Phoenix Riviera | The First Avenger

[Phoenix_Riviera]

Phoenix Riviera | The First Avenger

 

Whatever happens tomorrow you must promise me one thing. That you will stay who you are. Not a perfect soldier, but a good man.

 

This will be my first mission as a Ranger. I know it will take a lot of courage, heart & determination but I wouldn't have it any other way.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goal One | Super-Soldier Serum

 

I need to monitor my dietary intake more closely. This is a big part of the transformation. I can't mess this up or it won't work.

 

 

For this goal, I will use MyFitnessPal everyday to make sure I eat less than 70g of sugar.

 

Less than 70 g = A

70 g - 80 g= B

80g - 90 g = C

Over 90 = F

 

+3 Wisdom for eating smarter

+2 Charisma for looking goooood when I'm done

 

Goal Two | Train For War

 

Anything can be thrown at you in a war. I need to have speed, agility and strength.

 

 

I will complete strength training 3x a week plus cardio 1x a week.

 

Strength x3 + Cardio x1 = A

Strength x2 + Cardio x1 = B

Strength x1 + Cardio x1 = C

Less than Strength x1 + Cardio x1 = F

 

+3 Strength

+1 Stamina

+1 Dexterity

 

Goal Three | Shield

 

To protect oneself, one must acquire a shield... can also be useful when a boost is needed.

 

 

I will take Vitamin B Complex, Calcium & Magnesium everyday. This will assist with energy levels, bone strength and muscle relaxation.

 

Vitamins taken everyday = A

Vitamins 5 or more days = B

Vitamins 3 or more days = C

Vitamins less than 3 days = F

 

+3 Constitution

+1 Stamina

+1 Wisdom

 

Me at the end of this mission:

 

 

 

 

Not finishing this challenge was frustrating... It goes to show how important keeping your immunity up is... I have been sick on and off for like a month now! SO NOT GOOD! Based on that, and not to be too harsh on myself I have still awarded points as follows:

 

Goal One | Super-Soldier Serum

Less than 70 g = A

70 g - 80 g= B

80g - 90 g = C

Over 90 = F

+2 Wisdom

+1 Charisma

 

Goal Two | Train For War

Strength x3 + Cardio x1 = A

Strength x2 + Cardio x1 = B

Strength x1 + Cardio x1 = C

Less than Strength x1 + Cardio x1 = F

+1 Strength

+1 Stamina

 

Goal Three | Shield

Vitamins taken everyday = A

Vitamins 5 or more days = B

Vitamins 3 or more days = C

Vitamins less than 3 days = F

+2 Constitution

[DarK_RaideR]

A well thought-out challenge. Wishing you all the best and enjoy those Ranger stripes, you've earned them

[saroufall]

First off, welcome to the Rangers. Your goals and challenge theme are equally awesome. Can't wait to see your progress - you're going to kill this one, Cap'n.

[Phoenix_Riviera]

A well thought-out challenge. Wishing you all the best and enjoy those Ranger stripes, you've earned them

 

Thanks boss! I loved seeing other peoples themed challenges so I thought I'd put more effort into this one Plus I love Marvel so it was a chance to just fan girl all over the place...

 

It'll be tough though! I will defeat the sugar fiend....

 

First off, welcome to the Rangers. Your goals and challenge theme are equally awesome. Can't wait to see your progress - you're going to kill this one, Cap'n.

 

Thank you! I'm gonna give it my best shot. Till the end of the line.

[ninjakitten]

I was curious what you are up to in your second challenge! Looks great. I'm sure you'll manage just fine. Sugar is a real fiend though! Not just my beloved sugary snacks, just all the stuff that has 'hidden' sugars and....

 

What kind of strength training do you usually do?

[Phoenix_Riviera]

I was curious what you are up to in your second challenge! Looks great. I'm sure you'll manage just fine. Sugar is a real fiend though! Not just my beloved sugary snacks, just all the stuff that has 'hidden' sugars and....

 

What kind of strength training do you usually do?

Haha fair enough

 

Sugar is so tough for me... damn stuff.

 

At the moment I do a programme that they set me up with at the gym (here). I might switch it up after a couple of weeks though once I've built up the weights I use.

