spooky Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Hello Druids! This is my second challenge but my first as part of a guild. This is part two of my journey learning how to take care of myself and well... care about myself. I guess it's a journey in learning self compassion. I learned in my last challenge that happiness is built from the inside out so I'm focused on re-inforcing my interior scaffolding. I’m hesitating on grading some these because self care should be its own reward. I won’t put a time limit or value judgement on most of these. What matters is my consistent and persistent effort. Some of parts of the quests are maintenance goals from the last challenge. As ever my primary goal is to become the person I want to be, one baby step at a time. I have listed some lesson objectives for each activity next to it, though of course there will be many more unplanned lessons throughout the challenge. Grading will be done as a percentage however the only failing grade is a zero, so if I do 50% that’s still a C because something is better than nothing. Going into this challenge I will shoot for 100% because it is possible but I do not expect myself to be perfect. Perfection is the enemy of progress. Quest 1: Mind Gratitude statements: letting of of the negative by focusing on the positive (New) total possible points: 42 Daily Meditation: total possible points: 42 Walk to Mordor: Miles from walking and running added weekly total possible points: 6 Quest 2: Body Overall Challenge Goals:+Maintaining previous challenge exercise schedule +1 more weight training session per week+Mindful Eating (Continued from last challenge)+Water (Continued from last challenge)+Daily Shower (New) Exercise activity every day WaterGoal: 2L per day Grading : X/84Ltotal points: 42 (fractional points awarded for this challenge) Maintain mindful eatingContinue mindful eating, especially mindful of sugar. Using MFP to track my calories. Reporting food in my challenge thread every day. This was not an official part of the last challenge, but it helped a lot to clean up my diet. My diet is focused on whole foods, categories to be mindful are fruits, nuts and cheeses. I’m going with 1700 calories a day, revised based on my activity levels. So 11,900 for the week Grading: X/71,400 minus one letter grade for every 500 calories over total goal (so I have a buffer) total points: 42 (fractional points awarded for this challenge, -.25 points for every 100 calories over goal) Hygiene (New)Shower daily. This is a symptom of my depression. Showering (sadly) needs to be part of my self-care routine. I have to make the time for myself. total possible points: 42 Quest 3: Soul Chocolate Bar Challenge:One bar of my favorite chocolate bar (cadbury milk w/ caramel) spread over six weeks. I used to eat two of these in one sitting so one chocolate bar has to last the whole challenge. At a pace of approx. 3 squares per week total possible points: 6 Daily Inspiration:This is very centering. I started it informally last challenge and I would like to continue. total possible points: 42 No weedIt’s aggravating my anxiety (New) total possible points: 42 Readingevery day total possible points: 42 Total possible points for challenge: 402Actual points total: ????? Life Quest:-POSITIVITY WALL-Creative Writing 3x per week, a sentence is fine. Progress is progress-Get ready for school- letter of intentDr’s lettersDr’s paperwork beanie’s harness Beanie’s carrier 4 Quote level 21 magic cat druid, doodlie for life sucking at something is the first step to being sort of good at something past challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Current (old) Battle Log, Battle Log Link to comment
spooky Posted May 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Weight: 135.5Waist: 28 inAbdomen @ belly button: 33 inHips: 39 in Chest: 30 inRight thigh: 22.5, Left thigh: 22.5Right upper arm: 10.75 Left upper arm: 10.75 Quote level 21 magic cat druid, doodlie for life sucking at something is the first step to being sort of good at something past challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Current (old) Battle Log, Battle Log Link to comment
spooky Posted May 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 ~Week 1 In Review~Inspiration: 7/7Meditation: 7/7Gratitude: 7/7Water: 14/14Calories : 11,358/11,900Exercise: 7/7Miles: 33.8 miles totalShower: 4/7Weed: 4/7Chocolate: 2/1Reading: 5/7Life Quest: ProgressWeight: 132.5 ~Week 2 in Review~Inspiration: 7/7Meditation: 7/7Gratitude: 7/7Miles: 15 for the week, 48 totalWater: 13.5 of 14LCalories: weekly total of 11696, weekly average of 1671, under weekly cap of 11900, I'll just call yesterday a re-feedShower: 4/7Exercise: 7/7 Weed: No Smoking 7/7 (very proud of this)Reading: 6/7Chocolate: 3/1 Overall a very good week ! . Waist measured at 27 in yesterday, a .5 in loss, and weighed in at 132.5 today, probably a bit bloated from last night so I am good with those numbers ~Week 3 In Review~Inspiration: 7/7Meditation: 7/7Gratitude: 7/7Miles: 13.016 miles this week Water:13.5/14L this weekCalories: caloric average was 1467, caloric total was 10,269, way under the goal. I might actually have to focus on eating a little more this week.Shower: 4/7Exercise: 7/7, this is going great, over two months of daily movement and going strongWeed: no smoking! 