Raxie Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 I took photos last week. I'm trying to force myself to publish them in six weeks, along with new ones. It's hard though, isn't it!I like this idea. It might make me more brave to post before photos if its at the same time as after photos hmmm...Sent by TARDIS delivery service. Apologies for typos caused by interactions with the time vortex. 2 Quote forty-seven: Raxie and the Joining of Unlike Things << previous challenges >> >> instagram || goodreads << Link to comment
shaar Posted April 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Uweeeee new challenge is almost here! Right now I'm settling in for the final writeup of my lifting log... grouping all of my auxiliary lifts into different days. I'll post my finished work here on Day 1. A little nervous about protein goals but I think I at least have a solid start on things, just need to research snacks a little more and I should be good. 4 Quote i am not waiting for a hero. i saved myself long ago. Level 56 Bardic Time-Mage; of the Furious Heart STR.55 DEX.43 STA.48 CON.51 WIS.53 CHA.65 "Well...in the end, it boils down to two simple choices. Either you do or you don't. You'd think with all the problems in this world, there'd be more answers. It's not fair... ...But that's the way things are. The choice is yours." Link to comment
Noname123 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Not sure how you feel about protein bars, but I'm absolutely hooked on Quest bars. Esp. if I'm craving something sweet after dinner, 160-190 calories for flavors like brownie, choc chunk, white choc. raspberry, cookies and cream, choc. peanutbutter and strawberry cheesecake with 20g of protein isn't bad w/around 5g of fat, around 20g of fiber and 25 grams of carbs (a lot of them say only 3/5 net carbs. I don't understand the difference between straight carbs and net carbs though) 2 Quote Spaz Ranger BATTLE LOG You can have results or excuses. Not both Link to comment
BlackTezca Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 I always love making paleo pancakes with exta protein powder if I want something sweet with a lot of protein. Top if off with almond butter and yum 1 Quote Race: Were-Jaguar | Class: CodeMONKey Level: 18 | STR: 46 | DEX: 41 | STA: 35 | CON: 51 | WIS: 57 | CHA: 47 Spoiler --- Challenges: CURRENT 18TH | 17TH | 16TH | 15TH | 14TH | 13TH | 12.5TH | 12TH | 11TH | 10TH | 9TH | 8TH | 7TH | 6TH | 5TH | 4TH | 3RD | 2ND | 1ST Accountbilbuddies: Artists unite for March/April 2017! --- "Everyone's the same height when you punch them hard enough" --- NF Character Profile | BATTLE LOG | Tumblr | DeviantArt | Warhammer 40k Shenanigans Link to comment
Noname123 Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 1. Love your grr face. 2. The difference between right and left!!! WHY DIDN'T I THINK TO MEASURE BOTH SIDES?!?!? *shuffles off to the bathroom to dig out the tape measure* Quote Spaz Ranger BATTLE LOG You can have results or excuses. Not both Link to comment
Everstorm Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 So much to take in, like a page per day your thread has been up!Any who, good luck, Squaddie! 1 Quote Life before Death Strength before Weakness Journey before Destination Link to comment
shaar Posted April 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Not sure how you feel about protein bars, but I'm absolutely hooked on Quest bars. Esp. if I'm craving something sweet after dinner, 160-190 calories for flavors like brownie, choc chunk, white choc. raspberry, cookies and cream, choc. peanutbutter and strawberry cheesecake with 20g of protein isn't bad w/around 5g of fat, around 20g of fiber and 25 grams of carbs (a lot of them say only 3/5 net carbs. I don't understand the difference between straight carbs and net carbs though)Wow that's a chunk of protein! Right now I've been bringing the Luna protein bars to the gym with me on lifting days... they are usually like 12-14. I like them but I'm sure they're more sugary than others. My gym actually sells Quest bars in a vending machine up front, I'm gonna try one!I always love making paleo pancakes with exta protein powder if I want something sweet with a lot of protein. Top if off with almond butter and yum PANCAKES!! Mind = blown!!1. Love your grr face. 2. The difference between right and left!!! WHY DIDN'T I THINK TO MEASURE BOTH SIDES?!?!? *shuffles off to the bathroom to dig out the tape measure*GRR (double reply whaaaat! Heehee)My right side is always historically stronger than my left, so I'm not surprised at the difference... plus boots always fit my left better than my right ;So much to take in, like a page per day your thread has been up!Any who, good luck, Squaddie!I know, right? And I feel like I've been pretty MIA for a few days too! We got this!! 2 Quote i am not waiting for a hero. i saved myself long ago. Level 56 Bardic Time-Mage; of the Furious Heart STR.55 DEX.43 STA.48 CON.51 WIS.53 CHA.65 "Well...in the end, it boils down to two simple choices. Either you do or you don't. You'd think with all the problems in this world, there'd be more answers. It's not fair... ...But that's the way things are. The choice is yours." Link to comment
