Fatherhood, Video Games, and Ice Cream

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9433805Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:24:26 +0000Game DesignRed Faction: ArmageddonGame DevelopmentDisney WorldGaming Weight LossRandomCurrently PlayingFitnessCo-Op w/ KianE3FatherhoodPhotographySaints RowAgents of MayhemCleveland BrownsLIMBOiphoneFatherhood, Video Games, and Ice CreamProfessional Video Game Designer for over 15 years and currently a Principal Designer at Deep Silver Volition on an Agents of Mayhem. Other projects: Red Faction: Armageddon, The Simpsons Game, Godfather: The Game, Godfather 2, and Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath. I post about: Game Design, Game Development, Games I'm playing. Disney World vacation tips. Beachbody, fitness goals, Shakeology, workout programs (22 Minute Hardcorps, PiYo, 21 Day Fix, and Insanity)http://jamesondurall.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Blogger783125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9433805.post-3227116540907492204Wed, 20 Jul 2016 04:57:00 +00002016-07-19T23:57:25.359-05:00What is a Challenge Group?<a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/JamesonDurall">Follow @JamesonDurall</a><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLnF7wGO8WhWqi8BnSMCLw29VITmmEwqKj2iV8eXUBjRXgneFYhnvvIjj8VPMnO0K_7J-Zqb6Wq4vxB1ZeqbgGuknlRX-gj4RQj7rEvdiULauaOobgksTWQ8GsMvREgp3efp7-Ww/s1600/challenge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLnF7wGO8WhWqi8BnSMCLw29VITmmEwqKj2iV8eXUBjRXgneFYhnvvIjj8VPMnO0K_7J-Zqb6Wq4vxB1ZeqbgGuknlRX-gj4RQj7rEvdiULauaOobgksTWQ8GsMvREgp3efp7-Ww/s400/challenge.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> I mention Challenge Groups a lot and I'm often asked for more details.  Hopefully this will give you an idea of what a Challenge Group is and how it can help jump start you toward reaching your fitness goals.<br /> <h3> <br />What exactly is a Challenge Group?</h3> The Quick answer is that it's an online accountability group where participants learn and encourage each other toward their personal fitness goals.  <a href="http://jamesondurall.blogspot.com/2015/06/junk-free-june-complete.html">I participated in one</a> some time ago and it's what showed me that I wanted to be a fitness coach and help others get the same results!<br /> <br /> The best part about these groups is that it's a <b>SAFE </b>place to work on your own fitness goals, because everyone else is in the same boat.  Also, the accountability factor is huge for so many people. It's the daily kick in the butt they need to stick with it and see results.<br /> <br /> <h3> How can a Challenge Group help me?</h3> I spend time with each person before the group starts to nail down some real, attainable, goals based on what's important to them.  We write them down and then compare them to how the feel at the end of the group.  Do you want to lose some weight?  How about inches from your waist?  Want more energy? Greater Focus?  These are all results that participants notice by the end of the program.<br /> <br /> <h3> How long does a Challenge Group last?</h3> The groups take place over the course of four weeks and generally start at the beginning of the month.  I use the first week to give preparation information so you know what kinds of foods to buy and are mentally prepared for the work that's coming.  Then the next three weeks are where the real work takes place.  They say that 21 days to make a habit...well I can at least assure you that you'll come out with noticeable results and a plan for a healthy lifestyle going forward.<br /> <br /> <h3> What do I have to actually do during the Challenge Group?</h3> Each day I post health and fitness education to read and then each evening you post how your day went.  Did you get in your exercise for the day?  How about drinking all of the required water?  Then you get to talk about why you didn't hit every goal that day and how you might be better prepared for overcoming that obstacle going forward. <br /> <br /> Are you going to be perfect every day?  Of course not!  But the goal is to learn to recover from those bad days and come out with the tools to make the right decisions every day going forward.  This is not hard stuff, you just have to be willing to do it.  I'll teach you everything you need to know :)<br /> <br /> <h3> What comes after the Challenge Group?</h3> Well, that's up to you!  You'll have all the tools you need to continue toward your fitness goals and make the right food choices.  Some people want to participate again down the road, the accountability is always nice.  Maybe you'll decide that you want to run Challenge Groups on your own!<br /> <br /> <h3> How can I join!?</h3> This is the easiest part!  