CalvinHobbes

My mistake - you can see that i've only taken the half points. No gains that i didn't deserve ot work for.

Sunday 17th March

Rest day

Haha, no worries! Those points are just for fun anyways

I'm done with my 50. Just finished the last set of ten, for 3 times 10 yesterday after reading the challenge, and 2 sets of 10 today.

Gonna keep counting my total for end of challenge total!

 

Still would love to know if I can get 1strength or stamina instead of going .5 on each? wanna keep my stats in integers

Maybe wait and see after the next mini challenge?

Gah I'm mad this book was chosen now. I'm hooked but need sleep ;-)

Saturday 16th March

Ranger mini Challenge.

50 pushups. elevated pushups.

reward taken +1 str +1sta.

Nice!

The reward for the mini challenge is +0.5 of each this time around, FYI.

Welcome! Love the goals.

I also work 12's overnight, unfortunately haven't gotten a set schedule like you do though. It's really hard trying to fit in working out--it's taken me about 4 months of night shift to be able to find the time. I like that you're already planning it!

Good luck!

Questio, If we do 100 do we double the earnings?

Sorry, no we talked about it as mods and in past mini challenges people have pushed too hard and gotten hurt, or subbed their own goals for these. We went with 50 for a general, achievable number

I own a scale but I'd still PVP someone on it. I probably jump on 3-4 times a day

Pullups: 8/7/6/5/4/3/2/1/3/2/1/3/2/1/2/1/2/1

Pushups: Inner :15, Middle: 15, Outer : 15, Clapping: 10, Fingers: 10, Hindu: 15

Handstand pushups: 8, working more on form currently.

Great job!! Keep it up

I'm in!

I agree with Laura. Generally if an MD even suggests an chiro, they will say "I think it's this but go see a chiro." Then the chiropractor should do their own assessment and treat accordingly.

Watch out for insurance issues though.

Hello Rangers!

Now that we've made some progress in this challenge on our individual goals, it's time to do some mini-challenges. The goal of this challenge is not to take away from your own goals--if you do not think this challenge will help you in any way please do not participate...on that note, it is quite simple and should be beneficial for most

As rangers, we are the ones who are a "jack of all trades," meaning we need to be agile, strong, well conditioned, and more. One of the most well-known exercises in the world, the push-up, shows strength, conditioning, and agility at the same time.

Your goal for this challenge (for the next week): 50 push-ups!

Over the next week, accrue 50 push-ups total. If you can bang them out in one set, hooray! If it takes more, go for it. The goal is to complete as many as you can.

I'm sure we'll hear some, "but, I can't do push-ups!" My answer--yes you can! (unless you have an injury, then post here, and we will sub something else ) Types of push-ups that count: wall push-ups, incline push-ups, knee push-ups, regular push-ups, and decline push-ups.

If you complete all 50 reps (and partake in attribute points) you will earn +0.5 STR and +0.5 STA.

***PLEASE REMEMBER: THE GOAL OF THIS MINI CHALLENGE IS NOT TO TAKE AWAY FROM YOUR OWN GOALS

I'm currently reading Les Misérables, I feel like saying I'm only up to page 318 because it is a large book (all 1200 pages of it). Lots and lots of detail and lots of stuff (even more than normal) has been left out of the movie. It is like whole chapters have been out of the movie yet some how they still magaged to make a 3 hour movie out of it

Would you suggest it? I'm in between reading it before seeing the movie or not reading it at all..:

The winner is Ender's Game! Corey, you best participate in the discussion :-)

Sorry to hear you're so sore Oogiem! I'd suggest seeing a doctor for the spasms. You might need something else.

Tight race! Guess good books were nominated.

I hate that I'm late putting up this challenge, but oh boy I've been busy! I found the nursing shortage. For a while we were being cancelled at work because we didn't have enough patients, but now they're asking for overtime almost every day. Unfortunately I'm not the person to say no, so I'm beyond busy and exhausting.