7/7, two weeks! awww yisssss. Reading: 4/7, this is something to focus on this week, I'll get it eventually Chocolate: 4/1 overload this week, but still better and where I was and no chocolate yesterday, heading into week 4 on the right note. Life quest: progress made, ramping up the return to school business this week, need to get the forms and all the info, still haven't heard back from the head of counseling even though I've sent her two emails. I will be on top of this this week. Weight: some days it as as low at 131, today it was 133, I think I've hit a plateau. I have had positive comments from my mom and my Pilates duet buddy so even if the scale isn't moving other people are noticing that I look slimmer which is definitely a win. Quote level 21 magic cat druid, doodlie for life sucking at something is the first step to being sort of good at something past challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Current (old) Battle Log, Battle Log Link to comment
SomeGuyFromScotland Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 [Reserved for Stalking] Great goals, like what you're doing here. Good luck! 5 Quote ~~ VALHALLA, I AM COMING! ~~ Season 1 (2015): #0 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Season 2 (2016): #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #14 #15 Season 3 (2017): #16 #17 #18 Link to comment
Heidi Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 [i Am Not reserved! ]I love the focus on self care and building your happiness and self esteem.There are a lot of elements listed, but I like that you're kind of clearing out the inner closet, getting light into the corners.Remember to breathe. Best of luck, and I am looking forward to sharing your journey.Sent from my KFAPWA using Tapatalk 2 Quote ♥ & ☮, Heidi Spoiler Gypsy Druid Ranger: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 :: Druid: 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 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 |:: 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53| 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 |:: 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | :: 70 | Paladin: 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | :: 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | Shaman: 82 | 83 | 84 Philosopher-Librarian 85 |:: 86 | 87 | Heidi Chronicles NF Character Sheet | @theheidifeed| MySlashdotKarmaIsExcellent Walk to Mordor - (spreadsheet) Let's catch up: https://calendly.com/loveandpeace Link to comment
astormofsparkle Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 I am making reservations to be a part of this journey! 2 Quote KellieLevel 3 Hobbit DruidMFP: kelliefications | battlelog | NF instagramThe NF Society"Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world." - Marilyn MonroeSTR 2.25 DEX 2.25 STA 2.25 CON 4 WIS 7 CHA 10.25campaign - act iii | act ii | act i Link to comment
petefeet Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Following along since you've supported me! 1 Quote Race: Halfling Class: Rebel Recruit 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th Current Challenge Writer's Guild Fictionfirst Used Books (Feel free to like my page!) Link to comment
spooky Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Been hard at work on the Paper Beast, and there is a light at the end of the tunnel getting stronger every second! [Reserved for Stalking] Great goals, like what you're doing here. Good luck!Yay! You're here! [i Am Not reserved! ]I love the focus on self care and building your happiness and self esteem.There are a lot of elements listed, but I like that you're kind of clearing out the inner closet, getting light into the corners.Remember to breathe. Best of luck, and I am looking forward to sharing your journey.Sent from my KFAPWA using Tapatalk[i am trying to be less reserved ] Yeah there's a lot to think about so I am going to "Pull a Heidi" and do a Week Zero trial run to work out any kinks So glad to have you along for the ride! I am making reservations to be a part of this journey!Welcome! [i am trying to think of something witty, have a gif instead] Following along since you've supported me!Yay! Happy to have you here! [i really like Adventure Time....] 1 Quote level 21 magic cat druid, doodlie for life sucking at something is the first step to being sort of good at something past challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Current (old) Battle Log, Battle Log Link to comment
Heidi Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Yay! I love bonus weeks to work the kinks out. So what's your focus for Monday?Sent from my KFAPWA using Tapatalk 1 Quote ♥ & ☮, Heidi Spoiler Gypsy Druid Ranger: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 :: Druid: 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 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 |:: 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53| 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 |:: 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | :: 70 | Paladin: 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | :: 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | Shaman: 82 | 83 | 84 Philosopher-Librarian 85 |:: 86 | 87 | Heidi Chronicles NF Character Sheet | @theheidifeed| MySlashdotKarmaIsExcellent Walk to Mordor - (spreadsheet) Let's catch up: https://calendly.com/loveandpeace Link to comment
