[Kunoichi22] Something Worth Doing Twice!

[Kunoichi22]

[MAIN QUEST] Lose another jean size!

 

Hi, I'm Kunoichi22, a new assassin and 2nd-time Challenge-Taker-On'er!

 

My first challenge was to lose a jean size, and I liked the results so much, I'm going to do it again!

 

[MAIN QUEST] Lose a pant size.

 

I will accomplish my [MAIN QUEST] via these diet and exercise [GOALS]:

 

DIET: I will take my diet a level or two closer to NerdFitness Paleo-fection.

[Goal 1a] High-protein, grain-free breakfast, every day.  

[Goal 1b] Veggie with lunch and with dinner, at least 12 meals per week.

 

I will maintain my dietary changes from last challenge. (Not graded in second challenge, this is just how I eat now.) The changes were:

* Strict liquid calorie control. (I have one espresso in the morning, and up to three alcoholic drinks per week (beer, wine, or diet soda +bourbon only).  I no longer drink “foofy†coffees, any juices, or other junky liquid calories.

* No “distracted meals.† I practice 100% mindful eating!

 

EXERCISE: I will do more of it, preparing my body for free weights.

[Goal 2] Bodyweight Brigade Lvl 2 workouts, 3 times per week

[Goal 3] 15 min walk at least 6 days per week

[+] bonus “fun†workout one weekend day - this is extra credit)

 

[sIDE QUEST] Pistol squat 6-week long Assassin challenge

 

[+] Because I'm still a noob to the challenges-- this only being my second-- I will call this side quest a bonus (non-graded) goal.

 

I measure my progress with monthly photos and tape measurements.  I grade myself weekly, and will complete weekly charts like the example below:

 

WEEK X PROGRESS

(from date - to date)

 

                                            MON  / TUES  / WED  / THUR /  FRI   /  SAT   /  SUN                 TOTALS (+ descriptions)

MAIN QUEST:_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Goal # (description)           #      /      #     /      #    /      #    /      #    /     #     /      #                     achieved#/goal# (description)

Goal # (description)           #      /      #     /      #    /      #    /      #    /     #     /      #                     achieved#/goal# (description)

Goal # (description)           #      /      #     /      #    /      #    /      #    /     #     /      #                     achieved#/goal# (description)

SIDE QUEST:__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Goal # (description)           #      /      #     /      #    /      #    /      #    /     #     /      #                     achieved#/goal# (description)

 

WEEKLY GRADE (TBD at end of week)

 

I reward myself for a successful (100%) week as follows:

 

Each 6-week challenge is the start of a "new" reward.  For every week I successfully complete, I give myself money, set aside in a separate savings account, that I can spend on new workout/health-related gizmos.  Week one's reward is $1.  It's not a lot, you say?  Well wait!  There's a catch: every subsequent week of the challenge I get TWICE as much money as the previous week for successful completions.  Power of compounding (anything, but in this case) money is awesome, don't you know?  The reason I can't do this indefinitely and have to re-set to $1 each challenge's first week is because I couldn't afford to double weekly rewards for long!  (Do a little math, it's pretty awesome to see how quickly $1, $2, $4, $8.... grows!)

 

There is another catch, and that is another motivator I build into this reward system:  If in a given week I do NOT get 100% on my (graded) goals,  then that week I only get 1/2 the money I would have otherwise gotten, and in the future I'll only double that dollar amount for the following week.  So say in Week 5, when I would have gotten $16 for my 100% goals, I don't get 100%.  I only get $8 for Week 5, and can only get $16 maximum for Week 6.  The same premise that quickly increases the reward amounts can cripple them!

 

Well, that's all for now... time to get ready for a successful first week!

 

(Update: as I was getting set to post this topic, I found out I got hired!  I just went mid-post to do background check and drug test stuff.  So, yay, me! Having employment will be as exciting as learning to do a challenge while balancing it with "real life" responsibilities beyond my home/cats/land.)

