Otter's First Ranger Challenge

[Teros]

scotch eggs:

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Scotch-Eggs

[otter905]

scotch eggs:

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Scotch-Eggs

Mmmmm...those look yummy. A bit of a pain to make though. I like my crockpot cause you just throw everything in and leave it.  Although - you could probably make a bunch of these and freeze them.

 

Have you had these and/or made these???  If you bake them in the oven, they would be Whole30 approved.

[Teros]

Mmmmm...those look yummy. A bit of a pain to make though. I like my crockpot cause you just throw everything in and leave it.  Although - you could probably make a bunch of these and freeze them.

 

Have you had these and/or made these???  If you bake them in the oven, they would be Whole30 approved.

yeah, I'm lazy when it comes to cooking so that's what I do with my crockpot.  beef chunks+carrots+organic beef broth+bag of onions, pour onto a mashed sweet potato=awesome.

 

Never made them, they just look great and I want to try them eventually.

[otter905]

yeah, I'm lazy when it comes to cooking so that's what I do with my crockpot.  beef chunks+carrots+organic beef broth+bag of onions, pour onto a mashed sweet potato=awesome.

 

Never made them, they just look great and I want to try them eventually.

Me also, I never got into sweet potato though - I don't like having "sweet" with my dinner.

 

I think you need to make them now and let us know how they turn out!  You can be the guinea pig.

[otter905]

Completely un related to the challenge.

One of my customers at work is in a band and they are playing is a bar very close to my house (like I could walk there).  We haven't actually met each other, but talked on the phone a lot.  I would like to go see them..  A) because he has personally invited me to his shows before and I couldn't make it and I am a true believer in supporting local talent as I have many aquaintances who are in music/comedy.

 

The problem is my 2 closest friends can't go.  I have a guy friend who would probably go, but he's the guy friend that always stands so close no one else will talk to either of us and always makes the stupid comments about everything. So, I'm not sure if I want to go with him or not.

 

So, do I go by myself? and be the loner in the corner who doesn't drink or eat anything at the pub, because I'm doing a Whole30 and won't be able to. 

How would it look to you if you saw a girl at the bar by herself?  I've done it before, but it was for a UFC so the place was packed and no one really noticed me standing there by myself.

 

I thought just typing this might help me come up with an answer, but it's not helping so.....Opinions? Thoughts? Am I just being a silly girl and over thinking this??

[Teros]

If I saw a girl all by herself just watching the show I'd think either:

 

1) Hit on her.

2) She's dating someone in the band and has to be there to show support.

3) She has the hots for someone in the band.

 

No one is going to look at you and say, "Gee, that person is so WEIRD because they aren't stuffing their face with nachos."

 

Either way, I don't think that helps you, but if it's something you want to do, then DO IT.

[Arcanis]

Cool challenge. Cleaning is not in mine officially, but being less than a complete slob is my new years resolution. One day at a time. My apartment has 16 months of neglect I need to make up for.

[otter905]

Cool challenge. Cleaning is not in mine officially, but being less than a complete slob is my new years resolution. One day at a time. My apartment has 16 months of neglect I need to make up for.

I went through that, but mine ended up being like 2 1/2yrs (fighting with the ex over the house).  Fixing things/house hold chores were part of a few challenges last year and it felt great to look around and see the things I had accomplished.  Some my dad helped with, but ya know.

Really I'm just hoping that when it actually comes time to do spring cleaning, my house will be clean and I can just go out and enjoy the nice weather.

[Ba'sini'on]

Tackle just one room at a time, and everyday just do something small like vacuum, or dusting. And then move on to bigger jobs when you can. I'm a clean freak and I have to recommend starting with the worst room in the house. Then move to smaller projects.

[Terinatum]

Did you go see the band? If you're still wondering, I'd say do what you want and let others deal with their own weird judgements. The adage is true: if they judge you now, why would you want to be their friend? You're not like that so don't hang with those that are.

