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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!

5 hours ago, Sylvaa said:

I'll be checking in with you to see how you are doing and noting the lovely progress you make!

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!

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.

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!

If you love zombies and are doing a C25K program... have you seen Zombies, Run! ?  They have a 5K training app I have used and liked... and will likely use again once I attempt to start running again!  Has a nice story, and can still use your music playlist between story bits.

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!

Good luck on your goals!

And I love buffy too (but am afraid to admit it to my friends )

WE'RE HERE. WE LIKE BUFFY. GET USED TO IT!

BUFFY PRIDE.

YAY!

Yay Buffy! I'd be following just for the gifs but your goals look great too. I tried the 52 week savings challenge but I couldn't manage it because it was so strict but I love your idea of being able to choose any number once, this gives the challenge greater flexibility so I might steal that in future if you don't mind. Good luck with your challenge!

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 GIFS.

 

Zombies!

 

Interesting set up with making new challenges as you go. I'll have to keep an eye on this thread. Good luck!

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.

Welcome back!

 

 

What's the plan for working out at the gym?

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!

double post (dammit)

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)!

how is your mother doing? hope all is well

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

I made this today. I forgot the carrot, but I don't think that'll change the flavor much. I love it!! So does my flatmate and flatmate's friend.

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!