fultonator Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 2014 was the worst year of my life. I am hoping to start off 2015 with something positive. I've been gone from NF for a while - I tried to do a challenge at the end of 2014 but wasn't emotionally ready yet. So I'm starting all over again, returning to Adventurers, and keeping this challenge very simple. Normally I have quite specific goals which are easy to measure, but this time I am more focused on how I feel and on doing things for my wellbeing - whether physical, mental, or emotional and I am choosing goals which are a bit broader. This will allow me to do things for myself without worrying about sticking to specific activities... i.e. I don't want to beat myself up because I didn't do my 30 minute walk today, if doing something else was going to make me feel better. With that in mind, although I will be keeping weight stats, weight loss is not my primary goal for this challenge. General wellbeing is my goal. Starting StatsWeight: 199 lbsChest: 43" Waist: 35"Hips: 44 1/4" Main Quest To take care of myself. Daily Goals: 1) Do something good for my body Ex: A hike, yoga, dancing+ 1 STA, + 1 STR, + 1 DEX 2) Do something good for my mind - Mental wellbeing has been a major hurdle for me recently.Ex: Read, write, do a puzzle+ 2 WIS, + 1 CHA 3) Do something to relax - January looks to be quite busy and stressful in my job so I need to take time to combat that stress and not let it overwhelm me.Ex: Bubble bath, massage, music+ 2 CON, + 1 STA Certain activities could overlap these categories; my main concern is making sure I take care of my physical and mental wellbeing everyday and make time to relax and decompress. Grading Scheme Every time I do something for my wellbeing, I earn 1 point. A = 110+ pointsB = 90+ points C = 75+ points D = 60+ points F = less than 60 points --- "I want her to be a flapper, because flappers are brave and gay and beautiful." - Zelda Fitzgerald Quote FultonatorHuman Assassin Level 5 STR 5 | DEX 6 | STA 7 | CON 6 | WIS 12 | CHA 5 Current Challenge Past Challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 "I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself." - Mikhail Baryshnikov Link to comment
Countess D'If Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 2014 seriously sucked. Glad you are feeling ready to start getting back on your feet. 1 Quote My Blog | To-Read | @i_ate_the_bar | fitbit Link to comment
fultonator Posted January 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Day 1 Report 1) Do something good for my body 10 (knee) push-upsAlso tracked my eating and was 57 cal under goal. Was also 32 carbs under, 4 fat under, but 7 protein, which is great as I normally have trouble getting enough protein - thanks, beans! 2) Do something good for my mind Read about 45 minutes or so. 3) Do something to relaxWent to my brother's house and played a board game with my niece, cousin, and mother. Really helped me decompress. We all had a good laugh. Total points so far: 3 I've decided to reflect not only on what went well each day, but on things that I can try to improve the next day, or throughout the week. So each day I will try to find "something to work on". Something to work on:Had a lot of trouble falling asleep last night. I might have had too much screen time before bed, so something to work on is getting off electronics an hour before bedtime and see if that helps. Might also brew a herbal tea or do some nighttime yoga. Quote FultonatorHuman Assassin Level 5 STR 5 | DEX 6 | STA 7 | CON 6 | WIS 12 | CHA 5 Current Challenge Past Challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 "I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself." - Mikhail Baryshnikov Link to comment
fultonator Posted January 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Day 2 Report Yesterday was a rough day - car troubles first thing in the morning and had to be brought in to garage, then I forgot my water bottle in the car so had none for work, had to work late... Despite that, I think I did OK with goals. I have to keep reminding myself that I don't have to get 3 points EVERY single day. 1) Do something good for my body Didn't really do this. Was 117 calories over and nowhere near enough protein. 2) Do something good for my mind Read before bed 3) Do something to relaxMade Mr. Fultonator give me a back rub, complete with nice smelling massage oil. Points: 2Total points so far: 5 Something to work on:Still had some trouble sleeping. This week I will try to focus on a nice bedtime routine; would love to make it a habit. Quote FultonatorHuman Assassin Level 5 STR 5 | DEX 6 | STA 7 | CON 6 | WIS 12 | CHA 5 Current Challenge Past Challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 "I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself." - Mikhail Baryshnikov Link to comment