[Kunoichi22]

WEEK 1 PROGRESS

(April 14, 2014 - April 20, 2014)

 

                                            MON  / TUES  / WED  / THUR /  FRI   /  SAT   /  SUN                 TOTALS (+ descriptions)

MAIN QUEST:_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Goal 1a (breakfast)            1      /      1     /      1    /      1    /      1    /     1     /      1                     7/7 (high-protein breakfasts)

Goal 1b (veggies-ho!)       2      /      1     /      2    /      2    /      2    /     1     /      1                     11/12 (lunch/dinners with veggies)

Goal 2 (BBWW-Lvl2)         0      /      0     /      0    /      0    /      0    /     0     /      0                     0/3 (Beginner Body Weight Brigade Lvl 2)

Goal 3 (daily walks)           1     /      1     /      1    /      1    /      1    /     0     /      0                      5/6 (15-minute walks)

Bonus (weekend fun)        -      /      -      /      -     /      -    /      -     /      0     /      0                      0/1 (description)

SIDE QUEST:__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Bonus (Pistol Squat)         0      /      0     /      0    /      0    /      0    /     0     /      0                     0 (pistol squats)

 

WEEKLY GRADE

 

Goal 1a (breakfast)    100%

Goal 1b (veggies)         91.7%

Goal 2 (BBWW-Lvl2)     FAIL

Goal 3 (daily walk)        83.3%

Week 1 Average          68.75%

 

Can't say I'm pleased to see my average.  This is the first week of a challenge I haven't done any BBWW!  That's hard to see and say in review, but that's where I am.  Other than being pretty good with food (although you'll also note my lapse in food journaling Friday on), my activity was... lacking.  All that being said, I DID get and start a new job, and that is a great thing for me.  Once I am on the schedule regularly, so I know what my free time will look like, I think working the challenge into the new job will be a bit easier.

 

It's Monday night (4/21, the start of week 2) and I'm just brain dead from training at the new job.  So I'm gonna move on from Week 1's dismal score and start week 2 with a fresh slate.  So take that, Week 1! /punches it

[Nuala]

I love your charts already

 

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

 

Hello and welcome to the assassin guild! First of all, I want to thank you for having chosen our guild as your first, 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. 

 

First of all

Make sure you filled up this form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1scdu8yMffc4-roz5twnonx8BHuvUsVpYN4uskgc4MAQ/viewform

It will make our work easier, allow us to add you to the assassin phonebook and will make you eligible for the Most wanted assassin of the week list.

 

 

Make sure you subscribe to the announcement thread: (button "Follow this topic", upper right of the thread)

http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/46593-guild-information-and-announcements-please-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.

 

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 not mandatory activities, aka:

- Skill mini-challenge. The skill mini-challenge will start on Monday, April 14 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. The skill we will work on this time is the infamous "Pistol squat" under the supervision of our Ent assassin: Phylanx. The main thread can be found here. Every week new exercises will be posted. Remember that form is everything, don't hesitate at having your form checked if you're not sure of you.

 

- 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 

 

What we 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 have to do the same. Support is as much giving as recieving! 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!

 

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)!

 

What else?

If you have any problems, questions or suggestions for the guild, feel free to send your guild leaders a PM. Your guild leaders being:

Apfelstrudi: The fruity overlord

Vengefulpear: The secret dinosaur

Nuala: The robotic mistress of pain (that's me!)

 

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 if you are interested.

 

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

 

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

[Jerem The Great]

Yeah! GET SOME! 

 

You got this one, you and your glorious charts!

[Elastigirl]

Great nerdy challenge.Love the charts and your reward system

[bluecarfuffle]

Congrats on the job! Now excuse me while I go plan out my challenge (running a bit late on this one).

[xanjra]

Congrats on the new job and good luck!

 

M x

[Sea Level]

Charts! Rewards! Epic!

Welcome to the Assassins!

[The Most Loathed]

I love the charts and reward system.

[Silverwitch]

Great goals! Mindful eating, I like this a lot! 

 

And congratualtions on getting hired! Awesome!

[Kunoichi22]

I'm sorry to all my nerdy friends, I haven't visited your pages or cheered you on yet... but I will!  Life is crazy busy right now, in a good way, and I'm doing all I can to keep my diet in check at the very least, hoping to get workouts knocked out soon!  I decided to keep a food log this challenge, too, which I'll be posting weekly.  Knowing I'm going to share it is already motivating me... you people who journal food will know what I mean!

