Silmarilliane Posted October 19, 2021 Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 Oh hai there, how are you? I am very pleased that this got saved as a draft from yesterday! My last challenge was named incorrectly thanks to me not knowing how to find my historical info (oops) so correcting this to 21st. I successfully completed my last challenge with 85% and levelled up, woop! Main goals as ever: reduce body fat % and get stronger (should probably actually check my current bf%). I would also LOVE to be under 12 stone by the end of the challenge, currently 12.5. Existing good habits: Run before work (M-F) up a nearby hill: 0.7m total with ~50ft incline I've been switching to a short walk pre-hill which I'd like to not do Pilates before work (M-F) the Hundred with straight legs ribcage closure every 20 beats I'm happy keeping this as is Weight training, 3x10reps of each unless stated: Monday PUSH: Bench press, Military press, push-ups (elbows in, on knees) Wednesday PULL: Gym ring pull up angled with bent knees, 10x Negative chin-ups, Barbell rows Thursday LEGS: Squat, Lunge, Romanian Deadlift Pilates class most Monday evenings Walking: Office days: to the station and over the river at the other end (~2mile total) WfH days: 2 miles at lunch or after work Sat/Sun: 2 miles min Teethbrushing squat: Basically my evening teethbrushing I do a held squat for 2min I have also just got a bicycle, so would like to incorporate this! THE CHALLENGE Exercise: Pre-work run: move to cutting the 'walk' so my final week of the challenge is all run Pre-work pilates hundred - improve form Weight training - carry on carrying on Pilates class OR 1hr online makeup class during the week Evening squat: move to squatting lower and/or holding for longer Walk to the station and over the river every office working day (2 miles) Walk 2 miles every WfH lunchtime/after work Walk 2 miles every Saturday and Sunday Cycle at least once a week (any distance!) Foods: Continue on mfp tracking 1600 calories a day. From today up to 28th November I currently have the following things which are likely to scupper/lead to overeating: 24th Oct: Niece's birthday party, usually full of buffet food, cakes and biscuits (this will be tough) 31st Oct: Boardgaming at a friends, which usually involves takeaway - might be doable 6-7th Nov: I might be going away for the weekend, but as yet undecided so we shall see 10th Nov: Theme Park day - I'm hoping I can make a packed lunch and not buy snacks I think that's it. And I think all of these are pretty much manageable, except this Sunday where all the sugar. POINTS AND SCORING Complete all morning and evening workouts in a week (run, hundred, squat) = 100pts Complete all weight sessions and pilates in a week = 100pts Complete 2 miles of walking every day = 100pts for the week Any of the above missed get NIL PWA, but I can make them back for 75pts instead Cycle once a week = 50pts Max exercise points = 2100pts Under calories every day for a week = 100 points Under calories six days out of the week = 75 points Under calories five days out of the week = 50 points Day over 1600 but under 1700 = minus 5 points Day over 1600 but stayed relatively health = minus 10 points Day over 1600 and splurged = minus 25 points Two weeks under cals in a row = 50 bonus pts All six weeks under = 50 extra bonus pts Max food points = 900pts Total possible points = 3000pts 1 Quote Level 33 Rogue Ranger Welcome to the Dungeons of Doom; locate the Amulet of Yendor ♀ on Level 26 Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 Link to comment
athousandwords Posted October 19, 2021 Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 Following! 3 hours ago, Silmarilliane said: Teethbrushing squat: Basically my evening teethbrushing I do a held squat for 2min Oh wow, this is intense!! Good luck! 1 Quote Level 13 Ravenclaw Rebel "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." --Michael Pollan COMPLETED CHALLENGES: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13.5 2022 CHALLENGES: 14 | 15 Link to comment
Silmarilliane Posted October 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 50 minutes ago, athousandwords said: Oh wow, this is intense!! Good luck! I'm not sure when I started, but I figured if I was just stood there I may as well do some exercise! Quote Level 33 Rogue Ranger Welcome to the Dungeons of Doom; locate the Amulet of Yendor ♀ on Level 26 Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 Link to comment
Harriet Posted October 19, 2021 Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 Lots of movement, oh my! Good luck with the tempting events! 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
Silmarilliane Posted October 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 54 minutes ago, Harriet said: Lots of movement, oh my! Good luck with the tempting events! Thanks - I think (hope) that counting calories on Sunday will mean I don't just sit and eat crisps until the buffet foods come out.... Quote Level 33 Rogue Ranger Welcome to the Dungeons of Doom; locate the Amulet of Yendor ♀ on Level 26 Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 Link to comment