All you have to do is sent me a message on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fatherhood-Video-Games-and-Ice-Cream/129801607060087">Facebook</a> or <a href="mailto:jamesondurall@gmail.com">Email me</a> and I'll get you all the details about my upcoming group.  Let's get you started on your fitness journey today!<br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">See other </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://jamesondurall.blogspot.com/search/label/Fitness">Fitness</a></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> posts</span></div> <script> !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); </script><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.twitter.com/JamesonDurall</div>http://jamesondurall.blogspot.com/2016/07/what-is-challenge-group.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9433805.post-364540666686049197Thu, 07 Jul 2016 20:28:00 +00002016-07-07T15:28:19.811-05:00FitnessA Lesson Learned<a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/JamesonDurall">Follow @JamesonDurall</a><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> CONFESSION TIME:</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUqClj9UhtmGhXB7G4a6k1RaarGdwhnd4VKiNkvIS43N4wU0Fn89ARGYTjvtXVhRQCWNtdWfQs99T_tKSFwBtyw5Tv-xN-tOefI2RSV0-0pNH1RBzZ8RU7Ik0JDMzgVHmRg0FApA/s1600/human.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUqClj9UhtmGhXB7G4a6k1RaarGdwhnd4VKiNkvIS43N4wU0Fn89ARGYTjvtXVhRQCWNtdWfQs99T_tKSFwBtyw5Tv-xN-tOefI2RSV0-0pNH1RBzZ8RU7Ik0JDMzgVHmRg0FApA/s320/human.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Over the last few months, while I have been working out, I haven't been as consistent and at the intensity that I know I need to be.  But, the worst part is that I haven't been taking my own advice when it comes to nutrition.  Even though I KNOW that proper nutrition and water consumption is key to a healthy lifestyle, I've been a little lazy...and my waistline is starting to show evidence of this.  It's so easy to not get that last glass of water in or to have that cupcake that everyone else is having.  I promote an 80/20 healthy eating lifestyle and I've not always been practicing what I preach.<br /> <br /> So, now to get back on track!  How am I going to do this?  I'm using July as a time to actively participate in my Challenge Group because I know it works!  I just need to get back on track always drink enough water, eat clean foods and exercise daily...in addition to my Shakeology.  I'm also planning to do another <a href="http://jamesondurall.blogspot.com/2015/09/3-day-refresh-final-day.html">3 Day Refresh</a> at the end of the month to get a final push before Beachbody Summit in Nashville.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRIASRHh04h-S9btRt2SJ6YtXOnw6OLFdYocVcSav2AIxn5zPjJUXt4bVVYhyphenhyphenZj3HJ7WMN1G34sAuZIY9IEkE_2tynKuPlhO6J2_V1HSLX3-bq_LUbS39SX44T41po_SR-9IBkRg/s1600/21_day_fix-.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRIASRHh04h-S9btRt2SJ6YtXOnw6OLFdYocVcSav2AIxn5zPjJUXt4bVVYhyphenhyphenZj3HJ7WMN1G34sAuZIY9IEkE_2tynKuPlhO6J2_V1HSLX3-bq_LUbS39SX44T41po_SR-9IBkRg/s320/21_day_fix-.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Then, I'm going to take it to the next level and my August Challenge Group will be focused on the 21 Day Fix!  I've seen huge results from the program, so I'm looking forward to leading a group with a common focus and dedication.  Why not join me on this journey?  August can be your step toward a healthy lifestyle and I'll be right there by your side!  The program is at a <a href="http://www.teambeachbody.com/checkout/-/bbcheckout/challengepack/21-day-fix?referringRepId=682290">BIG DISCOUNT</a> this month, so contact me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/durall">Facebook</a> if you want more details.<br /> <br /> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You should follow me on <a href="http://twitter.com/JamesonDurall">Twitter</a> and </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fatherhood-Video-Games-and-Ice-Cream/129801607060087">Facebook</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You can also subscribe via </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/FatherhoodVideoGamesAndIceCream">RSS</a> or <a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=FatherhoodVideoGamesAndIceCream&loc=en_US">email</a>.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">  Please s</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">upport the blog by doing your Amazon.com purchases through </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=jamesondurall&linkCode=sb1&camp=212353&creative=380557">this link</a>.</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div> </div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">See other </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://jamesondurall.blogspot.com/search/label/Fitness">Fitness</a></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> posts</span></div> </div> <script> !