The Return of the Misc. Beings Intent on Losing Weight

[Sarah Barr]

[sorry, we're well and truly full now!]

Hey, Accountabiddlydoodlies!

 

We did great last time, here's to a new challenge! New people: welcome, we're people who want to lose weight and plan on cheering each other on to make sure we stick to sensible goals to accomplish that!

 

First: Read below!

 

Second: Look at your challenge goals, make sure they're sensible. You want to make sure you're not eating too little, you want to make sure you're getting enough nutrients, you want to make sure your exercise plan is effective, but not going to break you by Week Two so you have to sit the rest of the challenge out. Don't bite off more than you can chew. Hurr.

 

Third: If you want to join us, say hi, and link to your current challenge thread. Mention what you struggle with, and what you could help other people with.

 

Fourth: We were so numerous we had to split into teams last time. We will do so again as soon as someone volunteers as Team 2's leader. I'll add team lists below once we split. Try and keep tabs on a couple of people in your team. If you have the time to follow your whole team or the whole group, great, but don't stress about following lots of people. Team 2's thread is HERE!

 

 

This time round, we're not going to measure progress as weight lost - we're going to measure it as how many days you stick to your goals for. 

(So, you score yourself out of 7 at the end of each week, and the team with the highest average total that week wins the glory. Scores below.) If you lose weight, great, but the point is to work hard at your goals because if they're sensible, they'll do you good.

 

 

Team 1: Sarah Barr [Captain], Deftona, LadyShello, DrFeelgood, Chiyou, DrCalcart, Artemisia Victoria, KayDubEff, Mikey08

 

 

Team 2: T2sarahconnor [Captain], Retxab, Aalex, Lightning, Terah, Sokkasm, Jacob O'Brien, Goldfever, Heidi

 

 

TEAM SCORE SHEET HERE. Stick yer weekly score on that.

 

 

  

Week 1:                        Week 2:                        Week 3:                     Week 4:                    Week 5:                    Week 6:

Team 1 Average: 5.1/7   Team 1 Average: 4.4/7    Team 1 Average:  /7    Team 1 Average:  /7   Team 1 Average:  /7   Team 1 Average:  /7

Team 2 Average: 5.9/7   Team 2 Average: 2.7/7    Team 2 Average:  /7    Team 2 Average:  /7   Team 2 Average:  /7   Team 2 Average:  /7

 

 

(Hope that formatting works or that's going to be one messy table.)

 

 

Good luck!

[Sarah Barr]

(Yay, it worked!)

 

Hi, I'm Sarah, here's my challenge thread!

 

I'm good at coming up with interesting and healthy vegetarian recipes, and I'm not so good at remembering to buy the ingredients for them so I don't resort to rubbish. 

[deftona]

Return of the Miscs! I now totally have this song in my head. I love that progress is based on positive actions now instead of weight loss, that's a great idea. 

My name is Deftona and this is my challenge. I am really good with coming up with intricate and lofty challenge ideas, but less good at actually doing them for the entire 6 weeks. 

 

Welcome all! 

[T2sarahconnor]

Hi, I am T2Sarah. I totally have that song in my head now too. Thanks Deftona!

1. Done

2. My goals have been stepped up this challenge. I really want to take this to the next level. Last year made great strides but I need to step it up. My exercise goals are a little lofty so I am reserving the right to adjust weekly.

3. My link http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/60745-t2sarahconnor-fitness-first-no-excuses/#entry1383576

I have struggled with consistent exercise. Need a group to hold me accountable to fitness first. I like the idea that other team members will be counting on me. I don't,like to let others down.

4. I would lead the second team if needed. May need a little guidance since I didn't participate last time. Let me know!

[Retxab]

And my axe!

 

Hi, I'm Scott, my challenge thread is here.

 

My challenge goals are a little different this time around as I am arrogantly assuming I have my diet and strength workouts sufficiently dialed in that they don't need to be goals, instead I've got other activities I'm trying to develop. I believe they're all fairly sensible nonetheless. I struggle somewhat at fighting inertia, so having some folks keep an eye on me will help in changing my habits.

 

Any team is fine by me.

[Sarah Barr]

Hey guys!

 

T2sarahconnor, thanks for volunteering! I've made you Team 2's captain - captaining duties are generally providing motivational gifs, making sure that everyone in your team is followed by someone, and poking them with a stick if they haven't updated in a while!

