon and have a couple of shows we like to watch together. My goal will be at least 5 couch dates over the next 6 weeks where I let her pick the shows. And who knows, if I hit all my other goals, I could wind up in a situation like this: Level 32 Minifig Jedi Assassin Current Challenge | Battle Log | "Epic" Quest Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11.5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 "A man who wants to do something will find a way; a man who doesn't will find an excuse." -Stephan Dolley, Jr. "You don't get stronger by skipping workouts." - me, to myself, about 3 times a week Link to comment
erawka Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Battle Log"Either you take care of business and give yourself the best chance of survival (while accepting the inherent fuckedupitude and randomness of life), or you relinquish all hope entirely." -- Krista Scott-Dixon Link to comment
tenaciousglee Posted September 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Which side of the mirror will I be on in 6 weeks?!? Level 32 Minifig Jedi Assassin Current Challenge | Battle Log | "Epic" Quest Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11.5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 "A man who wants to do something will find a way; a man who doesn't will find an excuse." -Stephan Dolley, Jr. "You don't get stronger by skipping workouts." - me, to myself, about 3 times a week Link to comment
erawka Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Which side of the mirror will I be on in 6 weeks?!? Which side do you want to be on, soldier? 2 Battle Log"Either you take care of business and give yourself the best chance of survival (while accepting the inherent fuckedupitude and randomness of life), or you relinquish all hope entirely." -- Krista Scott-Dixon Link to comment
Mikroftt Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I need a better couch if we start couch dates... I hate ours. But that does sound like fun! What shows are you planning on watching? Link to comment
tenaciousglee Posted September 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I need a better couch if we start couch dates... I hate ours. But that does sound like fun! What shows are you planning on watching? Well, Mikroftt, this summer we have immensely enjoyed Sherlock. During the fall/winter, we both like Big Bang Theory, New Girl, Parks & Recreation, and Brooklyn 99. She's trying to get me into Downton Abbey and I'm trying to get her into Arrow, The Flash, and/or Agents of Shield. Level 32 Minifig Jedi Assassin Current Challenge | Battle Log | "Epic" Quest Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11.5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 "A man who wants to do something will find a way; a man who doesn't will find an excuse." -Stephan Dolley, Jr. "You don't get stronger by skipping workouts." - me, to myself, about 3 times a week Link to comment
Mikroftt Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I have been hearing a lot of good things about Sherlock but have never seen it. We will also be watching Big Bang Theory and Agents of SHIELD. I am lucky in that I don't have to convince my wife to watch SHIELD, she wants to watch it! Link to comment
tenaciousglee Posted September 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Day One recap Did 3 sets of 10 uneven push-ups. Not as pretty as Al does them. Struggled on the last couple of reps on the 3rd set. Fasted 16/8. Unofficial date night with the Mrs to celebrate a friend's birthday. 1 Level 32 Minifig Jedi Assassin Current Challenge | Battle Log | "Epic" Quest Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11.5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 "A man who wants to do something will find a way; a man who doesn't will find an excuse." -Stephan Dolley, Jr. "You don't get stronger by skipping workouts." - me, to myself, about 3 times a week Link to comment
Mikroftt Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 He makes them look way too easy! Nicely done on day 1! Link to comment
Maledictus Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Subbed. But I'm in Homer's corner. Sorry dude. "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself" -- TolstoyNot sure if it was buzz or woody that said it though. Spartan double trifecta progess: 100%100% Tough Mudder "10 x Legionnaire": 100.0%100.0% "Run ALL the things or die tryin'" 110%110% fitocracy Ogre Magi Lvl 16 Ranger STR: 38|DEX: 58|STA: 59|baCON: 34|WIS: 30|CHA: 30 Previously Completed: Spartan Trifecta, Enough TM Headbands to make a ski mask Link to comment
Phayze Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Al is not human. He's got some kind of gravity-defying super alien DNA. I think that's also why he looks so happy all the time. I'd smile like that too if I could tell gravity where to stick it... But enough about Al, let's talk about you! Awesomeness is about to ensue in here, I can see that coming. It takes a special kind of guy to make Homer out into a positive role model! 1 Level 0 Air Nomad Assassin STR: 0 STA: 0 DEX: 0 CON: 0 WIS: 0 CHA: 0 Current Challenge: [Url= http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/80570-phayze-accepts-an-apprenticeship-as-an-airbender-respawn/]Apprentice Airbender![/url] Check Out My LEGO Stuff on Flickr! "The next golden age of human achievement begins here and now" -Neil Degrasse Tyson, Cosmos Link to comment
