Gnomzed Gains, a workout log/ Fitness history

Gnomzed

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Barbarian from Alberta
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Posts: 40
"Working on the 30 day Gauntlet program."
Good morning everyone!

According to my sleep tracker I had the best sleep I have had in years last night, I am ready to put the new focus and energy from this back into my work and my life.
Tuesday morning I did not complete a work out..... I let myself get in my head and decided that I didn't want to work out, which I ended up regretting in the following hours as I noticed I didn't quite feel as good as I could have. This is ok, there is nothing wrong with wanting a day off that's normal and I won't beat myself up for it. Understanding however that this is now becoming a major part of my day as It really does change the energy and mood for the entire day I completed my workouts Wednesday morning and This morning!

day 12-13 completed and Im nearing the halfway mark of completing the program and that is incredible!
I have also signed up for a program at work to help develop my mentality and inner peace, each morning as I get into work I complete a 5-10 minute meditation and this continues for 90 days. This is meant to help shift my mindset from what it currently is into what I need it to be, motivated optimistic and resilient.

I weighed myself this morning and currently at 197.4 lbs, The scale has not changed but the way I feel has drastically. I looked at myself in the mirror this morning and saw the beginning of my abs coming back. Yes there is a long way to go still but progress is being made, my mind is clearer, faster, I have more energy and my focus is beginning to shift.

In the program I was encouraged to choose a positive affirmation that I will repeat to myself every day. Choosing this was difficult, but ultimately I chose:
I AM GETTING BETTER EVERYDAY, I feel like this affirmation empowers and reminds that I am in control of my thoughts and actions, that change is possible and everyday that I chose to make positive decisions for myself and how I react to those around me can drastically shift my perspective towards self love and understanding.

Question for others: What positive affirmation do you tell yourself on a daily basis, or what positive affirmation could help you shift your perspective?
 

MadamMeow

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Fae from Central NJ
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"I see my vision burn, I feel my memories fade with time, but Im too young to worry..."
I do have very specific things I have been saying for the past couple years.

A little too embarrassed to share, but part of it is also with manifesting and so many things have happened and others so close.

So I will say them tomorrow, too and I totally believe it does work. My life is drastically different now than it has been for so long.

Keep it up, you are doing great! :)
 

neilarey

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DAREBEE Team
Shieldmaiden from Greece
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"Here to Serve."
Happy Birthday!!!

Happy Birthday GIF by Rodney Dangerfield
 

Gnomzed

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Barbarian from Alberta
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Posts: 40
"Working on the 30 day Gauntlet program."
Good morning,

Bit of a crazy birthday weekend, I ate a ton of food. with Thanks giving and my birthday falling on the same weekend there was a lot of family, friends and food.
I regrettably did not have the discipline to complete a work out over that time, but since my last post I have completed days 15, 16, 17 now we are on to 18.

This morning I could not find the motivation to complete my morning session of darebee, but I did compromise with 30 minutes on my exercise bike. Not the same level but it is definitely better than nothing.

My wife got me a pull up bar for my birthday, I love it as it represents the transformation I want rather than the comfort I don't need. She could have gotten me a video game (which is counter to what I want to complete) She could have ordered me some Magic the gathering cards that I have been wanting for a while, while this is better than video games as it does require interpersonal relationships and to be present with friends and family, It ultimately doesn't progress my goals in finances or physical fitness.

I attempted to install it yesterday only to discover that I was about 1/2" to close for the top bar to line up with the holes, after work today I intend to take another photo and complete my set up of my home gym. I will post it tomorrow to share with you all what I have done, and how I plan on using my space to motivate me further.

I AM getting better with every day.
 

Gnomzed

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Barbarian from Alberta
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"Working on the 30 day Gauntlet program."
I don't have a photo for everyone today, I discovered that my basement studs are incredibly crooked :mad:.
I spent 2 hours trying to complete the installation of this pull up bar yesterday and ultimately I walked away with it incomplete.
I did not give up as I decided to make some plans and move the location of it over instead.

I will complete the installation tonight and set the rest of my equipment up.
 

Gnomzed

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Barbarian from Alberta
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Posts: 40
"Working on the 30 day Gauntlet program."
Hello,

I have to be honest, I tried to slip back into my bad habits. It's so easy to lose sight of the things that you know will improve your life over time and focus on the things that make you escape the now. I had my birthday/thanksgiving weekend and then my long weekend/vacation afterwards and I found myself in a pit. Weirdly enough looking for comfort has detracted from my progress in an astounding way. I haven't been sleeping properly as such I haven't been completing my workouts at all the last couple weeks. I have been drinking too much to the point where I am having cravings. I have slipped back into marijuana use again, which while ultimately a lot less than drinking I also find myself having STRONG cravings.

I caught myself, I realized that I was again heading down a path of self destruction and anxiety. I was letting my emotions begin to control again and I am stopping it now.
I went to bed on time last night, fought all my cravings and got an incredible sleep. Now i find myself the next day still having some of these struggles and having a hard time focusing still. I blame this as remnants of my poor decisions and understand that I will need to continue working on my mindset. I need to get back in to my workouts and not let this bump slow my progress.

I am happy to report I have successfully installed my pull up bar, that was completed last thursday and while i have yet to complete a pull up I managed to obtain something else that will really help me leap forward and open more options for my workouts. My wife found a free Bowflex Ultimate 2! I understand that these models were actually recalled.... something about the flex bar not being secured well enough and coming loose and potentially causing damages/ injuries. I have taken some extra steps to secure my own, mainly though ratchet straps to assist in the securement of the machine, or at the very least a fail safe in the event of a breakage.

This came with all the attachments of a home gym and looks in fairly incredible condition, I have yet to fully use it after taking all day on saturday to assemble it. I do have photos and I will post them later.

Exciting times!

I am getting better every day, and every time I catch myself.
 

Gnomzed

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Barbarian from Alberta
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Posts: 40
"Working on the 30 day Gauntlet program."
Good morning.

I am still struggling with the discipline needed to maintain the growth of this healthy habit. I have not completed a structured work out since October 15th. I have played around on my new pull up bar and the bowflex that is now sitting in my basement but its not the same.

This week, I am re-starting the habit forming process again. I have learned the best way to accomplish this with meaning is to set clear and accessible goals to help build the momentum towards making daily habits.

This week my goals are:

I will complete at least 1 morning workout this week with the idea that the boost will help motivate me to do it more. However by making the goal easier any excess is just a win and not a drain on my mind if I don't complete it.

Meditate at least 5 times this week, While working out is something to start small, meditation is an easier practice that can help center me with myself and regain the discipline needed to continue to make the best choices that I can.

Take the dog for 3 walks, I do not exercise my pooch enough and coming into the colds months i should get the habit of walker her set so that during the winter She can still have good quality of exercise.

Read 3 chapters, any book (other than my sons bed time book that I try to read to him on a nightly basis)

This last one is a big one as I have a project that I will be completing this weekend to install an alternator in my wifes vehicle.
Research how to install an alternator on a 2012- Ford escape.
 
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