Silmarilliane Posted October 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 Wow, where did the week go? I've been crazy busy with work but have managed to keep on top of the challenge though it now being drinking season (+ work stress) is potentially going to scupper future weeks. I've still got to ride my bike today and also do two miles of walking, plus it's niece's birthday party day which I'm still hopeful about not overeating. Oh I still need to catch up on my last weights too bcuz after work plans - need to get better at doing those on the right days. Yesterday I'm not convinced I did two miles of walking but I did a three hour Solo Charleston workshop so I don't think I'll dock myself points for that. I still walked to the station on the way, I just didn't on the way back because it was late and recent UK vibe has me in various states of anxiety about being murdered on the way home, so I got the bus. Will do a full round up tomorrow anyhoo - wish me luck for an arvo of not eating all the halloumi and cake! 2 Quote Level 33 Rogue Ranger Welcome to the Dungeons of Doom; locate the Amulet of Yendor ♀ on Level 26 Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 Link to comment
Happienumber Posted October 24, 2021 Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 3 hours ago, Silmarilliane said: I've still got to ride my bike today The bike that started it all 😆🤣😂 how are you liking it? 3 hours ago, Silmarilliane said: three hour Solo Charleston workshop holy MOLY that sounds exhausting!! And fun! Sing sing sing came up on my friends Pandora when I was over for dinner and we spontaneously did the Charleston for MAYBE two minutes and both of us were out of breath and collapsed on the couch. 3 hours ago, Silmarilliane said: recent UK vibe has me in various states of anxiety about being murdered on the way home, so I got the bus. is this just in general or has something happened? I don’t have TV so my news is somewhat spotty based on what I run across online. 3 hours ago, Silmarilliane said: Will do a full round up tomorrow anyhoo looking forward to it!! Quote I must control my THOUGHTS... THOUGHTS become WORDS WORDS become ACTIONS ACTIONS define your CHARACTER CHARACTER determines your DESTINY MyFitnessPal | tumblr Link to comment
athousandwords Posted October 24, 2021 Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 4 hours ago, Silmarilliane said: plus it's niece's birthday party day which I'm still hopeful about not overeating Do better than me - we went to nephew's birthday yesterday and came home with half a cake! 😩 4 hours ago, Silmarilliane said: Yesterday I'm not convinced I did two miles of walking but I did a three hour Solo Charleston workshop so I don't think I'll dock myself points for that That sounds amazing and exhausting. I'm sure it's worth 2 miles of walking, iif not more! Quote Level 13 Ravenclaw Rebel "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." --Michael Pollan COMPLETED CHALLENGES: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13.5 2022 CHALLENGES: 14 | 15 Link to comment
Harriet Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 On 10/24/2021 at 11:16 AM, Silmarilliane said: Will do a full round up tomorrow anyhoo - wish me luck for an arvo of not eating all the halloumi and cake! How did the cheese and cake temptation trial go? 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
Silmarilliane Posted October 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 On 10/24/2021 at 1:49 PM, Happienumber said: how are you liking it? holy MOLY that sounds exhausting!! And fun! Re bike - wobbly but fun, and my thighs/bum hurt the next day Re charleston - SO much fun! On 10/24/2021 at 2:29 PM, athousandwords said: Do better than me - we went to nephew's birthday yesterday and came home with half a cake! 😩 4 hours ago, Harriet said: How did the cheese and cake temptation trial go? Thanks! I actually managed to track, and got some halloumi a piece of birthday cake fitted in! I brought home four small brownie bites to have over the next few days. I think if I brought home half a cake I'd have to portion it up and put it in the freezer... Quote Level 33 Rogue Ranger Welcome to the Dungeons of Doom; locate the Amulet of Yendor ♀ on Level 26 Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 Link to comment
Silmarilliane Posted October 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 Wow, so I had all these open yesterday to update and work was... work... and I had a quartet (trio) rehearsal straight after so couldn't catch up. So yeah, the birthday party was successful even though I drank a lot of diet coke and crocheted to stop myself eating all the crisps and beige buffet goodness. So my week 1 (week zero?) roundup, mixing up the emojis bcuz why not: All morning/evening workouts 🔥 =100pts Weights and Pilates 🔥 = 100pts Two miles walking a day 🔥 = 100pts Cycle 🔥 = 50pts Under calories every day 🔥 = 100 points Huzzah to me, full marks for the week = 450pts 2 Quote Level 33 Rogue Ranger Welcome to the Dungeons of Doom; locate the Amulet of Yendor ♀ on Level 26 Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 Link to comment
