Elastigirl Embraces Impulsive Exuberabance

[Elastigirl]

Celebrate -Good Times

 

! It’s my 2 year Nerdiversary. Two years ago I joined the Rebellion, and stared leveling up. During that 2 years I’ve learned how to do push-ups, pull ups, swing press a kettlebell, more squat variations than I knew existed, gymnastic moves like headstands and crows, learned swing dance, and went climbing for the first time ever. Wow, writing that list makes me realize how much stuff I’ve been able to do, thanks to the encouragement of the Rebellion. This place has been great at encouraging me, giving me tips on improving, helping me when I am discouraged, cheering me on, and competing with me. As I celebrate my Nerdiversary, I raise a toast, to all of you who cheered me on.

 

I have been pondering what great things I would do to celebrate my Nerdiversary. I considered trying for a grand feat, like 100 pushups or 3 pull ups. Then I decided I just wanted to take time and enjoy what I have already accomplished. I wanted my Nerdiversary be a time for me to play. I don’t need to make a goal to workout. I already have that habit. This challenge I am going to do whatever work I feel like. I plan on some kettlebells, gymnastic skill work, Hugh’s Jedi Work outhttp://nerdfitnessrebellion.com/index.php?/topic/34210-more-themed-workouts-please/, and when someone posts fun work outs, I am going to try them

 

Having taking forever to say what my goal isn't, perhaps I should now say what my goal is.

 

My Main Quest:

To eat healthy

Goal 1   I will make bone broth and eat it 5 times a week (healthy and a lovely way to celebrate fall)

           POINTS; 3 STA

 

 Goal 2   Eat at least 100g of protein a day ( so I can continue my leveling up)

            POINTS  4 STA

       

 Goal 3   Eat no bananas ( eat better carbs and more protein instead)

             POINTS 3 CON

 

Life Quest:

No computer until after I work out. If I’m using the computer for working out, that is fine, but no surfing the web. This will help with two things. One, I’m wasting too much time on the computer. Two, one drawback of doing random workouts is my tendency to spend waaay too much time finding the perfect one on the computer. This way, I will have my workouts decided the night before at the latest.

        POINTS 5 WIS

 

Side Fitness Quest:

Try 5 new exercises, flows, or balance skill.

No points, just for fun

 

Other stuff: I am going on vacation the first week of vacation. Not taking bone broth with me, so that won't happen the first week. And the protein may or may not. And I'm taking the week off exercising.Guess I'll just celebrate and work on the challenge when I get back.

[Wild Wolf]

HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I like this a lot. I like bone broth...it sounds even better knowing cooler days are ahead of us. I just like the health factor of this WHOLE challenge and can't wait to see you smash it!

 

A-Man

[obax]

I like it too! I'm very interested to hear about your bone broth, I really like the idea of it but have yet to try it out myself. Have you done it before? 

 

Also, I'm totally on board for your no banana goal, bananas are the devil's own fruit!

[Leimanu]

Bone broth?  How interesting.  Any link on how to do that?  I've heard great things about it.  So far my paleo has been eating whole foods, but I haven't gotten in bone broth or organs or seaweed just yet.

 

Good goal with the computers!  Those fun little time-suckers.

 

Good luck!

[lyranedara]

I had no idea it has been 2 years. Congrats! Your progress always inspires me. I see you making great leaps with every challenge. I know you said you were easier on yourself than other rebels, but look how far you've come!!!

[Elastigirl]

Bone broth: http://balancedbites.com/2011/04/easy-recipe-mineral-rich-bone-broth.html

 

Super easy; Take animal bones, put in a bit of vinegar, fill up pan with water, add seasonings, simmer or crockpot.

 

I have bones from our cow share. Made broth last week, nom! I have been adding 1/2 sheet of seaweed too. Seaweed supplies iodine which our bodies need, so this is an easy way for me to get it.

[Paradigm]

First of all: Congratulations on 2 years! That list is amazing and you've come so far. It's inspiring to see what you've done and what you continue to do.

 

I also think you're making the right choice in giving yourself a celebratory challenge that gives you more freedom, yet keeps you going with all of what you learned. Is your man still planning on taking part this time or will it be the next challenge? 

 

Also, have fun on the vacation!

[KB Girl]

Congratulations! I think you make a perfect example for all the new rebels. You illustrate that with smart, attainable goals and consistency you can come a very long way Your health-focused challenge goals are very nice, but of course I'm mostly looking forward to whichever shinies you feel like chasing! 

[OrangeJorwell]

Wow, you're going on vacation to celebrate your nerdiversary? That's commitment to the Rebellion right there!

 

You've made fantastic progress over the last two years, and I look forward to seeing even more.

[chris_de_maas]

Absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this Elastigirl!!!! And congrats on the Nerdiversary!

I look so much forward to following your thread, I've really missed you!

[Nymeria]

Happy Nerdiversary!  I'm really inspired by your progress over the last 2 years, and you're a great example of how steady, disciplined work leads to great results.

 

I hope you have fun with just playing and chasing the shiny objects during this challenge!  I'm sure it'll be a much needed break after your last few challenges. 

[raptron]

Yay, EG! Have a great time on vacation! 

 

You've accomplished so much already and I can't wait to see the new things you try out in the next few weeks.

[thatgirljj]

Yay!  Happy NF-anniversary!

 

I like your approach.  It seems like a lot of assassins are using this challenge as a good time to scale back, relax and have fun, while staying active an engaged.

[Elastigirl]

HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I like this a lot. I like bone broth...it sounds even better knowing cooler days are ahead of us. I just like the health factor of this WHOLE challenge and can't wait to see you smash it!

