Guest354 Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Hey nerds! I'm using your (positive) peer pressure to keep myself on track for this fitness journey. I've never tried a fitness community before, but you seem like my kind of people, so here it goes: I'm 24 and just graduated college (summa cum laude!). Of course I spent my spare time eating Ramen and drinking frequently. Now I'm back home, saving money for a car/apartment until summer, and I'm bored out of my mind. I got a job working from home, so it's all too easy to be sedentary after a polar winter hibernation. My friends in the area all moved to the city and the isolation sucks. Even dating is hopeless; there are *literally* no gay bars in South Jersey. So, I've decided to use this time to focus on self-improvement to kickstart post-grad adulthood and, hopefully, good habits for life. I have always been physically average, never overweight (maxed out at 140 when I was 14) or underweight (bottomed out at 112 thanks to an eating disorder at 15). My body very much has a "default" setting - I am 5'4" (average height of American women) and my weight naturally hovers around 128 lb. (the "healthy" range is about 110-145). When I was a teenage lass I didn't realize that weight was not nearly as important as composition (body fat vs. lean muscle), but seeing photos on Nerd Fitness and athletic people in real life, I finally get it now! Thanks Superhero Staci! My goal is to not be merely average. I've never accepted mediocrity in academics, nor have I ever been "normal" (proud of it!), so why should I let my body be basic? This is the first time where I'm not going to be measuring progress with an arbitrary number on a scale, but rather how I look without clothes, and feel in them. The numbers I'll be focusing on are how much I can lift, reps, and muscle measurements. I want to level up! I'm leaning toward Ranger-class. Today my goal, other than that 10 minute walk quest is to find my dad's free weights. They're hidden somewhere in the house, a nice little scavenger hunt. I'm posting my workout plan for the week and starting stats tomorrow. My focus will be on strength training at first, and I will add hiking/swimming for cardio as the weather improves. 3 Quote ~Violet Menace|Level 3 Dhampir Assassin Rebel History | Challenge #3: Spring Melt [STR 6 | DEX 4 | STA 6 | CON 3 | WIS 6 | CHA 5]"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." ~Confucius Link to comment
SjardisDead Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Hey what's up? Are you posting your workout and diet progress only once a week or is life getting in your way?Anyway I love that you made your goals and the way you want to reach them so specific. Keep up the good work and good luck Edit. That shirt is neat. Quote Link to comment
fredrits Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I watched part of Fed Up, I've been meaning to watch the rest but from what I did see I was surprised and in truth that film is part of the reason why I changed my diet. 1 Quote Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else. ~ Judy Garland Link to comment
Guest354 Posted July 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Challenge #2, Synopsis I've been really busy with my summer job, but it's still been pretty productive. Goal assessment/trait reward breakdown: 1. Stretch daily (+2 CON, +1 DEX) I skipped several days, but my flexibility has definitely improved. I can touch my toes! +1 CON, +1 DEX!2. Lose 1 lb/week [starting@129] (+1 DEX, +1 STA, +2 CHA) Starting from 129, I've lost 4 lb (2 kg) and not lost strength nor slipped into poor eating habits: I made sure to get at least 50 g protein daily. +1 DEX, +1 STA, +1 CHA, +1 STR!3. Work out as per below schedule (+2 STR, +2 STA, +1 DEX) I cut out a lot of my lift days because of Repetitive Strain Injury I experienced in my wrists working overtime, but now the job is over! +1 STR, +2 STA!Side Quest: I got the car/title, insurance, and registration; +1 WIS, +1 CHA! All I need now is an inspection and oil/fuel filter change (+1 WIS) Total attribute points: +1 CON, +2 DEX, +3 STA, +2 STR, +2 CHA, +2 WIS, or 12/15 (B -). And as for the new baseline... Even days...Australian pull-ups (5x5), neg x225 lb [11 kg] shoulder press (4x4) 50 lb [23 kg] leg curls (5x4)20 lb [9 