 

I WILL VISIT ALL YOUR CHALLENGE TOPICS TO FIND OUT WHAT YOU'RE UP TO AND CHEER YOU ON SOON.  Just thought you should know I'm in your corner, even if I haven't said it lately...

 

Love, 

Kunoichi22

[Jerem The Great]

Food logging is great, but it can get stressful, or in some cases almost addicting. When I tried Sparkpeople, my wife had to start making rules about when I could update my logs (i.e.; not at the table....) It helps though! It opened my eyes as far as how poorly I was eating.

 

Looking forward to updates!!!!

[xanjra]

*hugs*

 

Take your time.  I don't think anyone checks other peoples posts in order to get people on theirs... I think we are all just super nosey erm I mean supportive!

 

M x

[Kunoichi22]

WEEK 1 FOOD LOG

 

Monday, 4/14/14

 

Breakfast: 1 hard-boiled egg, 2 slices bacon, 1/2 normal cup of Americano, 1/2 L water

 

Lunch: DeLong’s DeLuxe cheeseburger deluxe (-onions), 1/2 order fries, mayo/ketchup for dipping, 24 oz. cold-brewed lemon ginger tea w/ fresh-squeezed lemon juice in it, 2 cups fresh broccoli w/ Newman’s Light Caesar dressing for dipping

 

Dinner: grilled pork chop (salt, pepper), 1/2 squash chayote (grilled in salt, pepper, white sugar, red wine vinegar, fresh minced garlic, red pepper flakes), 1/2 L water

 

Snack: Herbal tea (mint), 1/4 cup chocolate chips

 

Tuesday, 4/15/14

 

Breakfast (ate late): two hard cooked eggs, 2 slices bacon, 3/4 cup of Americano

 

Lunch (ate late): homemade bread slices with slices of leftover grilled pork chops with mayo and mustard, 1/2 L water, leftover squash chayote and 1/2 pear

 

Snack: 1/2 L water, one mint, bowl of Rice Crispies in almond milk, glass of red wine

 

(Wasn’t hungry enough to eat dinner)

 

Wednesday, 4/16/14

 

Breakfast: 1 hard cooked egg, 1&1/2 slices bacon, one banana, 3/4 cup of Americano

 

Lunch: 1/2 cup nuts (walnuts and almonds), an apple with generous dips into peanut butter.

 

Dinner: Tuna sandwich on homemade bread, raw baby carrots and broccoli, raw rhubarb, kale chips (baked with olive oil and salt), one bite of (the first) banana bread (I’ve ever made)

 

Snack: Herbal tea (berry zinger), 1L water (better late than never!)

 

Thursday, 4/17/14

 

(Pre-Breakfast) Herbal tea (Throat Coat)

 

Breakfast: 1 hard-cooked egg, 1&1/2 slices bacon, 3/4 cup of Americano

 

Snack: a few kale chips, 1L water, 2T peanut butter, 1/4 c almonds

 

Dinner: (hot mustard-marinated) chicken (1/2 breast), baked onion, asparagus (grilled w/ olive oil and salt), sautéed mushrooms (butter, almond milk, worcestershire sauce, red wine, onion and garlic powder), glass of red wine

 

Dessert: 1 slice banana bread, followed by 2 slices of cheddar cheese (late night)

 

Friday, 4/18/14

 

Breakfast: 1&1/2 scrambled eggs mix (1 slice bacon, leftover asparagus and mushrooms, feta cheese), 3/4 cup of Americano, 1/2 L water

 

Lunch: Homemade bread and leftover sliced chicken breast, mayo and dijon mustard, leftover squash chayote, can of PBR.

 

Snack: glass of wine

 

Friday on...

 

We ordered a pizza on Friday night, had some of the leftovers on Saturday, then were out of town on Sunday (had a meal out).  I stopped being good about tracking, although I continued to be very good with high-protein breakfasts.  We also had a few alcoholic drinks and I had a skinny Starbucks... so kind of fell off the wagon.  Not TOO much, but also, not tracking and letting that slip behind leaves no evidence how well I did.

