[Syrius]

Thursday, 8 May Wins: 199 days
Steps: 3,529/6,480
Work walk: No, not today. Should have, but I just wasn't up to it today.
Main workout:
Standing Desk
Wall Push-ups 22

In the rotation:
Wall Push-ups | Momentum | Express Tone | Unbound r2 | Hard Reset Cardio

I am glad the work week is over. I slept so terribly last night and my tummy was a little upset. Turns out that Chick Fil A gluten free buns have quinoa, so that probably has something to do with it. I've got to be more careful.

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

 

[Syrius]

Friday, 9 May Wins: 200 days
Steps: 7,890/6,190
Main workout:
43:26 evening walk with M

Quiet day around the house cleaning. I got all the important chores done and I convinced M to go on a walk with me. Now, I just need to convince him that he needs new shoes. On this day, I stopped taking the Zyrtec, since I was out and I needed to stop on Monday in time for the testing.

Saturday, 10 May Wins: 201 days
Steps: 3,722/6,360
Main workout:
P (Christine) - 5m Warm Up Ride
P (Camila) - 20m Low Impact Ride
P (Bradley) - 5m Cool Down Ride
P (Christine) - 5m Post-Ride Stretch

Morning workout followed by lots of car time and D&D. We had a decent session today, despite one individual's sour mood trying to derail the party. Yeah, I'll admit that my sis and I kinda steamrolled her a little. But, sorry, we are a party of heroes and there was no way that we were leaving people enslaved. So there.

Sunday, 11 May Wins: 202 days
Steps: 6,116/6,100
Main workout:
Glutes, Quads, Hamstrings, & Calves

On this day, I was itchy. Now, my doc told me that coming off of Zyrtec, that this itchiness would happen. Well, I did research. I'm itchy because this medicine has a discontinuation side effect (which I am reading as withdrawl symptom?) of being itchy. Also, long term use of this medicine can contribute to increased appetite, weight gain, and difficulty achieving weight loss goals. So, I might have found another reason that I am having a hard time losing weight. I guess I'll see over the next 2 weeks ish.

Monday, 12 May Wins: 203 days
Steps: 3,752/6,100
Earlier in the day: Wall Push-ups 23
Main workout:
Quick Warmup
Hard Reset Cardio 3
Wall Push-ups 24

In the rotation:
Wall Push-ups | Momentum | Express Tone | Unbound r2 | Hard Reset Cardio

I ended up having to take the day off today because I had a hard time going to sleep because of the itching and I kept waking up. I got 2 hours of actual sleep by the time my alarm went off. Got some extra sleep and I was mostly okay today. Still itchy. Really itchy. Results of research into how long I am going to be itchy seem to vary, so I am not sure when this is going to stop. Hopefully the workout will help me be a little more tired tonight. Well, I'm off to go try to wind down for the evening.

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

 

[Syrius]

Just doing some thinking out loud.

Alright, I want to try something new with some goals for the remainder of the month. Finish Express Tone & Wall Pushups. When gaming, take better breaks that involve (a) drinking water (b) 1 set of random workouts (like level 1 or 2 cardio or make more milestone things like I did with Frontiers of Pandora or even 500 steps around my house) (c) a break every 20-30 minutes. I need to get back to main workout completed before gaming, unless planning on taking a long evening walk with M. Because I need to continue encouraging him to work out and the long evening walks really take it out on us right now with the heat. On weekends, I need to work on getting my steps up. So, let's aim for minimum 5k steps every day for the rest of the month.



Boxes for checking in my log:
WP or ET (No extra points for more than one day completed in a day or doing both. i.e., I would have gotten one check mark for yesterday even though I did 2 days of WP.)
5k steps (Really, I want more like 7k, but let's be reasonable to start)
Iterated gaming (will also list what I did) *Note, compatible with completion of challenges
Encourage M to workout (might be easier now that I've logged him into Netflix on the Peloton) I don't have to be successful to get a point.

If mutli logging, I can chain boxes:
WP or ET

Okay, and what do I get for checking these boxes?? Haven't decided yet. I'll need to figure that out. Including today (because today counts), I have 19 days. I am probably not gaming every day, but I'll assume that I am for the purpose of setting a threshold. Let's aim for 60 checkmarks as a successful threshold. Maybe a bonus prize if I reach 68? That's 80% and 90% of total possible checkmarks.

 

[Syrius]

Tuesday, 13 May Wins: 204 days
Steps: 5,518/5,880
Work walk:
No, these are on hold (other than field work) until after the allergist. I don't need to be out there, causing allergy symptoms. I do need to do some stuff at my desk, like Standing Desk.
Main workout:
Fundamentals lvl 3 w/ EC
Wall Push-ups 25

In the rotation:
Wall Push-ups | Momentum | Express Tone | Unbound r2 | Hard Reset Cardio

Boxes:
WP or ET
5k steps
Iterated gaming - Did play games, but was only in for about 30 minutes. Did game before workout, but because I had just eaten dinner. Spent dinner prep time writing.
Encourage M to workout

Whoop, more doctor fun today. Gastro doc went surprisingly well. And since my allergist already ordered celiac testing, he's just having me do a breath test and keeping a food/symptom journal until I check in next.

Itching has not entirely subsided, but it hasn't been as bad today as I expected it to be.

