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New year's resolutions 2016 (1 Viewer)
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bostonfred
Footballguy
Wtf
chet
Footballguy
James Daulton
Footballguy
ClownCausedChaos2
Footballguy
sbonomo
Footballguy
Lose 10 lbs (190 to 180), figure out a way to become more flexible, use my full 20 days of vacation and stop drinking during the week (this one will be tough due to work). I am turning 40 this year so actually starting to seriously save for retirement is on my list for the next 20 years.
shadyridr
Footballguy
look at this ####### guy
Jeremy
Footballguy
I'm looking to be a little more bold in pursuit of this goal. Maybe not "continue" in my case, but improve. Be more assertive. I tend to be passive by nature.
Otis
Footballguy
comfortably numb
Footballguy
How are you people attaining these resloutions?
If you don't have a plan there is a good chance you will forget about the resolution by MLK day.
Now go back and quote your post and give me a ### #### plan!
How are you gonna lose weight?
How are you gonna build more patience?
How are you gonna jerk Dan Lambskin off less?
?????
Come on people!
Your goal is only as serious as your plan!!!
If you don't have a plan there is a good chance you will forget about the resolution by MLK day.
Now go back and quote your post and give me a ### #### plan!
How are you gonna lose weight?
How are you gonna build more patience?
How are you gonna jerk Dan Lambskin off less?
?????
Come on people!
Your goal is only as serious as your plan!!!
comfortably numb
Footballguy
My resolution is to find out why God. D.amn is filtered?
comfortably numb
Footballguy
You see what I did there?
I didn't lay out a plan...that means I'm not really serious about finding out about the filtered Jesus damn
I didn't lay out a plan...that means I'm not really serious about finding out about the filtered Jesus damn
chet
Footballguy
I'd be more realistic about your goals--cutting something out completely isn't reasonable IMO.
comfortably numb
Footballguy
I was thinking you needed to diversify your posts.SWC said:
Bank, 401k, Roth solar farms...
Fishboy
Footballguy
bostonfred
Footballguy
Day 5 on myfitnesspal, so far so good. Lost my water weight but still down pretty good. Will probably have my first cheat day this weekend although I may rethink that. It's a lot easier to do a long workout on the weekend than during the week and I don't really need to cheat on days when I do a long workout.
Otis
Footballguy
Bogart
Footballguy
My big resolution this year is to add in daily meditation, at least 5 days a week. I'll be using the Headspace App to assist with this.
I have done meditation sporadically for the last two years and found it to be super beneficial, I just need to make it more of a priority and make time for it daily. Lack of focus, anxiety, depression all were helped when I would meditate.
Combined with that, I want to have a better morning routine, start the day off better than just rushing to get out the door and walk in the office at the last possible moment. I'm borrowing from Tim Ferriss and his morning routine, which are all things I want to incorporate:
To help be accountable, and create measurable data
, downloaded the Way Of Life App, to help document progress each day. Will add things like no soda and working out 3x a week, but really focused on my morning and my mediation.
I have done meditation sporadically for the last two years and found it to be super beneficial, I just need to make it more of a priority and make time for it daily. Lack of focus, anxiety, depression all were helped when I would meditate.
Combined with that, I want to have a better morning routine, start the day off better than just rushing to get out the door and walk in the office at the last possible moment. I'm borrowing from Tim Ferriss and his morning routine, which are all things I want to incorporate:
- Make My Bed - Gives a sense of control, starts your day with an accomplishment, creates an organized environment
- Meditation - reasons listed above; Ferriss says he gets 30-50% more done each day that he meditates.
- Hanging - Start hanging from a pull-up bar for a few minutes; helps with grip strength and decompresses the spine; also have a DDP Yoga Wake Up routine to mix in.
- Drink Tea - I have been moving from coffee to tea for sometime at the office, but the idea of stopping in the morning for some is appealing. May try something like this recipe.
- Journal - I buy a Moleskine every year with the intention to fill it with my thoughts for the year. I fail more than I succeed. This year going with a 5 Minute Journal to help guide that activity.
To help be accountable, and create measurable data
, downloaded the Way Of Life App, to help document progress each day. Will add things like no soda and working out 3x a week, but really focused on my morning and my mediation.
CurlyNight
Footballguy
I'll have to get into this even though I'm not into those green juices even mixed with fruits.
Brony
Footballguy
comfortably numb
Footballguy
Alright...good planning guys!
Mister CIA
Footballguy
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Mookie
Footballguy
For me, there's a bit of a choke it down attitude. I'm not a big fan of kale or broccoli in my juice and much prefer the sweetness of fruit, but I know I need more greens in my diet and this seems like a much better way to ingest them than eating it.
