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The latest newsletter from Steve had a link to an article he wrote about putting fitness first and being selfish about it.  For those of you who are not new to my challenges knows that this is not me.  I have a huge problem not putting others first; especially my family.  To me, they take priority in my life, even if it means that I suffer.


"And as you stand tall, you will see..."

 

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This challenge, I will break that cycle.  I will find a way to keep them as a priority, and make improvements for myself.  I will do this for myself, and for them.  We all deserve it.  We booked a trip to Wisconsin Dells in late July, and I will not be embarrassed by the way I look.  By my actions, perhaps, but not by my body.

I will be following a simple workout routine for the next 6 weeks.  I will continue my search for inner peace through meditation in the mornings.  Most of all, and without a doubt the most difficult for me; I will get my eating habits under control, specifically, portions.

 

"That when you fall..."

 

Work out 4 days per week.  No matter what.  My family has helped me in the past with my workouts, they will help propel me to the man I can be.  Too often I say I can't because I'm watching the kids or I have some obligation that prevents me from doing this.  No more.

0/4 - Weekly

0/24 - 6WC
 

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Meditate 5 days per week.  This is usually not a problem, but for some reason, I fell out of habit.  Time to go back to my roots.

0/5 - Weekly
0/30 - 6WC
 

Portion Control.  Grading is subjective and difficult, but I will do my best on this.  I should not be finished with my meal and going back for seconds before my wife and kids are done with half of their plate.  I will try to limit my intake as well.  To give you an understanding of my capabilities, 3 Chipotle burritos is no problem for me to finish.  I was one quarter of the 36" pizza challenge team that finished in just over 13 minutes (the team gets 30 minutes) and had some of our friends pizza after.  I can eat.  I don't want that anymore.  Why?  Because I can't be there for my family if I'm dead. 
Pass/Fail 0/21 - Weekly
Pass/Fail 0/126 - 6WC

 

"You will fall from a height most men will never reach"

 

I do this to be a better man.  For my kids, for my wife and now, for myself.  I deserve this.  I will not let one failure deter me from my goals.  I will stumble along the way, but it will not stop me.  I will beat this. 

 

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"If these people tell this story to their children as they sleep; then maybe someday they'll see a hero is just a man who knows he is free."

Good night and joy be to you all ~Jitters The. Clown

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If there's one thing that I've learned from being a dad and husband. it's that you can't take care of your family if you're not well and happy. Physically and mentally, because at the same time they want you to be taken care of yourself. You're a great dad, that's not something you need to worry about not being any time soon.

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...and I will not be embarrassed by the way I look.  By my actions, perhaps, but not by my body.

 

 

/highfive. Welcome back XD

 

A quarter of a 36" pizza...that's equivalent to a 9" pizza, and there would be less crust in the 36" pizza (but more grease) so--DAMNIT, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE? Now I want to time myself eating a 9" pizza, because I used to rock eating contests when I was little lol.

 

On the subject of eating, though, portion control was a big issue for me when I was younger. The problem is that I don't even know what I did to put an end to me shoving gargantuan amounts of food in my face. It happened gradually, no doubt. As in, over the span of 10+ years. Now I only eat small meals and I can never eat a full plate at a restaurant lest I feel like my stomach will explode. It's like my stomach shrank over the years. Besides what you've already mentioned about not going back for seconds until your family is also done eating (great idea btw), a good way to keep excesses at bay might be to have an extra helping of lower calorie vegetables in your plate to begin with, just to help you feel too full to go back for seconds.

 

I'm not sure how meal times work in your family, so I won't try to give advice just yet :P Do you all eat together? Or can you get away with having multiple smaller meals throughout the day?

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Put your fork down after every bite... That helps... It's just annoying to do when you are hungry! Lol

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A quarter of a 36" pizza...that's equivalent to a 9" pizza, and there would be less crust in the 36" pizza (but more grease) so--DAMNIT, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE? Now I want to time myself eating a 9" pizza, because I used to rock eating contests when I was little lol.

 

A= Pi (r*r)

(3.14 *18*18)*0.25 = (1017.36)*0.25 = 254.34

3.14 * 4.5* 4.5 = 63.585

254.34/63.585 = 4

 

I was curious to see how the math works, 1/4 of a 36" pizza = 4 X 9" pizzas.

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You are going to crush this one Jitters!

 

P.S.  I always love your MegaMan themes.  Damn I love me some MegaMan.