Buff Brogan Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 POTATO. (Heehee.) ( so if you're gonna be a turd shut your craphole mouth, says hufflepuff! ) SO I TOOK MY PROGRESS PHOTOS TODAY. AHH. Ahh. They are in an SD card plugged into my computer, and once I finish up some forum-ing I'm going to resize them and post them on my main post. (Also measurements.) BE BRAVE GRYFFINPUFF.be brave shaarawy. also, you could wait and just post them in the last post of the challenge. that way the befores are only posted with the afters. may make it easier? We're all born different, and it could turn out to your advantage mechanically with squats and whatnot. Lol derpflexface. I feel you, it feels funny to pose for the camera, but you will be soooooo glad you did later, I promise. Good job!absolutely this. we're all different. that's the beauty of our existence. Sorry man. Can we create a rule that we can no longer post about the passing of our pets? absolutely. i think we need to find like a code phrase or something...so say we all 1 Quote LEVEL: 7 Furyan Ranger - Battle Log - in lieu of this challenge don't look back, we aren't going that way: Rebirth - Wrestlemania Dark Raider vs KZacher From Tartarus with Love - Wrath of the Furyan - it's a secret! - FIGHT! - You can go your own way - The Rational Gaze - Rise from Death to Knife this Beast(part 3-the agony) - Demonized(part 2) - By Demons Be Driven(part 1) - Link to comment
shaar Posted April 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 be brave shaarawy. also, you could wait and just post them in the last post of the challenge. that way the befores are only posted with the afters. may make it easier?I actually done did it *eek* - after my initial post I reserved the second one for photos and measurements. I was a little anxious about it, but now that they're there, I'm kinda ok with it! 1 Quote i am not waiting for a hero. i saved myself long ago. Level 56 Bardic Time-Mage; of the Furious Heart STR.55 DEX.43 STA.48 CON.51 WIS.53 CHA.65 "Well...in the end, it boils down to two simple choices. Either you do or you don't. You'd think with all the problems in this world, there'd be more answers. It's not fair... ...But that's the way things are. The choice is yours." Link to comment
Buff Brogan Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 I actually done did it *eek* - after my initial post I reserved the second one for photos and measurements. I was a little anxious about it, but now that they're there, I'm kinda ok with it! awesome! vanquishing fears/insecurities is the best. Quote LEVEL: 7 Furyan Ranger - Battle Log - in lieu of this challenge don't look back, we aren't going that way: Rebirth - Wrestlemania Dark Raider vs KZacher From Tartarus with Love - Wrath of the Furyan - it's a secret! - FIGHT! - You can go your own way - The Rational Gaze - Rise from Death to Knife this Beast(part 3-the agony) - Demonized(part 2) - By Demons Be Driven(part 1) - Link to comment
Jessikuh Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Oh my gosh this is a cool challenge. ' This is what I love about this community. Someone says 'I'm going to take some inspiration from Harry Potter and become a lifting beast.' and nobody bats an eye. You're very brave to post progress photos. Good luck to you on your challenge. I'll be following you! 4 Quote Jess: Level 5 Human Adventurer | STR:12 | DEX:14 | STA:10 | CON:14 | WIS:10 | CHA:4 | [Level 1]-[Level 2]-[Level 3]-[Level 4]-[Level 5] I'm a hero. Link to comment
shaar Posted April 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Oh my gosh this is a cool challenge. ' This is what I love about this community. Someone says 'I'm going to take some inspiration from Harry Potter and become a lifting beast.' and nobody bats an eye. You're very brave to post progress photos. Good luck to you on your challenge. I'll be following you! YES, this exactly! Nerd unite and kick ass! Uggghhh the photos took a lot of gumption. But I think I needed to see them, especially the ones from the back. I've made great progress and feel fit and fantastic in clothes, but the photos make me really want to up the ante and work harder... 1 Quote i am not waiting for a hero. i saved myself long ago. Level 56 Bardic Time-Mage; of the Furious Heart STR.55 DEX.43 STA.48 CON.51 WIS.53 CHA.65 "Well...in the end, it boils down to two simple choices. Either you do or you don't. You'd think with all the problems in this world, there'd be more answers. It's not fair... ...But that's the way things are. The choice is yours." Link to comment
