captncid Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Hi all!! I'm excited to finally be here! For a little background, here was my last challenge.http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/53877-captncid-is-it-hot-in-here-or-is-it-just-me/Now, for the main event!Quest 1: salute the morning! (+5 DEX)In my quest to move more like a professional practitioner of parkour, I need to increase my overall range of motion in all my joints. The plan: 5 full sun salutations and 5 30 second bridges first thing of the day. Pass = at least 30 times over the challenge.Quest 2: seriously decrease daily intake of energy drinks. +5 CONI currently drink an average of 4 16 oz energy drinks per day. An unfortunate byproduct of overworking myself for years.The plan: decrease by 1 drink a day per week until down to only 1 per day.Pass = 1 energy drink per day for at least 7 days in a row.Quest 3: achieve level 7 in the NF Academy.+ 2 STR, + 3 STAI am currently a lvl 5 assassin with 288/300 exp in the academy.I will do my best to post as much as I can during the challenge, however I can almost guarantee it won't be everyday. I will keep track in a notebook and post pics of the pages here!Now, to start the challenge off, a little inspiration! 1 Quote Level 8 Scottish Highland AssassinStr 20/ Dex 10/ Sta 15/ Con 17/ Wis 20/ Cha 13"Most of the things worth doing have been declared impossible before they were done."Daily Battle Log My Fitness Pal Fitbit Facebook Link to post
alienjenn Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 moving day!! Quote Level 10.4 Wood-Elf, Ranger - specializing in demon fighting "doing the impossible since 2012 :D" - Librarian of Doom facebook battle log level 50 WOOT Backstory CNF2014 current (not challenge - doing a battle log this time) Spoiler * This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice in it and be glad. God, The Bible. * Do or do not, there is no try. - Yoda * There are three options in this life; be good, get good, or give up. -- House * Never take counsel of your fears. Stonewall Jackson. * level 50 isn't gonna just POOF happen - alienjenn, NF IRC chatroom * I'm not about to give up - Because I heard you say - There's gonna be brighter days… I won't stop, I'll keep my head up - No, I'm not here to stay ... - I just might bend but I won't break - As long as I can see your face - When life won't play along - And right keeps going wrong - And I can't seem to find my way - I know where I am found - So I won't let it drag me down - Oh, I'll keep dancing anyway - Mercy Me - Move Link to post
Blaidd Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 well done Quote Half Faerie (Sidhe) Scout | Black Belt Kitchen Ninja "A positive attitude will not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort" - Herm Albright You're welcome to skype me (audriwolf) too but let me know who you are My challenge Link to post
karinajean Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 nice!hey do you have a smartphone? I just found an app that makes it super easy to track how much caffeine I'm drinking, it's the jawbone up coffee app.but I know your notepad works super well too. Quote 2014! #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 | #5 2015! #6 | #7 | #8 | #9 | #10 | #11 | #12 | 2016! #13 | #14 | #15 | #16 | #17 | #18 | #19 | #20 | #21 | #22 | #23 | 2017! #24 | #25 | #26 | #27 | #28 | #29 | #30 | #31 | #32 | #33 | 2018! #34 | #35 | #36 | #37v1 | #37v2 | 2019! #38 | #39 | #40 | reference materials | academy battle log mermaid ninja assassin. on a motorcycle. with swords. and knitting needles. and kittens. Link to post
captncid Posted November 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 nice!hey do you have a smartphone? I just found an app that makes it super easy to track how much caffeine I'm drinking, it's the jawbone up coffee app.but I know your notepad works super well too. I do. I shall check the app out.Note: No trees were harmed in the sending of this message, however a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. Quote Level 8 Scottish Highland AssassinStr 20/ Dex 10/ Sta 15/ Con 17/ Wis 20/ Cha 13"Most of the things worth doing have been declared impossible before they were done."Daily Battle Log My Fitness Pal Fitbit Facebook Link to post
