elinox Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 Main Quest To live a healthy and balanced life by exercising and trying to eat healthy. My Motivation I've successfully dropped weight by counting calories so my diet will mostly be staying the same with 1200 calories per day M-F and then blow meals on the weekends. I might even push to only have 1 blow meal per weekend, but that’s hard. I enjoy doing themed workouts and for this challenge it will be properly 300-themed since my main subquest is the Spartan Trials. Smaller Quests 1. “This is Spartaaaa!” -King Leonidas = Spartan Trials (strength & tone) For this challenge I’m going back to weights with the Spartan Trials workout from Darebee.com. It reads as deceptively simple compared to some of the other workouts I’ve done, so I’m withholding judgement until I actually start it. Since it’s strength-focused and all about becoming a better warrior, I’m back in the Warrior’s Guild for this challenge! Scoring: /30 Reward: +4 to STR & +3 to DEX 2. “For tonight, we dine in hell!” -King Leonidas = More Fruits & Veggies Because of my blow meals on weekends, I’m going to try to only have sweet treats on the weekends. I’m considering “sweet treats” to be things with high amounts of processed sugars like Oreos, ice cream, cookies, etc. Several challenges ago, I added in fruits and/or veggies to my daily diet. I don’t like many vegetables, so I’d like to try incorporating more into my daily intake. I want to aim to eat a piece of fruit or vegetable once per day during the week. Spartans likely ate a strict diet of meats, probably similar to either the Paleo diet or very carnivore-centric. I know everyone needs a balanced diet, so that means more fruits and veggies for me! Scoring: x/20 days Reward: +4 to CON 3. “Then we will fight in the shade.” -Stelios = Spanish Because there are different dialects, even within the same region, a true Spartan would need to be able to communicate between different peoples. Even while off on campaign, being able to understand the natives is very important. I enjoy practicing Spanish, so I’m continuing with it for this challenge. Scoring: x/20 days Reward: +4 to CHA 3 Quote Level 38 Lupine Pirate = STR: 98 || DEX: 91 || STA: 102 || CON: 76 || WIS: 88 || CHA: 75 Current Challenge: Past Challenge List: Challenges 1-38 Battle Log: Battle On, Eli! "You're the best kind of crazy." -Murphy, Dresden Files "That's wolves for ya; good guys!" -Wolf, 10th Kingdom Link to comment
Br0din Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 1 Quote May Br0din bless you with mighty gains, and may your shaker bottle always be full. Wheymen ...and, if you die... Walk it off - Captain America Level 13: 1/4 Giant Warrior STR - 50 | DEX - 19 | STA - 19 | CON - 14 | WIS - 28 | CHA - 24 My food logging is here*: MFP: tyrsnbdr Link to comment
elinox Posted August 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 I knew someone would post that gif @Br0din 1 Quote Level 38 Lupine Pirate = STR: 98 || DEX: 91 || STA: 102 || CON: 76 || WIS: 88 || CHA: 75 Current Challenge: Past Challenge List: Challenges 1-38 Battle Log: Battle On, Eli! "You're the best kind of crazy." -Murphy, Dresden Files "That's wolves for ya; good guys!" -Wolf, 10th Kingdom Link to comment
Br0din Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, elinox said: I knew someone would post that gif @Br0din well... I couldn't figure out how to work this one in... Quote May Br0din bless you with mighty gains, and may your shaker bottle always be full. Wheymen ...and, if you die... Walk it off - Captain America Level 13: 1/4 Giant Warrior STR - 50 | DEX - 19 | STA - 19 | CON - 14 | WIS - 28 | CHA - 24 My food logging is here*: MFP: tyrsnbdr Link to comment
