Gneiss Assasin

So although I've not been able to update much lately I've actually been doing really good this week with my goals allover. I've reaffirmed in my mind why and what I'm working towards and I feel empowered again. I am doing my parallettes and have since included a lower bodyweight circuit. After a couple weeks of close to no climbing I feel like last night I finally got back into my rhythm again and made some real progress. Top rope is becoming less scary (fingers crossed!!!) and I'm learning more and more to climb less with my arms and more with my legs. I have a few peeps really helping me with my technique and after one guy observed he said I'm picking up good habits really quick. Hoooray!! I feel like I love this sport more every time I go back. I'm doing better with needless snacking too! My husband got on board with me with doing daily juicing, so that will help. Today I ate so well and I feel like I'm thinking about eating in general less (unless I climb and then I'm ravenous when I finish..). My main issue I tend to have simply because I forget is drinking enough water. And since I drink coffee, I know it's even more important so I'm just trying to keep a giant glass around the house to stare at me and tell me I know what i'm supposed to do. Media is fine minus some of the online shopping I've had to do that then I get bored with and find myself doing the next aimless thing. Nothing too time consuming though. Working on making necklaces and chap sticks for some gifts and get ready for the holidays at my house (first time ever!!) since I tend to procrastinate these things. Overall after the thanksgiving digress, I'm back to enjoying my challenge.

Tear. Thanks so much. I really appreciate that, the support makes a big difference in my attitude towards my goals. Love it here!! Tonight's update: I had an awesome 4 hour climb getting in a good share of top rope and boudlering. Climbed with my little group youngins and had a really good time. I made some progress on a route I'd almost decided to leave alone. That felt really good. My arms feel like noodles and I'm exhausted so I'll check back in tomorrow for details. Before I head to bed, I just want to declare: I love, love, love climbing. I'm so grateful I started.

Proud to say I got off my arse and did my regular routine for the parallettes, did some handstands (hitting my max more consistently) I ate really well today, made homemade banana bread with no sugars or oils, got some Christmas shopping done online, and I'm going to finish up the day with some deep stretching. Smile.

Oh man, that's rough. But I do appreciate the gymnastics humor. Oh but I have missed Raptron! And for the record too much about gymnastics is juuuuuuuuuust about the right amound for me. Nice recap. Enjoyed.

I'm so proud to see how much progress you're making! Glad you're getting great feedback to further see your progress. Every time I hear about your classes I picture myself there with you too. I'm silly like that...and we have so much fun together!! hahaha!! I also have to say that on a bum day I'm glad I can come here and get some choice Picard christmas entertainment. I never regret visiting this thread.

The words of the truly wise. You know, I do kind of feel like I was on a bit of emotional burn out and overall much more tired than usual. I think being successful involves being much more realistic about challenges for me. I'm still kind of new here so I'm sure I'll figure out as time goes what works better. I learn a lot from folks like you! Thank you <3

Thank you guys all so much for your encouragement. I should have read this earlier. I have actually been avoiding coming back online because I got pretty down and almost considered quitting the rest of this challenge. It's easier for me to bounce back if its been a day or two "failing" but I've had a hard time this week too. I did go climbing on Tuesday and had a really good time but felt soo much weaker than I usually am and that got me down too. I know its stupid, i guess I just feel like I've been on such a fun and pumped trip since I've started NF and I think it's kind of caught up with me. (My nature is being inconsistent and that goes for my outlook a lot too) Up till this morning I felt so guilty and ashamed to come back here to check in. Then a little while ago I snapped at myself and said, That's enough! Screw my shortcomings lately. Get over it and just get back. And then I came here and saw all your kind, positive, and realistic viewpoints and it just solidified my resolve and put a big smile back on my face. So thanks everyone. This is really the reason I love it here. Sorry I haven't been around to cheer you all. But you are all amazing!! Rock on fellow nerds. Straight to the heart.

I have really been dreading reporting in. I basically let all my goals go by the wayside while I was on vacation. My brother and I did a couple of days of handstand contests but then I stubbed my toe on the hardwood floors and gave it up. I didn't want to chance screwing my toe up for climbing. I got home friday night and spent the weekend doing a major cleaning and started hanging christmas lights. I have nothing noteworthy to report and worst of all I don't really care. I did have a blast and I very rarely get to get out of town so I took advantage of the chill time. I know there are things I could have done, but my dad keeps his house so cold I didn't feel like stretching and my parallettes were at home so there ya go. No excuses really, just saying. Week 3 (Wed-Sun) brief summary from what I remember I know, I know slacker! Media: A This was easy. Family visits and house cleaning. No time for anything else Pbars: F Did not do a thing. Nutrition: C I'm actually giving myself extra credit here since I said I wouldn't count holiday days. I know I snacked more throughout the week. Week 3 total assessment: D I really slacked and chalked it up to going out of town but I know I could have done something, anything to make up for being away. I did ok in some respects, but I strongly feel that was nothing inteded and just naturally happened (like the media part) so this week I didn't challenge myself. Which we all know, is the point of a challenge. I miss being out of touch with the group here. I hope I can get back into my rhythm. And I hope everyone had an awesome turkey day!

