Jerem The Great Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Breakthroughers, it's our time! All those who want to better themselves, get healthy, and be a part of the best team ever welcome! Introduce yourself, tell us your challenge goal, and give us your why. I'm Jerem The Great. I'm the inventor of such wonders as the kale-puccino. My challenge goal is to hit the gym at least twice a week, lose 3% body fat, and eat better, which is all tied into bodybuilding. Why? Because late this coming summer, my wife wants to be pregnant, and I don't want to be the dad that can't play with his kid. Because my wife deserves a strong, dependable husband who isn't constantly uncomfortable with his body. Because I deserve to look and feel good for the first time since puberty. I deserve the best I can give me. 2 Quote Jerem The GreatLevel 0 Satyr. Warrior at heart, training with the RecruitsSTR 0|DEX 0|STA 0|CON 0|WIS 0|CHA 0 Link to comment
Artemis Fernweh Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 I am Artemis12. You can just call me Artemis. I am the instigator of the DDT pushups (Downward Dog Transition pushups). My goals are to strength train three times a week, static stretch four times a week, and isometric stretch everyday. I would love to lose 5% body fat, but so far no luck on that front ... at all. Why? All my life I have not been very strong. I have always been considered skinny. But what good is being skinny if you aren't strong, at least strong enough to manipulate your own weight. It was only a few months ago that I accomplished my first full pushup, ever. I don't want to be that person behind the desk that is constantly tired and who hates their life. I want to be active, I want to move, and I want to do something with my life. Those are pretty hard to do if you don't have to strength to do it. 2 Quote Ranger - Level 7 My Character Current Challenge Link to comment
Leimanu Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 I'm Jerem The Great. I'm the inventor of such wonders as the kale-puccino. I deserve the best I can give me. Is there really something called a kale-puccino? As a coffee addict, and with a leafy green goal for my challenge, it would really help me out 1 Quote <--<< Daughter of Artemis >>--> Link to comment
Jerem The Great Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Take kale (or spinach), add in some unsweetened cocoa powder (or cacao nibs), your favorite type of milk, and coffee. BAM! Kale-puccino. I doctor mine with cinnamon and nutmeg, occasionally carnation instant breakfast for extra vitamins. 1 Quote Jerem The GreatLevel 0 Satyr. Warrior at heart, training with the RecruitsSTR 0|DEX 0|STA 0|CON 0|WIS 0|CHA 0 Link to comment
Jerem The Great Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 By the way, always do the DDT pushups. They're AWESOME! Glad to have you back Artemis! 1 Quote Jerem The GreatLevel 0 Satyr. Warrior at heart, training with the RecruitsSTR 0|DEX 0|STA 0|CON 0|WIS 0|CHA 0 Link to comment
Leimanu Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Take kale (or spinach), add in some unsweetened cocoa powder (or cacao nibs), your favorite type of milk, and coffee. BAM! Kale-puccino. I doctor mine with cinnamon and nutmeg, occasionally carnation instant breakfast for extra vitamins. WOW! 1 Quote <--<< Daughter of Artemis >>--> Link to comment
Jerem The Great Posted April 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 It's pretty delicious! It fills you up too, which is great, because actually eating early in the morning makes me hungrier. I add in some protein powder most of the time to keep me full longer. Open note: If you improve on it, let me know! I'm interested in making the kale-puccino better Quote Jerem The GreatLevel 0 Satyr. Warrior at heart, training with the RecruitsSTR 0|DEX 0|STA 0|CON 0|WIS 0|CHA 0 Link to comment
Jerem The Great Posted April 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Good morning Breakthroughers! It is the dawn of a new challenge and I feel like we're set to conquer! *War Face* So, I named the minis based off of a Doctor Who episode..... I'm a nerd like that. Mini challenge 1:I name thee: Eagle ScoutCreate a list of at least 6 steps to your ideal you in fitness/health Quote Jerem The GreatLevel 0 Satyr. Warrior at heart, training with the RecruitsSTR 0|DEX 0|STA 0|CON 0|WIS 0|CHA 0 Link to comment
Leimanu Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Hi! I'm Leimanu. Been on the boards a long time, but only recently have been finishing challenges. It's a skill My Main Goal an WHY: Be able to complete a Hot Shot fitness test - firefighters who fight wild fires: carry your heavy pack for miles, fight the fire, carry it all back. Also, be a full-time paleo cavewoman.My career goal may be in International Aid. I want to eat better, have more balance to my diet, and lose weight. I'm pretty stubborn when it comes to eatin' and don't want to have to think about constantly, so I'm doing it by steps. In the last couple challenges, I've made it a habit to drink more water and get in more protein. My current challenge goals hit on all of that: 1. 1850 cal/day 5d/wk OR 12950 cal/week.Food logging = blergh. Lazy Leimanu is lazy. 2. 3 servings leafy greens a day, 5d/wk.Ultimate goal, eat like a woman from TEDtalk. Amongst her diet is 9 cups of veg a day! 3. One HIIT workout a week.I got myself lifting 3d/wk, now for a little cardio. My stamina is nill these days. 4. 1 hr of professional development a week.Clean email accounts, research companies, link up on LinkedIn of people having interesting careers or went to grad school for this, research grad school, etc. As long as I get on it, should be easy to fill an hour, but I haven't done any of this in three months, so I had to make it a challenge goal. If I earn a B or higher - I'll volunteer and/or register for Tough Mudder Central FL, Nov 7/8. Quote <--<< Daughter of Artemis >>--> Link to comment
Leimanu Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 I got nerd-skillz, but sometimes I lose some serious nerd-cred on this site. Not a gamer, don't know comic books, and never seen an episode of Dr. Who! Is it still on Netflix? I do adore the recent Sherlock series, so I feel like I know the Steve Moffit-flavor. Quote <--<< Daughter of Artemis >>--> Link to comment
