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9/27 Update: Howdy all! Thanks for your words of encouragement Goal #1: STA Check-In Did 1 "25-something" this morning! Hoping to conquer 2 more before Friday Goal #2: CON Check-In I've been paying things down, and been about 50% successful in avoiding fast food. This is going to be my cryptonite...

9/22 Update: Somehow, I've lost 10 pounds in the 2 weeks since I last weighed myself. I'm kind of shocked. I guess just thinking about it was enough to help me make some better choices! Goal #1: STA Check-In No real exercise yet (this week I finish a HUGE project and will have more time), but I completed 1 "25 something" of wall push-ups this morning. Goal #2: CON Check-In Making small, but positive gains here!

Hahaha. For me, personally, charisma means building relationships. For me, NF/zombie style, it means being sneaky and cunning. Both require being social, building rapport, etc. Two sides of the same coin

This looks great!

Hi everyone, I was, once upon a time, a regular fixture on this site. I have a faded and peeling NF bumper sticker on my car. But I fell off the wagon, hard. I'm about 50 pounds over where I was when I was last here. Sigh. BUT I'M BACK. Let's do this. I was once an assassin, but with some thought, I've realized that the Adventurer clan is a much better fit to what I actually do/who I am. I love zombie movies, video games, etc. Right now, I would die IMMEDIATELY. My ultimate quest is to reach a state of health where I would stand a chance! Ultimate Quest: Survive the Zombie Apocalypse NECESSARY SKILLS :: I will be focusing on... (Each skill goal is worth 5 skill points) STR: Fend off zombies with brawn Goal: By 1/1, I will be able to do 50 knee push-ups STA: Outrun hordes for long distances Goal: By 1/1, I will have lost 42 pounds. DEX: Be agile enough to cover rugged, varied terrain effortlessly Goal: By 1/1, have hiked/walked a total of 30 miles. CON: Have the supplies and means to equip myself Goal: By 1/1, I will have paid off 2 credit cards. WIS: Be wicked smaht. Because zombies are dumb. Goal: By 1/1, I will have read 10 books. CHA: Build relationships with other survivors. Steal their shit. Goal: By 1/1, I will have become a Big Sister. CURRENT STATS :: Where I stand... Gender: F Age: 29 Current Weight: 392 (Oof) Current BMI: 49 1/1 Goal Weight: 350 1/1 Goal BMI: 44 Ultimate Goal Weight: 200 Ultimate Goal BMI: 25 Challenge One Goals (9/25-10/22) Goal 1 :: Working towards STA Running will not happen overnight. I need to start small and work my way up to jogging, and then eventually running. Exercise 3x a week for at least 90 minutes total Hike/Walk outside 3x during this challenge for 3+ miles total Do "25 Somethings" 3 mornings a week - 25 lunges, or squats, or crunches. Goal 2 :: Working towards CON Successfully complete 1 week fast food free Pay CapitalOne credit card Pay parents back $500 for emergency car repair.

Ultimate Quest: Survive the Zombie Apocalypse (Last Updated 5/9) NECESSARY SKILLS :: I will be focusing on... STR: Fend off zombies with brawn Goal: By 12/15, be able to do 10 push ups in a row. STA: Outrun hordes for long distances Goal: By 12/15, be able to jog a 5k. DEX: Be agile enough to cover rugged, varied terrain effortlessly Goal: By 12/15, be able to do a cartwheel. CON: Have the supplies and means to equip myself Goal: By 12/15, move out OR have $3k towards a down payment WIS: Be wicked smaht. Because zombies are dumb. Goal: By 12/15, have 10 hours accrued for teacher recertification. CHA: Charm the pants off of handsome survivors. Steal their shit. Goal: Be in a relationship OR have gone on 10 dates (different men okay) May/June Mini-Goals (Worth +.5 each) Goal 1 :: Working towards STA Running will not happen overnight. I need to start small and work my way up to jogging, and then eventually running. Go to the gym an minimum of 2x a week.Do five "exercise miles" a week (hiking, treadmill, etc).Buy a new sports bra.Go hiking 5x.Scale a mountain trail. Goal 2 :: Working towards CHA I am a very outgoing person, but incredibly guarded when it comes to romance. Call it self-preservation from my experiences as a chubby middle school who was already topping six feet. I need to soften my Amazonian armor if I truly want to give love a chance. Send 10 messages on dating sites.Arrange 4 dates.Go out with someone I normally wouldn't go for.Ask out someone I meet (friend, acquaintance, whatever).Attempt to pick a guy up at a bar/restaurant/in public.

