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This week, Chade assesses his personal challenge (getting to 16 stone, or 224 pounds if you prefer), in 5 weeks and how he used SMART goal setting to calculate if it was actually doable (or in this case, DoaBL). If he fails, he gets no Christmas. This dear listener, is not to be taken lightly (although Chade will be, if he achieves his goal).

A great listen for anyone who might was to set a similar goal and wants a breakdown of a good pace to do it.

If you need a bit of an update on SMART goals, here's our previous episode on it. Good times.

S.M.A.R.T-y Pants

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In the 90th episode, Chade takes us through the last 9 weeks, including the build up to his son being born, his thoughts after his son being born, and the progress made regarding their personal challenges (Spoiler alert!! It's not looking good for Chader's and Nico's done nada.)

‘Diary Of A Big Lad’ is an Osborne Road Production featuring Chade O’Brien and Nico Diodoro. Theme tune written and performed by Jay Stevens.

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Things aren't looking good for Chade getting a Christmas Dinner! Chade explains how he plans on combatting not being able to achieve his goal and how it might apply to yours.

‘Diary Of A Big Lad’ is an Osborne Road Production featuring Chade O’Brien and Nico Diodoro. Theme tune written and performed by Jay Stevens.

For questions and queries please contact us at diaryofabiglad@gmail.com

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It's the first (and most likely only) solo episode featuring Nico on his own! Last week we had an update on how Chade's Challenge is coming along, this week, we'll hear how Nico's is!

As you may remember, Nico's Challenge was to write, record and fully produce the first episode of a brand new podcast. Nico thought he'd take this opportunity to go over some of the mistakes he's made in the past when producing podcasts so he doesn't make them again, and hopefully give you some pointers if YOU'RE planning on starting your own podcast in the future!

Nico uses some of his previous and current work as an example, please find them below.

The Christmas Special of 'Bitesize Business Direct', the self produced audio comedy starring me, Lewis Wills and a host of talented folks!

Bitesize Business Direct

Here we have a standard episode of 'Diary Of A Big Lad', appropriately about setting goals!

Diary Of A Big Lad

Finally, if you're after some expert advice rather than the rambling failings of whispery loser, we highly recommend anything Buzzsprout (our host) created, eg Buzzcast or 'How To Start A Podcast', their lovely series on just that subject.

‘Diary Of A Big Lad’ is an Osborne Road Production featuring Chade O’Brien and Nico Diodoro. Theme tune written and performed by Jay Stevens.

For questions and queries please contact us at diaryofabiglad@gmail.com

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Chade gives us an update on how his challenge is going, he's fallen behind on some aspects, but perhaps it's not a bad thing...

For those of you who haven't been following, if Chade should fail this self imposed challenge, the forfeit is he will get no Christmas dinner. None. Not a sausage. Literally.

‘Diary Of A Big Lad’ is an Osborne Road Production featuring Chade O’Brien and Nico Diodoro. Theme tune written and performed by Jay Stevens.

For questions and queries please contact us at diaryofabiglad@gmail.com

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Last week the lads set themselves a challenge of achieving a personal goal by the 25th of December, the forfeit of failing said challenge being incredibly high stakes punishment of which they will go into detail of here.

From 4:40 there's a FULL 10 minutes of 'second-time dad' talk, so if that's your bag it's well worth a listen!

When they finally get down to talking about their challenges, they inevitably get on the subject of habits. The word habit is used about 560 times so if you want to join in and see if you can approach your challenge like the lads sit back, relax, and prepare to hear the words 'habit'. Habit.

In short, they finalise their challenges and dip into how they plan to tackle them. If you're joining in at home (and why not!), we'd love to hear what yours are and how your getting on via the Fan Mail feature or at the usual email address.

‘Diary Of A Big Lad’ is an Osborne Road Production featuring Chade O’Brien and Nico Diodoro. Theme tune written and performed by Jay Stevens.

For questions and queries please contact us at diaryofabiglad@gmail.com

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This week the lads throw down a challenge for themselves (which you can, and should join in on at home!) and Chade reviews the psychotic forfeit he's dreamt up to make sure they get it done!

Also this week, Chade mentions how much weight he plans to lose in the coming months. As always, safety is of high importance to us, so if you're wondering what he's basing his goal on, here's some info from our old pals in the NHS for you to peruse should you be thinking of shedding a few pounds in a healthy fashion!!

NHS Weightloss

The lovely introduction this week was performed by (and used with permission from) BAC Beatbox Academy! For more information about what they do and have coming up find them HERE!

Also, as this week is all about setting realistic challenges (a fun word for goals), we'd love you to join in with us. For information on how to set an effective and achievable goal for yourself, why not listen to our old classic episode:
Creating A 60 Day Plan Work Through: An Italian Stallion's Goals

We're obviously not sponsored or paid for any kind of advertising (not surprising if you've heard us am I right?!), we just like to mention things ok?

‘Diary Of A Big Lad’ is an Osborne Road Production featuring Chade O’Brien and Nico Diodoro. Theme tune written and performed by Jay Stevens.

For questions and queries please contact us at diaryofabiglad@gmail.com

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As Nico's off ill this week, Chade treats us to another diary entry. Following his recent life changes and the last episode's discussion about finding a new routine, Chade talks to us about going 'Back To Basics'. With his diet sliding into old habits, and his daily routine thrown off, Chade lets us know how he's keeping himself on track and the joys of going....you guessed it....'Back To Basics'.

‘Diary Of A Big Lad’ is an Osborne Road Production featuring Chade O’Brien and Nico Diodoro. Theme tune written and performed by Jay Stevens.

For questions and queries please contact us at diaryofabiglad@gmail.com

For more 'Diary Of A Big Lad' Content on Instagram, follow us at https://www.instagram.com/diaryofabiglad?igsh=d29wMWZ1aHVzNDIz