But, there is a light at the end of the tunnel! I have a vacation coming up right at the end of this challenge

Goals:

1) Bodyweight exercises and/or heavy lifting 3x/week:

I will admit that I kind of hate bodyweight exercises and prefer heavy lifting, but when I can't get to the gym I need to do something.

-18 workouts-A

-14-17-B

-11-14-C

-Less than 11--epic fail

2) Walk/run the town:

Lately I've been loving walking, most likely because of my dog. This challenge we will go on a walk every day with three 45-60 minute walks a week, with the goal being at least one hike a week (I live 6 minutes from a mountain. No excuses)

-18 60 minute walks-A

-14-17-B

-11-14-C

-Less than 11--poor puppy isn't getting enough exercise CH!

3) Yoga:

I've never been good at yoga, but I think it's time. It helps to calm me down after a long day at work. I'll look up yoga poses and work on it 2x/week. 

-12 yoga sessions: A

-9-11-B

-6-8-C

-Less than 6...fail.

4) Life goals--work towards my [dream] starter home. I really want my own space (or with my boyfriend, which I'd greatly prefer!) with a yard for my dog and the ability to do what I want with it. These goals include:

-Dog training (can't have my puppy wrecking a new house!)

-Keep apartment clean/on top of laundry, dishes, etc. (prove to myself I deserve to buy a home)'

-Save money (obvious, plus I want to be able to put in a workout room)

-Organize what I do have, possibly decorate my current apartment (I feel like I don't really live here)

-Food shop frequently, not just when I'm completely out of foods

-Continue organization at work and stay on top of things there

-Continue writing my book that I started during November (ok, not sure how this fits in, but it's a life goal)

"But, CH, where is your diet goal? Your diet sucks! And don't you have to wear a bikini in a few weeks?!" Yeah, I know. But I get too hung up on it, give in once, and that's the end of it. I didn't make a diet goal because I don't have any way of grading myself and being objective. I might start the Whole 30 this Friday, but like I said before I am awful when I give in. For the record, I had planned on starting Saturday, but got called in for overtime and had no time to prepare foods (no, really, I got called at 430 and had to be there for 630), so I bought the healthiest of choices in our cafeteria.

OK, done for now. Will update soon.

 

 

Will the mini-challenges be pinned so they'll be on the first page? I'd hate to miss them.

Sure will! They will be pinned on the main ranger page with most likely a link here in chat

Ibuprofen is an NSAID (non steroidal anti inflammatory drug), so it decreases swelling frequently associated with muscles. Same with Aleve.

If taking acetaminophen containing products monitor how much you take daily. Never ever take more than 650 mg at a time and never more than 4000 mg in a day (some suggest never more than 3000 mg) because of liver toxicities.

Heat or ice...see whatever feels better honestly.

Poll is up! All books that were nominated made it, considering there were only 6 (on our first challenge we had wayyy too many to make a legitimate poll).

Sorry guys. I had in my mind that I said Wednesday. I have no idea why.  Voting ends Saturday night!

I am joining the no almond butter camp!

Love the challenge. Will be following.

Good luck! I love the goals. A lot of people here have been slaying the smoke dragon, congratulations on your decision to stop! Will be rooting for you!

PS this is post 777 for me....only good things can come of that.

I like the ambition with the goals! Good luck

Challenge hasn't been posted and there are already 20+ memes.

Hello Rangers!

I'm moving from the Adventurers guild to the Rangers. Can you guys let me know whom I should follow in the Rangers? I followed kevralyn and her great stories, anyone else here inspiring and have great RP?

 

I'm looking forward to working with you and will have my challenge posted soon.

Everyone! many many excellent threads here!

Hello Rangers

How's things? I was decidingt between doing daily yoga or trying to achiev a free standing handstand this challenge. Got some advice or comments on the matter? Would be very much appreciated!

I am doing a daily yoga this time I think!

Also. Will we be having any mini challenges this go round? Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk 2

Definitely. We're just working out the kinks now. It was hard last time when half of us got our mod-power half way through the challenge and were in different guilds...but this time should be good (and I know I can commit a lot more).