wesb1898 lives A Game of Thrones

[wesb1898]

After being a Ranger for nearly a year, I have realized that lifting is my workout passion.  So, I am making the change that I have contemplated for a couple of challenges.  Hi Warriors!!!  Glad to be here.  Now to really get the tonnage moving and become a meat tank.

 

Diet and Fitness Goals

 

1. Pay the Iron Price. +5STR

2. Be Three-Finger Hobb. +2CON; +1WIS

3. Become a water dancer. +3DEX

 

Life Goal

4. Become the Master of Coin. +3WIS; +1CHA

 

How will I accomplish these Martin-esque tasks?

 1. Add 75# to my total.  Continue on my current strength routine, with a focus on moving more weight each week.  My current total is 685# (230# Squat, 170# Bench, and 285# DL).  I have wanted a 700# total for a while, but started doing the math and realized that is just adding 5# to each lift, and I am pretty sure I could do that right now, except maybe on bench.  I will also be focusing on bench over OHP.  Still gonna OHP, just not as much.  Goal total by challenge end is 760#.  760+ = A, 745-759=B, 730-744=C, <730=FAIL.

2. Experiment with a new recipe/exotic ingredient each week.  Research recipes on my favorite blogs, watch old episodes of Bizarre Foods, and branch out beyond my 5 or 6 go to meals.  I will research this weekend and post probable recipes/ingredients.  6=A, 5=B, 4=C, <3=FAIL.

3. Work my balance.  Slackline at least once a week.  Do 10 minutes of balance poses 3 times a week.  Slackline sessions: 6=A, 5=B, 4=C, <3=FAIL.  Balance pose work: 18=A, 15=B, 12=C, <12=FAIL.

4. Fix my money issues.  I have a small notebook to carry in my pocket.  I will write down every single purchase I make, what is was, and how much it was for.  I will then record this in a Google Docs spreadsheet so I can see just why I run out of money each month.  The spreadsheet will be viewable by everyone so you all can say "Hey, stop spending money on bull crap.  You gotta computer to build.  Save some frackin' money!"  Grading will be based on how well I track.  Every week I will check my online bank account versus my pocket ledger.  For each item that appears online and not in the notebook, I get a mark.  <7=A, 7-12=B, 13-18=C, 18+=FAIL.

[CourtnieMarie]

Love the GoT theme! Just started re-reading dance with dragons. In regards to your money goal - I use Mint.com to help me budget my money and an excel sheet i got here: http://www.onemoneydesign.com/create-a-five-year-financial-plan-download-free-template/ to start a 5-year plan for my future monies.

[wesb1898]

I've tried Mint, and the way it does the accounts ticks me off, so I do not stick with it.  I am a real pen and paper kind of guy (thank you D&D), so I think this will work.

[livia-brazil]

Your goal on finding recipies gave me a lot of ideas. I have adopted it as well!

loved your life goal too!

I'm terrible at controlling my money

But i think i'll try it another time

[Absidey]

Hey, Wes! Adding 75# ! Very exciting. Good luck with your goals!

[wesb1898]

OK.  Challenge started a few days early.  Got paid this morning, so my budgeting is off and running.  I have my finance/budget spreadsheet going, got the bills paid, everything is entered into my notebook and the spreadsheet.  w00t.  We are going.

[CourtnieMarie]

OK.  Challenge started a few days early.  Got paid this morning, so my budgeting is off and running.  I have my finance/budget spreadsheet going, got the bills paid, everything is entered into my notebook and the spreadsheet.  w00t.  We are going.

 

Awesome! good for you starting early. i totally thought to myself last night "this is the last thursday i can snack after dinner without feeling terrible!!" not the right mindset. at all lol

[wesb1898]

The starting early reason is related to my Mint dislike.  It always put my paycheck on the previous month, because that is when it hit the back.  So it looked like I was negative until the end of the month.  In my brain, very frustrating.  So, I figured since we are so close to the start and I got paid, I might as well get to starting.

[CourtnieMarie]

The starting early reason is related to my Mint dislike.  It always put my paycheck on the previous month, because that is when it hit the back.  So it looked like I was negative until the end of the month.  In my brain, very frustrating.  So, I figured since we are so close to the start and I got paid, I might as well get to starting.

 

Oh I find that frustrating as well. I haven't been diligent with it but when i am, I change around the date of when my rent goes in and such. I'm also starting to use my credit card more to take advantage of cash back rewards so that will be a new thing to get used to. oh money.

[livia-brazil]

Keep hearing that being a rebel is sustainable over time realy inspires me!

Congratulations for you one year on paleo life style!

[AgentsSka]

Fuck Easy!  You got this!