Yesterday, I went on an AWESOME field trip with my students (middle schoolers). We went to this environmental education center on a lake, with rescued wildlife (mountain lions, bobcats, and bears - oh my!), boat rides on the lake, and a chance to explore some wetlands. I also took 10,000 steps yesterday. WOOF! I am counting this is a gym visit, and I will also count our 2.5 mile hike towards my goal. I loved being outside. It was awesome:) Gym Visits Left for Part 1 :: 3 Miles Left for Part 1 :: 11

Thanks! I went to the gym yesterday - woohoo! I walked 1.5 miles, did some strength stuff. Feel like I started off strong! Gym Visits Left for Part 1 :: 4 Miles Left for Part On :: 13.5 Edited to Add - I also popped $200 over to my savings account. It doesn't count until Part 2, but I feel good:)

So, I've been AWOL since January. Before that, I was AWOL for a couple of months. I AM SUCKING AT THIS. So my goal for the rest of this challenge? DON'T SUCK Current Quest: (PART ONE) :: 5/1 - 5/15 Back to Basics :: Don't Suck I've been AWOL for about 4 months... Sigh. I'm lucky that my reason for being AWOL is that I got VERY involved in the play I was doing, made a bunch of new friends, and subsequently did a lot of this: Time to recommit and get ready to rock! GOALS 5/1 - 5/15 NECESSARY SKILLS: I will be focusing on... DEX: Be agile and quick enough to cover rugged, varied terrain effortlessly STR: Fend off zombies with brawn 1:: Go to the Gym 5x :: +1 STR Seriously easy goal, but I NEED EASY. I need to get back on track, so I just need to get my butt in the gym door. That's 5 times i 2:: Get Apocalypse Ready :: +1 STA Walk a total of 15 miles on the treadmill at the gym. (Sounds easy, but...) Current Quest: (PART TWO) :: 5/10 - 5/25 Back to Basics :: Keep on Not Sucking Okay! I've gone to the gym! I'm kind of, sort of, on the path to not sucking! GOALS 5/15 - 5/25 NECESSARY SKILLS: I will be focusing on... CON: Have the supplies and means to bunker down and equip myself properly DEX: Be agile and quick enough to cover rugged, varied terrain effortlessly 1:: Add $300 to Savings Account :: +1 CON Brace yourselves, summer is coming... And for a teacher, that means weird things for money flow! 2:: These Shoes Were Made for Walkin' :: +1 STA Clock another 15+ miles on the treadmill! LET'S DO THIS!

Hey everyone. Sorry for disappearing. That cough I had at the beginning of this challenge? Turned into a full-blown respiratory infection that knocked my ass out for the last few weeks. Since breathing was a challenge while seated, working out was not a real possibility. I'm finally starting to feel halfway better! So I'm restarting my three-week challenge today, and look forward to a healthy second half of the challenge.

Hi everyone! Time for an update! 1: Money, Money, Money - NO FAST FOOD, Not even coffee! ---> not doing great on this one... - Pay all bills on time ---> Check! - Stick with the alternative 52-week challenge (deposit anywhere from $1-52 per week, each number can only be used once. This allows greater flexibility in case of car repairs or other unexpected expenses!) -----> Check! 2: Get Apocalypse Ready (+3 STA) - Make my new gym membership worth it! Go at least 2x a week ----> So far I've been 1x a week... got to ramp it up! - Do the first three weeks of Couch-to-5k! ---> Starting on Thurs!

Yep, I love Zombies, Run! I wanted to stick to the training regime of the C25K, but I plan on going back to ZR once I get better endurance! Right now, my lungs are pretty crappy. I've had a cough for nearly three weeks, and working out has been tough. BUT, I'm excited to return to it.

Yay, so much love! Today I started my long-term sub position (teaching 8th Grade English), and I'm so psyched! It went very well, and I'm super pumped:) Bonus? I had over 5k in steps by the time I left school! Woohoo!

WE'RE HERE. WE LIKE BUFFY. GET USED TO IT! YAY! Woohoo! I love gifs, and tend to choose a different theme for each challenge. I stole the flex52 plan from some random person online. I have a very murky financial future (I'm starting a long term teaching job that ends in late March, and then... ?.... So the ability to say, "This is my $2 week" if I'm running low on funds is super helpful.

1.) Say who you are and link us to your challenge thread! Hi! I'm lolavictrola! I'm over 100 pounds overweight. I do theater and musicals. I sing. I do arty things like knit and draw. I also play video games. My birthday is next month, and I'll be 28. http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/58411-epic-adventures-in-zombie-survival-lolavictrola-ch6/ 2.) Think about your intended method of weight loss and check that you have SMART goals. My Goals: Current Weight: 358 Goal #1: 335 by 3/27/15 Goal #2: 310 by 6/27/15 3.) Tell us how you are intending to lose weight - be specific! Daily Calorie Target: 1600, working towards "cleaner eating". Exercise: Cardio: C25K Program 3x a week, plus one alternate workout (barre class, hike, etc) Strength: 2x a week, 30 minutes Dance: 1-2x per week for 1-4 hours Steps: Weekly goal of 28k steps ( 4k per day average) 4.) How are you tracking your progress? I will be tracking my steps, exercise, and food intake with my FitBit app! Weight tracking will be done on the app AND a handy-dandy graph I stick on my fridge. 5.) What do you most want accountability for? Getting to the gym. I'm a teacher, so I'll get a lot of steps. And I'll get dance through rehearsals . But I just invested in a gym membership, and I want my money's worth!