tenaciousglee Posted September 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Subbed. But I'm in Homer's corner. Sorry dude. Well, Homer J definitely has more years experience than me. But I'm tenacious! Level 32 Minifig Jedi Assassin Current Challenge | Battle Log | "Epic" Quest Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11.5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 "A man who wants to do something will find a way; a man who doesn't will find an excuse." -Stephan Dolley, Jr. "You don't get stronger by skipping workouts." - me, to myself, about 3 times a week Link to comment
tenaciousglee Posted September 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 He makes them look way too easy! Nicely done on day 1! Al is not human. He's got some kind of gravity-defying super alien DNA. I think that's also why he looks so happy all the time. I'd smile like that too if I could tell gravity where to stick it...But enough about Al, let's talk about you! Awesomeness is about to ensue in here, I can see that coming. It takes a special kind of guy to make Homer out into a positive role model! I think Phayze has figured out Al's secret! It kind of makes sense. I always forget to factor in the potential of aliens living among us. Day 4 update -The 16/8 fasting has been going well. I'll give myself a 3/3, even though I had a beer after 8 PM when I went to see Steve's favorite band, NeedToBreathe, on Tuesday with the Mrs. 2nd date night of the week! -No workout Wednesday morning due to the late night Tuesday. -Up to midnight again last night, but this time for work. Yay for getting stuff done, but boo for having to stay up late to do it. -Hoping to get to bed at a reasonable time tonight so I don't miss Friday's workout. -Will try to catch up on you guys' threads today or tomorrow! 1 Level 32 Minifig Jedi Assassin Current Challenge | Battle Log | "Epic" Quest Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11.5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 "A man who wants to do something will find a way; a man who doesn't will find an excuse." -Stephan Dolley, Jr. "You don't get stronger by skipping workouts." - me, to myself, about 3 times a week Link to comment
Mikroftt Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Sounds like an awesome date night! I took your advice and had a date night with the Mrs. What did we do you ask, watched the first episode of Sherlock on Netflix! Needless to say we are both hooked. Too bad they are 1:30 episodes and there are only like 4 per season. There needs to be more! Link to comment
tenaciousglee Posted September 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Sounds like an awesome date night! I took your advice and had a date night with the Mrs. What did we do you ask, watched the first episode of Sherlock on Netflix! Needless to say we are both hooked. Too bad they are 1:30 episodes and there are only like 4 per season. There needs to be more!They're so good! Each one's like a movie. Hooray for couch dates! 1 Level 32 Minifig Jedi Assassin Current Challenge | Battle Log | "Epic" Quest Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11.5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 "A man who wants to do something will find a way; a man who doesn't will find an excuse." -Stephan Dolley, Jr. "You don't get stronger by skipping workouts." - me, to myself, about 3 times a week Link to comment
tenaciousglee Posted September 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Also, I got my first Dad point of the challenge. My daughter wanted to go for a walk after dinner, so we all went. We walked the first lap around my block, then my 3 year old son took over and started sprinting and stopping. He would call out the commands and we would try to sprint and freeze. A little impromptu interval training! We ended up doing 4 laps, which is probably about a mile, and I carried him on my shoulders for the whole last lap - sometimes running, sometimes walking. I still haven't defined my Father Figure goal, but I guess it's something along the lines of "do something the kids want to do instead of just existing in the same room while they play". So, as I said, 1 point tonight! 1 Level 32 Minifig Jedi Assassin Current Challenge | Battle Log | "Epic" Quest Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11.5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 "A man who wants to do something will find a way; a man who doesn't will find an excuse." -Stephan Dolley, Jr. "You don't get stronger by skipping workouts." - me, to myself, about 3 times a week Link to comment
Mikroftt Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Woot for outdoor kid time! Glad you got to spend some time with them. Hopefully the weather was nice for you like it was here yesterday. Link to comment