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); </script><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.twitter.com/JamesonDurall</div>http://jamesondurall.blogspot.com/2016/07/a-lesson-learned.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9433805.post-1786900404992431069Sun, 26 Jun 2016 22:11:00 +00002016-06-26T17:11:22.322-05:00FitnessBeachbody PT Sandbag<a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/JamesonDurall">Follow @JamesonDurall</a><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Once I hit the half way point in my 60 days of <a href="https://www.teambeachbody.com/checkout/-/bbcheckout/challengepack/22minhc?referringRepId=682290">22 Minute Hard Corps</a><span style="text-align: center;">, (and after a two week break from a sports injury) I decided it was time to up the weight I was using and push myself a bit further for the second half.  I don't like using the adjustable dumbbells I have, because the grips are metal and aren't comfortable for the types of moves that are required.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8A_4MyAH-X7l9aHhJwPPaWRPHniyqxiiH3Oh4BiL3tiFhp3gSILMsMEbmOiLzls863AXdrhNLorCmSHgkoAbaNBFfuRsQUnrlHy6ASfcvYgZsFkgPNYdQ8q2-x_kRnGeYQXZlpQ/s1600/sandbag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8A_4MyAH-X7l9aHhJwPPaWRPHniyqxiiH3Oh4BiL3tiFhp3gSILMsMEbmOiLzls863AXdrhNLorCmSHgkoAbaNBFfuRsQUnrlHy6ASfcvYgZsFkgPNYdQ8q2-x_kRnGeYQXZlpQ/s400/sandbag.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> I decided to order the <a href="http://teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/PTSandBag?referringRepId=682290">PT Sandbag</a> since it is made for the program and all of the videos show how to use it.  It sounded like a fun way to improve my performance and boy does it do that.  It holds 20 pounds of sand (you can fill it less if you like) and the grips are really nice and comfortable.<br /> <br /> I did one of the first month workouts just to see how it would go and I could tell a difference in the muscles activated and improved form.  I'm anxious to see how it goes over the next 30 days!<br /> <br /> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You should follow me on <a href="http://twitter.com/JamesonDurall">Twitter</a> and </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fatherhood-Video-Games-and-Ice-Cream/129801607060087">Facebook</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You can also subscribe via </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/FatherhoodVideoGamesAndIceCream">RSS</a> or <a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=FatherhoodVideoGamesAndIceCream&loc=en_US">email</a>.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">  Please s</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">upport the blog by doing your Amazon.com purchases through </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=jamesondurall&linkCode=sb1&camp=212353&creative=380557">this link</a>.</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <br /></div> </div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">See other </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://jamesondurall.blogspot.com/search/label/Fitness">Fitness</a></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> posts</span></div> </div> <script> !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); </script><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.twitter.com/JamesonDurall</div>http://jamesondurall.blogspot.com/2016/06/beachbody-pt-sandbag.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9433805.post-8378610172395652323Mon, 06 Jun 2016 15:16:00 +00002016-06-06T10:19:44.696-05:00Agents of MayhemGame DesignGame DevelopmentAgents of Mayhem - Announce Trailer<a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/JamesonDurall">Follow @JamesonDurall</a><br /> <br /> After a long time of avoiding questions about my current project, I'm excited to finally say that Agents of Mayhem has been announced!  Check out the trailer on IGN :)<br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="263" scrolling="no" src="http://widgets.ign.com/video/embed/content.html?url=http://www.ign.com/videos/2016/06/06/agents-of-mayhem-cinematic-announcement-trailer" width="468"></iframe><br /> <br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You should follow me on <a href="http://twitter.com/JamesonDurall">Twitter</a> and </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fatherhood-Video-Games-and-Ice-Cream/129801607060087">Facebook</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You can also subscribe via </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/FatherhoodVideoGamesAndIceCream">RSS</a> or <a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=FatherhoodVideoGamesAndIceCream&loc=en_US">email</a>.