spooky Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Yay! I love bonus weeks to work the kinks out.So what's your focus for Monday?Sent from my KFAPWA using TapatalkToday's focus is balance! I'm delivering the finishing blows to the Paper Beast(!!!) I am so close to finishing these papers but that means it's even more important to make sure my self-care routine happens as well. It's great practice for balancing school work and self-care. I have my annual physical this morning, Pilates in the afternoon, and overripe on the counter bananas begging to be made into banana bread. The rest of the day will be devoted to editing, with breaks for meditation or walking. It will be a nice day! 3 Quote level 21 magic cat druid, doodlie for life sucking at something is the first step to being sort of good at something past challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Current (old) Battle Log, Battle Log Link to comment
spooky Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Daily Inspiration (1/7) 64 What is rooted is easy to nourish.What is recent is easy to correct.What is brittle is easy to break.What is small is easy to scatter.Prevent trouble before it arises.Put things in order before they exist.The giant pine treegrows from a tiny sprout.The journey of a thousand milesstarts from beneath your feet.Rushing into action, you fail.Trying to grasp things, you lose them.Forcing a project to completion,you ruin what was almost ripe.Therefore the Master takes actionby letting things take their course.He remains as calmat the end as at the beginning.He has nothing,thus has nothing to lose.What he desires is non-desire;what he learns is to unlearn.He simply reminds peopleof who they have always been.He cares about nothing but the Tao.Thus he can care for all things. "My dear friend, clear your mind of can't."-Samuel Johnson 4 Quote level 21 magic cat druid, doodlie for life sucking at something is the first step to being sort of good at something past challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Current (old) Battle Log, Battle Log Link to comment
Heidi Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Daily Inspiration (1/7)64What is rooted is easy to nourish.What is recent is easy to correct.What is brittle is easy to break.What is small is easy to scatter.Prevent trouble before it arises.Put things in order before they exist.The giant pine treegrows from a tiny sprout.The journey of a thousand milesstarts from beneath your feet.Rushing into action, you fail.Trying to grasp things, you lose them.Forcing a project to completion,you ruin what was almost ripe.Therefore the Master takes actionby letting things take their course.He remains as calmat the end as at the beginning.He has nothing,thus has nothing to lose.What he desires is non-desire;what he learns is to unlearn.He simply reminds peopleof who they have always been.He cares about nothing but the Tao.Thus he can care for all things."My dear friend, clear your mind of can't."-Samuel JohnsonWow, so perfect for me today (and most days!)Thank you for this.Sent from my KFAPWA using Tapatalk 1 Quote ♥ & ☮, Heidi Spoiler Gypsy Druid Ranger: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 :: Druid: 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 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 |:: 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53| 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 |:: 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | :: 70 | Paladin: 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | :: 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | Shaman: 82 | 83 | 84 Philosopher-Librarian 85 |:: 86 | 87 | Heidi Chronicles NF Character Sheet | @theheidifeed| MySlashdotKarmaIsExcellent Walk to Mordor - (spreadsheet) Let's catch up: https://calendly.com/loveandpeace Link to comment
Gaming_Jeweler Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Good luck on your walk to Mordor. I'm taking baby steps too. 1 Quote Level 6 Druid My Journey: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Battle Log Photo Album Character Twitter Carry the sun inside you, and reach out for the dreams that guide you. You have everything you need to take you where you want to go. -Douglas Pagels Link to comment
Gaming_Jeweler Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Good luck on your walk to Mordor. I'm taking baby steps too. 1 Quote Level 6 Druid My Journey: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Battle Log Photo Album Character Twitter Carry the sun inside you, and reach out for the dreams that guide you. You have everything you need to take you where you want to go. -Douglas Pagels Link to comment
spooky Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Wow, so perfect for me today (and most days!)Thank you for this.Sent from my KFAPWA using Tapatalk You're welcome! I love the sound of the Tao Te Ching in the morning.Good luck on your walk to Mordor. I'm taking baby steps too.Thanks! I'm still working on the 1st mile haha. Baby steps are the best! Thanks for stopping by Quote level 21 magic cat druid, doodlie for life sucking at something is the first step to being sort of good at something past challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Current (old) Battle Log, Battle Log Link to comment
