Lightning Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Starting late! I wasn’t sure I wanted to do one because of the timing of other things in my life. Then one of those “things”, the Irish Festival, gave me inspiration. I was dancing and bouncing around while watching some of my favorite Irish a Fest bands and my friend mentioned what a great workout we were getting. I think we say that to each other every year, but I never put the thought to good use. So this challenge is about music and dance. I am going to use music that motivates me to move and then just go with it. I may dance, do jumping jacks, pushups, etc. Whatever I’m inspired to do I will do for my exercise that week. I got sloppy with my food during the festival and never and never got back on track. So I’m also going to monitor my food with my weight watchers app. I want to be down 3 pounds by the end of the challenge. I may add a weekly adulting challenge here and there, but that is basically it for the next 4 weeks. 3 Quote Level 23 Assassin Current Challenge "Nothing is true; everything is permitted" Link to comment
Lightning Posted August 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 @ElizeElvinFoxRyder 2 new rings from the Irish Festival. Couldn’t help myself. And look, I still have decent fingernails! 2 Quote Level 23 Assassin Current Challenge "Nothing is true; everything is permitted" Link to comment
Mrs Van Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Those look beautiful! I so love the Celtic symbols: knots and eternity symbol, and the one with the spirals is so nice. I actually really love all your rings They look especially pretty on hands with such well looked after nails 1 Quote Mrs. Van's Latest Challenge Zechariah 4:6 "Not by might, nor by power, but by My spirit, saith the Lord." Link to comment
Lightning Posted August 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 On 8/14/2019 at 10:13 AM, ElizeElvinFoxRyder said: Those look beautiful! I so love the Celtic symbols: knots and eternity symbol, and the one with the spirals is so nice. I actually really love all your rings They look especially pretty on hands with such well looked after nails Thank you! I fell in love with the spirals right away. 1 Quote Level 23 Assassin Current Challenge "Nothing is true; everything is permitted" Link to comment
Lightning Posted August 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 My Week 1 Days 1-3 Dancing: Two (2) fun workouts so far. I just danced and did cardio kickboxing one day and then the second day started on the indoor bike but I decided to do some bodyweight work and dance in between sets. Tracking: Much better. I've made a good grocery list for the rest of the week and have some healthy snack options already prepared. That always makes it easier. I got on the scale today because I could tell that the water weight was gone. I'm down 1.5 pounds just from getting the sugar back under control. Honestly, I feel like I'll be back to my goal weight by next week. I'll be really proud of myself if I can get back on track so quickly because I really went off the rails for 2 weeks. 2 Quote Level 23 Assassin Current Challenge "Nothing is true; everything is permitted" Link to comment
Elastigirl Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 Such pretty rings! Woot for getting back on track so quickly. I think that is why I am learning to trust myself a bit more on the weight. I may have times where I go off track, but if you know how to get back on it, and you don't stay off too long it is manageable. Also, I think my view of off the rails is still actually not that crazy 3 Quote Wisdom 22.5 Dexterity 13 Charisma 15 Strength 21 Constitution-13 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind' Luke 10; 27 Link to comment
Manarelle Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 Love the rings - definitely sensing a theme there. And grats on getting back towards goal weight so fast, that's a great sign of some solid habits there. I love the "I Decided to dance between sets of cardio" as if dancing weren't also cardio. 1 Quote Manarelle the Level 60 Amazon Assassin Challenges: 1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, Current Link to comment
Lightning Posted August 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 Totally forgot when I set up this challenge that I had an Anime Convention to go to. We didn't cosplay this year so, it was not on my radar like it had been past years. So, I didn't get in anymore workouts but I did okay with tracking. Sunday was a complete rest day. I napped twice and order delivery. I must have needed it because I still got 8 hours of sleep last night even with all the naps. My Week One Recap: 2 out of 3 Dancing workouts B- for Tracking Weight within half a pound of goal ..... Week 2 Goals/Plans Worked out this morning to make sure I started the week off right. I did planks, curls, deep squats, wall sits and lunges. Finished with hip stretches. I kept the music quiet today since I wasn't up for bouncing around. Wanted to be more focused on form. I have two planned meals out of the house this week. I've been doing pretty good with eating out. If I want to indulge I just focus on lean protein and vegetables throughout the day and then let myself have what I want. Also have a stressful medical test this Friday. I'm going to monitor my emotions and make a real effort not to stress eat the day before. 2 Quote Level 23 Assassin Current Challenge "Nothing is true; everything is permitted" Link to comment
Lightning Posted August 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 Got through the first meal out unscathed. Tracking going well and I have a workout planned for tomorrow morning. So far, no stress eating either. I think I’m keeping myself busy enough so that helps. Also don’t have binge-type foods around. 2 Quote Level 23 Assassin Current Challenge "Nothing is true; everything is permitted" Link to comment
Mrs Van Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 On 8/19/2019 at 5:56 PM, Lightning said: Also have a stressful medical test this Friday. I'm going to monitor my emotions and make a real effort not to stress eat the day before. Hugs! Hope everything works/comes out fine. Nice going with the eating! Quote Mrs. Van's Latest Challenge Zechariah 4:6 "Not by might, nor by power, but by My spirit, saith the Lord." Link to comment
Manarelle Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 On 8/21/2019 at 8:29 PM, Lightning said: Got through the first meal out unscathed. Tracking going well and I have a workout planned for tomorrow morning. So far, no stress eating either. I think I’m keeping myself busy enough so that helps. Also don’t have binge-type foods around. Proper prior planning and all that, nice job on clearing that hurdle. Hope the test and the resulting weekend went well for you, and you're facing down a calmer week. Quote Manarelle the Level 60 Amazon Assassin Challenges: 1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, Current Link to comment
Lightning Posted August 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Got sick, really sick. Still have a heavy cough. Going to have to hit the re-do button as soon as I shake this. 1 1 Quote Level 23 Assassin Current Challenge "Nothing is true; everything is permitted" Link to comment
Mrs Van Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Take care of yourself. Seems a lot of people are getting sick at the moment. Quote Mrs. Van's Latest Challenge Zechariah 4:6 "Not by might, nor by power, but by My spirit, saith the Lord." Link to comment
Elastigirl Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Take care and feel better soon Quote Wisdom 22.5 Dexterity 13 Charisma 15 Strength 21 Constitution-13 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind' Luke 10; 27 Link to comment
Manarelle Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 "Self-care" counts as an "adulting" goal, imo. Hope you feel better. Quote Manarelle the Level 60 Amazon Assassin Challenges: 1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, Current Link to comment
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