[T2sarahconnor]

I can do that!

[Shello]

Whoomp There It is!   Count me in.  

 

I haven't posted my challenge yet but I know my goals.   Once I post it the link will be in my signature.

 

I did great last time losing weight but I slacked off on making workouts a priority.  I'm also attempting to address my sleep habits this time around.  I will need help on staying accountable for both of those areas.  I have been doing well at finding ways to eat MOAR veggies and like to find new recipes.  

[aalex]

Hey! My name is Alex and I'm super excited about this challenge. It's my first one ever so you should all keep your fingers crossed for me.

I've been losing weight for almost 6 weeks now and I want to keep going. I'm sticking to the Paleo diet, doing the body weight workout, and weightlifting. I also want to focus on working on my languages, getting more sleep, and eating more protein. I also want to start cycling again, but since I'm not sure what the weather's going to be like, I don't want to make any promises I won't be able to keep.

Here's my thread!

[DrFeelgood]

Sweet, I get to be a doodly this time.

 

There are those who call me Tim.  I'm not an enchanter, though I have been known to warn others of the potential ferocity of certain rabbits.  For some reason, they never take me seriously.   I'm on my second challenge after thoroughly enjoying my first.  I've set up this whole year for my family to focus on health, which means first getting to healthy body-weights for myself and MrsFeelgood (not on NF, yet).  My four kids (10, 9, 8, and 6) inherited my metabolism so they do just fine eating whatever they want, for now; but I want them to learn and understand healthy (not obsessive) eating habits so they'll be aware of the need to eat more deliberately when (not if) that awesome hereditary metabolism ultimately betrays them around age 25 or so.  I also want them to learn along with me as I train my body into just a freaking specimen.

 

My biggest struggle is with complacency.  I love food.  I've managed to avoid nearly all of the other common vices, but I just love to eat, cook, smell, read, and watch shows about good food.  I got very complacent about my dietary health (because I got away with bad habits for so long), so I've decided that "good enough" wasn't cutting it anymore.  Now my obstacle is to avoid getting complacent again because I can very easily be satisfied with partial successes, and that obstacle gets tougher at home where MrsFeelgood gets frustrated at her own lack of progress; consequently she isn't terribly excited about my successes.  It's very tempting to want to slow myself down to try and keep her feelings from getting hurt.  That's what has derailed me in the past.  I still don't have a good solution, but NF is helping make up the difference for lack of some cheerleading at home.

[Lightning]

If you have room for one more I'd like to join too.  This is my first challenge so I think having the extra motivation of a group will help.  Plus, I want to spread my socially awkward wings and try talking to people on the boards.  So... Hi.

 

Here is my challenge.  It is really, really simple.  I have different goal weights for myself and happen to be close to my next one so I started with that.  I forgot to add a life quest but I suppose its the shyness, social thing so this group will help me with that anyway.

 

I have been eating paleo for awhile so I have some pretty great recipes to offer.  I also have the wisdom that comes from age, so there's that. 

 

Some the things that trip me up are getting on the scale too often (impatience) and getting bogged down in the details without letting myself just feel through the process.  Fitness wise, my stiff joints and sore muscles are really getting me down.  I guess patience is the key there as well.

[T2sarahconnor]

Welcome all!

I know how fierce LadyShello is and I can't wait to get to know everyone else better.

Good for you Aalex for jumping,right in!

Dr. Great job teaching your kids now! It is tough with the at home partner sometimes! We will pick up the slack till she gets there. I am sure she will. Men can just cut out the sugar in their coffee in the morning and drop 20 lbs sometimes. Lol.

[Shello]

Welcome all!

I know how fierce LadyShello is and I can't wait to get to know everyone else better.

Good for you Aalex for jumping,right in!

Dr. Great job teaching your kids now! It is tough with the at home partner sometimes! We will pick up the slack till she gets there. I am sure she will. Men can just cut out the sugar in their coffee in the morning and drop 20 lbs sometimes. Lol.

 

Oh oh.  Setting the bar high right at the start.  I guess I'll have to live up to that expectation.  

[chiyou]

Hi! Is there room for another new member?

 

This is my second challenge. I had a really good time last challenge, but would like to get to know people on the boards a bit this time around

 

I started at 235 and am now at 169, hoping to one day get to normal BMI range (132 for me).