 

A= Pi (r*r)

(3.14 *18*18)*0.25 = (1017.36)*0.25 = 254.34

3.14 * 4.5* 4.5 = 63.585

254.34/63.585 = 4

 

I was curious to see how the math works, 1/4 of a 36" pizza = 4 X 9" pizzas.

 

Sadly that's the first place my mind went as well.  Glad I'm not the only one. 

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Oh Jitters. :tongue:

 

I think it's great that you're putting yourself first for once. I reckon both you and your family will benefit from it.

 

You are Mega man!

Thank you.  We had a workout night last night.  JJ and I did the Avenger set from Naila Rey (he did awesome) while Jitter Bug and Pizzazz did some yoga/stretching workouts.  Fun times.  We all made up goal lists and I'm hoping it helps.  We all also put down a reward for obtaining our goals.  Should be fun.

 

If there's one thing that I've learned from being a dad and husband. it's that you can't take care of your family if you're not well and happy. Physically and mentally, because at the same time they want you to be taken care of yourself. You're a great dad, that's not something you need to worry about not being any time soon.

Thank you, Alex.  It's hard to stop sometimes, and see things from their perspective.  

 

/highfive. Welcome back XD

 

A quarter of a 36" pizza...that's equivalent to a 9" pizza, and there would be less crust in the 36" pizza (but more grease) so--DAMNIT, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE? Now I want to time myself eating a 9" pizza, because I used to rock eating contests when I was little lol.

 

On the subject of eating, though, portion control was a big issue for me when I was younger. The problem is that I don't even know what I did to put an end to me shoving gargantuan amounts of food in my face. It happened gradually, no doubt. As in, over the span of 10+ years. Now I only eat small meals and I can never eat a full plate at a restaurant lest I feel like my stomach will explode. It's like my stomach shrank over the years. Besides what you've already mentioned about not going back for seconds until your family is also done eating (great idea btw), a good way to keep excesses at bay might be to have an extra helping of lower calorie vegetables in your plate to begin with, just to help you feel too full to go back for seconds.

 

I'm not sure how meal times work in your family, so I won't try to give advice just yet :tongue: Do you all eat together? Or can you get away with having multiple smaller meals throughout the day?

Yeah, the math makes it a little worse than that...  

We eat dinners together and all three meals on the weekends.  During the week, I have an early breakfast and lunch that is usually leftovers.  I think another problem is my Pavlovian response when I'm at my desk and the break buzzer goes off, I feel like I should eat.  I succumbed to that yesterday, but I am determined not to today.  

 

Put your fork down after every bite... That helps... It's just annoying to do when you are hungry! Lol

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I'm going to have to try that.  Next time I use a fork, that is.  Last night was Tacos.  I did great with only two.  For comparison, I would usually go through 4-5.  Felt full enough after 2 and I think it helped my kids stay focused because I wasn't done and waiting for them to finish.  Two stones with one bird.  

 

A= Pi (r*r)

(3.14 *18*18)*0.25 = (1017.36)*0.25 = 254.34

3.14 * 4.5* 4.5 = 63.585

254.34/63.585 = 4

 

I was curious to see how the math works, 1/4 of a 36" pizza = 4 X 9" pizzas.

Never argue with the math.  

 

I will say that 3 Chipotle burritos is quite impressive to me. I can eat a lot and a single burrito fills me up. 

 

Load up on veggies so there's hardly any room for the "bad" stuff. 

I went shopping last night and got a boatload (well, bag load) of veggies for meals and snacking on.  We also planned out our vegetable garden for the spring, so I'm hoping mid to end of summer will be full of good food.

 

You are going to crush this one Jitters!

 

P.S.  I always love your MegaMan themes.  Damn I love me some MegaMan.

 

 

Sadly that's the first place my mind went as well.  Glad I'm not the only one. 

Thank you.  I've always been a fan of the Blue Bomber.  

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STR: 2, DEX: 1, STA: 3, CON: 3, WIS: 2, CHA: 3

"If these people tell this story to their children as they sleep; then maybe someday they'll see a hero is just a man who knows he is free."

Good night and joy be to you all ~Jitters The. Clown

Current Challange: New Challenges Ahead!

