sammiejune29 Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 If you've been following me you know that last semester was stressful. Group projects out the wazoo, two part time jobs, plus trying to keep in shape and have a social life. Unfortunately for me, break wasn't as relaxing as I wanted it to be. I spent three weeks home with my mom and grandparents. However, this turned into a lot of errand running and cooking though I did get some workouts in, more than I had in a while. But its mid January now and I haven't worked out since Jan 1 I really wanted to participate in this challenge but it started right around the time I was trying to leave my family and get back to my own apartment. There were a million and one things to do and creating my challenge thread ended up at the bottom of the list. I've also been struggling for inspiration as far as my challenge goals go. For the longest time the goal in the back of my head was to get back to my high school weight of 155. I've done that now and I look better than I did then. I'm in better shape and am stronger. I still can't do a pushup but somehow that hasn't been enough to really motivate me to workout. But I know if I don't do this challenge at all its just going to get worse. So roughly I want to be: 1) Working out 3 times a week by the end of the challenge. I will work up to this. And then next challenge will be setting the habit back in stone. Now is building that habit again. 2) Think about my future goals. Figure out what motivates me now. What do I want from working out? Level 7 Half-Elf AssassinSTR: 22.5 | DEX: 13.75 | STA: 15.75 | CON: 18.5 | WIS: 17 | CHA: 12 Challenges: First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Unchallenge, Seventh Link to comment
Paradigm Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Welcome back sammie! I had been wondering where you were and worrying about you. How did the move go? And the goals look good, I'm looking forward to seeing how you do with the workouts since it seems like it would fit in with a somewhat more hectic life at the moment. Lvl. 10 Half-Elf Assassin My Current Challenge My Daily Battle Log Link to comment
vengefulpear Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Hi Sammie! Welcome back You shouldn't feel bad about not working out since then, because you're getting back into it I hope the move was okay Assassin Guild Leader Trainee STR: 2 | DEX: 2 | STA: 2 | CON: 3 | WIS: 3 | CHA: 3 Current Challenge: Vengefulpear Revives! Level 1 High Score: Level 7 STR: 14 | DEX: 10 | STA: 1 | CON: 12 | WIS: 6 | CHA: 4 Link to comment
sammiejune29 Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Just to clarify, I didn't move. I was home visiting my family for three weeks and now I'm back living in the same apartment that I've lived in for 6 or so months. Level 7 Half-Elf AssassinSTR: 22.5 | DEX: 13.75 | STA: 15.75 | CON: 18.5 | WIS: 17 | CHA: 12 Challenges: First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Unchallenge, Seventh Link to comment
Nyxy Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 hey, another person late into the challenge!I think it's good you are taking the time to ease into a habit Nyxy, lvl 13 Werewolf assassin! Current challenge: butts Fitocracy Link to comment
Nuala Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Pushups is a good first goal but it's not a end in itself I think. Do you have access to gyms or dojo or things like that? I found that doing a sport and not only workouts helped me a lot for my goals and for keeping in track. Maybe you could have a look at the phonebook for inspiration? http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/43110-the-assassin-phonebook/ Climbing and aerial seems to be in fashion this challenge Or maybe just browse other people thread and steal their workouts, you may find your level 50 that way Nuala, level 13 Robot mistress of pain, Assassin Guild leader First journey: The Rise and fall of an Assassin #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13 Second journey: Crawling back #1 Link to comment
Nymeria Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 I think this type of unchallenge is a great idea. It seems like life has been so busy for you over the last few challenges that you've fallen out of the habit of exercising. So, trying to re build the habit is a great idea. Have you considered finding a simple workout app or program for those evenings where you have 30 minutes, but it takes too much mental effort to figure out what to do? I use the yoga studio app, and a lot of other people use the doyogawithme website. Good luck this challenge! Level 30? who the hell knows anymore? Direwolf Assassin/Ranger - current challenge ACL rehab thread 2016 parkour My tutorials: handbalancing: crow, flying crow, side crow, crow->headstand->crow Bo staff: strikes 1 2 3, spins 1 2 Link to comment