fultonator Posted January 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Day 3 Report 1) Do something good for my body Walked during lunch time and walked to a meeting I had in the evening (was originally going to drive as it was -25, but it warmed to -12 so I walked since the meeting spot was only 5 minutes from my place). 2) Do something good for my mind Read before bed 3) Do something to relaxFriends is now on Netflix, do I came home after my meeting a vegged for an hour. Points: 3Total points so far: 8 Something to work on:Sleep was better but still needs a bit of improvement. I'm hoping by the weekend I will have a solid routine. Quote FultonatorHuman Assassin Level 5 STR 5 | DEX 6 | STA 7 | CON 6 | WIS 12 | CHA 5 Current Challenge Past Challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 "I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself." - Mikhail Baryshnikov Link to comment
fultonator Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Day 4 Report Rough work day. Rough day in general. 1) Do something good for my body - 2) Do something good for my mind Practiced piano for the first time in a very very long time 3) Do something to relax- Points: 1Total points so far: 9 Something to work on:Time management Quote FultonatorHuman Assassin Level 5 STR 5 | DEX 6 | STA 7 | CON 6 | WIS 12 | CHA 5 Current Challenge Past Challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 "I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself." - Mikhail Baryshnikov Link to comment
fultonator Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Day 5 Report 1) Do something good for my body about 45 minutes of walking today - my husband and I walked around downtown at lunch to put up posters for our swing dance club's upcoming event. 2) Do something good for my mind - 3) Do something to relaxRead quite a bit of my book Points: 2Total points so far: 11 1 Quote FultonatorHuman Assassin Level 5 STR 5 | DEX 6 | STA 7 | CON 6 | WIS 12 | CHA 5 Current Challenge Past Challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 "I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself." - Mikhail Baryshnikov Link to comment
fultonator Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Day 6 Report Had to work today - I was facilitating a workshop. Good news is part of the workshop was outside which meant I was able to get a wee bit of exercise. 1) Do something good for my body Walking / being outdoors 2) Do something good for my mind Board game night with the family 3) Do something to relaxnot so much. I was a bit high strung today Points: 2Total points so far: 13 Quote FultonatorHuman Assassin Level 5 STR 5 | DEX 6 | STA 7 | CON 6 | WIS 12 | CHA 5 Current Challenge Past Challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 "I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself." - Mikhail Baryshnikov Link to comment
fultonator Posted January 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Day 7 Report So the final day of week 1 didn't end on such a great note. Started off great - my husband treated me to breakfast out, which we seldom do. But I got (what I think is) terrible indigestion: running to the bathroom all afternoon, and really bad stomach pains all evening that kept me up. Thank goodness for Pepto Bismol, otherwise I wouldn't have slept at all. The stomach pains were coming in waves and got pretty intense so that I was holding my breath until they passed; I was a little worried that I developed an ulcer (I had an ulcer a couple years ago and it felt very similar). This morning I still have a knot in my stomach but the waves of pain have passed so I think it was only bad indigestion. Unfortunately, I was out for the count pretty much all day. Points: 0Total points so far: 13 Something to work on:For week 2 I want to get outside more. It does me good on too fronts: It is good exercise and also helps my mental health. It is a little hard this time of year because of the cold (and snow/ice) but I would like to make an effort. Quote FultonatorHuman Assassin Level 5 STR 5 | DEX 6 | STA 7 | CON 6 | WIS 12 | CHA 5 Current Challenge Past Challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 "I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself." - Mikhail Baryshnikov Link to comment
fultonator Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Day 8 Report 1) Do something good for my body Monday night is swing dance night! Got a couple hours of dancing in. Feels so good. 2) Do something good for my mind After dance class a few of us went out for beers (well, I had an iced tea). I don't get to hang out with friends much so it was good for my mental health. 3) Do something to relaxDidn't really get to relax in the evening: dancing and hanging out with friends at a bar are more energizing activities and I really didn't have enough time to "unwind" when I got home. Points: 2Total points so far: 15 Something to work on:Every day I bring a big bottle of water to work, but I end up bringing it home still half-full. This week I'd like to work on bringing home an empty water bottle. 2 Quote FultonatorHuman Assassin Level 5 STR 5 | DEX 6 | STA 7 | CON 6 | WIS 12 | CHA 5 Current Challenge Past Challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 "I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself." - Mikhail Baryshnikov Link to comment