[Emerald_Dragonfly]

Rock on, Phoenix_Riviera!  

You can will defeat that sugar demon!

[Phoenix_Riviera]

Rock on, Phoenix_Riviera!  

You can will defeat that sugar demon!

 

Thanks Emerald Dragonfly!! WE GOT THIS!

 

[Phoenix_Riviera]

Is it time yet...???

 

I haven't even started this challenge and I'm already thinking like I'm in it.

 

I realised I was checking all the sugar levels of things in the supermarket today and sticking them back on the shelf.

NO BUSTING THEM SUGAR LEVELS!

 

Side note: I found some arm muscles today!! When did that happen..?

 

[Balthazar]

welcome to the Rangers, your goals look great

 

If you have any last minute things you want to try out before this challenge goes life, then get involved in the Bye Weeks Challenge (link in my sig)

[ninjakitten]

Wrong theme... but with that sugar demon talk you somehow made me think of the asylum demon. Maybe because he is a bit... chubby.

 

And it seems like you are off to a great start!!! Does the sugar content in some things still surprise you? I mean the most common ones I know, but sometimes when I look on a label I can't believe it....

 

Maybe there is other changes you don't notice, too. Will you make some before and after photos for yourself? I think it might be worth it.

[Phoenix_Riviera]

welcome to the Rangers, your goals look great

 

If you have any last minute things you want to try out before this challenge goes life, then get involved in the Bye Weeks Challenge (link in my sig)

 

Thanks Yes I DID see the Bye Weeks Challenge.. I considered doing some aspects of it like I might try a new class this week if I can get my A into G and pick a damn class!!

 

I'll have another read though and might jump on it

 

Wrong theme... but with that sugar demon talk you somehow made me think of the asylum demon. Maybe because he is a bit... chubby.

 

And it seems like you are off to a great start!!! Does the sugar content in some things still surprise you? I mean the most common ones I know, but sometimes when I look on a label I can't believe it....

 

Maybe there is other changes you don't notice, too. Will you make some before and after photos for yourself? I think it might be worth it.

 

Now I really feel like Cap.... Asylum Demon? I dont know this reference  

 

Yes!!! SO MUCH SUGAR EVERYWHERE. It sucks... but I have cut out pretty much all drinks apart from milk coffees (homemade with zero lacto trim milk (so basically water anyway!)) and iced tea which is made with stevia so is a lot lower in sugar than fizzy drink. Still, I need a lotttttt of work to get me down to a normal sugar intake level! SO MUCH BRAIN POWER!!!!

 

Before and after is in the works. I keep meaning to do it but then I just dont! :/

Ok. I will do it before the start of this challenge!

How's that?

[ninjakitten]

Now I really feel like Cap.... Asylum Demon? I dont know this reference

 

Yes!!! SO MUCH SUGAR EVERYWHERE. It sucks... but I have cut out pretty much all drinks apart from milk coffees (homemade with zero lacto trim milk (so basically water anyway!)) and iced tea which is made with stevia so is a lot lower in sugar than fizzy drink. Still, I need a lotttttt of work to get me down to a normal sugar intake level! SO MUCH BRAIN POWER!!!!

 

Before and after is in the works. I keep meaning to do it but then I just dont! :/

Ok. I will do it before the start of this challenge!

How's that?

 

No no, sorry, my fault. I should have linked it or something. It's from Dark Souls, but I don't know why it came to my mind at all. Quite a bit ago that I played that. You have to admit it is a bit chubby, though. 

 

Sugar truly is EVERYWHERE. I used to eat cereals for breakfast and stopped once I had a real look at the label. Drinks can be difficult, too, but unlike with food I never had a moment there when I was truly surprised just how much sugar is in there. Especially things that don't really taste all that sweet to me. But maybe my sense of taste is a bit messed up that way.

 

Good! Taking pictures is always good. I never felt like putting them online truly, but just to be able to see it for yourself it was pretty helpful. 

[Phoenix_Riviera]

No no, sorry, my fault. I should have linked it or something. It's from Dark Souls, but I don't know why it came to my mind at all. Quite a bit ago that I played that. You have to admit it is a bit chubby, though. 

