L1 Juice Bar

[PachaTisai]

I don't dislike kale.  I found that I had none of the issues I thought I would have.  In fact, I've embraced it.  I used it in place of spinach most of that first week, and found I rarely could tell the difference.

 

Is it a little more bitter and earthy than other veggies?  Sure, but so is a nice dark coffee stout, and I love those too...

[Padfoot]

I just started my first challenge, and I hope I did it right--it's here, if anyone wants to see. 

 

My question is--can I do the mini quests even though I didn't start in week one? Do you have to do them THAT week, or can you come back to them?

[FunshineBear]

I've never tried kale but you guys really aren't selling me on it. Why eat a vegetable you don't like when there are so many delicious ones?

 

It's crazy how good kale is for you. But dark leafy greens in general are really good for you, so I don't know if I'll make it a regular part of my pantry. It's just very bitter and strong flavored, which some people really like. Not my thing, though.

 

I did try it sauteed with bacon, garlic, lemon, and red pepper, and it was halfway decent. But I still had to take a bite with something else to make it go down. I'll probably stick with chard from now on.

[Lalie Fanyarendil]

I finally tried massaging the kale and I thought it helped. I read somewhere that kale starts tasting really lousy if it's overcooked too much, and I think that's what I was doing trying to get it softer.

 

There's a recipe in my heavy metal cookbook that calls for sauteing the kale for 3-4 minutes, then throwing a bit of water in and letting it steam 3-4 minutes. I liked the resulting texture.

[Randa Rooskie]

I like my kale the same way I like my eggplant: With its flavor masked by something that actually tastes good...  I'll blend it into a morning smoothie and smother the kale-ness with fruit, but that's about as far as my relationship with the deep-green veggie goes.  

 

Also, I've been tagged as a prospective ranger candidate for my running goals no doubt, but deep down inside I'm pretty sure there are ninja skills waiting to awaken.  I've taken martial arts before (quite a while before...).  Plus I've watched Kung Foo Panda at LEAST 20 times... Do you think I might qualify for monk-ness?  Running is really more of a therapy for me than anything else.  And... come on... 20 times... You can start me at level Zero!

[jody]

I dunno if I'm more nerd, or more dork.  I'm leaning towards dork.  Nerds are way cooler than dorks.  Smarter, too.  I seem to lack the smarts that most nerds have.  Anyways, I'm new and looking to figure this whole thing out.  I gotta get those neat-o status bars for my signature!  I'm not very familiar with forums and chats and whatnot, havning never done that stuff before.  I've been overly sheltered.  Haha.  Anyways, um, I want to put those status things in my signature, for my challenges.  I posted a challenge, but I don't know how to link to my challenge in my signature, either.  And I don't have a guild yet, though I think I'm an adventurer (for now).  I assume so, anyway.  Um, and I need lotsa pep talkin' pals, cuz I don't wanna give up on myself anymore.  I'm done being a slug.  I wanna find my inner dragon.  ;-)

[ChristArtist]

@randa....no tag is binding...don't worry about the guild just yet. ..focus on getting a challenge under your belt.

Once you complete this challenge, if you want to be a monk. ..you are a monk!

If you want to run, you can check out scouts!

Rangers do a little of everything, adventurers enjoy the adventure of trying new things!

But don't worry about that until week 6!

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[ChristArtist]

@jle....the best way I've found to get great peptalking friends is in the accountabilibuddies.

.check out some of the level 1 groups. ..or choose some friends here.

One thing, in nf, we do not use negative self talk. ..if dork is derogatory to you, please don't use it!

And, you are here. ..therefore..you are a nerd...and being part of nerd fitness makes you cool!

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[ChasingBoston]

@jle....the best way I've found to get great peptalking friends is in the accountabilibuddies.

.check out some of the level 1 groups. ..or choose some friends here.

One thing, in nf, we do not use negative self talk. ..if dork is derogatory to you, please don't use it!

And, you are here. ..therefore..you are a nerd...and being part of nerd fitness makes you cool!

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I'll second the comments above JLE.

I'm a nerd, a geek and a dork and damn proud of it.

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[Blaidd]

I just started my first challenge, and I hope I did it right--it's here, if anyone wants to see. 

