Simba Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 I haven't had a successful challenge in a while, I think it is because I try to do too much. I will typically have a week or two of going strong and then it becomes too much for me to want to stick with. So, for this challenge, I am going to make small, manageable changes that I can actually stick with. Great big over-arcing storyline goal: Simply get back into an active lifestyle. This challenge will be a catalyst. Run/bike 4x a week [+2 DEX] [+3 STR] Eat 1 fruit and 1 vegetable every day [+3 CON] Weigh myself once a week [+2 CON]Read 30 minutes a day [+3 WIS] [+2 CHA] Very simple goals that will be easy to follow and hopefully push me in the right direction to make other healthy choices. 1 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 August 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Weight as of 8/4: 207 lb 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
Shawry Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Good simple goals Simba! What are you reading at the moment? Link to comment
Bard Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Simplifying is good Simba!Have you got time planned for your run / bike and for reading? Link to comment
Simba Posted August 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 I usually read before bed, and ooooooooh what am I reading... the million dollar question. I work at a public library, and I have about 50 books checked out right now, lot's to get through! Fiction-wise, I'm just starting of Chuck Palahniuk's Haunted (holy freaking weird already, I'm in love), with Damned on the docket and some children's lit waiting in the wings. I'm also sloshing through a ton of art history and theory books to get a jump on my graduate program this fall. Still working on a schedule, I'm just getting back on my feet so to speak as far as seriously working out goes (had a pretty lazy summer) so I'm just doing what feels right for now. Going to try to 3 day sets of run-bike-rest and see how that goes (although I may be doing more biking than running, recently I've been finding much more satisfaction on the bike, even though I'm a long-time runner. What's happening!?) 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
bgvanbur Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Great goals and good luck! Level 26, Primal Ultra Trail Scout, Non-Binary Robot Link to comment
MissMormie Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Owww, books! Books and arts! Books arts and lion king references! Must follow Good to see your back Simba. As you work in a library I'm assuming you have access to ever single book ever written, so let me recommend you "The long Earth" by Terry Pratchet and some other dude. That and "Elantris' by Brandon Sanderson are the best books I've read in the last 10 years or so. (And I read loads) The Long Earth isn't part of the Discworld series put is set in our world, but with a twist (obviously, otherwise it wouldn't be fiction). The only problem with this book is that it needs a sequel, maybe two Elantris is a fantasy book that combines politics, culture, social relationships and bits of magic in a completely new world. No boring old elves and dwarfs but a very well thought out new place. All Sandersons books are amazing, but this one is just brilliant. 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 August 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 I'm gonna post sporadically (consistent posts has never been my specialty) but here's how today went: fruit: avocado with breakfastveggie: green peppers on a buffalo chicken wrap bike: two outings, 16miles total (wahoo!) 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
Sifter Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Great set of goals! I had to tweak mine bc they were too complicated. Simple is SMART! ScoutBattle Log - Accountability-Tracking-Training Worksheets1st Challenge - 2nd Challenge - 3rd Challenge"He must become greater; I must become less.†John 3:30 Link to comment
Simba Posted August 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Good to see your back Simba. As you work in a library I'm assuming you have access to ever single book ever written, so let me recommend you "The long Earth" by Terry Pratchet and some other dude. That and "Elantris' by Brandon Sanderson are the best books I've read in the last 10 years or so. (And I read loads) Its a blessing and a curse, I check out way more books than I could ever read (another perk... no late fees!) but I will definitely put them on my list, they both sound great and I've been craving a new fantasy novel 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 August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 16 mile bike ride today! Farthest I've ever biked in one sitting and it felt great! Probably could have gone a bit further still but I didn't want to tempt fate today. I think I've decided that the bike is where I'm going to stay for this challenge though 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 August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Grats on the 16miles! 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 August 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Summary for the week: 8/49mi bike8/516mi bike (6mi +10mi)8/716mi bike8/1130 min jog 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 August 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Im thinking about doing a backyard triathlon in the next few weeks. I have a 10m long pool so roughly a million laps.Or realistically 50/100/150, I actually have no idea what I can swim but 1.5k is standard triathlon distance, yes? Bike from my house a nice 20-25 mi loop back to my house. Run 10k from my house in an out and back. Doable? Or am I setting unrealistic goals? 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 August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Realistic I would say, assuming you are at least somewhat competent at swimming But I thought you were through with running somewhat? 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 August 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Realistic I would say, assuming you are at least somewhat competent at swimming But I thought you were through with running somewhat? I've always been a pretty strong swimmer but i just don't swim very often. A triathlon is a challenge that I've wanted to take on but I was actually always worried about the bike portion to be honest, until recently I wasn't one to bike at all. Lately though I have been enjoying the bike more and more, and certainly it has been my preferred form of locomotion, but I plan on continuing to run as well and I think a triathlon (even a made up solo course) could be a good motivator to mix up my workout routine and hop off the bike a few times each week. 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 August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Totally go for it in that case. Although you may want to consider going to a bit longer pool or even a lake or something. Turning is quite heavy and doing that every ten meters (stopping your forward motion, spin around, creating motion in the opposite direction) can really tire you out much faster than needs be. But I'm sure you can do this 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 August 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Weight as of today: 202 lbs 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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