 

Sugar truly is EVERYWHERE. I used to eat cereals for breakfast and stopped once I had a real look at the label. Drinks can be difficult, too, but unlike with food I never had a moment there when I was truly surprised just how much sugar is in there. Especially things that don't really taste all that sweet to me. But maybe my sense of taste is a bit messed up that way.

 

Good! Taking pictures is always good. I never felt like putting them online truly, but just to be able to see it for yourself it was pretty helpful. 

 

ARGH! That is pretty horrifying.... and yes. CHUB!

 

Yeah I think maybe once I am super slim I will be ok with sharing before and after hahaha! JUST NOT YET!!  EEEP

[Raxie]

 

I see you commenting on a lot of the same threads as me and you're a first time Ranger so I had to come check you out! Welcome aboard!

 

I have some energy sapping issues, I actually found taking iron helps loads as well. Like, if all I take is iron I'm usually just fine but I stop taking it I notice after a few days. Apparently lotttt of people are very slightly anemic and don't realize it.  Just a suggestion to look into if you feel so inclined

 

What sort of cardio are you planning on doing? Cardio is so hard for me, so I love hearing about other people doing it for motivational purposes.

[Phoenix_Riviera]

 

I see you commenting on a lot of the same threads as me and you're a first time Ranger so I had to come check you out! Welcome aboard!

 

I have some energy sapping issues, I actually found taking iron helps loads as well. Like, if all I take is iron I'm usually just fine but I stop taking it I notice after a few days. Apparently lotttt of people are very slightly anemic and don't realize it.  Just a suggestion to look into if you feel so inclined

 

What sort of cardio are you planning on doing? Cardio is so hard for me, so I love hearing about other people doing it for motivational purposes.

 

Oh HAI!

 

Yes to the iron!!! I just bought myself some to try. I heard iron can be a tricky one... to absorb in food etc..? So yes I definitely am trying that out too in this challenge.

 

I have just been shown interval training so I have been playing around with that. I will cycle 2 mins slow and easy then 1 min going flat tack on a harder level. I also try mixing it up so I dont get bored so I will throw in the rowing machine and elliptical machine. I just do it at the gym (especially coz it's winter here rn so walking in the rain is not ideal!). I used to do ice skating (not well I might add!) but I'm still too scared to try it again since I broke my foot a year ago... One day...

[ninjakitten]

Ah, I'm not good when I don't have my feet on the ground in general. But I guess ice skating could be nice for winter... Do you miss it?

How long is one of your interval training sessions? I'm curious too. Except for jogging I don't enjoy much cardio and I can't go jogging at the moment... But anything to make the other options more interesting is great.

[Xena]

My one nutritional secret....I looked into iron a while back, and found out that clams, oysters and mussels have seriously hgh iron (more than steak, almost as much as liver). If you like those foods, that's a great reason to include more. Also read that the iron in vegetables is harder to absorb than the iron in meats.

 

(Just my little nutritional PSA. Stuff I read on pretty standard nutrition websites that was really surprising to me).

 

Welcome to the rangers and good luck!

[Phoenix_Riviera]

Ah, I'm not good when I don't have my feet on the ground in general. But I guess ice skating could be nice for winter... Do you miss it?

How long is one of your interval training sessions? I'm curious too. Except for jogging I don't enjoy much cardio and I can't go jogging at the moment... But anything to make the other options more interesting is great.

 

Hahaha yeah I wasnt exactly GOOD but I loved that I was getting better. And I was exercising at the same time. Going 1 Km per hour counts right?

Yea I do miss it a little. It was definitely challenging for me. There was a mental block in it that I was trying to overcome. I was quite tense doing it so it was teaching me to let go. It was a bit therapeutic at times....

 

With interval stuff I normally use it as a warmup before weights. So I will do the cycling version for 10 mins total then jump over to the weights. But on my proper cardio days, I like to get 50 mins of actual active time so I total up all the mins on the machines rather than check the clock. So I could be in the gym an hr and a half or so...? I honestly dont know!

