The Lord of the Rings Challenge

Day 2

It has been a tough day but I have resisted temptation. This is trench warfare, fighting for every inch. Through the mud, through the blood to the green fields beyond.

 

Skip breakfast, and you risk reproof for missing "the most important meal of the day" — even if the science doesn’t support the idea that it makes any difference in your weight. But this reificiation of breakfast is relatively new, at least in the Western world. Breakfasts are little mentioned in historical literature, whereas mid-day and evening meals, feasts and banquets can claim entire books, writes Ian Mortimer for the BBC's History Extra.


"The Romans believed it was healthier to eat only one meal a day," food historian Caroline Yeldham told BBC News Magazine in 2012. "They were obsessed with digestion and eating more than one meal was considered a form of gluttony. This thinking impacted on the way people ate for a very long time." SOURCE

 

day 29! I've been busy most of the day with papers and stuff. Had a strong urge as my mind is still running all over the place, but I pressed the panic button and started reading! It helped me a lot, and thanks to that I am today here on day 29!

 

Day 2.

 

Oh well, I keep skipping breakfast too, actually I run a marathon in January without breakfast, just on one cup of coffee and 0,5L of water, my Mum never eats breakfast, but I was believing' the most important meal of the day' for quite long time. The thing is that maybe the size of the meals we eat as well as our lifestyle(especially the way we physically exert ourselves) have a big influence on whether we need 1 or many meals through the day. I remember times when after half breakfast and doing heavy physical work I had hanger pangs half way to lunch time. I would recommend everybody to experiment for a while and find out which way is better, individually tailored just for you and your life situation.

 

And well, I have turned into a Hobbit today ! And yes like all Hobbits I love growing things and all kinds of veggies! Even scotch bonnets in small amounts!

 

Had a full meal every single morning when I was growing up and multiple snacks and super/dinner w/third servings everyday. The whole nine yards. I started in this recovery by minimizing addictions across the board, including stopping eating foods all day. A hard reset right at the outset. Limited my food intake. Now, I can't go back. I can feel the heaviness from consuming too much in the morning. It messes up my whole system and I don't like it. I have a light breakfast still, but not a crazy meal with all kinds of meat. Yeah, too much food just disturbs my system way too much. Couldn't see the difference when lost in gluttony, essentially.

 

Perhaps it’s because I’m not a hobbit yet. By 15 days I may be eating breakfast, second breakfast, and elevenses.

 

Me and my girlfriend broke up yesterday, I feel depressed and empty inside and I don't want to tell anyone around me as it feels like it will make it "official". Hopefully tomorrow will be better.

Checking in for day 8

 

Quite good day it was as a matter of fact ! First time in a very long time I managed to do all the important work I planned! ...and meditation,long walk and small DIY project !

 

Hey bro I feel you, been through this few times myself. My neighbor broke up with his girlfriend too tried to talk to him but he was to depressed and couldn't even look up. I think it's just wrong that we allow somebody manipulate us the way we feel in this way.
Look at this this way bro-You created your girlfriend in your life and maybe the time has now come to create something better out of the experience you already have.Cheer up brother do a combat breathing session and have a nice meal.

 

Day 4 - Almost slipped up earlier today. I was on the toilet and I had the sudden urge to MO. I had my hand on my groin about to start applying pressure, and then I thought about standing up to MO like I do without porn, but I had a moment where I paused and I said to myself, what are the pros and cons of MOing right now? I was not going to rule out masturbation, but I wanted to be sure I was fully committed.

Pros: 1) It would feel good.
2) I would feel more relaxed.
3) I would have a clear head for a productive day.
4) It may prevent me from later using porn

Cons: 1) I would have to reset my counter as I am on Hard Mode
2) More often than not, when I MO, I MO a couple times more and then I PMO. This is what usually happens
3) I might feel like crap, or I might feel tired even if I am not feeling crappy, and then I might not have a productive day
4) MO feeds my addiction as it is a dopamine hit when I don't need it

Anyway, once I made my list, my urges went away and I did not even have to make the decision to MO or not because I no longer felt like doing it. In fact, in that minute of making the list in my head, I was able to stop thinking about MO and I no longer wanted to do it. So I am 4 days clean, no MO, no edging, and feeling good. Day could have been more productive, but it is only 5:30PM, so I still have time to get stuff done.

Best,
Mathman1994

 

Man, this sucks. It happens, but it sucks. Don't give up, for one day you might wake up not feeling that empty and afraid, but feeling alive, mindful. The journey is worth it, and you know it.
I'd also like to suggest that you keep this relapse report where you can find it in the moment of fighting the urges, because it helped me remember why I started it, and it also could help you.

 

303 days

 

Day 162. I have been traveling and taking time away from the internet for the last week or so. My cravings are at a minimum as I have been so distracted by the excitement of traveling. Reflecting on my life and how I would like it to look in the next few years. Looking ahead and pushing through.

 

Day 51 check-in (Attempt 4) - The Dwarven realm of Moria.

 

Day 2 complete!

@jaberwaki Anyone who can do 20 pullups is winning at life. But seriously, thank you for your post. So far (meaning for two days lol) I've kept up my goals of cold shower, exercise, and praying a Rosary. I need to make sure to continue this. Breaking the habit of taking my phone to the bathroom will also help. That behavior is almost compulsive enough to be considered an addiction of its own.

 

Checking in on Day 164.

 

I like it ! You managed to put your advice into really good way and with details ! There are really not so many situations to create plans for and plans can be quite similar in nature. So that there are no excuses but being accountable and learning from your mistakes regularly that makes us move forward and improve !

 

0 days

Prayer
Did my chaplet of 7 sorrows this morning.

abstaining
have not intermittent fasted in a few days.

Rest
Just got off days off. Went to the driving range for 3 hours yesterday. Watched part of interesting podcast

exercise
3 hours of swinging golf club yesterday. Learned in podcast about purposefully stressing your body to make it better be able to deal with stress. Hermosis it is called. Excited to start exercising after work today.

nutrition
Sucked

time.
I will get through this one day at a time.