Jessikuh Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Not sure how you feel about protein bars, but I'm absolutely hooked on Quest bars. Esp. if I'm craving something sweet after dinner, 160-190 calories for flavors like brownie, choc chunk, white choc. raspberry, cookies and cream, choc. peanutbutter and strawberry cheesecake with 20g of protein isn't bad w/around 5g of fat, around 20g of fiber and 25 grams of carbs (a lot of them say only 3/5 net carbs. I don't understand the difference between straight carbs and net carbs though) Oh my gosh don't get me started on quest bars. I freaking love quest bars.Also, net carbs are simply the amount total carbs minus the fiber. Fiber is a form of carbohydrate that isn't broken down by the body, so it isn't utilized as glucose (because it isn't digested), and therefore doesn't impact your blood sugar. So when you quest bar has 25g of carbs and 22g of fiber, it only leaves 3 grams of digestible carbs (sugar/starches). Makes sense?(Sorry I'm a total nerd about this kind of stuff ) 1 Quote Jess: Level 5 Human Adventurer | STR:12 | DEX:14 | STA:10 | CON:14 | WIS:10 | CHA:4 | [Level 1]-[Level 2]-[Level 3]-[Level 4]-[Level 5] I'm a hero. Link to comment
Jessikuh Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Sorry, didn't mean to double post. I offer a Dobby cat as form of apology. 4 Quote Jess: Level 5 Human Adventurer | STR:12 | DEX:14 | STA:10 | CON:14 | WIS:10 | CHA:4 | [Level 1]-[Level 2]-[Level 3]-[Level 4]-[Level 5] I'm a hero. Link to comment
shaar Posted April 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 DAY -01 IT IS ALMOST CHALLENGE TIME I am ridiculously prepared. I re-wrote my gym notebook yesterday with days for 1. Legs, 2. Chest & Back, and 3. Shoulders & Arms. I just returned from the grocery store with loads of the following: Chicken breastEggs for hard boilingCottage cheeseGreek yogurt (I am gently going to try to re-introduce this to my diet and see how my body feels)Protein bars (I picked up a Quest bar to try!! It's white chocolate raspberry, I think? YUM)TOFU (for dinner one night) Among other exciting things. I AM SO PREPARED! See you tomorrow rebels!!! 5 Quote i am not waiting for a hero. i saved myself long ago. Level 56 Bardic Time-Mage; of the Furious Heart STR.55 DEX.43 STA.48 CON.51 WIS.53 CHA.65 "Well...in the end, it boils down to two simple choices. Either you do or you don't. You'd think with all the problems in this world, there'd be more answers. It's not fair... ...But that's the way things are. The choice is yours." Link to comment
Big_Show Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Protein shortage for the rest of America. We'll send some aid packages.Or maybe just build a massive catapult amd fling some cows. Whichever's easiest. 4 Quote Big Show: Human Swift Hunter Respawning. One day at a time. Battle Log: Operation Wedding Suit - Take 2 Previous challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 Link to comment
Noname123 Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Oh my gosh don't get me started on quest bars. I freaking love quest bars.Also, net carbs are simply the amount total carbs minus the fiber. Fiber is a form of carbohydrate that isn't broken down by the body, so it isn't utilized as glucose (because it isn't digested), and therefore doesn't impact your blood sugar. So when you quest bar has 25g of carbs and 22g of fiber, it only leaves 3 grams of digestible carbs (sugar/starches). Makes sense?(Sorry I'm a total nerd about this kind of stuff ) Awesome- I'm wondering for macros if I count the 25 or 3? Although I guess it already takes fiber into account too so hitting my fiber and carb intake kind of play off each other. Also, ty for Dobby cat, much needed chuckle! And that looks like my weekly shopping list. Throw in some bananas for preworkout carbs and that's pretty much my entire diet with green beans/mushrooms/peppers added in. Quote Spaz Ranger BATTLE LOG You can have results or excuses. Not both Link to comment
Urgan Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 DAY -01 IT IS ALMOST CHALLENGE TIME I am ridiculously prepared. I re-wrote my gym notebook yesterday with days for 1. Legs, 2. Chest & Back, and 3. Shoulders & Arms. I just returned from the grocery store with loads of the following: Chicken breastEggs for hard boilingCottage cheeseGreek yogurt (I am gently going to try to re-introduce this to my diet and see how my body feels)Protein bars (I picked up a Quest bar to try!! It's white chocolate raspberry, I think? YUM)TOFU (for dinner one night) Among other exciting things. I AM SO PREPARED! See you tomorrow rebels!!! A word of caution about tofu as a major source of protein in the diet, soy protein isn't the best for building muscle due to the type of protein in its makeup and can actually work against you there, I have read. Check it out for yourself and see if you don't agree. I'd hate to see it sabotage you. Brave of you to experiment and see what works for your protein sources, hope the yogurt and eggs agree with you. (Edit: NF had a gateway timeout and screwed up my post...sorry about that.) 1 Quote Level 13 Shape-shifting Warrior Monk STR:45 | DEX:18 | STA:10 | CON:37 | WIS:37 | CHA:27 The stronger the body the more it obeys, the weaker the body the more it commands. -- Siegmund Klein Battle Log : MFP : Instagram : Challenges - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Link to comment