captncid Posted November 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Hi! It was a crazy week, however here is the update!Week 1, day 1Week 1, day 2Week 1, day 3Week 1, day 4Week 1, day 5Week 1, day 6I'm leaving for vacation on Wednesday and will be gone for a week. I'm not sure if I'll be able to post while I'm there, however I'll bring my notebook with me!Note: No trees were harmed in the sending of this message, however a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. 1 Quote Level 8 Scottish Highland AssassinStr 20/ Dex 10/ Sta 15/ Con 17/ Wis 20/ Cha 13"Most of the things worth doing have been declared impossible before they were done."Daily Battle Log My Fitness Pal Fitbit Facebook Link to post
Blaidd Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 I'm sure that you'll manage to get your energy drinks down, just keep trying And have fun wherever you're going. 1 Quote Half Faerie (Sidhe) Scout | Black Belt Kitchen Ninja "A positive attitude will not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort" - Herm Albright You're welcome to skype me (audriwolf) too but let me know who you are My challenge Link to post
captncid Posted November 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 I'm sure that you'll manage to get your energy drinks down, just keep trying And have fun wherever you're going.I will. I am going to Rivera Maya in Mexico. Time to chill on the beach for a week! I'll take pictures. Note: No trees were harmed in the sending of this message, however a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. 1 Quote Level 8 Scottish Highland AssassinStr 20/ Dex 10/ Sta 15/ Con 17/ Wis 20/ Cha 13"Most of the things worth doing have been declared impossible before they were done."Daily Battle Log My Fitness Pal Fitbit Facebook Link to post
Glacier Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Do you have something to substitute for the energy drinks? Maybe kombucha, or sparkling water? Quote Link to post
karinajean Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Have a great trip!Sent from my iPhone while riding a unicorn through the cosmos. 1 Quote 2014! #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 | #5 2015! #6 | #7 | #8 | #9 | #10 | #11 | #12 | 2016! #13 | #14 | #15 | #16 | #17 | #18 | #19 | #20 | #21 | #22 | #23 | 2017! #24 | #25 | #26 | #27 | #28 | #29 | #30 | #31 | #32 | #33 | 2018! #34 | #35 | #36 | #37v1 | #37v2 | 2019! #38 | #39 | #40 | reference materials | academy battle log mermaid ninja assassin. on a motorcycle. with swords. and knitting needles. and kittens. Link to post
captncid Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Do you have something to substitute for the energy drinks? Maybe kombucha, or sparkling water?Not as if yet. It may come down to cold turkey on my trip, even though I can get a red bull whenever. Nice part about vacation is I don't have to really be anywhere. Note: No trees were harmed in the sending of this message, however a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. Quote Level 8 Scottish Highland AssassinStr 20/ Dex 10/ Sta 15/ Con 17/ Wis 20/ Cha 13"Most of the things worth doing have been declared impossible before they were done."Daily Battle Log My Fitness Pal Fitbit Facebook Link to post
captncid Posted November 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Greetings from Riviera Maya in Mexico!! I do have wifi down here, so I'll be able to update some. First, let's get the update out of the way. Week 1, Day 7: Week 2, Day 1: Week 2, Day 2: Week 2, Day 3: Week 2, Day 4: Week 2, Day 5: I've had some time so far to rest and de stress. Here is the view from my balcony: Absolutely awesome! The most exciting thing about this trip is I get to mark off a quest from my epic quest list: zip lining through the jungle. My wife approached me wanting to conquer some fears and asked if I'd be willing to go with her on that one. Of course! We are going here: http://www.xplor.travel I'm going to do my best to get an epic shot in my NF shirt and send it into the NF team. It should be fun!! I'll update again as soon as I can! Note: No trees were harmed in the sending of this message, however a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. 1 Quote Level 8 Scottish Highland AssassinStr 20/ Dex 10/ Sta 15/ Con 17/ Wis 20/ Cha 13"Most of the things worth doing have been declared impossible before they were done."Daily Battle Log My Fitness Pal Fitbit Facebook Link to post
