Bonsai Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 ... because not only do I want to do cool stuff, I also want to be comfortable doing it! Hi everyone, My name is Bonsai, a 25 year old girl and an engineering student. I'm looking to upgrade myself (hopefully in a non-cyberman kinda way) in all aspects of my life, but mostly physical. My goals, apart from a weight loss goal, are things like: being able to do a pull up (or multiple pull ups!), to climb things, to do the handstand. I started losing weight about 6 months ago at 78 kg (172 lb) and 164 cm (5'4"). I lost 5 kg in about 2 months and have been stuck at 73 kg (161 lb) since then. (Granted: I haven't been trying that hard) My ultimate goal weight is somewhere in the 60-65 kg (132 - 143 lb) range depending on how it looks and feels. For now I want to get some exercise every day for at least 30 minutes. I will also restrict calories and be careful not to eat too much carbs. More specific goals and a more specific game plan will follow in my first challenge... Using this forum is a bit out of character for me, as I'm usually just a lurker. Therefore, making an account and posting something were the already the first steps in expanding my comfort zone. Step 1: Make an accountStep 2: Actually post somethingStep 3: Get ready for my first challengeStep 4: Complete said challengeStep 5: Repeat steps 3&4 I hope posting here will lead to some virtual friends keeping me accountable. Feel free to comment! 1 Quote Weight loss: 73 kg -> 65 kg or less. Current weight: 68.9 kg 51.25%51.25% Level 0 Human - Aspiring Assassin[ STR 0 | DEX 0 | STA 0 | CON 0 | WIS 0 | CHA 0 ]Battle log, Challenge, Member of the SKULLCRUSHERS Link to comment
newstart Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Hi Bonsai, Im about 4 days ahead of you in newness so cant offer much in the way of experience but hopefully can help with encouragement. Good luck. Quote STR 12 DEX 3 STA 3 CDN 2 WIS 2 CHA 3“I don't want to die without any scars.†― Chuck Palahniuk, Fight ClubintroChallenge 1Skull Crushers Link to comment
lishvicious Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Hello and welcome! Our stats are very similar - I'm currently 72.8kg and 165cm tall and I want to get into the same weight range as you. You should start a daily battle log to keep track of your workouts and nutrition - and if you do I'll be sure to come in and check up on your progress Quote Level 1 :: Lycan (STR-2 :: DEX-2 :: STA-2 :: CON-2 :: WIS-1 :: CHA-1) Challenges: One Daily logs: Battle log / MFP Link to comment
MegaShe-Ra Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Welcome aboard girl!You'll find lots of awesome resources and supportive peeps here! Quote LEVEL 2 | HALF DWARF | ADVENTURER STR 6 | DEX 2 | STA 5 | CON 4 | WIS 6.5 | CHA 1 Link to comment
Bonsai Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Thanks for the replies! I started a daily battle log. lishvicious and MegaShe-Ra, I am now following your battle logs. If you start a battle log, newstart, I will follow you too. Quote Weight loss: 73 kg -> 65 kg or less. Current weight: 68.9 kg 51.25%51.25% Level 0 Human - Aspiring Assassin[ STR 0 | DEX 0 | STA 0 | CON 0 | WIS 0 | CHA 0 ]Battle log, Challenge, Member of the SKULLCRUSHERS Link to comment
starsapart Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Welcome, Bonsai! Climbing things, handstands, pull-ups, being awesome - sounds like some of my goals too! I'll go check out your battle log right now!!! There are tons of great people here who will help keep you accountable and make you laugh - and think. I hope you find all you're looking for here. Quote 🎪current challenge🎪 challenge archive: 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 instagram | goodreads "Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world." - Voltaire Link to comment
shaar Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Welcome, I'm new too! I get it about trying to step out of your comfort zone... it's super hard for me too. I have great plans but never really try them out, I'm just holding myself back. I'm hoping the next 6 week challenge will break that trend! Good luck, we can do it!! Quote Tell me, if you had the strength to take another step, could you do it? Level ?? Bard & Monk of the Furious Heart STR.55 DEX.43 STA.48 CON.51 WIS.53 CHA.65 Link to comment
Bonsai Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Follow ALL the people! 2 Quote Weight loss: 73 kg -> 65 kg or less. Current weight: 68.9 kg 51.25%51.25% Level 0 Human - Aspiring Assassin[ STR 0 | DEX 0 | STA 0 | CON 0 | WIS 0 | CHA 0 ]Battle log, Challenge, Member of the SKULLCRUSHERS Link to comment