Cinderellis Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Yay swing dancing! Boo stomach pains--hope you're feeling better. I love that your goals are focused on well-being, and allow you to make different activity choices based on how you're feeling. Such a nice idea!! I'm sure your daily reflection here will help too. Here's to a much more excellent 2015, and good luck with your challenge! 1 Quote Lvl 3 Wood Elf Adventurer STR 9.25 || DEX 5 || STA 3 || CON 9.75 || WIS 12.75 || CHA 2 Challenges: Current || #1 || #2 || #3 || Artistic & Creative Accountability || Etsy Shop It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. --The Fox in The Little Prince Walk to Mordor // 116 out of 1779 miles Link to comment
Countess D'If Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 After dance class a few of us went out for beers (well, I had an iced tea). I don't get to hang out with friends much so it was good for my mental health.It's funny, you never realize how good for you it is to just hang out until you've gone a good spell without doing it. 1 Quote My Blog | To-Read | @i_ate_the_bar | fitbit Link to comment
BloodyChalice Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Keep up the good work 1 Quote 0%0% Cardio (burpees, Dancing) 0%0% Strength Trainning 0%0% BoxingHow do you hope to improve yourself if you do not challenge yourself - Ratohaketon - Assasin's Creed 3 Link to comment
fultonator Posted January 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Day 9 Report 1) Do something good for my body Brought home an empty water bottle. I never finish my water while at work, so hopefully this will do my body some good. 2) Do something good for my mind Was busy running errands all evening so unfortunately didn't take the time to do this. 3) Do something to relaxDespite a busy night, I did manage to fit in some reading before bed - only about 10 minutes, but it does let me relax. Points: 2Total points so far: 17 Something to work on:My goal after week 1 was to get outside more often in week 2 and I haven't done that yet. Probably won't happen today since it's -35C with windchill, but I will try my best to find at least one day this week to get outside. It might end up waiting until the weekend. 1 Quote FultonatorHuman Assassin Level 5 STR 5 | DEX 6 | STA 7 | CON 6 | WIS 12 | CHA 5 Current Challenge Past Challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 "I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself." - Mikhail Baryshnikov Link to comment
fultonator Posted January 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Yay swing dancing! Boo stomach pains--hope you're feeling better. I love that your goals are focused on well-being, and allow you to make different activity choices based on how you're feeling. Such a nice idea!! I'm sure your daily reflection here will help too. Here's to a much more excellent 2015, and good luck with your challenge!Thanks Cinderellis! and yes I am feeling better. It's funny, you never realize how good for you it is to just hang out until you've gone a good spell without doing it.So true. being with friends can be a big boost for my mental health. Depression and anxiety run in the family and I am really trying to focus not just on my physical fitness, but taking time to think about my mental health as well. Keep up the good work Thank you! 1 Quote FultonatorHuman Assassin Level 5 STR 5 | DEX 6 | STA 7 | CON 6 | WIS 12 | CHA 5 Current Challenge Past Challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 "I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself." - Mikhail Baryshnikov Link to comment
fultonator Posted January 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Day 10 Report 1) Do something good for my body Swing dancing! Had a special musicality class. Good times 2) Do something good for my mind hmm, not really 3) Do something to relaxRead before bed Points: 2Total points so far: 19 Quote FultonatorHuman Assassin Level 5 STR 5 | DEX 6 | STA 7 | CON 6 | WIS 12 | CHA 5 Current Challenge Past Challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 "I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself." - Mikhail Baryshnikov Link to comment
fultonator Posted January 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Day 11 Report Bad day. Binge-eating occurred, unfortunately. I have been very good about not binging, but I was just depressed last night.Did not take care of myself. I am feeling better this morning and am hopeful and positive about today. Points: 0Total points so far: 19 Quote FultonatorHuman Assassin Level 5 STR 5 | DEX 6 | STA 7 | CON 6 | WIS 12 | CHA 5 Current Challenge Past Challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 "I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself." - Mikhail Baryshnikov Link to comment