 

Starting again today (Monday, 4/21,) with the food journal.

[Jerem The Great]

How's chayote squash? I've seen it in the store and it looks interesting..... Delicious? 

 

Your log looks great!!

[Silverwitch]

Sounds like you are doing well! I like to see this!

 

Don't worry about being in everyone's thread all the time. Hey, we need the time to work out, and besides NF, we all do have a life … wouldn't be right to spend it in front of the screen now, would it?

[Kunoichi22]

WEEK 2 PROGRESS

(April 21, 2014 - April 27, 2014)

 

                                            MON  / TUES  / WED  / THUR /  FRI   /  SAT   /  SUN                 TOTALS (+ descriptions)

MAIN QUEST:_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Goal 1a (breakfast)            1      /      1     /      1    /      1     /      1    /     1     /      1                    7/7 (high-protein breakfasts)

Goal 1b (veggies-ho!)       2      /      2     /      1    /      2     /      1    /     2     /      2                    12/12 (lunch/dinners with veggies)

Goal 2 (BBWW-Lvl2)         0      /      0     /      0    /      1     /      0    /     1     /      0                     2/3 (Beginner Body Weight Brigade Lvl 2)

Goal 3 (daily walks)           1     /      1     /      1     /      1     /     1    /      1    /      1                     7/6 (15-minute walks)

Bonus (weekend fun)        -      /      -      /      -     /       -      /      -    /      0    /      0                     0/1 (description)

SIDE QUEST:__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Bonus (Pistol Squat)         0      /      0     /      0    /      0     /      0    /     0     /      0                    0 (pistol squats)

 

WEEKLY GRADE  91.68%

[Kunoichi22]

How's chayote squash? I've seen it in the store and it looks interesting..... Delicious? 

 

Jerem,

 

Oh my god, chayote squash is AMAZING.  I originally got it just to try a "new" fruit or vegetable... then ended up looking up a recipe to cook it, because I had no idea how.  And once cooked, it lasted and lasted in the fridge.  I found the recipe made it great as just a cold veggie, so I was eating it on demand whenever.  I would actually like to try to pickle it, because it stays nice and crisp in texture.  (I've never pickled anything, so it would be a first!)

 

If you decide to get chayote squash, the recipe I followed to prepare and cook it was: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chayote-squash-side-dish/

 

So yummy, I recommend it for sure!

[Kunoichi22]

WEEK 2 FOOD LOG

 

Monday, 4/21/14

 

Breakfast: 1 hard-cooked egg, 1&1/2 slices bacon, 1/2 banana, 1/3 regular cup of Americano

 

Lunch: ~3/4 breast of chicken (leftover sweet-hot mustard recipe), 1 banana, 1 pear 1L water

 

Snack: herbal tea (Berry Zinger)

 

Dinner: 3 cups kale warmed (with butter, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder) and topped with feta cheese crumbles, 1/2 L water

 

Tuesday, 4/22/14

 

Breakfast: 1 hard-cooked egg, 1&1/2 slices bacon, 1/2 banana, 1/2 regular cup of Americano

 

Lunch: 1 sliced apple with peanut butter, 1/4 cup almonds, 1 cup baby carrots, 1L water

 

Dinner: 1/3 breast chicken (leftover sweet-hot mustard recipe), 2 cups kale warmed (with almond milk, Worcestershire sauce, butter, onion and garlic powder, olive oil) and topped with 1 slice bacon and feta cheese crumbles, glass of wine, 1/2 L water

 

Wednesday, 4/23/14

 

Brunch: (ate breakfast late) 2 hard-cooked eggs, 2 slices bacon, 1/2 L water, cup of Americano

 

Dinner: (wasn’t hungry for lunch) small baked potato (oven-roasted w/ olive oil and sea salt) with homemade tomato sauce (canned tomatoes, canned sauce, ground beef, onion powder, red pepper flakes, chili powder) topped with shredded Tillamook cheddar cheese, 1 L water

 

Thursday, 4/24/14

 

Breakfast: 1 hard-cooked egg (w/ ketchup and black pepper), 1/2 orange, 1 slice bacon, cup of Americano, 1/2 L water

