Wirilome the Hobbit Forms New Habits

[Wirilome]

Quest: Embark on Healthy Habits

Current Weight: 209.8

 

Grade Scale:

Week 1: 3 cheats

Week 2: 2 cheats

Week 3: 2 cheats

Week 4: 1 cheats

Week 5: 1 cheats

Week 6: 0 cheats

 

Goal #1: 8 Hours of Sleep Per Day

Stats: Stats: +1 STA, +2 CON, +2 CHA

 

Goal #2: Embrace a Workout Schedule

This year I am signing up for my first half marathon. It won't be until September 6th for my birthday. But I want to start training for it and start building up my body. My current workout schedule is iffy. I had a trainer for 3 great years but I can't afford it financially. I ended up going to a cheaper gym, Fitness 19. But I get anxiety so I haven't stepped in yet. On the 27th of December I went in for questions, they gave me a week long guest pass but I didn't use it (I sat in my car staring at the people going in (3X!!), freaking out that they were strangers), then last night I had the hopes that by 9PM there wouldn't be anyone there. There were loads of people, so I signed up but chickened out of using equiptment. I went home and I used the treadmill. I run outside on Sundays with my mom. And I'm hoping I can workout with my dad at the gym. 

 

Monday: Running and Gym?

Tuesday: Dance

Wednesday: Running and Dance

Thursday: Day Off

Friday: Gym?

Saturday: Gym?

Sunday: Running and Gym?

+2 STA +STR +1 DEX

 

Goal #3: Stick to my calories (1730)! 

I have a semi-active lifestyle but a not so active boyfriend/mother/friends. I tend to eat pretty healthy (lots of veggies, meat, and a small quantity of carbs when I am by myself). However, I don't make the best of choices when I am around other people. And I certainly don't want to be a hermit for the rest of my life just so I can lose weight. A lot of my weight gain has to do with my thoughts. I try to eat what other people eat in terms of quantity. So let's just face the facts. I'm a short, would be petite if it wasn't for the weight, kind of girl. So I have decided first to do portion control when I eat out and yes I do eat out. Currently, I make 2 of my meals and would like to eventually make my third at home but that hasn't happened yet so instead when I do eat out I will order off the children's menu, the smaller portion's menu, or the under 500 calories menu. 

Stats: +1 STA, +2 WIS 

 

Life Quest: Practice Meditation for 5 Minutes a Day

My anxiety and stress levels are really high at the moment. It's exahusting. So I will try something new like this: http://marc.ucla.edu/mpeg/01_Breathing_Meditation.mp3

Stats: +1 WIS, +1 CON, +1 CHA

 

PS If you see me disappear, I'm still continuing with the challenge I just forget to update. 

[Wirilome]

My First Day was Tuesday...

 

I did get 8 hours of sleep, I went to dance class, I stuck to 1505 calories and I practiced meditation. 

 

Wednesday, 8 hours of sleep, I went to dance class, I had 1407 calories, and practiced meditation. 

[GoodDoug]

Great start Wirilome!

Can you convince yourself to just go into the gym, and use the equipment for 20 seconds? Go in, pick up a weight, put it down, pick it up again and before you put it down, ask yourself if you are ready to leave yet. If so, get out. Otherwise do a few more.

For me the hardest part is starting the exercise with the equipment. Once I'm into it, I don't notice anyone else. But until then I have all sorts of anxiety over, "Is anyone using this? Will I be doing it wrong?"

You can do it.

[Teros]

 

(I sat in my car staring at the people going in (3X!!), freaking out that they were strangers)

 

My anxiety and stress levels are really high at the moment. It's exahusting. So I will try something new like this

They will always be strangers  until you say 'hi'.

 

Something weird happened to me once when I was at the gym.  I had gone with my ex-g/f for a few months.  One day, an older guy (60+) comes up to me and shakes my hand.  I had no idea who this dude was.  He said, "I see you around all the time and giving your all. I just wanted to say good job and keep it up."

 

Mind...blown.  WHO WAS THIS GUY?  If dealing with strangers is an issue, then don't deal with them.  Most are too occupied with what they are doing. This guy noticed I was busting my butt after a few months and approached me.  So don't let social anxiety dictate exercising.  Everyone is there for the same reason- self-improvement.

 

I know it's a lot easier said than done, but once I just sucked it up and went a couple of times on my own (sans ex-g/f), I found out that it wasn't that big a deal. I just listened to my music and did my machines and cardio.

 

As for the stress/anxiety, I'm trying to deal with it too in my thread.  Taking my night meditative walk has helped me out a bit. It's something I want to do way more once my foot blister doesn't hurt so damn much.

 

Hello again! Any questions, Tavern or message me.  Good luck this challenge.

[Wirilome]

They will always be strangers  until you say 'hi'.

 

Something weird happened to me once when I was at the gym.  I had gone with my ex-g/f for a few months.  One day, an older guy (60+) comes up to me and shakes my hand.  I had no idea who this dude was.  He said, "I see you around all the time and giving your all. I just wanted to say good job and keep it up."

