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The Muddy Belle the Adventure Continues The Backstory with James having recently undergone her transformation from jtggodqos to the cracked belle, it was time to really push herself to the next step. with her best friend and partner Brian, James made her way towards the land of Mud Monsters. great turmoil was engulfing the land as creatures of all types were caking the innocent residents in gunk, setting up barricades and cages all over, preventing even those who broke free of the muck from successfully leaving to get help. James knew this was going to be her most daunting and most difficult task ever. with a set of thirteen or so fights during the war, James could not let individual defeats prevent her from winning overall. moreover, James was still dealing with injuries incurred in previous battles. she had to ensure that no matter her mood or mindset on a given day, she was going to push hard and train harder. will James's striving for perfectionism get in the way of success? will she be able to overcome her injuries, working to strengthen them while still knowing when to let them heal? will she be able to save the people in the land overtaken by the Mud Monsters? stay tuned to find out!! The Frontstory I used to be very active in NerdFitness and with my fitness improvement process. (if you don't recognise me, it's because I used to hang out with the Rebels or Adventurers.) but so many changes occurred in my life (including moving literally to the other side of the country) that I got off track, and I've yet to get back on. well, it's time. Brian and I signed up for a Tough Mudder in July, and I HAVE to be ready for it. I have three months to train. I can't back out now; no excuses will be sufficient; and I will have to really give it my all. so for the next two months, I will be focused on HIIT, lifting, and jogging practices. (this is a continuation of my previous Challenge.) so let's see how it goes.... The Goals QUEST: Fight (Tough Mudder) 1] INPUT: keep caloric intake paleo-influenced and under 1600kcal, on average - kcal may be edited after additional research and experimentation. - I can't do strict paleo (tried and repeatedly failed), but I can make it the direction in which I aim. 2] OUTPUT: exercise everyday (even just 10-minutes of walking or jump roping) - unless otherwise planned, daily workouts are to occur first thing every morning. - I'm following the fitness routine the Tough Mudder website suggested to prepare for the Half (I'm not fit enough to do the whole 10-miles and 21 obstacles yet). - on the plan's rest days, I will at least do a walk or something. just to keep my body active and to stay in the routine of working out daily. QUEST: Create 3] BLOG: write one article on each Tue, Thu, and over the weekend (Sat or Sun) - I can write about anything - I also need to write up a topic/prompt list QUEST: Learn 4] SPANISH: earn 30pts in Duolingo's Spanish course every day at 1100h - it's really just as simple as that. takes 20-30 minutes a day. The Reminders QUEST: Fight (Tough Mudder) 1] INPUT: keep caloric intake paleo-influenced and under 1600kcal, on average - Reward: - Punishment: any day I go over my goal, I cannot have any snack the following day 2] OUTPUT: exercise everyday (even just 10-minutes of walking or jump roping) - Reward: - Punishment: any day I don't workout, QUEST: Create 3] BLOG: write one article on each Tue, Thu, and over the weekend (Sat or Sun) - Reward: each week I successfully write three times, - Punishment: QUEST: Learn 4] SPANISH: earn 30pts in Duolingo's Spanish course every day at 1100h - Reward: - Punishment: any day I don't earn 30pts,

~*~ The Cracked Belle ~*~ A Respawned Raconteur-Adventurer Challenge Intro for many years, I was "jtggodqos" on the forums. I struggled with many things -- one of which was trying to still be an angsty teen-like whiner while I had long-since graduated college. for the last two years or so, I've been MIA. I left. I didn't stop working on fitness; I just stopped being here on the forums. then about one year ago, I relocated -- and my world changed. I moved about 1,200 miles away from everything I knew, and I fell apart. but it's time to rebuild, to respawn. and I'm coming back as a Raconteur-Adventurer, it seems -- or a glorified Bard, lol. a full and fun narrative is posted over at Adventures in Badassery (my NF Epic Quest). I'm also enrolled inthe Rising Heroes program as a proud member of Havik (the self-perfectionists, lol). Challenge Goals Diet: keep around my caloric amount (1600) and type (low-carb) goals. caloric amount can average out between a few days (1700 day one, 1500 day two, etc). Fitness: at least 20 minutes of non-commuting activity every day (even just walking on the evil dreadmill). typically in the morning, as soon as I get out of bed and take my meds. Creating: spend at least 2 hours every week Creating (blogging, working on campaign I'm running, writing, painting, drawing, colouring, etc). ** NEED TO SET ASIDE TIME TO DO THIS ** RIsing Heroes: complete the various missions and earn points for Havik and the Rebellion ** will flesh out as program progresses ** Where I Live on the Web Adventures in Badassery (NF Epic Quest) WordPress Blog Twitter Instagram Fitbit MyFitnessPal