CurlyNight
Footballguy
I'm not a big fan of kale or broccoli period. Raw spinach leaves some bitterness. Before I go out and get a Vitamix, I'll see if I can handle Jamba Juice.Mookie said:
ClownCausedChaos2
Footballguy
There's always next year.Brony said:
bostonfred
Footballguy
How's everyone doing so far? 1/3 of the way through January, one full work week down and into week two of our new routines. Hope it's going well.
So far I've been using myfitnesspal and staying under my calorie goal each day, I've bumped up my walking and am doing couch to 5k to get back into running, and I haven't had a drink on a weeknight yet. So far this feels sustainable. We'll see.
So far I've been using myfitnesspal and staying under my calorie goal each day, I've bumped up my walking and am doing couch to 5k to get back into running, and I haven't had a drink on a weeknight yet. So far this feels sustainable. We'll see.
James Daulton
Footballguy
If you think about it, all you really need is a bit of discipline. That said, success requires discipline.
SWC
Bromigo
stuff like my fitness pal really helps because it makes you see what you are doing and if you are honest it makes you realize when you are letting yourself down and no one wants to let themselvf down take that to the bank brohans and keep it going you brogetters i know you can do it bam take that to the bank
bostonfred
Footballguy
One month down. How are people doing?
Still using myfitnesspal. Have had a couple scheduled cheat days and am finding the midweek days a lot easier now that it's habit, although I'm not sure I like the scheduled cheat day idea because I feel like the day before the cheat day I'm just ensuring a diet until I can eat more tomorrow. I think I'm going to go with unscheduled cheat days so I can decide midway through the day if I want to cheat or hold out one more day. I think I enjoy the accomplishment of staying under my goal more than I enjoy a cheeseburger.
My running is getting back to good. Doing couch to 5k, but I'm finding the bigger jumps later in the schedule are harder than they used to be. It's fun getting old. For now I'm extending my total mileage instead of extending each interval as much, since that's really the goal anyways.
Cutting down on drinking was surprisingly easy. Keeping honest track of calories makes it hard to drink much so I'm pretty much scrapping this goal. At some point I may try to add in a glass of red wine a day again.
Still using myfitnesspal. Have had a couple scheduled cheat days and am finding the midweek days a lot easier now that it's habit, although I'm not sure I like the scheduled cheat day idea because I feel like the day before the cheat day I'm just ensuring a diet until I can eat more tomorrow. I think I'm going to go with unscheduled cheat days so I can decide midway through the day if I want to cheat or hold out one more day. I think I enjoy the accomplishment of staying under my goal more than I enjoy a cheeseburger.
My running is getting back to good. Doing couch to 5k, but I'm finding the bigger jumps later in the schedule are harder than they used to be. It's fun getting old. For now I'm extending my total mileage instead of extending each interval as much, since that's really the goal anyways.
Cutting down on drinking was surprisingly easy. Keeping honest track of calories makes it hard to drink much so I'm pretty much scrapping this goal. At some point I may try to add in a glass of red wine a day again.
shadyridr
Footballguy
down 6 lbs so far. Only reason its not more is I hurt my back shoveling and havent been able to work out in over a week. But I am under my calories every day except one this month. Next week is going to be rough as not only is it Super Bowl but I am going to a party on Saturday too.
FUBAR
Footballguy
Moderately successful.Just a suggestion for resolutions, make it objective. Your goal of 60k steps a week is perfect. The booze is objective too. But what does "more homecooked meals" really mean?
For me:
- Read 2 great books / classics each month. I started early with call of the wild. Next up is 1984.
sort of. 1984 was a good read, and I've read six books total, but wouldn't necessarily call the other five "great"
- do a different 30 day challenge each month. Planks start tomorrow.
Good so far. Planks done (with only a few missed days); now doing the 30 day ab challenge.
- play 3 games each week with my 7yo son. Others are welcome to join but he loves games.
Fail here. Mostly a time issue, but need to re-energize.
- yoga / rolling / stretching 2x a week
rolling, 3-4 times per week. Haven't done yoga yet.
VA703
Footballguy
I need to gain weight.. muscle mass. will start doing a lot more protein mixed into my routine. I will try to stop drinking after the superbowl for the rest of February. see how it goes
really surprised how I dropped down to 170 without doing anything different. breakfast smoothie may be the big helper here
also could be the toilet bowl unicorn ####ter so im dropping bigger ####s
really surprised how I dropped down to 170 without doing anything different. breakfast smoothie may be the big helper here
also could be the toilet bowl unicorn ####ter so im dropping bigger ####s
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bostonfred
Footballguy
bostonfred
Footballguy
Sucks to lose weight when you're trying to add but at least you know your not gaining body fat. Good luck with the muscle gains.
bostonfred
Footballguy
I love that your goals aren't just lose weight work out more stop eating crap. Be careful with the foam roller it seems like there are a lot of people questioning how useful it is now. What time do you plan to play a game with your son tonight? Maybe try adding it to your schedule and to your planned schedule for his time so it's harder for you to wiggle out.Moderately successful.Just a suggestion for resolutions, make it objective. Your goal of 60k steps a week is perfect. The booze is objective too. But what does "more homecooked meals" really mean?