 

Mind...blown.  WHO WAS THIS GUY?  If dealing with strangers is an issue, then don't deal with them.  Most are too occupied with what they are doing. This guy noticed I was busting my butt after a few months and approached me.  So don't let social anxiety dictate exercising.  Everyone is there for the same reason- self-improvement.

 

I know it's a lot easier said than done, but once I just sucked it up and went a couple of times on my own (sans ex-g/f), I found out that it wasn't that big a deal. I just listened to my music and did my machines and cardio.

 

As for the stress/anxiety, I'm trying to deal with it too in my thread.  Taking my night meditative walk has helped me out a bit. It's something I want to do way more once my foot blister doesn't hurt so damn much.

 

Hello again! Any questions, Tavern or message me.  Good luck this challenge.

 

Thank you Teros!

 

I also realized that part of my problem is that I don't know how to use the machines and I'm scared of asking for help. I'm at work and just thinking about it is stressing me out. I have my gym membership. But I have been using my one 15 pound free weight at home and my treadmill. This is silly. I've ever looked online for a weight machine beginners workout so I wouldn't freak out going in. So far no luck.

[Wirilome]

Thursday: 8 Hours of Sleep, Food: First Cheat Day 2074 Calories. I had a stressful day, I cried 3 times, and I ended up having pancakes for dinner and cried when I finished them because I didn't even taste the pancakes. The manager at Denny's noticed me having a bad day. I didn't work out. It was my day off. I didn't medidate but I was about to talk about my problems so that helped a lot!!

 

Friday: My first cheat day for sleeping. Food: 1704 which is good. And I worked out for 30 minutes. Meditation completed.

[Wirilome]

So I'm really confused about my dates so here goes. Friday night to Saturday Morning, I did fine. hen on Saturday I ate 1498 calories. I worked out Saturday morning. Meditation completed. 

 

It was Saturday night to Sunday morning that I did sleep my 8 hours but because I was at my boyfriends I felt restless. Then I had 2247 calories second cheat. And first cheat not working out. I fucking dealt with the devil too. Didn't falter. Someday when I leave this job I will be posting about the horribleness that happened here. Hopefully soon. 

 

Monday: Sunday night to Monday night I couldn't fall asleep. I was fucking tired. I stayed up for 24 hours. Not intentional. I tossed and turned. I worked out. Got on the treadmill and walked (yes I'm walking for now since I fell off the treadmill I've been scared to do more on it.) I had 1519 calories. I tried to convince my dad to go workout with me but he said no so i didn't go. Didn't meditate either. I felt like a zombie walking out in the world wondering who I pissed off that I didn't sleep.  

[Wirilome]

Week 1

 

Goal #1 - 4/7 Days of Sleeping - Used all my cheats but still managed. A

Goal #2 - 5/6 Days of Working Out - Used 1 cheat day. A

Goal #3 - 5/7 Days of Eating Under 1730 Calories - Used 2 of my cheats, left 1. A

Goal #4 - 7/7 Days of Meditation

 

Also a +1 WIS for the Mini Goal of making SMART Goals

[Adiline]

Hey! You're doing great. I really should have sleeping max 8 hours as one of my challenges but I'm afraid I'll fail it real hard since... well I love my sleep/ Keep up the good work!

[Wirilome]

Week 2:

 

Tuesday: I slept a lot!!! I went to dance, and 1708 calories. I did okay for meditation. 

[Wirilome]

Wednesday: I slept. I went to dance, and I had 1644 calories. Meditation complete.  

[Wirilome]

Thursday: I slept. It was my non workout day. and I had 1725 calories. Meditation complete. Although I did cry on the way back from my boyfriend's house. 

[Wirilome]

Friday: 1st Sleep Cheat. I didn't workout either. 1586 Calories. And meditation for the win. 

 

Saturday. Despite having to get up at 4:30AM. I slept my 8 hours!!! I also ran a 10k AND walked an additional 3 miles. I'm so tired and sore. I had 1690 calories. And I meditated while I ran. It was awesome. 

 

Sunday: I slept my 8 hours. I just finished my calories for the day so I'm at 1599. Woot woot. AND I'm about to go breathe for 5 minutes. So I'm good. I'm awesome. 

[Wirilome]

I have the flu!!! Or a nasty cold. So I will make the most of it. BUT sweet Jesus I am tired. 

[Wirilome]

Week 3 has been a mess. I am still having trouble breathing so I haven't been able to work out. I also was having trouble keeping food down (yet surprising I gained weigh, what a fuck you to me). 

 

I also received my first rejection letter from a university. 

[Wirilome]

Week 2:

 

Goal #1 6/7 (Used 1/2 cheats) A!

Goal #2 3/6 (Used my two cheats and then I got sick) D

Goal #3 7/7 (No food cheats used up!!) A!!!

Goal #4 7/7 Meditation is awesome. Still only 5 minutes a day though and that seems like forever. 

 

+1 for Mini Goal #2

[Wirilome]

Week 3:

 

Goal #1 - I slept every day for more than 8 hours. 7/7 (Not by choice) A

Goal #2 (1/6) - Fail (I was sick. I couldn't even walk without getting winded) F BUT I finally went to the gym. I stepped foot inside the gym. 