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">  Please s</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">upport the blog by doing your Amazon.com purchases through </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=jamesondurall&linkCode=sb1&camp=212353&creative=380557">this link</a>.</span><br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span> See other <a href="http://jamesondurall.blogspot.com/search/label/Agents%20of%20Mayhem">Agents of Mayhem</a> posts<br /> <script> !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); </script><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.twitter.com/JamesonDurall</div>http://jamesondurall.blogspot.com/2016/06/agents-of-mayhem-announce-trailer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9433805.post-7302351675100696517Thu, 26 May 2016 04:07:00 +00002016-05-25T23:07:37.990-05:00Fitness22 Minute Hard Corps - Half Way Check-In<a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/JamesonDurall">Follow @JamesonDurall</a><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGvMJJCulfS-5jMmM4iNx6ZQozZ9V1dXlrDad2HOWiC_rFmome_RZ8Hn9fapO3ogjeUDjzWLXiVZb2Qdz4QCjzC-8kCF0mStP7tJIPoKAfrzA1L7fx2aMMkCOROwi0Af1ArFgN9Q/s1600/Feb-Hero-22MHC-V2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGvMJJCulfS-5jMmM4iNx6ZQozZ9V1dXlrDad2HOWiC_rFmome_RZ8Hn9fapO3ogjeUDjzWLXiVZb2Qdz4QCjzC-8kCF0mStP7tJIPoKAfrzA1L7fx2aMMkCOROwi0Af1ArFgN9Q/s400/Feb-Hero-22MHC-V2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> I just finished week 4 of the program and it's time to do my mid-point fit test and measurements! If you remember from my initial <a href="http://jamesondurall.blogspot.com/2016/04/22-minute-hard-corps-begins.html">post</a>, I had to see how many of five exercises I could do in 60 seconds.  I was pleased to see increases in every category:<br /> <br /> <ul> <li>Pushups + 50% reps</li> <li>Squat Thrust + 25% reps</li> <li>Pull-Ups + 50% reps</li> <li>Jumping Jacks + 35% reps</li> <li>Plank Hold + 44 % seconds</li> </ul> <div> <br /></div> <div> I'M STOKED...that's way better than I expected in that amount of time.  I also decided to take my measurements and found some good results there as well:</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <ul> <li>Waist - 2.5 inches lost</li> <li>Hips - 2 inches lost</li> <li>Chest - 3 inches lost</li> </ul> <div> <br /></div> <div> I had only lost a couple of pounds, so this is yet again proof that there is so much more to consider than weight.  My clothes fit better and I'm getting more muscle definition.  I can't wait to see my results in another 4 weeks!  I might even post some before and after pics ;)  Let me know if you're interested in joining me on a journey like this.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <br /> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You should follow me on <a href="http://twitter.com/JamesonDurall">Twitter</a> and </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fatherhood-Video-Games-and-Ice-Cream/129801607060087">Facebook</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You can also subscribe via </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/FatherhoodVideoGamesAndIceCream">RSS</a> or <a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=FatherhoodVideoGamesAndIceCream&loc=en_US">email</a>.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">  Please s</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">upport the blog by 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class="blogger-post-footer">www.twitter.com/JamesonDurall</div>http://jamesondurall.blogspot.com/2016/05/22-minute-hard-corps-half-way-check-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9433805.post-6214948169430515545Mon, 25 Apr 2016 03:44:00 +00002016-04-24T22:44:16.889-05:00Currently PlayingHTC Vive - First Impressions<a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/JamesonDurall">Follow @JamesonDurall</a><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipWgO-rC2i1HDjGGhCtL-bXmhamQrU2FVy-d33D45Y7Sp21-mvf2FOLt0K4MTs2uY4YeOePgPIilrVzR7XQld5WeIB4zkqftYhD_Gn47HdxcfPk5jbio9-iLFDKaNlK4poRHYOAA/s1600/vive.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipWgO-rC2i1HDjGGhCtL-bXmhamQrU2FVy-d33D45Y7Sp21-mvf2FOLt0K4MTs2uY4YeOePgPIilrVzR7XQld5WeIB4zkqftYhD_Gn47HdxcfPk5jbio9-iLFDKaNlK4poRHYOAA/s320/vive.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Now that I've had a few days to actually experience my HTC Vive, I wanted to take a few minutes to give some first impressions.  Setup was easy to follow, but did take a while.  I mounted the room sensors in my bedroom where I have about 6.5 x 10 feet of clear space...which luckily just fit the minimum dimensions after the tests.  Eventually, I'll move it into a larger space.