~*~ The Cracked Belle ~*~ A Respawned Raconteur-Adventurer Challenge Intro for many years, I was "jtggodqos" on the forums. I struggled with many things -- one of which was trying to still be an angsty teen-like whiner while I had long-since graduated college. for the last two years or so, I've been MIA. I left. I didn't stop working on fitness; I just stopped being here on the forums. then about one year ago, I relocated -- and my world changed. I moved about 2,000 away from everything I knew, and I fell apart. but it's time to rebuild, to respawn. and I'm coming back as a Raconteur-Adventurer, it seems -- or a glorified Bard, lol. Challenge Goals see my "Adventures in Badassery" post (Epic Quest) for details about the end-goals. Repeatedly study German 10 minutes twice a day do something physical six times each week work one chapter of LaPorte’s "The Fire Starter Sessions" every odd-numbered day submit an application to at least two jobs I want daily One-Time Tasks create blog topics list create blog writing schedule Long-Term Goals get my license back take written test submit court paperwork finalize plans to get my car up here get back on SNAP get necessary information from Brian compile information and submit follow-up with caseworker Where I Live on the Web Current NF Thread Adventures in Badassery (NF Epic Quest) WordPress Blog Twitter Instagram Fitbit MyFitnessPal

last updated 04/25/2017 Character Details Name: James Parker Gender: female Age: 30 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota [originally from southern Louisiana] Day Job: office manager and accountant for a small law firm Not-So-Secret Identity: the Cracked Belle Archetype: cracked southern belle Class: Raconteuring Ranger Level: 3 Attributes Mental: the strength and endurance of the mind examples: intelligence, wisdom, comprehension Creativity: the strength and endurance of the imagination examples: writing, drawing, character creation, table-top gaming Physical: the strength and endurance of the body examples: weight loss, cardio improvements, lifting PRs Soulful: the strength and endurance of the spirit or sense of self examples: personal development, meditation, spa-like self-love Adventure: the seeking out of new experiences examples: meeting new people, travelling, adrenaline seeking Responsibility: providing for those who depend upon me (self included) examples: having a job, volunteering, having a positive reputation Adventures in Badassery Quests List Mental Quests be conversationally fluent in at one additional language produce something using a coding language complete another Coursera course complete my Master’s Degree / another Bachelor’s Degree Creativity Quests popularize my blog start “Boyfriend & Kitty” comic win a writing contest publish a novel/novella publish a collection of short stories publish a collection of poetry win NaNoWriMo again monetize my blog Physical Quests drop to 130 lbs bike 14 miles easily do five consecutive pull-ups jog 5k with minimal walks/breaks Soulful Quests determine my Goal work through LaPorte’s "The Fire Starter Sessions" attend a self-improvement workshop work through Covey’s "Seven Habits" Adventure Quests go sky diving kayak the Ocoee (in Tennessee) own a motorcycle participate in Minneapolis’s Polar Bear Plunge particiapte in a Tough Mudder Responsibility Quests bring home $33k/year doing something I enjoy be worth net $25,000 complete my Will & Testament Active Quests Mental: be conversationally fluent in at one additional language practice Duolingo 20 minutes twice a day for 12 months join a Spanish language forum Skype with a Spanish-speaker (without making them cringe) watch a Spanish film with no subtitles and get its gist read a Spanish work of prose and understand it save up enough money to go to a Spainish-speaking location by 2025 BOSS: go to aforementioned location and carry out a full conversation Creativity: popularize my blog create list of topics create and adhere to a writing schedule connect with other bloggers how many, how often give reader appreciation promptly respond to comments give thanks for likes and follows activate ads or another source of income BOSS: get a proper domain name Physical: drop to 130 lbs follow the workout program for the Tough Mudder Half on its Rest Days, I need to at least do a 1-mile walk create and adhere to an eating schedule cook one Week’s Meal every weekend, to be eaten for each each day Friday dinner with Brian keep caloric intake under 1600 average BOSS: Soulful: work through LaPorte’s "The Fire Starter Sessions" “So many people are looking for it: their Big Life Purpose. [...] YOU are the very purpose of your existence.” ~ Danielle LaPorte, “Fire Starter Sessions” create and adhere to a reading schedule BOSS: Adventure: participate in a Tough Mudder follow the workout program for the Tough Mudder Half on its Rest Days, I need to at least do a 1-mile walk park further away; always take the stairs BOSS: the actual run! skip as few obstacles as possible. Responsibility: goal task BOSS: Rewards and Consequences Rewards Consequences The Narrative The Story So Far... when things are broken, we are naturally inclined to dispose of them. but kintsukuroi, or “kintsugi”, is the Japanese practice of making a broken item (e.g. pottery) into something even better. the damaged endured by the item -- this becomes part of its strength. James Parker was always an overachiever. her values were clear, and her honour respectable. but James’s brain was flawed; doctors and society gave the bad wiring names like “bipolar” or “anxiety”, “obsessive compulsive disorder” and “eating disorder”, “addictive personality” and “adrenaline junkie”. no matter what James did, she could never be who she wanted to be or do the things she wanted to do-- not as long as she left the wiring as it was. later in her life, James stumbled upon a group of Nerds who fashioned themselves as heroes. unbeknownst to her at the time, they were Heroes. James befriended many of them, and used the knowledge she acquired from them to begin the art of kintsugi on herself -- she started to reconnected one wire to a totally different port in her mind, thus completely changing how she thought and reacted. James was always a natural storyteller. however, when she started rewiring, or practicing self-kintsugi, she noticed her Raconteur Powers, along with many others, beginning to increase and improve. in short time, James would become the Cracked Belle from the south. as a superhero, she would ringing out her and others’ stories and adventures. she didn’t just save people; she began to teach people how to save themselves. and all the while she would still be mending and embracing the “broken” parts of herself. Level 50 after many years of training, self-kintsugi, and general improvements, James Parker and the Cracked Belle had finally become one. the Cracked Belle no longer hid in the shadows and went by a pseudonym; and James Parker no longer feared pursuing her dreams and raising her voice. who she was and who she wanted to be had finally become one. James still regularly posts in her blog; however, she now has thousands of readers. she has also been published a few times, both prose and poetry. physically, she is in the best shape of her life. she is capable of running a 5k with relative ease, and struggling to do a pull-up is bygone concern. her diet allows for frivolity, but she maintains controls of both eating and drinking urges. James is polyglot, being at least conversationally fluent in several languages. she also has a small “kitchen” garden, cooks most of her own food, and has numerous other D.I.Y. projects both in progress and completed. one thing that never changes was James’s love of stories. she still engulfs tales, and then shares her learnings with others. she also still focuses highly on constant improvement. every mistaken or error is just a chance to practice self-kintsugi and make it even better. so long as this remains true of her, she will always be the Cracked Belle. Links Current NF Thread Adventures in Badassery (NF Epic Quest) WordPress Blog Twitter Instagram Fitbit MyFitnessPal Nerd Fitness Challenges Past and Present Challenges Challenge 3.02 (April 23, 2017): The Muddy Belle Challenge 3.01 (Sept 26, 2016): Respawned Raconteur-Adventurer Challenges 1.01 - 2.11 (2012-2014): archived; posted as “jtggodqos”

for many years, I was "jtggodqos" on the forums. I struggled with many things -- one of which was trying to still be an angsty teen-like whiner while I had long-since graduated college. for the last two years or so, I've been MIA. I left. I didn't stop working on fitness; I just stopped being here on the forums. then about one year ago, I relocated -- and my world changed. I moved about 2,000 away from everything I knew, and I fell apart. but it's time to rebuild, to respawn. and I'm coming back as a Raconteur-Adventurer, it seems -- or a glorified Bard, lol. my current interests/hobbies (new and old): fitness or health related kayaking, canoeing bicycling running on the dreadmill weight weightlifting playing outdoors, climbing trees, etc. everything blogging photography calligraphy reading writing table-top gaming postcard swapping, snail mail, pen pals felines Twitter, WordPress I'll update this with my Challenge Thread link when it's up. anything else? just ask.

