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Following along Wolfie

Following along

following along Sal

Agreed next round is on me.

Hello, all my ranger friends. I'm back once again. As I have been absent for a while, I'm going to ease my way back into things with what should be a fairly easy challenge to keep up with. I have had a few significant changes since I have been gone, which I will elaborate on later. I am going to start the Just 6 weeks app again, doing pushups, situps, plank, and squats. I am also going to continue Walking to Mordor (and am currently on pace to make it to Mordor by the end of the year). I am also going to be keeping an eye on the amount of sleep I am getting and my net calories as determined by comparing my MFP intake vs my FitBit calories burned. I am going to be making regular reports here, although anyone interested in more detail can see my spreadsheet and my MFP and FitBit accounts (all linked below). Here is the plan: MWF - Pushups, Situps THF - Plank, Squats Daily - Walking to Mordor, Tracking sleep and net calories

Congratulations

LA by Night is great. Nice to see another member of the vamily here.

Incredible writing as always

Following along. Sounds like you got this Shaar.

Following along

Another series of meditations you might enjoy as you walk to Rivendell (spoilered for size)

Thanks for asking my friends. It made me realize that once again, I've been spending more time reading everyone else's threads and neglecting my own lol. Week 3 was mostly a bust for me. Did not exercise much, although I did do fair on eating and good at staying away from the nicotine. Rather than make this post a mile long listing every day, just the week's summary here. Week 3 Summary Quit smoking. No cigarettes, 2 days with 1 mint-Mon and Sun Move heavy things. Lifting 1 x,-Sun  Get off my butt. 0 x for exercise, total distance for the week was 15.13 miles. Sensible Eating.  Net calories: 2,501/2,505  Carbs: 40% / 38% [274g]  Fats: 37% / 38% [112g]  Protein: 23% / 24% [152g]

I wanted to make sure you got to see this. The most epic piece of Critical Role fanart ever, all from C1 so no spoilers lol. I know you will be able to appreciate not only the art itself but also the talent and work that went into it. https://www.patreon.com/posts/finished-art-one-24073768

Also, just saw this piece of fan art at the end of Critical Role and thought you might appreciate the work. https://www.patreon.com/posts/finished-art-one-24073768

Just remember how much better you feel after a trip to the gym!

Way to go Sal.

Sixth Milestone, Crickhollow, 73 miles, completed 01/18/2019 Next Milestone, Old Man Willow, 95 miles, currently 80.5 miles

Well my friends, time for a more than overdue update. Apparently, I have been reading everyone else's threads and neglecting my own. LOL Although, not much to report actually. The end of week 2 downhill, pretty quickly. It began with a sore throat that began Wednesday night and lasted through mid-day Friday when it transitioned to completely blocked up sinuses. By Saturday the crud had pretty much passed, to be replaced by ice and snow that made leaving the house safely questionable. Today (Tuesday of Week 3) is going to be the first time leaving the house since early Saturday afternoon when the nasty weather started. Detailed reports below, although as I said, not much to report on. Week 2   Thursday  Quit smoking. No cigarettes, 0 mints Move heavy things.  No lifting today due to illness  Get off my butt. Covered 2.84 miles overall  Sensible Eating. net calories: 3,185 /2,505  Carbs: 50% / 38% [454g]  Fats: 34% / 38% [137g] Protein: 16% / 24% [148g] Friday Quit smoking. No cigarettes, 0 mints Move heavy things. No lifting today due to illness  Get off my butt. Covered 2.16 miles overall Sensible Eating.  Net calories: 1,838/2,505  Carbs: 52% / 38% [289g]  Fats: 32% / 38% [ 80g]  Protein: 16% / 24% [ 86g] Saturday Quit smoking. No cigarettes, 0 mints Move heavy things. No lifting today  Get off my butt. Total distance for the day was 2.38 miles. Sensible Eating.  Net calories: 2,369/2,505  Carbs: 41% / 38% [270g]  Fats: 37% / 38% [109g]  Protein: 22% / 24% [148g] Sunday Quit smoking. No cigarettes, 1 mint Move heavy things. No lifting today  Get off my butt. Total distance for the day was 2.38 miles. Sensible Eating.  Net calories: 2,772/2,505  Carbs: 35% / 38% [250g]  Fats: 46% / 38% [148g]  Protein: 19% / 24% [135g] Summary Quit smoking. No cigarettes, 3 days with mints, made it without any Wed-Sat Move heavy things. Lifting 1 x, could be better, although with illness and weather reasonable  Get off my butt. Ran on treadmill 1 x for exercise, total distance for the week was 23 miles. Sensible Eating.  Net calories: 2,772/2,505  Carbs: 41% / 38% [292g]  Fats: 38% / 38% [120g]  Protein: 21% / 24% [144g] Monday  Quit smoking. No cigarettes, 1 mint Move heavy things.  No lifting today  Get off my butt. Covered 1.04 miles overall  Sensible Eating. net calories: 2,660 /2,505  Carbs: 40% / 38% [251g]  Fats: 36% / 38% [ 99g] Protein: 24% / 24% [155g]

