30-day challenge

[30 Day Challenge] Status so far

by Mark January 12, 2010

The ups: It’s been a while since I’ve written about the progress of my 30-day fruit&nut challenge. Originally, I thought Christmas would be the worst time in the challenge period due to all the food going around. And even though I had been occupied with the preparations for the Christmas dinner at my girlfriend’s parents [...]

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[Day 3] “No, you can’t have that”

by Mark December 23, 2009

Notes up front: (1) Thanks to Daan & Jan for the suggestions for additions to the selection of nuts / fruits. I bought the sugar-coated peanuts right away to satisfy the occasional sweet-tooth without resorting to chocolate or anything similar. (2) I haven’t received confirmation from my acupuncturist about concerning the analysis of my the [...]

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[Day 2]: Saying no to habits and temptations

by Mark December 23, 2009

After day the first day it wasn’t too hard to continue with the challenge, since I felt my energy was high. I wasn’t sure I was structurally gaining anything but at least it sure didn’t feel like I was losing anything. But as it turns out, there were a few “surprises” I would be confronted [...]

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[Day 1] Kicking off the challenge

by Mark December 21, 2009

Well, this is it. I’ve started my 30 day challenge yesterday as described earlier. (http://www.pgsnacks.com/2009/12/new-30-day-challenge-coming-up/) I left most of the things I as described them, but practice turns out to be slightly different then you make it up in your head. I guess it did remind me that this isn’t called a challenge for nothing [...]

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New 30 day challenge coming up

by Mark December 17, 2009

Hey everyone, I’m feeling a bit ashamed that I haven’t been able to keep up a steady stream of new content, but a lot’s been going on lately. While finishing my thesis I have also been in the middle a job interview and the associated selection process. Luckily, everything worked out and I got hired. [...]

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