Silmarilliane Posted October 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 It's half term so that means no pilates yester (hence the singing rehearsal instead) so I squeezed in a 20min video before work yesterday and am WfH Thursday/Friday so need to remember to do then too. 1 Quote Level 33 Rogue Ranger Welcome to the Dungeons of Doom; locate the Amulet of Yendor ♀ on Level 26 Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 Link to comment
Happienumber Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Silmarilliane said: It's half term so that means no pilates yester (hence the singing rehearsal instead) so I squeezed in a 20min video before work yesterday and am WfH Thursday/Friday so need to remember to do then too. nice. Impressive dedication and consistency! 2 hours ago, Silmarilliane said: even though I drank a lot of diet coke and crocheted to stop myself eating all the crisps and beige buffet goodness. you say “even though” as though it’s a bad thing? I see only good coping mechanisms the enable better choixes? 1 Quote I must control my THOUGHTS... THOUGHTS become WORDS WORDS become ACTIONS ACTIONS define your CHARACTER CHARACTER determines your DESTINY MyFitnessPal | tumblr Link to comment
athousandwords Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Happienumber said: 5 hours ago, Silmarilliane said: even though I drank a lot of diet coke and crocheted to stop myself eating all the crisps and beige buffet goodness. you say “even though” as though it’s a bad thing? I see only good coping mechanisms the enable better choixes? Right? Crochet is an awesome coping strategy! That reminds me, I used to cross-stitch in the evenings to avoid snacking, I should start that up again... 5 hours ago, Silmarilliane said: Huzzah to me, full marks for the week = 450pts 2 Quote Level 13 Ravenclaw Rebel "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." --Michael Pollan COMPLETED CHALLENGES: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13.5 2022 CHALLENGES: 14 | 15 Link to comment
Silmarilliane Posted October 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 On 10/24/2021 at 1:49 PM, Happienumber said: is this just in general or has something happened? sorry missed this bit - mainly this (trigger warning) Spoiler Murder of Sarah Everard - Wikipedia Arrested by a police officer to be r*ped/murdered - lots of general victim blaming and onus on women (obviously) Quote Level 33 Rogue Ranger Welcome to the Dungeons of Doom; locate the Amulet of Yendor ♀ on Level 26 Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 Link to comment
Silmarilliane Posted October 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 18 hours ago, athousandwords said: Right? Crochet is an awesome coping strategy! That reminds me, I used to cross-stitch in the evenings to avoid snacking, I should start that up again... Ikr - I always need some crafting thing to occupy my hands 1 Quote Level 33 Rogue Ranger Welcome to the Dungeons of Doom; locate the Amulet of Yendor ♀ on Level 26 Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 Link to comment
Harriet Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 On 10/26/2021 at 4:05 PM, Silmarilliane said: Wow, so I had all these open yesterday to update and work was... work... and I had a quartet (trio) rehearsal straight after so couldn't catch up. So yeah, the birthday party was successful even though I drank a lot of diet coke and crocheted to stop myself eating all the crisps and beige buffet goodness. So my week 1 (week zero?) roundup, mixing up the emojis bcuz why not: All morning/evening workouts 🔥 =100pts Weights and Pilates 🔥 = 100pts Two miles walking a day 🔥 = 100pts Cycle 🔥 = 50pts Under calories every day 🔥 = 100 points Huzzah to me, full marks for the week = 450pts Full marks, neato! Continue excellently! 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
sarakingdom Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 3 hours ago, Silmarilliane said: sorry missed this bit - mainly this (trigger warning) Reveal hidden contents Murder of Sarah Everard - Wikipedia Arrested by a police officer to be r*ped/murdered - lots of general victim blaming and onus on women (obviously) Spoiler A whole spate of murdered women recently, if my news alerts are to be trusted. Plus another murdered MP. 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
Silmarilliane Posted October 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 On 10/26/2021 at 5:21 PM, Happienumber said: you say “even though” as though it’s a bad thing? I see only good coping mechanisms the enable better choixes? Ah yeah, it's more because I try to avoid all the chemicals! But definitely better than me eating bowls and bowls of crisps Quote Level 33 Rogue Ranger Welcome to the Dungeons of Doom; locate the Amulet of Yendor ♀ on Level 26 Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 Link to comment