Sounds like wins all over the place here! Way to go Sal!

Fifth milestone, Buckleberry Ferry, 70 miles, completed 01/17/2019 Next milestone, Crickhollow, 73 miles, currently at 72.25 miles

@Thom StépanThanks, I'll have to check that out when I get the chance. Ok my friends, time for a slightly overdue update. Week 2   Monday  Quit smoking. No cigarettes, 1 mint Move heavy things.  No lifting today  Get off my butt. Covered 2.17 miles overall  Sensible Eating. net calories: 2,660 /2,505  Carbs: 35% / 38% [235g]  Fats: 40% / 38% [119g] Protein: 25% / 24% [163g] Tuesday Quit smoking. No cigarettes, 1 mint Move heavy things. Squat 2 x 5 x 45# 1 x 3 x 65# 5 x 5 x 100# Overhead Press 2 x 5 x 45 65# 5/5/4/5/5 Deadlift 1 x 5 x 115#  Get off my butt. Covered 4.11 miles overall Sensible Eating.  Net calories: 2,571/2,505  Carbs: 39% / 38% [324g]  Fats: 40% / 38% [147g]  Protein: 21% / 24% [181g] Wednesday Quit smoking. No cigarettes, 0 mints Move heavy things. Rest Day  Get off my butt. Hit the treadmill at the gym. There is a discrepancy in the numbers though. Time 45:00, Pace began at 3.0 mph and increased by 0.2 mph every 5 min until 40 min mark when began 5-minute cooldown. Fitbit reports a distance of 3.25 miles while treadmill reports 2.67 miles. The 3.25 miles is what is included in the number below. Total distance for the day was 7.77 miles. Sensible Eating.  Net calories: 1,302/2,505  Carbs: 38% / 38% [223g]  Fats: 38% / 38% [100g]  Protein: 24% / 24% [144g]

Alright, let's get some updates posted here First Milestone, Tookland, 5 miles, completed 01/02/2019 Second Milestone, Encounter with Black Rider, 32 miles, completed 01/08/2019 Third Milestone, Meet the Elves, 41 miles, completed 01/10/2019 Fourth Milestone, Edge of Farmer Maggot's Field, 61 miles, completed 01/15/2019 Next milestone, Buckleberry Ferry, 70 miles, currently at 69.41 miles

Actually a bit longer, the 11th of this month was actually the end of a 12-week plan (should stop the mints then, but haven't quite been able to do that just yet) May have to take this into consideration myself as I'm 46 these days.

For mileage, I let my Fitbit convert it for me. I also see the source of the misunderstanding [Walked 2x outside Mon and Wed. Covered a total of 31.94 miles] Let me try rephrasing.... Walked outside on Monday (1.84 miles in 32:36) and Wednesday (0.96 miles in 17:38). Walked a total of 31.94 miles this week.

Think you are misunderstanding my numbers a little... my total for the day is all the steps my Fitbit records from midnight to midnight. The only exercise specific walks are the ones pointed out as such. So, not quite as impressive as you are thinking it is lol... my walking pace when I'm outdoors on the walking trail is probably just about what you are making on your hikes (typically approximately 3 mph, perhaps a little more as last time I checked a 5K walk distance it was a little under an hour and a little over 3 miles)