Go, enjoy, and then chat with the band.

No matter what, we are here.

Sent via my phone b/c my laptop is out of reach. Cheers!

[otter905]

If I saw a girl all by herself just watching the show I'd think either:

 

1) Hit on her.

2) She's dating someone in the band and has to be there to show support.

3) She has the hots for someone in the band.

 

No one is going to look at you and say, "Gee, that person is so WEIRD because they aren't stuffing their face with nachos."

 

Either way, I don't think that helps you, but if it's something you want to do, then DO IT.

Thank you - very good points.  I think I'm mostly worried there won't be that many people there and I will feel like the WEIRD girl by herself.

 

Tackle just one room at a time, and everyday just do something small like vacuum, or dusting. And then move on to bigger jobs when you can. I'm a clean freak and I have to recommend starting with the worst room in the house. Then move to smaller projects.

 

Totally the plan.  How does the kitchen get so gross anyways????

Did you go see the band? If you're still wondering, I'd say do what you want and let others deal with their own weird judgements. The adage is true: if they judge you now, why would you want to be their friend? You're not like that so don't hang with those that are.

Go, enjoy, and then chat with the band.

No matter what, we are here.

Sent via my phone b/c my laptop is out of reach. Cheers!

They play Saturday - So I have some time to decide - it will probably end up being a "game time decision"

Part of whats bugging me is I know I will be to chicken to talk to the band.  So I'll go stand by myself and listen to them and leave.  lol 

Hmmm...Maybe its time for a berserker/hard hat challenge - 20 seconds is all it takes right?

[ARock10]

Hey, otter!  It looks like you're doing great with your first Ranger challenge.  This is my first one, too.  And I think the show definitely calls for a beserker/hard hat challenge - go to the show & talk to the band.  Let us know how it goes.

[otter905]

Last night I went to the library and picked up a NYC ballet workout dvd and a hoopnoticka dvd (this is supposed to be a mix of hoop dancing and belly dancing- haven't tried it yet.)

I did 45min of the NYC ballet one.  I'm not sure how much longer it went on for, but I was hungry and had worked out for 45min.  I didn't break a sweat, but my abs were screaming while doing the floor exercises.  I felt extrememly un-graceful, but a fun (have you ever giggled at yourself while working out?) I started thinking that crossfit is really more my thing, but it also got me thinking about my goals for this challenge. I purposely chose simplE goals so I wouldn't feel stressed/pushed to my limits.  I wanted to focus on working out more than training (in the words of LostOne), so why was I stressing about getting in my walk/run?  Why am I stressing about the fact I don't feel up to going to crossfit tonight? Well I'm not anymore.  I have 2 fun dvds at home!! I shall be dancing my little heart out tonight and having fun!  AND I might just take the line about doing 2 crossfit/2 yoga/1 walk/run from my goal all together.

[otter905]

Hey, otter!  It looks like you're doing great with your first Ranger challenge.  This is my first one, too.  And I think the show definitely calls for a beserker/hard hat challenge - go to the show & talk to the band.  Let us know how it goes.

Thanks!

The thought freaks me out - but then we always imagine the worst which rarely happens. 

[Ba'sini'on]

 

How does the kitchen get so gross anyways????

 

In my house, nobody does their own dishes, cleans up after cooking, or even admit that they put away the dishes yesterday so it's their turn to wash!

 

Do what makes you feel happy and awesome, laughs and all. You love CrossFit, do it. You love dancing to your dvds and laughing at yourself in pure joy, then do it! Goals should mirror our true joys in life. They should bring you up, not down.

[Teros]

You'll have to let us know how the hoopnoticka dvd turns out.  That seems so odd.  I thought of belly dancing to hip-hop.

[Matt_72]

So I guess that it is Sunday wherever you are which means that we all want to know what happened last night, one way or the other.

