Bamf!

[Nightcrawler_Bamff]

 

Guten tag Assassins!

 

Main Quest:

I want to move my back handspring to the floor.  I want to be able to do it anywhere!  I just moved it from the tumble track at gymnastics to a mat on the springy floor after about a year attending adult beginners gymnastics classes (only 1-2 times per month working on floor stuff), but my car got totaled and I have not been able to go since then.  I expect this will not be something I will be able to accomplish during this six week challenge as it is still hard for me to get to gymnastics.  Because of this, my goal will be more to get back into shape to be able to do this as it has been a few months since attending.

 

Specific Missions:

1.  Lose weight by tracking Weight Watchers points and staying within my weekly goal

2.  Increase fitness by exercising enough each week to equate to 20 activity points when logged into Weight Watchers.

3.  Discontinue the bad habit of eating in bed.  

 

For my last challenge (which was also my first), I tracked my WW points, but did not have the stipulation of staying within my points allowance.  With some effort, I did stay within those points anyway, so I feel this is an acceptable goal to have this round.  I also worked to make exercise a habit, but did not dictate an amount of activity; just that I had to do some form of physical activity daily.  I believe I averaged about 15 WW points per week.  I feel increasing by five points is something doable for me.

 

Side Quest:

BUY A CAR! 

 

I have been without a car for a couple months and am just too indecisive.  I need to do some serious searching and get one soon!  Missing out on a lot of things just because it is hard to get to them (such as gymnastics!)

 

Motivation:

Nerd alert!  I made a Nightcrawler costume for Rose City Comic Con last year and will be remaking parts to improve it for this year's con in September.  I want to be able to do a back handspring while in costume!

[Sea Level]

Sweet! I love Nightcrawler.

 

How do the WW activity points work? How will that translate? Minutes per day?

 

Had you done gymnastics before you started this adult class? I'm jealous.

 

Good luck with the challenge!

[Harika]

I am following for gymnastics. Check out Raptron and Mad Hatter as two others in gymnastics. I am not in that group, but I am partial to it.

[Nuala]

****This is a semi-automated message from your Robot guild leader.****

 

Hello and welcome to the assassin guild! I am Nuala and I'm one of your guild leader. First of all, I want to thank you for having chosen our guild as your first one, it makes us really happy and proud. I really hope you will enjoy being with us and that you will find here all the support you need. 

 

What you need to know.

Whatever you do, remember that your challenge is your priority. Mini-challenges, guild activities, PVP are not mandatory. They are here for you to have fun, discover new exercises, have some friendly competitions but they must not hinder your progresses. If a mini-challenge seems too overwhelming for you, just don't do it.

 

Being here with us will give you access to many other not mandatory activities, aka:

 

- Skill mini-challenge. The skill mini-challenge will start on Monday, February 24 and will last the whole challenge (aka 6 weeks). As the name may suggest, you will be asked to work on a skill over the course of the challenge.

 

- PVP. PVP are competitions started by other members of the rebellion. If you enjoy measuring yourself to other, they may be the right thing for you. So, don't forget to check the PVP forum to find or even make your own PVP! Remember to read the rules though 

 

Suggested PVP:

• Beer yoga : http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/44630-pvpgame-beer-yoga/
• The climbing club: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/40682-the-climbing-club-nov-2013/
• 30/30 squat challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/43550-3030-squat-challenge/

 

And probably many others.

 

What I expect from you!

Consistency, awesomeness and regular updates. One update at the end of the challenge won't do, we want to be able to see you are still here with us. One Update a week is a minimum. More would be even better 

 

Don't stay by yourself. If you want people to follow your thread and support you, you may have to do the same. You will probably find many people who share the same goals as you, go visit their thread, cheer on them and they will probably do the same. And because we are awesome, we already created the Assassin phonebook to help you!

http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/44718-the-assassin-phonebook/

 

Make sure you subscribe to the announcement thread:

http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/44300-guild-information-and-announcements-subscribe/

And if you don't want to subscribe, make at least sure you read it once a week. It is usually updated on Monday/Tuesday to present the new mini-challenge and Assassin most wanted list. 

 

Don't stay by yourself bis! The assassin's den is open to all, you have funny gifs to share, a story to tell, needs some advices or just want a place to chat? The Assassin's den is the place to go (also, we have parkour corgis, ninja cats and killer sloth)!

http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/44299-assassins-den-general-chat-thread/

 

What else?

If you have any problems, questions or suggestions for the guild, feel free to send your guild leaders a PM. Also, we are still looking for journalists to work on the weekly most wanted list. The job is quite simple albeit a bit time consuming. PM Apfelstrudi for more details.

 

Sorry for the wall of text! I wish you luck for this challenge! 

 

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[raptron]

Sup, dude! Sorry to hear about your car! That's just the worst (especially seeing as it prevents you from getting to gymnastics). You completely destroyed your last challenge, so I have no fear that you will RULE SUPREME ONCE AGAIN. 

[bambamty]

Love this challenge, Good luck, ill keep dropping by to see how you're doing! Welcome to the guild btw!

[Sarachnid]

Good luck with your WW! I used that program to lose about 60lbs a few years ago and was successful (I hope that sounds encouraging and not boastful ).

[Nightcrawler_Bamff]

So...turns out you have to push follow on your own threads haha! I'm not trying to ignore everyone!! Oops!

[Nightcrawler_Bamff]

Sweet! I love Nightcrawler.

How do the WW activity points work? How will that translate? Minutes per day?

Had you done gymnastics before you started this adult class? I'm jealous.

Good luck with the challenge!

Activity points are earned based on your current weight, time, and intensity. An hour long moderate intensity workout for my weight is about 5 points.