 

Lunch: Sandwich (2 thin-slices of homemade bread, sliced chicken breast [leftover sweet-hot mustard recipe], mayo, dijon mustard, spinach, tomato slices, 1 slice Tillamook cheddar cheese), 1 banana, 1/2 L water, 2 sips of diet soda (disgusting-tasting to me)

 

Dinner: (Out!) 3/4 of a double-mushroom cheeseburger w/ 1/2 the bun, 8 french fries w/ ketchup, 9 oz. red wine, 1/2 L water

 

Snack: homemade granola bar

 

Friday, 4/25/14

 

Breakfast: 1 hard-cooked egg, 1/2 banana, 1/2 L water, cup of Americano

 

Lunch: 1/2 chicken thigh (skin removed), 4 chunks of yam, large salad (warmed spinach, green beans, and tomato in olive oil) topped with Tzatziki Cucumber dressing, 1/2 L water

 

Snack: banana, almonds, 1/2 L water

 

Dinner: sliced chicken breast (leftover sweet-hot mustard recipe), sliced Tillamook cheese, mayo, yellow mustard, baby carrots with Newman’s Light Honey Mustard Dressing, Roastaroma tea

 

Snack: homemade granola bar

 

Saturday, 4/26/14

 

Breakfast: 1 hard-cooked egg (w/ Tabasco and black pepper), 1/2 orange, 1 slice bacon, cup of Americano

 

Lunch: grilled squash chayote, almonds, 1 L water

 

Dinner: (Out!) 1 L water, large salad with mixed greens, strawberries, pears, candied walnuts, steak slices, bleu cheese crumbles, vinaigrette, glass of wine, 1/2 glass of water

 

Dessert: 2 s’mores (mmmm! ... four graham cracker squares, two marshmallows, and 1/2 Hershey’s bar)

 

Sunday, 4/27/14

 

Breakfast: 1 hard-cooked egg, 1 slice bacon, herbal tea (Roastaroma), 1/2 L water

 

Snack: larger McDonalds Vanilla Latte w/ whole milk

 

Lunch: chayote squash, ground beef/tomatoes leftovers w/ small potato, 1/2 sliced pear, 1 L water

 

Snack: 1/2 sliced pear, 1/2 L water

 

Dinner: Safeway turkey avocado pesto sandwich (turkey, provolone, lettuce, tomato, banana peppers, pesto sauce, jalapeños, black pepper on a bun, 6â€), sm. bowl tomato bisque soup, red wine

[Nuala]

Hey! I just noticed that you haven't signed up the guild form.

 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1scdu8yMffc4-roz5twnonx8BHuvUsVpYN4uskgc4MAQ/viewform

 

It only takes a few seconds and will allow you to be eligible to the Most wanted assassin list and also be added to the Assassin phonebook so that people with similar interests will be able to find you more easily. Also, remember to subscribe to the announcement thread (button "Follow this topic", upper right of the thread), 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.

 

Make sure to do it, the guild is getting bigger and we want to make sure that no threads will disappears!

[xanjra]

Haha - such a good assassin that you snuck in without being seen!
 

M x

[Lilith]

I only now stumbled upon your topic! But  I came here to wish you good luck. So far you're doing awesome, so apparently my luck isn't needed. I LOVE your challenge and how you're taking babysteps to a paleo diet. And having a good healthy breakfast makes it so much easier to be healthy for the rest of the day, no?

[Kunoichi22]

I took my monthly photos and measurements today. (See http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/gallery/album/993-kunoichi22s-beforeduringafter-photos/ )

 

And-- FINALLY-- I see changes, and I'm proud!  I can finally see a difference from my first photos in February, and I've lost 3.75" from important body measurements (waist, hips, arms).  Feeling good, now It's time to get my high-protein breakfast eaten and get going on Week 2's body weight workout!  

[Silverwitch]

I just looked at your pictures, and YES! - I see changes, too. Awesome, your hard work pays off! 

 

Also I see that you smile more compared to the first photo set. I like your smile!

 

I am sure you will rock the 2nd week!

[Lilith]

I love progress pics! And well done!