Swampling Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 ... and somehow kicking it up a notch, through no fault of my own. Goal #1: Floor 1 I'm still working on the GMB program "Floor 1", still in the very first phase of the beginner's program. As long as I can't consistently hold a crow pose, that's where I'm going to stay. I have managed to hold the balance for a couple of seconds (PR as of today: 15 seconds!!!), but there are still days when I don't get the balance at all. Though considering today's new PR, I hope to progress to the next phase sometime during this challenge. For now, F1 practice will happen 6/7 days a week. If work allows, I'll also aim for the usual 2 kettlebell classes + 1 yoga class per week. And, of course, there's Rosie, my part-time pony. Goal #2: Keep the Emo Sugar Monsters in checkThanks to my Lent-ing atheist friend, I'll be trying to stay Sugar Monster free on 36 / 42 days. *glup* This is going to be HARD, especially since I'll be under a lot of pressure at work, and that is usually a good opportunity for the Emo Snack Monster to ambush me. I'm going to need all the help I can get! Aiming for: 1 lonely Sugar Monster per week. Goal #3: No alcohol, also thanks to my friend. Since I had been down to 1 glass of wine per week, anyway, that shouldn't be too hard. Unless I go visit my parents. Wait, that sounds wrong... Aiming for: 0 alcoholic beverages at all. Life Goal: Set up a better working environment with Git and possibly a VM for developmentTry setting up an Ubuntu VM on a stick so I can take it home with me. Set up Apache + same PHP version as current dev machine on said Ubuntu VM. Figure out which DB to use (DB on current dev server? local DB on VM?). Install Git on VM, clone project data and set up repo so that we all can work with it. Git happily ever after. Not sure if I'll have much time for that, but we will see. I would have loved to join the 10.000 Swing challenge, too, but I don't think it will work this time around. Oh, and let's not forget the usual fire engine red battle cry... WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK I AM???!!! :livid: 8 Quote Hobbit Challenges: 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1My shiny new "battle" log - probably more of a plodding-along log, but hey, it's mine! Link to comment
Sarah Barr Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Subbed! That's a lot of sugar monster bashing, but I know you can do it! 2 Quote Sarah Barr - Level 13 Warhobbit STR 18 | DEX 7 | STA 17 | CON 38 | WIS 28 | CHA 12 Challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 (Current) Accountabiddlydoodlies Group Current Weight: 106.1kg Recipe Book "I hold... that a man should strive to the uttermost for his life's set prize" - Robert Browning Instagram (Things I have painted or made.) To-Do ListIdiot Jar Limit: £5.00 Current Idiot Jar Total: £0.00 Current Idiot Jar Forfeit: [TBD]. Link to comment
AshPS Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 WOOT WOOT my friend!!! :triumphant: Onward and forward! You can do this! I 100% believe in you and I have your back. Go get 'em! 2 Quote Level 6 Pixie Assassin Rangerish Adventurer Current Challenge: Guess What?? Previous Challenges: Spoiler 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 12th 13th 14th Battle Log -We can't always change the things we've done, but we can change what we do next. -I don't have a choice. I deserve a better life and this is what I have to do to get there. -Whatever doesn't kill me....Had better start running. Link to comment
AshPS Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Oooooops, so excited I double posted. 2 Quote Level 6 Pixie Assassin Rangerish Adventurer Current Challenge: Guess What?? Previous Challenges: Spoiler 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 12th 13th 14th Battle Log -We can't always change the things we've done, but we can change what we do next. -I don't have a choice. I deserve a better life and this is what I have to do to get there. -Whatever doesn't kill me....Had better start running. Link to comment
Delete Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Woo Hoo! Let's go get it! 2 Quote Link to comment
T2sarahconnor Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 I don't think I could make it thru a parent visit with out booze either!Kick the shit outta that sugar monster! 1 Quote Level 36 Ranger Sorcerer Current challenge Link to comment
Cathelas Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Ambitious! Cutting the sugar is awesome, hard to walk all the way away from the wine 1 Quote Cathelas the Level 3 Half-Orc STR 10|DEX 6|CON 10|STA 11|WIS 8|CHA 7My Challenges: 15-1 15-2 15-3Tracking Goal, get weight below 200 pounds Starting (Jan 23, 2015): 226 Goal: 199 Exactly 3 months to hit goal weight April 23, 2015! New Weight Loss Goal 180 pounds started April 23, 2015 Current Weight 179 - Made it on June 27! 100%100% Travel to Mordor by Spin, Road Bike, Running (starting Feb 23, 2015) Made it to Mount Doom on July 11, 2015! Now, I need to turn around and go home! Rauros to Mount Doom 470 miles this leg for a total of 1779 miles 100%100% Link to comment