Silmarilliane Posted October 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 I have got sooo behind on here because work is a bit of a mare right now. ANYHOO I squeezed in 10mins pilates before work yesterday and did half an hour this morning, because darned if I was going to lose points on that! However I only ended up with a 20min break in my day yester so I did a mile instead of two. Hoping to make that back this evening as I managed a 2mile powerwalk today - again, darned if I was going to miss out on exercise because work! I need to do my final set of weights, and my bike ride/walking at the weekend, but don't see that being a problem. Calories have been ok, though my mood just makes me want to eat all the things at the moment. Send help! 2 Quote Level 33 Rogue Ranger Welcome to the Dungeons of Doom; locate the Amulet of Yendor ♀ on Level 26 Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 Link to comment
athousandwords Posted October 29, 2021 Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 Love the commitment, hate that work is overwhelming. Hopefully you have a great weekend and can relax a bit! 1 Quote Level 13 Ravenclaw Rebel "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." --Michael Pollan COMPLETED CHALLENGES: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13.5 2022 CHALLENGES: 14 | 15 Link to comment
Elastigirl Posted October 29, 2021 Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Silmarilliane said: I have got sooo behind on here because work is a bit of a mare right now. ANYHOO I squeezed in 10mins pilates before work yesterday and did half an hour this morning, because darned if I was going to lose points on that! However I only ended up with a 20min break in my day yester so I did a mile instead of two. Hoping to make that back this evening as I managed a 2mile powerwalk today - again, darned if I was going to miss out on exercise because work! I need to do my final set of weights, and my bike ride/walking at the weekend, but don't see that being a problem. Calories have been ok, though my mood just makes me want to eat all the things at the moment. Send help! Good you you for getting in what you could.Learning how to adjust the dial when life is busy is a great skill! 1 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
Silmarilliane Posted October 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 On 10/29/2021 at 6:22 PM, athousandwords said: Love the commitment, hate that work is overwhelming. Hopefully you have a great weekend and can relax a bit! On 10/29/2021 at 6:52 PM, Elastigirl said: Good you you for getting in what you could.Learning how to adjust the dial when life is busy is a great skill! Thanks guys I think I need to forgive myself and not have these good habits turn into a chore - going for a walk makes me feel better so it shouldn't be something to stress me out! I did the extra walk yesterday and walked up to the shops today after going for a slightly longer cycle this morning - wow my legs aren't used to that movement! I still need to catch up on a few weights, but I'm going to do some now. Also thinking of switching out the pressups for assisted dips on my gym rings - anyone tried this?! 2 Quote Level 33 Rogue Ranger Welcome to the Dungeons of Doom; locate the Amulet of Yendor ♀ on Level 26 Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 Link to comment
Silmarilliane Posted November 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 Week two round up - so I missed the RDLs of my leg workout and am planning on making them back today after bench and the like. I'll include these in the points (75 instead of 0 as I know I'll make this back). Obv I missed the full walking on one day and made it back so that's knocked down a bit, and yesterday I accidentally went over calories as someone had a piece of my pizza (took the cals off) and I had a piece of avocado sushi (forgot to add until after I'd eaten all the rest of my cals!) Ah well, it didn't go awfully, but still made me aware of how difficult it is to keep up with all this when plans happen. Point scoring: All morning/evening workouts 🔥 = 100pts Weights and Pilates 🙊 = 75pts Two miles walking a day 🙈 = 75pts Cycle 🔥 = 50pts Under calories every day 🙉 = 75pts A decent effort for the week = 375pts Total points so far = 825pts 1 Quote Level 33 Rogue Ranger Welcome to the Dungeons of Doom; locate the Amulet of Yendor ♀ on Level 26 Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 Link to comment
athousandwords Posted November 2, 2021 Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 11 hours ago, Silmarilliane said: Ah well, it didn't go awfully, but still made me aware of how difficult it is to keep up with all this when plans happen. Honestly, it looks like a pretty good week from where I'm standing! All your morning and evening workouts, plus cycling! That's fantastic! It's worth a pat on the back that you didn't let yourself get totally derailed when plans changed. It may not have been a perfect week, but you reflected on the things you missed and are more prepared for them next time. 1 Quote Level 13 Ravenclaw Rebel "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." --Michael Pollan COMPLETED CHALLENGES: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13.5 2022 CHALLENGES: 14 | 15 Link to comment
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