Presea Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Intro and Long-Term GoalsI’m Presea, and this is my second 6WC. I am a 25 y/o 5’ 7’’ female, currently weighing 183.6 pounds (4/7/15). My over-arching quest is to lose weight, with an initial goal of 160 pounds, at which point I’ll reassess. For this 6WC, my goal is to lose 5 pounds. I live in the Midwest region of the US, and I have a desk job (actuarial work). I enjoy many types of exercise and feel better when I work at least some activity into every day. Edit: Starting weight morning of 4/13 was 182.5, so my goal for the end of the 6 weeks will be 177.5. Need to take measurements, as I haven't done so since the start of the last challenge (oops). Subquests (SMART goals that will help me complete my overall quest): Subquest #1: Control food intake. Last challenge, my focus was breaking my binge eating cycle, so I had a calorie limit of 2500. Although I went over that a few times, it was never a full-on binge (no secret trips to the grocery store to buy donuts or ice cream to later eat alone in hiding in my car). I believe I succeeded in breaking my binge eating cycle, however, I was not eating at enough of a deficit to actually lose any weight. I track food using MyFitnessPal and activity using a FitBit Zip. Over the course of the entire previous challenge, I ate 98,370 calories and burned 99,495 calories, meaning my total deficit was only around 1,000 calories for the whole 6 weeks. No wonder I hardly lost any weight. This time around, my quest each week will be to have a cumulative deficit of 1,750 calories = a total deficit of 10,500 for the whole challenge. Possible points: +3 CON +4 CON Subquest #1b: I believe protein and fat are keys to satiety. While I tracked my macronutrients during the prior challenge, I didn’t really have any goals for them. My averages per day were 180g carbs, 125g fat, and 143g protein. I’m going to aim for some small improvements this time around: >=150 grams protein/day, <=150 grams carbohydrate/day, fill in the rest with fat. Possible points: +1 CONI decided to remove my macro goals, because I'm honestly not sure I know what works best for me yet. I'm going to keep reporting them, but I'm only going to score myself on the calorie deficit since that's what counts in the long run. I'm going to try to include notes on energy levels to see if that reveals what the optimal macro balance is for me and my lifestyle. Subquest #2a: I’ve been tracking my daily step counts from my FitBit, and I feel that I have small habits like taking the stairs and parking further away down pat. However, I want to push myself to dedicate more time to go on walks. I’m a huge Tolkien nerd, so I’ll be tracking my walks against Frodo’s journey with the Eowyn Challenge. My goal is to make it to Crickhollow (73 miles – counting dedicated walks only, not other daily activity) by the end of the challenge. Possible points: +1 STA, +1 DEX Subquest #2b: The past two summers, I have ridden my 15 year old mountain bike to work (14.2 miles each way). Even though I take mostly trails to get there, they are all paved, so I feel riding a mountain bike is really slowing me down (I think my average time was around 1hr 30mins). Therefore, I am in the market for buying a road bike soon. I’m such a Tolkien nerd, in fact, that I’m going to have a second save file in my Eowyn Challenge game in which I will be trying to ride to Weathertop by the end of the challenge (241 miles). Possible points: +1 STA, +1 STR Subquest #3: I often have a hard time getting up in the morning, and I seem to be getting to work later and later. I used to get there around 7, but that has slowly crept up over the past 6 months to the point where now I’m getting there around 8:30. I have flexible work hours, so it’s not a big deal, just means I need to stay later – but I don’t like it. I think bettering my sleep habits will help, but I haven’t really been tracking my sleep. My quest is to track my sleep every day, so that I can set some good goals for next challenge. Possible points: +1 WIS Subquest #4: I got an A+ on my goal of playing tennis an average of 2x/week. I’m going to up my goal this challenge to an average of 3x/week. Possible points: +1 STR, +1 DEX Life Quest #1 – I have recently completed all my requirements for my ASA, so now I’m on to the FSA requirements. My goal is to complete one FSA module during this 6WC. Possible points: +2 WIS Life Quest #2 – Last challenge I completed the Pimsleur series for Japanese around week 4. Since then, I’ve studied zero Japanese and I’m not proud of it. My goal for this challenge is consistent practice – 30 minutes a day, every day. Possible points: +2 CHA I will attach an image of my grading spreadsheet later. 3 Quote Level: 4 - Backhand Specialist Halfling AdventurerStats: STR: 3.5 DEX: 3 STA: 4 CON: 10 WIS: 8.5 CHA: 5.5Challenges and other threds: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Current | Presea's RecipesLong-Term Weight Loss Goal: 35 Pounds 0%0% Link to comment