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJxrPJJKcX5yvNE1fGlrEQQDtk99ogihAeP1AdXSHxJ8zx4mWfctugcOceQ4GFTfUrZ293SxUr7A1HmQdqZjDfVTKK_ba81YvWlXhB_KLllL-GS0KmPWRrg9gic_ivlNnW7289Dw/s1600/thBlu_encounter_standard2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJxrPJJKcX5yvNE1fGlrEQQDtk99ogihAeP1AdXSHxJ8zx4mWfctugcOceQ4GFTfUrZ293SxUr7A1HmQdqZjDfVTKK_ba81YvWlXhB_KLllL-GS0KmPWRrg9gic_ivlNnW7289Dw/s640/thBlu_encounter_standard2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> All of my experiences so far have used Room Scale, which allows you to move freely in the space you've allocated.  The first type is what I'd call a passive VR Experience, like The Blu, where the scenario is happening around you and you get to be in the middle of it.  None of my actions affect what is happening, but it is a very impressive way to experience something.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UsC9qqwzd98/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UsC9qqwzd98?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Where the Vive REALLY shines is in the active VR experience, like the Budget Cuts Demo, where your actions are integral to the experience.  It is impossible to describe what this is like without experiencing it.  As I played this demo, which is a stealth game, I had to peak around a corner to see an enemy.  So, I literally, physically leaned around and looked.  It's so natural and makes you feel completely like you are in that world.  Check out the video of my son to see just how immersive it can be.</div> 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4 and Week 8 and am anxious to see how far I've come. <br /> <br /> I then decided to do a sneak peak with the first workout...I can see how the improvements are going to be made.  It was a very high intensity workout and just what I've been looking to add into my routine.<br /> <div> <br /></div> <div> Want to join me in <a href="http://teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/22MinHCDeluxe?referringRepId=682290">22 Minute Hard Corps</a> or another new workout routine?  Send me a message on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jamesondurall">Facebook</a>!</div> <br /> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You should follow me on <a href="http://twitter.com/JamesonDurall">Twitter</a> and </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fatherhood-Video-Games-and-Ice-Cream/129801607060087">Facebook</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You can also subscribe 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Speech<a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/JamesonDurall">Follow @JamesonDurall</a><br /> Induction speech from when I was inducted into the Full Sail University Hall of Fame in 2011.<br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-EcMpDZ72xo" width="560"></iframe><br /> <br /> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You should follow me on <a href="http://twitter.com/JamesonDurall">Twitter</a> and </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fatherhood-Video-Games-and-Ice-Cream/129801607060087">Facebook</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You can also subscribe via </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/FatherhoodVideoGamesAndIceCream">RSS</a> or <a 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year!  I want to see as many of you as possible, so I'm including my scheduled time below.  Click the links for more detailed info.  My time outside of these events is pretty limited...it's a hectic week!  But, I'll do my best to make time for anyone that wants to chat :)<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> Wednesday, February 17th 2016</h3> <a href="http://halloffame.fullsail.edu/schedule/green-room-jameson-durall"><b>11:00AM - </b>Gaming Greenroom</a><br /> Open Session Meet & Greet w/ Students<br /> Full Sail Building 3F, Room 111A<br /> <br /> <a href="http://halloffame.fullsail.edu/schedule/life-after-full-sail-1"><b>2:00PM</b> - Workshop: Life After Full Sail</a><br /> Hosted by Larry Katz<br /> Full Sail Building 3F, Room 112A<br /> <br /> <a href="http://halloffame.fullsail.edu/schedule/green-room-jameson-durall-1"><b>4:00PM</b> - Gaming Greenroom</a><br /> Open Session Meet & Greet w/ Students<br /> Full Sail Building 3F, Room 111A<br /> <br /> <h3> Thursday, February 18th 2016</h3> <a href="http://halloffame.fullsail.edu/schedule/green-room-jameson-durall-2"><b>11:00AM</b> - Gaming Greenroom</a><br /> Open Session Meet & Greet w/ Students<br /> Full Sail Building 3F, Room 111A<br /> <br /> <a href="http://halloffame.fullsail.edu/schedule/beyond-mechanics-designing-a-more-powerful-game"><b>2:00PM</b> - Panel: Beyond Mechanics: Designing a More Powerful Game</a><br /> Moderator: Fernando De La Cruz<br /> Full Sail Building 3B, Auditorium<br /> <br /> <a href="http://halloffame.fullsail.edu/schedule/green-room-jameson-durall-3"><b>4:00PM </b>- Gaming