Ainsley Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 Lets just say I rolled a d20 on the death saves that incurred from my previous challenge's failure 😉 And alas, I'm back! Last time I jumped straight in on my challenge from point 0, with my end goal in mind but not an idea about how I'd find myself best exercising, or on what diet I'd be changing my eating. And I lose momentum as I realised I wasn't achieving my 5wc goals, but I was enhancing myself in completely different ways that I felt way more motivated in. To put it metaphorically, I cast firebolt in an enclosed area and went down at level 1 in my last challenge. So, having taken those weeks to work out my game plan and improve my lifestyle without the 'sidequests', I'm coming back with better short-term goals in mind! Quest One: Good Things Come In Small Packages Eat 1600kcal or less, 5 days a week. I'm already achieving this one but consistency is key! Quest Two: Learning the Lingo Learn 2 new BSL signs a week Quest Three: Home and Hearth Do a chore or a sweep around at least 6 days a week Allowing myself a point buy here where if I'm out on an evening after work, I can do more on a day off and 'make up' for a lost day (since, well, the results will be the same) I do plan to feature a fitness goal in the next challenge but with Covid restrictions extended in my area, my aerial hoop and pole fitness classes will only be every 2-3 weeks for now. But soon they'll be frequent enough that I can challenge myself with them, for sure 😋 3 Quote Yunn the Level 0 Recruit STR 0 | DEX 0 | CON 0 | INT 0 | WIS 0 | CHA 0 Link to comment
Harriet Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 The quests look sweet and simple! Happy challenging! 1 Quote Let cheese and oxen and mead crowd out our secret desires for power and domination - Harriet the Viking Just be bold, fluid and unapologetic, not small, hairy and indecisive - Harriet the Artist You can absorb me! - Harriet the Contextless Guru Link to comment
Ainsley Posted June 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 43 minutes ago, Harriet said: The quests look sweet and simple! Happy challenging! That's the plan! Want to build a good foundation for future main quests, haha 😄 1 Quote Yunn the Level 0 Recruit STR 0 | DEX 0 | CON 0 | INT 0 | WIS 0 | CHA 0 Link to comment
CourageousKate Posted June 16, 2021 Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 Huzzah to revamping your goal setting and double bonus for coming in strong for your next challenge! May your quest be prosperous. 1 Quote Level 5 Human Rangerwith Monk-Druid LeaningsSTR 12 | DEX 2 | STA 9 | CON 13.5 | WIS 7.25 | CHA 8.75 challenge 1 | challenge 2 | challenge 3 | challenge 4 | current challenge "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"Mary Oliver Link to comment
Rebel Pilot Gar Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Nice goals - very clear and easy to measure. 1 Quote Dry January | 2022 Reading Challenge "Always remember, your focus determines your reality." - Qui-Gon Jinn, The Phantom Menace "I Find That Answer Vague And Unconvincing." - K-2SO, Rogue One ”Persistence without insight will lead to the same outcome.” [spoilers], The Book of Boba Fett Link to comment
KB Girl Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 This seems smart! Love the home and hearth goal, that really adds up. 1 Quote KB Quest: becoming a decent kettlebell lifter and an excellent coach 2023 goals tracker; 591/5000km & reading to my kids 48/365 days (updated march-22) my instagram - my gym's instagram Link to comment
Rookie Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 Love all these goals! In it to win it! 1 Quote {Chase the wind and touch the sky; I will fly} Link to comment
Ainsley Posted June 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 Thank you, all! I really appreciate the little bit of extra motivation! 🥰 A little pre-challenge update. I've been doing really well with my goals, even before week one. Its been a bit of a tough week workwise although the worst of it is over, woohoo! My younger brother is visiting all the way from home from Saturday evening until Monday evening and whilst I'll still be careful with my diet on Saturday and Monday, I'm going to let myself have a one-off treat day on the Sunday so we can make the most of showing him the food my city has to offer, and also as he may worry if he spots me calorie counting quite intently (last we lived in the same country, I was a teenager and suffered quite a bit with disordered/limited eating). I'm really excited for this challenge - and for my next aerial hoop class this Thursday! Here's to coming out the other end of this challenge as a level 1 adventurer. Then I can perhaps turn my sights to which "class" it would make most sense for me to join, hm... 2 Quote Yunn the Level 0 Recruit STR 0 | DEX 0 | CON 0 | INT 0 | WIS 0 | CHA 0 Link to comment
CourageousKate Posted June 19, 2021 Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 19 hours ago, Ainsley said: I'm really excited for this challenge - and for my next aerial hoop class this Thursday! Whaaat? So fun!!! And have a great time with your brother! Quote Level 5 Human Rangerwith Monk-Druid LeaningsSTR 12 | DEX 2 | STA 9 | CON 13.5 | WIS 7.25 | CHA 8.75 challenge 1 | challenge 2 | challenge 3 | challenge 4 | current challenge "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"Mary Oliver Link to comment
Ainsley Posted June 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 On 6/19/2021 at 5:34 PM, CourageousKate said: Whaaat? So fun!!! And have a great time with your brother! Thank you! 🥰 A wee update: I had a great time but have been dizzy ever since I got off the last ride - its been two days now! If it lasts another couple days I might worry about it, but for now I'm just trying to stay hydrated and to not knock things over too much, haha. I'm having a hardcore period too, and have been off to a rough start - but that's okay! I'm off tomorrow and plan to meal prep for a couple days to try and help spread my calories across the day to combat the hunger and cravings. Not going to let a tough start ruin my challenge! 😁 1 Quote Yunn the Level 0 Recruit STR 0 | DEX 0 | CON 0 | INT 0 | WIS 0 | CHA 0 Link to comment
KB Girl Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 Hope you're feeling better! Rough period really don't help with getting things done and honestly should just be a free pass to simply survive the day. Quote KB Quest: becoming a decent kettlebell lifter and an excellent coach 2023 goals tracker; 591/5000km & reading to my kids 48/365 days (updated march-22) my instagram - my gym's instagram Link to comment
Harriet Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 On 6/23/2021 at 11:20 PM, Ainsley said: A wee update: I had a great time but have been dizzy ever since I got off the last ride - its been two days now! Ooh, that's odd. How are you doing now? Quote Let cheese and oxen and mead crowd out our secret desires for power and domination - Harriet the Viking Just be bold, fluid and unapologetic, not small, hairy and indecisive - Harriet the Artist You can absorb me! - Harriet the Contextless Guru Link to comment
sarakingdom Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 Midway! First, how are you? Second, what's been working and what hasn't, and what needs changing around as you go on? 1 Quote I felt like I could run forever, like I could smell the wind and feel the grass under my feet, and just run forever. Current Challenge: #24 - Mrs. Cosmopolite Challenge Past: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11a & #11b, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23 Link to comment
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