brutalbears Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Introduction and Reason/Goals Within the ChallengeHey everyone! I am really excited to be doing my fourth challenge with Nerd Fitness and my Second challenge with the Warriors! I can't believe I have been on this community this long, and I can't believe how much progress I have made already. A lot is going on in my life right now and I need to get centered, and with all the hype around the new star wars coming out I thought the lessons taught by Star Wars would be perfect. -Currently I am coming off an injury from the last challenge, and I should be able to start lifting again as soon as July 24th, just in time for the challenge! But, to keep my wrist doing well I need to keep up the yoga and relaxation, for I have a tendency to go full force at life and leave no time for healing.-I have a thing for a girl for the first time in years, and it is scary as hell! I have not gone on a real date in 3 and half years (my last breakup was a little rough), but due to my confidence from getting fit I think i will be asking her out in the next couple months. (I don't want to interfere with some stuff going on in her life at the moment) But, the point is I am scared out of my mind, and learning to let go and deal with this fear is critical to my health, so that will be a theme in this challenge. I am also training for a huge promotion, and that fear needs to be dealt this as well.-Lastly, I am getting close to the end game I had sought for when I first stated looking at my health. I have lost a lot of weight so far (like 40 something pounds), and I am getting close to needing to start bulking, so that may happen with in this challenge. Though, that last 10 pounds in a lot harder than the first 40 in some ways. So I will be looking at burning a lot of fat, and possible gaining some muscle mass.The support of everyone here has been huge for me, you guys are awesome! The Force AwakensForce Bar 80%80% Grading System0-20% Pure Sith|20-40% Dark Apprentice|40-50% Dabbling in the Dark Arts|50-60% Padawan|60-80% Jedi Knight|80-100% Jedi MasterI need to achieve at least the rank of Jedi Knight to Pass the ChallengeRewarded stats will beSTR-3 DEX-2 STA-2 CON-3 WIS-3 CHA-2 The Heart of the Jedi VS The Pull of the Dark SideUnder Progress:Light Side of the ForceVSDark Side of the Force__________Meditation-2VSBad Eating-5__________Daily Walk-5VSSkipping the walk-10​__________Hike-5VSActivity Free Weekend-15__________Yoga -7VSSkipping a Yoga Sessions-15​__________Going to an AA Meeting-10VS4 Days without-20​__________Weight Lifting Session-10VSBlowing off the Workout-20 Workout Routines MondayDead liftOverhead PressChin-UpsLungesWednesdayBench PressKettle Bell: Clean and PressPull-Ups BurpeesFriday/SaturdaySquat CurlsSide-Grip Pull-UpsPolymeric Push-Ups Bonus Challenges1. Complete the Building of Compost Heap-5% Bonus good2. Build 2 Raised Pallet Garden Beds-5% Bonus good Starting Picture: 161 PoundsEnding Picture 169 Pounds 2 Quote Challenges: R: Winter is Here 20|19|18|17|16|15|14|13|R|12|11|10|9|8|7|6|5|4|3|2|1 “I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine.” -John Galt Link to comment
Br0din Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 smile! 1 Quote May Br0din bless you with mighty gains, and may your shaker bottle always be full. Wheymen ...and, if you die... Walk it off - Captain America Level 13: 1/4 Giant Warrior STR - 50 | DEX - 19 | STA - 19 | CON - 14 | WIS - 28 | CHA - 24 My food logging is here*: MFP: tyrsnbdr Link to comment
Luciana Valerosa Culming Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Seeing the spoilers I knew it was you ^^Of course I'll be following along again. Looking forward to this challenge. So this time you'll challenge yourself. Again an instresting concept. Did you get the maze? Quote level 12 Hobbit Monk (respawned September 2016) STR 4 | DEX 15 | CON 16 | STA 15 | WIS 33 | CHA 24 | Halfling | Newbie | Fencer and Bookworm Introduction | Character | Daily Battle Log | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | # | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | #### | 17 | Current Challenge Spoiler I'm exercising, because I want to get my stamina and strength. I enjoy medieevil swordmanship, Tai Chi, yoga, aikido and fire spinning. I'm also a roleplaying nerd and a book worm. Let's fight the procrastination dragon! Link to comment
brutalbears Posted July 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Seeing the spoilers I knew it was you ^^Of course I'll be following along again. Looking forward to this challenge. So this time you'll challenge yourself. Again an instresting concept. Did you get the maze?No I didn't get the maze, and thanks for always being such an awesome friend! Quote Challenges: R: Winter is Here 20|19|18|17|16|15|14|13|R|12|11|10|9|8|7|6|5|4|3|2|1 “I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine.” -John Galt Link to comment
wildross Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 So much star wars... Quote Warriors don't count reps and sets. They count tons. My psychologist weighs 45 pounds, has an iron soul and sits on the end of a bar Tally Sheet for 2019 Encouragement for older members: Chronologically Blessed Group; Encouragement for newbie lifters: When we were weaker Link to comment