[otter905]

In my house, nobody does their own dishes, cleans up after cooking, or even admit that they put away the dishes yesterday so it's their turn to wash!

 

Do what makes you feel happy and awesome, laughs and all. You love CrossFit, do it. You love dancing to your dvds and laughing at yourself in pure joy, then do it! Goals should mirror our true joys in life. They should bring you up, not down.

I'm the only one in my house, so if it's not done .... ya know it's the ghosts fault!!

 

Right!?!?!? Thats the point! I purposefully chose simplified goals for the purpose and yet I lost track of it in the first week - DUH!!

 

You'll have to let us know how the hoopnoticka dvd turns out.  That seems so odd.  I thought of belly dancing to hip-hop.

 

It was a bomb! It was supposed to be hoop dancing (with a hulahoop) and belly dancing mixed, but it was really just a how to on using a hulahoop -anyways, I went through the lessons quickly to get to the dance section. But there was NO dance section. I then did a set of steup leg raises, lunges, jumping lunges, jumping squats and couple other things to raise my heart rate a little.

 

So I guess that it is Sunday wherever you are which means that we all want to know what happened last night, one way or the other.

Sorry, no internet at home.

So I went! by myself.  I went down at just after 11:00 because for some reason when I read 21:00 I thought 11:00, so I only got to see them play for about an hour.   I went in and looked around and there weren't very many people there, so it was kinda hard to hide like I was hoping, but I grabbed a table and sat down.  The bar had a big screen and played the end of the football game and then a hocky game, so I was able to watch that (and not make eye contact with many people).  It was all I could do to not get up and leave when the singer was doing her "thanks for coming out" speech, but I stayed - cause I was gonna talk to the band, well the guy I "know" - but I chickened out at the last minute.  As soon as they came off stage there were people around him that I'm guessing he knew, so I waited for the hockey game to end, thinking maybe there wouldn't be anyone around, but there were, then I went to the bathroom, to stall a bit and see, but there were still people around him and he was packing up his stuff, so I just left.

 

One step forward, two steps back? Maybe - but I did go and sit by myself and go over that.  I'm starting to think this will need to be a part of a future challenge.Get out and do things by myself and get over that "people are looking at me" feeling.

[Terinatum]

There were no steps back!

You went, you found a way to stay, and you looked for a way to talk with him within your comfort zone. That, my watery friend is a victory!!!

Rejoice, for you conquered the night.

Sent via my phone b/c my laptop is out of reach. Cheers!

[Matt_72]

Yeah you only get positive points for that trip, great effort in getting out there and having a look around. 

Will you let him know that you went and saw him play?

[otter905]

There were no steps back!

You went, you found a way to stay, and you looked for a way to talk with him within your comfort zone. That, my watery friend is a victory!!!

Rejoice, for you conquered the night.

Sent via my phone b/c my laptop is out of reach. Cheers!

Thanks Teri.  I really like this, I looked for a way on my terms.  I mean you can only take so many steps outside your comfort zone at a time right?  One step at a time.

 

Yeah you only get positive points for that trip, great effort in getting out there and having a look around. 

Will you let him know that you went and saw him play?

Funny you ask...I actually talked to him yesterday, he happened to call in (he's a roofer so I don't talk to him much in the winter months).  He didn't mention it so neither did I.  But I kept thinking, he keeps telling me that he thinks he could pick me out of a crowd, and by the end of the night, there were only about 15 of us left (another reason why I really wanted out of there). But anyways if he couldn't pick me out of 15 people....and he often speaks about his shows with me and he knows I live around the corner, but he didn't bring it up?....Anyways, it might just be we were both hoping the other would bring it up. It will come out in conversation eventually.