Glacier Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Looks like a brilliant place to rest and destress I'm so curious about the Sharpie-looking marks on your notebook...And looking forward to possible zipline pics! Doing any snorkeling? Quote Link to post
captncid Posted November 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Looks like a brilliant place to rest and destress I'm so curious about the Sharpie-looking marks on your notebook... And looking forward to possible zipline pics! Doing any snorkeling?The sharpie marks are courtesy of my 5 year old son. I'm just working around them. I'll do my best with pictures, from the sounds of it, I'll have to get a waterproof camera for the day. No snorkeling, at least not yet... Note: No trees were harmed in the sending of this message, however a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. 1 Quote Level 8 Scottish Highland AssassinStr 20/ Dex 10/ Sta 15/ Con 17/ Wis 20/ Cha 13"Most of the things worth doing have been declared impossible before they were done."Daily Battle Log My Fitness Pal Fitbit Facebook Link to post
karinajean Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Have an awesome trip! It is GORGEOUS there. (And I was sure those marks were a kid thing! [emoji12])Sent from my iPhone while riding a unicorn through the cosmos. 1 Quote 2014! #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 | #5 2015! #6 | #7 | #8 | #9 | #10 | #11 | #12 | 2016! #13 | #14 | #15 | #16 | #17 | #18 | #19 | #20 | #21 | #22 | #23 | 2017! #24 | #25 | #26 | #27 | #28 | #29 | #30 | #31 | #32 | #33 | 2018! #34 | #35 | #36 | #37v1 | #37v2 | 2019! #38 | #39 | #40 | reference materials | academy battle log mermaid ninja assassin. on a motorcycle. with swords. and knitting needles. and kittens. Link to post
captncid Posted November 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Have an awesome trip! It is GORGEOUS there. (And I was sure those marks were a kid thing! [emoji12])Sent from my iPhone while riding a unicorn through the cosmos.Will do! And Note: No trees were harmed in the sending of this message, however a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. Quote Level 8 Scottish Highland AssassinStr 20/ Dex 10/ Sta 15/ Con 17/ Wis 20/ Cha 13"Most of the things worth doing have been declared impossible before they were done."Daily Battle Log My Fitness Pal Fitbit Facebook Link to post
captncid Posted November 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 I'm back!!! Now it is big update time!!Week 2, Day 6Week 2, Day 7Week 3, Day 1Week 3, Day 2Week 3, Day 3Week 3, Day 4Week 3, Day 5As you may notice, I have gone over a week straight with only 1 energy drink per day. When I was in Mexico, I was able to simply cut down to the amount I wanted. The strange thing was I got sick a few times while I was down there and my mood would sour very quickly. I figured I just ate something that disagreed with me since I did not drink the water down there and just shrugged it off. The feeling followed me home and I started to get cravings for cigarettes again. I found this extremely odd and spent a good chunk of the day figuring out why I would crave a cigarette because of cutting down on energy drinks. I found out that not only did I cut out a significant amount of caffeine from my diet, I also cut a huge amount of sugar out. I assumed since I used to smoke and my body was aware it was a stimulant was why I was craving tobacco. I found out when they process tobacco, they dip the leaves in a sugar solution to make it somewhat palatable. I was craving the SUGAR!! I'm sure as well the stimulant as well. So I may increase my consumption of energy drinks temporarily and then cut back down so it doesn't freak my system out so bad.Note: No trees were harmed in the sending of this message, however a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. 1 Quote Level 8 Scottish Highland AssassinStr 20/ Dex 10/ Sta 15/ Con 17/ Wis 20/ Cha 13"Most of the things worth doing have been declared impossible before they were done."Daily Battle Log My Fitness Pal Fitbit Facebook Link to post
