[NeverThatBored] Now Give Me That Fire

[NeverThatBored]

 

Lately, I've had energy?? For the longest time, I was tired and foggy daily. I've been the type of person who can easily take 3 naps a day. But lately, if I take a nap it's out of habit (or procrastination) rather than any actual need for a nap?? I have no idea what's going on, but I'm ON FIRE these days. So I'm going to run with that. 

 

Last challenge, I restarted aikido AND started doing crossfit. I also signed up for a Japanese class that starts in 2 weeks or so. ALL THE THINGS.

 

Regular fitness:

• 7 mobility mornings/week (20 sessions over the challenge earns me some sort of mobility reward - a class, a tool, etc.)
• 2 Crossfit sessions/week
• 2 Aikido sessions/week
• 1 Startbodyweight session/week
• 1 smaller muscle session/week (little stuff for muscles in hips, feet, etc.) - this can be combined with the startbodyweight session or broken up throughout the week
• 2-3 GST stretching sessions per week
• Walk 16 miles/week (12 to pass, but 16 earns $10 towards hiking/backpacking gear)
• Run weekly (shins allowing)

 

Mobility Supplementation:

• Toe touch sequence daily
• Shoulder stretching daily
• Squat movement daily
• Yoga weekly?
• Soft tissue work as often as possible/needed

 

"Triathalon" Goals

• GET MY FRIGGIN' BIKE TUNED UP AND RIDE IT ALREADY. SHEESH.
• Go swimming 3 times

 

Other Goals:

• Stand OR sit on the floor to work 3 hrs/workday
• Do something weekly to connect with my father
• Continue to check off tasks on the nutrition program I started last challenge
• Put on clothes by 9AM on weekdays

[shaar]

RANGER ON FIREEEEEE!!!

 

[Raxie]

 

Get it!

[Xena]

I forgot where I had read it, but it was YOUR thread from last time that inspired my mobility goal. I want to start sitting on the floor more too!

 

Is it terrible that my plan is to first read about how to best to this (while sitting curled on my couch or laying half propped up in bed). Gotta start somewhere, right?

[Mad Hatter]

So much stuff, love ittt!!!

[TGP]

holy smoke. Your program is Huge.  thats a great accomplishment! well done...

 

I will check to see you burn up the laps

[Elastigirl]

Do you have some energy to spare? I could use some of that fire.

[Shello]

I'm following in case the fire is contagious! 

 

[Maigs]

So....if you could share some of that energy that would be great. I was starting to feel that way but then winter stormed back in the room repeatedly and my energy went back into hiding

[NeverThatBored]

1 minute ago, Maigahane said:

So....if you could share some of that energy that would be great. I was starting to feel that way but then winter stormed back in the room repeatedly and my energy went back into hiding

 

Yeah, Winter got me down too. I feel like I was out of energy for half a year, if not longer. >.< 

[Maigs]

14 minutes ago, NeverThatBored said:

 

Yeah, Winter got me down too. I feel like I was out of energy for half a year, if not longer. >.< 

*Thinks back* Yeah, it's been almost exactly 6 months since my Tough Mudder which was the last time I felt like I really had energy. It was right after that that I went into hibernation. I've dealt with SAD for the last few years but this year seemed worse than normal.

The weather prediction for this weekend changed for the better since last time I looked and it might actually be spring here for at least the next week!

[Luciana Valerosa Culming]

Jay, that's good news.

[NeverThatBored]

Week 0 Monday/Tuesday 

 

Monday:

• Crossfit! We did snatches (tee hee) and I mainly focused on learning the movement. 
• Walked
• Nutrition tasks done

Tuesday:

• Went to aikido! Confession: I'm not sure how much I'm actually enjoying aikido right now. The class gets out late, I always feel tired when I'm there, and I'm not sure what I'm actually getting out of the practice. It's satisfying when I eventually learn a technique by the end of class, but that's about it right now. Hrm. 
• Mobility morning + toe touching/shoulder/squat stretches throughout the day + some exercises for the feet & shoulders done in the afternoon
• Dressed by 9 
• Walked 
• Nutrition tasks done
• Not quite there on the work sit/standing
• Talked to my dad on the phone and was friendly the whole time 

[NeverThatBored]

Actual thought I had when planning out the week: "I feel like I'm not doing enough things."

[Mad Hatter]

1 hour ago, NeverThatBored said:

Actual thought I had when planning out the week: "I feel like I'm not doing enough things."

I think you're right, have you thought about picking up a hobby or two?

[NeverThatBored]

5 hours ago, Mad Hatter said:

I think you're right, have you thought about picking up a hobby or two?

 

I'm hoping Japanese will fill the void.  

[Bookish Badger]

Following!

 

[Mad Hatter]

On 4/19/2018 at 4:06 AM, NeverThatBored said:

I'm hoping Japanese will fill the void.  

Hmm not sure it's challenge enough.  

[Raxie]

On ‎4‎/‎18‎/‎2018 at 2:41 PM, NeverThatBored said:

Actual thought I had when planning out the week: "I feel like I'm not doing enough things."

 

I had the same though this week, I look at the list of things I'm doing and am like wow that's a lot! And then I actually plan them out and am like GIVE ME MOAR THINGSSSSZZZZZ

[Lara]

On 18/4/2018 at 8:41 PM, NeverThatBored said:

Actual thought I had when planning out the week: "I feel like I'm not doing enough things."

Yeah, you still have half an hour free on thursday afternoons, am I right? I'd suggest you take up on memorizing all Shakespeare works.

 

Following the most rangery brain ever existed!

[NeverThatBored]

So, I got a call last Wednesday night (1 week ago) that my mom needed emergency surgery and was in the hospital and I should come home. I flew home to CA on Thursday morning. After a few days and 2 surgeries, she's recovering and can hopefully leave the hospital soon. I spent the night in the ICU with her on Friday night, and then my sister and I spent the next few days keeping her company and helping her be comfortable and asking her doctors 10 million questions while she started to recover. 

 

Needless to say, challenge stuff has been on hold for now. I don't know exactly how long I'm staying (until my mom comes home and is settled) but I'm guessing I'll be heading back to VA sometime early next week.

[Sylvaa]

Glad to hear that she is doing better! If you need anything, you know where to find me! 

[Luciana Valerosa Culming]

I was wondering what was going on. You're a good daughter. But don't forget to look after your own needs, too. I'm wishing you and your family well.

[Raxie]

I'm sorry I'm glad she's recovering and things are looking well enough that you think you can go home next week! Thanks for letting us know you're OK!

[shaar]

Oh no; good to hear from you, and I'm glad your mom seems ok and has you all there with her!! <3