shaar Posted April 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 A word of caution about tofu as a major source of protein in the diet, soy protein isn't the best for building muscle due to the type of protein in its makeup and can actually work against you there, I have read. Check it out for yourself and see if you don't agree. I'd hate to see it sabotage you. Brave of you to experiment and see what works for your protein sources, hope the yogurt and eggs agree with you. (Edit: NF had a gateway timeout and screwed up my post...sorry about that.)I like tofu as a once in a while thing, so I figured I'd throw it into this week's rotation. (Better than chicken nuggets, right?? Heheh) I'm still kind of experimenting with cooking it too... we will see how this goes. I was unaware 9f the difference in makeup though, I am glad I know now!!!You guys rock [emoji178] [emoji178] 1 Quote i am not waiting for a hero. i saved myself long ago. Level 56 Bardic Time-Mage; of the Furious Heart STR.55 DEX.43 STA.48 CON.51 WIS.53 CHA.65 "Well...in the end, it boils down to two simple choices. Either you do or you don't. You'd think with all the problems in this world, there'd be more answers. It's not fair... ...But that's the way things are. The choice is yours." Link to comment
kaelvan Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 1 Quote “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.†~Paulo Coelho I'm a level 3 moon elf, who's an druid assassin. My InspirationTumblr, which helps me stay the course for art challengeFB, which I guess we could be friend My challengeInstagram Link to comment
Sam Ashen Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Heavy Squaddie checking in. Um. Was there a sorting quiz I missed? 2 Quote Classless Human Male Warrior - Introduction Height: 1.77m Weight: 93 kg Spoiler Current Maxes: (repsxkg) Squat: 10x122.3, 5x138.2, 3x147; 1x170 Bench Press: 10x79, 5x93, 1x102 Deadlift: 10x152, 5x192, 3x210, 1x229 Overhead Press: 10x52, 5x61, 1x70.3 Current Battle Log: 1707 Sam Ashen Summer Swole Program 2017 Challenges: 1701 1702 1703 1704 1705 Previous Challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1603 1604 1605 1606 1607 1609 1610 1611 1612 Daily Log:The Daily Grind Form Check: Stronglifts Olympic More FC's: Pistol Squats Want to play? MFPvP Link to comment
Noname123 Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Heavy Squaddie checking in. Um. Was there a sorting quiz I missed?I'm not sure if there was one linked, I did the Pottermore one. 2 Quote Spaz Ranger BATTLE LOG You can have results or excuses. Not both Link to comment
shaar Posted April 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Heavy Squaddie checking in.Um. Was there a sorting quiz I missed?Yeah I did the pottermore one... could have sworn I was something other than hufflepuff, ha!! Oh well, Heavy Puff gooooo!! 3 Quote i am not waiting for a hero. i saved myself long ago. Level 56 Bardic Time-Mage; of the Furious Heart STR.55 DEX.43 STA.48 CON.51 WIS.53 CHA.65 "Well...in the end, it boils down to two simple choices. Either you do or you don't. You'd think with all the problems in this world, there'd be more answers. It's not fair... ...But that's the way things are. The choice is yours." Link to comment
Sam Ashen Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Okay. Pottermore Sorting Hat QuizYour Result: Gryffindor 78%Congratulations! Welcome to GRYFFINDOR HOUSE. Our emblem is the lion, the bravest of all creatures, and we pride ourselves on boldness, courage, daring, and chivalry. Our house colours are scarlet and gold and our common room lies up in Gryffindor tower. Traits: Bravery, boldness, daring, nerve, chivalry, courage, loyalty, good-heartedness. Notable people: Harry Potter, Albus Dumbledore, the Weasleys, Hermione Granger. 66%Ravenclaw 64%Slytherin 51%Hufflepuff Here was the quiz. 2 Quote Classless Human Male Warrior - Introduction Height: 1.77m Weight: 93 kg Spoiler Current Maxes: (repsxkg) Squat: 10x122.3, 5x138.2, 3x147; 1x170 Bench Press: 10x79, 5x93, 1x102 Deadlift: 10x152, 5x192, 3x210, 1x229 Overhead Press: 10x52, 5x61, 1x70.3 Current Battle Log: 1707 Sam Ashen Summer Swole Program 2017 Challenges: 1701 1702 1703 1704 1705 Previous Challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1603 1604 1605 1606 1607 1609 1610 1611 1612 Daily Log:The Daily Grind Form Check: Stronglifts Olympic More FC's: Pistol Squats Want to play? MFPvP Link to comment
Noname123 Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Here was the quiz.With that quiz I'm no longer Gryffindor but Ravenclaw (with Gryffindor closely behind it). This is the site we used (has excerpts by JK Rowling/games and original text on it) https://www.pottermore.com/en-us/ 1 Quote Spaz Ranger BATTLE LOG You can have results or excuses. Not both Link to comment
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