Simba Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Name- SimbaRace- LionClass- ScoutBase Stats- Level 222 years old6'1"202lbsSTR- 3DEX- 7STA- 7CON- 3WIS- 3CHA- 5 Goals-Push & Pull!3 sets of push ups and pull ups until failure 3x a week. Looking to see some big improvement in both of these numbers.[+3 STR] [+1 CON]Run!Run 4x a week with at least one run of 4+ miles every week.[+2 STA] [+1 DEX]Eat!Lose 10 lbs by the end of the challenge... So, looks like I gotta start eating better.[+3 CON]Learn!Research 3 artists each week and write up a little summary about them at the end of the week. I'm teaching art classes over the summer and going back to school in the fall for art education so I'd like to beef up my art historical knowledge.[+3 WIS] [+2 CHA]My biggest issue in fitness is always committment. I have tried a few challenges before and I usually quit before they are finished, so my number one goal in this one is to just do it. I'm going to follow the systems laid out in this post and be a robot for the next 6 weeks. Let's go! Level 2 Scout[sTR 3] [DEX 7] [sTA 7] [CON 3] [WIS 3] [CHA 5]Current Challenge: Keeping it Simple"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." Link to comment
MissMormie Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Great goals! Good that you're thinking about commitment, just thinking about that in advance will help you commit. If you subscribe to your own thread (button top right) I'll pester you if you've been inactive for too long by posting in the thread so you'll receive reminder e-mails LEVEL 3 Human Scout - obsessive smiley user "That's the best part, the outside is new, but now it reflects what's already in you" - Legally blonde the musical Link to comment
german Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Great goals simba! best of luck with them all. germanmonkey scout "swim, bike, run", or at least "Don’t drown, don't crash, don't walk"“If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe.†-Joe Rogan Link to comment
Bangarang90 Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 SIMBAAAA my friend YOU CAN DO EEETTT! Looking good we're gonna be set for either the Boiler Maker or Tough Mudder next year! BangarangLevel 1 Dwarf Monk STR: 4 DEX: 2 STA: 2 CON: 3 WIS: 3 CHA: 1 Link to comment
Simba Posted June 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 SIMBAAAA my friend YOU CAN DO EEETTT! Looking good we're gonna be set for either the Boiler Maker or Tough Mudder next year! Yessirrrrrrrrrrr! Level 2 Scout[sTR 3] [DEX 7] [sTA 7] [CON 3] [WIS 3] [CHA 5]Current Challenge: Keeping it Simple"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." Link to comment
Simba Posted June 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Update: Base stats from the start of the challenge:Weight: 202lbMax push ups: 34Max pull ups: 4 Workouts:Monday: max push/pull test (34 + 4)Tuesday: I ran 6 blocks with a full backpack in flip flops down 34th ave. in NYC to catch a bus, that counts right?Wednesday: push- 31/23/25 + pull-5/3/0 + 2mi bike to the grocery store + 2mi run with my black lab Murph Level 2 Scout[sTR 3] [DEX 7] [sTA 7] [CON 3] [WIS 3] [CHA 5]Current Challenge: Keeping it Simple"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." Link to comment
Simba Posted June 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 I've decided that to keep myself on task I'm going to post a recap every night including: -What my workout was for the day. -How well I ate (scale of 1-10, I may start tracking my food but I usually end up getting frustrated with that) -A painting that I like. As part of my challenge to be a better art historian, I will be posting 40 paintings (1 per day) throughout the next 6 weeks. -A motivational quote, image, video, etc... to keep me on task for the next day. Level 2 Scout[sTR 3] [DEX 7] [sTA 7] [CON 3] [WIS 3] [CHA 5]Current Challenge: Keeping it Simple"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." Link to comment
Simba Posted June 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Thursday 6/6 Workout: 4mi intervals, 1min walk/1min run Diet: 4/10 Painting of the day:Gala Contemplating the Mediterranean Sea which at Twenty Meters Becomes the Portrait of Abraham Lincoln- Salvador DaliOne of my personal favorites. Motivate:"If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much."-Jim Rohn Level 2 Scout[sTR 3] [DEX 7] [sTA 7] [CON 3] [WIS 3] [CHA 5]Current Challenge: Keeping it Simple"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." Link to comment
Grizzy Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 I love the art goal! The Abraham Lincoln portrait is especially awesome. Challenge Link to comment
Simba Posted June 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Friday 6/7 Workout: Push- 20, 14, 12/ Pull- 5, 2, 2 Diet: 5/10 Painting of the day:Ancient Sound- Paul Klee Motivate:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6EBAnOp5H0 Level 2 Scout[sTR 3] [DEX 7] [sTA 7] [CON 3] [WIS 3] [CHA 5]Current Challenge: Keeping it Simple"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." Link to comment
MissMormie Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 That ancient sound painting is really nice! Did I correctly spot that you're already doing 1 extra pull up? Great work there LEVEL 3 Human Scout - obsessive smiley user "That's the best part, the outside is new, but now it reflects what's already in you" - Legally blonde the musical Link to comment
Simba Posted June 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Saturday 6/8 Workout: rest day Diet: 5 Painting of the day:Guernica- Pablo PicassoI just heard a great story behind this well-known piece. It is said that a Gestapo officer once searched Picasso's studio. Upon finding a copy of Guernica, he pointed to it and said to Picasso, “Did you do this?†To which Picasso replied, “No, you did.†Boom. Motivate:"No man is more than another, unless he does more than another."-Miguel de Cervantes Level 2 Scout[sTR 3] [DEX 7] [sTA 7] [CON 3] [WIS 3] [CHA 5]Current Challenge: Keeping it Simple"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." Link to comment
