The Lord of the Rings Challenge

Discussion in 'Events & Challenges' started by RiseToGreatness, Sep 22, 2019.

Should the Thread Title be extended?

Poll closed Jun 21, 2020.
  1. No, leave like that: "The Lord of the Rings Challenge"

    18 vote(s)
    54.5%
  2. Yes. "The Lord of the Rings Challenge: The Fellowship of Nofap"

    15 vote(s)
    45.5%
  3. Yes. "The Lord of the Rings Challenge: Rising Fellowship of Eärendil"

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  4. Yes. "The Lord of the Rings Challenge: The Journey to Mount Doom"

    5 vote(s)
    15.2%
  5. Yes. "The Lord of the Rings Challenge: The Quest of the Ring-bearer"

    6 vote(s)
    18.2%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. breaking-myths

    breaking-myths Fapstronaut

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    Day 43 up

    Days to 2023------44days
    Goals:
    1.) Get Better At Studies
    2.)Get Better Physique

    Time spent today :
    Exercises: 0
    Studies :0

    Time wasted today:3 hrs( Woke up 3 hrs late)

    Total time spent :

    Exercises:4 hrs 30min
    Studies :8 hrs 40min
    Total time wasted :46 hrs 50min
     
  2. HE^MAN

    HE^MAN Distinguished Fapstronaut

    11 days,
    Took gym membership.
     
  3. Talz

    Talz Fapstronaut

    Day 0

    Binged a lot last night and earlier today. I felt like a zombie for a lot of the day. Sat in the mall listening to an audiobook of "Healing the Shame That Binds You," staring at nothing and feeling triggered by the girls lol. I don't even think it's that sexual, I think it's the need for acceptance or something like that. Even though it's usually with the hot, young ones I know that it's mostly toxic shame based. That's the problematic part anyway.

    Eventually my mood got a lot better and I tried a new hypnosis tape I'll be using daily as I feel like it helped. I also got rid of all the garbage and recycle that was building up, which already makes it look a lot better in here. I feel like I salvaged the day in a lot of ways towards the later part, so I'm glad about that.

    I am going to take it up a notch!
     
  4. Anas778

    Anas778 Fapstronaut

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  5. daddyG1981

    daddyG1981 Fapstronaut

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    Day 2 checking in

    I can do this
     
    MS PBH, Paul S., Talz and 6 others like this.
  6. PeaceOnEarth108

    PeaceOnEarth108 Fapstronaut

    3 days
    Gf is out with her girls tonight, so big challenge for me. 10% chance that I make it but if I do, I might get my motivation back again.
     
    MS PBH, Paul S., Talz and 8 others like this.
  7. crazyhorse11

    crazyhorse11 Fapstronaut

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    Tomorrow will be 4 weeks
    Advantages of going one month:
    • Mental & Physical strength
    • More self aware both of the good & the bad
    • More empathy for others
    • Start to feel the emotional wounds more but am not numbing them out
    • Mind opening to new possibilities & goals
    • Easier to keep head down
    • More confident interactions with others
    • Easier to be humble, though habitually need to work harder on this
    • More alive both the joys and fears are more intense
    • Higher risk of speeding up now that I have more energy, so need to focus this energy into my work and good habits - now is the time for really tackling procrastination head on
     
    Last edited: Nov 18, 2022
    MS PBH, Paul S., Talz and 7 others like this.
  8. Joserm99

    Joserm99 Fapstronaut

  9. Ready to Stop

    Ready to Stop Fapstronaut

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    Day 9 no PMO. It’s below freezing in the mornings now where I am but I’m still getting my steps in every day. Yesterday I did over 14,000 steps. It helps my overall mood when I get outside and exercise.
     
  10. ModernTeen Brahmachari

    ModernTeen Brahmachari Fapstronaut

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    Day 5
    Everything is going good. I have a detailed plan to top my class this year. It is very easy and practical. All I have to do is follow this plan everyday for 31days and I will be done with complete syllabus 2 months before the actual exam, then I can practice a lot of questions and score the desired marks. Make myself and my parents proud. Nofap is definitely gonna help me in this journey and I wish to keep my streak until I am done with my exams.
     
