heyarnold13 Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 As I've gotten more and more involved with my gym and fallen more in love with everything that goes beyond the barbell (though I still have the heart of a Warrior), I am making the full hop over to the Rangers with this next challenge! I'll be back throughout the week leading up to the challenge to see if I can come up with a point system or something for this and to finesse some of these goals. Main QuestMoving down towards 190lbs! Just hit the sub-200 mark this week, so I'm getting closer and closer! 1. Play Like a Ranger, Feel Like a WarriorMake it to Raise the Bar (my gym's CrossFit-esque program that I'm part of) 5x each week! Of these sessions, 1 can be subbed with yoga if necessary.Bonus point for 1 yoga class in addition to 5 RtB classes.Bonus goal: get 1 PR in any of the following lifts: squat (front or back), clean, snatch, bench, deadlift.2. Shop Like a BossI REALLY need to be better at grocery shopping and cooking more and eating out less, so this challenge is going to be hard for me, but ultimately better for my wallet and waistline! Go to grocery store at least once each weekTo aid self in challenge: write shopping list on weekend3. Clean Like a Disney PrincessCome, my animal friends! Let's clean house! I moved into a new apartment (studio by myself!) the other month, but I haven't had time to fully unpack and organize yet.This may seem like it's not quite in line with main quest, but it's a huge point of stress for me and I know that by eliminating stressful things from my life, I will overall be happier and healthier. Cleaning up a small space I live in is pretty low-hanging fruit in terms of destressing, so this will be a good one to work on.Taking a page out of my buddy Slates' book here: accomplish one organizing and one cleaning task each week.Organization tasks: finish unpacking all boxes, organize desk, pickup closet floor, finish organizing kitchen, arrange hall closet, organize bathroom.Cleaning tasks: clean bathroom, clean kitchen, do laundry, change sheets, Swiffer/vacuum floorsBonus life challenge: read three books! 4 Quote Challenge | Twitter: @jarnold427 | Obsession New Goal Progress 0%0% Start: 190 | Goal: 175 Goal Achieved!!! 100%100% Start: 225 | Goal: 190 Battle Log: Operation Avenger Link to comment
Rurik Harrgath Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 As I've gotten more and more involved with my gym and fallen more in love with everything that goes beyond the barbell (though I still have the heart of a Warrior), I am making the full hop over to the Rangers with this next challenge! [Emperor Palpatine] Your defection pleases us. [/Emperor Palpatine] 2 Quote [Level ??] Rurik, the Wayfinder Class: Gloomfall Gunslinger (Artificer/Gunslinger) BRUTALITY 11 | FINESSE 10 | VIGOR 11 | INSIGHT 14 | WILL 13 Equipment: The Alchemist greatcoat armor, Longshot adventuring rifle, Slicer & Dicer dual blades, with adventurer's pack containing an alchemist's kit. "Rangers have to at least give up on pants. It's a special rule we enacted after Rurik became a Guild Leader.” – DarK_RaideR "Did I just get my ass kicked by a member of Metallica meets History Channel's Vikings?" - Wild Wolf "By the Well-Oiled-and-Meticulously-Groomed Beard of Rurik!" - Tanktimus the Encourager Link to comment
DarK_RaideR Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 1 Quote Lvl 54 Multitasker Link to comment
goodbye_farewell Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 You got this! Quote Link to comment
Raze Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 W00T W00T I know what you mean with the shopping, luckily I has a Wegmans 10 minutes away. Sadly I dont follow my budget and typically go over buying extra things on a whim.. 1 Quote Level 1 Nord Epic Quest STR 3 | DEX 3 | STA 2 | CON 3 | WIS 3.5 | CHA 4 Original Challenge | 1ST | 2nd | joining the bebop | Return to the rangers | Spoiler "They wouldn't mind a corpse of you. Now, you can luxuriate in a nice jail cell, but if your hand touches metal, I swear, by my pretty floral bonnet, I will end you." - Mal Link to comment
JessOfAllTrades Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Excited to see more of your progress! Quote Storytelling Rebel | Blog | Twitter "“You've seen my descent, now watch my rising." ~ Rumi Link to comment
