Morning everyone,

Here is my final update for this challenge. Some ups but quite a few downs – however I will not give up and I will move forward with my goals way into 2012.

Fitness goals

1. Lose 12lbs (or more) over the 6 weeks – (I have lost 4lbs over the 12 weeks. This is however off goal but I have learnt a lot about my body and my will power. Apart from the last Thursday I didn’t drink during the week for the past 6 weeks!)

2. Attend 90% of my teams rugby training sessions over the 6 weeks. (Due to poor planning, willpower and lazyness I only managed to hit 40% of my sessions. Again however I can draw positives from this and it will make me attend more often)

3. Train at least 2 times a week with rebel guide level 1 and update my workout thread. (Total fail on my part for this goal – 0% of the challenge was met, wow that is rubbish! The only way is up on this goal.)

My Fail challenge:

1. Gain captaincy of the 2nd XV at Burgess Hill Rugby club and lead them to a victory on the field. Then keep the role moving into the Christmas period. (Well I did fail on this challenge as I didn’t get captaincy. On the plus side however I have learnt a lot over the past three games that I have played in. Position, communication and intensity have increased tenfold. It will only help me to be a better player and lead by example.)

Personal challenge

1. Finish my second collection of ghost stories and self-publish in time for Christmas. Well this is going really well – all 6 stories have been written and it is with a proof-reader at the moment. This should be ready for the holidays.)

Final thoughts:

Overall this challenge has really helped me define my goals and what I want to achieve with my life. For too long I thought I was happy with my size as I would wear it as amour and deflect any attempts to get into shape. I have been lucky to have a passion for rugby and the team spirit it brings, this team spirit I have no doubt has helped me move forward and improve my life through its code.

I wish all of the members of this group the best of luck moving forward and I hope to keep in touch through the forums. I have come across a website accompli.sh where I have set my goals for 2012 – fancy joining me?

Speak to you all soon.

W4 D1

Well the weigh in was a complete disaster this week. I’ve gone back up to my starting weight on Monday and all seemed lost. I lost all motivation at that point to keep going in the challenge. I thought back to the weekend and what I had done differently from the past two. The only thing I could think of was the fact that I played rugby for 40 mins with a 10 min cooldown after.

I had a few drinks but nothing as bad as the weeks before, so I had no answers. I was done, the towel was well and truly in the ring. However I re-read the last few posts on NF.com and I thought bugger it I am going to keep going and it all started on that Monday morning +2 hours after the weigh in.

So I went to work and sorted out my personal goal regarding my book and made a few changes to the current collection I have out already. I was feeling great, I finished off the day with a small prawn curry (the lovely wife cooked with low fat ingredients).

W4 D2

This morning I thought I would weigh myself again – I know it’s a bad idea but I just had to know.

BAM! down to last week’s weight – what the hell! I have a feeling my body holds on to the beer a little too much…. Anyway onwards and upwards – sorry for the long post but I just had to share.

With regards to the fasting it sounds great and I might give it a go.

Week 2 D1:

Ok so here is a recap of my goals for week 1 and how I did:

1. Lose 12lbs (or more) over the 6 weeks. (LOST 3lbs so far)
2. Attend 90% of my teams rugby training sessions over the 6 weeks. (50% attended this week due to injury)
3. Train at least 2 times a week with rebel guide level 1 and update my workout thread.(Updated my tread this week, trained twice 1x3k run and 1x5k walk. I didn’t get out and do a session on Sunday but I didn’t drink at all last week during the week! boooha! )

My Fail challenge:

1. Gain captaincy of the 2nd XV at Burgess Hill Rugby club and lead them to a victory on the field. Then keep the role moving into the Christmas period. (I took a step towards this goal – a few players have said they will back me if I step up to it)

Personal challenge

1. Finish my second collection of ghost stories and self-publish in time for Christmas. (I have edited 3/5 of the collection this week. So keeping a good pace on that aspect.

So in summery I am happy with my progress and I feel like I am moving in the right direction. Now all I need to do is keep to momentum going. For me one of the main targets is not the weight loss, it is my will power regarding drinking mid-week. I know the odd one or two is fine but I feel really crappy in myself if I give in. So wish me luck and hopefully you guys are going great guns as well.

25/10/11: Current weight 293 (+3lbs)

Well that was the blowout weekend sorted. Had a great time over the weekend and didn’t stress about my weight. But now I am back on it and full aware that I need to push myself harder to get back on track.

Rugby training starts again tonight but with my wrist injury I am still out of contact until mid-Nov. However I aim to run about 2k with squats, planks and a few lunges thrown in. Time to hit it hard and show that I am ready for that captaincy.

Ok so I have signed up for the 6 weeks challenge and I am happy to document my goals

Fitness Goals

1. Lose 12lbs (or more) over the 6 weeks
2. Attend 90% of my teams rugby training sessions over the 6 weeks
3. Train at least 2 times a week with rebel guide level 1 and update my workout thread

My “Fail” challenge:

1. Gain captaincy of the 2^nd XV at Burgess Hill Rugby club and lead them to a victory on the field.

Personal challenge

1. Finish my second collection of ghost stories and self-publish in time for Christmas.