L_A_Malone Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 The Backstory:A year and a half ago, I was standing at a bus stop, eating a tuna sandwich. A man came up to me, tried to grab it, and said, "It'll only make you fatter." I had been trying to lose weight (martial arts classes off and on) for about three months, so I was pretty upset/debating a furious shin-kicking. I didn't, but for the rest of my time living in London, I sort of gave up. I would stll go on long walks, or hit the elliptical every once in a while, but compiling daily reminders of how big I was from random strangers, plus conflicting dieting/exercise tips from family and friends, I lost a lot of steam. The Quest Begins:Fast forward to now. Gained a little steam back at the beginning of the year, and I signed up to let one of the student athletic trainers coach me. I'd been doing alright up until the summer, when my coach graduated, and then got out of the habit of working out. But then I found Nerd Fitness, which in the spirit of letting your nerd flag fly, I've decided to think of as my own Camp Half Blood. Lots of heroes coming together to train and battle monsters the dreaded unhealthy lifestyle. I'm in again, because I've found that what I need most (besides structure) is moral support. Anyway, on to the important stuff: Quest: Weight loss/getting into shape. I want to be able to walk up 2 flights of stairs without getting winded.Mission 1- Active Body: BBwW x3 per week.Mission 2- Healthy Body: Start following the Paleo Diet.Mission 3- Conscious Body: Keep a food/emotions journal daily.Life Quest: Add at least 500 words to my novel every day. Good luck, fellow Newbies! L_A_Malone: Level 2 Greek Demigod First Challenge: A Demigod Finds Camp Half Blood Second Challenge: A Demigod Returns Third Challenge: A Demigod Awakens Current Challenge: Demigod Rising "There is only one thing we say to Death: Not today." - Syrio Forel Link to comment
in-the-grey-area Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Hello, some awesome goals there. Good luck also what is your book about? if you don't mind me asking. p.s. love the topic title, demigod for the win MAIN QUEST- Lose 32kg 0%0% Link to comment
L_A_Malone Posted September 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Thanks! It's a fantasy novel about a Tengu (modified version of the mythology) who's a bodyguard for a politician and his son. That's the extremely simplified version lol. L_A_Malone: Level 2 Greek Demigod First Challenge: A Demigod Finds Camp Half Blood Second Challenge: A Demigod Returns Third Challenge: A Demigod Awakens Current Challenge: Demigod Rising "There is only one thing we say to Death: Not today." - Syrio Forel Link to comment
in-the-grey-area Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Thanks! It's a fantasy novel about a Tengu (modified version of the mythology) who's a bodyguard for a politician and his son. That's the extremely simplified version lol. Sounds awesome how long have you been working on it? MAIN QUEST- Lose 32kg 0%0% Link to comment
L_A_Malone Posted September 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Since June. Making progress, but not as steady as I'd like. Hence the Life Mission. L_A_Malone: Level 2 Greek Demigod First Challenge: A Demigod Finds Camp Half Blood Second Challenge: A Demigod Returns Third Challenge: A Demigod Awakens Current Challenge: Demigod Rising "There is only one thing we say to Death: Not today." - Syrio Forel Link to comment
bam191 Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Welcome to the rebellion, and congrats on getting back on the band wagon! Good luck with your goals (and your book)! Balix ~~ Minotaur Adventurer ~~ Level 0 â•”â•â•â•â•â•â•¦â•â•â•â•â•â•¦â•â•â•â•â•â•¦â•â•â•â•â•â•¦â•â•â•â•â•â•¦â•â•â•â•â•â•—â•‘ STR â•‘ DEX â•‘ STA â•‘ CON â•‘ WIS â•‘ CHA â•‘â• â•â•â•â•â•â•¬â•â•â•â•â•â•¬â•â•â•â•â•â•¬â•â•â•â•â•â•¬â•â•â•â•â•â•¬â•â•â•â•â•â•£â•‘ 0 â•‘ 0 â•‘ 0 â•‘ 0 â•‘ 0 â•‘ 0 â•‘â•šâ•â•â•â•â•â•©â•â•â•â•â•â•©â•â•â•â•â•â•©â•â•â•â•â•â•©â•â•â•â•â•â•©â•â•â•â•â•â• "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." First Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/36800-this-viking-is-going-to-battle/ Link to comment
ShadowSilk Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Hey! I'm a writer too, so I really empathize with that goal. Sounds like you've got some good ideas there. Good luck! SW (this time) -- 260 lbs GW (June 1) -- 220 lbs Link to comment