 

My question is--can I do the mini quests even though I didn't start in week one? Do you have to do them THAT week, or can you come back to them?

mini quests are completely optional, so you can do them or don't do them or do them in the most random order.  Doesn't matter

[ChristArtist]

Especially here in level 1...other guilds may build upon them in order, but here, it's all optional!

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[Alocin]

Hi all - I'm Alocin - joining in on a level 1 quest on the premise it's better late than never.

I feel like I'm falling at the first hurdle though! I can't figure out how to format a signature... All the help documentation I've seen seems to show a toolbar that helps format your signature, but that doesn't seem to show for me. (I'm using a tablet, if that makes any difference.)

Any help gratefully accepted!

[IceGiant355]

To get the nifty toolbar you'll have to be on a computer I suspect. It doesn't show up on my tablet either.

[Alocin]

Thanks. Glad it's not just my technological ineptitude!

[Alexandrite]

Getting ready for week 3 mentally. Can't wait to see how things pan out for our "hump week"! *cue camel scene*

Anyone need encouragement? This Tapatalk app is pretty nifty so I can keep up on subscribed threads. Just wish it showed animated GIFs!!

- Mobile communication granted.

[alienjenn]

some of the animated gifs will show if you click on them... 

[Blaidd]

Hi all - I'm Alocin - joining in on a level 1 quest on the premise it's better late than never.

I feel like I'm falling at the first hurdle though! I can't figure out how to format a signature... All the help documentation I've seen seems to show a toolbar that helps format your signature, but that doesn't seem to show for me. (I'm using a tablet, if that makes any difference.)

Any help gratefully accepted!

There's a mini quest that should help you. Check out the L1 mini dungeons.

 

That being said the latest dungeon is up. 

[jody]

First week: Goal 1 :done 2/3 bodyweight sessions. Final one tomorrow.

Goal 2: Did HIIT session today.

Goal 3: Haven't eaten flour, rice, potatoes or drunk beer. Very little sugar. Decided that dark chocolate fits my definition of Paleo. This is role-playing, right? 70%+ chocolate once in a while is obviously necessary for my character's survival. As is coffee, but more like once every couple of hours. Black no sugar, no sweetener though.

I'm calling that a win.

Dark Chocolate is definately on my approved kinda-paleo list, too.  Definitely necessary for my survival.  :-)

[Alexandrite]

Rock the present, so you can be free in the future. This song remix got me through my Monday, hope it helps some of you too. <3 me some Daft Punk.

 

Rerezzed: Legacy - The Glitch Mob/ Daft Punk Derezzed Remix

[Chris-Tien Jinn]

Awesome reminder of one of my favs!!!

[ChristArtist]

Dark Chocolate is definately on my approved kinda-paleo list, too. Definitely necessary for my survival. :-)

Ghridelli(sp) chocolate has chips that come in 60% dark chocolate. the serving size is 14-16 for 6 g of sugar...and you can split it up over the whole day - and they are large enough to melt in your mouth, and you may get to where you only need one or two!

it's my nutritionists' one exception for us in a sugar detox!

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[MasterNinja62]

Well I kinda am late to the party but wanted to say hello. Also wanted to ask where I should begin as I am now mid challange.

 

 

-Ninja

[driscool]

No chocolate at all this week. PLenty of cheese though, and I made a dressing for a red cabbage, carrot, onion and celery slaw-style salad with a teaspoonful of mustard and a teaspoonful of honey (as well as olive oil, salt and vinegar). Cavemen could eat honey though right. I just don't have to get stung by bees or fight a grizzly bear for it.

[alienjenn]

Well I kinda am late to the party but wanted to say hello. Also wanted to ask where I should begin as I am now mid challange.

 

 

-Ninja

 

 

start by figuring out some goals!!

[ChristArtist]

Well I kinda am late to the party but wanted to say hello. Also wanted to ask where I should begin as I am now mid challange.

-Ninja

Hi ninja -

go to the beginning of the level 1 thread - read the rules, and set up a challenge thread. Then, head over to the dungeon - where Blaidd has posted some great challenges to help get things set up.

This is week three - and as far as I understand, if you stick with it to the end of this 6 weeks, you will level up and get to join a guild!

If you have any questions, Blaidd, me, any ambassador or guild leader or anyone that seems to have some numbers in their postings(indicating a bit of experience) - ask!

The juice bar is for us to ask questions, the dungeon is where we are learning things about the forums...and then, you can choose anyone to follow, and get connected!

Welcome!

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