Noname123 Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Ooooooh gurrrrrrrrrrl, lookatchu being a smexy Ranger. Guess that means you are one step closer to doing that Beast with me in NC in Nov..... Also, jcsimmons: Halo Top, Quest bars, organic oats, pumpkin spice muffins, pumpkin spice granola, WEGMANS YOU HAVE THIS YEAR ROUND WHY DO YOU MAKE ME BROKE. I live 2.2 miles from the Germantown Wegmans. I work 1.03 miles from it. It's always there making me want to spend all my money on everything. 2 Quote Spaz Ranger BATTLE LOG You can have results or excuses. Not both Link to comment
JessOfAllTrades Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 UGH Wegmans. My true weakness. I live across the street from one. Quote Storytelling Rebel | Blog | Twitter "“You've seen my descent, now watch my rising." ~ Rumi Link to comment
Raze Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 UGH Wegmans. My true weakness. I live across the street from one. That is an amazing yet horrible position. I would be there all the time buying food and bread from their bakery and restaurant style foods. Quote Level 1 Nord Epic Quest STR 3 | DEX 3 | STA 2 | CON 3 | WIS 3.5 | CHA 4 Original Challenge | 1ST | 2nd | joining the bebop | Return to the rangers | Spoiler "They wouldn't mind a corpse of you. Now, you can luxuriate in a nice jail cell, but if your hand touches metal, I swear, by my pretty floral bonnet, I will end you." - Mal Link to comment
heyarnold13 Posted July 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Living in the heart of DC means NO WEGMANS!!! But Trader Joes does the same thing for me. Ugh. Just throwing all of my money into snacks there. So delicious. 1 Quote Challenge | Twitter: @jarnold427 | Obsession New Goal Progress 0%0% Start: 190 | Goal: 175 Goal Achieved!!! 100%100% Start: 225 | Goal: 190 Battle Log: Operation Avenger Link to comment
goodbye_farewell Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 What are these stores you speak of? I think I am at least an hour away from any of these Quote Link to comment
JessOfAllTrades Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Wovercast, you ever come back to the DC area for work and we shall take you on a tour of them. 1 Quote Storytelling Rebel | Blog | Twitter "“You've seen my descent, now watch my rising." ~ Rumi Link to comment
heyarnold13 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Wovercast, you ever come back to the DC area for work and we shall take you on a tour of them. YES DC nerds grocery tour!!! Come back soon, wovercast! 1 Quote Challenge | Twitter: @jarnold427 | Obsession New Goal Progress 0%0% Start: 190 | Goal: 175 Goal Achieved!!! 100%100% Start: 225 | Goal: 190 Battle Log: Operation Avenger Link to comment
goodbye_farewell Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Wovercast, you ever come back to the DC area for work and we shall take you on a tour of them.YES DC nerds grocery tour!!! Come back soon, wovercast! Between work and vacation, I am sure I'll be back sometime soon 1 Quote Link to comment
heyarnold13 Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Day TWO of Challenge and... I got my butt kicked twice (in the best way possible) at Raise the Bar I went grocery shopping and got eggs, broccoli, sausage, and bananas I hung up my new shower curtain AND I didn't say scathing things to my coworker, which I wanted to do and it isn't part of my challenge, but I still gave myself a large pat-on-the-back for that one today. 1 Quote Challenge | Twitter: @jarnold427 | Obsession New Goal Progress 0%0% Start: 190 | Goal: 175 Goal Achieved!!! 100%100% Start: 225 | Goal: 190 Battle Log: Operation Avenger Link to comment
Noname123 Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 You did better than I did with the tongue-in check today, sweet progress brah Btw, I'm stoked for our OCR training funday. Quote Spaz Ranger BATTLE LOG You can have results or excuses. Not both Link to comment
JessOfAllTrades Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Day TWO of Challenge and... I got my butt kicked twice (in the best way possible) at Raise the Bar I went grocery shopping and got eggs, broccoli, sausage, and bananas I hung up my new shower curtain AND I didn't say scathing things to my coworker, which I wanted to do and it isn't part of my challenge, but I still gave myself a large pat-on-the-back for that one today. Sounds like a strong start to me! Quote Storytelling Rebel | Blog | Twitter "“You've seen my descent, now watch my rising." ~ Rumi Link to comment