L_A_Malone Posted September 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Thanks, Bam! Back on the wagon, indeed. At least this time it's with fellow nerds. Best way to do most things, I find. Thanks Shadow! Do you do books? Short stories? Poetry? L_A_Malone: Level 2 Greek Demigod First Challenge: A Demigod Finds Camp Half Blood Second Challenge: A Demigod Returns Third Challenge: A Demigod Awakens Current Challenge: Demigod Rising "There is only one thing we say to Death: Not today." - Syrio Forel Link to comment
Guthlac Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Good luck with the challenge! Link to comment
Harpy Heather Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 What an excellent group of goals you have, and you've come to the right place for moral support! I'm impressed with your restraint regarding the furious shin-kicking. You'll do great here. :-) Also, from one writer to another, I think your book sounds awesome. Please let us know when you publish, because I'll totally read it. Level 3 Harpy Ranger5 STR | 3 DEX | 5 STA | 4 CON | 8 WIS | 5 CHAN.A.G.42!Current Challenge: Roll On • Previous Challenge: Sing-a!MFP | Twitter Wharrgarrbl! Link to comment
L_A_Malone Posted September 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Thanks, Guthlac! HH - it was less a matter of restraint and more the fact that I was too shocked to go through with the shin-kicking, lol. And thanks! I'm hoping to be done writing by Christmas and submitting by next spring (revisions always take me a while). I'll keep y'all posted. L_A_Malone: Level 2 Greek Demigod First Challenge: A Demigod Finds Camp Half Blood Second Challenge: A Demigod Returns Third Challenge: A Demigod Awakens Current Challenge: Demigod Rising "There is only one thing we say to Death: Not today." - Syrio Forel Link to comment
SunshineRunner Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Hey! I'm with you on the needing moral support. It's so easy to fall off the band wagon if there is no support! I'm also starting the paleo diet for this challenge and once you get past the beginning hardships of starting something new it is amazing! Good Luck and you can do it!! Some of the coolest dreams that ever came true weren't dreams at all, but standards that simply weren't compromised. http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/36982-sunshinerunner-goes-paleo-get-fit-or-die-trying/ Link to comment
L_A_Malone Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 So, the 6 a.m. call to work out (to the tune of Ed Sheeran's Lego House) came REALLY quickly.... But I managed it. One step at a time I suppose. L_A_Malone: Level 2 Greek Demigod First Challenge: A Demigod Finds Camp Half Blood Second Challenge: A Demigod Returns Third Challenge: A Demigod Awakens Current Challenge: Demigod Rising "There is only one thing we say to Death: Not today." - Syrio Forel Link to comment
SheWhoCrews Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Welcome fellow new paleo-er! And writer! And assassin! One step at a time I suppose. Thats how life is lived! Level 2 Dwarf Assassin-BardSTR 3 DEX 1 STA 3 CON 2 WIS 1 CHA 3Current challengeRowerEater of PieFilker of Songs Link to comment
JenniferStark Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 LA, Great job! Waking up the first day is the hardest part. I like your journalizing goal. I find keeping a journal about something specific like that helps you identify patterns more easily as well as build confidence by re-reading successes you had in the past. Keep writing and kicking butt! Sorted Hufflepuff, Self Proclaimed Stark, Lover of LEGOS Love the stuff you love, and pursue your passions without fear or regret. Weekly Battle Log Here: Silver Sword Link to comment
L_A_Malone Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Welcome fellow new paleo-er! And writer! And assassin! Thats how life is lived! Yep! And I just noticed that your sig proclaims you as an "eater of pie" which I heartily approve of. There will always be a special place in my heart for pie.... LA, Great job! Waking up the first day is the hardest part. I like your journalizing goal. I find keeping a journal about something specific like that helps you identify patterns more easily as well as build confidence by re-reading successes you had in the past. Keep writing and kicking butt! Yeah, definitely. The patterns thing is what I'm hoping for. I know I'm a stress eater, too, so I'm hoping writing everything down will sort of help me separate "hunger" from "Oh god I have 4 high school visits today and a fair and I forgot all my underwear! DOUGHNUTS!" L_A_Malone: Level 2 Greek Demigod First Challenge: A Demigod Finds Camp Half Blood Second Challenge: A Demigod Returns Third Challenge: A Demigod Awakens Current Challenge: Demigod Rising "There is only one thing we say to Death: Not today." - Syrio Forel Link to comment