Battle Log: Clowning around daily

Past Challenges: Leveling Up PvP Jump Rope Boss Continue? System Failure Systems Online Calling Rush Confirm Reset Select World Select Difficulty, Select Character, Repairs, Press Start, First Timer, Jump Rope PVP Challenge

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Last night was a success on the workout front.  As I mentioned, I got the whole family in on this 6WC.  My son is going between the Avenger workout and the Man Down from Naila Rey.  I'm going to be doing whatever grabs my fancy.  He will be switching to his soccer practices in two weeks, so he'll have that going for him.  Meals were better than normal.  I did have dessert last night, but it was a single orange and chocolate milano cookie.  I didn't meditate last night, but I did this morning.  

Status update:

 

Workout:

1/4 - Weekly

1/24 - 6WC

 

Meditate

1/5 - Weekly
1/30 - 6WC

 

Portion Control

Pass/Fail 3/21 - Weekly
Pass/Fail 3/126 - 6WC

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STR: 2, DEX: 1, STA: 3, CON: 3, WIS: 2, CHA: 3

"If these people tell this story to their children as they sleep; then maybe someday they'll see a hero is just a man who knows he is free."

Good night and joy be to you all ~Jitters The. Clown

Current Challange: New Challenges Ahead!

Battle Log: Clowning around daily

Past Challenges: Leveling Up PvP Jump Rope Boss Continue? System Failure Systems Online Calling Rush Confirm Reset Select World Select Difficulty, Select Character, Repairs, Press Start, First Timer, Jump Rope PVP Challenge

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I usually get 18" pizzas so I had to equate it to that in my brain... it's just one of those.  I feel like I could totally do that... then again my eating abilities with pizza are drastically larger than with other food types.  Me and pizza are just made for each other though hahah.

 

I love this challenge, Jitters!  Really taking the time to do this for you sounds like is what you need in your journey.  As others have said, I highly doubt this will actually affect your family-ing abilities.  In fact, it will likely benefit those things.

 

You're certainly off to a great start! :)

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A quarter of a 36" pizza...that's equivalent to a 9" pizza,....

 

A= Pi (r*r)

(3.14 *18*18)*0.25 = (1017.36)*0.25 = 254.34

3.14 * 4.5* 4.5 = 63.585

254.34/63.585 = 4

 

I was curious to see how the math works, 1/4 of a 36" pizza = 4 X 9" pizzas.

 

 

Never argue with the math. 

 

Derp. I even used the right formula, checked it twice, and...forgot to do x2 at the end (4x9" pizzas is an 18" pizza right? In a rush and don't have time to check.)

 

This is the reason why my current challenge is called "Naxius gets more INT" :P

 

I could totally do an 18" pizza in 10 minutes if we're allowed to throw up at the end!

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About that, yes.  And no throwing up after.  In fact, we had some more pizza...  

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STR: 2, DEX: 1, STA: 3, CON: 3, WIS: 2, CHA: 3

"If these people tell this story to their children as they sleep; then maybe someday they'll see a hero is just a man who knows he is free."

Good night and joy be to you all ~Jitters The. Clown

Current Challange: New Challenges Ahead!

Battle Log: Clowning around daily

Past Challenges: Leveling Up PvP Jump Rope Boss Continue? System Failure Systems Online Calling Rush Confirm Reset Select World Select Difficulty, Select Character, Repairs, Press Start, First Timer, Jump Rope PVP Challenge

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Status update: Man Down workout with JJ last night.  Pizzazz and Jitter Bug had a pillow fight.  Good times.  Got a 10 minute clear mind meditation in this morning.  My goodness was my brain scattered.  I've forgotten how much better my days go when I can think clearly.  Did well on meals yesterday.  I half figured I'd be feeling starved cutting back for the first few days.  I'm feeling good.  

 

Workout:

2/4 - Weekly

2/24 - 6WC

 

Meditate

2/5 - Weekly
2/30 - 6WC

 

Portion Control

Pass/Fail 6/21 - Weekly
Pass/Fail 6/126 - 6WC

Level 2 Warforged Druid

STR: 2, DEX: 1, STA: 3, CON: 3, WIS: 2, CHA: 3

"If these people tell this story to their children as they sleep; then maybe someday they'll see a hero is just a man who knows he is free."

Good night and joy be to you all ~Jitters The. Clown

Current Challange: New Challenges Ahead!

Battle Log: Clowning around daily

Past Challenges: Leveling Up PvP Jump Rope Boss Continue? System Failure Systems Online Calling Rush Confirm Reset Select World Select Difficulty, Select Character, Repairs, Press Start, First Timer, Jump Rope PVP Challenge

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Reporting in.

 

Workout: Didn't do anything last night.  Likely wont today either.  Looking at Friday and one of the weekend days.  