spooky Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Such a good day so far! -20 minutes of walking (about 3/4 of a mile) -veggie scramble this morning (eggs, kale, spinach, chard, broccoli, cauliflower and asiago)-finished the paper I was working on and got started on the last paper to revise (!!!)-12 minutes of meditation- went to the Doctor-10 minutes of reading-made a paleo banana bread (cooking time is so therapeutic for me)-made a gorgeous salad for lunch! (pic incoming) Quote level 21 magic cat druid, doodlie for life sucking at something is the first step to being sort of good at something past challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Current (old) Battle Log, Battle Log Link to comment
spooky Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 (kale, spinach, chard, spring greens, raw brussels sprouts, pomegranate seeds, sweet baby bell peppers, persian cumbers, chicken, homemade lemon vinaigrette) 8 Quote level 21 magic cat druid, doodlie for life sucking at something is the first step to being sort of good at something past challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Current (old) Battle Log, Battle Log Link to comment
Jett Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 That looks fantastic! 1 Quote Current Challenge | Daily Log Link to comment
spooky Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 That looks fantastic!Thanks! I've noticed how much happier I am when I eat a lot of veggies, and salads are a great way to get them in. Plus there's so much variation! 1 Quote level 21 magic cat druid, doodlie for life sucking at something is the first step to being sort of good at something past challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Current (old) Battle Log, Battle Log Link to comment
spooky Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Bonus cat picture 4 Quote level 21 magic cat druid, doodlie for life sucking at something is the first step to being sort of good at something past challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Current (old) Battle Log, Battle Log Link to comment
petefeet Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Great looking salad even though I'm not much of fan of kale (love all the other greens). Also, (I assume you know) overripe bananas freeze really well until you have enough to cook with. They are also great mashed into pancakes imo. 2 Quote Race: Halfling Class: Rebel Recruit 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th Current Challenge Writer's Guild Fictionfirst Used Books (Feel free to like my page!) Link to comment
spooky Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Great looking salad even though I'm not much of fan of kale (love all the other greens). Also, (I assume you know) overripe bananas freeze really well until you have enough to cook with. They are also great mashed into pancakes imo.I don't know if I would eat the raw kale if it wasn't mixed with a bunch of other stuff. I may experiment with some other types of greens. Thank you for reminding me about freezing bananas. In theory I know I could freeze them but somehow I always just use them instead. Mmmmm banana pancakes sound great! 1 Quote level 21 magic cat druid, doodlie for life sucking at something is the first step to being sort of good at something past challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Current (old) Battle Log, Battle Log Link to comment
spooky Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Oh and Pilates today was killer, I'm already sore which is good but I want to run tomorrow Quote level 21 magic cat druid, doodlie for life sucking at something is the first step to being sort of good at something past challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Current (old) Battle Log, Battle Log Link to comment
spooky Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Gratitude:I am grateful for petsI am grateful for saladsI am grateful for endings and beginningsI am grateful for myselfI am grateful for parents who love me and care about my emotional wellbeingI am grateful for sore muscles from a good workoutI am grateful for bacon (yum!)I am grateful for sunshineI am grateful for booksI am grateful for forgivenessI am grateful for the quiet 3 Quote level 21 magic cat druid, doodlie for life sucking at something is the first step to being sort of good at something past challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Current (old) Battle Log, Battle Log Link to comment
spooky Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Day In Review: Meditation: 1/7Exercise: 20 minutes walking (1/2), 60 minutes Pilates (1/2)Reading: 30 minutes (1/7)Shower: no (0/7)Gratitude: yes (1/7)Water: 1.25LFood: wayyyyy over calorie goal (1968). Still fine-tuning my diet....le sigh. I will get there, damn you honey sesame cashews! Dinner was 2 strips of bacon, greek yogurt w/ fresh berries, unsweetened coconut flakes, and honey. Hmm...the honey might have offset a sweets craving. Something to think about. 1 Quote level 21 magic cat druid, doodlie for life sucking at something is the first step to being sort of good at something past challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Current (old) Battle Log, Battle Log Link to comment
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