heyarnold13 Posted July 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Happy Friday!!! I've had a great week of workouts. Anxiety hasn't flared up during them (which it was hardcore doing the week before last to the point of a panic attack mid-hill sprint. awkward) and they've all been really solid. I was planning on Mon-Thurs with Fri rest day and then Sat workout, but yesterday afternoon my coach posted the workout earlier than normal. And what was on tap for Friday? CLEANS!!! And wall balls!!! I love wall balls, which I know is akin to saying "I love burpees," but rest assured, I hate burpees. But I do love wall balls... anyway, I haven't done cleans in forever and I got waaayyyy too excited and immediately signed up for Friday morning class. Which was a bold move, because I did that this morning, and have my 6th day in a row of workouts tomorrow with whatever it brings. Rest is SO important, especially with how intense our workouts are. Oops Can't wait for tomorrow though!!! Hashtag gym nerd. Cleaning goals for the weekend: clear the damn floor and clean the bathroom!!! There is stuff ALL OVER my floor from the flurries of packing and unpacking for four weddings I attended in July. That's right, four in one month. Ugh. But they're all done now! Time to finally settle in to my apartment! 1 Quote Challenge | Twitter: @jarnold427 | Obsession New Goal Progress 0%0% Start: 190 | Goal: 175 Goal Achieved!!! 100%100% Start: 225 | Goal: 190 Battle Log: Operation Avenger Link to comment
heyarnold13 Posted August 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 Cleaning Goal #1: Complete! Bathroom is shiny clean and I even washed all my towels and the bath mat! 1 Quote Challenge | Twitter: @jarnold427 | Obsession New Goal Progress 0%0% Start: 190 | Goal: 175 Goal Achieved!!! 100%100% Start: 225 | Goal: 190 Battle Log: Operation Avenger Link to comment
Xena Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 Spectacular first week, and not even quite over yet! Quote Xena, Level 14+ Valkyrie Ranger January 2017 December 2016 Oct/Nov 2016 Link to comment
Noname123 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Grats on killing it on week 1 1 Quote Spaz Ranger BATTLE LOG You can have results or excuses. Not both Link to comment
heyarnold13 Posted August 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Thanks erryone!! Starting Week 2 off right with my favorite smoothie: banana, almond butter, oats, protein powder, cinnamon, and vanilla almond milk. Tastes like cookie dough in a cup Planning on hitting the grocery store after the gym tonight to grab some quick-cook type stuff! Going to plan the small list during work today. 1 Quote Challenge | Twitter: @jarnold427 | Obsession New Goal Progress 0%0% Start: 190 | Goal: 175 Goal Achieved!!! 100%100% Start: 225 | Goal: 190 Battle Log: Operation Avenger Link to comment
heyarnold13 Posted August 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Saw this floating around this morning in the wake of the Rousey v Correia fight. I've never followed the UFC or any fight stuff closely (slash at all), but I do think Rousey is a badass and I really admire her strength, both mentally and physically. As someone who values quiet confidence instead of a more brash approach, I loved this. (and yes, Ronda is an outspoken spitfire of a person, but when it comes to her fights, she gets. sh*t. done.) 3 Quote Challenge | Twitter: @jarnold427 | Obsession New Goal Progress 0%0% Start: 190 | Goal: 175 Goal Achieved!!! 100%100% Start: 225 | Goal: 190 Battle Log: Operation Avenger Link to comment
JessOfAllTrades Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Way to go on Week 1! Also, ohmygoodness so many weddings! I had one in July and still feel like I haven't collected myself from prep and travel for it. You're a BAMF! Quote Storytelling Rebel | Blog | Twitter "“You've seen my descent, now watch my rising." ~ Rumi Link to comment
heyarnold13 Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 So I didn't get my "clean the floor" goal done over the weekend, but my friend is coming into town tomorrow and staying with me. SO it's time to POWER CLEAN THIS FLOOR!!! Which is wonderfully fitting since we did Clean & Jerk tonight at the gym (10lb PR and into the triple digits, woop woop!!!). By power clean this floor, I mean move ALL THE SHIT somewhere else and put away as much as possible but really I'll probably stuff it in my hall closet and under the bed. So here's my note to my future self to check both of those places and properly put stuff away. EDIT: It was a 15lb PR on my C&J!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Challenge | Twitter: @jarnold427 | Obsession New Goal Progress 0%0% Start: 190 | Goal: 175 Goal Achieved!!! 100%100% Start: 225 | Goal: 190 Battle Log: Operation Avenger Link to comment
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