RES Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 I've always had a thing for mirrors, just not in the way most people think...While I cannot stand to look in one, mirror images of something are like my personal quirk...most people pay attention to the repetition like 12/12/12 in dates...I look for the mirror like 5/1/15 (yes, that is why I chose that day to get married )This is my 11th challenge - my 'mirror' challenge (okay, I know, but for the purpose of this it is!) I have a short term goal to lose 20 lbs by my birthday, which is 10/31 (explain much? LOL) while I know it shouldn't matter, it will help me make peace with what I see when I look in the mirror...will also help me not have to buy new clothes because these are getting snug. The only real issue I have with food (besides that I love it) is my occasional cheats (aka ice cream) occasionally become too frequent! These need to be limited to no more than once a week if that. Otherwise we're very good about staying Paleo. I've started getting up and working on the elliptical again, which is cleared by my chiropractor...I really want to start incorporating kettlebells in there too a couple times a week...nothing outrageous to start, just the basics. I need to continue to work on the work-life balance...I can easily stay at work till 7pm, that's not healthy, especially considering I have an hour drive (one way) I've been doing fairly well at leaving at 5:30, earlier on days I have to see the chiropractor...the world has not come to an end and nothing imploded...I need to continue this...also need to continue to work on my course so I can finish by the end of the year, at least 30 minutes three days a week. So, goals this go round are1. limit cheats, no more than once a week2. continue working out at least 3 times a week, work on incorporating kettlebells3. continue to leave work on time and work on course this is working towards my longer-short term goal of losing 20 lbs, without losing my mind in the process (assuming I had one to lose) Track in MFP to get a idea of how much protein and carbs I am consuming, as well as calories 6 Quote RES...and I want to live days worth dying for Current: RES: Holiday Struggle Spoiler Really Eclectic Scorpio, Level 80 |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|26|27|28|29|30|31|32|33|34|35|36|37|38|39|40|41|42|43|44|45|46|47|48|49|50|51|52|53|54|55|56|57|58|59|60|61|62|63|64|65|66|67|68|69|70|71|72|73|74|75|76|77|78|79|80|81|82|83|84|85|86| | My Character Page | Tracking Spreadsheet | My Blog | Growth happens when you care more about the well being of your future self than the comfort of your present self! "Pass on what you have learned. Strength, mastery. But weakness, folly, failure also. Yes, failure most of all. The greatest teacher, failure is." -Yoda Link to comment
spooky Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Following along again! Love the quote in your post (obviously ) and the challenge theme! You are going to rock this challenge!!! 1 Quote level 21 magic cat druid, doodlie for life sucking at something is the first step to being sort of good at something past challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Current (old) Battle Log, Battle Log Link to comment
fleaball Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Woohoo! 1 Quote Level 69 Battle Kitten Battle Log | Current Challenge MyFitnessPal | Fitbit | Duolingo Ici je vis la vie que j'ai choisie Je suis partie pour reconstruire ma vie C'est dit, c'est ainsi Link to comment
DarK_RaideR Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 3 Quote Lvl 56 Madman Link to comment
T2sarahconnor Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 SuBbed of course! Where are we going to celebrate your birthday? 1 Quote Level 36 Ranger Sorcerer Current challenge Link to comment
RES Posted July 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 SuBbed of course! Where are we going to celebrate your birthday?Would love to in NOLASent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk Quote RES...and I want to live days worth dying for Current: RES: Holiday Struggle Spoiler Really Eclectic Scorpio, Level 80 |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|26|27|28|29|30|31|32|33|34|35|36|37|38|39|40|41|42|43|44|45|46|47|48|49|50|51|52|53|54|55|56|57|58|59|60|61|62|63|64|65|66|67|68|69|70|71|72|73|74|75|76|77|78|79|80|81|82|83|84|85|86| | My Character Page | Tracking Spreadsheet | My Blog | Growth happens when you care more about the well being of your future self than the comfort of your present self! "Pass on what you have learned. Strength, mastery. But weakness, folly, failure also. Yes, failure most of all. The greatest teacher, failure is." -Yoda Link to comment
T2sarahconnor Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Northern Louisiana? Quote Level 36 Ranger Sorcerer Current challenge Link to comment
RES Posted July 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Northern Louisiana?New Orleans LASent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk Quote RES...and I want to live days worth dying for Current: RES: Holiday Struggle Spoiler Really Eclectic Scorpio, Level 80 |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|26|27|28|29|30|31|32|33|34|35|36|37|38|39|40|41|42|43|44|45|46|47|48|49|50|51|52|53|54|55|56|57|58|59|60|61|62|63|64|65|66|67|68|69|70|71|72|73|74|75|76|77|78|79|80|81|82|83|84|85|86| | My Character Page | Tracking Spreadsheet | My Blog | Growth happens when you care more about the well being of your future self than the comfort of your present self! "Pass on what you have learned. Strength, mastery. But weakness, folly, failure also. Yes, failure most of all. The greatest teacher, failure is." -Yoda Link to comment