Greenroom</a><br /> Open Session Meet & Greet w/ Students<br /> Full Sail Building 3F, Room 111A<br /> <br /> <h3> Friday, February 19th 2016</h3> <a href="http://halloffame.fullsail.edu/schedule/green-room-jameson-durall-4"><b>11:00AM</b> - Gaming Greenroom</a><br /> Open Session Meet & Greet w/ Students<br /> Full Sail Building 3F, Room 111A<br /> <br /> <a href="http://halloffame.fullsail.edu/schedule/48-hour-game-project-presentations"><b>2:00PM</b> - Panel: 48 Hour Game Project Presentations</a><br /> Hosted by Robin Koman<br /> Full Sail Building 3B, Room 113<br /> <br /> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You should follow me on <a href="http://twitter.com/JamesonDurall">Twitter</a> and </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fatherhood-Video-Games-and-Ice-Cream/129801607060087">Facebook</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You can also subscribe via </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/FatherhoodVideoGamesAndIceCream">RSS</a> or <a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=FatherhoodVideoGamesAndIceCream&loc=en_US">email</a>.</span><span 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half of a banana and a few ice cubes.  The taste is very similar to the regular chocolate, which is my favorite, but without the milk it's hard for me to tell just how similar.  Still, this tasted really good and I'm glad I saved it for the last day.<br /> <br /> <b>Mid-Morning - Fiber Sweep</b><br /> As they recommend, I downed that stuff fast today :)  It still tastes good, lemony...but man it's way better before it starts to thicken like <a href="http://jamesondurall.blogspot.com/2015/09/3-day-refresh-day-2.html">Day 2</a>!<br /> <br /> <b>Lunch - Vanilla Refresh</b><br /> I used half a banana and blended the Vanilla Refresh with Ice today and it was the best version yet!  I wish I'd been doing that the whole time.  I also tried some super spicy hummus with my carrots today and it was delicious.  I'm still stuffed after each small meal, which is amazing to me :)<br /> <br /> <b>Dinner - Vanilla Refresh</b><br /> This meal doesn't allow the use of fruit with the Vanilla Refresh, so I just blended it with some ice which was still good.  Enough ice and it almost comes out like a milk shake.  Once again, I went for the green bean dinner and wasn't hungry after.  I can say I'm ready for real food tomorrow, but healthy options sound great.  I was surprised when I went grocery shopping today, because I wasn't lunging at everything on the shelves...I felt good and made good choices.<br /> <br /> <h2> <b>RESULTS</b></h2> It's been a productive and interesting 3 days!  I was never really hungry, which is great, and the shakes were all at good to drink.  I'm down EIGHT POUNDS!  But, the best part is that this kicked me back into gear for healthy living.  I had gotten into a rut for a couple of weeks and wasn't drinking the right amount of water and was eating too much crap.  I started this with a bloated, gross feeling...and that is now gone! I'm really excited about these results and totally recommend it to anyone that wants to get a great kickstart to their healthy lifestyle.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLwYA1Kho-A3fsPlPpFj2JaeIU3EPN2GRlLN7Rkg-3OwBX5Ql9pX-Ez7i8X01oi5HdjgQtmS-lOxNmRJ26eopY97ham_8AfLaZuIwWKAY1G3kBHb2pqvBpN8zXgFKXzVSh32ZohA/s1600/6256070_orig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLwYA1Kho-A3fsPlPpFj2JaeIU3EPN2GRlLN7Rkg-3OwBX5Ql9pX-Ez7i8X01oi5HdjgQtmS-lOxNmRJ26eopY97ham_8AfLaZuIwWKAY1G3kBHb2pqvBpN8zXgFKXzVSh32ZohA/s320/6256070_orig.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Want to try this 3-Day Refresh journey for yourself? 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I have been missing my morning cup of coffee, but not enough that I felt the need to have the optional Morning Tea as part of the plan.<br /> <br /> <b>Mid-Morning - Fiber Sweep</b><br /> They suggest drinking this PROMPTLY after mixing it and today I found out why.  Just a few minutes after it begins to thicken up and is hard to swallow.  I will certainly be downing it immediately tomorrow :)<br /> <br /> <b>Lunch - Vanilla Refresh</b><br /> I repeated the same meal from yesterday (and will likely do the same tomorrow) I love me some carrots and hummus.  The Vanilla Refresh still tastes good.<br /> <br /> <b>Afternoon Snack</b><br /> Carrots and hummus again, see a pattern? :)  I still haven't been super hungry, which is great.  But I have a long time gap before dinner tonight.<br /> <br /> <b>Dinner</b><br /> Yeah...that long gap before dinner was rough.  I had to go on 7 hour road trip to pick up my son, so I didn't get to eat dinner until about 10pm.  I was able to curb my appetite a bit with water and some unsweetened natural tea I found at the gas station (it wasn't caffeine free, but I had to cheat a bit there).