Buffy and Zombies... two of my favorite things I find that 6 weeks is too long for my attention span / willpower. Breaking into two 3-week chunks was a suggestion from someone when I was faltering the last time, and I like it! At the end of the 3 weeks, I'll re-assess and determine what I should focus on for the 2nd half of the challenge.

I switch it up - free weights, weight machines, treadmill, elliptical... I plan on doing the Couch 2 5K plan on the treadmill, so most of my other gym time will be on strength training!

I don't know your height/weight, but 1200 calories might be low for that much exercise! If it's working for you, and you feel good, fine! I know personally that if I consume 1500-1600 per day, I have the best success with weight loss, and I've determined this by tracking my loss rates at different intake levels. If I eat fewer calories, my loss rate falls to a crawl! Just food for thought!

Have you looked at local second-hand stores? Some of them offer clothing exchanges! There's an amazing place in MA that offers 2 for 1 exchanges (I hand over 2 shirts in good condition, I get to take one home for free). It's an awesome way to get rid of old stuff and re-invigorate your wardrobe! At the very least, you can get great deals on decent clothing in your new sizes at Salvation Army, Savers, etc!

Current Quest: (PART ONE) 1/5 - 1/23 - Come Back from the Dead MAIN QUEST: Back to Basics :: Don't Suck I've been AWOL for about 3 months... Sigh. I'm lucky that my reason for being AWOL is that I got VERY involved in the play I was doing, made a bunch of new friends, and subsequently did a lot of this: Time to recommit and get ready to rock! Ultimate Quest: Survive the Zombie Apocalypse NECESSARY SKILLS: I will be focusing on... STR: Fend off zombies with brawn STA: Outrun hordes for long distances DEX: Be agile and quick enough to cover rugged, varied terrain effortlessly CON: Have the supplies and means to bunker down and equip myself properly WIS: Be wicked smaht. Because zombies are dumb. CHA: Charm the pants off of handsome survivors. Steal their shit. CHALLENGE PT ONE GOALS (First 3 Weeks) At the midpoint of this challenge, I will assess, assign points, and create a new set of challenges! (5 points possible for each 1/2 challenge) 1: Money, Money, Money I am starting a new teaching job! Long-term subbing is exciting, but it means 21 days of petty pay before the big bucks kick in. I need to be frugal for the next month! - NO FAST FOOD, Not even coffee! - Pay all bills on time - Stick with the alternative 52-week challenge (deposit anywhere from $1-52 per week, each number can only be used once. This allows greater flexibility in case of car repairs or other unexpected expenses!) 2: Get Apocalypse Ready (+3 STA) - Make my new gym membership worth it! Go at least 2x a week - Do the first three weeks of Couch-to-5k! LET'S DO THIS!

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Current Quest: (PART ONE) 1/5 - 1/23 - Come Back from the Dead MAIN QUEST: Back to Basics :: Don't Suck I've been AWOL for about 3 months... Sigh. I'm lucky that my reason for being AWOL is that I got VERY involved in the play I was doing, made a bunch of new friends, and subsequently did a lot of this: Time to recommit and get ready to rock! Ultimate Quest: Survive the Zombie Apocalypse NECESSARY SKILLS: I will be focusing on... STR: Fend off zombies with brawn STA: Outrun hordes for long distances DEX: Be agile and quick enough to cover rugged, varied terrain effortlessly CON: Have the supplies and means to bunker down and equip myself properly WIS: Be wicked smaht. Because zombies are dumb. CHA: Charm the pants off of handsome survivors. Steal their shit. CHALLENGE PT ONE GOALS (First 3 Weeks) At the midpoint of this challenge, I will assess, assign points, and create a new set of challenges! (5 points possible for each 1/2 challenge) 1: Money, Money, Money I am starting a new teaching job! Long-term subbing is exciting, but it means 21 days of petty pay before the big bucks kick in. I need to be frugal for the next month! - NO FAST FOOD, Not even coffee! - Pay all bills on time - Stick with the alternative 52-week challenge (deposit anywhere from $1-52 per week, each number can only be used once. This allows greater flexibility in case of car repairs or other unexpected expenses!) 2: Get Apocalypse Ready (+3 STA) - Make my new gym membership worth it! Go at least 2x a week - Do the first three weeks of Couch-to-5k! LET'S DO THIS!

I'll post an RPG another day! Busy bee... This is such a good challenge for me... I NEED to gain some leg strength, and fast. The finale of this big dance number (I'm doing a musical), involves us kneeling and leaping to our feet repeatedly... quickly. I'm falling behind, and I don't want to look like the awkward fat girl. I wanna look like the graceful fat girl! I'm doing 2 exercises this challenge - Prisoner Squats and Good Mornings. They work different parts of the leg, and I can do them in the handicap stall at work (BONUS)!

Pretty well! She's home now, and has a follow up with a surgeon to see whether it would be necessary.

Yay! I'm so glad you guys liked it! I add a health dose of black pepper to mine You would be surprised how carrot-y mine turned out. I love the taste of carrot, so that was great. I'm sure it would be just as tasty without it!