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[Syrius]

Friday, 24 January Wins: 95 days
Journal
Steps: 9,725/8,520
10m of writing - no, but I've set myself up to have time tomorrow.

First Things:
0550, I needed the little extra
First Thing Water ==mm==
Morning Foot stretches
Foot rolly thingy
Daily hug 6

Morning:
30 Days of Change 18 Part 1:
> P (Denis) - 5m Warm Up Ride
> P (Sam) - 20m Tabata Ride
> P (Christine) - 5m Cool Down Ride
> P (Cody) - 5m Post Ride Stretch
The Walk Episode 3 was completed again (third time) and I got the missing scan. I did cheese it slightly by using my bike "steps".

Throughout the afternoon: (in no particular order)
Strive lvl 3 - mixed in-between the others, which is why I didn't put any of it in order.
Kick Master 4
Standing Abs 17
Everest 12
30 Days of Change 18 Part 2
Express Tone 1 lvl 3 - 5lbs
The Walk Episode 4 100%

Shelved for today:
30 Days of Change 16


Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I got all the chores done today. Yay for chore day!
Some ball foot rolling - it seems to have disappeared again... I wonder if Erebus stole it.
Evening Foot stretches

Lots of cleaning today. I'm starting to get my house back to the way it was before we did windows.

Skipped down to 30DoC 18 because I was really itching for a bike ride, so I decided to make it count. I aim to get through 30DoC 16 tomorrow. Added Express Tone on an ADHD fueled whim and because I really do need to get some strength training going. I got to remember to start Everest earlier in the day. I also recognize that I may end up only doing Everest on the weekends. But it's not going to stop me from trying to do them during the week.

Overall, feeling pretty good about today. I overate a little, but considering I am down 7.7 lbs from the first of the year, I think I am doing all right. Also considering that this is the first time I have actually lost weight since COVID...

... Yeah, about that. M and I had a realization that we went low gluten, if not gluten free, during COVID. We were doing the Isagenix shake diet (minus cleanse days), and I had gotten down from 230 to 180. Then we started to come back to eating normal meals, albeit smaller than they used to be and much more balanced, but I just regained it all and more. So, we may have already run this gluten free experiment already, without knowing that we were doing it.

Anyway, pretty sure that gluten free is here to stay. And in talking to my dad over Christmas, he is gluten intolerant and so is at least one of my cousins on his side of the family. Mom says I've also unknowingly convinced my sister to try this gluten free thing too, since she is also having issues with weight and I am actually getting results. The things I learn by talking to my family is just astounding sometimes.

Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!

 

[Syrius]

Just look at this cute bit of fluff!!!



Lol, I tried to post this last night, but forgot to hit the post button.

 

[FlowersandPetals]

What a beautiful kitty!

 

[Mamatigerj]

Aww...

 

[Syrius]

Yeah, Erebus is an adorable boy when he isn't busy being a menace.
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Saturday, 25 January Wins: 96 days
Journal
Steps: 8,415/8,770
10m of writing - nope, just couldn't.

First Things:
0450, getting better at this
First Thing Water ==mm==
Morning Foot stretches
Foot rolly thingy
Daily hug 7
Everest 13

Then, I found myself with a tension headache, possibly migraine. Today, I couldn't tell. Until early evening, then it receded to a just a persistent ache in my head.

Out & About lvl 3 - throughout the afternoon, just trying to get some movement and steps - started feeling better just after this
I Showed Up lvl 3 + EC
Micro Walk
Spotlight lvl 3 + EC
Kick Master 5 all in one go
Standing Abs 18
The Walk Episode 5 100%

Shelved for today:
30 Days of Change 16
Express Tone 2

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I got a decent amount of stitching done this morning.
Some ball foot rolling
Evening Foot stretches

Well, like I mentioned above, got sucked into the deep, dark of a bad headache this morning. I had to rearrange some plans and I did some impulsive, ADHD things - like move M's desk back to where it should be and rewiring our desk Ethernet cables with cables that are the proper length. But hey, it needed to be done and it helped me feel like I accomplished something today.

Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!