Elk Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Yay for wellbeing! It sounds like you're being very kind to yourself and in tune with your needs. ^u^ Quote Airbending Druid~ ------o| Current Challenge |o------ Previous challenges: 1 2 3 4 Link to comment
vicrandom Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Aw, it sucks when a bad coping habit (or however you think of it) hijacks what your brain knows is actually good for you. Sounds like you are not in much danger of a spiral though, so good on you! Looks like you're making great progress. 1 Quote VictoriaLv. 0 Hill Dwarf Current ChallengeRunKeeper Link to comment
fultonator Posted January 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Day 12 Report 1) Do something good for my body Our dance club had a winter event with live music. Danced for hours and didn't eat any of the tons of junk food/snacks that were out at the event, although I had TONS of punch. Dancing makes me so thirsty. 2) Do something good for my mind Took half the day off work. Much needed. 3) Do something to relaxNope. Danced all night and didn't get home until 1am. Points: 2Total points so far: 21 Quote FultonatorHuman Assassin Level 5 STR 5 | DEX 6 | STA 7 | CON 6 | WIS 12 | CHA 5 Current Challenge Past Challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 "I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself." - Mikhail Baryshnikov Link to comment
vicrandom Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Dance all night, that's so awesome! I'm jealous, I've always been really nervous to dance and really klutzy when I try (I know, I know, be brave... some day dancing will make it to the top of the be-brave priority list). Could you do a 10 minute stretch or something after dancing (or those other winding-up activities) as a relax/wind-down when you get home? It seems like a bummer that you can have awesome days and not get full points because of a missed relax-thing... Or maybe you're holding yourself to a higher standard in terms of time commitment, which is also cool. 1 Quote VictoriaLv. 0 Hill Dwarf Current ChallengeRunKeeper Link to comment
fultonator Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Dance all night, that's so awesome! I'm jealous, I've always been really nervous to dance and really klutzy when I try (I know, I know, be brave... some day dancing will make it to the top of the be-brave priority list). Could you do a 10 minute stretch or something after dancing (or those other winding-up activities) as a relax/wind-down when you get home? It seems like a bummer that you can have awesome days and not get full points because of a missed relax-thing... Or maybe you're holding yourself to a higher standard in terms of time commitment, which is also cool. I should always stretch after dancing. I used to be very good at doing this but have been forgetting lately. Maybe that will be something to aim toward for this coming week. Quote FultonatorHuman Assassin Level 5 STR 5 | DEX 6 | STA 7 | CON 6 | WIS 12 | CHA 5 Current Challenge Past Challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 "I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself." - Mikhail Baryshnikov Link to comment
fultonator Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Day 13 Report 1) Do something good for my body Went to a friend's going away party where I danced a couple of swing numbers 2) Do something good for my mind not really 3) Do something to relaxLazed around, which I don't get to do very many Saturdays (I tend to have to work) Points: 2Total points so far: 23 Quote FultonatorHuman Assassin Level 5 STR 5 | DEX 6 | STA 7 | CON 6 | WIS 12 | CHA 5 Current Challenge Past Challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 "I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself." - Mikhail Baryshnikov Link to comment
fultonator Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Forgot to add: I did do the Mini quest for this week and completely organized/cleaned my kitchen - even lined the drawers Quote FultonatorHuman Assassin Level 5 STR 5 | DEX 6 | STA 7 | CON 6 | WIS 12 | CHA 5 Current Challenge Past Challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 "I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself." - Mikhail Baryshnikov Link to comment
Countess D'If Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I have never lined my drawers and at this point it is too late. Where ever we move, it is going to be the very first thing I do. Quote My Blog | To-Read | @i_ate_the_bar | fitbit Link to comment
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