elinox Posted August 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 I didn't think the second movie was nearly as good as the first, Eva Green notwithstanding. She's fantastic. 1 Quote Level 38 Lupine Pirate = STR: 98 || DEX: 91 || STA: 102 || CON: 76 || WIS: 88 || CHA: 75 Current Challenge: Past Challenge List: Challenges 1-38 Battle Log: Battle On, Eli! "You're the best kind of crazy." -Murphy, Dresden Files "That's wolves for ya; good guys!" -Wolf, 10th Kingdom Link to comment
Br0din Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 Just now, elinox said: I didn't think the second movie was nearly as good as the first, Eva Green notwithstanding. She's fantastic. I agree... but I have an urge to watch it again for some reason. Quote May Br0din bless you with mighty gains, and may your shaker bottle always be full. Wheymen ...and, if you die... Walk it off - Captain America Level 13: 1/4 Giant Warrior STR - 50 | DEX - 19 | STA - 19 | CON - 14 | WIS - 28 | CHA - 24 My food logging is here*: MFP: tyrsnbdr Link to comment
Grumble Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 7 minutes ago, elinox said: I knew someone would post that gif @Br0din 3 Quote "You're going to be amazing." Fantasy Football league 2019 The Grumble Battle Log Spoiler Books: Shows: Games: God of War, Kingdom Hearts 3, Destiny 2 Level 15 Wookie Warrior Link to comment
Br0din Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 2 hours ago, Grumble said: every dude knows that this is true. 1 Quote May Br0din bless you with mighty gains, and may your shaker bottle always be full. Wheymen ...and, if you die... Walk it off - Captain America Level 13: 1/4 Giant Warrior STR - 50 | DEX - 19 | STA - 19 | CON - 14 | WIS - 28 | CHA - 24 My food logging is here*: MFP: tyrsnbdr Link to comment
Scaly Freak Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 Following this largely so I can learn more about Darebee and see what that is all about. Quote The Great Reading Thread of 2023 “I've always believed that failure is non-existent. What is failure? You go to the end of the season, then you lose the Super Bowl. Is that failing? To most people, maybe. But when you're picking apart why you failed, and now you're learning from that, then is that really failing? I don't think so." - Kobe Bryant, 1978-2020. Rest in peace, great warrior. Personal Challenges, a.k.a.The Saga of Scalyfreak: Tutorial; Ch 1; Ch 2; Ch 3; Ch 4; Ch 5; Ch 6; Intermission; Intermission II; Ch 7; Ch 8; Ch 9; Ch 10; Ch 11; Ch 12 ; Ch 13; Ch 14; Ch 15; Ch 16; Ch 17; Intermission III; Ch 18; Ch 19; Ch 20; Ch 21; Ch 22; Ch 23; Ch 24; Ch 25; Intermission IV; Ch 26; Ch 27; Ch 28; Ch 29; Ch 30; Ch 31; Ch 32; Ch 33; Ch 34; Ch 35; Ch 36; Ch 37; Ch 38; Ch 39; Ch 40; Intermission V; Ch 41; Ch 42; Ch 43; Ch 44; Ch 45; Ch 46 Link to comment
elinox Posted August 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 29 minutes ago, scalyfreak said: Following this largely so I can learn more about Darebee and see what that is all about. This will be my 4th Darebee exercise program. I've been very impressed with the diversity of exercises you can simply do at home. Each one I've done has 3 levels you can choose from based on your physical fitness. You can find them at https://darebee.com/pick-a-program.html for their programs. But the website has lots of other things like meal plan suggestions and single day workouts too. 1 Quote Level 38 Lupine Pirate = STR: 98 || DEX: 91 || STA: 102 || CON: 76 || WIS: 88 || CHA: 75 Current Challenge: Past Challenge List: Challenges 1-38 Battle Log: Battle On, Eli! "You're the best kind of crazy." -Murphy, Dresden Files "That's wolves for ya; good guys!" -Wolf, 10th Kingdom Link to comment