 

[Syrius]

Sunday, 26 January Wins: 97 days
Journal
Steps: 3,795/8,740
10m of writing

First Things:
0630, but I needed it. I had a hard time sleeping last night
First Thing Water ==mm==
Morning Foot stretches
Foot rolly thingy
Daily hug 8

Better Sleep - the beeps were kinda quiet, so I missed the transition to pose 4, which sucked because I can't really do pose 3 very well and I haven't figured out how to modify it to make it better, so I spent a whole minute in the pose.

Shelved for today:
Everest 14
Kick Master 6
Standing Abs 19
30 Days of Change 16
Express Tone 2

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I listened to my body
Some ball foot rolling
:?: Evening Foot stretches

Today, I needed a recovery day. I am not upset with myself over this, I did push a lot this week. I took the day to relax and regroup to start fresh tomorrow. I did still have a lingering migraine today as well, but I think I'll sleep it off the rest of the way tonight.

I was also supposed to have D&D this afternoon, but the DM wasn't feeling good either, so she cancelled the session. I am sad she doesn't feel good , but I also don't like to play when I have a migraine, so I am glad that I won't miss the intro to the next arc.

In other news, Erebus continued to be a sweet boy today and Orion is definitely feeling better because he was the one picking the fights with Erebus. I'm glad that the medicine is working. I can't recall if I mentioned it, but the poor old boy has an ear infection. And it has not been very fun to have to squirt various liquids into his little ears. However, it is definitely working, so YAY!

Alright, I'm going to go claim some TV time with my stitching now and get to bed soon.

Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!

 

[Laura Rainbow Dragon]

Better Sleep - the beeps were kinda quiet, so I missed the transition to pose 4, which sucked because I can't really do pose 3 very well and I haven't figured out how to modify it to make it better, so I spent a whole minute in the pose.

YWA has a video on Rabbit Pose. (I haven't watched it. But Adriene is generally good at pose tutorials and providing modifications.)

 

[Syrius]

YWA has a video on Rabbit Pose. (I haven't watched it. But Adriene is generally good at pose tutorials and providing modifications.)

Thank you, I'll take a look at this!

 

[Syrius]

Monday, 27 January Wins: 98 days
Journal
Steps: 14,452/7,760
10m of writing

First Things:
0450
First Thing Water ==mm==
Morning Foot stretches
Foot rolly thingy
Daily hug 9

ALL THE WALKING
The Walk Episode 6 - missed one scan, will redo tomorrow
The Walk Challenge 2 - got it all

Shelved for today:
Everest 14
Kick Master 6
Standing Abs 19
30 Days of Change 16
Express Tone 2

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I faced all the troubles of the day with a good mood and optimism.
Some ball foot rolling
Evening Foot stretches

On this day, work was absolutely crazy. I had a day in the field and it was just one fire after another. But in the end, everything came together and I am happy with the end result. But I was tuckered out by the time I got home. I could barely eat dinner and shower.

 

[Syrius]

Tuesday, 28 January Wins: 99 days
Journal
Steps: 7,737/8,430
10m of writing

First Things:
0450
First Thing Water ==mm==
Morning Foot stretches - ran out of time this morning
Foot rolly thingy
Daily hug 10

Morning Walk - P (Kirsten) - 15m 2010s Walk
Afternoon Walk - P (Jon) - 20m Power Walk
The Walk Episode 6 100%

Shelved for today:
Everest 14
Kick Master 6
Standing Abs 19
30 Days of Change 16
Express Tone 2

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I used my knowledge of my job well today
Some ball foot rolling
Evening Foot stretches

Honestly, I don't think I am going to get anything else done. I am sore all over and I didn't sleep well. I am glad I got the walks in. They helped break up the day and helped to center me. Also, helped with pushing my foot. I am doing great in that department and power walking went very well today!!! Also, I am sure that woman monthly nonsense doesn't help either. I think I've done enough to ensure a decent night sleep, so that I can come back refreshed for a fresh start tomorrow. (And I'll try to get caught up on logs tomorrow)

Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!