jtggodqos - ReBoot!! jtggodqos - ReBoot!! on August 1st, I found myself living in mid-Minnesota -- over 1200 miles north from my home in southern Louisiana. I left behind a lot: my friends, my family, my job, my old haunts, and -- I had hoped -- my old habits. but that was not so; many of my negative aspects and traditions followed me up. however, it's not too late to get rid of them anyway. and so we shall. as such... ::double-click:: REBOOT!! Main Goal: I am improving my lifestyle and my body so that they are more healthy. ideally, I'll have lost 55 pounds and/or 15% body fat by Valentine's Day 2016. Goal Method 1: Schedule Weekdays, be guided by the regimen below:0500h - 0530h: get annoyed at the alarm0530h - 0600h: get out of bed; take morning meds0600h - 0700h: workout0700h - 0800h: shower; breakfast; prepare for day0800h - 1000h: job hunting part 11000h - 1200h: write (blog, NaNo preparations, etc.)1200h - 1300h: lunch1300h - 1500h: job hunting part 21500h - 1700h: chores (includes resting, if necessary -- as dictated by Brian )1700h - 2100h: free time2100h - 2200h: prepare for bed; take night meds2200h - 0500h: sleepWeekends, be guided by the regimen below:first activity upon waking should be exercising Goal Method 2: Exercise should always be the first activity of the dayMon, Wed, Fri: upperseated rowbench presscable military presscable curlcable tricep pushdowncardio (at least 20 minutes)Tue, Thu, Sat/Sun: lowerleg presscalf raise on leg press machineleg curlcable crunchdeadlift with bandscardio (at least 20 minutes)Sun/Sat: restcardio only (at least 45 minutes) Goal Method 3: Diet 1200 - 1500 calories a dayaim to add extra (and lean) protein to two meals a weekminimize caffeine and alcoholMon, Wed, Thu: no paleo-excused mealsall day, aim for mainly paleoTue, Fri: dinner is paleo-excusedBrian cooks dinnerbut mainly paleo rest of daySat, Sun: paleo as is abledepending on events and such Links (may have to request granted access) details and points (via Google Drive)meal tracker (via MyFitnessPal)workout tracker (via Fitocracy)

I won't go into my whole backstory here. but for those of you who remember me, I'M BACK! soooooo many things in my life has changed, and I've gotten into really bad habits and to an unhealthy state. but this month, my beau and I moved from southern Louisiana (whoo!, Cajun food!) to Minnesota, just west of the Twin Cities. so what does this mean?? it means: I'm away from all my drinking buddies.I'm away from constant Cajun food.I'm away from people who remember my eating disorder days (and would constantly try to feed me).I'm in a new place, so maybe I'll have an edge on starting over.basically, it means this: I'M BACK, BITCHES. and it's time to ROCK THE FUCK ON!

~*~ JTGGODQOS'S MISSION ~*~ I will lose approximately 40 pounds in 40 weeks. Guidelines (subject to change) updated 10/17/14 Dietlog all foods when eating themcook on weekendslow-carbmaximum fast food once a weekaim for 1000-1200 kcal dailyExerciseMon: optional rest dayTue-Fri: DDR after Group @ 9pmSat: upper after AA meeting@ 8pm (bench press, military press, seated row, bicep curls, tricep extensions)Sun: lower during Saints @ noon (ab machine, calf raises, squats; optional stationary bike) Water3 liters water a dayCaffeineno energy drinks at allno caffeine (coffee, pills, etc.) after 10amPositivitylist and discuss three Positive things daily (list here; discussion in my blog via this tag)Numbers Starting // Goal Date: 2014-11-10 // 2015-08-16Weight: 165 lbs // 125 lbsBody Fat: 37% // 18%BMI: 27 // 21Other Stats Height: 5'6" (66")Current BMR: approx 1376 kcal (at 163 lbs)Daily Consumption Goal: 1200 kcalWeekly Expenditure Goal: 600 kcalLinks spreadsheetMyFitnessPalFitbitFitocracyRunKeeperpersonal blog

