fauve Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Main QuestTo have the weight stated on my driver’s license be the truth (which is the maximum I should be for my height). This means I will need to lose 10 lbs. Missions/goals:I will maintain a daily food log so that I don’t eat too many calories. I will exercise for at least 30 minutes every day. I will limit my alcohol consumption to once a week. Life QuestRecord and follow the spending & saving budget I’ve been procrastinating on for months. MotivationI’ve come too far to quit now. Level 1 Wild Elf DruidIntroduction, Battle LogChallenge #1, Challenge #2, "Remember to always be yourself. Unless you suck." ~ Joss Whedon"Only those who risk going too far, find out how far they can go." ~ Walter Bishop Link to comment
Pretzle Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Hey there Your screenname caught my attention because I have a friend-of-a-friend whose name is Fauve. Anyway... Welcome and good luck with your first challenge! Have you decided yet what kind of exercise you'll be aiming for? I think 30 minutes of movement daily is a very good goal, but do make sure you don't go all out every day only to end up hurting yourself. Slow and steady mixed up with some intense workouts seems the way to go! And remember to (try) to have fun! Elves are cool btw! level 10 wood elf assassin Intro| 1st challenge | .... | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | Current @ warriors Link to comment
fauve Posted September 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Thanks! I've been alternating my days; weight training one and cardio the next. I stick to the 30 minutes daily because of my personality. I know that a) if I don't do something every day I won't do it at all and if I don't set a reasonable time limit, I'll go to the other extreme and try to exercise 5 hours a day. Elves rule! lol Level 1 Wild Elf DruidIntroduction, Battle LogChallenge #1, Challenge #2, "Remember to always be yourself. Unless you suck." ~ Joss Whedon"Only those who risk going too far, find out how far they can go." ~ Walter Bishop Link to comment
fauve Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Off to a good start:Yoga - 30 minutesKettlebells - 40 minutesLogged all my food so far and updated my monthly budget spreadsheetNow for a good lunch.... Level 1 Wild Elf DruidIntroduction, Battle LogChallenge #1, Challenge #2, "Remember to always be yourself. Unless you suck." ~ Joss Whedon"Only those who risk going too far, find out how far they can go." ~ Walter Bishop Link to comment
Pretzle Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Awesome first day! Do you like kettlebell stuff? I'm looking forward to try it but I'm also pretty much terrified haha... level 10 wood elf assassin Intro| 1st challenge | .... | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | Current @ warriors Link to comment
fauve Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Thanks!I love kettlebells. Lots of fun. I do okay until the instructor says 'be careful you don't hit yourself' and then I hit myself. lol Level 1 Wild Elf DruidIntroduction, Battle LogChallenge #1, Challenge #2, "Remember to always be yourself. Unless you suck." ~ Joss Whedon"Only those who risk going too far, find out how far they can go." ~ Walter Bishop Link to comment
Art3mis Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Looks like you are going to have fun with this. It's my first time too. It will be great to see how your 6 weeks go. Aalis - Human RangerLevel: 0 Strength: 0 Dexterity: 0 Stamina: 0 Constitution: 0 Wisdom: 0 Charisma: 0 First Quest Link to comment
fauve Posted September 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Yesterday did not end as well as it started - up 3 lbs at yesterday's weigh-in so I feel like I'm already starting behind in the game - but today is a new day. Stats:Height: 5'-7"Highest weight: 210 lbs Current Weight: 173 lbs. Current Goal: 160 lbs. Level 1 Wild Elf DruidIntroduction, Battle LogChallenge #1, Challenge #2, "Remember to always be yourself. Unless you suck." ~ Joss Whedon"Only those who risk going too far, find out how far they can go." ~ Walter Bishop Link to comment
fauve Posted September 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Day 2:Tai Chi = 30 minutesWalk = 4 1/2 milesBudget and food logs both up to date Discovered parkour through the NF blog and am totally in love. Level 1 Wild Elf DruidIntroduction, Battle LogChallenge #1, Challenge #2, "Remember to always be yourself. Unless you suck." ~ Joss Whedon"Only those who risk going too far, find out how far they can go." ~ Walter Bishop Link to comment
Pretzle Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Parkour sounds SO awesome Well done on day two! level 10 wood elf assassin Intro| 1st challenge | .... | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | Current @ warriors Link to comment
Lizz_Zero Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I'm going befriend you! i'm also 5'7, and my heaviest was 210, and now I am 175.2(as of this morning). We can do this! Race you to 170! lol Link to comment
fauve Posted September 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 OMG seriously? Do you also have a mad no-so-secret crush on Wil Wheaton?!lol that is so awesome! Race to the sexy outfits!! Level 1 Wild Elf DruidIntroduction, Battle LogChallenge #1, Challenge #2, "Remember to always be yourself. Unless you suck." ~ Joss Whedon"Only those who risk going too far, find out how far they can go." ~ Walter Bishop Link to comment
Lizz_Zero Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 haha! I remember watching him on TV and thinking I had a chance with him because there were no girls on the Enterprise.He goes to all sorts of conventions and such like Comicon. There is a real chance you could meet him some day! (Good idea for a quest, defiantly worth enough XP to level up) You should share a picture of a sexy outfit you want to get into. Link to comment
fauve Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 I do have a little black dress I want to get back in to. I have had it hanging on my bedroom door as inspiration. I wore it when my husband took me out for our first anniversary. Our seventh anniversary is Oct. 21 and it would be nice to wear it again. I can 'wear' it now, but it doesn't quite 'fit', kwim? So I think it's totally achievable by next month. Day 3:Yoga = 30 minutesTaeBo = 45 minutesBudget and food logs both up to date Level 1 Wild Elf DruidIntroduction, Battle LogChallenge #1, Challenge #2, "Remember to always be yourself. Unless you suck." ~ Joss Whedon"Only those who risk going too far, find out how far they can go." ~ Walter Bishop Link to comment