 

[Syrius]

Wednesday, 29 January Wins: 100 days
Journal
Steps: 11,946/8,360
10m of writing

First Things:
0450
First Thing Water ==mm==
Morning Foot stretches
Foot rolly thingy
Daily hug 11

Work:
Perserverance lvl 3
P (Susie) - 20m Power Walk
The Walk Episode 7 100%

1 set Walking to Mordor
1:15/0:45 calf raise hold
1 set Walking to Mordor
2:00 elbow plank hold
1 set Walking to Mordor lvl 1
2:00 side plank holds (1m each side - 0:10 of full, then 0:50 at knees)
1 set Walking to Mordor lvl 2
2:00 squat hold
1 set Walking to Mordor lvl 3
2:00 raised arm hold
Kick Master 6
Standing Abs 19
2:00 super man hold => 30 Days of Change 16
The Walk Episode 8 100%

Shelved for today:
Everest 14
Express Tone 2 - ah no, that's enough squats for today

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I survived the day and got a proper workout in!
Some ball foot rolling
Evening Foot stretches

Alright, that was a bit better. It was very nice to get a full workout in. I was also trying to make sure that I finished up my second episode of The Walk, which is why I opted for Walking to Mordor over Express Tone today. I won't make promises about tomorrow, but I hope to hit Express Tone tomorrow.

Had an encounter with some gluten by accident today because I ate some licorice and didn't even think to read the ingredients before I consumed it. I bloated up some and got a headache shortly afterwards. So, still thinking gluten intolerance might really be a thing. Had to uninvite myself from the Indian frybread that my coworkers have decided to try to make tomorrow because it's made with flour. But, that's okay. I got myself some gluten free licorice coming in the mail (mostly because I didn't want to go to a store and get sad if there wasn't any there), so I'll get to have a good treat when that comes in. I have also recently obtained some Bob's Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free flour to try making treats with. I am supposed to be able to just replace normal flour in recipes with it, so I'm going to give my favorite cookies a go here soon.

Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!

 

[princess_sarena]

Had an encounter with some gluten by accident today because I ate some licorice and didn't even think to read the ingredients before I consumed it.

I've learned that pretty much any candy with a certain texture contains wheat like 99% of the time. Softer candies with a gel-like texture (gummy worms, jelly beans, etc) might or might not be safe, but candy with a firmer texture (licorice, sour sticks, twizzlers, nibs, etc) nearly always have wheat starch in them. (It's a bit hard to describe via text.)

It's a good rule of thumb - I can genuinely guess if a candy is glutinous just by looking at it. Once or twice I've been wrong and very pleasantly surprised, but it makes life a little easier when you know what to expect.

 

[Mamatigerj]

Cheers for 100 days!

 

[aku-chan]

Congrats on reaching 100 days!

 

[Fremen]

Congrats

 

[Obsinosterous]

Congrats for 100 days!

 

[Anek]

Congrats!!

 

[princess_sarena]

 

[Laura Rainbow Dragon]

Cheers for 100 days of winning!

 

[MadamMeow]

Congrats for 100 days!

 

[CODawn]

Congratulations!

 

[Syrius]

I've learned that pretty much any candy with a certain texture contains wheat like 99% of the time. Softer candies with a gel-like texture (gummy worms, jelly beans, etc) might or might not be safe, but candy with a firmer texture (licorice, sour sticks, twizzlers, nibs, etc) nearly always have wheat starch in them. (It's a bit hard to describe via text.)

It's a good rule of thumb - I can genuinely guess if a candy is glutinous just by looking at it. Once or twice I've been wrong and very pleasantly surprised, but it makes life a little easier when you know what to expect.

Thank you for the heads up. I'm going to pay better attention.
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@Mamatigerj @aku-chan @Fremen @Obsinosterous @Anek @princess_sarena @Laura Rainbow Dragon @MadamMeow @CODawn Thank you all!!
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Thursday, 30 January Wins: 101 days
Journal
Steps: 13,557/8,720
10m of writing

First Things:
0450
First Thing Water ==mm==
Morning Foot stretches
Foot rolly thingy

Work:
Field Work
15m walk - including P (Joslyn) - 10m Post-Meal Walk
The Walk Challenge 3 100%

Home:
Iron Arms 1
Daily hug 12
Express Tone 3 lvl 3 - 5 lb
The Walk Episode 9 100%

Shelved for today:
Everest 14
Express Tone 2
Kick Master 7
Standing Abs 20
30 Days of Change 17

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I did both field work and I worked out
Some ball foot rolling
Evening Foot stretches

I did the things and then I passed out before I hit the send button. Overall, this was a good day. I got things done, I hung out with the guys eating fry bread and I ate my own lunch instead, and I had the motivation to get some workout in.