elvenengineer Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Best lines of the whole series Glad to see you back for another challenge! Hopefully we can both overcome our wrist issues lol Quote Goal: Deadlift a (Female) Wookie (100 kg): 65.8% Link to comment
brutalbears Posted July 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 Best lines of the whole series Glad to see you back for another challenge! Hopefully we can both overcome our wrist issues lolThanks for stopping by! Ill be rooting for your wrist recovery as well! Quote Challenges: R: Winter is Here 20|19|18|17|16|15|14|13|R|12|11|10|9|8|7|6|5|4|3|2|1 “I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine.” -John Galt Link to comment
brutalbears Posted July 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 I am super excited for this challenge. Happy first day everyone! I finished my compost pile this weekend, so I am starting with a bonus 5 points! Now it is time to start lifting again, I'm so excited! Quote Challenges: R: Winter is Here 20|19|18|17|16|15|14|13|R|12|11|10|9|8|7|6|5|4|3|2|1 “I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine.” -John Galt Link to comment
brutalbears Posted July 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Monday 7/27/15: I did a lifted, walked 4.4 miles, meditated, and went to an AA meeting. It feels so good to lift again. I was bummed that I had to drop so much in weight to make sure my wrist could handle it, but I am just glad to be able to lift again. Quote Challenges: R: Winter is Here 20|19|18|17|16|15|14|13|R|12|11|10|9|8|7|6|5|4|3|2|1 “I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine.” -John Galt Link to comment
elvenengineer Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 It's always better to start out safe. You'll work your way back up quickly! 1 Quote Goal: Deadlift a (Female) Wookie (100 kg): 65.8% Link to comment
dsavage Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 So much awesomeness. Congratulations on your progress so far! Those last few pounds are definitely the toughest I think we're at about the same weight too. Nice to meet my warrior twin! 2 Quote Level 7 Ranger: STR-10 DEX-2 STA-3 CON-10 WIS-2 CHA-0 | Instagram |Previous Challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5| 6 | 7 | current | Battle Log Link to comment
PMyrrh Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Monday 7/27/15: I did a lifted, walked 4.4 miles, meditated, and went to an AA meeting. It feels so good to lift again. I was bummed that I had to drop so much in weight to make sure my wrist could handle it, but I am just glad to be able to lift again.I know the feeling dude! I tore some abdominals in the beginning of June and didnt really get back to lifting till two weeks ago. My first reaction: "MY NUMBERS!!! NOOOOOOOOOOO!" Good luck on the challenge! 2 Quote Lvl 4 Dragonborn (Dungeons and Dragons not Skyrim) Warrior STR:8.5 DEX:3 STA:10.5 CON:7.5 WIS:5 CHA:4 MyFitnessPal (Looking for NerdFitness PPL) Current Challenge Completed:PMyrrh's Viking Winter PMyrrh's Path of the Persevering Paladin Brazen and Unabashed 5 minute Spartan Plank 50/50 SquatsCOLD ASS VIKING CHALLENGE: 30/30 100% 100% Link to comment
brutalbears Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Tuesday 7-28-15:I walked 4.2 miles, meditated, and did a half hour of yoga-but, my diet wasn't great. I just kept wanting to eat. I will have to be more mindful of my calories today. Regardless, the new yoga plan I started using yesterday kicked my ass. It is much harder and my core is on fire still this morning, which is awesome. I think I figured out that my class isn't quite a warrior-the combination of a lot of warrior and druid styles makes it something a little different. Would I be arrogant if I wanted to call myself a Paladin? 1 Quote Challenges: R: Winter is Here 20|19|18|17|16|15|14|13|R|12|11|10|9|8|7|6|5|4|3|2|1 “I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine.” -John Galt Link to comment
PMyrrh Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Would I be arrogant if I wanted to call myself a Paladin?In D&D terms I'd call you a Ranger or a Monk. Calling yourself a Paladin would be fine, its all for the fun and modivation. 1 Quote Lvl 4 Dragonborn (Dungeons and Dragons not Skyrim) Warrior STR:8.5 DEX:3 STA:10.5 CON:7.5 WIS:5 CHA:4 MyFitnessPal (Looking for NerdFitness PPL) Current Challenge Completed:PMyrrh's Viking Winter PMyrrh's Path of the Persevering Paladin Brazen and Unabashed 5 minute Spartan Plank 50/50 SquatsCOLD ASS VIKING CHALLENGE: 30/30 100% 100% Link to comment
dsavage Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 warrior monk, like this guy: 1 Quote Level 7 Ranger: STR-10 DEX-2 STA-3 CON-10 WIS-2 CHA-0 | Instagram |Previous Challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5| 6 | 7 | current | Battle Log Link to comment
brutalbears Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 warrior monk, like this guy:Shit! That guy looks like he could kick some ass! 1 Quote Challenges: R: Winter is Here 20|19|18|17|16|15|14|13|R|12|11|10|9|8|7|6|5|4|3|2|1 “I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine.” -John Galt Link to comment
brutalbears Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 In D&D terms I'd call you a Ranger or a Monk. Calling yourself a Paladin would be fine, its all for the fun and modivation.I like to imagine this guy: 1 Quote Challenges: R: Winter is Here 20|19|18|17|16|15|14|13|R|12|11|10|9|8|7|6|5|4|3|2|1 “I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine.” -John Galt Link to comment