<br /> <br /> The worst part was being trapped in the car with my son's McDonald's dinner!  The struggle was real people :)  I'm still doing very well overall though and not hungry for the most part.  My cravings for unclean foods has lessened and I'm ready to grocery shop for the right things again.  I'll be doing that tomorrow to prepare for my first day back on normal eating.<br /> <br /> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You should follow me on <a href="http://twitter.com/JamesonDurall">Twitter</a> and </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fatherhood-Video-Games-and-Ice-Cream/129801607060087">Facebook</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You can also subscribe via </span><span class="Apple-style-span" 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<br /> <b>Upon Waking - 10 ounces of water</b><br /> This is something I've been doing recently in order to get my 100+ ounces in easier.<br /> <br /> <b>Breakfast - Shakeology</b><br /> I normally use 2% milk or Almond milk...but the plan requires water.  Luckily I was allowed to mix in a serving of fruit, so I used some mixed frozen strawberries and mango.  The plan also suggests using the Vegan Shakeology version, so I went with Tropical Strawberry and it ended up tasting pretty good in the end.<br /> <br /> <b>Mid-Morning - Fiber Sweep</b><br /> This packed mixed in with 8 ounces of water and looked totally gross when I poured it in...I was not optimistic.  But, it actually tasted refreshing and went down very easy.<br /> <br /> <b>Lunch - Vanilla Fresh</b><br /> I'm really missing the flavor and thickness that milk gives the shakes at this point, but the Vanilla Fresh actually tastes decent with water.  I didn't have a blender at work to mix in my serving of fruit, so I had half of a banana with it.<br /> <br /> I then chose a vegetable and healthy fat from the list and was happy that carrots and hummus were an option since I eat that regularly.  I'm not at all hungry at this point and actually feel kinda stuffed.  My snack is at least one hour from lunch, but I may try to extend out a bit further since I'm not hungry.<br /> <br /> <b>Afternoon Snack</b><br /> Meetings forced a 3 hour gap before this snack and I was pretty hungry by the time I got to it.  Carrots and hummus again and it hit the spot.<br /> <br /> <b>Dinner - Vanilla Fresh</b><br /> I had about a 5 hour time gap before dinner, so I was pretty hungry...luckily I got to add a vegetable based dinner in.  I chose the green bean recipe from the booklet, but was pretty bummed to see that I was only allowed 12 beans.  Really?  I would have thought there would be a number based on weight.  But, apparently the 100 lb person gets the same amount as the 300 lb person. <br /> <br /> <b>Conclusion</b><br /> All in all, I'd say day one was a big success.  I was rarely hungry and the shakes were actually pretty good.  I drank a ton of water that wasn't listed above.  Time to see how I sleep tonight :)<br /> <br /> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You should follow me on <a href="http://twitter.com/JamesonDurall">Twitter</a> and </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fatherhood-Video-Games-and-Ice-Cream/129801607060087">Facebook</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You can also subscribe via </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/FatherhoodVideoGamesAndIceCream">RSS</a> or <a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=FatherhoodVideoGamesAndIceCream&loc=en_US">email</a>.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">  Please s</span><span 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right, but I feel sad for those people.<br /> <br /> I especially loved hearing about the making of one of my favorite shows, <a href="http://amzn.to/1KpaW4f">The Guild</a>.  Most people outside of the entertainment industry assume that we all just have fun and make loads of money in our work.  Felicia describes a time for her when she had to put everything she had (physically, emotionally, and monetarily) into getting this show made, mainly because web series were in their infancy.  It hits home for me because of how often myself and those around me put so much extra time and effort into the game we are trying to ship...simply because we want it to be as special as possible.  You want everyone that experiences your work to feel like you gave it your all to make it as great as it can be.<br /> <br /> Grab your copy <a href="http://amzn.to/1ignM8w">HERE</a>.  If you like the content my blog...I'd say there's a better than fair chance you'll love the book.<br /> <br /> <div 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(Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9433805.post-9068619871506006065Fri, 21 Aug 2015 16:11:00 +00002015-08-21T11:11:21.304-05:00Layout Under Construction!