Scaly Freak Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 When I travel for work, I frequently find myself with a hotel room as the only available fitness facility. Effective and versatile programs that don't require any equipment would be a godsend. First glance on that site is promising... I'll investigate in detail before the trip in September. Thanks! Quote The Great Reading Thread of 2023 “I've always believed that failure is non-existent. What is failure? You go to the end of the season, then you lose the Super Bowl. Is that failing? To most people, maybe. But when you're picking apart why you failed, and now you're learning from that, then is that really failing? I don't think so." - Kobe Bryant, 1978-2020. Rest in peace, great warrior. Personal Challenges, a.k.a.The Saga of Scalyfreak: Tutorial; Ch 1; Ch 2; Ch 3; Ch 4; Ch 5; Ch 6; Intermission; Intermission II; Ch 7; Ch 8; Ch 9; Ch 10; Ch 11; Ch 12 ; Ch 13; Ch 14; Ch 15; Ch 16; Ch 17; Intermission III; Ch 18; Ch 19; Ch 20; Ch 21; Ch 22; Ch 23; Ch 24; Ch 25; Intermission IV; Ch 26; Ch 27; Ch 28; Ch 29; Ch 30; Ch 31; Ch 32; Ch 33; Ch 34; Ch 35; Ch 36; Ch 37; Ch 38; Ch 39; Ch 40; Intermission V; Ch 41; Ch 42; Ch 43; Ch 44; Ch 45; Ch 46 Link to comment
elinox Posted August 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Fruit or Veggie: 1/20 (banana) Espanol: 1/20 (3 lessons) I haven't started the Spartan Trials yet because Monday I was on vacation and today I'm suffering from a bad sunburn. Quote Level 38 Lupine Pirate = STR: 98 || DEX: 91 || STA: 102 || CON: 76 || WIS: 88 || CHA: 75 Current Challenge: Past Challenge List: Challenges 1-38 Battle Log: Battle On, Eli! "You're the best kind of crazy." -Murphy, Dresden Files "That's wolves for ya; good guys!" -Wolf, 10th Kingdom Link to comment
elinox Posted August 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 Fruit or Veggie: 2/20 (banana) Espanol: 2/20 (4 lessons & 1 test) Still too sunburned to do the Spartan Trials, although I did give it a try this morning. Quote Level 38 Lupine Pirate = STR: 98 || DEX: 91 || STA: 102 || CON: 76 || WIS: 88 || CHA: 75 Current Challenge: Past Challenge List: Challenges 1-38 Battle Log: Battle On, Eli! "You're the best kind of crazy." -Murphy, Dresden Files "That's wolves for ya; good guys!" -Wolf, 10th Kingdom Link to comment
elinox Posted August 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 Fruit or Veggie: 3/20 (nectarine) Espanol: 3/20 (3 lessons) Spartan Trials: 2/30 Quote Level 38 Lupine Pirate = STR: 98 || DEX: 91 || STA: 102 || CON: 76 || WIS: 88 || CHA: 75 Current Challenge: Past Challenge List: Challenges 1-38 Battle Log: Battle On, Eli! "You're the best kind of crazy." -Murphy, Dresden Files "That's wolves for ya; good guys!" -Wolf, 10th Kingdom Link to comment
elinox Posted August 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Fruit or Veggie: 4/20 (nectarine) Espanol: 4/20 (3 lessons & 1 test) Spartan Trials: 3/30 Quote Level 38 Lupine Pirate = STR: 98 || DEX: 91 || STA: 102 || CON: 76 || WIS: 88 || CHA: 75 Current Challenge: Past Challenge List: Challenges 1-38 Battle Log: Battle On, Eli! "You're the best kind of crazy." -Murphy, Dresden Files "That's wolves for ya; good guys!" -Wolf, 10th Kingdom Link to comment
elinox Posted August 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2018 Espanol: 5/20 (3 tests) Spartan Trials: 5/30 Quote Level 38 Lupine Pirate = STR: 98 || DEX: 91 || STA: 102 || CON: 76 || WIS: 88 || CHA: 75 Current Challenge: Past Challenge List: Challenges 1-38 Battle Log: Battle On, Eli! "You're the best kind of crazy." -Murphy, Dresden Files "That's wolves for ya; good guys!" -Wolf, 10th Kingdom Link to comment
elinox Posted August 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 Fruit or Veggie: 5/20 (A plum, which I'd never tried before. It was yummy!) Spartan Trials: 7/30 Quote Level 38 Lupine Pirate = STR: 98 || DEX: 91 || STA: 102 || CON: 76 || WIS: 88 || CHA: 75 Current Challenge: Past Challenge List: Challenges 1-38 Battle Log: Battle On, Eli! "You're the best kind of crazy." -Murphy, Dresden Files "That's wolves for ya; good guys!" -Wolf, 10th Kingdom Link to comment