 

[Syrius]

Friday, 31 January Wins: 102 days
Journal
Steps: 7,352/9,690 - we'll see. I have car time today
10m of writing - Woot, I got almost 1000 words today

First Things:
0645 - sigh, but I feel really awake this morning!
Daily hug 13
First Thing Water ==mm==
Morning Foot stretches
Morning workout here
Foot rolly thingy

Morning:
30 Days of Change 19 lvl 3
Express Tone 2 - nope, knees said nope. I got 12 goblet squats and 2 reverse lunges with 5 lb dumbbells. Guess I'm still sore from my squat holds from Wednesday.
Express Tone 4

Afternoon:
Aiming for challenges here

Shelved for today:
Everest 14
Express Tone 2
Kick Master 7
Standing Abs 20
30 Days of Change 17
Iron Arms 2

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I got some better fitting clothes
Some ball foot rolling
Evening Foot stretches

Alright, this is a morning post, so I'll be edit adding things later on in the day.

Later on in the day:
Yup, everything kinda fell apart. Didn't have enough time for everything in the morning and then I was just so done when I got home. It's okay. I'll get through it all eventually.

Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!

 

[Syrius]

Saturday, 1 February Wins: 103 days
Journal
Steps: 7,291/9,460
10m of writing

First Things:
0715 - Didn't hear the alarm clock
Daily hug 14
First Thing Water ==mm==
Morning workout here
Morning Foot stretches
Foot rolly thingy

Morning:
Iron Arms 2
Standing Abs 20
Kick Master 7
Express Tone 2 lvl 1 - 5 lbs
30 Days of Change 17 - lvl 1

Afternoon:
Fencing at demo

Shelved for today:
Everest 14

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - Lots of good fencing today!!
Some ball foot rolling
Evening Foot stretches

Long day today, but I got a lot of fencing in at the renn faire today. I had a really good time. I did, however, end up getting hit in the thumb, so now I have an ouchy thumb. (Bruise? Blood blister? It's under the nail, so its hard to tell.)

Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!

 

[Syrius]

Sunday, 2 February Wins: 104 days
Journal
Steps: 7,307/9,030
10m of writing

First Things:
0640 - Better

First Thing Water ==mm==
Morning Foot stretches
Foot rolly thingy

Fencing at demo
Daily hug 15

Shelved for today:
Everest 14
Iron Arms 3
Standing Abs 21
Kick Master 8
Express Tone 5 - no more skipped days to catch up
30 Days of Change 20 - no more skipped days to catch up

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - Drank ALL the water
Some ball foot rolling
Evening Foot stretches

No morning exercises this morning because I had a headache. I was able to defeat it and go to the Renn Faire, but I was a bit scatterbrained today. Still fenced well and had a great time. I think I got a little over heated though, with the unseasonally high temps. It got to 83°F today (28.3°C). M was a bit early in picking me up, but I think it was for the best because I was able to cool off and get some protein to eat. I was scared to eat the faire food, so I kinda nibbled for lunch the past two days. But hey, I'm okay and I am going to sleep good tonight!

Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!

 

[Maegaranthelas]

You Win at Hugs!

 

[Fremen]

Congrats

 

[Obsinosterous]

Well done!

 

[Mamatigerj]

Happy Hug Day!

 

[MadamMeow]

Congrats for the hug challenge!

 

[Sólveig]

Hug!

 

[Laura Rainbow Dragon]

Congratulations on completing the Daily Hug Challenge!

 

[Syrius]

@Maegaranthelas @Fremen @Obsinosterous @MadamMeow @Sólveig @Laura Rainbow Dragon Thank you!!

Monday, 3 February Wins: 105 days
Journal
Steps: 10,540/8,690
10m of writing

First Things:
0450 - gotta get rid of the ability to snooze
First Thing Water ==mm==
Morning Foot stretches
Foot rolly thingy

Work:
23m walk including: P (Matty) - 5m Post-Meal Walk
I had intentions to do another one, but I had some audio logs on The Walk to listen to, so I walked to them and then my audiobook.