Akkina Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Waaaa! I love your goals and I totally know you can do it Presea, totally subbing right now!Also, way cool on the Japanese bit, I took it for nearly 3 years in college and haven't touched it since. 2 Quote Awooooooooo! Howling the moon!!Your friendly local werewolf. Link to comment
Jett Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Wow, our goals are pretty similar! I'll be following. 1 Quote Current Challenge | Daily Log Link to comment
crar4321 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Nice challenge, especially with all of the Lord of the Rings distances! I love the idea. Also hello from a fellow just-graduated-from-the-recruits challenger! 1 Quote Aquatic ElfLevel 2 | STR 0 | DEX 0.5 | STA 1.5 | CON 6 | WIS 6 | CHA 1Challenges 1 2 Link to comment
Milo Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Presea, Nice challenge! I'm super impressed by how detailed you were last challenge, knowing exactly how many cumulative calories you consumed and burned. Wow! I think your goals are great, should be realistic and fun. And you're right, your bike is likely slowing you down. Other mechanics aside, road bikes have much less friction with the road with narrower tires. Subscribed. Quote Orc Warrior | LVL 4 Current Challenge: Milo Sustains Link to comment
Countess D'If Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Nice looking challenge! 1 Quote My Blog | To-Read | @i_ate_the_bar | fitbit Link to comment
Teirin Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Excellent and practical goals :-) 1 Quote Behave yourself, badly if necessary. Current Challenge Judo - Shodan My Character Link to comment
Presea Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Screen shot of my grading spreadsheet: 1 Quote Level: 4 - Backhand Specialist Halfling AdventurerStats: STR: 3.5 DEX: 3 STA: 4 CON: 10 WIS: 8.5 CHA: 5.5Challenges and other threds: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Current | Presea's RecipesLong-Term Weight Loss Goal: 35 Pounds 0%0% Link to comment
Mr_Willes Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Subbing the subber 1 Quote ... a little odd in the head ... Link to comment
rgbb Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Awesome challenge! I'm no stranger to secret grocery trips and car-eating. Breaking the binge cycle is so hard! It's good that you started with a higher calorie limit at first to build in that habit. Good luck for the first week! 1 Quote High Wood Elf - Level 2STR: 0 | DEX: 0 | STA: 0 | CON: 6.5 | WIS: 7 | CHA: 1 Current Challenge: 2.2 Past Challenges: 2.1 1 A little about me . . . Link to comment
Son of Rylos Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Looks like you've got this challenge locked down with awesome goals. Subbed and wishing Luck!! 1 Quote Link to comment
Buff Brogan Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 love your questschallenges, and i'm with ya on the tolkien love. 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
Presea Posted April 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 I'm coming off a rough weekend eating-wise, so the 6WC starting today is perfect timing to get myself back on track RIGHT NOW. Planning a long walk after work as the weather is continuing to be beautiful here. Finally bought a road bike yesterday (used, but w/almost all new parts except for the frame of course), so I also want to work on transfering accessories (lights, water bottle holder, etc.) from my old bike to my new bike tonight. Should be ready to start riding later this week. I just purchased the FSA module I'm planning to complete over the course of the challenge. I get some study hours at work, so I am going to plan those out and get them approved by my manager today. I spent some time yesterday getting all of the Pimsleur Japanese lessons on my ipod (with the exception of a couple that I appear to have missed copying from the library CDs, so I'll have to check that one out again :/). I plan to put it on random and see how well my memory has retained everything I learned going through it the first time. That will likely be my Japanese practice for the first couple of weeks or so. I have tennis plans for Wednesday and Thursday evenings this week. If I want to get 3 times in this week, I need to set up a match with someone for the weekend. 