Sabretooth-Kitty's First Grand Adventure!

[Sabretooth-Kitty]

Hello Everyone and Welcome to my challenge journal!

 

Introduction: My name is Nikita, my friends call me Kit or Kitty (so feel free) and I follow the paleo way of eating, therefore my partner helped me coin the name 'Sabretooth-Kitty' which I'm hoping sounds slightly ferocious as well as rediculously cute.

 

I'm 25 and I've struggled with my weight most of my life and have been a healthy weight now for the past 4-5 years, but the battle is always there to stay in the healthy range, since eating paleo I think I've finally found what I needed and I'm working towards getting back to my lowest weight (126lbs) whilst being fit and healthy, I'm currently 140.6lbs and I'm happy for a slow progression to being slim, healthy and fitter than ever.

 

This is my first challenge so bare with me and feel free to let me know if you can think of any improvements to my way of doing things.

 

Main Quest: Weigh 126lbs (I'm hoping to get halfway there this challenge)

 

Quest 1: Eat my version of 100% paleo (I still have caffeine and sweeteners and don't plan on giving them up)

Measurement: A = 42 days, B = 40 days, C = 38 days

Reward: A = +3 CON, B = +2 CON, C = +1 CON

 

Quest 2: Explore The Wall (555.6km) - I saw someone trying to walk to rivendell as a quest and I thought that sounded awesome, so as I'm a MASSIVE game of thrones fan I decided I would travel the length of 'The Wall', which is 100 leagues/555.6km, I will travel the wall by walking and cycling on a stationary bike, from Eastwatch-by-the-sea to Westwatch-by-the-bridge.

Measurement: A = > 555.6km, B = >500km, C = >450km

Reward: A = +3 STA, +2 DEX, B = +2 STA, +1 DEX, C = +1 STA

 

Quest 3: Work on core and upper body - since I'll be doing cardio and lower body with my bike I will need to also work on my core and upper body, core = planks, upper body = boxing or similar. Since my body is currently quite weak and unprepared for this I will alternate between cardio, upper body, cardio, core, cardio, upper body, etc, etc

Measurement: A = 10 days of each, B = 8 days of each, C = 6 days of each

Reward: A = +3 STR, +2 CHA, B = +2 STR, +1 CHA, C = +1 STR

 

Life Quest: Read an average of one chapter of A Song Of Ice and Fire a day.

Measurement: A = 42 chapters, B = 40 chapters, C = 38 chapters

Reward: A = +3 WIS, B = +2 WIS, C = +1 WIS

 

Wish me luck!!!

[Blaidd]

Welcome Kitty. We are certainly glad to have you.

 

I love that you're exploring the wall.  I have never thought to include cycling into my way of getting to Mordor.

 

Good Luck

AB xx

[Sabretooth-Kitty]

Hi Blaidd,

 

I got very excited when I realised it's doable over 6 weeks and have wanted the new challenge to start so I could write it all out and focus on that. If I do well I think I will journey from the wall to Winterfel next challenge, someone online guesstimated it at 210 leagues based on the length of the wall.

 

Thanks!

[Blaidd]

Sounds awesome, Kitty.  I will be along for the ride, hope you don't mind

[Silverwind]

Hey Kitty,

 

Love the idea of walking/biking the wall! I just re-read the Walking to Mordor post a few days ago, and was thinking about incorporating it into a future challenge, but now seeing your take on this, I'm gonna have to give it some thought to see if I can have fun and get creative with it

 

Good luck with your Quests throughout the Challenge!

[Hazard]

Hello!

 

I’m Hazard, an ambassador for the Assassin Guild. It looks like with the planking you may have goals similar to many in our guild work on, and we’d love to help you reach your goals!

 

If you ever have any questions or need help with anything, I'll happily assist you.  An easy way to get my attention is to use the quote button at the bottom right corner of any of my posts.  I have the forum setting turned on to alert me when somebody quotes me using that button, so it's a quick easy way to let me know you're talking to me.   You can also get in touch with me by posting on my own challenge topic or by using the forum private messenger system (the envelope button at the very top of the screen).

 

Here is a link to more information about the Assassin guild.

And here is a link to the Assassin phonebook with a list of various exercises/skills that guild members are working on for this challenge, as well as links to their challenge topics.

 

There are numerous other people in the Assassin’s guild who you can also get help from.  I recommend stopping by the Assassin's Den – a general chat thread in the guild forum – and introducing yourself.  You can always ask questions there too.

 

In any case, I’ll stop by from time to time to check in with you and offer support.  Good luck!

[ShadowLion]

This is a super quest. I especially like the "Explore the Wall" goal and ideas for upcoming challenges to be GoT themed. Awesome! (BTW, that would make for a great PVP. I hope somebody takes it and walks/bikes/runs with it...)