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  11. breaking-myths

    breaking-myths Fapstronaut

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    Day 43 up

    Days to 2023------44days
    Goals:
    1.) Get Better At Studies
    2.)Get Better Physique

    Time spent today :
    Exercises: 0
    Studies :40min

    Time wasted today:3 hrs( Woke up 3 hrs late)+30min

    Total time spent :

    Exercises:4 hrs 30min
    Studies :8 hrs 40min
    Total time wasted :46 hrs 50min
     
  12. Baki Hanma

    Baki Hanma Fapstronaut

    :emoji_muscle:
     
  13. Baki Hanma

    Baki Hanma Fapstronaut

    Day 204 & 205
    Yesterday, I couldn't check in due to work load. Fortunately I finished them. Today is my rest day
     
  14. Redemptionisrequired

    Redemptionisrequired Fapstronaut

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    Checking in Fellowship Friends!

    129 Days Free of PMO.

    I won't lie, the last 4-5 days have been quite challenging. Not on an urge standpoint, but rather on a "symptom" one. Recurring symptoms, flatline or PAWs flare up, whichever you want to call it. My brain feels foggy and my anxiety (rumination mostly before bed and disturbed sleep) is making a return. I have low motivation and feel slight anhedonia. As I have been advocating on my response to many of you, I will be doing my best to just let these sensations and feelings be. I believe that they have arisen for a reason, perhaps a work trigger or perhaps a personal one. I will see what arises over the next few days and do my best to address it.

    I feel as though I will be clawing myself to do my exposure today, my mind is fighting me against it. On a more positive note, i've had a lot of positive feedback at work and have an incredible opportunity coming up. We'll see where things go. Conversation with this girl is going, but I'm still undecided whether I want to pursue things further or not.

    Stay Strong!

    129 days – Lady Galadriel appears again. She held up a small crystal phial: it glittered as she moved it and rays of white light sprang from her hand. “In this phial”, she said “‘is caught the light of Eärendil’s star, set amid the waters of my fountain. It will shine still brighter when night is about you. May it be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out."

    Quest Magic – Phial of Galadriel :emoji_comet:

    @PeaceOnEarth108 You can do it brother, you've proven this in the past. Believe in your ability.

    @Joserm99 and @Talz Rise again brothers, as always and I know I may sound like a broken record, but it's so important to assess what caused the relapse and develop a counter measure. Keep a journal for your journey and return to it.

    @Baki Hanma Brother, may I ask what is it about Zyzz that you look up to so much? He took an insane amount of steroids, did party drugs and partied hard. All things which lead him down to a very early grave. I realize you are younger and impressionable, and this is only my opinion, I believe there are far better role models out there. Don't sell your attention short on someone like him.
     
  15. breaking-myths

    breaking-myths Fapstronaut

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    Day 43 up

    Days to 2023------44days
    Goals:
    1.) Get Better At Studies
    2.)Get Better Physique

    Time spent today :
    Exercises: 0
    Studies :40min

    Time wasted today:3 hrs( Woke up 3 hrs late)+30min+3 hrs (I have serious series/anime addiction I just can't keep track of time now )

    Total time spent :

    Exercises:4 hrs 30min
    Studies :8 hrs 40min
    Total time wasted :46 hrs 50min
     
  16. til_im_free

    til_im_free Fapstronaut

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    Day 3
    My room is almost finished. It's really rewarding to be in a organized and serene place. For the rest of the day, reading, swimming and sleeping early.
    Good day folks!
     
  17. seszenyi19

    seszenyi19 Fapstronaut

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  18. nerdy_owl

    nerdy_owl Fapstronaut

    12 days
    Low urges yesterday, worked almost all the day but tryint to be more aware in my enviroment and planning to hang out the weekend.
    Today I worked out and took a cold shower.
    Keep strong my brothers.
     
  19. Day 18

    Urges: 3/5
    Thoughts: 5/5

    Last night was a battle hard won. Memories of old porn videos kept going through my head for most of the night, almost making me want to bust one just to shut them up. But I know it won't do me any good, my need for a clear head, leg cramp free sleep and to do better is all that's stopping me from doing the deed.

    I have learned however, that when my thoughts and urges are getting this bad, it's my body's way of telling me that I have pent up energy that needs to be used up. I couldn't workout today due to this being a rest day, so I took a half hour walk in the cold earlier and spent more catching up on house work; it's helped some, but the thoughts are still going, I'm to jump into my cold shower and hope it'll calm it down to more tolerable levels. Pray for me.