For me:
- Read 2 great books / classics each month. I started early with call of the wild. Next up is 1984.
sort of. 1984 was a good read, and I've read six books total, but wouldn't necessarily call the other five "great"
- do a different 30 day challenge each month. Planks start tomorrow.
Good so far. Planks done (with only a few missed days); now doing the 30 day ab challenge.
- play 3 games each week with my 7yo son. Others are welcome to join but he loves games.
Fail here. Mostly a time issue, but need to re-energize.
- yoga / rolling / stretching 2x a week
rolling, 3-4 times per week. Haven't done yoga yet.
James Daulton
Footballguy
It is amazing how much booze counts toward your calorie goal if you're trying to restrict calories. Not to mention the extra food some of us indulge in after we've had a few. Your glass of red wine a day seems like a great compromise.
FUBAR
Footballguy
The foam roller really just helps release some of the knots.I love that your goals aren't just lose weight work out more stop eating crap. Be careful with the foam roller it seems like there are a lot of people questioning how useful it is now. What time do you plan to play a game with your son tonight? Maybe try adding it to your schedule and to your planned schedule for his time so it's harder for you to wiggle out.Moderately successful.Just a suggestion for resolutions, make it objective. Your goal of 60k steps a week is perfect. The booze is objective too. But what does "more homecooked meals" really mean?
For me:
- Read 2 great books / classics each month. I started early with call of the wild. Next up is 1984.
sort of. 1984 was a good read, and I've read six books total, but wouldn't necessarily call the other five "great"
- do a different 30 day challenge each month. Planks start tomorrow.
Good so far. Planks done (with only a few missed days); now doing the 30 day ab challenge.
- play 3 games each week with my 7yo son. Others are welcome to join but he loves games.
Fail here. Mostly a time issue, but need to re-energize.
- yoga / rolling / stretching 2x a week
rolling, 3-4 times per week. Haven't done yoga yet.
for the games, the best thing I can probably do is walking the dog after the kids go to bed instead of right after dinner.
VA703
Footballguy
bostonfred
Footballguy
The problem with counting calories from alcohol is that it slows your metabolism down too. I don't know how to account got that so I would rather just not drink much if at all when I'm counting calories.
Bogart
Footballguy
I'm not perfect, but happy with my resolutions so far.My big resolution this year is to add in daily meditation, at least 5 days a week. I'll be using the Headspace App to assist with this.
I have done meditation sporadically for the last two years and found it to be super beneficial, I just need to make it more of a priority and make time for it daily. Lack of focus, anxiety, depression all were helped when I would meditate.
Combined with that, I want to have a better morning routine, start the day off better than just rushing to get out the door and walk in the office at the last possible moment. I'm borrowing from Tim Ferriss and his morning routine, which are all things I want to incorporate:
If I do three out of five each day, then that is a win. Honestly, I could do all 5 in about 45 mins. I hit snooze that long most mornings.
- Make My Bed - Gives a sense of control, starts your day with an accomplishment, creates an organized environment
- Meditation - reasons listed above; Ferriss says he gets 30-50% more done each day that he meditates.
- Hanging - Start hanging from a pull-up bar for a few minutes; helps with grip strength and decompresses the spine; also have a DDP Yoga Wake Up routine to mix in.
- Drink Tea - I have been moving from coffee to tea for sometime at the office, but the idea of stopping in the morning for some is appealing. May try something like this recipe.
- Journal - I buy a Moleskine every year with the intention to fill it with my thoughts for the year. I fail more than I succeed. This year going with a 5 Minute Journal to help guide that activity.
To help be accountable, and create measurable data
On a 17 day string of making my bed, and a 12 day string of drinking tea instead of coffee. I meditated about 2 days a week, no where near everyday like I want, but it's a start. I'm hanging about every other day. That needs to be an everyday thing as well. There is no excuse not to.
I can't say enough good things about the Way Of Life App, it really helps with accountability. I have a lot of red for things not done, but I can start seeing strings of positives and a shift of habit. Along with the 5 goals above, I also added, going to the gym (4 days a week), doing DDP Yoga (4 days a week), not using the Tollway (getting and early start to miss traffic), practicing guitar (20 min/4 days a week) and Mindful Minimalism (a few times a week) where I spend time sorting and removing things in my house/life that I don't need. Seeing the slow progression through charts is extremely encouraging.
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