Spikings Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Go for it, it sounds awesome! I hope to go on a colour run or a general 5k marathon sometime, sounds like a lot of fun. Make sure you get some pictures! Quote NF Challenges! 2015 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2016 | 4 | 5 | 2017 | 6 | 7 | tumblr art | deviantart | twitter Link to comment
Companion Posted February 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Survived body pump. Per instructions, stayed only half the class since it was my first time. Next time, 45 min. once in the class, it is not nearly as intimidating as the videos. I do have some concern about the pace not being well suited to good form. The instructor did make several form comments, but there just is not enough time to necessarily make adjustments between movements. It is interesting, & I believe I will go at least a few more times. Overall, I do prefer stronglifts' self determined pace, but it is good to be challenged once in a while. Quote Battle Log Challenges: 1, 2 Link to comment
Companion Posted February 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Non scale victory: (TMI) Hubby said last night that I was more flexible during fun-time. He was pretty impressed. 1 Quote Battle Log Challenges: 1, 2 Link to comment
erosan Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 now that triumphs a PR in weight lifting. Real life applications of your efforts FTW 1 Quote "Unfocused" Wizard // Rationalist of the order of Bayes Lvl 5 Assassin. Lvl 33 Jack of all trades. 7 STR|6 DEX|7 STA|7 CON|16 WIS|8 CHA Current challenge Wizard in the making: ero san's continuing road of magic My drawings Sketchbook, Other afiliations The Loft Link to comment
Companion Posted February 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Stopped in at the new gun shop near my house. Signed up for their self defense class when it gets rolling, and the ladies shooting club.And cancelled my weight watchers. Going to funnel that money into gainzzz not losses. Quote Battle Log Challenges: 1, 2 Link to comment
mbitely2004 Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Yay for self defense! And shooting.. I love shooting. Quote Race: Human - Class: RecruitChallenges 1 2[Lvl 2 | STR 1 | DEX 3 | STA 3| CON 5| WIS 3| CHA 1] Link to comment
Companion Posted February 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Oh dear Jesus. Sore day today. Glad I didn't stay for the whole body pump class. Quote Battle Log Challenges: 1, 2 Link to comment
Companion Posted February 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 I heart my foam roller. Quote Battle Log Challenges: 1, 2 Link to comment
Companion Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Today is definitely rest day 2. Quote Battle Log Challenges: 1, 2 Link to comment
Companion Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 My scale says I am up two pounds. I don't know if that is from having seconds on dinner last night, or if my menses is approaching. I think I should blame Aunt flo. Quote Battle Log Challenges: 1, 2 Link to comment
Companion Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 I just decided to become a travel agent this year. So that will be in my next challenge. Woot! Quote Battle Log Challenges: 1, 2 Link to comment
Companion Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Hot yoga tonight. Just chugging away at it. Quote Battle Log Challenges: 1, 2 Link to comment
Companion Posted February 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Yoga parking was full so I went to the gym for 5x5 instead. I like the scale there! Got my form corrected (for safety, and grateful for it) on barbell row. I need to remember to bend my knees because I can't keep my back flat with locked knees.Tomorrow shooting after work. Quote Battle Log Challenges: 1, 2 Link to comment
Companion Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Range time with Gunpowder Gals. I learned a ton! Quote Battle Log Challenges: 1, 2 Link to comment
Companion Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 I've been so tired lately. Can't wait to sleep in tomorrow. I think I will go straight from work to the gym, because if I get home and sit down I probably won't get up again. Quote Battle Log Challenges: 1, 2 Link to comment
Companion Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Squat 45Press 45Deadlift 75 Quote Battle Log Challenges: 1, 2 Link to comment
Companion Posted February 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Yay for sleeping in and a rest day. Tomorrow is my last workout and evaluation of my six weeks. Quote Battle Log Challenges: 1, 2 Link to comment