Batwoman Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 People can be cruel, but screw em'. Be healthy because you want to live a long and happy life being awesome:) It seems as though we have similar goals for this first challenge. I'll look forward to your updates to see if we are both getting along well with our new healthy lifestyles. SLAY THOSE MONSTERS! I'm a time traveler, but I can only go one way and only a second at a time. Link to comment
Mad Hatter Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Can't believe he did that! What an a-hole! Well we won't steal any of your sandwiches here. Actually I might because I'm starving. But I'll be nice about it. You have some great goals, especially the journaling one! Good luck! Link to comment
Waldgeist Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Good luck with your life goal, I know from experience how hard it is to write regularly... the artist usually known as WALDGEIST Epic Quests Challenges by theme Star Wars: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #5B, #6, #6B, #10, #11, #16, #17, (Current Callenge) TeenWolf: #7 SHIELD: #8, #12, #13, #14, #15 Magicians: #9 "It's never too late, to become what you could've been!" Link to comment
L_A_Malone Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 People can be cruel, but screw em'. Be healthy because you want to live a long and happy life being awesome:) It seems as though we have similar goals for this first challenge. I'll look forward to your updates to see if we are both getting along well with our new healthy lifestyles. SLAY THOSE MONSTERS! Preach! *brandishes sword* Can't believe he did that! What an a-hole! Well we won't steal any of your sandwiches here. Actually I might because I'm starving. But I'll be nice about it. You have some great goals, especially the journaling one! Good luck! I still don't quite believe it. And sandwich stealing amongst friends is totally okay. I've had a legit knock down, drag out in the kitchen over a BLT before (in our defense, it was the last of the bacon...), so I get it. Good luck with your life goal, I know from experience how hard it is to write regularly... Thanks! Yeah, my problem is that I write regularly, but it's fan fiction lol. L_A_Malone: Level 2 Greek Demigod First Challenge: A Demigod Finds Camp Half Blood Second Challenge: A Demigod Returns Third Challenge: A Demigod Awakens Current Challenge: Demigod Rising "There is only one thing we say to Death: Not today." - Syrio Forel Link to comment
Mad Hatter Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Well if there's bacon involved I totally understand Link to comment
L_A_Malone Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 There was bacon involved, and we were broke college students. So yeah, perfect storm for a battle there. L_A_Malone: Level 2 Greek Demigod First Challenge: A Demigod Finds Camp Half Blood Second Challenge: A Demigod Returns Third Challenge: A Demigod Awakens Current Challenge: Demigod Rising "There is only one thing we say to Death: Not today." - Syrio Forel Link to comment
Batwoman Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Preach! *brandishes sword* I love coming home from a long day at work with the nerdishly-challenged and read things like that. **goes to retrieve Orcish Battleaxe** I'm a time traveler, but I can only go one way and only a second at a time. Link to comment
L_A_Malone Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 I love coming home from a long day at work with the nerdishly-challenged and read things like that. **goes to retrieve Orcish Battleaxe** Ouch, working with the nerdishly-challenged is difficult. I made a Harry Potter reference the other day and no one got it.... *woe is nerd* L_A_Malone: Level 2 Greek Demigod First Challenge: A Demigod Finds Camp Half Blood Second Challenge: A Demigod Returns Third Challenge: A Demigod Awakens Current Challenge: Demigod Rising "There is only one thing we say to Death: Not today." - Syrio Forel Link to comment
Mad Hatter Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 You'll find a good home here then. On a side note, for future reference it'd be great if you could add your name to the thread title so the mods won't come after you. Nuala (assassin guild leader) has a whip. Link to comment
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