kg] hammer curls (4x5) 25 lb overhead pullovers (5x4)Sprints: 1 min. max speed, 2 min. jog, 1 min. rest (x5); 20 min. bike to/from track (warm up/cool down cardio)*Odd days...65 s bicycle crunchespush-ups, knuckle (wide)/∆ (knee) (17/17) 50/60 lb [16 kg] squats (7x2/4x2)65 s plank, side/front 76 lb [35 kg] bench press/incline (3x5)30-60 min hiking/biking/walking* New life quest: lights off at 1:00, computer off at 2:00; no black tea after 20:00. Quote ~Violet Menace|Level 3 Dhampir Assassin Rebel History | Challenge #3: Spring Melt [STR 6 | DEX 4 | STA 6 | CON 3 | WIS 6 | CHA 5]"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." ~Confucius Link to comment
Guest354 Posted October 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Sleepless in Seattle: When the Struggle is Real My third challenge was a failure, largely due to me underestimating the stress of moving to the opposite side of the country. Between finding a place to sleep/cook and then desperately looking for work, I found myself eating cheap junk and abandoning deliberate exercise altogether. Although that's not to say I haven't been constantly active, I feel like I've lost strength in the past 6 weeks. Now that I have a place to live, a job, and a kitchen, I can go back. Here is where I left off last challenge: 1. Exercise 6x/week & stretch daily (+2 DEX, +2 STR, +1 STA and +1 CON)2. Eat <1400 calories & at least 50 g protein (+2 CON, +2 CHA per kg lost)3. Take extra skin care steps (+2 CON)Side Quest: (+3 WIS) read 1 book per week from my list 6x/week: 25 lb overhead pullover (5x4)chinup, neg. pullup (2+2)25 lb shoulder press (5x4)22.5 lb hammer curls (4x4)20 lb dumbbell flys (3x4), push ups (14)bicycle crunches, hanging knee curls60 lb squats (8x3), back extensionsI love my new city, and I can't wait to show them the best me there's ever been.I'm back, baby. VM Quote ~Violet Menace|Level 3 Dhampir Assassin Rebel History | Challenge #3: Spring Melt [STR 6 | DEX 4 | STA 6 | CON 3 | WIS 6 | CHA 5]"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." ~Confucius Link to comment
Guest354 Posted July 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 1. Exercise 3x/week per routine & stretch daily (+3 STR, +3 CON): 1/242. Eat 1200-1400 calories & at least 50 g protein (+1 DEX, +1 CHA per lb. lost): 0/283. Biweekly hike for at least 30 minutes (+4 STA): 0/8 *Side Quest (+2 WIS): read! Top Routine: chest, arms, back: bw/10 lb [4.5 kg] push-ups (10x2/5x2) 27 lb [12 kg] shoulder press (4x4) 25 20 lb [9 kg] bicep curl (4x4) 20 lb dumbbell fly (4x4) 29 lb [13 kg] overhead pullover (4x4) 25 Bottom Routine: legs, abs, back: 24 lb hanging knee curl (4x4) 60 lb [29 kg] squat (8x3) chin ups/neg. pull-ups (2) 30 lb [14 kg] good morning (5x4) 25 bicycle crunches (30) VM Quote ~Violet Menace|Level 3 Dhampir Assassin Rebel History | Challenge #3: Spring Melt [STR 6 | DEX 4 | STA 6 | CON 3 | WIS 6 | CHA 5]"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." ~Confucius Link to comment
Guest354 Posted July 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Today: 7 push ups 25 lb pullover (4x4), ouch will alternate regular/hammer curls sticking with Arnold presses figured out a way to do the hanging knee curl despite my pull up bar being against a wall will drop chest flys for horizontal lateral fly. BBS... Quote ~Violet Menace|Level 3 Dhampir Assassin Rebel History | Challenge #3: Spring Melt [STR 6 | DEX 4 | STA 6 | CON 3 | WIS 6 | CHA 5]"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." ~Confucius Link to comment
Guest354 Posted August 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 25 lb pullover (4x4) 15 lb bicep curls (4x4) Quote ~Violet Menace|Level 3 Dhampir Assassin Rebel History | Challenge #3: Spring Melt [STR 6 | DEX 4 | STA 6 | CON 3 | WIS 6 | CHA 5]"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." ~Confucius Link to comment
Guest354 Posted August 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 push-up (2x10) 25 lb pullover (4x4) 22.5 lb arnold press (4x4) 17.5 lb bicep curls (4x4) tomorrow: 10 lb lying lateral raises (4x4) 5 lb hanging knee raise (4x4) Quote ~Violet Menace|Level 3 Dhampir Assassin Rebel History | Challenge #3: Spring Melt [STR 6 | DEX 4 | STA 6 | CON 3 | WIS 6 | CHA 5]"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." ~Confucius Link to comment