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

 

[Syrius]

Wednesday, 14 May Wins: 205 days
Steps: 7,356/5,810
Work moves:
Daily Legs lvl 5
Main workout:
Quick Warmup
Momentum 16 lvl 1 - the plank walk outs were just a little too much. I do not do those enough. However, I can and did walk my hands all the way out and back to my feet with full contact with the ground and my whole hand.
Wall Push-ups 26
Express Tone 27 lvl 3 - 5lb set 1, then 8lb sets 2-5 - skipped d26, will go back
Unbound r2 16
Gaming gains:
2x200 march steps

In the rotation:
Wall Push-ups | Momentum | Express Tone | Unbound r2 | Hard Reset Cardio

Boxes:
x2 WP or ET
5k steps
Iterated gaming
Encourage M to workout
Total: 9

Fairly productive day. I was on the ball and getting things done. Itching has reduced, though I do have some sore spots from itching. I have also had a hard time finishing my lunch the last three days and dinner last night. No problems with tonight's dinner, but tonight I got my workout in first. Also, I think that I haven't really been experiencing too many allergy symptoms since stopping the Zyrtec. Now, I am still able to take the nasal spray, so that might be helping, but I am currently not understanding why I was taking that medication all this time. I feel great, other than some minor congestion and slight irritation with my eyes.

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

 

[Syrius]

Thursday, 15 May Wins: 206 days
Steps: 11,525/5,970
Work moves:
Field work - 1:27:37 of walking
Main workout:
No, I just counted field work today - I was wiped out when I got home
Gaming gains:
none

I worked outside today and I just didn't have the energy at the end of the day to do anything else. Well, I should have stretched, but I just didn't.

Friday, 16 May Wins: 207 days
Steps: 6,266/7,090
Main workout:
Wall Push-ups 27
Super Abs + EC
Gaming gains:
Wake up! Energized
Game On x7

In the rotation:
Wall Push-ups | Momentum | Express Tone | Unbound r2 | Hard Reset Cardio

Boxes:
WP or ET
5k steps
Iterated gaming
Encourage M to workout
Total: 15 (1 no count)

Lots and lots of cleaning today. It was a good day.

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

 

[Syrius]

Saturday, 17 May Wins: 208 days
Steps: 6,998/7,010
Main workout:
1.5 hours of fencing
Gaming gains:
I successfully took breaks to move and hydrate.

I had a great time at practice today and I'm sore and tired all over. I also managed to get a lot of mopping done.

Sunday, 18 May Wins: 209 days
Steps: 3,274/7,010
Main workout:
Express Tone 28
Gaming gains (and more):
First thing this morning - Wall Push-ups 28
3 mission - 60 alternating bicep curls (5lb)
7 enigmas - Katana Warmup x 7
3 achievement - 60 negative calf raises
+ lots of moving around and meal prepping and drinking fluids

In the rotation:
Wall Push-ups | Momentum | Express Tone | Unbound r2 | Hard Reset Cardio

Boxes:
x2 WP or ET
5k steps
Iterated gaming
Encourage M to workout
Total: 22 (1 no count)

Today, I am still feeling tired and sore. Fencing took a little more out of me than I am used to. But that is okay! I just took it easy today and let my body recover. Especially since I've got field work again tomorrow.

Also, changed my mind about counting for double points on "WP or ET". There are a small number of them left, 10 as of when I started counting boxes. So, yeah, I'm getting all the points I can out of that. And adjust final targets once that row item is completed.

It wasn't originally my plan to use Katana Warmup as a workout, but I had done some of the katana drills off that card for the first three enigmas. So, I just did the rest of the ones on the card and continued on with it for the remaining enigmas.

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

 

[Syrius]

Monday, 19 May Wins: 210 days
Steps: 13,659/6,270
Work Walk/Main workout:
3.5 hours-ish of field work
Gaming gains:
I briefly played for like 20 minutes, so I didn't do anything really other than hydrate. Which is good enough.

Environmental allergy testing occurred this day. Like my husband has been saying, I aced the test. I had 60 out of 68 pricks pop positive, not counting the two controls. I actually started experiencing some lightheadedness and doc ended up giving me a zyrtec... so then I was extremely drowsy and I went to bed super early.

Tuesday, 20 May Wins: 211 days
Steps: 5,924/7,010
Work moves:
none today
Main workout:
Spotlight lvl 3
Gaming gains (and more):
Not playing tonight.
P (Kirra) - 10m Sleep Meditation

In the rotation:
Wall Push-ups | Momentum | Express Tone | Unbound r2 | Hard Reset Cardio

Boxes:
WP or ET - not tonight, too sore
5k steps
Iterated gaming
Encourage M to workout
Total: 27 (2 no count)

I was quite a bit out of it today. I was barely productive, robbed of energy, and my whole body, especially my back, was sore. Then around 2, the fog lifted and I got a little more productive. I did some scroll work this evening and it was enjoyable. Came home and I managed to get through Spotlight and that was about it.

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

 

[Syrius]

Wednesday, 21 May Wins: 212 days
Steps: 5,166/6,910
Work moves:
Bellatrix lvl 3
EOD - 30 squat hold calf raises
Main workout:
Hard Reset Cardio 5 (I intend to do try to do 4 in the morning)
>>P (Emma) - 5m Warm Up Ride
>>P (Robin) - 30m Rolling Hills Ride - PR on output on a 30m ride
>>P (Denis) - 5m Cool Down Ride
>>P (Hannah F) - 5m Post Ride Stretch
Gaming gains (and more):
Undone
Fix It!
Wall Push-ups 30 (I will do 29 in the morning, which will complete it)

In the rotation:
Wall Push-ups | Momentum | Express Tone | Unbound r2 | Hard Reset Cardio

Boxes:
WP or ET
5k steps
Iterated gaming
Encourage M to workout
Total: 31 (2 no count)

Pretty good day today. I got done the things that I needed to complete and I talked out some scheduling problems in a way that resulted in positive conclusions. I am excited that all the pieces for my new desk are here, which will result in me having a sit to stand desk at home, which my legs will appreciate.