below is my original, out-dated plan. updated details can be found here! MISSION: ultimately, I will achieve a body weight under 135 lbs and a body fat percentage under 25. Guidelines Alcohol no drinking aloneno getting wasted/trashed1 unit/hour, with exception of 2 units/first hourone glass of water per unit of alcoholExercise Mon, Wed, Fri; 5am-6am: walking/running with PayneTue, Thu; 5am-6am: DDRSun: optional DDRDiet log all foods when eating themcook on weekendslow-carbmaximum fast food once a weekmaximum caffeinated beverage once a day (must be prior to 1000h)Evening Schedule Mon: Raw; make-up cooking, cleaningTue: recoupWed: ProductivityThu: hang with friendsFri: work OR hangSat: opposite of FriSun: Date Night; cookMiscellanous Goals 2 liters of water a day Numbers (Starting // Goal) Weight: 168.4 lbs // 130 lbsBody Fat: 37.2% // 18.0%BMI: 27.2 // 21.0 Other Stats Height: 5'6"BMR: approx 1573.1 kcal (at 170lbs)Daily Consumption Goal: 1500 kcalDaily Expenditure Goal: 200 kcal Links spreadsheetMyFitnessPalFitbitFitocracyRunKeeperpersonal blog Explanation I've found that the 6-week set-up of the NerdFitness Challenges are not the format that will work best for me. I look at each Challenge as a seperate attempt; and when I reach the end with little progress having been made, I classify the entire batch of effort as a failure. instead, I will now catalogue my endeavours in a on-going thread here in the Battle Logs. this will allow me to percieve my labour as a long-term, on-going adventure, rather than short bursts of suckiness. the Guidelines will vary throughout the months, as things in my life change. the 6-week structure did not allow that kindly; a more growing and organic approach should.

jtggodqos - detox Main Quest ultimately, I will achieve a body weight of 130lbs and a body fat percentage under 25. Goals Exercise: I vow to adhere to the following workout plan every day, with the rare exception.Mon, Wed, Fri: upper body (bench press, military press, seated row, bicep curl, tricep curl, lat pulldown)Tue, Thu, Sat/Sun: lower body (calf raises, squats, lunges)Diet: I vow to refrain from consuming more than 1700 clean kcal every day, with the rare exception.Alcohol: I vow to refrain from purchasing any alcohol, with the rare exception.Positivity: I vow to post one positive thing every day. My Motivation I vow to adhere to the above requirements, because I'm fucking sick of how I look, and I'm tired of this Depression.healthy eating and regular exercise are good for the body, alcohol is not; and positivity is good for the soul. Notes the "with the rare exception" clause must be validated by Brian -- if he deems it acceptable, then I can invoke it. this ensures I don't let myself "cheat" too much.I must input every day's progress on both my spreadsheet AND my NerdFitness thread. this ensures accountability. Alcohol Notes I'm going to look into going to weekly AA meetings.I am already permitted to purchase alcohol on the following days:Friday, August 1 - Monday, August 9 (MechaCon in New Orleans)Friday, August 8 (for the next day's TMNT party)Saturday, August 16 (long-planned Gurlz Nite Out)if Brian and I go out to dinner Links spreadsheetMyFitnessPalFitbitFitocracymy blog

jtggodqos - go bigger Main Quest ultimately, I will achieve a body weight of 130lbs and a body fat percentage under 25.Goals Exercise: I vow to adhere to the following workout plan every day, with the rare exception.Mon, Wed, Fri: upper body (bench press, military press, seated row, bicep curl, sometimes tricep curl, lat pulldown)Tue, Thu, Sat/Sun: lower body (calf raise, squat, sometimes lunge)Diet: I vow to consume no more than 1700 kcal every day, with the rare exception.Alcohol: I vow to drink only socially; no more solo drinking, with the rare exception.Writing: I vow to work on either of my novels at least 30 minutes every weekday, with the rare exception.My Motivation I vow to adhere to the above requirements, because I'm fucking sick of how I look, and I'm tired of this Depression.healthy eating and regular exercise are good for the body, alcohol is not; and writing is good for the soul.Notes the "with the rare exception" clause must be validated by Brian -- if he deems it acceptable, then I can evoke it. this ensures I don't let myself "cheat" too much.I must input every day's progress on both my spreadsheet AND my NerdFitness thread. this ensures accountability.Links spreadsheetMyFitnessPalFitbitFitocracy Numbers Date: 06-05-14Weight: 167.0 lbsBody Fat: 38.4%BMI: 27.0Lean: 102.9 lbsFat: 64.1 lbs (my goal is lose 40 of these)Neck: 34.0 cmBicep: 30.5 cmForearm: 26.5 cmChest: 93.5 cmWaist: 95.5 cm (ew...)Hips: 105.0 cm ("Shamu hips", as my dad always called them)Thigh: 63.0 cmCalf: 38.5 cm Total Scores Week Zero: 1/26Week One:Week Two:Week Three:Week Four:Week Five:Week Six:Total:

jtggodqos - go big, or go home Main Quest I vow to return to a healthy lifestyle, incorporating good eating habits and exercise into most every day. Goals Exercise: I vow to adhere to the following workout plan every day, with the rare exception.Wed, Fri, Sun: lower body (DDR or calf raises, squats, lunges)Thus, Sat, Mon: upper body (bench press, military press, seated row, bicep curl, tricep curl, lat pulldown)Tue: rest; cardio optionalDiet: I vow to consume no more than 1200 kcal every day, with the rare exception.Writing: I vow toboth journal and write one poem every day, with the rare exception. Side Quests Minis: I vow to at least consider the Mini Quests each time, though I am not required to participate. My Motivation I vow to adhere to the above requirements, because I'm fucking sick of how I look, and I'm tired of this Depression.healthy eating and regular exercise are good for the body, and writing is good for the soul. Notes the "with the rare exception" clause must be validated by Brian -- if he deems it acceptable, then I can evoke it. this ensures I don't let myself "cheat" too much.I must input every day's progress on both my spreadsheet AND my NerdFitness thread. this ensures accountability. Links spreadsheetMyFitnessPalFitbitFitocracy Icon for Hire - "Get Well" lyrics

so. yeah. um. I guess it's like, what, week five or so? and I still haven't made a Challenge Thread? ugh. Brian said I needed to come back here. he said that the support and motivation I got from my fellow Rebels made a difference. trying to do this on my own isn't working. so here I am. I'm back. it's just going to be really hard to balance keeping up with y'all's posts, do a 40hr week job, attend grad school, volunteer with Frontier Girls, workout every day, eat healthy everday, role play, and still have a social life. :/ but I'm gonna try. jtggodqos - hopeless Main Quest I vow to return to a healthy lifestyle, incorporating good eating habits and exercise into most every day. Goals Exercise: I vow play adhere to the following workout plan every day, with the rare exception.Mon, Wed, Fri (after work): DDR, 3 setsTue (before work), Thu (after work), Sun (after church): weights, 2 sets of 10 (bench press, military press, seated row, bicep curl, tricep curl)Sat: rest (extra sleep is encouraged)Diet: I vow to follow an altered paleo every day, with the rare exception.Alcohol: I vow to not drink on the following days, with the rare exception: Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday. Side Quests Minis: I vow to at least consider the Mini Quests each time, though I am not required to participate. My Motivation I vow to adhere to the above requirements, because I'm fucking sick of how I look, and I'm tired of this Depression.healthy eating and regular exercise are good for the body, and my alcoholism is good for nothing. Notes the "with the rare exception" clause must be validated by Brian -- if he deems it acceptable, then I can evoke it. this ensures I don't let myself "cheat" too much.I must input every day's progress on both my spreadsheet AND my NerdFitness thread. this ensures accountability. Links spreadsheetMyFitnessPalFitbitFitocracy

jtggodqos - returning to what Works Main Quest I vow to return to a healthy lifestyle, incorporating good eating habits, exercise, and writing into most every day. Goals Exercise: I vow play DDR or bike for 45 minutes, OR do a weight session every morning, with the rare exception.Diet: I vow to maintain follow an altered South Beach Diet every day, with the rare exception.Weeks 0-2: Phase OneWeeks 3-6: Phase Two Side Quests Writing: I vow to work on one of my novels for at least one hour every day, with the rare exception.Minis: I vow to at least consider the Mini Quests each time, though I am not required to participate. My Motivation I vow to adhere to the above requirements, because I'm fucking sick of how I look, and I'm tired of this Depression.healthy eating and regular exercise are good for the body, and writing is good for the soul. Notes the "with the rare exception" clause must be validated by Brian -- if he deems it acceptable, then I can evoke it. this ensures I don't let myself "cheat" too much.I must input every day's progress on both my spreadsheet AND my NerdFitness thread. this ensures accountability. Links spreadsheetMyFitnessPalFitbitFitocracy