3 Quote Level: 4 - Backhand Specialist Halfling AdventurerStats: STR: 3.5 DEX: 3 STA: 4 CON: 10 WIS: 8.5 CHA: 5.5Challenges and other threds: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Current | Presea's RecipesLong-Term Weight Loss Goal: 35 Pounds 0%0% Link to comment
Jett Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 I'm coming off a rough weekend eating-wise, so the 6WC starting today is perfect timing to get myself back on track RIGHT NOW. Amen, sister! I've had a bad weekend, too, but it's a fresh new challenge. Forget what lies behind; focus on what is in front of you now. 2 Quote Current Challenge | Daily Log Link to comment
Presea Posted April 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 Day 1: Subquest #1: FoodBreakfast - Egg bake (eggs, green beans, mixed greens, onion, brie cheese); coffee w/milk: 521 caloriesLunch - White bean w/ham soup; fresh strawberries: 242 caloriesDinner - 2 chicken drumsticks, roasted normandy vegetable blend, dubliner cheese: 1010 calories Total - 1773 calories - wasn't super hungry today because I ate SO MUCH yesterdayFitbit calories burned - 2650 caloriesDeficit - 877 calories Subquest #1b: Macros79g carbs, 114g fat, 113g protein Subquest #2a: Walk to CrickhollowGoogle mapped my route: 5.7 miles Subquest #2b: Bike to WeathertopDidn't bike today Subquest #3: Sleep TrackingWent to bed at 10pm, got up at 6:20pm -> 8h 20m Subquest #4: Play TennisDidn't play tennis today Life Quest #1: FSA moduledownloaded module and made study plan Life Quest #2: Study JapaneseDid my studying in the car (all Pimsleur lessons on shuffle). 3 Quote Level: 4 - Backhand Specialist Halfling AdventurerStats: STR: 3.5 DEX: 3 STA: 4 CON: 10 WIS: 8.5 CHA: 5.5Challenges and other threds: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Current | Presea's RecipesLong-Term Weight Loss Goal: 35 Pounds 0%0% Link to comment
Son of Rylos Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 Looks like a really great day one!! Continue the great work 1 Quote Link to comment
rgbb Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 Off to a great start! 1 Quote High Wood Elf - Level 2STR: 0 | DEX: 0 | STA: 0 | CON: 6.5 | WIS: 7 | CHA: 1 Current Challenge: 2.2 Past Challenges: 2.1 1 A little about me . . . Link to comment
TheMarvelPrincess Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Strong start, Presea! Way to go! 1 Quote Level 3: Wood Elf, Assassin| STR: 5 | DEX: 6 | STA: 3 | CON: 7 | WIS: 2 | CHA: 3 | “We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.†- Grant Morrison League of Extraordinary Nerds Current Challenge Progress: 3%3% Link to comment
Presea Posted April 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Day 2: Subquest #1: FoodBreakfast - Egg bake (eggs, green beans, mixed greens, onion, brie cheese); coffee w/milk: 502 caloriesLunch - White bean w/ham soup; fresh strawberries; cashews: 712 caloriesDinner - 1 chicken drumstick, roasted normandy vegetable blend, mushroom mascarpone sauce: 457 calories Total - 1671 caloriesFitbit calories burned - 3093 caloriesDeficit - 1422 calories - wasn't shooting for this much of a deficit, but some days I'm just hungrier than others. I'm sure I'll make up for it later this week Subquest #1b: Macros117g carbs, 101g fat, 91g protein Subquest #2a: Walk to CrickhollowGoogle mapped my routes: 2 mile walk over lunch break + 7 miles walk in the evening (looped from home -> along Mississippi -> crossed at Lake St bridge -> along Mississippi on the other side -> Ford Parkway bridge -> home) Subquest #2b: Bike to WeathertopDidn't bike today Subquest #3: Sleep TrackingWent to bed at 11pm, got up at 6:20pm -> 7h 20m Subquest #4: Play TennisDidn't play tennis today Life Quest #1: FSA moduleNo progress today Life Quest #2: Study JapaneseDid my studying in the car (all Pimsleur lessons on shuffle). 1 Quote Level: 4 - Backhand Specialist Halfling AdventurerStats: STR: 3.5 DEX: 3 STA: 4 CON: 10 WIS: 8.5 CHA: 5.5Challenges and other threds: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Current | Presea's RecipesLong-Term Weight Loss Goal: 35 Pounds 0%0% Link to comment