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

 

[Syrius]

Thursday, 22 May Wins: 213 days - Vacation Day 1
Steps: 7,222/6,570
Main workout:
Wall Push-ups 29
Good Morning Abs
& some walking - general wandering

A lot of car time today, but it was worth it! Dinner at my favorite meadery.

Friday, 23 May Wins: 214 days - Vacation Day 2
Steps: 13,296/6,640
Main workout:
Walking - ghost town and general wandering

Had a lovely day visiting an old mining town and cracking open a geode. We learned a lot and got to see some cool, old cars. Had some bbq for lunch that didn't sit well, so we had some down time before wandering back out and ending up back at the meadery.

Saturday, 24 May Wins: 215 days - Vacation Day 3
Steps: 13,036/7,980
Main workout:
Walking - art walk and general wandering

We didn't know there was going to be an art walk in the town when we booked the vacation, but it definitely became the focus of the morning. We came home with a few prints, a copper bracelet, and a new key hanger. We also went to a bookstore and came home with some new reads to enjoy. Food was fantastic and I continued my streak of avoiding gluten successfully.

Sunday, 25 May Wins: 216 days - Vacation Day 4
Steps: 11,241/9,000 - ~1k of this is motion that was picked up in the car ride
Main workout:
Cleaning and building new standing desk
Gaming gains (and more):
drank water and used standing desk for a good period of time

Lots of car time again, but that's just the way it is. I was so excited for my new desk that M helped me set it up in the afternoon. It took longer than expected, but I am really loving the simplicity of my new set up.

Monday, 26 May Wins: 217 days - Memorial Day Holiday
Steps: 5,481/9,450
Main workout:
Express Tone 29 lvl 3 - 5lbs (still have to go back for d26)
Gaming gains [AC Unity] (and more):
2 missions - Silent Assassin x2 sets
Broke 7 lockpicks - 70 flutter kicks
2 enigma - Toy Soldier x2 set
2 fast travels - Standing Desk x2 sets
Cella Astri door (completed the set of 10 enigmas) - Proprioception x 1 set

Nice, quiet day at home. Got some meal prep done and just enjoyed the day.

Tuesday, 27 May Wins: 218 days
Steps: 3,721/9,060
Work Moves:
Arms of Steel 1 lvl 3, EMOM style - this is not a commitment to a new program just yet, but rather me keeping my body guessing. And it was fun and easy to do at my desk.
Main workout:
... headache ... I'll edit add if I do get anything else done.
Gaming gains [AC Unity] (and more):
None today.

In the rotation:
Momentum | Express Tone | Unbound r2 | Hard Reset Cardio

Boxes:
WP or ET
5k steps
Iterated gaming
Encourage M to workout
Total: 31+15=46 (6 no count)

The headache has been kicking my butt a little today, but I was suffering from a small headache most of the weekend. But I wasn't going to let it ruin our trip!! Back to normal, mostly, today. It was fairly productive day at work, so I am just going to take it easy this evening and hydrate.

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

 

[CODawn]

Congratulations!

 

[Mamatigerj]

Cheers for Wall Push-ups!

Glad you enjoyed your vacation time. Sorry about the headache.

 

[Sólveig]

Congrats on Pushing Up the Wall!

 

[Fremen]

Congrats

 

[graoumia]

Congrats

 

[NancyTree]

Congrats on wall push ups!

 

[Anek]

Congrats!

 

[Antheia & Colossus]

Congrats!

 

[Syrius]

Thank you!!!!

Wednesday, 28 May Wins: 219 days
Steps: 5,806/9,000
Work Moves:
... Work moves were substituted today by an allergy food test
Main workout:
The Prep
Express Tone 26 lvl 3 - 5lb - replaced lunges with reverse lunges after the first 2
Fountain of Youth lvl 1 + EC
Better Day Stretching
Gaming gains [AC Unity] (and more):
None today.

In the rotation:
Momentum | Express Tone | Unbound r2 | Hard Reset Cardio

Boxes:
WP or ET
5k steps
Iterated gaming
Encourage M to workout
Total: 46+3=49 (7 no count)

It has been an interesting day. But everything worked out okay work wise, so I am thankful for that. As far as allergy testing goes, it was interesting to see what my body is allergic to and just how many of those positives were things that I enjoy. Of all the foods that popped, only wheat is the one giving me problems.

But I am to keep a food/symptom log for both the allergist and the GI doc. Ugh, I hate doing the food tracking thing. I need to figure out how to gamify this so that I actually do it. If anyone has suggestions, I am open to them.

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

 

[Louve Rose]

Wall Push-ups 29

Congratulations !