Goal #3 (5/7) Used up my two cheats - A

Goal #4 (0/7) 

[Wirilome]

Week 4

 

Tuesday: 

 

Goal #1 - 8 Hours YES!!!

Goal #2 -  I went to the gym for the second time in a row and this time I worked out for 2 hours. I'm sorry today (Wednesday) but I am happy. 

Goal #3 - 1730. Barely made it. 

Goal #4 - Now that I am working out this is getting longer. As I have alone time. 

[Wirilome]

Wednesday: 

 

Goal #1 - 8 Hours

Goal #2 - dance =)

Goal #3 - 1710

Goal #4 - Yes.

 

Thursday:

Goal #1 Yes. 

Goal #2 - Rest Day

Goal #3 - 1550

Goal #4 - Yes

[Wirilome]

Friday:

Goal #1 - 8 Hours

Goal #2 - Yes at the gym with Robyn. Arm Day!

Goal #3 - 1663

Goal #4 - Yes.

 

 

Saturday:

 

Goal #1 - 8 Hours

Goal #2 - Nope. I threw up my lunch/dinner and thought it was best that I rest. 

Goal #3 - 1522

Goal #4 - Yes.

 

Sunday:

Goal #1 - 8 Hours

Goal #2 - Yes at the gym by myself! I finally went to the gym by myself and worked out and then I went and ran a 5k!!! 

Goal #3 - 1596

Goal #4 - Yes.

 

Monday: 

Goal #1 - 8 Hours

Goal #2 - Yes! I went hiking for the first time. 

Goal #3 - 1730 - BARELY!!! 

Goal #4 - Yes.

[Wirilome]

Week #4:

 

Goal #1 7/7 A+

Goal #2 - 5/6 (Used my 1 cheat day) A+

Goal #3 - 7/7 A+

Goal #4 - YES!!! When I am running or on the elliptical I love the zoning out, the breathing, and then just letting myself go. 

[Wirilome]

Week 5:

 

I didn't track crap...

 

Tuesday:

Goal #1 Yes

Goal #2: Yes, I danced

Goal #3: 1st cheat

Goal #4: Yes

 

Wednesday:

Goal #1 Yes

Goal #2: Yes, I walked three miles. I got super sick so I couldn't go to dance but I did walk. 

Goal #3: 1649!!

Goal #4: Yes

 

Thursday: 

Goal #1 Yes

Goal #2: Rest day =)

Goal #3: 1,410 =)

Goal #4: Yes

 

Friday: 

Goal #1 1st Cheat

Goal #2: Yes I went to the gym with Robyn. 

Goal #3: 1730 (barely made it!)

Goal #4: Yes

 

Saturday: 

Goal #1 Yes

Goal #2: No. 

Goal #3: 1496 =)

Goal #4: Yes

 

Sunday: 

Goal #1 Yes

Goal #2: Yes! I went to the gym for an hour and lifted weights. Then I went and ran 4 miles. 

Goal #3: 1730 (Barely again!)

Goal #4: Yes

 

Monday: 

Goal #1 2nd Cheat

Goal #2: Yes! I went to the gym for 30 minutes. Now I am having trouble with the men hogging up all the machines and weights. 

Goal #3: 1730 (Barely again!)

Goal #4: Yes <-- This is the easy part now. 

[Wirilome]

Week 5:

 

Goal #1 4/6

Goal #2 5/6 (Used my cheat) YES... A

Goal #3 6/6 (Used my one cheat) YES A

Goal #4 7/7 A+ (This is way easier than I thought)

 

+1 Con Mini #5

[Wirilome]

Week 6:

 

Tuesday:

Goal #1 Yes

Goal #2: Yes, I danced

Goal #3: 1,388

Goal #4: Yes

 

Wednesday:

Goal #1 Yes

Goal #2: Yes, I danced. 

Goal #3: 1373!!

Goal #4: Yes

 

Thursday: 

Goal #1 Yes

Goal #2: Rest day =)

Goal #3: 1,488 =)

Goal #4: Yes

 

Friday: 

Goal #1 1st Cheat

Goal #2: Yes I went to the gym with Robyn. 

Goal #3: 1718 (barely made it!)

Goal #4: Yes

 

Saturday: 

Goal #1 Yes

Goal #2: No. 

Goal #3: 1496 =)

Goal #4: Yes

 

Sunday: 

Goal #1 Yes

Goal #2: No. 

Goal #3: 1792 No. 

Goal #4: Yes

 

Monday: 

Goal #1 2nd Cheat

Goal #2: Yes! I went to the gym for 30 minutes. Now I am having trouble with the men hogging up all the machines and weights. 

Goal #3: 1730 (Barely again!)

Goal #4: Yes <-- This is the easy part now. 

[Wirilome]

Week 6 Summary

 

Goal #1 5/7 (Was supposed to have no cheats) C

Goal #2 4/6 (Was supposed to not have any cheats) D

Goal #3 6/7 (Was supposed to not have any cheats) B

Goal #4 - A!! I have no idea how this was the easy part!!