 

Glad to see another big, toothy kitty on Nerd Fitness, too - welcome and furry beastie avatars forever! Have a great challenge!

[EvillePanda]

Ooooh, walking the wall.  Sounds fun.  Even though you're doing a lot of lower body walking and cycling, don't shy away from compound exercises like squats and lunges.  They're good for core and overall weight loss.  And they'll help you with your other goals.  Just my two cents.

[Kailer]

Hi Kitty!

  I'm an Ambassador for the Scouts Guild, and your awesome goal to travel 555.6K this challenge is right up our alley!! In my signature you'll find a link to the Scouts Tavern, a great place to meet fellow endurance athletes/distance junkies. Come by anytime to say hi, get support, or ask any questions you have.

 

I love your GoT inspiration - I find that when I can relate my fitness goals to one of my nerdy interests I really excel. I also eat paleo (when I'm watching what I eat, I won't pretend I do it perfectly all the time) and one of my goals this challenge as well! Please post photos of your yummy meals

 

I'll keep dropping by over the next six weeks to check on you. Good luck in your first NF endeavor!

[TheStephil]

Hi kitty! Welcome.

 

Best of luck reaching your goals.

[TheStarsMyDestination]

That's awesome! I was thinking about how to incorporate something Indiana Jones or Uncharted -like into my workout. I love the idea of taking something and trying to do it in real life.

 

Good luck!

[Sabretooth-Kitty]

Hey Kitty,

 

Love the idea of walking/biking the wall! I just re-read the Walking to Mordor post a few days ago, and was thinking about incorporating it into a future challenge, but now seeing your take on this, I'm gonna have to give it some thought to see if I can have fun and get creative with it

 

Good luck with your Quests throughout the Challenge!

Hi Silverwind,

 

Definitely get creative with it, I think you're more likely to stick with it if it's something you're REDICULOUSLY geeky about like I am lol, I think over the course of a few challenges I may travel over more of westeros, as much as possible

 

 

Hello!

 

I’m Hazard, an ambassador for the Assassin Guild. It looks like with the planking you may have goals similar to many in our guild work on, and we’d love to help you reach your goals!

 

If you ever have any questions or need help with anything, I'll happily assist you.  An easy way to get my attention is to use the quote button at the bottom right corner of any of my posts.  I have the forum setting turned on to alert me when somebody quotes me using that button, so it's a quick easy way to let me know you're talking to me.   You can also get in touch with me by posting on my own challenge topic or by using the forum private messenger system (the envelope button at the very top of the screen).

 

Here is a link to more information about the Assassin guild.

And here is a link to the Assassin phonebook with a list of various exercises/skills that guild members are working on for this challenge, as well as links to their challenge topics.

 

There are numerous other people in the Assassin’s guild who you can also get help from.  I recommend stopping by the Assassin's Den – a general chat thread in the guild forum – and introducing yourself.  You can always ask questions there too.

 

In any case, I’ll stop by from time to time to check in with you and offer support.  Good luck!

Hi Hazard,

 

Thanks for stopping by, I wasn't sure where I stood with the guilds to be honest as most seem to focus on specific areas of fitness and I'm not particularly fit in any area yet so I thought adventurer would be where I'm best suited but I'm sure I'll get a feel for it over the course of the challenge

 

This is a super quest. I especially like the "Explore the Wall" goal and ideas for upcoming challenges to be GoT themed. Awesome! (BTW, that would make for a great PVP. I hope somebody takes it and walks/bikes/runs with it...)

 

Glad to see another big, toothy kitty on Nerd Fitness, too - welcome and furry beastie avatars forever! Have a great challenge!

Hi ShadowLion,

 

Good to see another awesome big cat about the place . I'm glad you like the GoT theme, I hope someone makes it an extra challenge as well, then I can win twice hehe

 

Ooooh, walking the wall.  Sounds fun.  Even though you're doing a lot of lower body walking and cycling, don't shy away from compound exercises like squats and lunges.  They're good for core and overall weight loss.  And they'll help you with your other goals.  Just my two cents.

Hi EvillePanda,

 

Thanks for the advise, I do plan to do compound exercises eventually, however I'm currently suffering with fainting spells so I'm focusing on the bike for exercise so I'm not stood up with my heart rate up lol

 

Hi Kitty!

  I'm an Ambassador for the Scouts Guild, and your awesome goal to travel 555.6K this challenge is right up our alley!! In my signature you'll find a link to the Scouts Tavern, a great place to meet fellow endurance athletes/distance junkies. Come by anytime to say hi, get support, or ask any questions you have.

 

I love your GoT inspiration - I find that when I can relate my fitness goals to one of my nerdy interests I really excel. I also eat paleo (when I'm watching what I eat, I won't pretend I do it perfectly all the time) and one of my goals this challenge as well! Please post photos of your yummy meals

 

I'll keep dropping by over the next six weeks to check on you. Good luck in your first NF endeavor!