2/4 - Weekly

2/24 - 6WC

 

Meditate: Got a 15 minute prioritizing meditation in.  I have been over thinking things that are out of my control.  Time to move them to the bottom of the list.  

3/5 - Weekly
3/30 - 6WC

 

Portion Control: Been doing really well.  Because I give plasma, one of the things they do is weigh me.  I went from about 153 3 weeks ago to 145 as of yesterday.  Seems like it's helping.  My pants are feeling looser these days.  And we're only 4 days in.  I know it won't keep going like this, but I'm excited none the less.

Pass/Fail 9/21 - Weekly
Pass/Fail 9/126 - 6WC

Level 2 Warforged Druid

STR: 2, DEX: 1, STA: 3, CON: 3, WIS: 2, CHA: 3

"If these people tell this story to their children as they sleep; then maybe someday they'll see a hero is just a man who knows he is free."

Good night and joy be to you all ~Jitters The. Clown

Current Challange: New Challenges Ahead!

Battle Log: Clowning around daily

Past Challenges: Leveling Up PvP Jump Rope Boss Continue? System Failure Systems Online Calling Rush Confirm Reset Select World Select Difficulty, Select Character, Repairs, Press Start, First Timer, Jump Rope PVP Challenge

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Friday Report:

 

Workout: JJ and I are planning on the Robin workout tonight.    

2/4 - Weekly

2/24 - 6WC

 

Meditate: Got a 10 minute meditation in.  Kept seeing the next glass piece I am going to make.    

4/5 - Weekly
4/30 - 6WC

 

Portion Control: Did good again yesterday.  No snacks, and was full after a baked potato and salad.  

Pass/Fail 12/21 - Weekly
Pass/Fail 12/126 - 6WC

Level 2 Warforged Druid

STR: 2, DEX: 1, STA: 3, CON: 3, WIS: 2, CHA: 3

"If these people tell this story to their children as they sleep; then maybe someday they'll see a hero is just a man who knows he is free."

Good night and joy be to you all ~Jitters The. Clown

Current Challange: New Challenges Ahead!

Battle Log: Clowning around daily

Past Challenges: Leveling Up PvP Jump Rope Boss Continue? System Failure Systems Online Calling Rush Confirm Reset Select World Select Difficulty, Select Character, Repairs, Press Start, First Timer, Jump Rope PVP Challenge

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Weekend Report:

 

Workout:Got Friday's workout in, but got remarkably distracted Saturday and Sunday.      

3/4 - Weekly

3/24 - 6WC

 

Meditate: Got a second 10 minute clear mind in Friday evening and one in yesterday morning.  

6/5 - Weekly
6/30 - 6WC

 

Portion Control: Did good Friday and Saturday (and limited myself to only 2 beers at The Most Loathed Sat. evening), but overate on Sunday evening.  It's easy to do at my parents house.  My step dad is a phenomenal cook...  

Pass/Fail 20/21 - Weekly
Pass/Fail 20/126 - 6WC

Level 2 Warforged Druid

STR: 2, DEX: 1, STA: 3, CON: 3, WIS: 2, CHA: 3

"If these people tell this story to their children as they sleep; then maybe someday they'll see a hero is just a man who knows he is free."

Good night and joy be to you all ~Jitters The. Clown

Current Challange: New Challenges Ahead!

Battle Log: Clowning around daily

Past Challenges: Leveling Up PvP Jump Rope Boss Continue? System Failure Systems Online Calling Rush Confirm Reset Select World Select Difficulty, Select Character, Repairs, Press Start, First Timer, Jump Rope PVP Challenge

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Batwoman always has a way to make me smile.  Well done

 

Aaaaaa!  Can't believe I missed this!  Great to see you again, Jitters :D

I've been on hiatus, so I don't know how much I've missed, but I'm looking forward to following along on the challenge :)

Easy to do.  I haven't been on a challenge in months, so it became common not to look for me.  The point is, you're here now.  There's now getting away.  Ahahahahaha!  

 

I don't know if it's just me, but ever since Jitters came back to the Druids forum, I've started to have random 8-bit MegaMan music stuck in my head every freaking day.

There's nothing wrong with that.  

 

I am tired today.  I spent most of the night being thrown up on by my daughter.  I'm thinking she was partied out from her fun day at the water park and playing with her cousins.  Not much fun for Jitters at work, however.  I'm considering something more than coffee this morning.  We'll see how I'm doing at my first break.  