 

[Syrius]

@Louve Rose

Thursday, 29 May Wins: 220 days
Steps: 5,175/7,570
Work Moves:
10:03 warm walk with M
Main workout:
too sore, owwww
Gaming gains [COD] (and more):
none, just drank some water - I'll count the win for drinking water

High energy day, but my thighs are so sore today! But that's okay, I at least went for a walk in the morning, before the soreness fully set in. And I didn't avoid moving, but I didn't seek out extra movement. I am glad that my weekend starts tomorrow, work was a whirlwind this week.

lol, forgot to press the post button!

Friday, 30 May Wins: 221 days
Steps: 8,442/7,100
Main workout:
Quick Warmup
EoD - 30 side jacks
Hard Reset Cardio 6 - internet went out halfway through, but I was still able to use the timer.
Gaming gains [The Roottrees are Dead] (and more):
Ongoing chores
2 achievement - Energy Boost x2

In the rotation:
Momentum | Express Tone | Unbound r2 | Hard Reset Cardio

Boxes:
WP or ET - not from lack of trying. I tried to do a squat and it's still fairly uncomfortable. I'm hoping it'll all be better tomorrow
5k steps
Iterated gaming
Encourage M to workout
Total: 49+6=55 (7 no count)

Well, it was a weird day today. I got a lot of chores done, but I wasn't really hungry until super late, so I skipped lunch today. I am aiming to do Express Tone tomorrow to finish it up, but I'll just have to see how much fencing practice kicks my butt.

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

 

[Syrius]

Saturday, 31 May Wins: 222 days
Steps: 7,839/7,240
Main workout:
~1.5 hours of fencing practice in the heat

Quick Warmup
Hard Reset Cardio 7
Momentum 17 lvl 3 - sub crunches for sit-ups
Express Tone 30 lvl 1 - sub reverse lunges for lunges -
Unbound r2 17
Gaming gains [The Roottrees are Dead] (and more):
Ongoing chores & hydrated
... I owe like 5 more achievements from yesterday, but I'm tuckered out. So, I'll think of something tomorrow and make up some moves.

In the rotation:
Momentum | Unbound r2 | Hard Reset Cardio

Boxes:
WP or ET
5k steps
Iterated gaming
Encourage M to workout
Total: 55+4=59 (7 no count)

=================
Box math:
19 days * 4 boxes per day = 76 boxes total
76 - 7 no counts = 69 boxes total
Goal = 80% of box total = 80% of 69 = 55 boxes
Super goal = 90% of box total = 90% of 69 = 62 boxes (3 boxes short)

HEY, that's awesome!!! I made the goal! Still haven't decided what I get for that.
=================

I'm feeling pretty happy with today. I had actually talked myself out of Express Tone. But then I finished up with Momentum and realized that I was feeling pretty limber, so I told myself why not push a little more. I am glad I did, though I know I'll be feeling it in my legs tomorrow.

Fencing went okay. I made some rookie mistakes and my arms have weakened a little again. Lol, this no allergy med thing makes me feel much more clearheaded, but now I kinda have to relearn some tactical patience. But I had my partner loose and giggling along with me, so I think in the long run, it was all okay.

I'm going to think on what I want for June focuses for the boxes. I like the boxes.

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

 

[Louve Rose]

Congratulations !

 

[graoumia]

congratulations

 

[Mamatigerj]

Happy Badge Day! And cheers for hitting your goal!

 

[Fremen]

Congrats

 

[Sólveig]

Express Congrats!

 

[Anek]

Congrats!!

 

[Mr.Javo]

Congrats

 

[CODawn]

Congratulations!

 

[Maegaranthelas]

Badges and Goals, whooooh!

 

[Syrius]

@Louve Rose @graoumia @Mamatigerj @Fremen @Sólveig @Anek @Mr.Javo @CODawn @Maegaranthelas Thank you!!

Sunday, 1 June Wins: 223 days
Steps: 3,423/7,360
Main workout:
Some stretches

As a reward, I let myself have a nice rest day, where I didn't owe any extra moves and I let my legs recover. Also, I have field work on Monday, so I felt it was prudent to have the rest. Also cancelled anything I "owed".

Monday, 2 June Wins: 224 days
Steps: 10,740/6,970
Work Moves/Main workout:
1:41:08 field work walk (3.12 miles)

I had intended to at least pick and perform a challenge, but I was wiped and I needed to spend the evening hydrating.

Tuesday, 3 June Wins: 225 days
Steps: 6,238/7,350
Work Moves:
none today, but I was greatly productive at work, which I seriously needed.
Main workout:
Quick Warmup
Reset 1 - oof, okay, this is going to take some willpower - but I can do it
Hard Reset Cardio 8 lvl 3 - and out of steam - but I did combat and it wasn't just punches!!

Gaming gains [Plague Inc. Evolved]:
Hydrated & used standing function of desk

In the rotation:
Momentum 18 | Unbound r2 18 | Hard Reset Cardio (4) 9 | Reset2

Boxes:
R or M - Reset or Momentum
5k steps
Iterated gaming
Encourage M to workout
Total: 6 (5 no count)
I'm leaving June 1 as no counts so that I don't mess up the math at the end of the month.
I also thought about mixing up the goals, but honestly, these are the ones working for me right now.

I've been doing a lot of thinking. I don't know exactly when "I can't do this yet" turned in to "I can't do this", but I am making it my mission to prove to myself that yes, yes I can. Just because its hard and I don't want to do it because its uncomfortable is not a good reason to not do things. Things that I can do, if I would just let myself do it. I have been living in the world of level 1 and 2 cards for too long. I am going to do better and push myself more (within reason) because I can do these things, like jumping jacks and push ups. Sure, I can't currently do a sit-up unassisted (like with my feet wedged under something or on one of those benches at the gym that are bent for your legs to fit in) and I don't really have a great means to do them assisted at home, but it doesn't mean that I won't be able to do them at all or ever.

