Wallace Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hey Guys, So a bit about me, I'm a third year Geneticist at the University of York and was sequencing mammoth DNA with my supervisor. Though, over Christmas I had something of a crisis and had to take some time out to reflect / something about defensive positions. I have 8 months until I return to complete my studies and I damn well want to make sure that they're used properly. Hence, I'm kind of living a sandbox mode. I have absolutely no commitments to anything other than my body and mind. I wanted to document my progress using NF because I need the motivation... plus I've always wanted to join the community. Oh also, it's probably best to mention that I've utterly slaughtered my cardio fitness with a 40/50 a day smoking habit & have barely moved a muscle beyond dancing in clubs. Obviously, I am in pretty bad shape. There's a few things I had in mind regarding habits (and would be happy to take recommendations): Quit smoking. Visiting the gym 3 times a week minimum... Ideally 4. I have a workout that I used before. I've finally put up a punchbag, which I would like to hope I can spend 30 minutes a day on, perhaps not all at once. Take an hour out of my day to learn something, I'm thinking a language at the moment. I know it's going to be a tough climb to develop these habits BUT I have total freedom and really no excuse beyond "I just couldn't be bothered". Eventually, I'd like to go abroad to do 6 weeks of something epic. Right now, I'm looking at training to box in the Rafael Trejo gym in Cuba, but I'm open to suggestions. I hear the gym welcomes travellers and the accommodation is pretty affordable if you know where to look. So the story is, I'm petite and weak. I'd like to find some extra confidence and push myself to achieve something pretty spectacular during my 8 months of freedom. Cheers :-] Look like a Lady, Think like a Dude, Work like a Boss. Link to comment
Beanalicious1 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Haha, wow, that's a pretty hefty smoking habit. I've heard smoking is pretty hard to kick, but reading over your intro you seem like the kind of person that can kick it if you really want. It sounds like you've got a good plan, focus on your health and have some adventures. I think if you stick to that, and don't get too bothered if you slip up occasionally, you're going to do everything you're looking to do and more! Rock on, you got this Level 1 Half-Giant Adventurer(STR) -3 (DEX) -2 (STA) -1 (CON) -2 (WIS) -3 (CHA) -4 Goals - 50 concurrent push-ups, 10 concurrent pull-ups, lose 80lbsNoli timere - Mundus mihi est. Link to comment
Wallace Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Cheers Ben :-) Where's best to keep track of what I'm doing? I lost a few handy links I was sent yesterday. Mostly, I'm after feedback to keep me on my toes. Look like a Lady, Think like a Dude, Work like a Boss. Link to comment
Karma Stu Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Woo another UK science rebel! Welcome along and good luck with the goals!! Karma StuLevel 1 Human RangerSTR: 2 I DEX: 3 I STA: 3 I CON: 2 I WIS: 3 I CHA: 2Karma restored "You have to want it more than you want to continue feeling comfortable, and until you do, you're not going to change a damn thing - no matter how much you lament not being or doing what you 'want'." - Evicious Link to comment
Laureleye Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Cheers Ben :-) Where's best to keep track of what I'm doing? I lost a few handy links I was sent yesterday. Mostly, I'm after feedback to keep me on my toes. The "battle logs" forum. The hardest part of the workout is lacing up your shoes'"10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Current Challenge |INTJ | MFP | FitBit Link to comment
Kalia Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 *waves* hi fellow UK science rebels! Good luck with your plans Kalia x Link to comment
Eats-Own-Tail Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 welcome. i too smoke alot. rollups. i find a great app to use is "smokefree" by the nhs in the uk. u might not have it where you are but it basically tells you how long you have quit for and how much money you have saved,. here is my blog, which i have made to avoid spamming the forum with all my little updates: http://toblackmarsh.blogspot.co.uk/ Link to comment
Wallace Posted February 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Cheers guys :-) I've cut down quite a bit... Maybe 25 a week? I'm feeling pretty groggy right now but it'll change. Look like a Lady, Think like a Dude, Work like a Boss. Link to comment
Michael_Blacksmith Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I am going to start combating my bad habits with a quit workout maybe that would help with quitting smoking? Essentially whenever I check my phone for texts/e-mails I have to do 2 pull-ups, and 5 pushups. I keep my phone on silent all the time so it isn't distracting. Maybe do a quick workout every time you have a craving and then skip a craving every other time would help... At the least it would make you get active Race - Elf STR - 3 DEX - 2Class - Ranger STA - 3 CON - 2Level - 0 WIS - 3 CHA - 2 Link to comment
Woollbert Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Yay! Another UK member! and a northerner AND a scientist! North East lab worker here, good luck with your goals! Level 2 Skinny Fat Genasi Adventurer2.5 STR | 3 DEX | 3.5 STA | 4.5 CON | 7 WIS | 2.5 CHAChallenges: Episode 1, Episode 2,"The course of history is determined not by battles, but by the actions of the individual" - Jim Butcher Link to comment
harooneous Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Ahhh geneticist-its like having inside an inside informant (kidding). I used to smoke-quit 3-4ish years ago after years of off and on smoking-something inside of me just said "no more" if you listen something inside of you might say the same thing. Anyway-I quit cold turkey-. You'll quit when you are ready. Link to comment
terrormortus Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Welcome to the Rebellion. In terms of a language I would recommend Duolingo. It's free and I've been using it for a few weeks and it seems to be helping quite a bit. Level 5 Orc Citizen Soldier STR 7.5|DEX 9.5|STA 11|CON 12|WIS 20.5|CHA 8.5 Old Challenges 15/4 3/6 7/25 "Do it now." Link to comment
Wallace Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 @Michael, that's a really good idea! Unfortunately I've only just seen this and I've already kicked the habit. I will certainly use this for other goals. @Woolbert haha what lab are you in? I'm currently in the science park @harooneous that's exactly what happened, something inside knew it was time and it was pretty easy actually. I was ready. Very happy about this. I've not had a single craving :-) @Terrormortus Cheers for the tip, I've already got the software unfortunately… I've just been totally sucked in by Traktor! I've still got to pick something epic to do abroad for 6 week. Does anyone have any ideas? I think the cuban boxing gym would be great, I'm just worried that my gender will be a massive barrier. Cheers x Look like a Lady, Think like a Dude, Work like a Boss. Link to comment
Irish Oisin Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 40-50 a day? Holy hell, please, for the love of Roddenberry, give up the fags!!! You've sets some goals, and if you really want to, you can achieve them, but quitting smoking is step 1! My mother smoked for 20 years and after 2-3 years the doctors told her that her lungs had fully recovered, so just think of that! Go BIG, or go home. Link to comment
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