Before dinner:
P (Tunde) [Arms with Tunde 1/19] - 5m Upper Body Warm Up
P (Tunde) [Arms with Tunde 2/19] - 10m Arms & Shoulder Strength - 5 lbs/2lbs on triceps - bicep focus - number from class: 78 alternating hammer curls
Express Tone 5 lvl 3
Undone

Later:
Hiker lvl 3
Kick Master 8
Iron Arms 3
Standing Abs 21
~20m of walking around to finish steps and The Walk
The Walk Episode 10 100%

Shelved for today:
Everest 14
30 Days of Change 20

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I got my ADHD meds finally
Some ball foot rolling
Evening Foot stretches

Terribly unproductive today. I fixed it though, I set an app timer on a game on my phone. I'll forget about the stupid game in like a week. It'll be okay. And I had to go to a doctor appointment in the middle of the morning that also didn't help productivity.

Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!

 

[CODawn]

Congratulations!

 

[Syrius]

Tuesday, 4 February Wins: 106 days
Journal
Steps: 9,228/8,880
10m of writing

First Things:
0445
First Thing Water ==mm==
Morning Foot stretches
Foot rolly thingy

Work:
22m walk including: P (Matty) - 20m Broadway Walk
EoD - 50 punches
Iron Arms 4

Before Dinner:
30 Days of Change 22 Part 1:
> P (Alex) - 5m Warm Up Ride
> P (Sam) - 20m Lunar New Year Ride
> P (Ally) - 5 Cool Down Ride

After Dinner:
30 Days of Change 22 Part 2
30 turning kicks - an attempt at kick master
Standing Abs 22
Some Switch Sports
The Walk Challenge 4

Shelved for today:
Everest 14
30 Days of Change 20
Kick Master 9
Express Tone 6
[Arms with Tunde] - rest day

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - More productive today!
Some ball foot rolling
Evening Foot stretches

Still unseasonably warm in my corner of the world. Came home with a headache, but I didn't want to let the headache win so I did what I could. Headache is mostly gone now, and I've drunk a bunch of water, so hopefully a little sleep will knock it the rest of the way out.

Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!

 

[Syrius]

@CODawn Thank you!!
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Wednesday, 5 February Wins: 107 days
Journal - more than just habit tracking today too!
Steps: 10,682/8,950
10m of writing

First Things:
0500 Fell back asleep after turning off alarm clock
First Thing Water ==mm==
Morning Foot stretches
Foot rolly thingy

Work:
2x10m walks
Standing Abs 23
EoD - 10 heel clicks
Cardio Inc.
Walker
30 Days of Change 20 Part 1: 180 slow butt kicks & 180 march steps

Evening:
20 incline climbers
P (Tunde) [Arms with Tunde 3/19] - 5m Upper Body Warm Up
P (Tunde) [Arms with Tunde 4/19] - 10m Arms and Shoulders Strength - 5 lbs - shoulder focus - number from class: 37 push press
30 Days of Change 20 Part 2 lvl 3 - incline climbers
Iron Arms 5
The Walk Episode 11 100%

Shelved for today:
Everest 14
Kick Master 9
Express Tone 6

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I actually wrote things in my journal just because I could.
Some ball foot rolling
Evening Foot stretches

I've been feeling pretty low energy today. So, hopefully I'll get to sleep at a decent time tonight and get some better rest.

Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!

 

[NancyTree]

Belated congrats on hugs!

 

[Syrius]

Thursday, 6 February Wins: 108 days
Journal
Steps: 10,207/9,300
10m of writing - long hand at work, very liberating

First Things:
0456 - uh yeah, more below
First Thing Water ==mm==
Morning Foot stretches
Foot rolly thingy

Work:
Sun Salutation Chair Edition
P (Chelsea) - 5m Morning Meditation
24m walk - just a listen-to-my-audiobook walk
Cardio Light lvl 3

Evening:
Some walking to wrap up - The Walk Episode 12 100%

Shelved for today:
Everest 14
Kick Master 9
Express Tone 6
Standing Abs 24
30 Days of Change 21
Iron Arms 6
[Arms with Tunde] - rest day

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I took breaks to avoid burning out today
Some ball foot rolling
Evening Foot stretches

Last night, I heard a boom before I went to bed and then got freaked out because I couldn't find what had fallen in my house. Turns out, it was an outside noise. Had me freaked out until 0002 when I finally passed out on the couch. So, this day was a really not great day. But I managed to keep a good attitude throughout the day.