elinox Posted August 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 Espanol: 6/20 (3 lessons) Quote Level 38 Lupine Pirate = STR: 98 || DEX: 91 || STA: 102 || CON: 76 || WIS: 88 || CHA: 75 Current Challenge: Past Challenge List: Challenges 1-38 Battle Log: Battle On, Eli! "You're the best kind of crazy." -Murphy, Dresden Files "That's wolves for ya; good guys!" -Wolf, 10th Kingdom Link to comment
elinox Posted August 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Spartan Trials: 8/30 Espanol: 7/20 (5 lessons) Quote Level 38 Lupine Pirate = STR: 98 || DEX: 91 || STA: 102 || CON: 76 || WIS: 88 || CHA: 75 Current Challenge: Past Challenge List: Challenges 1-38 Battle Log: Battle On, Eli! "You're the best kind of crazy." -Murphy, Dresden Files "That's wolves for ya; good guys!" -Wolf, 10th Kingdom Link to comment
elinox Posted August 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Spartan Trials: 10/30 Espanol: 8/20 (2.5 lessons yesterday) Fruit or Veggie: 7/20 (oranges) Quote Level 38 Lupine Pirate = STR: 98 || DEX: 91 || STA: 102 || CON: 76 || WIS: 88 || CHA: 75 Current Challenge: Past Challenge List: Challenges 1-38 Battle Log: Battle On, Eli! "You're the best kind of crazy." -Murphy, Dresden Files "That's wolves for ya; good guys!" -Wolf, 10th Kingdom Link to comment
elinox Posted August 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Espanol: 9/20 (2 lessons, 1 test) Quote Level 38 Lupine Pirate = STR: 98 || DEX: 91 || STA: 102 || CON: 76 || WIS: 88 || CHA: 75 Current Challenge: Past Challenge List: Challenges 1-38 Battle Log: Battle On, Eli! "You're the best kind of crazy." -Murphy, Dresden Files "That's wolves for ya; good guys!" -Wolf, 10th Kingdom Link to comment
elinox Posted August 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 Spartan Trials: 11/30 Espanol: 10/20 (2 lessons, 2 tests) Quote Level 38 Lupine Pirate = STR: 98 || DEX: 91 || STA: 102 || CON: 76 || WIS: 88 || CHA: 75 Current Challenge: Past Challenge List: Challenges 1-38 Battle Log: Battle On, Eli! "You're the best kind of crazy." -Murphy, Dresden Files "That's wolves for ya; good guys!" -Wolf, 10th Kingdom Link to comment
elinox Posted August 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 Spartan Trials: 12/30 Fruit or Veggie: 9/20 (handful of baby carrots on Saturday, plum today) Espanol: 11/20 (4 lessons, 1 test) Quote Level 38 Lupine Pirate = STR: 98 || DEX: 91 || STA: 102 || CON: 76 || WIS: 88 || CHA: 75 Current Challenge: Past Challenge List: Challenges 1-38 Battle Log: Battle On, Eli! "You're the best kind of crazy." -Murphy, Dresden Files "That's wolves for ya; good guys!" -Wolf, 10th Kingdom Link to comment
elinox Posted August 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 Spartan Trials: 13/30 Fruit or Veggie: 10/20 (plum) Espanol: 12/20 (3 lessons) Quote Level 38 Lupine Pirate = STR: 98 || DEX: 91 || STA: 102 || CON: 76 || WIS: 88 || CHA: 75 Current Challenge: Past Challenge List: Challenges 1-38 Battle Log: Battle On, Eli! "You're the best kind of crazy." -Murphy, Dresden Files "That's wolves for ya; good guys!" -Wolf, 10th Kingdom Link to comment
elinox Posted August 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 Spartan Trials: 14/30 Fruit or Veggie: 11/20 (apple) Espanol: 13/20 (3 lessons, 1 test) Quote Level 38 Lupine Pirate = STR: 98 || DEX: 91 || STA: 102 || CON: 76 || WIS: 88 || CHA: 75 Current Challenge: Past Challenge List: Challenges 1-38 Battle Log: Battle On, Eli! "You're the best kind of crazy." -Murphy, Dresden Files "That's wolves for ya; good guys!" -Wolf, 10th Kingdom Link to comment
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