Companion Posted February 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Master goal: conscious, deliberate, and enthusiastic participation in life. Also, being a BAMF.Goal 1: movement - Body weight workout 3 days a weekBonus - less ordinary workouts (swim, rock climb) twice during challenge cycle, to switch it upResult: 4 weeks I had 3 workouts. 2 weeks I had 2 workouts (once due to laziness, once to DOMS.) Overall A- … However, I escalated from bodyweight workouts to dumbbell and finally barbell. So I'm upgrading that shit to an A. + 10 points. Bonus stuff was easy, since our cruise was already planned. (I kind of stacked the deck in my own favor so I would have some easy successes.) Went ziplining, scuba diving 2x, ruin climbing, etc. And I'm going swimming today. So 5 occurrences + 15 bonus points.Goal 2: intake - Stick within weight watchers points and improve quality of food in those pointsBonus - h2O consumption or tea, no sodaResult: I gave up weight watchers during this challenge. I want to focus less on what I lose and more on what I gain in terms of functional strength. I also would rather spend that money on activities! I am starting to look more at calories, with a future goal of learning about macros. I drank a couple of sodas, but started ordering hot tea when we go out. Minimal chocolate. Overall I feel like I would deserve a B. +5 pointsGoal 3: badassery - Learn to strip, clean, and reassemble my weapon without assistanceBonus - range time once during challenge cycleAlthough I did attempt this, I don't really have it down yet. So on a pass/fail basis, I would have to give myself a fail. But I don't think that a real attempt deserves a fail. So I'm gonna give myself a C. I now have a pretty good idea of how it all comes apart and goes together, but I need to continue to work on it. +1 Bonus: I did go to the range and do dryfire exercises and practice with a serts laser pistol. I've joined the Gunpowder Gals local chapter, and am thinking about working towards pistol competition in the future. So +3.Goal 4: possibilities - Work towards standards (17 min 1.5 mile run, 14 pushups, 29 situps) for possible reenlistment. Bonus: research all necessary steps - do I have to repeat ASVAB, etc? Meet with recruiters. Line up ducks.Result: Wow, no points for me.. not even bonus points because I showed up but the recruiter had a family emergency and I never rescheduled. Hubby and I talked about this, and the earliest I would reenlist would be 6 months or even a year, so I kind of gave up the standards and just focused on getting stronger through weight lifting. Then now I've started thinking about going in as an officer instead, which would give me a tad more delay but better pay. As long as we don't move to Germany, which we won't know till at least fall, etc. More about that thought process in the next challenge.. the situation is very much in flux. In the meantime, thoughts of reenlistment kept me motivated, but I didn't actually close any of the gaps. +0 Total - 34 points. Yay, $34 bucks to spend on something silly! Or, perhaps, put it towards some weights?! Measurements and scale stuff: I didn't weigh and measure right at the start of this. Start data is from 12/15. But I lost 2 inches off my waist, 2 off my hips, and am down 6.5 lbs as of this morning. The shape of my thighs, rear, and upper arms is changing. Takeaways: I'm realizing how much my goals really change over just a month and a half. I found out how many cheap and free workout deals there are in town. I managed to be consistent while traveling. And I'm already thinking about my next set of goals. I really like this format! And appreciate all of you. Quote Battle Log Challenges: 1, 2 Link to comment
starsapart Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 So much awesome here!!!!!!!!! I may be biased, but departing from WW points to macros is a wonderful choice. If you ever want to talk macros with someone, hit me up. I'm a huge proponent of IIFYM eating, and it's been a lifesaver for me..... plus super effective for weight loss and increased energy I hope to see you rocking it out again in the next challenge! Are you already planning it? Or am I the only freak who writes my challenges up weeks in advance.....? 1 Quote 🎪current challenge🎪 challenge archive: 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 instagram | goodreads "Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world." - Voltaire Link to comment
Companion Posted February 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 I am planning! Almost got it all together. Will post it tomorrow. We start tomorrow right? Quote Battle Log Challenges: 1, 2 Link to comment
Phoenix Rising Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Yes, starts tomorrow (Monday). Just seems like half the assassins are early! 1 Quote Fitness: Self defence, Yoga, Meditation. As of July 16 dumbell weight training. Other interests: Pre hospital medicine, Role playing, Sci-fi / fantasy, Cooking, Dog. First Challenge Second Challenge Third Challenge Link to comment
Chris-Tien Jinn Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Yes, starts tomorrow (Monday). Just seems like half the assassins are early! Some people start on Sunday, since that's the beginning of the week in their mind. Either way is fine!! Quote Level 63 Human ... Oath of Ancients Paladin "We are better than we know, if we can be made to see it, [then] for the rest of our lives, we'll be unwilling to settle for less." - Kurt Hahn STR: 14 | DEX: 14| CON: 17 | INT: 17 | WIS: 17 | CHA: 14 Link to comment
erosan Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 I started a week ago, as I have little use for the break between challenges… but of course, official tracking begins tomorrow for me. Quote "Unfocused" Wizard // Rationalist of the order of Bayes Lvl 5 Assassin. Lvl 33 Jack of all trades. 7 STR|6 DEX|7 STA|7 CON|16 WIS|8 CHA Current challenge Wizard in the making: ero san's continuing road of magic My drawings Sketchbook, Other afiliations The Loft Link to comment
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