 

[Syrius]

Friday, 7 February Wins: 109 days
Journal
Steps: 5,906/9,490
10m of writing

First Things:
0530 - I need the sleep
First Thing Water ==mm==
Morning Foot stretches
Foot rolly thingy

160 incline climbers - started out strong towards Everest, then the day got away from me
Cardio Mill

Shelved for today:
Everest 14
Kick Master 9
Express Tone 6
Standing Abs 24
30 Days of Change 21
Iron Arms 6
[Arms with Tunde] - skipped for today

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - Got the tent up, checked out, cleaned out, and put back away for camping.
Some ball foot rolling
Evening Foot stretches

I just didn't have the spoons today. I'll be alright, I just ADHDed too much today and then didn't have enough time.

Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!

 

[Syrius]

Saturday, 8 February Wins: 110 days
Journal
Steps: 3,413/9,140
10m of writing

First Things:
0600 - I need the sleep
First Thing Water ==mm==
Morning Foot stretches
Foot rolly thingy

Some alternating calf raises at D&D
10 hooks - from playing Frontiers of Pandora (Yeah, I'm bringing this back)
20 calf raises while brushing my teeth

Shelved for today:
Everest 14
Kick Master 9
Express Tone 6
Standing Abs 24
30 Days of Change 21
Iron Arms 6
[Arms with Tunde] - skipped for today

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I didn't argue Monk rules with the DM, even though I really wanted to.
Some ball foot rolling
Evening Foot stretches

Okay, I'm saying it. I need a dedicated, fallback workout for D&D days. D&D went well enough itself. The drive there felt faster than the drive back.

 

[Syrius]

Sunday, 9 February Wins: 111 days
Journal
Steps: 8,014/8,000
10m of writing

First Things:
0700 - I really needed the sleep
First Thing Water ==mm==
50 incline climbers - Everest 14 (50/520)
Morning Foot stretches
Foot rolly thingy

Throughout the morning:
3 x 50 =150 incline climbers - Everest 14 (150/520)
FoP work
Standing Abs 25
50 incline climbers - Everest 14 (200/520)
FoP work

Main block:
50 incline climbers - Everest 14 (250/520)
P (Tunde) [Arms with Tunde 5/19] - 5m Upper Body Warm Up
P (Tunde) [Arms with Tunde 6/19] - 10m Arms & Shoulders Strength - 5lb medium & 8lb heavy - Week 1 wrap up with EMOM and AMRAP - Benchmark 5 sets (10 bicep curls + 10 tricep pushups) + 8 bicep curls at 8lb
30 Days of Change 21
50 incline climbers - Everest 14 (300/520)
Express Tone 6 lvl 1 - 5lb - modified lunges to reverse lunges
Standing Abs 24
Reset & Go

Throughout the evening:
70 incline climbers - Everest 14 (370/520)
FoP work
150 incline climbers - Everest 14 (520/520)
Kick Master 9
Iron Arms 6

... and completed The Walk Episode 13 100%

Frontiers of Pandora (FoP) Totals
70 Alternating bicep curls (5lb)
70 Step jacks
70 Hooks
16 Weighted punches (5lb)
40 Flutter kicks
40 Calf raises + 40 Negative calf raises
10 Squats
200 High knees

Shelved for today:
- yeah, I have too many things going on right now. Guess I never learn. I'm actually surprised I got it all done today. Honestly, I think I only have this much going on because of ADHD impulsivity. I will be not be replacing things as I finish them to get this cleaned up a bit.

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I did all the things!!!
Some ball foot rolling
Evening Foot stretches

It was a quiet day at home. I found myself highly motivated to do working out things today and managed to finish everything. Okay, self-assessment - mildly sore now, but not too much. I do have too much going on, but I can see that I should be wrapping up 30 Days of Change and Standing Abs here shortly. I will take on random cardio exercise cards until all current programs are complete. I definitely should not have 2 strength programs running at the same time. So, I will mix it up until Arms with Tunde completes in 3 weeks. Moving to Frontiers of Pandora was the catalyst for continuing to do my challenges throughout the day, so that's here to stay for now. And I get to start my run over through that game, so exercise gamification of that is an add on, fun snack.

