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Milythael - Weathering the Storm

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Goals:

  • 6 exercises per week of Convict Conditioning related bodyweight strength exercises.
  • Daily handstand work.
  • Eat protein and vegetables every day.
  • Find and keep a job.

The truth is, I'm struggling. I'm unmotivated, depressed, mostly unemployed, and feeling like a drain on the people around me.

The point of this challenge is to keep going anyway. To the many friends who have contributed to my spirit and desire to carry on, thank you very much. More people than I can reasonably list have played a part in improving my life in recent months. In particular, MirGSS, and Nuala, thank you very much for your inspiration, and your pushes in the right direction.

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Current Activity: Milythael Acts Like an Assassin

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Challenges: Intro, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 12
PVPs: Demon Slaying, HOoRAY, Meditation, Poses, Juggling 30/30 Squat

 

 

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Raina

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We all get in a bit of a rut from time to time, I'm glad to see you working towards getting out of it. It takes a lot to make a plan, and to hold yourself accountable for it by posting it here. Good luck, fellow assassin, and help is always here for those who want and/or need it.

Raina, level 4 Halfling assassinSTR 12|DEX 12|STA 6|CON 10|WIS 6|CHA 7

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Hammlin

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Hugs mily. I don't have much to offer but that, but if you need anything let me know, friend.

I like your goals, too. More so the drive to keep going that's behind them.

Hammi

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Race: Wood Elf | Class: Footpath Ranger Leader

Level: 18 (STR):44.25 (DEX):37.25 (STA):30 (CON):31.25 (WIS):31.5 (CHA):25.25

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke

"Love does not throw the book at you because love doesn't have a book to throw." -CS Lewis

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Siferiax

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Nice job taking the step anyway :) that's really a great mind set! To be able to keep going, even though times are hard.

I look forward to keeping track of your progress this time around. You can do it!

"Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection"

Epic Quest: Sif's list of awesome

Challenge: let's smash another year #low-carb #push-ups #intermittent fasting

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Sif rises once more (~2020): 1

The Return of Sif (~2018): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

The Age of Kibcy (~2012/13): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

 

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Tocho

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I'm glad to see you decided to join the challenge despite the fact that you're struggling. Great goals, I'm sure you'll be amazing with handstands in 6 weeks!

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ysabet

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*hugs*

I have faith you'll pull through, milythael. You've been an inspiration to me in the past. I firmly believe you have it in you to pick yourself up and keep going. Your achievements so far are mind boggling from my perspective. Keep up the good work :)

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PitBull_Liz

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You can absolutely do this! You have the backing of entire forum of people who will be here to either kick your butt or give you a hug, whichever is needed most at the time. You've got this. Seriously.

Amazon Warrior

 

Stronglifts 5x5 Progress:

Started 7/29/13

Starting Squat Weight: 45         Current Squat Weight: 75 (staying here while working on form)

Starting Bench Weight: 45        Current Bench Weight: 65

Starting Row Weight: 65           Current Row Weight: 85

Starting OHP Weight: 45           Current OHP Weight: 55

Starting DL Weight: 65              Current DL Weight: 105

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milythael

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We all get in a bit of a rut from time to time, I'm glad to see you working towards getting out of it. It takes a lot to make a plan, and to hold yourself accountable for it by posting it here. Good luck, fellow assassin, and help is always here for those who want and/or need it.

Thank you.

Hugs mily. I don't have much to offer but that, but if you need anything let me know, friend.

I like your goals, too. More so the drive to keep going that's behind them.

Hammi

Thank you, Hammi. Uber-hugz back.

So glad you decided to sign on anyway. i admire you for taking that step.

It was really tough this time. If I hadn't had so many good people pushing me, I'd be sidelining it.

Nice job taking the step anyway :) that's really a great mind set! To be able to keep going, even though times are hard.

I look forward to keeping track of your progress this time around. You can do it!

You rock, Kibcy. You are one of my inspirations.

Mily! So happy you're doing the challenge. Go for it, I'll support you, always!

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Go, Mily, Go!

Every time I'm in the dirt, there you are urging me to pick myself back up. Thank you for your support.

Was just wondering about you... glad to see you're still here. We all get into these ruts - it's inevitable. It's a big step that you're doing the challenge when you're feeling like you are. Chin up, mily. I wish I had more to offer... *hugs*

I'm alive. I'm no longer in Florida and the future is quite murky, but my chin is up. Now, I just need to get my guard up so life will stop taking pot shots at it.

I'm glad to see you decided to join the challenge despite the fact that you're struggling. Great goals, I'm sure you'll be amazing with handstands in 6 weeks!