UnderOfficer Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 You have some great goals and I like the paintings. Link to comment
Simba Posted June 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Sunday 6/9 Workout: 4.5mi run @ 8:30 pace Diet: 5 Painting of the Day:Japanese Bridge- Claude MonetMonet's famous bridge, circa 1923 when his eyes were totally failing though. Motivate: Level 2 Scout[sTR 3] [DEX 7] [sTA 7] [CON 3] [WIS 3] [CHA 5]Current Challenge: Keeping it Simple"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." Link to comment
Simba Posted June 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Monday 6/10 Workout: Push- 24/ Pull- 5, 3, 2 Diet: 6 Painting of the day:Treachery of Images- René MagritteThis is not a pipe. Motivate: Level 2 Scout[sTR 3] [DEX 7] [sTA 7] [CON 3] [WIS 3] [CHA 5]Current Challenge: Keeping it Simple"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." Link to comment
MissMormie Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Ah yes c'est ne pas un pipe, I've always liked that one. I like that you'r keeping up with the paintings, especially scooter them here as well so i can learn something new as well Also i just understood your simba lion thing, lion king is just the best - guess it's time you show the old king whos boss LEVEL 3 Human Scout - obsessive smiley user "That's the best part, the outside is new, but now it reflects what's already in you" - Legally blonde the musical Link to comment
Simba Posted June 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Tuesday 6/11 Workout: 5k run in 24:24 Diet: 6 Painting of the day:Excavation- Willem de Kooning Motivate: Just for you MissMormie lol Level 2 Scout[sTR 3] [DEX 7] [sTA 7] [CON 3] [WIS 3] [CHA 5]Current Challenge: Keeping it Simple"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." Link to comment
Simba Posted June 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Wednesday 6/12 Workout: Push- 30, 22, 11Pull- 5, 4, 32 mi run with Murph (my dog)2 mi bike (aka the quest for the diced tomatoes) Diet: 7 Painting of the day:Composition VIII- Wassily KandinskiyOne of the first purely abstract painters. Can you tell I've been digging expressionism lately? Motivate:Just a simple mantra for the week: DO IT NOW. Level 2 Scout[sTR 3] [DEX 7] [sTA 7] [CON 3] [WIS 3] [CHA 5]Current Challenge: Keeping it Simple"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." Link to comment
burrito_unicorn Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Saturday 6/8Painting of the day:Guernica- Pablo PicassoI just heard a great story behind this well-known piece. It is said that a Gestapo officer once searched Picasso's studio. Upon finding a copy of Guernica, he pointed to it and said to Picasso, “Did you do this?†To which Picasso replied, “No, you did.†Boom. So much love for that little story. I hadn't heard it before. You're making me miss art school! Scout: Level 1 (STR)2 (DEX)2 (STA)3 (CON)2 (WIS)3 (CHA)3| My first six-week challenge! | My Zombies, Run! Profile | Link to comment
The Borg Queen Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 You have created quite a dynamic thread here! Good job on increasing your pullups! I look forward to the day I can do one Have you seen the new stamps that have the paintings on them? I think you'd really like them, if you haven't seen them yet. Class and Profession: Level 23 Borg Queen Link to comment
Simba Posted June 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Thursday 6/13 Workout:10 min jogTimed mile @ 6:1715 min walk//jog Diet: 7 Painting(s) of the day:Van Gogh's Chair & Gaugin's Chair- Vincent Van GoghConspiracy theory time! Some art historians think that Van Gogh did not cut his own ear of, but rather his friend and colleaguePaul Gauguin attacked him after one of their many heated disagreements. Wild! Motivate:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKhVg9ii74o Level 2 Scout[sTR 3] [DEX 7] [sTA 7] [CON 3] [WIS 3] [CHA 5]Current Challenge: Keeping it Simple"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." Link to comment
Simba Posted June 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Friday 6/14 Workout: 2mi walk with Murph Diet: 5 Painting of the day:White flag- Jasper Johns Motivate: Level 2 Scout[sTR 3] [DEX 7] [sTA 7] [CON 3] [WIS 3] [CHA 5]Current Challenge: Keeping it Simple"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." Link to comment
Simba Posted June 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Saturday 6/15 Workout: Lazy day Diet: 4 Painting of the day:Nocturne in Black and Gold- James McNeill Whistler Motivate: Level 2 Scout[sTR 3] [DEX 7] [sTA 7] [CON 3] [WIS 3] [CHA 5]Current Challenge: Keeping it Simple"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." Link to comment
Simba Posted June 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Sunday 6/16 Workout: Lazy day Diet: 5 Painting of the day:The Deep- Jackson Pollock Motivate: Level 2 Scout[sTR 3] [DEX 7] [sTA 7] [CON 3] [WIS 3] [CHA 5]Current Challenge: Keeping it Simple"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." Link to comment
Simba Posted June 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Monday 6/17 Workout: 2mi run with MurphPush- 30Pull- 5 Diet: 5 Painting of the day:The Burning of Rome- JMW Turner Motivate: Level 2 Scout[sTR 3] [DEX 7] [sTA 7] [CON 3] [WIS 3] [CHA 5]Current Challenge: Keeping it Simple"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." Link to comment
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