Everest - I was doing climbers in batches of 50 for the most part today. But I was pleasantly surprised to do a whole block of 150 in one go at the end. I am improving! But still hard to get the motivation to do this one.

Back to strength for a moment, I will have to condense and double up Arms with Tunde week 2 (starts tomorrow and ends on Sunday) because I did not plan this well and I am occupied all weekend. I will have to be both smart and dumb. If I feel like I can do the doubled up classes tomorrow, I will. Because I need to try to give myself a rest day before Mandatory Fun Day at work on Thursday. Where I will be competing things like Wacky Relay (hopefully I don't trip in the tires again this year), Sandbag relay (hence the arms rest day on Wednesday), and Trivia game. I don't remember if I am signed up for any other things, but it is sure to be a good day!!

Writing - I need to break away from the NaNoWriMo-track-everything-about-your-writing-session mentality. I need to just let the words flow. I have ideas, I just need to let them out. More long hand writing is planned for this week in an effort to get the juices flowing. I will even be bringing a notebook with me for this purpose. I will probably even take it camping with me, because sometimes, that is when I used to get a lot of ideas and write a ton.

Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!

 

[Syrius]

Monday, 10 February Wins: 112 days
Journal
Steps: 9,186/8,010
10m of writing

First Things:
0445
First Thing Water ==mm==
Morning Foot stretches
Foot rolly thingy

Work:
EoD 50 Arm scissors
Everest 15
P (Robin) - 20m 2000s Walk

Home:
FoP work
30-Minute Walk
... and completed The Walk Challenge 5

Frontiers of Pandora (FoP) Totals
40 Alternating bicep curls (5lb)
30 Step jacks
10 Hooks
16 Weighted punches (5lb)
20 Knee to elbows
20 Front kicks

Shelved for today:
Standing Abs 26
Kick Master 10
Iron Arms 7
30 Days of Change 23
Express Tone 7
[Arms with Tunde] Skipping today - after a little deliberation and being seriously tired today, I am just going to mostly follow class schedule and hope that I will be able to take class #11 on Sunday. Current plan: #7&8 tomorrow, #9&10 Wednesday, and then #11 on Sunday. (Note, #7 & #9 are warm ups.) Worst case, I do #11 on Monday and rearrange next week a tiny amount. This is a better plan.

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - good productive day
Some ball foot rolling
Evening Foot stretches

My day started out okay. I could feel that I was fatigued, but it didn't feel too terrible until I got home. I've been really tired this evening. Going to go to bed early (well, really it is on time) and hopefully that'll be enough.

Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!

 

[Syrius]

Tuesday, 11 February Wins: 113 days
Journal
Steps: 9,170/8,250
10m of writing

First Things:
0450
First Thing Water ==mm==
Morning Foot stretches
Foot rolly thingy

Work:
Light and Lively lvl 3 - cute, very nice flow
24m walk - unguided, listened to audiobook
Mobius lvl 3 - fun! Felt like it was a relative of GHQC

Home:
P (Tunde) [Arms with Tunde 7/19] - 5m Upper Body Warm Up
P (Tunde) [Arms with Tunde 8/19] - 10m Arms and Shoulder Strength - 5lb - triceps focus - Today's magic number is 5
>>> Today's magic number come courtesy of a Σ(x*triceps pushups + 2x*shoulder taps) combo, where with every iteration, the number x increases. In this case, the summation ran to iteration 5, so I did 1+2+3+4+5=15 triceps pushups & 2+4+6+8+10=30 shoulder taps.
Completed The Walk Episode 14, but I will have to redo it because I apparently had a 3hrs total of inactivity and missed the achievement

Shelved for today:
Standing Abs 26
Everest 16
Kick Master 10
Iron Arms 7
30 Days of Change 23
Express Tone 7

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I was able to run a meeting that I felt went really smoothly!
Some ball foot rolling
Evening Foot stretches

And then I had an overtired driven emotional melt down last night so I didn't get to sleep until almost midnight. It was over drama and some stupid stuff and everything is fine. Just all the stress and drama in my friends and family getting to me again. Realizing that my friends barely talk to me - making me feel lonely. And my sister is about to go through a divorce that she says is amicable. I hope that it is, but this is one of those times, where my well of optimism feels dry. And that just might be because I am still super tired.