I've got to regain my optimism. I lost it somewhere with my extra spoonfuls of energy. But I haven't been this clear minded in so long. Surely, that is a good starting point. I choose to believe it is.

I look forward to reading up on all of you here soon, it's just too late for me to start that endeavor tonight.

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

 

[NancyTree]

Congrats on Express Tone!

 

[Jaga]

Congrats!

 

[Syrius]

@NancyTree @Jaga Thank you!!

Wednesday, 4 June Wins: 226 days
Steps: 5,658/7,240
Work Moves:
Locked In lvl 3
Main workout:
Quick Warmup
Momentum 18 lvl 2 - right ankle unhappy
EoD - 20 high crunches
Reset 2
Upperbody+ Lvl 1 - 8lb except for 5lbs on lateral raises
Unbound r2 18
Gaming gains [Plague Inc. Evolved]:
30 calf raises
Hydrated

In the rotation:
Momentum 19 | Unbound r2 19 | Hard Reset Cardio (4) 9 | Reset2

Boxes:
x2 R or M
5k steps
Iterated gaming
Encourage M to workout
Total: 6+5=11 (5 no count)

I'm a little sore today, but I figured it was better to tackle Momentum's jumping jacks today than doubling them up for tomorrow. Erebus insisted that he had to be between my feet on the planks, so it made the climber taps interesting.

Today was a decent day overall. I did have a bit of a headache all day, but it was no migraine. Just a persistent nuisance. I got everything done that I needed to do today, so in the end, it was a successful day.

Now, to see if I can get a decent night sleep.

Stay hydrated and have a wonderful day!

====================

I forgot to push post before I went to bed.

 

[Syrius]

Thursday, 5 June Wins: 227 days
Steps: 6,474/6,930
Work Moves:
20:03 morning warm walk - Hard Reset Cardio 9 - I did keep up a nice, steady pace.
Main workout:
I'm going to let work moves count today, my ankles are a little sore.
Gaming gains [Botany Manor]:
Uhhh, yeah, I forgot to set my timers.

In the rotation:
Momentum 19 | Unbound r2 19 | Hard Reset Cardio (4) 10 | Reset 3

Boxes:
R or M
5k steps
Iterated gaming
Encourage M to workout - M had a busy day and this was not going to help him today.
Total: 11+1=12 (6 no count)

Okay, I'll do better tomorrow. I am just glad that I went out in the warmer weather and got a walk in. I have also done some seated calf raises, but I wasn't counting. I can still do this, I just needed to listen today. Also, I have just gotten a new set of inserts for my shoes, so that should help alleviate the sore foot problem from the last two days.

Stay hydrated and have a wonderful day!

 

[Syrius]

Friday, 6 June Wins: 228 days
Steps: 8,373/6,840
Main workout:
Quick Warmup
2 min Abs 1
Hard Reset Cardio 10 - circuit
20 calf raises - [20/60] CoSr 1
Flexible Today
Gaming gains [Botany Manor and more]:
Chores
Hollow Hold 1
Reset 3
Hydrating
40 calf raises - [60/60] CoSr 1

Well, today got derailed early on, which ended up affecting my plans. For months, we've been having issues with our garage door opener, causing us to periodically need to close it manually. Well, today was the day that it snapped. Literally. Now that its evening, we've secured the garage, but I didn't feel comfortable leaving the house to complete any of my errands today, to include starting my allergy shots. So, I thought to myself, nah, that's okay. I'll be over at the same office for my physical on Monday, I'll just pop over to the clinic afterwards. Nope. Now I've got the repair man coming, literally right after my appointment because that was the soonest that I could get someone out to look at this thing.

I don't know what frustrates me more: that we knew that this was an ongoing problem and we waited to fix it until it broke or that it completely messed with my plans. Either way, I kinda hit things a little hard workout wise. I also was so agitated, that I didn't really eat anything until dinner.

Saturday, 7 June Wins: 229 days
Steps: 5,669/7,000
Main workout:
2 min Abs 2
WoD - Step, Sway, Slay lvl 3 + EC - I did 30s rests
Gaming gains [Escape Academy]:
Hollow Hold 2
CoSr 2
Reset 4
EoD - 20 twists
... and then M convinced me to chill and enjoy some treat beverages for the evening. Cider is yummy.

In the rotation:
Momentum 19 | Unbound r2 19 | Hard Reset Cardio (4) 11 | 2 min Abs 3 | Reset 5 | CoSr 3 | Hollow Hold 3

Boxes:
R or M
5k steps
Iterated gaming
Encourage M to workout
Total: 12+8=20 (6 no count)

Today was better in comparison. Today, we got haircuts and a good majority of the grocery shopping done. Which is where the cider comes in. We found that our local grocery store now carries the canned ciders from my favorite mead place!! OMG I am so excited. They are so tasty and smooth. So, while I was good at iterated gaming during the afternoon, I slacked off in the evening. I am going to let it count, because I did continue to get up and periodically move around.

Workout wise, I needed a light day. And I feel that it worked out perfectly. I was lower energy to start with and it just helped get me moving without taxing myself.