DarK_RaideR Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 *cheers* (as in, shouting a supportive warcry. Not in the way people do before consuming alcohol) 1 Quote Lvl 54 Multitasker Link to comment
Swampling Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 I don't think I could make it thru a parent visit with out booze either!Kick the shit outta that sugar monster! Thank you, Sarah!The problem here is rather that my Dad is used to having his glass of wine with dinner, not that I'd need it to make it through the visit. Also, Dad's used to getting his piece of dark chocolate with his coffee, which makes the Sugar Monster deal just as hard. I usually don't have that much discipline to decline the good stuff when it's right in front of my nose. 1 Quote Hobbit Challenges: 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1My shiny new "battle" log - probably more of a plodding-along log, but hey, it's mine! Link to comment
Swampling Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Ambitious! Cutting the sugar is awesome, hard to walk all the way away from the wine I usually don't have a big problem staying away from wine. Staying away from chocolate is the much, much harder part of this deal. Plus, I should probably explain that fruit and honey (in sensible quantities ) are still allowed.Sugar, candy, chocolate, cookies, cakes etc. are not except for once a week. Quote Hobbit Challenges: 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1My shiny new "battle" log - probably more of a plodding-along log, but hey, it's mine! Link to comment
Morrigainz Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Not a problem, an opportunity to practice your challenge! For alcohol, I recommend finding a substitute drink. Club soda, lime, and bitters worked for me. For sugar/sweets, what about keeping a pack of sugarfree gum on you to pop in your mouth when temptation hits? Pardon typos; sheep have hooves, not hands. 2 Quote Level ? Half-Dwarf/Half-Amazon Warrior STR:21.25 STA:15 DEX: 10.95 CON: 14 WIS:15.5 CHA:17 SWOLE BUCKS: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Link to comment
Swampling Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 *cheers* (as in, shouting a supportive warcry. Not in the way people do before consuming alcohol) *cheers* right back atcha! We will make it through this challenge! Quote Hobbit Challenges: 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1My shiny new "battle" log - probably more of a plodding-along log, but hey, it's mine! Link to comment
Ensi Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Here we go!! You've got a very challenging challenge ahead, Swamps. Avoiding the Emo Sugar Monsters will be tough, but you can't succeed without trying, right? Focus on breathing and having healthy snacks around. You can do this! D8< Quote -:*~ Journal ~*:- Link to comment
tundralily Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Followed you from the mindful eating group. I share the same struggles with the Sugar Monster, we can do this! Subbed 1 Quote Level: 8 Race: Wood Elf Class: Ranger at Heart - Training with the Adventurers Current Adventure: A New HopePast Challenges: 1st ✲ 2nd ✲ 3rd ✲ 4th ✲ 5th ✲ 6th ✲ 7th ✲ 8th ✲ 9th“I am and always will be the optimist. The hoper of far-flung hopes and the dreamer of improbable dreams†- Eleventh Doctor Link to comment
Swampling Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Not a problem, an opportunity to practice your challenge!For alcohol, I recommend finding a substitute drink. Club soda, lime, and bitters worked for me.For sugar/sweets, what about keeping a pack of sugarfree gum on you to pop in your mouth when temptation hits?Pardon typos; sheep have hooves, not hands. That's an awesome way to see it! I may need a reminder of this once I get to stay with my parents. Good idea going for substitutes! Though I probably won't need one for the wine. I tend to mostly drink stuff that starts with a w (water, wine, whisky - and tea, which is nothing but water that I've thrown a couple of dried herbs at...). So I'll stick to the usual water and tea. Regarding sweets - I've never been a gum person, really. I'd have to give it a try.Raw almonds or nuts work well for me here, too - I only need to be careful not to have too large quantities of those around, 3 Quote Hobbit Challenges: 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1My shiny new "battle" log - probably more of a plodding-along log, but hey, it's mine! Link to comment