I had never had any sort of gymnastics background before I found the adult class! I always wanted to get into it, but I believed it was a girl's sport and that I'd get made fun of for it and I was overweight and didn't think I could do it. I found this class that allowed any level of ability and love it! There have been people that have come that we're not able to get their feet over their head for a cartwheel or anything and the instructor set them up with drills to get more comfortable with that feeling. I was able to do a decent cartwheel when I started and now I'm doing front and back tucks on the trampoline and, as I said in my main goal, just moved my back handspring onto a mat on the springy floor from the long trampoline! Love it!

[Nightcrawler_Bamff]

I am following for gymnastics. Check out Raptron and Mad Hatter as two others in gymnastics. I am not in that group, but I am partial to it.

Thanks! I actually met Raptron on face chat on New Year's Eve before my first challenge when I was hanging out with my friend AKLulu! I've definitely heard of Mad Hatter, but don't remember why...will have to look into that haha! Thanks for the suggestions!

[Nightcrawler_Bamff]

Sup, dude! Sorry to hear about your car! That's just the worst (especially seeing as it prevents you from getting to gymnastics). You completely destroyed your last challenge, so I have no fear that you will RULE SUPREME ONCE AGAIN.

Hello!! Ya...I loved my car I'm not the best at making decisions, and this is a big one, so it's taking me a long time! My biggest motivation to hurry up and get one is to get to gymnastics!! I miss class a lot!!! Thanks for the support!!

[Nightcrawler_Bamff]

Love this challenge, Good luck, ill keep dropping by to see how you're doing! Welcome to the guild btw!

Thank you! Happy to be here!!

[Nightcrawler_Bamff]

Good luck with your WW! I used that program to lose about 60lbs a few years ago and was successful (I hope that sounds encouraging and not boastful ).

Definitely not sounding boastful! Great job! I lost 65lbs on the program and have kept it off for 7 years! Wow...actually just added that up and figures that out haha! I love the program because it allows me to eat what I want as long as I plan accordingly...definitely a lifestyle rather than a diet!

[Sea Level]

I had never had any sort of gymnastics background before I found the adult class! I always wanted to get into it, but I believed it was a girl's sport and that I'd get made fun of for it and I was overweight and didn't think I could do it. I found this class that allowed any level of ability and love it! There have been people that have come that we're not able to get their feet over their head for a cartwheel or anything and the instructor set them up with drills to get more comfortable with that feeling. I was able to do a decent cartwheel when I started and now I'm doing front and back tucks on the trampoline and, as I said in my main goal, just moved my back handspring onto a mat on the springy floor from the long trampoline! Love it!

And how long have you been doing it? Now I'm extra jealous. It's inspiring to find people doing gymnastics as adults from square one. I may have to find an adult class to do... 2 hours away!

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[Nightcrawler_Bamff]

And how long have you been doing it? Now I'm extra jealous. It's inspiring to find people doing gymnastics as adults from square one. I may have to find an adult class to do... 2 hours away!

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When my car got totaled and I haven't been able to go, I had been going at least once, usually twice a week for a little over a year.

You should look into it! Everyone that goes to mine (which are just drop in classes, nothing you actually sign up for) are really encouraging and love helping the beginners figure stuff out!

[Nightcrawler_Bamff]

Definitely could have done better for week one. I did abide by my goals though so still successful! 21 exercise points earned, never ate in bed, and did not exceed my weekly points! I did however, use more of my weekly points than I usually do while I'm actively tracking....used 47 of the 49 available...but that is what they're there for so I'm not too upset about it.

Went to the trampoline place for two hours and was happy to find I hadn't lost my back tucks and back handsprings! Also went to crossfit for my first time with AKLulu yesterday! I am very sore today! Best workout I've done since the last time I was able to get to gymnastics! Tried to participate in the weekly challenge too, but didn't have too much opportunity with my work schedule,,,I looked at this weeks challenge today so I can be more diligent about it,

Hope everyone else's weeks went great!

[Sea Level]

Looks like a great first week! I'll be looking for more gymnastic awesomeness.

[AKLulu]

I might decide to go to gymnastics with him.... so maybe I can help him get there a time or two

[Nightcrawler_Bamff]

O and speaking of getting there, I did car research this week and decided for sure I want another mustang...now to just find the perfect one within my price range and not on the other side of the country!

[raptron]

Oooh, good luck on the horsecar hunt. 

 

 

I might decide to go to gymnastics with him.... so maybe I can help him get there a time or two

YISSSSS! DO IT!

[Nightcrawler_Bamff]

So excited!! Talked AKLulu into going to gymnastics with me tomorrow! And it's floor week, my favorite! Worked really hard to convince her to go...the conversation went as follows:

Me - wanna go to gymnastics tomorrow 7:30-9pm?

AKLulu - sure why not. When do we need to leave your place to get there?

Woo hoo!

[AKLulu]

So excited!! Talked AKLulu into going to gymnastics with me tomorrow! And it's floor week, my favorite! Worked really hard to convince her to go...the conversation went as follows:

Me - wanna go to gymnastics tomorrow 7:30-9pm?

AKLulu - sure why not. When do we need to leave your place to get there?

Woo hoo!

 

What can I say? I'm a pretty hard sell.

 

[Nightcrawler_Bamff]

What can I say? I'm a pretty hard sell.

You and your gifs...

[Nightcrawler_Bamff]

Dang it only posted the pic, not the gif

[Nightcrawler_Bamff]

Awesome!!! First time back at gymnastics in about two months and was still able to do round off double back handspring on the tumble track! Didn't attempt it on the floor, mostly because it was a rather large class tonight and I didn't want to monopolize space with a big mat...and I was too lazy to pull the mat out...haha! Had a blast! AKLulu made her debut at her first ever gymnastics class and did great! Volunteered to take me again in the future! She may live to regret that offer! Thanks AKLulu!!!