Teancum Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Things have gotten crazy busy recently, and so fitness has kind of taken a back seat. I wish I could make it more of a priority, but I just can't right now. I've realized with my past challenges, that I want to try to do everything, and then I end of doing nothing. So this time, my goal is to do SOMETHING. Even if it's not my highest priority, I can do SOMETHING to improve my health each day, and something is better than nothing. So this challenge is bare bones simple. No theme, no fancy goals, just hanging on and trying to squeeze in what I can to keep leveling up, even if it is slowly. Goals: 1. Push, Pull, Squat, Core. Do one set of one of these movements each day. Make sure I do one of each movement by the end of each week. 2. Eat one healthy meal each day. For purposes of this challenge, a healthy meal has real vegetables and is less than 750 cal. End. 3 Quote "You can have what you want, or you can have something better" Character Page Current Challenge Spoiler Previous challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 PACT challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 To set an example for my patients and my family. To no longer feel inferior or held back because of my weight. To gain more confidence and be proud of my appearance. Starting Weight: 290 lbs Main Quest: Reach my Ideal Body Weight of 190 lbs Link to comment
Akura Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 You do something, I follow someone, everything's shiny! In my challenge I work on a similar topic, so I'm exicited to see how you'll be doing. 1 Quote The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way. Instagram food log Link to comment
Teancum Posted October 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 Week 0 day 1 Push 1 healthy meal 1 Quote "You can have what you want, or you can have something better" Character Page Current Challenge Spoiler Previous challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 PACT challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 To set an example for my patients and my family. To no longer feel inferior or held back because of my weight. To gain more confidence and be proud of my appearance. Starting Weight: 290 lbs Main Quest: Reach my Ideal Body Weight of 190 lbs Link to comment
Teancum Posted October 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2016 I'm still here! My goals have been going ok. I did miss a couple days of the exercises, but if I can get pulls in today, then I'll at least have completed one set of each movement throughout the week. I also had a meal with vegetables each day. I haven't been tracking the calories, but they haven't been huge. 2 Quote "You can have what you want, or you can have something better" Character Page Current Challenge Spoiler Previous challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 PACT challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 To set an example for my patients and my family. To no longer feel inferior or held back because of my weight. To gain more confidence and be proud of my appearance. Starting Weight: 290 lbs Main Quest: Reach my Ideal Body Weight of 190 lbs Link to comment
LydiaJaybird Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 Big supporter of the something>nothing thing. You got this Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Level 1 Half-elf Assassin STR 2 | DEX 3 | STA 1 | CON 1 | WIS 2 | CHA 1 'From flabby geek to Sheik and Mystique' Instagram: LJaybirdfly Current Challenge: Link to comment
fastergrace Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Yess, making the things happen. Following along. Quote fastergrace, Level 5 Assasin Current weight: 255.8 lbs | Staring weight: 264 lbs | Goal weight: 145 lbs Current Challenge | Daily Battle Log | MFP Food Diary (Be my friend!) "YOU NEED TO BELIEVE IN THINGS THAT AREN'T TRUE. HOW ELSE CAN THEY BECOME?" -Death (Terry Prachett - Hogfather) Link to comment
Teancum Posted November 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 I haven't been eating very well overall due to call schedules and Halloween candy, but I have at least been fitting vegetables into at least 1 meal per day. Missed Monday for exercise, but yesterday I did a set of dips for my pushing in my call room before bed, so that was something! 2 Quote "You can have what you want, or you can have something better" Character Page Current Challenge Spoiler Previous challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 PACT challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 To set an example for my patients and my family. To no longer feel inferior or held back because of my weight. To gain more confidence and be proud of my appearance. Starting Weight: 290 lbs Main Quest: Reach my Ideal Body Weight of 190 lbs Link to comment
Manarelle Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Are things calming down at all? Has the second week been any better for getting those movements in? Quote Manarelle the Level 60 Amazon Assassin Challenges: 1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, Current Link to comment
Teancum Posted November 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 I'm still here! But I'm definitely in a huge rut. Some of it is being busy, but a lot of it is just laziness. And it's not just with health either. Hoping I can get out of it soon. I have not been eating healthy really at all. I have put in one or two reps of exercises sporadically, so that's not nothing. I've also managed to drop a couple pounds despite everything, I think because I'm on l my feet all day now. 2 Quote "You can have what you want, or you can have something better" Character Page Current Challenge Spoiler Previous challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 PACT challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 To set an example for my patients and my family. To no longer feel inferior or held back because of my weight. To gain more confidence and be proud of my appearance. Starting Weight: 290 lbs Main Quest: Reach my Ideal Body Weight of 190 lbs Link to comment
Manarelle Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 It's hard to summon willpower when you're exhausted from being busy. Any sign of things slowing down soon? Do what you can, when you can... and we'll keep poking you occasionally to make sure you haven't fallen off the face of the world. 1 Quote Manarelle the Level 60 Amazon Assassin Challenges: 1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, Current Link to comment