captncid Posted November 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Now some Mexico pics! I didn't get many since I was so busy, however I got a few. Here is the park where we went zip lining. It was awesome!One if the linesMy awesome wife conquering some fearsAnother shot from one of the towersMe coming in on a lineFor the Rebellion!Of course, my favorite little guyNote: No trees were harmed in the sending of this message, however a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. 1 Quote Level 8 Scottish Highland AssassinStr 20/ Dex 10/ Sta 15/ Con 17/ Wis 20/ Cha 13"Most of the things worth doing have been declared impossible before they were done."Daily Battle Log My Fitness Pal Fitbit Facebook Link to post
Glacier Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Made me think of ewoks Looks super fun! 1 Quote Link to post
captncid Posted November 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Made me think of ewoks Looks super fun!It was a blast. The cool part about the park is about 65% of it is underground. We also did an underground river swim and underground raft tour as well. Too dark for pics however extremely cool!!Note: No trees were harmed in the sending of this message, however a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. Quote Level 8 Scottish Highland AssassinStr 20/ Dex 10/ Sta 15/ Con 17/ Wis 20/ Cha 13"Most of the things worth doing have been declared impossible before they were done."Daily Battle Log My Fitness Pal Fitbit Facebook Link to post
Elastigirl Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Amazing trip! Give your wife a NF WOOT for ziplining and conquering fears! 1 Quote Wisdom- 13.5 Dexterity- 10 Charisma- 11 Strength- 12 Constitution-10 Elastigirl Just Living Life - January 3 to February 6 New Year Challenge! - Nerd Fitness Rebellion "The chief goal of living is not to merely stay alive" Mike Rowe Link to post
karinajean Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 looks like a super awesome vacation! glad you had a great time! and that is CRAZY about the sugar and the tobacco! 1 Quote 2014! #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 | #5 2015! #6 | #7 | #8 | #9 | #10 | #11 | #12 | 2016! #13 | #14 | #15 | #16 | #17 | #18 | #19 | #20 | #21 | #22 | #23 | 2017! #24 | #25 | #26 | #27 | #28 | #29 | #30 | #31 | #32 | #33 | 2018! #34 | #35 | #36 | #37v1 | #37v2 | 2019! #38 | #39 | #40 | reference materials | academy battle log mermaid ninja assassin. on a motorcycle. with swords. and knitting needles. and kittens. Link to post
captncid Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 looks like a super awesome vacation! glad you had a great time!and that is CRAZY about the sugar and the tobacco!It was a fantastic trip.I thought the tobacco stuff was crazy as well!Update later today. Until then, here is some ice parkour!http://youtu.be/nmtpngSjKqENote: No trees were harmed in the sending of this message, however a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. Quote Level 8 Scottish Highland AssassinStr 20/ Dex 10/ Sta 15/ Con 17/ Wis 20/ Cha 13"Most of the things worth doing have been declared impossible before they were done."Daily Battle Log My Fitness Pal Fitbit Facebook Link to post
captncid Posted December 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Sorry for the long time away, it's been a little nuts lately.Week 3, Day 5Week 3, Day 6Week 3, Day 7Week 4, Day 1Week 4, Day 2Week 4, Day 3Week 4, Day 4Week 4, Day 5Week 4, Day 6Week 4, Day 7Week 5, Day 1Note: No trees were harmed in the sending of this message, however a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. Quote Level 8 Scottish Highland AssassinStr 20/ Dex 10/ Sta 15/ Con 17/ Wis 20/ Cha 13"Most of the things worth doing have been declared impossible before they were done."Daily Battle Log My Fitness Pal Fitbit Facebook Link to post
captncid Posted December 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Update time!!!Week 5, Day 2Week 5, Day 3Week 5, Day 4Week 5, Day 5Week 5, Day 6Week 5, Day 7Week 6, Day 1Week 6, Day 2Week 6, Day 3Note: No trees were harmed in the sending of this message, however a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. Quote Level 8 Scottish Highland AssassinStr 20/ Dex 10/ Sta 15/ Con 17/ Wis 20/ Cha 13"Most of the things worth doing have been declared impossible before they were done."Daily Battle Log My Fitness Pal Fitbit Facebook Link to post
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