...Which leads me to why I now have 3 new things. Beyond "keeping my body guessing". I have been neglecting ab work and I need to change that. So, 2 min Abs is a delightful add-on and Hollow Hold to help build towards sit ups. As for my old friend, Calves of Steel is making a comeback to help support my ankle better, provide my arches with some consistent movement that has always made my feet feel good in the long run, not to mention strong calves as well.

Stay hydrated and have a wonderful day!

 

[Syrius]

Sunday, 8 June Wins: 230 days
Steps: 3,189/6,870
Main workout:
Glutes, Quads, Hamstrings, & Calves
Gaming gains [COD]:
none

Today, I didn't feel that great. My tummy was upset and I had a persistent headache most of the afternoon. I did play video games and I did hydrate, but I didn't get up frequently to at least move.

Monday, 9 June Wins: 231 days
Steps: 4,028/6,140
Work Moves:
CoSr 3
Main workout:
2 min Abs 3
Hollow Hold 3
Gaming gains:
none

I hyperfocused when I was working from home, so I didn't really get anything done. Wellness exam went great, just gotta go get blood work. And the GI doc wants me to try avoiding FODMAPs. Which doesn't work for my meal prep this week, so I'll get on that next week.

Tuesday, 10 June Wins: 232 days
Steps: 6,019/5,720
Work Moves:
none, fell down the rabbit hole today. But I drank all the water.
Main workout:
Quick Warmup
Reset 5
Momentum 19 lvl 2
EoD - 20 leg raises
2 min Abs 4
Hollow Hold 4
CoSr 4
Unbound r2 19
Gaming gains:
none

In the rotation:
Momentum 20 | Unbound r2 20 | Hard Reset Cardio (4) 11 | 2 min Abs 5 | Reset 6 | CoSr 5 | Hollow Hold 5

Boxes:
x2 R or M
5k steps
Iterated gaming
Encourage M to workout - he's doing field work, so he's going to be walking plenty. He gets a break from me asking him to ride the bike this week.
Total: 20+3=23 (10 no count)

Finally got the post out today. So that's good. As is the fact that my garage door is no longer broken, so I'm taking that win as well. Overall, today was a rather quiet day. I did get a bit of headache earlier, but it is all cleared up now.

Stay hydrated and have a wonderful day!

 

[Syrius]

Okay, I've got to do a little reconstruction for the past few days. I know I had a Wednesday post and I could had sworn I got it up, but it's gone.
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Wednesday, 11 June Wins: 233 days
Steps: 4,504/5,750
Work Moves:
None
Main workout: (In some order)
Quick Warmup - I am fairly confident that I did do this
2 min Abs 5
Reset 6
CoSr 5 & 6
Hollow Hold 5 & 6

Lots of focusing and meetings today.

Thursday, 12 June Wins: 234 days
Steps: 12,869/5,630
Work Moves = Main workout
Field work
Gaming gains:
hydrating

Yay, lots and lots of walking, talking with people, and I felt great. I could have sworn I did something on this evening, but I can't remember.

Friday, 13 June Wins: 235 days
Steps: 4,658/6,360
Main workout:
Glutes, Quads, Hamstrings, & Calves

Waaay too much car time today. I wanted to get up early and get a small workout in, but the day just kept being one curve ball after another.

Saturday, 14 June Wins: 236 days
Steps: 4,682/6,190
Main workout:
Glutes, Quads, Hamstrings, & Calves - I really need to memorize a second easy to do one.

D&D today. It was a good session, even though we spent it all in combat. We also had lunch with dad and that was awesome.

Sunday, 15 June Wins: 237 days
Steps: 4,520/5,890
Main workout:
Yoga for PCOS
Gaming gains:
hydration and chores and meal prep

I am just tired after all the driving from yesterday and I had a headache. I took it easy as a result.

Monday, 16 June Wins: 238 days
Steps: 6,313/5,620
Work Moves:
nada - I had intentions, but just didn't work out my way.
Main workout:
Quick Warmup
Temple Run lvl 3 + EC
Reset 7
2 min Abs 6
EoD - 30s chest expansions
Momentum 20 lvl 2
Hollow Hold 7
CoSr 7
Unbound r2 20
P (Kirra) - 5m Peace Meditation

Okay, not a bad day overall. I was very productive at work, I asked all the questions in the Very Important Meeting today (some of them I think my team lead didn't want me to ask), and I got a good workout in. I can't make up for the last five days, but I can (and did) make an effort to be at least 1% better today. And that's what matters.

Now, to go write down some more questions my lead probably doesn't want me to ask that I thought of while I was working out.

In the rotation:
Momentum 21 | Unbound r2 21 | Hard Reset Cardio (4) 11 | 2 min Abs 7 | Reset 8 | CoSr 8 | Hollow Hold 8

Boxes:
x2 R or M Some of this was out of my control, but some of it was totally within it as well.
5k steps Why didn't I look at my watch before bed and steal some extra steps???
Iterated gaming - I do feel silly letting hydrating count, but with how bad I am at drinking water, I am telling myself that it is okay.
Encourage M to workout - he's still doing field work.
Total: 23+11=34 (16 no count)

Stay hydrated and have a wonderful day!