Teancum Posted November 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Here I said I was going to work on the mini more, and then I go and hurt my back again I don't even know what set it off, so that's frustrating. Doing some of my back exercises though. I so wish exercise was a way to unwind for me like it is for some of my classmates. Unfortunately for me it's eating crap and watching Netflix. I have been trying to at least record the crap I'm eating though, and somehow I've still been dropping a few pounds. 2 Quote "You can have what you want, or you can have something better" Character Page Current Challenge Spoiler Previous challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 PACT challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 To set an example for my patients and my family. To no longer feel inferior or held back because of my weight. To gain more confidence and be proud of my appearance. Starting Weight: 290 lbs Main Quest: Reach my Ideal Body Weight of 190 lbs Link to comment
Manarelle Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Sorry to hear about your back, that's frustrating that it happened just as you wanted to do more of the minis. As far as exercising being a way to unwind, maybe try different things? Doing cardio was always a huge struggle for me, and I thought I just hated exercise, until I tried out weightlifting and parkour. As far as the food, they do say that observation changes the thing being observed... maybe you're being more mindful about the crap you're eating? Quote Manarelle the Level 60 Amazon Assassin Challenges: 1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, Current Link to comment
LydiaJaybird Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 I feel you so hard on Netflix & noms to unwind. When I'm stressed, I don't want to exercise like those lucky people - I want to stuff my face with crab rangoon & watch my favorite shows Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk 2 Quote Level 1 Half-elf Assassin STR 2 | DEX 3 | STA 1 | CON 1 | WIS 2 | CHA 1 'From flabby geek to Sheik and Mystique' Instagram: LJaybirdfly Current Challenge: Link to comment
Teancum Posted November 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Yah I'm still out to find some form of exercise I truly like. I enjoy walking/hiking, but they take more time than I usually have available, and are harder in the winter. I would like to try out some kind of parkour or martial arts class or something, but again, tough to get a regular time with being on call and things. Excuses, I know, but it feels like the reality right now 2 Quote "You can have what you want, or you can have something better" Character Page Current Challenge Spoiler Previous challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 PACT challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 To set an example for my patients and my family. To no longer feel inferior or held back because of my weight. To gain more confidence and be proud of my appearance. Starting Weight: 290 lbs Main Quest: Reach my Ideal Body Weight of 190 lbs Link to comment
Manarelle Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 43 minutes ago, The Scarlet Pimpernel said: Yah I'm still out to find some form of exercise I truly like. I enjoy walking/hiking, but they take more time than I usually have available, and are harder in the winter. I would like to try out some kind of parkour or martial arts class or something, but again, tough to get a regular time with being on call and things. Excuses, I know, but it feels like the reality right now Pft. Sometimes excuses are legitimate reasons. I totally hear you on now wanting to go out during winter - part of my xmas gift to myself is going to be a treadmill. Not as fun as walking outdoors in the fall, but now that it's below freezing....? Ugh. And it might be worth it to look into the parkour/martial arts. A lot of places that offer adult classes recognize that schedules don't always work well and offer walk-ins or flex classes. The place I go to offers a punch card option so you can just drop in at the appropriate level class when you have time. You never know if you don't ask! 1 Quote Manarelle the Level 60 Amazon Assassin Challenges: 1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, Current Link to comment
Teancum Posted November 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2016 On 21/11/2016 at 5:09 PM, Manarelle said: The place I go to offers a punch card option so you can just drop in at the appropriate level class when you have time. You never know if you don't ask! That's cool! I should definitely look around more. 1 Quote "You can have what you want, or you can have something better" Character Page Current Challenge Spoiler Previous challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 PACT challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 To set an example for my patients and my family. To no longer feel inferior or held back because of my weight. To gain more confidence and be proud of my appearance. Starting Weight: 290 lbs Main Quest: Reach my Ideal Body Weight of 190 lbs Link to comment
Teancum Posted November 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 I decided I am taking a real break this next challenge, instead of these pretend breaks. Hopefully I'll be able to find some motivation after the Christmas rush, and be ready to start the new year of right! 1 Quote "You can have what you want, or you can have something better" Character Page Current Challenge Spoiler Previous challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 PACT challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 To set an example for my patients and my family. To no longer feel inferior or held back because of my weight. To gain more confidence and be proud of my appearance. Starting Weight: 290 lbs Main Quest: Reach my Ideal Body Weight of 190 lbs Link to comment
Manarelle Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Look forward to hearing from you again in 2017. Enjoy the break, and feel free to stop in and say hi! 1 Quote Manarelle the Level 60 Amazon Assassin Challenges: 1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, Current Link to comment
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