Hi Kailer,

 

Thanks for stopping by, I think as the challenges go on I'll see how much of a distance junkie I am as I'm hoping I may head to winterfell after the wall, but we shall see.

 

I hadn't considered posting pictures of my meals, will definitely consider it.

 

That's awesome! I was thinking about how to incorporate something Indiana Jones or Uncharted -like into my workout. I love the idea of taking something and trying to do it in real life.

 

Good luck!

Hi TheStarsMyDestination,

 

That'd be cool, let me know if you do, I love how many people have enjoyed the 'song of ice and fire' theme of that goal hehe

[EvillePanda]

Ah, gotcha.  Fair enough.

[Tateman]

Welcome to the challenges!  Walking the Wall sounds like fun  A few challenges back I did the Walk to Mordor challenge with a few people.  I really liked the GoT books.  It would be great if it was all out so I could finish it up haha.

[Sabretooth-Kitty]

Welcome to the challenges!  Walking the Wall sounds like fun  A few challenges back I did the Walk to Mordor challenge with a few people.  I really liked the GoT books.  It would be great if it was all out so I could finish it up haha.

 

I know what you mean, I'm currently on A Dance of Dragons book one and not looking forward to running out of reading material

[Kailer]

Welcome to the first official day of the challenge! I hope you have a great start

[Sabretooth-Kitty]

Woop! Challenge has officially started and I've been 100% dedicated to having something worth while to tell you all (especially the Game of Thrones fans)

 

Day 1:

 

Weight - 141.8

100% Paleo - 1/42

Upper Body Workout - 1/10

Core Workout - 0/10

 

Wall Journey - 27.9km - On my first day I left Eastwatch-by-the-sea and passed Greengaurd.

Chapters of Ice and Fire - 1/42

 

 

Day 2:

 

Weight - 141.6

100% Paleo - 2/42

Upper Body Workout - 1/10

Core Workout - 0/10

Wall Journey - 31.3km today, 59.2km so far - Today I passed The Torches and I'm only 3km from The Long Barrow

Chapters of Ice and Fire - 3/42

[kelizpe]

Hi, Kitty!

 

okay, 1) your name is epic, 2) love the way you are tracking your distance, and 3) I, too, will be focusing more on upper body and core work.

 

I started Dance of Dragons a long time ago, but I haven't picked it up in a long time. I think i'll have to start over because I definitely remember getting lost in the story lines! 

 

Keep up the good work!

[Sabretooth-Kitty]

Hi, Kitty!

 

okay, 1) your name is epic, 2) love the way you are tracking your distance, and 3) I, too, will be focusing more on upper body and core work.

 

I started Dance of Dragons a long time ago, but I haven't picked it up in a long time. I think i'll have to start over because I definitely remember getting lost in the story lines! 

 

Keep up the good work!

Hey Kelizpe,

 

Haha thanks so much, good luck with your core and upper body too

 

You should get back to the reading, they're great, I'm about a third of the way through the first Dance of Dragons book at the moment, I read whilst I'm on my exercise bike and find I work A LOT harder during fight scenes haha.

 

Good luck!

[Devlin]

Woop! Challenge has officially started and I've been 100% dedicated to having something worth while to tell you all (especially the Game of Thrones fans)

Day 1:

Weight - 141.8

100% Paleo - 1/42

Upper Body Workout - 1/10

Core Workout - 0/10

Wall Journey - 27.9km - On my first day I left Eastwatch-by-the-sea and passed Greengaurd.

Chapters of Ice and Fire - 1/42

Day 2:

Weight - 141.6

100% Paleo - 2/42

Upper Body Workout - 1/10

Core Workout - 0/10

Wall Journey - 31.3km today, 59.2km so far - Today I passed The Torches and I'm only 3km from The Long Barrow

Chapters of Ice and Fire - 3/42

Looks like a great first two days, and i really love the walk the wall challenge, brilliant variation on the walk to mordor.

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[Kailer]

Congrats on such a strong start!

[Super Destroyer]

Welcome, and best of luck in your challenge!

[Sabretooth-Kitty]

Looks like a great first two days, and i really love the walk the wall challenge, brilliant variation on the walk to mordor.

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Thanks Devlin!

[Sabretooth-Kitty]

Congrats on such a strong start!

Thanks, I plan to just keep getting stronger hehe

 

Welcome, and best of luck in your challenge!

Thanks! you too!

[Sabretooth-Kitty]

Day 3:

 

Weight - 140.4

100% Paleo - 3/42

Upper Body Workout - 1/10

Core Workout - 1/10

Wall Journey - 25.2km today, 84.4km so far - Today I passed The Long Barrow

Chapters of Ice and Fire - 5/42

 

REALLY enjoying this hehe