Countess D'If Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 I had to set an alarm for 5:00, because my office mates leave at 4:30, so I'd be sitting around working and I'd get a call from The Marine, "Are you coming home?""Yeah, in a sec. What's up?""It's 8:00.""I'll be right home." 3 Quote My Blog | To-Read | @i_ate_the_bar | fitbit Link to comment
petefeet Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Along for the journey. 1 Quote Race: Halfling Class: Rebel Recruit 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th Current Challenge Writer's Guild Fictionfirst Used Books (Feel free to like my page!) Link to comment
TankGrrl Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 I also struggle to leave on time. I manage 15 people and that quiet time at the end of the day when they've all gone home feels like the only time I get sh*t done. Plus I also study on top. Following along to see how you are going to slay these goals. Good luck! Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Quote Level 10 - Ironborn sellsword Weight loss goal: 90kg --> 70kg Endurance goal: non-stop 5km Power goal: 10 full form pushups Find me: My Fitness Pal | Fitbit | Feb 16 challenge "I don't want to have a dozen sons. I want to have adventures" ~ Asha Greyjoy Link to comment
RES Posted July 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I find it hard to believe you would be watching us from some rooftop...I fully expect you would be right there in the middle of the action I had to set an alarm for 5:00, because my office mates leave at 4:30, so I'd be sitting around working and I'd get a call from The Marine, "Are you coming home?""Yeah, in a sec. What's up?""It's 8:00.""I'll be right home."this is me, sans phone call...since my wife is just as bad as I am about it, her job is just closer to the house... Along for the journey.wooot!! I also struggle to leave on time. I manage 15 people and that quiet time at the end of the day when they've all gone home feels like the only time I get sh*t done.Plus I also study on top.Following along to see how you are going to slay these goals. Good luck! Exactly! I have 2 departments I'm in charge of, plus work in the accounting department...my staff is in and out of my door so much I swear it needs to be revolving so at least I'd get a breeze! Got the tickets on hold for my trip to CT, will have the money tomorrow for them...booked my room...sailor son called to ask what day I'm coming in on...he's a bit excited too...still top in his class! (of course ) 9 Quote RES...and I want to live days worth dying for Current: RES: Holiday Struggle Spoiler Really Eclectic Scorpio, Level 80 |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|26|27|28|29|30|31|32|33|34|35|36|37|38|39|40|41|42|43|44|45|46|47|48|49|50|51|52|53|54|55|56|57|58|59|60|61|62|63|64|65|66|67|68|69|70|71|72|73|74|75|76|77|78|79|80|81|82|83|84|85|86| | My Character Page | Tracking Spreadsheet | My Blog | Growth happens when you care more about the well being of your future self than the comfort of your present self! "Pass on what you have learned. Strength, mastery. But weakness, folly, failure also. Yes, failure most of all. The greatest teacher, failure is." -Yoda Link to comment
T2sarahconnor Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 New Orleans LASent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using TapatalkEpic meet up place. I am up for a birthday bash! 1 Quote Level 36 Ranger Sorcerer Current challenge Link to comment
petefeet Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Got the tickets on hold for my trip to CT, will have the money tomorrow for them...booked my room...sailor son called to ask what day I'm coming in on...he's a bit excited too...still top in his class! (of course ) So glad this trip is happening for the two of you!!! 1 Quote Race: Halfling Class: Rebel Recruit 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th Current Challenge Writer's Guild Fictionfirst Used Books (Feel free to like my page!) Link to comment
Teirin Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Woohoo trip! Nice simple goals this round. Setting an alarm to leave work. Nice. I should try that. 1 Quote Behave yourself, badly if necessary. Current Challenge Judo - Shodan My Character Link to comment
RES Posted July 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Just leaving this here...I love this woman! http://www.strongcoffey.com/how-to-turn-criticism-real-or-imagined-into-self-care/ Will catch up with everyone this weekend, work is crazy 3 Quote RES...and I want to live days worth dying for Current: RES: Holiday Struggle Spoiler Really Eclectic Scorpio, Level 80 |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|26|27|28|29|30|31|32|33|34|35|36|37|38|39|40|41|42|43|44|45|46|47|48|49|50|51|52|53|54|55|56|57|58|59|60|61|62|63|64|65|66|67|68|69|70|71|72|73|74|75|76|77|78|79|80|81|82|83|84|85|86| | My Character Page | Tracking Spreadsheet | My Blog | Growth happens when you care more about the well being of your future self than the comfort of your present self! "Pass on what you have learned. Strength, mastery. But weakness, folly, failure also. Yes, failure most of all. The greatest teacher, failure is." -Yoda Link to comment