Im new to intervals so they are really tiring! I used to just cycle straight for 25 mins then elliptical 15 mins or row 5-10 mins then cycle till times up! Now I'm like flaaaaargh! hahaha so we will see if I can make the full 50 mins each time doing interval training

 

My one nutritional secret....I looked into iron a while back, and found out that clams, oysters and mussels have seriously hgh iron (more than steak, almost as much as liver). If you like those foods, that's a great reason to include more. Also read that the iron in vegetables is harder to absorb than the iron in meats.

 

(Just my little nutritional PSA. Stuff I read on pretty standard nutrition websites that was really surprising to me).

 

Welcome to the rangers and good luck!

 

Yes I have heard its a pain to absorb from veges! I have a supplement that I'll try out because I dont do well with meat. I make sure I have some beef mince every month or so but I stick to chicken and fish (my stomach doesnt like meat! Or dairy... or fat... So annoying!) Im not sure if Im adventurous enough to try out clams etc! Thanks though! When I toughen up and get over being so fussy I will have to try them out

[Balthazar]

I'm still trying to get the intervals right - I seem to make the work section too tiring so the recovery section doesn't do the job and my legs stop working and I shoot off the end of the treadmill after a few minutes

[Polgara19]

 

 

 

Love this gif!  

 

Looks like a very well thought out challenge, and I look forward to cheering you on.  I'm on my second challenge of avoiding sugary sweets when I'm by myself, and I know how hard it can be.  

You can do it!

[ninjakitten]

Hahaha yeah I wasnt exactly GOOD but I loved that I was getting better. And I was exercising at the same time. Going 1 Km per hour counts right?

Yea I do miss it a little. It was definitely challenging for me. There was a mental block in it that I was trying to overcome. I was quite tense doing it so it was teaching me to let go. It was a bit therapeutic at times....

 

Of course 1 km/h counts! It's awesome that you tried to overcome that mental block. It's hard, but I'd bet the feeling once you manage is just amazing... 

 

Oh, I don't think I could do interval training for anything near to those 50 minutes you have done otherwise. But then I often had that problem of not being recovered enough after the phases at a slow pace, too. I sure hope it gets better with time... until you pick a harder workout and it's back to the start.  

[Benaiah]

Just wanted to pop in and tell you that I like your lift/cardio goals. I may have to adopt your grading scale for this current challenge. I wish you well on your endeavors.

[Phoenix_Riviera]

I'm still trying to get the intervals right - I seem to make the work section too tiring so the recovery section doesn't do the job and my legs stop working and I shoot off the end of the treadmill after a few minutes

 

Hahahaha do you literally shoot off the end...?

Yeah I havent tried it with running yet so we will see how that goes but I get what you mean. When I do the rowing it KILLS me! Instead of go hard 1 min go slow etc, I just do 500m as fast (but still steadily) as possible then I give myself 1 1/2 mins rest then do it again. I check my pulse to make sure I'm not pushing so hard I pass out though!!! But yes it's tough if you dont recover enough.

 

Love this gif!  

 

Looks like a very well thought out challenge, and I look forward to cheering you on.  I'm on my second challenge of avoiding sugary sweets when I'm by myself, and I know how hard it can be.  

You can do it!

 

Thank youuuu!!!! I am gonna need all the support I can get for them sugary beasts that come to get me....!!

 

Just wanted to pop in and tell you that I like your lift/cardio goals. I may have to adopt your grading scale for this current challenge. I wish you well on your endeavors.

 

YAY! thanks for your support I found grading helped me to see how well I was doing and it meant I wasnt disappointed when I didnt get 100%

[Phoenix_Riviera]

Of course 1 km/h counts! It's awesome that you tried to overcome that mental block. It's hard, but I'd bet the feeling once you manage is just amazing... 

 

Oh, I don't think I could do interval training for anything near to those 50 minutes you have done otherwise. But then I often had that problem of not being recovered enough after the phases at a slow pace, too. I sure hope it gets better with time... until you pick a harder workout and it's back to the start.

 

Hahaha yuuusssss!!!! Yes when you have those little moments of gliding effortlessly it made it all worth it. I drove towards the rink yesterday and I was like hmmmm I should go there soon..... Maybe that will be in my NEXT challenge... actually step on the ice again haha!

 

Yes, that recovery is pretty important I imagine!