 

[Syrius]

Tuesday, 17 June Wins: 239 days
Steps: 5,123/5,690
Work Moves:
CoSr 8
Roundabout lvl 3 + EC
Main workout:
Reset 8
Hollow Hold 8

In the rotation:
Momentum 21 | Unbound r2 21 | Hard Reset Cardio (4) 11 | 2 min Abs 7 | Reset 9 | CoSr 9 | Hollow Hold 9

Boxes:
R or M
5k steps
Iterated gaming
Encourage M to workout - he's still doing field work.
Total: 34+2=36 (18 no count)

Today was okay. I got a lot of work training done today, but not the reports that I needed to write. I went to the officer's meeting, but I didn't bring my stuff to do scribal because I intended to leave early because I have a headache and then stayed an hour longer than I meant too. The wet-bulb temp crept up early today, so I didn't go for walk in the morning (which are now going to also be hot walks, just because of the time of year that it is), but at least I did do Roundabout at my desk when I was alone in my office space for a good period of time.

So, overall, I am pleasantly surprised with how today has turned out, but also annoyed at myself at the same time. But that's okay I think, at least I showed up and I didn't do nothing. In fact, I did more than just GQHS, so I am calling today a win.

Stay hydrated and have a wonderful day!

 

[Syrius]

Wednesday, 18 June Wins: 240 days
Steps: 8k+/5,640
Work Moves:
Light field work
Main workout:
Quick Warmup
EoD - 30 split jacks
Reset 9
Hard Reset Cardio 4 lvl 3
Hollow Hold 9
2 min Abs 7
Deep Stretch - I couldn't quite get into 3 and 9, so I did my best approximations
Gaming gains:
30 calf raises -> CoSr 9 (30/90)
Helped my sister with figuring out if she could air fry fish from frozen
30 calf raises -> CoSr 9 (60/90)
Some hydrating
30 calf raises -> CoSr 9 (90/90)

In the rotation:
Momentum 21 | Unbound r2 21 | Hard Reset Cardio 11 | 2 min Abs 8 | Reset 10 | CoSr 10 | Hollow Hold 10

Boxes:
R or M
5k steps
Iterated gaming
Encourage M to workout
Total: 36+4=40 (18 no count)

Yeah, I did M's field work today. He has requested that I don't give him freebees when doing field work and that I be more persistent in encouraging him to work out. Cool. I can do that. I think I am going to get him to do a strength program with me. Yeah, I know, that's me starting another program, but I think I can use this to get him to do something.

And, uh, yeah, this field work and my usual field work are not the same. He has not been doing nearly as much walking as I assumed.

Anyway, he came back from the doctor with the mediterranean diet. So now, he's supposed to be doing that and I am supposed to be doing low-FODMAP... these things are not compatible. And I don't really like shellfish all that much so I am feeling a little pigeon-holed just based off the packet that he got. We are trying to decide which to do first, because we cannot be cooking multiple meals.

I'm just a little frustrated. I hope that we can figure out a path forward.

Stay hydrated and have a wonderful day!

 

[graoumia]

good look with the diets, it is such a mess when people are not eating the same way at home

 

[Syrius]

@graoumia No kidding. That's what I am really worried about. I think we are going to do the low FODMAP first, with mediterranean influence, so that I can do the elimination and slow reintroduction stages to figure out what things are causing my bloating that I need to avoid. Then we'll transition to mediterranean fully, keeping in mind what found doesn't work with our bodies. It's going to be a long process and a lot of work, but I think it is our best course of action.

Thursday, 19 June Wins: 241 days
Steps: 5,232/5,930
Main workout:
Hollow Hold 10
Reset 10
CoSr 10
Gaming gains:
Some hydrating & light chores

In the rotation:
Momentum 21 | Unbound r2 21 | Hard Reset Cardio 11 | 2 min Abs 8 | Reset 11 | CoSr 11 | Hollow Hold 11

Boxes:
R or M
5k steps
Iterated gaming - ehh, I feel like I should have done more, but I was keeping it light today.
Encourage M to workout - I forgot to because he was actually doing things today and I felt bad reminding him to workout because I wasn't - which is kinda silly now that I type it out
Total: 40+3=43 (18 no count)

So, I started allergy shots today. Hooray, there were three of them. But first I had labs and a B12 shot. So all in all, I had 5 separate needles today and I really hate needles. I wouldn't say that I am afraid of them like I was when I was a kid (I would like to think I conquered that fear), but I really don't like them.

But, as I have learned, I am supposed to not exercise for at least two hours afterwards and because they were the first ones, it was suggested that I took it easy today. So, I just focused on challenges and I'm going to call it okay. I'm making a note, I did get anxious after the allergy shots and it was really helpful to practice mindfulness of breath, not to mention that I could then tell that I was okay and still breathing normally.

Oh, and we went to the theaters and saw Lilo and Stitch later in the afternoon. It was super cute and I loved it.

I'm hoping to sneak in a workout in the morning before I have a lot of car time again. I've already got the tabs grouped up for tomorrow, so I've just got to boot up my system and go.

Stay hydrated and have a wonderful day!

 

[Syrius]

Friday, 20 June Wins: 242 days
Steps: 4,247/5,860
Main workout:
Quick Warmup
Reset 11
Hard Reset Cardio 11 - slow climbers on part 1
Hollow Hold 11
2 min Abs 8
Sandman

Later on: CoSr 11

In the rotation:
Momentum 21 | Unbound r2 21 | Hard Reset Cardio 12 | 2 min Abs 9 | Reset 12 | CoSr 12 | Hollow Hold 12

Boxes:
R or M
5k steps
Iterated gaming
Encourage M to workout
Total: 43+2=45 (19 no count)

Good morning friends! (Or happy whatever time of day it is for each of you!) I'll get Calves of Steel done later and add it in. I'm just about out of time for this morning.