Strickland5 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Welcome! I'm a professional engineer which means I was once a student so woot! Step 3: Get ready for my first challengeAs I'm on a Homestar Runner/Strong Bad kick lately Seriously, welcome to the realm of NF! Quote Half-Ork Scout Leader Running PRs : 5K 24m16s | 10K 53m32s | 15K 1h18m09s | Half Marathon 2h1m44s | Marathon 4h42m2s Past Challenges #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #14 #15 #16 #17 #18 #19 #20 #21 #22 #23 #24 #25 #26 #27 #28 #29 #30 #31 #32 #33 #34 #35 #36 #37 #38 #39 #40 Current Challenge : Don't Call It A Comeback Link to comment
Carly Rae Jepsens Warlock Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 YOOO! Welcomessss!! Thou shan't ever be disappoint-eth 'err. Anyway, I really love your goals because— for a starter—simple and clean cut is the way to go.~ (unless your Arnold Schwarzenniger; nothin is simple for ya mate) Pssh~ Moving on! You know, I really would love to know about your nutritional status and exercises and stuff but don't forget to have fun and loosen up some days! It'll make you feel better plus the caloric stress (whee~) I am learning that the hard way—trust me. Strict dieting is haaaarddddddd especially for a food addict like me (IMA tank, ya dig?) Amg! Carbs are my weakness but I am trying to control them everyday, YEESH~ Anyway, GOOD LUCK AND ILL BE SURE TO MOTIVATE YA' (accountability is something which I fail at :| Can't even do that to myself xD Nwhahahahah) "This message was brought to you by my fingers which were activated by the electrical signals sent from my brain through a network of nerves and ganglia". Quote Class and Profession: Rangers/Druid Background: 27 year old Nerdling. Idk what to write anymore so imagine that this is a cool intro Spoiler Quote: The extraordinary is in what we do, not who we are--Lara Croft. Link to comment
Bonsai Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Welcome! I'm a professional engineer which means I was once a student so woot! Awesome! What field are you in? I am currently doing my graduation project in mechanical engineering. Hopefully I'll be MSc. Bonsai in a few months "This message was brought to you by my fingers which were activated by the electrical signals sent from my brain through a network of nerves and ganglia". Hahaha, I actually laughed out loud Quote Weight loss: 73 kg -> 65 kg or less. Current weight: 68.9 kg 51.25%51.25% Level 0 Human - Aspiring Assassin[ STR 0 | DEX 0 | STA 0 | CON 0 | WIS 0 | CHA 0 ]Battle log, Challenge, Member of the SKULLCRUSHERS Link to comment
Strickland5 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Awesome! What field are you in? I am currently doing my graduation project in mechanical engineering. Hopefully I'll be MSc. Bonsai in a few months I'm an Electrical engineer - currently and for the past (1, 2 ...) 11 years doing building system design work. I've just got my BS but I do have letters after my name! Strickland, P.E. to be exactly ... might be going after some more letter but they're a time and money thing as most things usual are Quote Half-Ork Scout Leader Running PRs : 5K 24m16s | 10K 53m32s | 15K 1h18m09s | Half Marathon 2h1m44s | Marathon 4h42m2s Past Challenges #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #14 #15 #16 #17 #18 #19 #20 #21 #22 #23 #24 #25 #26 #27 #28 #29 #30 #31 #32 #33 #34 #35 #36 #37 #38 #39 #40 Current Challenge : Don't Call It A Comeback Link to comment
Carly Rae Jepsens Warlock Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Awesome! What field are you in? I am currently doing my graduation project in mechanical engineering. Hopefully I'll be MSc. Bonsai in a few months Hahaha, I actually laughed out loud LOL! I know right! I am funneh c:"This message was brought to you by my fingers which were activated by the electrical signals sent from my brain through a network of nerves and ganglia". Quote Class and Profession: Rangers/Druid Background: 27 year old Nerdling. Idk what to write anymore so imagine that this is a cool intro Spoiler Quote: The extraordinary is in what we do, not who we are--Lara Croft. Link to comment
Bonsai Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I'm an Electrical engineer - currently and for the past (1, 2 ...) 11 years doing building system design work. I've just got my BS but I do have letters after my name! Strickland, P.E. to be exactly ... might be going after some more letter but they're a time and money thing as most things usual are A electrical engineering, my nemesis! I still barely understand what a capacitor does. Really hated those courses... I can imagine it's difficult to go back to school once you are actually working in the field. Such different worlds I guess Quote Weight loss: 73 kg -> 65 kg or less. Current weight: 68.9 kg 51.25%51.25% Level 0 Human - Aspiring Assassin[ STR 0 | DEX 0 | STA 0 | CON 0 | WIS 0 | CHA 0 ]Battle log, Challenge, Member of the SKULLCRUSHERS Link to comment
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