And thanks Cavile for showing that to me!! I'll definitely try that when i have a chance

I miss everyone! It's been a hectic few days and yesterday was our wedding anniversary so I had a really lax day. Tomorrow I leave for 3 days to my dad's for a big ol family thanksgiving so I won't be on much. Also means I won't be able to climb until next week unless by some miracle I can go saturday night. Boo. Week 2 Summary: I will post details later but after reviewing I'm going to say a B+. I'm pretty happy with last week. Monday: Nutrition- C We went out for breakfast and ate leftovers and some snacks the rest of the day. Given we went to celebrate I did ok. Nothing to brag about. I didn't eat junk but I did eat bigger portions than I needed and had a few french fries I stole from my son. Pbars- F didn't do a single thing all day besides chill. And this was not a rest day. Media- B Spent all day watching movies and was on the computer a lot. That's pretty much all we did together given we couldn't get a baby sitter to go so since it was our anniversary I'm going to give myself a little slack. Tuesday Pbars: A Climbed today. I don't know what got into me but I was super exhausted and was pretty much worthless all night. Routes I can usually finish no problem I couldn't even get through. It was a bummer but for what its worth I kicked my butt and pushed myself till I couldn't do one more move. It was disappointing but I made the best of it. Plus a new V1 was put up and I finished that in segments. Next time I'm sure it'll be easy. Nutrition: A Good day full of veggie snacking and healthy meals. Grabbed a cliff bar half way through my climb since I was wiped. Media: A Did a ton of writing today. I feel like after a few days away from it I'm feeling really good about it again. Had a great day making necklaces for christams gifts. One I had to get done today to give to my sister I'm going to see tomorrow. She's moving away so I'm making hers a good luck with your move present. Finished my book finally too. That's all I have time for now, but I'm hoping to check in at least once before the end of the week. Just depends if my dad's pathetic internet is working or not. One thing for sure, my media goals are in the bag Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And may it be a healthy one..

Tell him in a really whiny voice, "But all my friend's husbands are doing it!!!" I would love to see us with all us girls pics lined beside our bars.

I would actually really love this. I never checked out a general climbing thread (I'll have to do that..) but this exactly describes something I would benefit from. Especially as a new climber I'm becoming much more interested in learning technique rather that just getting strong. I'm just starting to see the whole world of climbing open before my eyes and I have a lot to figure out. It would be great to have a place to chat without getting off topic on personal threads.

I got a little baby blister from pulling rope slack. Ok, yours is way worse. Awesome finish to this week. I applaud giant men complimenting your squats. You got it girl. Also amazing acrobatic gymnastics video. Holy cow!

Saturday update: Pbars- A I was exhausted but after a short stretch I felt up to the task. Did my minimum 3 sets. My last push up almost didn't happen. tuck hold 10 transition to straddle hold 10 rest Lsit 10 rest tuck dips 5 push ups 5...... aaaaaaaaaaaaaand I'm spent Media- A stayed off the computer, got outdoors for a couple hours, made a nice dinner. That took up my day Nutrition B Ate ok minus the 3 bites of my son's cinnamon roll. They were bitty bites but it's still cheating. I feel like I'm slowly progressively getting better!! Overall a good day and since the climbing gym is only open a few hours tomorrow I won't be able to make it there till Tuesday (they're closed Monday) I will have to find some fun to get into. Maybe an outdoors handstand excursion.

Yesterday I did as planned and rested. I got a little ancy even though I was weak so I did a long stretching session and a few minutes of handstands. Broke my record!! Two times I held a solid 5 seconds. The second time I did probably a quarter pirouette. Then I passed out back on the couch. Once chapter till I finish one of my books so that will happen tonight. I went for my 2 mile hike this time with my son on my back in the freeeeeeeeeeezing cold. We were bundled and the sun was super shining so that helped. Just those damn Chicago winds. Made for 11 degrees with the wind chill. But I made myself do it anyway and my son loved it. Of course he did, he was all snuggled up against my back Check back later for full report. This week went by so fast.