 

UPDATE

 

Goal #1 Whole 45  - 5 CON

doing well, one choice to put Ranch dressing on my salad so far everything else was good - even didn't eat any of the deep fried potatoes they put on my plate (after I told them not to) on Sunday breakfast. (I go out for breakfast with some friends every week after Church)

 

Goal #2 work out 5 times a week - 2STR, 2DEX, 1STA

Did 6 workouts - 2 yoga, 1 run and some workout dvds.  Didn't go to crossfit, but I'm ok with that, and my run on Sunday was AMAZING!!! It felt so good and the sun came out while I was running.

 

Goal #3 2 crossfit goats

Didn't go to crossfit - so these were not worked on - well I did do some pushups at home.

 

Goal #4 dusting/cleaning  3CHA

dusting done - Thanks Terosx for the tip on using a sock - worked great!

started cleaning my kitchen - this goal is being modified with a time limit - I cleaned for 2 hours, resulting in one entire wall and the oven getting cleaned.  I was done after that, so this may result in me only working on my kitchen for the next 6 weeks, but it will get done and I will move on to the other rooms in my house.

[Teros]

Glad the sock idea worked for you.  How many pushups are you able to do?

[otter905]

Glad the sock idea worked for you.  How many pushups are you able to do?

I was doing it as part of a dvd I did - maybe about 20. I was doing girly pushups - trying to keep my form good and keep up with the video.

 

So this challenge seems likes it's off to a rough start.  Not that I'm not meeting my goals, I just don't FEEL like it.  I know it's the worst excuse ever and some times you just have to push through it, but really, I just feel like crawling into bed each evening and hiding from the world.  I don't want to work out, I really don't want to cook.  I craved chocolate all last week and having been craving a hamburger all this week.  Which is kinda wierd, I don't often get cravings like that.

Last week I was sick and this week I have PMS, so I'm hoping it will get better and easier once all that has "cleared up".

[DirtyLittleSecrets]

Cravings are completely normal if you're switching up your diet and working out as well. Your body is just trying to normalize it's weight it's used to, try to power through it as well as you can.

 

Good on ya for going out to the band! Getting the nerve to talk to them takes awhile, I used to be terribly shy about it but my best friend got me out of my shell (if she wants autographs she knows I'm ballsy enough to go get 'em).

Keep your chin up! Sometimes the best success is just carrying on when you don't wanna.

[otter905]

It's just unusual for them to last for so long, with the same craving.  And usually when I crave a hamburger its because I really want the fries that go with them, but this time I just really wanted the burger, even considered ordering one and not eating the bun, but there would be bread crumbs and probably sugar in it.  I'm gonna check to see if my bbq works and try making some myself this weekend.  It's dark when I get home so it's to hard to bbq.

 

Last night I was also craving going for a run. But by the time I got home from bible study it was 9.  It was dark and snowing so I decided to try a new dvd I picked up that had ThaiChi and yoga on it.  So like a good girl I started with the introduction.  I did the breathing exercises for the Thai Chi and some sun salutations for the yoga and decided ok, I'm ready I'm gonna try the Thai Chi now and looked at the menu, but I had done it all. That was all there was to the video.  How lame.  So I did 15min of Billy Banks Bootcamp Rock Solid Abs (must be said like a tv announcer) just to feel like I did something (and it was now 9:45).  But it dawned on me that this is exactly why so many people don't follow through.  If I was just starting out and did this "yoga" video to make a change to my body/weight this video would most likely not make any change at all.  I would see no differences. And yet it would be extrememly hard to keep up with Billy Banks just starting out.  There's way to much false information out there.  Looking back, I wonder how I was able to persevere through all of it.

 

Hopefully the storm we are supposed to get tonight will hold off so I can go for a run - I really wish there was a crossfit class  Thurs. evening, it would fit my schedule so much better.  Theres still the ranger challenge to be done also.

My brother invited me and my family out for dinner tomorrow night, which is awesome, but he hasn't said where we are going yet.  I'm  little worried that there won't be anything I can eat, but I can't turn it down.  He works evenings, so I don't get to see him often. And his bday was January 8.