I am about to go to bed here in the next 30 minutes or so, (early!) so that I can really try to get some real sleep. Snuggle with my hubby, read another Adventure of Sherlock Holmes, and cuddle with my cats. Probably Orion, he is my pillow thief.

Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!

 

[Laura Rainbow Dragon]

Also: for tricpes pushups! (Wrong muscle being flexed there, I know. But a triceps-flexing icon wouldn't really look like much. )

 

[Syrius]

@Laura Rainbow Dragon Thank you! I am very proud that I made it that far. They were tough!

Wednesday, 12 February Wins: 114 days
Journal
Steps: 5,755/8,440
10m of writing

First Things:
0430 I did it! On time!!
First Thing Water ==mm==
Morning Foot stretches
Foot rolly thingy

Nothing at work, day was packed.

Express Tone 7
FoP work

Shelved for today:
Standing Abs 26
Everest 16
Kick Master 10
Iron Arms 7
30 Days of Change 23
[Arms with Tunde] - Decided to rest today

Frontiers of Pandora (FoP) Totals
10 Alternating bicep curls (5lb)
60 Step jacks
20 Hooks
70 Weighted punches (5lb)
20 Flutter kicks
300 High knees

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I tried new food!
Some ball foot rolling
Evening Foot stretches

We went out for a coworker's birthday and I actually asked the restaurant what was gluten free. And they were awesome, they could make almost anything gluten free. So I had a positive gluten free and Thai food experience. It was the second time I have ever had Thai food and it was delicious!!

Orion's ear infection continues to persist, so I had to cancel camping for the weekend. I am very bummed, but it is more important that my fuzzy friend get his medicine. I am going to still day trip up to the event so that I can get one day of fun in. So, it's not a total wash.

Not taken today, but old man Orion and little void boy Erebus sitting peacefully together. A rare sight.


Also have had a bit of a headache today, but I am sure that sleep will help clear that up.

Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!

 

[Syrius]

Thursday, 13 February Wins: 115 days
Journal
Steps: 11,965/8,180
10m of writing

First Things:
0440
First Thing Water ==mm==
Morning Foot stretches
Foot rolly thingy

I am fully counting field day as my exercise, even though I only competed in one relay. I did also spend ~30 minutes throwing around a football, because we thought that us three ladies would have to cover the football relay, but it ended up getting pushed to the end and then the men insisted on doing it. I am glad to have gotten out of covering for someone in dodgeball, because I really didn't want to play that. And I was bummed that I didn't get to do the sandbag relay and that we couldn't get into trivia (too late for walk in sign up because the person in charge of submitting teams didn't get all teams submitted properly).

Shelved for today:
Standing Abs 26
Express Tone 8
Everest 16
Kick Master 10
Iron Arms 7
30 Days of Change 23
[Arms with Tunde] - Too exhausted

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I was a team player
Some ball foot rolling
Evening Foot stretches

This day was overcast and cold. Combine this with running around outside in shorts and lots of sweating and yelling... well, I ended up chilled and sore. I passed out for a nap, then went to sleep super, super early.

Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!

 

[Syrius]

Friday, 14 February Wins: 116 days
Journal
Steps: 2,385/8,560
10m of writing

First Things:
0550 - I just couldn't sleep any more
First Thing Water ==mm==
Morning Foot stretches
Foot rolly thingy

Seated Calves + EC
Happy Feet
Ankle Recovery

Shelved for today:
Standing Abs 26
Express Tone 8
Everest 16
Kick Master 10
Iron Arms 7
30 Days of Change 23
[Arms with Tunde] - Too exhausted

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I drank all the water
Some ball foot rolling
Evening Foot stretches

On this day, I had a headache all day, was sore all over, was missing some of my voice, and started coughing. Yup, I am sick. I took care of myself today, doing some light work around dinner time so that I would have done something.

I did play some FoP. Lol, and I tracked all the exercises. Maybe I'll do some of them tomorrow, if I feel up to it.

Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!

 

[CODawn]

Get well soon!

 

[NancyTree]

I hope you feel better soon!

 

[MadamMeow]