61 DC Thorns and Roses - Week 6 - JP Fitness Forums

James Newman · 07-06-2007, 07:24 AM

Ya know, 35 days go by really fast and we are well into day 36. I really like the 61 DC. It has served as a source of encouragement in my workouts and nutrition, it has gotten me to try new things and old things alike, and probably the greatest of all -- it has allowed me the opportunity to become acquainted with all of you guys.

Take a moment to give yourself a big hug, or a swift kick in the.. lol because even though we aren't through yet -- even though you might not have been as compliant as you hoped for -- the reality is the type of dedication it has taken you to get this far is extraordinary. While this is the case, my hope is that it doesn't feel that way. You don't feel laboured with your plans. Old habits may die hard, but new ones can be more fun. There is something out setting out to do something new that is like a blank page, an unwritten script. The possibilities are endless but in those same moments we realize there is a fine line between exhiliration and frightening. Focus on the exhiliration. Find the joy, the peace or whatever you seek in this world and MAKE IT HAPPEN.

I leave you with a thought from Hillel, “If I am not for myself, then who will be for me? And if I am only for myself, then what am I? And if not now, when?”

Newman

P.S. Let's start up a thread to post your total points and percentage of goal up to this point. Also include a few thoughts about what you think of the challenge so far.....

UConnJulie · 07-06-2007, 08:11 AM

Hey all ... life here on the lake is going well ... first internet access opportunity I"ve had though ...

Roses: relaxing a lot, sleeping well, and eating better than I expected

Thorns: it's been tough to get into a groove with my workouts

I'm doing well according to my tracker, I just need to step up the workouts ... and get back on track more consistently with my eats!

Happy summer!!

Lost Dog · 07-07-2007, 01:33 AM

Roses: I moved into my new condo. I'm spending 10 days with my kids!

Thorns: See above.

It's actually good, but the adjustment is very hard for me. I've never done this before. I've had them for a week when they are at school and I was at work. Never like this.

The "no gym time" thing sucks. I love the gym. I have all that I need to workout at home, too. Not happening yet. I've tried to schedule workout time and something's always come up.

Although I still manage to get time with my best friend, it always seems short. That's hard for me, too.

I have always had respect for single parents, but OH MY GOD.

I know with time, I'd make it work well. I love my kids and they are actually very understanding and flexible with me. I'm very thankful. I'm sure I'll get it the groove on day 9, then see them off...

tkinsley · 07-07-2007, 08:07 AM

You'll miss 'em when they're not underfoot,Roland, I'm sure...

Roses: ummm.... my pants still button despite a 5 day cruise where I ate like a starving dog?
Oh, a big rose for climbing the hardest side of a 60 foot rock tower, rappelling off the top, and snorkeling (I am terrified of the water). That's the rock tower in my new avi.

Thorns: see above. Also, I am going to be on the road for another week, then home for two days, then driving to California to move. This will be interesting, gym-timewise. Hopefully DH will get the TRX for me before I hit the road.

Victoria · 07-07-2007, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Lost Dog

I know with time, I'd make it work well. I love my kids and they are actually very understanding and flexible with me. I'm very thankful. I'm sure I'll get it the groove on day 9, then see them off...

You're a good father, Roland. I can just tell!

DrWheatie · 07-07-2007, 12:47 PM

Roses: Only 1 more week of NROL FL-1.

Thorn: NROL FL-2 is next

Bill2380 · 07-07-2007, 01:40 PM

Roses: I've been working out like a madman and have scheduled a 3 on 3 basketball tournament for the last day of my vacation....the competition points are in the bag.

Thorns: My nutritition focus has gone to hell....a lot of one point days. I've been too busy to post my workouts.

Qivalon · 07-07-2007, 02:14 PM

Roses -- Switched my routine up completely, the change keeps the brain happy.

Thorns -- School work is getting hairy already (just started my masters) and it is only Week 2! There is a nasty debate going on in my head that every hour I spend at the gym, is one less hour I have for homework. But the gym is wonderful for buring off stress from school work... Grrr!

So far the gym is winning

Jim~

SpacecityPaula · 07-07-2007, 03:08 PM

Roses: Finished FL-1A6 this afternoon. It felt really good and I really hit a good groove with my workout. Bob also told me that it looks like my calf muscles look longer.

Thorns: Bob needs to learn that you can't tell a woman her legs look like tree trunks or that her butt is thick

. Those kinds of comments are not going to get you anywhere... dork...

Egham · 07-07-2007, 03:55 PM

Roses -
- Mrs. Egham has pretty much recovered from her latest vertigo attack...Knocked her out for a week. She's also excited at the prospect that hearing aids will restore most of her hearing....and she'll get them this coming Wednesday!
- Finished NROL FL1
- Ordered a TRX
- Two more contracts! Billable hours are good.......

Thorns -
- TRX hasn't shipped yet. I want it NOW!
- Falling behind slightly on goals and work is picking up. It will be difficult to catch back up.

Another Rose - Whether or not I actually score sufficient points to "win" in the challenge, I know that I will have won. It's been really, really good and I' have gained a lot just by participating....fitness, friendship....

Egham · 07-07-2007, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SpacecityPaula

Thorns: Bob needs to learn that you can't tell a woman her legs look like tree trunks or that her butt is thick

. Those kinds of comments are not going to get you anywhere... dork...

Good grief! It could require LOTS of fresh cut flowers to atone for that ....

SpacecityPaula · 07-07-2007, 04:24 PM

ooooh good idea..... Egham

I told him last night he lost all of his boyfriend bonus points.... And that you don't tell a woman that..... He explained himself and said its because there's always interesting lines and curves to look at on a tree.

Besides he said something later that was incredibly sweet and more than made up for it and made me cry in a good way.

SpacecityPaula · 07-08-2007, 03:39 PM

Thorn: My latest round of pictures look like crap. Looks like I took a step backwards on my upper body

Rose: looks my legs have leaned out a bit.

joshuaseu · 07-08-2007, 04:17 PM

checking in,
rose: got my log updated, got everything back to a regular routine again, not doing excellent on my goals, but not as far behind as i could be.

thorn: i'm not on vacation anymore, i miss the clear blue water and the big bright sun. got a great tan while i was there, didn't think i really burned, used sun block and what not, but a day after i got back, i started peeling, and have gone from a nice bronze to what might be slightly impressive on an office monkey with no windows

MindPower · 07-08-2007, 05:50 PM

Roses - weight is up again, seems to be a trend emerging where my weight only goes up every second week. training has been good, have made excellent progress with mobility and gettin my ass to fire correctly.

Thorns - none really

RacerBill · 07-09-2007, 09:03 AM

Rose - Had an awesome weekend with a group of close friends I see very rarely. Food was really good and nutritious, despite the fact that a couple vegetarians were put in charge of our meals.

Also I've been staying with some friends who understand the importance of eating well, so that helps.

Thorn - despite the opportunities to eat well, there are still potatoes, bread and desserts everywhere and yeah, I've eaten some. The weekend was also especially tiring and I ended up collapsing in bed Saturday night and missing an evening mobility session.