Pretzle Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Well done on all the exercise! I still need to get motivated to do something today and decide on what to actually do Any plans yet for your anniversary? Would be awesome if your dress fits like you want it to fit by then ^^ level 10 wood elf assassin Intro| 1st challenge | .... | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | Current @ warriors Link to comment
fauve Posted September 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Well done on all the exercise! I still need to get motivated to do something today and decide on what to actually do Any plans yet for your anniversary? Would be awesome if your dress fits like you want it to fit by then ^^ Thanks! It just makes me feel good for the whole day. Did you end up finding your motivation? No plans for the anniversary yet. We usually just wing it and it turns out more fun that way. lol Level 1 Wild Elf DruidIntroduction, Battle LogChallenge #1, Challenge #2, "Remember to always be yourself. Unless you suck." ~ Joss Whedon"Only those who risk going too far, find out how far they can go." ~ Walter Bishop Link to comment
Pretzle Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Yeah I did Stepmania (dance game) for about 30 minutes We just celebrated our first anniversary in August, we got pizza and ate it in the park, haha.. was fun level 10 wood elf assassin Intro| 1st challenge | .... | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | Current @ warriors Link to comment
fauve Posted September 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Awwww pizza in the park sounds sweet. We'd probably freeze our butts off next month though, lol. I'm trying to sweet-talk him into taking me to Las Vegas (where we got married) but I doubt that's going to happen. < fingers crossed > Level 1 Wild Elf DruidIntroduction, Battle LogChallenge #1, Challenge #2, "Remember to always be yourself. Unless you suck." ~ Joss Whedon"Only those who risk going too far, find out how far they can go." ~ Walter Bishop Link to comment
fauve Posted September 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Day 4: Tai Chi = 30 minutesKettlebells = 40 minutesBudget and food logs both up to date Could really use a cold beer... Level 1 Wild Elf DruidIntroduction, Battle LogChallenge #1, Challenge #2, "Remember to always be yourself. Unless you suck." ~ Joss Whedon"Only those who risk going too far, find out how far they can go." ~ Walter Bishop Link to comment
Lizz_Zero Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 That's some excellent dedication to your food logs! I have such a hard time with them, so i'm really impressed by you! Do you do your exercise over the day or all at once? morning, afternoon or evening? Do you have a video you follow, or just have some set reps you do? A cold beer is probably not that bad in calories, Budweiser has a low calorie version. not sure what it tastes like, but it might be something to look into. You should never deny your self the things you love, just find a low cal option, or only have a small portion. Split the beer with the hubby! Link to comment
TimboD Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Mmmmhh.. Beer!! No!! Stay strong!! You've already come too far to quit now Link to comment
fauve Posted September 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 That's some excellent dedication to your food logs! I have such a hard time with them, so i'm really impressed by you! Do you do your exercise over the day or all at once? morning, afternoon or evening? Do you have a video you follow, or just have some set reps you do? A cold beer is probably not that bad in calories, Budweiser has a low calorie version. not sure what it tastes like, but it might be something to look into. You should never deny your self the things you love, just find a low cal option, or only have a small portion. Split the beer with the hubby! Thanks! The food logging is something I've had to train myself to do because I've always hated it. BUT I know I can't do it without it. If I try to do it in my head, I always under estimate how much I've eaten and over estimate how many calories I've burned. The numbers staring me in the face is hard to ignore. I tend to exercise in the morning because the later in the day I put it off, the less chance I have of doing it. While my times vary depending on life, my goal is to have it done by lunch time so that gives me a good 6 hours of flexibility.I do both but I tend towards following videos because it's nice having someone 'push' me along so I don't forget any certain areas or muscle groups. My problem with beer is that I'm a snob. lol And I prefer 'heavier' beers like stouts and porters which can be in the 300-400 calorie range...a meal in itself. So it's really best I avoid them as much as possible. Level 1 Wild Elf DruidIntroduction, Battle LogChallenge #1, Challenge #2, "Remember to always be yourself. Unless you suck." ~ Joss Whedon"Only those who risk going too far, find out how far they can go." ~ Walter Bishop Link to comment
fauve Posted September 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Mmmmhh.. Beer!! No!! Stay strong!! You've already come too far to quit now Thanks for the support Timbo. I did manage to go beer-free last night. Though I agree.....Mmmmmm beer......lol Level 1 Wild Elf DruidIntroduction, Battle LogChallenge #1, Challenge #2, "Remember to always be yourself. Unless you suck." ~ Joss Whedon"Only those who risk going too far, find out how far they can go." ~ Walter Bishop Link to comment
fauve Posted September 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Day 5: Walk = 4 1/2 milesBudget and food logs both up to date (though I've eaten more than I planned. ) Level 1 Wild Elf DruidIntroduction, Battle LogChallenge #1, Challenge #2, "Remember to always be yourself. Unless you suck." ~ Joss Whedon"Only those who risk going too far, find out how far they can go." ~ Walter Bishop Link to comment
fauve Posted September 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Day 6: Yoga = 30 minutesKettlebells = 40 minutesBudget and food logs both up to date (better on my food today than yesterday) Level 1 Wild Elf DruidIntroduction, Battle LogChallenge #1, Challenge #2, "Remember to always be yourself. Unless you suck." ~ Joss Whedon"Only those who risk going too far, find out how far they can go." ~ Walter Bishop Link to comment
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