JacenRKohler Builds a Less Massive Core for the Mass Effect Drive

[JacenRKohler]

 

Commander Shepard called, seems like Tali is off the Normandy helping rebuild her home world.

The Mass Effect Core has fallen into disarray in her absence, and it's up to me to fix it.

Main Problem: The Core is too Massive and not very Effective. This means that the core effects my daily activities and its mass gets in the way.

So I need to work on my core and make it less massive and more effective.

 

Main Quest: Loose 20 Lbs by the end of the challenge.

I am 250ish lbs as of 2015-July-24, I want to be 230 by 2015-Sep-06

Specific: 20 lbs.

Measurable: My weight will be logged daily on a custom Google Docs Form.

Achievable: It averages to 3 1/3 lbs per week. That is tough, but doable.

Relevant: Most of this weight is likely to come from my gut, makeing my core more efficient.

Time-Bound: I must reach this goal by 2015-Sep-06.

Measurement: Pass/Fail

Reward: Pass = +2 CHA, Fail = 0

 

Side Quest One (1): Eat right

I will be on a modified Paleo diet. 

Specific: Anything that grows on a plant is ok. No process sugars or carbs.

Measurable: Three times between Sun and Sat. Doing 4 a week doesn't make up for 2 the previous week.

Achievable: Yes. I did this program once several years ago. I'm certain I can do it again.

Relevant: Cutting carbs and sugars will help get my weight down.

Time-Bound: Until 2015-Sep-06

Measurement: A = 7 days/week B = 6 days/week, C = 4 days/week, D = 2 days/week, F = 1 times

Reward: A = +2 CON, B = +1.5 CON, C = +1 CON, D = +.5 CON, F = 0

 

Side Quest Two: Hit the gym

Specific: Twice a week on Tue & Thur

Measurable: Results will be documents on a custom Google docs Form and HabitRPG.

Achievable: I'll be at class on Tue and Thur

Relevant: This will build muscle that will help burn fat.

Time-Bound: 2x+ per week Tue&Thur

Measurement: A = Tue&Thur B = 2x+ any other days of the week C = 1x a week  F = 0 times

Reward: A = +2 STR, B = +1.5 STR, C = +1 STR, F = 0

 

Side Quest Three: Meditate Daily

Specific: Take 10 min every day

Measurable: Results will be documents on a custom Google docs Form and HabitRPG.

Achievable: I just have to remember to do it.

Relevant: Being less stressed will allow my body to see that it doesn't really need all this fat.

Time-Bound: Every day

Measurement: A = 7 days/week B = 6 days/week C = 4 days/week F = <4 days/week

Reward: A = +2 WIS, B = +1.5 WIS, C = +1 WIS, D = +.5 WIS, F = 0

 

Life Quest: Stop biting my nails for the duration of this challenge.

Seriously, this literally hurts. I want to stop but haven't had the nerve to commit to it.

I'm hoping the habit will form over the challenge and carry over for life.

I'm going to start carrying a nail clipper so I can use that instead of biting if I absolutely must make them shorter.

I'm also going to buy a nail brush so I can get the dirt out from underneath so that doesn't tempt my to chew them.

If it comes down to it, I'll wear gloves all day. That's not something I want to do, but if I have to get that drastic about it I will.

Specific: Nails do not touch teeth.

Measurable: Results will be documents on a custom Google docs Form and HabitRPG.

Achievable: yes, I can do this.

Relevant: This is going to be hard as heck, but I'll do the glove option even if I look ridiculous.

Time-Bound: the duration of this challenge.

Measurement: A = 0 times per day, B = Once per day, C = twice per day, D = three times per day, F = More than three times per day

Reward: A = +2 CHA, B = +1.5 CHA, C = +1 CHA, D = +.5 CHA, F = 0

 

Motivation: 

I want to provide a better life for my partner. I can't do that if i'm this overweight.

[SolitaryOrchid]

Following.

[Blaidd]

love the mass effect theme. 

 

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Good Luck with your challenge

AB xx

[JacenRKohler]

Thanks Blaidd.

I don't feel boxed in at all. I figure I'll do what works for me and if that fits with a groups goals than we can team up.

Sounds like a win win to me.

[JacenRKohler]

Week One, Day One

 

Weighed in at 250.6 lbs.

Body measurements are as follows in inches.

Chest: 45.25in

Stomach: 46in

Upper Arm: 15.5in

Thigh: 24.75in

Neck: 16.25in

Made it to the gym. Did some weight machines to try and build muscle to burn fat. Started with 1 set of 6 reps.

Had 2 Banana's for breakfast.

I did chew on my nails in the mornings, so I failed that part. But I was able to refrain from useing that as an excuse to bite them more throughout the day.

Did my meditation.

Been nibbling on broccoli and snap peas all day.

I saw Blaidd's min quest about SMART goals. I think I meet all those, so yay for automatic +1 WIS in six weeks.
Dinner was some grilled turkey and broccoli with fruit for dessert..

I succeeded in not having any carbs or sugars.

[JacenRKohler]

Week One, Day Two

 

I made it to the gym. since yesterday seemed easy enough I bumped up to one set of 8 reps. That was noticeably harder.

Had an apple and some beef for breakfast.

Another apple for lunch.

Lots of broccoli and broccoli cheese soup for dinner.

[bim]

Mass effect, ha, I love that too! I totally read your post above as, "Had an apple and some beer for breakfast."

Glad to see you're emphasizing strength training with such an aggressive weight loss goal. Good luck!

[JacenRKohler]

Week One Day Three

[JacenRKohler]

Week One Day 4

 

I made it to the gym. That makes Tue& Thur, so I get an A for this week. I did twice the sets as I did on Tue. It was tough, but I feel great!

Had a sandwich sans bread for breakfast.

I did my meditations.

Two apples for lunch.

[JacenRKohler]

Week Two Day One

 

Weighed in at 242.4 lbs

38%

38%

Body Measurements are as follows:

Chest: 45 in

Stomach: 46.25 lbs

Upper Arm: 15.25

Thigh: 27

Neck: 16

 

I got all As on my side quests last week.

Now for week two.

[Luciana Valerosa Culming]

How was your second week?