Rookiebeotch Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 What's so crappy about being a sith Lord? It's more like a different flavor of awesome. Star Wars characters that would better represent a fail prone loser would be like Ponda Baba or Captain Needa. Quote Current Challenge March 2016 Second Challenge First challenge, Battle Log Link to comment
wildross Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 What's so crappy about being a sith Lord? It's more like a different flavor of awesome. Star Wars characters that would better represent a fail prone loser would be like Ponda Baba or Captain Needa.They are all power hungry ego maniacs who get killed??? Quote Warriors don't count reps and sets. They count tons. My psychologist weighs 45 pounds, has an iron soul and sits on the end of a bar Tally Sheet for 2019 Encouragement for older members: Chronologically Blessed Group; Encouragement for newbie lifters: When we were weaker Link to comment
PMyrrh Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 They are all power hungry ego maniacs who get killed???"What do you think the evil emporer will remember most as he gets struck down?""...That good always triumphs over evil?""No, he's going to be reliving the years he spent living AS A GOD. Sure, the last 10 or so minutes stunk, but thats the risk you take."-Order of the Stick Quote Lvl 4 Dragonborn (Dungeons and Dragons not Skyrim) Warrior STR:8.5 DEX:3 STA:10.5 CON:7.5 WIS:5 CHA:4 MyFitnessPal (Looking for NerdFitness PPL) Current Challenge Completed:PMyrrh's Viking Winter PMyrrh's Path of the Persevering Paladin Brazen and Unabashed 5 minute Spartan Plank 50/50 SquatsCOLD ASS VIKING CHALLENGE: 30/30 100% 100% Link to comment
PMyrrh Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 I like to imagine this guy:And that guy looks AWESOME! Quote Lvl 4 Dragonborn (Dungeons and Dragons not Skyrim) Warrior STR:8.5 DEX:3 STA:10.5 CON:7.5 WIS:5 CHA:4 MyFitnessPal (Looking for NerdFitness PPL) Current Challenge Completed:PMyrrh's Viking Winter PMyrrh's Path of the Persevering Paladin Brazen and Unabashed 5 minute Spartan Plank 50/50 SquatsCOLD ASS VIKING CHALLENGE: 30/30 100% 100% Link to comment
brutalbears Posted July 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Update- Wednesday 7-29-15:I walked 3.1 miles, did 20 minutes of strength yoga, did a lifting session, and I am sore as hell this morning! What's so crappy about being a sith Lord? It's more like a different flavor of awesome. Star Wars characters that would better represent a fail prone loser would be like Ponda Baba or Captain Needa.Anakin in Episode 3 is probably the perfect archetype of everything bad about me and horrible my life becomes when I let anger, fear, and wanting to control everything run my life. The discipline and serenity of the Jedi are what I aspire to. (These are some great themes for a recovering drug addict like myself) They are all power hungry ego maniacs who get killed???Couldn't agree more. Walter White is a power hungry ego maniac-and I defiantly don't want to be like him. "What do you think the evil emporer will remember most as he gets struck down?""...That good always triumphs over evil?""No, he's going to be reliving the years he spent living AS A GOD. Sure, the last 10 or so minutes stunk, but thats the risk you take."-Order of the Stick"Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." -Yoda.Perhaps all he will remember is fear, anger, hate, and suffering.Sounds like way to much internal suff Quote Challenges: R: Winter is Here 20|19|18|17|16|15|14|13|R|12|11|10|9|8|7|6|5|4|3|2|1 “I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine.” -John Galt Link to comment
brutalbears Posted July 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 I just read a great article on what it means to be a warrior. I highly suggest it: http://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/10/23/the-four-archetypes-of-the-mature-masculine-the-warrior/ Quote Challenges: R: Winter is Here 20|19|18|17|16|15|14|13|R|12|11|10|9|8|7|6|5|4|3|2|1 “I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine.” -John Galt Link to comment
Rookiebeotch Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Anakin in Episode 3 is probably the perfect archetype of everything bad about me and horrible my life becomes when I let anger, fear, and wanting to control everything run my life. The discipline and serenity of the Jedi are what I aspire to. (These are some great themes for a recovering drug addict like myself)Episode 3 is probably the perfect archetype of everything bad and horrible in a Star Wars movie. Quote Current Challenge March 2016 Second Challenge First challenge, Battle Log Link to comment
brutalbears Posted July 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Episode 3 is probably the perfect archetype of everything bad and horrible in a Star Wars movie.True true, though episode 1 is probably the perfect archetype of everything bad a Star Wars movie could be. Quote Challenges: R: Winter is Here 20|19|18|17|16|15|14|13|R|12|11|10|9|8|7|6|5|4|3|2|1 “I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine.” -John Galt Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.