Stay hydrated and have a wonderful day!

 

[Syrius]

Saturday, 21 June Wins: 243 days
Steps: 9,109/5,540
Main workout:
CoSr 12
Reset 12
Hollow Hold 12
2 min Abs 9 & 10
Cortisol Down

In the rotation:
Momentum 21 | Unbound r2 21 | Hard Reset Cardio 12 | 2 min Abs 11 | Reset 13 | CoSr 13 | Hollow Hold 13

Boxes:
R or M
5k steps
Iterated gaming
Encourage M to workout
Total: 45+3=48 (20 no count)

On the go update:
I did do CoSr 11 yesterday, I just haven't put it in. My service is terrible. I'll fix formatting and add notes when I'm home later. Lol, this is the second time I've written this up, so I'm going to just get it posted before it gets lost again.

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Later ended up being the next morning. Lol!

Stay hydrated and have a wonderful day!

 

[Syrius]

Sunday, 22 June Wins: 244 days
Steps: 5,488/5,900
Main workout=Gaming Gains:
CoSr 13
Laundry
Meal prep steps - as in I was kinda dancing in place while cooking. Not a lot, just enough to get some extra steps in.

In the rotation:
Momentum 21 | Unbound r2 21 | Hard Reset Cardio 12 | 2 min Abs 11 | Reset 13 | CoSr 14 | Hollow Hold 13

Boxes:
R or M
5k steps
Iterated gaming
Encourage M to workout
Total: 48+3=51 (20 no count)

Ugh, my feet hurt and I am just tired all over. It'll pass, but I pretty much took it easy today. I did however make the master chore list for next weekend, and it looks terrible. Good grief, I am going to be cleaning all weekend just to get caught up. M's promised to help, so honestly, it won't be as bad as I am envisioning. But hey, it'll mean I have a clean house and I think that's the important takeaway here.

Stay hydrated and have a wonderful day!

 

[graoumia]

@Syrius i think remembering that you were on intermittent fasting, with a quite extreme fast period, would you recommend that ? Did you stop, and why ? I am having one meal since 4 days, it is about 23 hours of fasting, it is quite hard, but for digestion and bloating it really helps me. But it is also frustrating, i need to get used to it i think

Sorry for your feet, i hope you will soon get better

 

[Syrius]

@Syrius i think remembering that you were on intermittent fasting, with a quite extreme fast period, would you recommend that ? Did you stop, and why ? I am having one meal since 4 days, it is about 23 hours of fasting, it is quite hard, but for digestion and bloating it really helps me. But it is also frustrating, i need to get used to it i think

Sorry for your feet, i hope you will soon get better

I'm afraid you've got me mixed up with someone else. I've never done intermittent fasting. I've done just calorie counting, protein shake meal replacements with calorie counting, and a half hearted attempt at Mediterranean diet.

Wow, you do OMAD? I'm glad it's helping your bloating!

Thanks about my feet. I think it's just adjustment pains getting used to doing more high impact exercises again. And then standing in my kitchen while cooking yesterday just really bothered everything. Haha, it's been a while since I've done so many jumping jacks.

 

[Syrius]

Monday, 23 June Wins: 245 days
Steps: 4,598/5,860
Work Moves:
Some standing at my desk
Main workout
Quick Warmup
Reset 13
Momentum 21 lvl 1 - I really need to work on my squats
2 min Abs 11
Hollow Hold 13
Unbound r2 21

In the rotation:
Momentum 22 | Unbound r2 22 | Hard Reset Cardio 12 | 2 min Abs 12 | Reset 14 | CoSr 14 | Hollow Hold 14

Boxes:
x2 R or M
5k steps
Iterated gaming
Encourage M to workout
Total: 51+3=54 (21 no count)

It was a day. I got stuff done. I didn't move around as much today. I was running around on 4 hours of sleep because I had a difficult time going to bed last night, but I think I've managed today fairly well.

Stay hydrated and have a wonderful day!

 

[Syrius]

Tuesday, 24 June Wins: 246 days
Steps: 8,297/5,610
Work Moves:
P (Matty) - 20m Power Walk => Hard Reset Cardio 13
CoSr 14
Reset 14
EoD - 30s shoulder taps
Hero for Hire - HAY, I like the office friendly filter. That is 1000000% amazing!
Main workout
See work moves

In the rotation:
Momentum 22 | Unbound r2 22 | Hard Reset Cardio (12)14 | 2 min Abs 12 | Reset 15 | CoSr 15 | Hollow Hold 14

Boxes:
R or M
5k steps
Iterated gaming
Encourage M to workout
Total: 54+3=57 (24 no count)

I had a pretty good day, given that I had a headache again for most of it. (Thanks hormones!) I am actually kinda proud of myself for going for the early morning walk today, even though I wasn't really feeling it. I even got my heartrate up, so it totally counts towards HRC. I was planning on doing the kicks for day 12 yesterday, but that's okay. I'll get the kicks in probably tomorrow.

I went to arrow making class this evening and it was really cool. I've already broken an arrow, but it had a soft spot and probably would have broken the first time I shot it. So, my arrow shafts were already at my length, so I didn't have to cut them, but they are prepped for nocks & tips and the sealant is drying. I'm very excited to do painting on them next week!!

Stay hydrated and have a wonderful day!