obax Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 I'm with Nymeria on this, after all the crazy-busy you've had, a laid back unchallenge is probably a good idea. It's a good reset kind of thing, keeping you involved without the pressure. I'm lookin' forward to following along, and will be joining you on the reset track as of Thursday. P.S. I may be biased, but climbing might be a thing for you try... Dare mighty things Current Challenge Link to comment
sammiejune29 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 And this didn't post last night as I had intended. Oops. But I did work out after I typed it up so yay!! Looking back my workout habit really got destroyed early last semester (neck problems, goat sitting and getting sick). Since Aug 31 I have only done full strength workouts 12 times. Granted I've had some yoga in there and other fairly active things but it still is disappointing. But I'm committed to doing better now!! So I'm going to work out right now I will be happy if I can get back to two times a week consistently at this point. List of workouts (mostly I'm putting this here so I have it somewhere):Aug 31Sept 4Oct 27Nov 3Nov 5Nov 18Dec 10Dec 15Dec 19Dec 21Dec 28Jan 1 Level 7 Half-Elf AssassinSTR: 22.5 | DEX: 13.75 | STA: 15.75 | CON: 18.5 | WIS: 17 | CHA: 12 Challenges: First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Unchallenge, Seventh Link to comment
Elastigirl Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 2 times a week seems like a good goal! Can't wait to hear how your workout went Wisdom 22.5 Dexterity 13 Charisma 15 Strength 21 Constitution-13 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind' Luke 10; 27 Link to comment
Nuala Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Hey Sammie! Where have you been? I may be biased too but you should try climbing (as long as you're not scared to freak out manicures and pedicures ) Nuala, level 13 Robot mistress of pain, Assassin Guild leader First journey: The Rise and fall of an Assassin #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13 Second journey: Crawling back #1 Link to comment
Nuala Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Week 4 is done? How have you been? Stay strong for the last 2 weeks! Nuala, level 13 Robot mistress of pain, Assassin Guild leader First journey: The Rise and fall of an Assassin #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13 Second journey: Crawling back #1 Link to comment
sammiejune29 Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Thanks Nuala! Recently I've just been struggling with everything. I haven't been cooking as much or cleaning as much or keeping up with my homework as much as I should be. I think the weather has a lot to do with it. We've had two snow days in the past few weeks, and my University NEVER cancels class. Its too cold to wear dresses too But I've still been doing some yoga. And trying to do some random pushups throughout the day. I was also sick for a week which didn't help matters. I don't think the unchallenge is working for me. It was worth a try, but I need real goals with rewards (even if the rewards are points that mean nothing in the grand scheme of things). So next challenge I will have real goals again. So I'm going to use the rest of this challenge to start figuring out what I should do next challenge to get myself back on track. Level 7 Half-Elf AssassinSTR: 22.5 | DEX: 13.75 | STA: 15.75 | CON: 18.5 | WIS: 17 | CHA: 12 Challenges: First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Unchallenge, Seventh Link to comment
Nuala Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 It's always worth finding what's not working for you. It remove all the doubts you could have on this subject, so it's a victory in itself Nuala, level 13 Robot mistress of pain, Assassin Guild leader First journey: The Rise and fall of an Assassin #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13 Second journey: Crawling back #1 Link to comment
Nuala Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 ****This is a semi-automatic message from your robot guild leader**** End of the challenge! Time to report. This time, to be eligible for the most wanted list of the challenge, to allow us to have more data about the guild and many other good reasons, the most important being: you don't want to make your Robot guild leader cry :'(, please report a summary of your challenge wrap-up in this online form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1szgyHJNfrdtRWfCwCMKbC5Q3IiGziI_enFGsBzNRfo0/viewform It shouldn't take you more than 2 minutes of your time, but it would save us a lot! As Usual, you can also write a more detailed report in the Challenge wrap-up thread:http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/44145-challenge-wrap-up-thread/ And in your own thread. Thanks for your time! ****This was a semi-automatic message from your robot guild leader***** Nuala, level 13 Robot mistress of pain, Assassin Guild leader First journey: The Rise and fall of an Assassin #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13 Second journey: Crawling back #1 Link to comment
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