Guest354 Posted August 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 Tomorrow/today push-up (2x10)25 lb pullover (4x4) 22.5 lb arnold press (4x4) 17.5 lb bicep curl (4x4) 10 lb lying lateral raise (4x4) 5 lb hanging knee raise (4x4) neg pull up/chin up (2x2) 50 lb good morning (4x4) bicycle crunch (11/s-44s) ? lb squat Quote ~Violet Menace|Level 3 Dhampir Assassin Rebel History | Challenge #3: Spring Melt [STR 6 | DEX 4 | STA 6 | CON 3 | WIS 6 | CHA 5]"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." ~Confucius Link to comment
Guest354 Posted August 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 Today: 20 lb bicep curl (4x4) 5 lb hanging knee raise (4x4) 10 lb lying lateral raise (4x4) 25 lb arnold press (2x4) 50 lb squat (x) 1 Quote ~Violet Menace|Level 3 Dhampir Assassin Rebel History | Challenge #3: Spring Melt [STR 6 | DEX 4 | STA 6 | CON 3 | WIS 6 | CHA 5]"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." ~Confucius Link to comment
Guest354 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Today: (bw) push-up (2x10)50 lb squat (4x6)25 lb arnold press (4x4) 5 lb hanging knee raise (4x4)25 lb pullover (4x4) Quote ~Violet Menace|Level 3 Dhampir Assassin Rebel History | Challenge #3: Spring Melt [STR 6 | DEX 4 | STA 6 | CON 3 | WIS 6 | CHA 5]"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." ~Confucius Link to comment
Guest354 Posted August 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 Today: neg pull up/chin up (2x2) 50 lb good morning (4x4) bicycle crunch (12/s-44s) 10 lb lying lateral raise (4x4) 20 lb bicep curl (4x4) Quote ~Violet Menace|Level 3 Dhampir Assassin Rebel History | Challenge #3: Spring Melt [STR 6 | DEX 4 | STA 6 | CON 3 | WIS 6 | CHA 5]"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." ~Confucius Link to comment
Guest354 Posted August 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 (bw) push-up (2x10)5 lb hanging knee raise (4x4)25 lb pullover (4x4)25 lb arnold press (4x4)neg pull up (4) Quote ~Violet Menace|Level 3 Dhampir Assassin Rebel History | Challenge #3: Spring Melt [STR 6 | DEX 4 | STA 6 | CON 3 | WIS 6 | CHA 5]"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." ~Confucius Link to comment
Guest354 Posted August 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 neg pull up/chin up (2/2) 50 lb/23 kg good morning (4x4) bicycle crunch (13/side, 52 s)20 lb/9 kg bicep curl (4x4)25 lb/11 kg bent over rows (4x4) Updated muscle map/plan. Quote ~Violet Menace|Level 3 Dhampir Assassin Rebel History | Challenge #3: Spring Melt [STR 6 | DEX 4 | STA 6 | CON 3 | WIS 6 | CHA 5]"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." ~Confucius Link to comment
Guest354 Posted September 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 (bw) push-up (2x10) 5 lb hanging knee raise (4x5)50 lb squat (3x9) 25 lb pullover (4x4)25 lb arnold press (4x4) ~VM Quote ~Violet Menace|Level 3 Dhampir Assassin Rebel History | Challenge #3: Spring Melt [STR 6 | DEX 4 | STA 6 | CON 3 | WIS 6 | CHA 5]"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." ~Confucius Link to comment
Guest354 Posted December 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 (bw) push-up (3x6) 25 lb pullover (4x4)25 lb arnold press (4x3)25 lb/11 kg bent over rows (4x4) 20 lb/9 kg bicep curl (4x4) ~VM Quote ~Violet Menace|Level 3 Dhampir Assassin Rebel History | Challenge #3: Spring Melt [STR 6 | DEX 4 | STA 6 | CON 3 | WIS 6 | CHA 5]"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." ~Confucius Link to comment
Guest354 Posted December 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 (bw) push-up (9x2) 25 lb pullover (4x4)25 lb arnold press (3x4) ~VM Quote ~Violet Menace|Level 3 Dhampir Assassin Rebel History | Challenge #3: Spring Melt [STR 6 | DEX 4 | STA 6 | CON 3 | WIS 6 | CHA 5]"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." ~Confucius Link to comment
Guest354 Posted December 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 25 lb/11 kg bent over rows (4x5) bicycle crunch (14/s-45s) 20 lb/9 kg bicep curl (4x4) 1 Quote ~Violet Menace|Level 3 Dhampir Assassin Rebel History | Challenge #3: Spring Melt [STR 6 | DEX 4 | STA 6 | CON 3 | WIS 6 | CHA 5]"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." ~Confucius Link to comment
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