Jerem The Great Posted April 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Hey Leimanu! Yes, the good Doctor is still on Netflix! It amazes and astounds! What part of Central FL? I'm out of the Tampa area. Register! You can whip a Tough Mudder! The why is your reason. Like WHY do you want to do the Hot Shot Test? Has it been a dream for a long time, or maybe you have a friend family member who did it and you want to beat their score? Eating Paleo because it makes you feel good or because it helps you lose weight? I.E., I'm using bodybuilding to up my Testosterone and as a format to lose weight and gain muscle, and I'm getting healthy for my family. I love your goals though! Hard but achievable, which is perfect! Quote Jerem The GreatLevel 0 Satyr. Warrior at heart, training with the RecruitsSTR 0|DEX 0|STA 0|CON 0|WIS 0|CHA 0 Link to comment
Leimanu Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 No way, you're in Tampa? I'm in the Tampa Bay area too! In the county North of it! you can tell me all the good beaches and sites I've gotta muster my nerve and go see the sites. Quote <--<< Daughter of Artemis >>--> Link to comment
Artemis Fernweh Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 I registered for a 5k next month. I am pretty excited about it! Oh, and Doctor Who is fantastic. I haven't seen all the episodes yet. Curse their not being enough time in the day. 2 Quote Ranger - Level 7 My Character Current Challenge Link to comment
Artemis Fernweh Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 Yesterday, when I went for my run I completed 1.5 mi. I know I could have gone further, maybe 2 mi but I didn't want to push it too far just yet. Maybe on Sunday. 1 Quote Ranger - Level 7 My Character Current Challenge Link to comment
Jerem The Great Posted April 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 Artemis is kicking butt this challenge! My breakthrough of the week is that I actually did ab and back workouts yesterday! They're my weakest points! Quote Jerem The GreatLevel 0 Satyr. Warrior at heart, training with the RecruitsSTR 0|DEX 0|STA 0|CON 0|WIS 0|CHA 0 Link to comment
Jerem The Great Posted April 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 double, sorry Quote Jerem The GreatLevel 0 Satyr. Warrior at heart, training with the RecruitsSTR 0|DEX 0|STA 0|CON 0|WIS 0|CHA 0 Link to comment
Jerem The Great Posted April 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Body and health of my dreams!Step 1: Begin taking back control of my nutritionStep 2: Lift like my life depends on it (it does!)Step 3: Learn proper meal preparationStep 4: Research proper supplementationStep 5: Begin working on symmetryStep 6: Consider competing in bodybuilding competition Quote Jerem The GreatLevel 0 Satyr. Warrior at heart, training with the RecruitsSTR 0|DEX 0|STA 0|CON 0|WIS 0|CHA 0 Link to comment
Artemis Fernweh Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Step 1: Pay attention to my emotions and behaviorsStep 2: Push a little further on everything right before I stop (fitness, life, goals, etc.)Step 3: Strength train three times a week, progressing each timeStep 4: Constantly stretch, getting further each timeStep 5: Stop procrastinatingStep 6: Enjoy the little things Breakthroughs: One, I think I went on my first date ever last night.Two, my parkour instructor said that from my first day I have made excellent progress. He even said it was better than expected! Pretty excited about that. 1 Quote Ranger - Level 7 My Character Current Challenge Link to comment
Jerem The Great Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Go Artemis! That's awesome! Quote Jerem The GreatLevel 0 Satyr. Warrior at heart, training with the RecruitsSTR 0|DEX 0|STA 0|CON 0|WIS 0|CHA 0 Link to comment
Jerem The Great Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Sorry I'm late, started my new job yesterday.... Mini challenge 2: I name thee: Max Payne Break a personal record in any category 1 Quote Jerem The GreatLevel 0 Satyr. Warrior at heart, training with the RecruitsSTR 0|DEX 0|STA 0|CON 0|WIS 0|CHA 0 Link to comment
Feowyn Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Just stopping in to say hi quick. I'll get my list up soon. Doctor Who- I'm excited that you want to check it out. I was very resistant in the beginning when my hubby was watching it. He bugged me to watch it with him and I declined after walking in at the worst moments."No, this is too weird." Finally he convinced me to watch the first episode. It was a little strange, but not bad. It took us a while, but we eventually saw them all and we can't wait for the next season. 1 Quote Lady Feowyn Miread of Eldavar You have no idea what you're capable of, you didn't create you. Megathirio Discord- https://discord.gg/kr2YCJM Link to comment
schnln01 Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 May I join? My name is schnln01, my goal is to loose 100 lbs eventually. Right now I want to start the process by reducing soda intake, increasing water intake, and getting some exercise in so I can have as much time with my family as possible. 1 Quote MyFitnessPal - FitBit - NF CharacterChallenges: 1239lbs to 120lbs 0%0% Link to comment
Artemis Fernweh Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 Welcome schnln01! You may certainly join. Quote Ranger - Level 7 My Character Current Challenge Link to comment
Artemis Fernweh Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 Personal record: I jogged two miles consecutively. My last record was 1.5 miles. The only times I stopped were to blow my nose and fix the stupid tongue in my shoe. Quote Ranger - Level 7 My Character Current Challenge Link to comment
Jerem The Great Posted April 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 Sorry I'm late! Pre-finals week is killing me lol Welcome to the team Schnln! Always happy to have new people! Personal record: one 30 lbs dumbbell curl per arm. It hurt SO good! Quote Jerem The GreatLevel 0 Satyr. Warrior at heart, training with the RecruitsSTR 0|DEX 0|STA 0|CON 0|WIS 0|CHA 0 Link to comment
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