RES Posted July 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Found an interesting link in a tech article I was reading about apps. I love lists and checking things off of them, so this may be worth checking out sometimes...has an RPG component to it so I thought some may be interested HabitRPGEdited my challenge to add tracking on MFP3 workouts done during this 'off' week Food has been good, no cheats, some sort of banana 'ice cream' last nightSocial 'thing' later today...work stuff to work on some more today, coursework to get done...stalling is on the agenda today! LOL 5 Quote RES...and I want to live days worth dying for Current: RES: Holiday Struggle Spoiler Really Eclectic Scorpio, Level 80 |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|26|27|28|29|30|31|32|33|34|35|36|37|38|39|40|41|42|43|44|45|46|47|48|49|50|51|52|53|54|55|56|57|58|59|60|61|62|63|64|65|66|67|68|69|70|71|72|73|74|75|76|77|78|79|80|81|82|83|84|85|86| | My Character Page | Tracking Spreadsheet | My Blog | Growth happens when you care more about the well being of your future self than the comfort of your present self! "Pass on what you have learned. Strength, mastery. But weakness, folly, failure also. Yes, failure most of all. The greatest teacher, failure is." -Yoda Link to comment
Teirin Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Habit RPG is cool. I've been using it for a while. 1 Quote Behave yourself, badly if necessary. Current Challenge Judo - Shodan My Character Link to comment
petefeet Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Social 'thing' later today...work stuff to work on some more today, coursework to get done...stalling is on the agenda today! LOL I've been known to turn stalling into a Art form <g>. 3 Quote Race: Halfling Class: Rebel Recruit 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th Current Challenge Writer's Guild Fictionfirst Used Books (Feel free to like my page!) Link to comment
fleaball Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 I just signed up for HabitRPG. I have no idea what I'm doing other than procrastinating with it, but woo. 1 Quote Level 69 Battle Kitten Battle Log | Current Challenge MyFitnessPal | Fitbit | Duolingo Ici je vis la vie que j'ai choisie Je suis partie pour reconstruire ma vie C'est dit, c'est ainsi Link to comment
DarK_RaideR Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 I think ShadowLion has been into HabitRPG for a while and is quite excited about it, look her up. Myself, it never kept me for long... 1 Quote Lvl 56 Madman Link to comment
RES Posted July 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Habit RPG is cool. I've been using it for a while. I just signed up for HabitRPG. I have no idea what I'm doing other than procrastinating with it, but woo. I think ShadowLion has been into HabitRPG for a while and is quite excited about it, look her up. Myself, it never kept me for long...I haven't actually done anything with it yet I keep meaning to but, time? life? I've been known to turn stalling into a Art form <g>. I can relate to this...and somehow manage to get it done still...not sure how that works yet... Worked out this morningLogged food todayPut in the recipe for my granola, damn that's a lotta carbs! Glad I didn't eat a whole serving nowDown to two visits a week to the chiropractor, still not totally cleared thoughNo homework done today 3 Quote RES...and I want to live days worth dying for Current: RES: Holiday Struggle Spoiler Really Eclectic Scorpio, Level 80 |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|26|27|28|29|30|31|32|33|34|35|36|37|38|39|40|41|42|43|44|45|46|47|48|49|50|51|52|53|54|55|56|57|58|59|60|61|62|63|64|65|66|67|68|69|70|71|72|73|74|75|76|77|78|79|80|81|82|83|84|85|86| | My Character Page | Tracking Spreadsheet | My Blog | Growth happens when you care more about the well being of your future self than the comfort of your present self! "Pass on what you have learned. Strength, mastery. But weakness, folly, failure also. Yes, failure most of all. The greatest teacher, failure is." -Yoda Link to comment
fleaball Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 If it makes you feel better, I deleted my account ten minutes later. I'm terrible at RPG things and trying to figure it out would've just been another way to justify procrastinating. 2 Quote Level 69 Battle Kitten Battle Log | Current Challenge MyFitnessPal | Fitbit | Duolingo Ici je vis la vie que j'ai choisie Je suis partie pour reconstruire ma vie C'est dit, c'est ainsi Link to comment
fleaball Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII'm gonna hug you in a week! =D 1 Quote Level 69 Battle Kitten Battle Log | Current Challenge MyFitnessPal | Fitbit | Duolingo Ici je vis la vie que j'ai choisie Je suis partie pour reconstruire ma vie C'est dit, c'est ainsi Link to comment
RES Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII'm gonna hug you in a week! =DHappy dance (_/_)(_\_)Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk 1 Quote RES...and I want to live days worth dying for Current: RES: Holiday Struggle Spoiler Really Eclectic Scorpio, Level 80 |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|26|27|28|29|30|31|32|33|34|35|36|37|38|39|40|41|42|43|44|45|46|47|48|49|50|51|52|53|54|55|56|57|58|59|60|61|62|63|64|65|66|67|68|69|70|71|72|73|74|75|76|77|78|79|80|81|82|83|84|85|86| | My Character Page | Tracking Spreadsheet | My Blog | Growth happens when you care more about the well being of your future self than the comfort of your present self! "Pass on what you have learned. Strength, mastery. But weakness, folly, failure also. Yes, failure most of all. The greatest teacher, failure is." -Yoda Link to comment
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