Jett Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Looking pretty good. Your eating seems to be right back on track for the new challenge; good job! Quote Current Challenge | Daily Log Link to comment
Presea Posted April 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Day 3: Subquest #1: FoodBreakfast - Egg bake (eggs, green beans, mixed greens, onion, brie cheese); coffee w/milk: 502 caloriesLunch - Salad w/beef, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream; fresh strawberries: 611 caloriesDinner - White bean w/ham soup; Smoothie (blueberries, banana, protein powder, collagen, milk): 761 caloriesSnack: Cashews - 240 calories Total - 2114 caloriesFitbit calories burned - 2533 caloriesDeficit - 419 calories Subquest #1b: Macros164g carbs, 106g fat, 138g protein Subquest #2a: Walk to CrickhollowDidn't go on a walk today Subquest #2b: Bike to WeathertopDidn't bike today Subquest #3: Sleep TrackingWent to bed at 10:30pm, got up at 6:30pm -> 8h 0m Subquest #4: Play TennisTennis drill - so much fun as always Life Quest #1: FSA moduleNo progress today Life Quest #2: Study JapaneseDid my studying in the car (all Pimsleur lessons on shuffle). 2 Quote Level: 4 - Backhand Specialist Halfling AdventurerStats: STR: 3.5 DEX: 3 STA: 4 CON: 10 WIS: 8.5 CHA: 5.5Challenges and other threds: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Current | Presea's RecipesLong-Term Weight Loss Goal: 35 Pounds 0%0% Link to comment
Countess D'If Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Looks like you've had a great first week so far 1 Quote My Blog | To-Read | @i_ate_the_bar | fitbit Link to comment
Milo Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Congratulations on the bike! Post a picture? Where do you bike? Have you found any good trails around the Cities? I've traditionally stuck to exploring residential neighborhoods. Not the best for fast riding, though. Is it just me, or is your fat intake a little high? I eat 1760 calories a day, and I only get 49g of fat each day. Do you feel like you're getting enough carbs and protein? Quote Orc Warrior | LVL 4 Current Challenge: Milo Sustains Link to comment
Presea Posted April 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Congratulations on the bike! Post a picture? Where do you bike? Have you found any good trails around the Cities? I've traditionally stuck to exploring residential neighborhoods. Not the best for fast riding, though. Is it just me, or is your fat intake a little high? I eat 1760 calories a day, and I only get 49g of fat each day. Do you feel like you're getting enough carbs and protein?Most of my biking is just commuting to work. Thankfully, Minneapolis has a ton of trails, so I hardly have to ride on the road at all. Most of my route is on the Greenway/Cedar Lake Trail. I've also ridden most of the Grand Rounds - I like the parts that go along Minnehaha Creeak and the Mississippi River (although last year Minnehaha Creek was a no-go because of the flooding). I recently discovered (via the walking challenge Jenn set up) that I could walk or bike to the place where I usually play tennis, via the Fort Snelling Trail. I've been trying to eat something like low-carb, which almost necessarily means high-fat. However, I eat too many fruits and vegetables to ever actually get my carb intake that low, and I feel like I could use more carbs sometimes on days I play tennis. And once I start biking to work I think I definitely will on those days. On the other hand, I'm from Wisconsin, so cheese is not an optional part of my diet. You'd have to pry it from my cold, dead fingers So long story short, yes, I have been thinking about upping carbs and lowering fat. Quote Level: 4 - Backhand Specialist Halfling AdventurerStats: STR: 3.5 DEX: 3 STA: 4 CON: 10 WIS: 8.5 CHA: 5.5Challenges and other threds: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Current | Presea's RecipesLong-Term Weight Loss Goal: 35 Pounds 0%0% Link to comment
Milo Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 You're lucky to have escaped WI. Many go from the cradle to the grave without ever making it out of the cheese mines. 1 Quote Orc Warrior | LVL 4 Current Challenge: Milo Sustains Link to comment
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