jtggodqos's not-so-glorious return Main Quest I vow to return to a healthy lifestyle, incorporating good eating habits, exercise, and positivity into most every day. Goals Exercise: I vow to bike 20 minutes, OR play DDR for 20 minutes, OR do a weight session (four arm exercises that I wrote down at home and forgot what they were at the moment, lol -- I'll update) per workout day (Tue, Thu, weekend), with the rare exception. Diet: I vow to maintain a caloric limit of approximately 1400 - 1600 calories a day, with the rare exception. I vow to remain partially (though not strictly) paleo-influenced. Alcohol: I vow to consume only one unit of alcohol per hour (with exception to the first hour allowing two), and to consume only when I am not scheduled to work the next day, with the rare exception. one such exception does include a single averaged-size bottle of wine while cooking the week's meals. Side Quests Life: I vow to list three positive things or things for which I am happy every day. Minis: I vow to at least consider the Mini Quests each time, though I am not required to participate. My Motivation I vow to adhere to the above requirements, because I'm fucking sick of how I look, and I'm tired of this Depression. healthy eating and regular exercise are good for the body; positivity is good for the soul; and my alcoholism is good for nothing. Notes the "with the rare exception" clause must be validated by Brian -- if he deems it acceptable, then I can envoke it. this ensures I don't let myself "cheat" too much. I must input every day's progress on both my spreadsheet (public visable access) AND my NerdFitness thread. this ensures accounability. any suggestions or comments are absolutely welcome. nay, encouraged.

::waves:: I'm back. a little late. but I'm here, nevertheless. since I'm coming in late to this one, I'm not really gonna worry about a grading system. or the precise set-up of the quests and goals and shit. rather, I'm just gonna lay out my plan for the next few weeks. Brian (my beau) helped me set this up. it's really simple and bland, but hopefully it'll be enough to get me back into gear. Main Quest: get my shit together no, seriously. my life is kinda falling apart right now. my extended absense from here was a result of this. it's time to get back into the swing of life. Alcohol this has gotten way out of hand. so I will adhere to the following two rules: - no drinking if I have work the next day (exception is one bottle of wine if cooking) - two drinks the first hour, one per hour thereafter Exercise - occurs every Tuesday and Thursday, and once over the weekend - weights: military press machine, tricep pull-down, bicep curls, seated rows - bike: 20 minutes Diet - cook on weekends - goal of 1400-1600 calories per day

it had been several months that James was in the bunker with the other zombie outbreak survivalists. by this point, she had acquired a set of duties and shifts. she was just another one of the workers, holding a normal work week. I'm going to try looking at things a week at a time, instead of day-to-day. as such, my goals are all designed for a week-set. FITNESS: bike 5 times a week ideally, I'll bike in the mornings before work. GRADING: A= 5x B= 4x C= 3x D= 2x F= 1x, 0x DIET: 11,200 cal a week that's an last Challenge's average of 1600 calories a day. GRADING: A= 11,200 cal B= 11,900 cal C= 12,600 cal D= 13,300 cal F= 14,000 cal LIFE: alcohol 3 a week drink only thrice a week. no half points for drinking the correct amount this time around, as that fucked up scoring. GRADING: A= 4x B= 3x C= 2x D= 1x F= 0x LIFE: reading 5 hours a week I can read all in one day, or spread it out over several days. only novels and such count. no cheating and using websites, blogs, etc. GRADING: A= 5x B= 4x C= 3x D= 2x F= 1x; 0x BONUS: no snooze alarming I don't want to be hitting the snooze alarm at all. this is just an easy bonus point I can pick up. hopefully it won't be all that difficult. and hopefully it'll make biking in the mornings easier. GRADING: A= 7x B= 6x, 5x C= 4x, 3x D= 2x, 1x F= 0x NUMBERS: I want to do a weekly check-in Weight: 156.6 lbs Body Fat: 27.2% Neck: 32.5 cm Bicep: 29.0 cm Forearm: 25.5 cm Waist: 89.0 cm Hips: 106.0 cm Thigh: 63.0 cm Calf: 38.5 cm