 

I am good at: walking, drinking water, eating cabbage, Star Trek gifs

I can use improvement at: actual fitness (currently working on bodyweight exercise and jogging slowly), sleeping, cooking

 

Happy to join any team that has space!

[Terah]

Hi!

Love to join you all again this challenge. 

This is my thread

 

I'm good at finding information and inspiration.

I need help with loving myself unconditionally. 

[Lag a'mhuilin]

Hi everyone,

 

Mind if I join this group? This is my seventh challenge, but I've actually only completed four of those. I started a couple of years ago with a great accountability group, and that made all the difference! I lost something like 30lbs, gained muscle and energy, and was in the best shape of my life. Then I got derailed, and here I am again not quite at square one, but not far.

 

This time around I'll be working on paleo eating, a fitness plan that combines yoga, martial arts, and weight training, getting more sleep, and learning ASP.NET. My challenge post is linked in my signature.

 

I struggle with giving in to food cravings and finishing a challenge I can help with paleo recipes (love to cook) and general supportiveness.

[T2sarahconnor]

Come one come all! Welcome.

I am going to get with Sarah Barr and get teams assigned. We will start Monday. I would suggest that everyone takes a quick look at your goals and makes sure that they are measurable. At the end of the week you will give yourself a score from 0-7 on how you did sticking to your goals that week. For example if I didn't get to bed on time one of my days, and I skipped a workout on another day then my score would be 5.

SarahB feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

[Korranation]

Sup guys! 

 

Sokkasm in the house! This is my third challenge. This sounds like a great group. I'm looking forward to this new challenge, getting goals done, and helping others along the way. 

 

1. Done

 

2.  My goals seem sensible. At least to me. Idk about meditating everyday. The only problem would be figuring out where and when to do so. I'll definitely be getting enough nutrition. I measure everything on MFP. Link in the signature down below. My workout looks fair. I'm just nervous of getting carried away with other workout equipment. I promised to do just yoga and running but now at my house we have a eliptical, weight set, rowing machine, and stationary bike. I really just want to use them all. The struggle is real.

 

3. Well here goes... "Hi." Here's my challenge. That's right. I'm gonna be the next avatar. And they said good ol Sokka couldn't do it. I'm learning airbending this challenge so I'm learning more towards a druid task in the yoga and mediation department.

The main thing I struggle with is time management. I'm hoping to fix this with the sleeping goal I added. I want to get to bed at a reasonable hour and wake up early everyday. I know that if I can get up early that I can just get through my mourning routine like clockwork, get to school early, and finish most of my studying and homework before I have my classes and have the rest of the day to myself. 

I can help my group, should you choose to accept, stay focused and motivated by pestering them on NF, MFP, and any other social media doo-dad-hiky there is. I do have a kik. Plus I'll make sure to send lots of gifs and videos. I learn towards cat gifs and markiplier videos (since he's so damn cool.)

 

4. Super excited for teams! I'll make sure to subscribe to everyone in my team. and I VOLUNTEER AS TRIBUTE as another member of one of the teams. I'll try my best not to get over excited responding to everyone. 

 

I'll try my best to keep up with my progress and stick to my goals as best as I can. Losing some weight would be a big bonus.

 

Cheers!

[Sarah Barr]

Hey everyone! Welcome! Excited to sort you into teams! (Check out the first post in 10 mins or so)

 

Come one come all! Welcome.

I am going to get with Sarah Barr and get teams assigned. We will start Monday. I would suggest that everyone takes a quick look at your goals and makes sure that they are measurable. At the end of the week you will give yourself a score from 0-7 on how you did sticking to your goals that week. For example if I didn't get to bed on time one of my days, and I skipped a workout on another day then my score would be 5.

SarahB feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

 

Spot on! 

 

Monday looms... everyone sorted out their food for the week? Everyone got their gym kit laundered? 

[deftona]

GO TEAM ONE! (and also team two, but not quite as hard, mmmkay?)

 

I will check out everyone's thread today. Leeeeeeeet's go! 

 

[chiyou]

This is so exciting! Go Team One, en garde!!!

 

[Terah]

Go team 2

Where is our tread, where is it!?

 

[Retxab]

More than ready for this.

 

[Sarah Barr]

Go team 2

Where is our tread, where is it!?

 

 

I shall go make that now, and link it in the first post!

[Sarah Barr]

Thar ye go!