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Hello comrades and welcome to the second improvement megathread of June! bonfire


Some discussion ideas:

  • How was your week?
  • Do you have any plans for next week?

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Victory belongs to us

胜利属于我们

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A steel worker holds the number 40.000.000 吨 (ton), made from steel. The red pennant says 趕上 英国 (Catch up with the UK).

Good luck with your goals! hexbear-gay-pride

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[-] Wmill@hexbear.net 2 points 2 days ago

Been doing really well in my training course, I came to peace that I'm by far not the brightest on there but I can make up for it by being the most dedicated. My locking in is being noticed and praised for once and it's feeling really good. I think I much rather identify as a hard worker than a genius, it keeps me humble and makes me put the time in to learn something new everyday.

[-] moonlake@hexbear.net 2 points 1 day ago
[-] Wmill@hexbear.net 2 points 1 day ago

Will do, studied a bit today on the weekend like a nerd but I know it'll be worth it.

[-] Wmill@hexbear.net 2 points 4 days ago

Passed a major test I needed for my training today, the philosophy the teacher is instilling is one of fail and try again. I think I been doing well in this regard because I been learning from my mistakes. Some of the other dudes aren't taking it well and it saddens me, I know it prob shouldn't and I can't help them if they give up but idk. Still doing well with the course work, my epa 608 materials and my cardio all this time plus eating reasonably on my non fast days and locking in when I fast.

All this is difficult but when I get a good career out of it all and can help my family it's gonna be worth it. Been a neet for most of my time posting on this site and if I manage to break out it'll only be because of the love and support from everyone around me. Teacher says money changes people, I believe him but I'm gonna do my best to remember where I came from.

[-] hikeandbike@midwest.social 2 points 5 days ago

First time here and I appreciate this community existing. <3

Finally out of my winter SAD. Last week started super well, then drank on first date night in a few weeks... that's another story. Then Friday drank some more and the weekend I was in a depression pit. Working up the courage to dump my expensive booze...

Got out of bed relatively on time and did 22 minutes on the bike. Started back on therapy today with an introduction call to make sure it was a good fit both ways. First appointment is next week.

[-] Wmill@hexbear.net 3 points 5 days ago

My cardio is consistent and not really something I struggle with anymore, right now going forward gonna be focusing on portion size and keeping my fasts. I know food is gonna be something I'm gonna have to shift every couple of months as I go down in weight but the same idea and discipline is important. Also means I can eat my feelings no more and have to sit with them but that's fine. So far nothing stressful to test me so no idea how long I'll last on this reduction and fasts.

[-] Wmill@hexbear.net 2 points 6 days ago

Did my 15 minutes of cardio again, took a day off yesterday since I needed to study but I'm at it again. It's far easier now so I might turn up the knob to make it a bit harder again tomorrow. I'd do more but I don't have the time in the morning. Food wise ate a bit less today since I made myself an oatmeal shake in the ballpark of 600 calories instead of breakfast. Also been doing my fasts so that should help me going forward to lose weight.

[-] Moss@hexbear.net 6 points 1 week ago

My weight management wasn't as good this week as it was last week. I ate more and drank more alcohol. Not as excessive as it's been in the past, but tbh it was more than I wanted or really enjoyed.

I missed a couple of days of exercise too this week, one day because I just had no energy and another day because I injured myself bouldering. Aside from that I've been trying really hard and mostly succeeding with my workout.

I started my old job again yesterday. I'm unfortunately a bartender again, which I don't enjoy, but yesterday wasnt too bad as it was quiet enough. I will apparently be working as a kitchen porter again some days, which I appreciate. I'm very much looking forward to having money to buy stuff with.

Meeting up with a friend on Tuesday, so I'm looking forward to that. Other than that, my week has mostly been dominated by Deltarune. I love Deltarune so much

[-] moonlake@hexbear.net 4 points 1 week ago
[-] hikeandbike@midwest.social 2 points 5 days ago
[-] moonlake@hexbear.net 2 points 1 day ago

Welcome onboard, we're happy to have you sicko-hexbear-crowd

[-] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 3 points 1 week ago

Pinned. So far so good on the no nicotine front, over two weeks in now. I've noticed my breathing is way better and I no longer gag and cough in the morning like I used too. So there's that. I gotta start getting my ass moving on exercising and trying to eat healthier next.

[-] SevenSkalls@hexbear.net 4 points 1 week ago

I lost 3 pounds! The hard part will be keeping this up consistently to make a noticeable difference but also hoping this progress also motivate me to go further.

Think I'll also start working out during the week again. I need to get stronger before shit pops off in the good old fascist US of A lol.

[-] EstraDoll@hexbear.net 3 points 1 week ago

not much on the goals front to say other than still sober. been about 9-10 weeks now? idk. keeping track is for nerds

hit my goal weight so i'm putting it back on again. it's nice to eat like, real food again. and dinner. won't be able to do that soon though. oh well

[-] Wmill@hexbear.net 3 points 1 week ago

Been doing well in my training class and working on my refrigerant license, if all is on track I should be able to have a job after this course is done I'm hoping. I pushed my cardio for today before I sleep instead of early morning, I still intend to get my 15 minutes in just need to focus a bit.

[-] moonlake@hexbear.net 3 points 1 week ago

My week started well, I went running on 2 days and practiced meditation on 3 days. Then in the middle of the week I fell off due to some stuff that made me feel like shit. I'll try to get back on track next week.

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