Swampling Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Here we go!! You've got a very challenging challenge ahead, Swamps. Avoiding the Emo Sugar Monsters will be tough, but you can't succeed without trying, right? Focus on breathing and having healthy snacks around. You can do this! D8< I made it! I made it through Day 1 without a Sugar Monster, although stress levels were rising! I even declined my team-mate's offer to share her nut pastry, even though I was pretty hungry (or I should say "hangry") by then. 1 down, 41 to go... 5 Quote Hobbit Challenges: 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1My shiny new "battle" log - probably more of a plodding-along log, but hey, it's mine! Link to comment
T2sarahconnor Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Woot!Woot! 1 Quote Level 36 Ranger Sorcerer Current challenge Link to comment
tundralily Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 I made it! I made it through Day 1 without a Sugar Monster, although stress levels were rising! I even declined my team-mate's offer to share her nut pastry, even though I was pretty hungry (or I should say "hangry") by then. 1 down, 41 to go... 1 Quote Level: 8 Race: Wood Elf Class: Ranger at Heart - Training with the Adventurers Current Adventure: A New HopePast Challenges: 1st ✲ 2nd ✲ 3rd ✲ 4th ✲ 5th ✲ 6th ✲ 7th ✲ 8th ✲ 9th“I am and always will be the optimist. The hoper of far-flung hopes and the dreamer of improbable dreams†- Eleventh Doctor Link to comment
FemHawke Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Sub'a'dub'dubed! ROCK ON! 1 Quote A Level 3 Wood Elf Finding Her Way “A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for.†- William G.T. Shedd My People Current Challenge: Taking Time Link to comment
Cathelas Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Glad you had a solid first day. Fruit is always a great snack when you are "hangry!" Maybe something like a crisp pear (if they are even in season?) 1 Quote Cathelas the Level 3 Half-Orc STR 10|DEX 6|CON 10|STA 11|WIS 8|CHA 7My Challenges: 15-1 15-2 15-3Tracking Goal, get weight below 200 pounds Starting (Jan 23, 2015): 226 Goal: 199 Exactly 3 months to hit goal weight April 23, 2015! New Weight Loss Goal 180 pounds started April 23, 2015 Current Weight 179 - Made it on June 27! 100%100% Travel to Mordor by Spin, Road Bike, Running (starting Feb 23, 2015) Made it to Mount Doom on July 11, 2015! Now, I need to turn around and go home! Rauros to Mount Doom 470 miles this leg for a total of 1779 miles 100%100% Link to comment
Nusuth Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Unless I go visit my parents.Wait, that sounds wrong... The harsh truth tho. I myself cant say no to them & they shower me in alcohol & chocolate on every visit... Very difficult goals. Keep strong ! 1 Quote Nusuth Revamped Current Challenge You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf Jon Kabat-Zinn A quitter never wins and a winner never quits. Napoleon Hill Link to comment
Jill Beat Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Whooo! Can't wait to see you kick some ass this challenge!! I battle with the sugar monster too - which is a big part of why I'm doing a whole30...over my birthday...that part was maybe a bad idea! Onwards and upwards! 1 Quote NF Challenge #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #8.5, #9, #10, #11, currently #12 Fitness with Jill on Facebook! Instagraming nerdiness: @livfit_jill "No one has ever gotten healthier by feeling worse about themselves" Link to comment
Swampling Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Glad you had a solid first day. Fruit is always a great snack when you are "hangry!" Maybe something like a crisp pear (if they are even in season?) Could be that there are still some kinds of pear in season that are grown more or less regionally. I know I can still get "sort of local" apples. I'll have to check! Quote Hobbit Challenges: 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1My shiny new "battle" log - probably more of a plodding-along log, but hey, it's mine! Link to comment
Swampling Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Whooo! Can't wait to see you kick some ass this challenge!! I battle with the sugar monster too - which is a big part of why I'm doing a whole30...over my birthday...that part was maybe a bad idea! Onwards and upwards! If I tried to plan something like a whole30 over my birthday, I'd set myself up for failure for sure! Might want to cut yourself some slack for the occasion? Quote Hobbit Challenges: 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1My shiny new "battle" log - probably more of a plodding-along log, but hey, it's mine! Link to comment
Swampling Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Day 2 went very well, considering:F1 practice done, and I stayed Sugar Monster free again. Today was easy, because I was pretty much on my own for lunch at the office, meaning no one there to bring any dessert. Let's see what tomorrow will bring. 4 Quote Hobbit Challenges: 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1My shiny new "battle" log - probably more of a plodding-along log, but hey, it's mine! Link to comment
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