I don't know about amazing, but we shall see. Babies spend months learning to stand and then walk on their legs. If I'm diligent, it has to get easier, right?

*hugs*

I have faith you'll pull through, milythael. You've been an inspiration to me in the past. I firmly believe you have it in you to pick yourself up and keep going. Your achievements so far are mind boggling from my perspective. Keep up the good work :)

Thanks, that means a lot.

If I didn't have to do 35 more burpees, I would kiss you! You're the best, Mily! Thank you sooooo much for the donation! Truly!

*hugs*

Hmm, kisses or burpees. It is a tough choice, but I suppose we are part of a fitness group. Burpees for the win.

You can absolutely do this! You have the backing of entire forum of people who will be here to either kick your butt or give you a hug, whichever is needed most at the time. You've got this. Seriously.

The need for hugs is constant. The need for butt kicking is intermittent. :-)

Milythael Assassin

Current Activity: Milythael Acts Like an Assassin

Past Activity: 

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Challenges: Intro, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 12
PVPs: Demon Slaying, HOoRAY, Meditation, Poses, Juggling 30/30 Squat

 

 

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Hammlin

Hammlin

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Very impressive

My sentiments exactly. Wow!

Ps: those look like my old apt here in Colorado

My Blog | My Story

Race: Wood Elf | Class: Footpath Ranger Leader

Level: 18 (STR):44.25 (DEX):37.25 (STA):30 (CON):31.25 (WIS):31.5 (CHA):25.25

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke

"Love does not throw the book at you because love doesn't have a book to throw." -CS Lewis

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PitBull_Liz

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Holy crap. That's pretty amazing.

Amazon Warrior

 

Stronglifts 5x5 Progress:

Started 7/29/13

Starting Squat Weight: 45         Current Squat Weight: 75 (staying here while working on form)

Starting Bench Weight: 45        Current Bench Weight: 65

Starting Row Weight: 65           Current Row Weight: 85

Starting OHP Weight: 45           Current OHP Weight: 55

Starting DL Weight: 65              Current DL Weight: 105

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Nuala

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Nice Mily! I have to admit, my hands were all sweaty just by looking at your video. I still have a long war to go to conquer my fears and be as awesome as you. Keep on doing videos, they are inspiring and motivating!

Nuala, level 13 Robot mistress of pain, Assassin Guild leader

 

First journey: The Rise and fall of an Assassin

#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13

Second journey: Crawling back

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Siferiax

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You're amazing Mily! That video was great! :D

It's good to see you're working hard :)

"Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection"

Epic Quest: Sif's list of awesome

Challenge: let's smash another year #low-carb #push-ups #intermittent fasting

Spoiler

 

Sif rises once more (~2020): 1

The Return of Sif (~2018): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

The Age of Kibcy (~2012/13): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

 

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milythael

milythael

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Very impressive
Ditto the above comments--that's impressive work indeed! Keep it up! I'm looking forward to more videos to use as inspiration.
Holy crap. That's pretty amazing.
Nice Mily! I have to admit, my hands were all sweaty just by looking at your video. I still have a long war to go to conquer my fears and be as awesome as you. Keep on doing videos, they are inspiring and motivating!
You're amazing Mily! That video was great! :D

It's good to see you're working hard :)

My sentiments exactly. Wow!

Ps: those look like my old apt here in Colorado

Thanks guys. Maybe they were transplanted, Hammi. They don't really feel like they belong here.

Milythael Assassin

Current Activity: Milythael Acts Like an Assassin

Past Activity: 

Spoiler

Challenges: Intro, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 12
PVPs: Demon Slaying, HOoRAY, Meditation, Poses, Juggling 30/30 Squat

 

 

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PitBull_Liz

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You're making MY abs hurt in that vid! Loving these vids and your spirit!

Amazon Warrior

 

Stronglifts 5x5 Progress:

Started 7/29/13

Starting Squat Weight: 45         Current Squat Weight: 75 (staying here while working on form)

Starting Bench Weight: 45        Current Bench Weight: 65

Starting Row Weight: 65           Current Row Weight: 85

Starting OHP Weight: 45           Current OHP Weight: 55

Starting DL Weight: 65              Current DL Weight: 105

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milythael

milythael

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I also did a belly to the wall handstand until I thought I would fall over trying to pull my feet away from the wall as much as possible.

Milythael Assassin

Current Activity: Milythael Acts Like an Assassin

Past Activity: 

Spoiler

Challenges: Intro, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 12
PVPs: Demon Slaying, HOoRAY, Meditation, Poses, Juggling 30/30 Squat

 

 

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Shukar

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You sir are an inspiration.

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"I must not fear. / Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing......Only I will remain."
-Litany Against Fear

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