 

A-Man

 

Thanks. Now seems to be a very good time to get on the habit of drinking bone broth.

 

I like it too! I'm very interested to hear about your bone broth, I really like the idea of it but have yet to try it out myself. Have you done it before? 

 

Also, I'm totally on board for your no banana goal, bananas are the devil's own fruit!

 

 

I posted the recipe link below. I am already missing my bananas....

Bone broth?  How interesting.  Any link on how to do that?  I've heard great things about it.  So far my paleo has been eating whole foods, but I haven't gotten in bone broth or organs or seaweed just yet.

 

Good goal with the computers!  Those fun little time-suckers.

 

Good luck!

Thanks, I posted the link.

 

I had no idea it has been 2 years. Congrats! Your progress always inspires me. I see you making great leaps with every challenge. I know you said you were easier on yourself than other rebels, but look how far you've come!!!

Thanks. Yeah, I am very much the tortoise in the tortoise and the hare. I may be slow, but I keep moving, and then I look back and I've covered a lot of miles!

[Elastigirl]

First of all: Congratulations on 2 years! That list is amazing and you've come so far. It's inspiring to see what you've done and what you continue to do.

 

I also think you're making the right choice in giving yourself a celebratory challenge that gives you more freedom, yet keeps you going with all of what you learned. Is your man still planning on taking part this time or will it be the next challenge? 

 

Also, have fun on the vacation!

 

Thanks. And I am planning on having fun. Hopefully I will be able to get in some long walks on the beach. My son is going with us, next week he goes back to college, so spending time with him will be great. My first vacation plan had been to go to Canada, but my son neglected to get his enhanced ID or passpor.

Mr Incredible is doing the GMB workouts, but so far no luck in getting him to join the Rebellion.

Congratulations! I think you make a perfect example for all the new rebels. You illustrate that with smart, attainable goals and consistency you can come a very long way Your health-focused challenge goals are very nice, but of course I'm mostly looking forward to whichever shinies you feel like chasing! 

Thanks. I always feel like I'm the assassin true beginners can look to for inspiration. I  didn't start until I was older, I'm not super coordinated, but  I just keep plugging along, and actually I'v accomplished a great deal

 

Yay, EG! Have a great time on vacation! 

 

You've accomplished so much already and I can't wait to see the new things you try out in the next few weeks.

 

Thanks

Yay!  Happy NF-anniversary!

 

I like your approach.  It seems like a lot of assassins are using this challenge as a good time to scale back, relax and have fun, while staying active an engaged.

Just seemed a good time to sort of relax and enjoy and take a bit of a breather

[Elastigirl]

Wow, you're going on vacation to celebrate your nerdiversary? That's commitment to the Rebellion right there!

 

You've made fantastic progress over the last two years, and I look forward to seeing even more.

 

What better way to celebrate than with a vacation?  

Absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this Elastigirl!!!! And congrats on the Nerdiversary!

I look so much forward to following your thread, I've really missed you!

Hy, you're back!!! Missed you-glad you are still around

[Elastigirl]

Did my only workout of the week today. Tomorrow we are heading to the coast for vacation, so no workouts. Also bought me a digital scale today. Very fun gadget. Now I can measure the weight of my meat so I can tell how much protein I am eating

 

Protein today: 110 grams- not too hard to meet. 

 

Also no computer until after I workout. Which was a win today because hubby was home and looking at his computer, so I was really wanting to. On vacation since I am not working out, I need to read my Bible and then 30 minutes of other reeading before computer.

 

I put the banana we had today in the freezer so they wouldn't be staring at me begging me to eat them.

 

30 sec hollow hold x2

 

Handstand hold x 3

 

GMB flow- 10 minutes

Back scale

Turn

Cartwheel

Leg kick up

Back scale turn

Cartwheel

 

3 circuits of (this idea shamelessly stolen from True_Tech's challenge, only I shortened it a bit)

5 pull up (2 pulls ,2 assisted, 1 negative)

Left  bench pistol

Bar Knee to toe

Right  bench pistol 5

Decline pike press

2 minute rest

 

10 min, stretching

[Eluial]

Oh bananas... I love them so, but they're so carb-dense . I'm trying to come up with a good substitute for a quick morning breakfast, because grabbing a banana while I walk to the bus is so easy. 

 

Also I love the bone broth idea. I have some chicken carcasses in my freezer that I've been meaning to turn into stock. Sees like a good time for that. 

[chris_de_maas]

I love your circuit! How did it feel?

 

Have fun on your holiday!

[SkyeRose]

I am trying to reduce my banana intake - but bananas are so yummy!! 

[cobaltsword]

looking good elastigirl ^^ I hope you enjoy your vacation. Looking forward to following you throughout this challenge and we're off to a good start. Why did you exactly stick the bananas in the freezer? Oo

[Aeryn]

Yay, fun challenge! Love this approach to your nerdiversary!

 

Mmm, bananas. So tasty.

[raptron]

looking good elastigirl ^^ I hope you enjoy your vacation. Looking forward to following you throughout this challenge and we're off to a good start. Why did you exactly stick the bananas in the freezer? Oo

 

Out of sight, out of mind, I think! 

 

Though frozen bananas are even more delicious... 

[cobaltsword]

Out of sight, out of mind, I think! 

 

Though frozen bananas are even more delicious... 

 

okay i can understand that XD but aren't frozen banana's breakable like glass Oo

[OrangeJorwell]

okay i can understand that XD but aren't frozen banana's breakable like glass Oo

 

Nope. They're just delicious. Of course, you don't have to look at them all the time, so you only want them when you're reminded of them. Maybe we should stop talking about just how amazingly awesome they are.