<a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/JamesonDurall">Follow @JamesonDurall</a><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoO_r2hRWMCg1BtSHV6mEoR7GqSmIB_zbTVBfI8lvLeODWvJx26UrVnt-CcSrKR1I6mmpUuoL7VWa7V5czS6nGxNIPpGIIT4TBUHJKdmnCCRx5Yb4e0TJnTx0altpJphX1uzAgLA/s1600/construction.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoO_r2hRWMCg1BtSHV6mEoR7GqSmIB_zbTVBfI8lvLeODWvJx26UrVnt-CcSrKR1I6mmpUuoL7VWa7V5czS6nGxNIPpGIIT4TBUHJKdmnCCRx5Yb4e0TJnTx0altpJphX1uzAgLA/s1600/construction.jpg" /></a></div> Please ignore the mess in the blog layout as I try out some new templates and work toward something that I'm happy with.  All posts should be accessible, but there may be broken links, etc for a while.<br /> <br /> I'm planning to make a big effort toward blogging going forward and will even be doing live streams when I play games.  Hope to see you all here often :)<br /> <script> !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); </script><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.twitter.com/JamesonDurall</div>http://jamesondurall.blogspot.com/2015/08/layout-under-construction.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9433805.post-4535545591261982014Tue, 04 Aug 2015 13:09:00 +00002015-08-04T08:09:48.387-05:00FitnessJuly Challenge Group Results<a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/JamesonDurall">Follow @JamesonDurall</a><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmTZbTIseRaQY-WUQeiSe-Lg_K1rP9qO6k-adKyn6_X_Nfz5dFoDPMRpQ3ajF0FqAheBxZ2jc6TKFA5LwbFvFbHnF14K_4JsLprowyNd_rVMDERs2UuYCUF6RqbMj9JeEsom1ZkA/s1600/success.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmTZbTIseRaQY-WUQeiSe-Lg_K1rP9qO6k-adKyn6_X_Nfz5dFoDPMRpQ3ajF0FqAheBxZ2jc6TKFA5LwbFvFbHnF14K_4JsLprowyNd_rVMDERs2UuYCUF6RqbMj9JeEsom1ZkA/s320/success.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> My July Challenge Group recently finished up and I am excited to share some of the results!  I worked with each of them individually at the beginning to see what kinds of goals they had for themselves.  Some examples where: lose 8lbs, fit into my size 34 jeans, and have more energy.<br /> <br /> There was varying levels of participation, as with any group, but EVERY person achieved notable results which makes me so happy!  One participant lost 7 of the 8lbs they'd hoped for, but got back into the jean size they hoped for.  Another lost 6 lbs, but said their legs hurt less often now.  I even had a participant lose 15lbs and now their clothes are loose...good problem to have :)<br /> <br /> The important thing to realize is that the scale alone isn't the only, or even best, indicator of health improvement.  I went for a long stretch where I was staying at around the same weight, but I was building muscle and endurance.  One participant said she lost a couple of lbs overall...but 2 inches from her waist...that's huge!<br /> <br /> For me, I'm just so excited to see that people are able to get the same kinds of results that I achieved when participating myself.  I'm now running groups monthly! The August group is up and running and I've started filling spots for the September group.  The groups are entirely online, so you don't need to be local to participate.<br /> <br /> If this sounds like something you'd be interested in participating in, let me know!<br /> <br /> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You should follow me on <a href="http://twitter.com/JamesonDurall">Twitter</a> and </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fatherhood-Video-Games-and-Ice-Cream/129801607060087">Facebook</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You can also subscribe via </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/FatherhoodVideoGamesAndIceCream">RSS</a> or <a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=FatherhoodVideoGamesAndIceCream&loc=en_US">email</a>.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">  Please s</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">upport the blog by doing your Amazon.com purchases through </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=jamesondurall&linkCode=sb1&camp=212353&creative=380557">this link</a>.</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <br /></div> </div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">See other </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://jamesondurall.blogspot.com/search/label/Fitness">Fitness</a></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> posts</span></div> </div> <br /> <br /> <script> !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); </script><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.twitter.com/JamesonDurall</div>http://jamesondurall.blogspot.com/2015/08/july-challenge-group-results.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0