[wesb1898]

I hate having to work Saturdays, but squatting beforehand sure makes it better.

 

Went to the grocery this morning and got my first new ingredient...Chayote Squash.  Recipe to follow.

[wesb1898]

The money journal is coming along very well.  Also I started the Mistborn Trilogy.  AMAZING!!!

[wesb1898]

First gym day of the challenge went great.  Got a little twinge in my shoulder, but it's no big deal.  Benching was good. 

[Max Power]

Solid looking goals man, and it looks like you're off to a good start!   Let me know what you figure out to do with that chayote, I'm tired of them mocking me from the produce section, cause I have no clue what to do with them...   

[wesb1898]

Probably gonna cook them up Tuesday.  I will let you know.

[wesb1898]

Got my first day of balance work in last night.  Tree pose and a very janky Warrior 3.  Good times.

[wesb1898]

Made Paleo Chayote Rellenos tonight.  Recipe:

 

4 Chayote

1/2 lb ground pork

1/2 onion

2 Tbsp Cumin

1tsp garlic powder

1tsp black pepper

1 Tbsp salt

1 Tbsp cracked red pepper

1 Tbsp mexican oregano

Ground almonds

Cotija cheese or queso fresca (Primal)

 

Cut the chayote in half length-wise (along the funny little mouth on the bottom).

Remove the seed.

Boil chayote halves in salted water for 30 or so minutes, until the flesh scrapes out easily.

Brown and season pork.

Scrape out chayote flesh and strain off liquid (have to do this a few times, they are pretty watery); reserve chayote "bowls"

Saute onions.  Add spices after onions are translucent. 

Add browned pork and strained chayote flesh.

Spoon pork mixture into chayote shells.

Sprinkle with ground almonds and cheese of choice.

Bake for 15-20 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

Broil for 1-2 minutes to brown up cheese.

 

Serve with fresh salsa and salad.

[Absidey]

So what's the verdict on the funky fruit?

[wesb1898]

So what's the verdict on the funky fruit?

 

Lol.  I forgot to comment on it.  It was super tasty.  The recipe is intensive (about 1.5 hours), but the chayote is awesome.  I will definitely be working it into my regular diet.  I have a few other side dish type recipes for it.  I've always liked Mexican/Latin American food, so the Chayote was a definite thing I should have been eating anyway.

 

I crushed my workout today as well.  Got 3 doubles at my heavy weight on 5/3/1 today.  Felt super beast mode. 

[Thilde]

Love your GoT theme.  I am reading Storm of Swords right now (first time) and of course I am loving it.  

 

Glad to hear you are loving the heavy lifting.  Go man go!  Become a beastmonster. 

 

Also, your balance goal inspires me.....I will not add it in this time (I am committed to ONLY doing 2 goals this time around) but I have my eye on lots of balance work in the near future.  Balancing yoga poses are my favorite.  

 

F#CK EASY!

[Samunwal]

Made Paleo Chayote Rellenos tonight.  Recipe:

 

4 Chayote

1/2 lb ground pork

1/2 onion

2 Tbsp Cumin

1tsp garlic powder

1tsp black pepper

1 Tbsp salt

1 Tbsp cracked red pepper

1 Tbsp mexican oregano

Ground almonds

Cotija cheese or queso fresca (Primal)

 

Cut the chayote in half length-wise (along the funny little mouth on the bottom).

Remove the seed.

Boil chayote halves in salted water for 30 or so minutes, until the flesh scrapes out easily.

Brown and season pork.

Scrape out chayote flesh and strain off liquid (have to do this a few times, they are pretty watery); reserve chayote "bowls"

Saute onions.  Add spices after onions are translucent. 

Add browned pork and strained chayote flesh.

Spoon pork mixture into chayote shells.

Sprinkle with ground almonds and cheese of choice.

Bake for 15-20 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

Broil for 1-2 minutes to brown up cheese.

 

Serve with fresh salsa and salad.

Those, uh, aren't "mouths".....

Dude! You switched guilds on me! Took me forever to find you, but now I'm subbed.

[wesb1898]

Those, uh, aren't "mouths".....

Dude! You switched guilds on me! Took me forever to find you, but now I'm subbed.

 

Trying to keep things PG around here, Sam.  Glad you found me.  I noted the guild switch in the D&Ds thread.  Should have been more obvious. 

 

Goal one has taken it's first blow.  Deadlift PR this morning.  295# 3 times in singles about 20 seconds apart.

[AgentsSka]

Congrats on the PR, Wes!

[Max Power]

Good job on the DL PR!  Always a good way to start a weekend!  

 

And that chayote squash recipe looks solid, I will be trying it, thanks man!