Level 2 Warforged Druid

STR: 2, DEX: 1, STA: 3, CON: 3, WIS: 2, CHA: 3

"If these people tell this story to their children as they sleep; then maybe someday they'll see a hero is just a man who knows he is free."

Good night and joy be to you all ~Jitters The. Clown

Current Challange: New Challenges Ahead!

Battle Log: Clowning around daily

Past Challenges: Leveling Up PvP Jump Rope Boss Continue? System Failure Systems Online Calling Rush Confirm Reset Select World Select Difficulty, Select Character, Repairs, Press Start, First Timer, Jump Rope PVP Challenge

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Daily Report:

 

Workout:That's a big 10-0, good buddy.  My health deteriorated over the course of the day yesterday and I was asleep 15 minutes after the kids went down at 8.  Right now, I feel like I got the business end of a 2x4.  My daughter is feeling 100% better, though, so I'm hopeful this will go away by the end of today.

0/4 - Weekly

3/24 - 6WC

 

Meditate: I did get in 10 minutes yesterday and this morning.  Clear mind both days.  It makes facing the day much easier.  

2/5 - Weekly
8/30 - 6WC

 

Portion Control: Really good.  Granted I didn't feel like eating much yesterday, I still feel like it's a win.  :)   

 

Pass/Fail 3/21 - Weekly
Pass/Fail 23/126 - 6WC

 

My son starts soccer tonight, so we're looking forward to that.  It's an indoor league at the rec center I usually go to, so I may go for a run while he's practicing.  Might turn out good for all of us.  

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STR: 2, DEX: 1, STA: 3, CON: 3, WIS: 2, CHA: 3

"If these people tell this story to their children as they sleep; then maybe someday they'll see a hero is just a man who knows he is free."

Good night and joy be to you all ~Jitters The. Clown

Current Challange: New Challenges Ahead!

Battle Log: Clowning around daily

Past Challenges: Leveling Up PvP Jump Rope Boss Continue? System Failure Systems Online Calling Rush Confirm Reset Select World Select Difficulty, Select Character, Repairs, Press Start, First Timer, Jump Rope PVP Challenge

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Daily Report:

 

Workout: Welp, I didn't do anything last night either, except get better.  Purged my stomach and was sleeping by 9.  I am feeling great today, so it's time to get back into a workout routine.  

0/4 - Weekly

3/24 - 6WC

 

Meditate: 10 minutes this morning.  Feeling good.  

3/5 - Weekly
9/30 - 6WC

 

Portion Control: Didn't really eat anything yesterday, so it was easy to do.  I did eat some dinner because I thought I should, but it was a small portion.

Pass/Fail 6/21 - Weekly
Pass/Fail 26/126 - 6WC

Level 2 Warforged Druid

STR: 2, DEX: 1, STA: 3, CON: 3, WIS: 2, CHA: 3

"If these people tell this story to their children as they sleep; then maybe someday they'll see a hero is just a man who knows he is free."

Good night and joy be to you all ~Jitters The. Clown

Current Challange: New Challenges Ahead!

Battle Log: Clowning around daily

Past Challenges: Leveling Up PvP Jump Rope Boss Continue? System Failure Systems Online Calling Rush Confirm Reset Select World Select Difficulty, Select Character, Repairs, Press Start, First Timer, Jump Rope PVP Challenge

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Daily Report:

 

Workout: Got it done last night.  Wife joined me as well.    

1/4 - Weekly

4/24 - 6WC

 

Meditate: 10 minutes this morning.  Mostly clear mind. Got distracted by thoughts of my sick daughter, but it's to be expected. 

4/5 - Weekly
10/30 - 6WC

 

Portion Control: Made it through the day being good on how much I ate.  Dinner was some beef and broccoli and sweet and sour chicken, but it wasn't a ton of it, like I normally would.  Feeling really good about this part of my challenge.  

Pass/Fail 9/21 - Weekly
Pass/Fail 29/126 - 6WC

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STR: 2, DEX: 1, STA: 3, CON: 3, WIS: 2, CHA: 3

"If these people tell this story to their children as they sleep; then maybe someday they'll see a hero is just a man who knows he is free."

Good night and joy be to you all ~Jitters The. Clown

Current Challange: New Challenges Ahead!

Battle Log: Clowning around daily

Past Challenges: Leveling Up PvP Jump Rope Boss Continue? System Failure Systems Online Calling Rush Confirm Reset Select World Select Difficulty, Select Character, Repairs, Press Start, First Timer, Jump Rope PVP Challenge

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