erawka Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 I still haven't defined my Father Figure goal, but I guess it's something along the lines of "do something the kids want to do instead of just existing in the same room while they play". So, as I said, 1 point tonight! Woot! Coexistence is a solid baseline, but we all definitely remember the active parental moments. I can't say I recall a lot of just sitting around with my parents, but I totally remember going for hikes, etc. Battle Log"Either you take care of business and give yourself the best chance of survival (while accepting the inherent fuckedupitude and randomness of life), or you relinquish all hope entirely." -- Krista Scott-Dixon Link to comment
Sloth the Enduring Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 it's something along the lines of "do something the kids want to do instead of just existing in the same room while they play".Ouch, that hits a little too close to home. Good luck with this. “We might as well start where we are, use what we have and do what we can." – Caitlin Rivers Sloth: The Man with the Hammer battle log Link to comment
tenaciousglee Posted September 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Woot! Coexistence is a solid baseline, but we all definitely remember the active parental moments. I can't say I recall a lot of just sitting around with my parents, but I totally remember going for hikes, etc. Ouch, that hits a little too close to home. Good luck with this. Thanks, gang. I definitely got multiple opportunities this weekend. My wife had a work conference Friday, Saturday, and Sunday AM. Lots of Dad-Kid time. One of the great things about challenges is I have a constant reminder that I should be focusing on my littles. Level 32 Minifig Jedi Assassin Current Challenge | Battle Log | "Epic" Quest Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11.5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 "A man who wants to do something will find a way; a man who doesn't will find an excuse." -Stephan Dolley, Jr. "You don't get stronger by skipping workouts." - me, to myself, about 3 times a week Link to comment
tenaciousglee Posted September 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Week one in the books. One-arm-push-up progress - maxed at 12 uneven push-ups16/8 fasting - hit 5 days of no solid food before 12 or after 8 (may have had a coke one night and a beer another night)Father Figure - 2 pointsNot-so-chubby Hubby - 1 couch date to watch the season premier of New Girl. Those people are crazy. Level 32 Minifig Jedi Assassin Current Challenge | Battle Log | "Epic" Quest Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11.5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 "A man who wants to do something will find a way; a man who doesn't will find an excuse." -Stephan Dolley, Jr. "You don't get stronger by skipping workouts." - me, to myself, about 3 times a week Link to comment
tenaciousglee Posted September 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Cross post from my battle log: Uneven Push-ups - 16 R / 12 LPull-ups - 2x5x15#Handstand Push-ups (partial ROM) - 2 w/ 5 Bourne booksPseudo Planche Push-ups - 6x6 I didn't quite know what I was doing with the Pseudo Planche Push-ups. I looked them up afterward and realized I was doing them incorrectly. Level 32 Minifig Jedi Assassin Current Challenge | Battle Log | "Epic" Quest Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11.5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 "A man who wants to do something will find a way; a man who doesn't will find an excuse." -Stephan Dolley, Jr. "You don't get stronger by skipping workouts." - me, to myself, about 3 times a week Link to comment
Mikroftt Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 That looks like an interesting push up. Might have to try a few of those later for the fun of it. Keep up the good work! Looks like week 1 went well! Link to comment
Phayze Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Niiiice! I think you'll nail that 20 rep goal, no problem. Congrats on the dad points, too. It can be way too easy to get all wrapped up in all that boring grown-up stuff that dads have to do and forget how to actually be a dad. Level 0 Air Nomad Assassin STR: 0 STA: 0 DEX: 0 CON: 0 WIS: 0 CHA: 0 Current Challenge: [Url= http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/80570-phayze-accepts-an-apprenticeship-as-an-airbender-respawn/]Apprentice Airbender![/url] Check Out My LEGO Stuff on Flickr! "The next golden age of human achievement begins here and now" -Neil Degrasse Tyson, Cosmos Link to comment
tenaciousglee Posted September 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 The push-up experimentation continues. Today, I did some suspended push-ups and some with push-up grips, both with arms tight against my sides and more flared. Trying to see which affects my arms and chest the most. Will get back to uneven push-ups on Friday. Still want to do OAPs. Level 32 Minifig Jedi Assassin Current Challenge | Battle Log | "Epic" Quest Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11.5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 "A man who wants to do something will find a way; a man who doesn't will find an excuse." -Stephan Dolley, Jr. "You don't get stronger by skipping workouts." - me, to myself, about 3 times a week Link to comment
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