Raze Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hello rangers! I am back after being gone/with the Adventurers for the last 2 years. Background I am a former Marine who has always been a bit on the larger side of the scale. When I got out of the corps I stopped running because I could and I hated it anyway. I went to Afghanistan for two years and did nothing but lift and circuit training. This is where I found NF in 2012. Other than not being able to run I was in the best shape since boot camp and was actually comfortable in my own skin (which was a first). So there I was getting ready to leave Afghanistan and stopped working out as I shipped everything home a few weeks before I left. I got back to the states and everything fell apart. I ate all the things!!! I also drank all the beer which I had very little of over the past two years. I also had a job that traveled across the country and world quite frequently while living out of hotels and working up to 18 hours a day (for 3 week spans). Add everything up and I gained close to 80 pounds in a year. 2015 was a new job and really no change in anything I had moments where things were going well, but then would go right back to the habits I developed in 2014. 2016 is the year of change and this first challenge is all about getting back to basics and setting a foundation. Starting off with the life quest as this is the most important part of this challenge at this time and is taken directly from my epic quest of 2016. Goal 1 Rebuild my wagon - I never fully got on the wagon in 2015, there were times were I was driving along nicely, but those were short and inconsistent. Finalize living situation AKA buy the damned house. This is starting to move and would like the majority of the process completed by JAN 19 AKA the day I become unemployed Get a job. woe is me I've lost my job. Time to grab my straw and suck it the fuck up and fix the situation.Goal 230 MINS of work everyday. this can be walking, running, rucking, lifting, mace work, or yoga. Doodlie yoga doesn't count towards this This is to build both a habit and basic foundation of exercising everyday. Goal 3Meal planning/batch cooking. This is to stop wasting food mainly veggies. I need to figure out what to eat and when vice just eating whatever whenever. I will only buy things that I have a plan for and eat the food I buy for that week. This will also cut out all the eating out I've been doing in the past month or so. Goal 4Mindful eating. this is a 3 part goal. 1. be aware of what eating and track food 80% of the time. 21/26 days2. No alcohol (will allow the splitting of a bottle of wine with the wife when we move into the house) 3. stick to IF/IIFYM 90% of the time. 24/26 days Week 1start weight: 266.2 BF% (fitbit) 40.1%end of week 1 weight: 265.5 BF% average 35.15Goal 1house: waitingJob: have one possible lined up Goal 2days worked 6/7 goal 3meal plan followed 5/7 Goal 41. tracking 7/72. 7/73. IF/IIFYM 7/7 Week 2 Goal 1house: no updateJob: no update Goal 2days worked 3/7 goal 3meal plan followed 6/7 Goal 41. tracking 7/72. 7/73. IF/IIFYM 7/7 Week 3 Goal 1house: Job: Goal 2days worked 5/7 goal 3meal plan followed 5/7 Goal 41. tracking 7/72. 7/73. IF/IIFYM 7/7 Week 4 Goal 1house: Job: Goal 2days worked X/7 goal 3meal plan followed x/7 Goal 41. tracking X/72. 6/73. IF/IIFYM x/7 totals Goal 1house: Job: Goal 2days worked X/26 goal 3meal plan followed x/26 Goal 41. tracking X/212. pass/fail3. IF/IIFYM x/24 Edit: It was mentioned in chat last night that bribing myself could be a great motivation to stay on track. So here is my bribing list for this challenge. 90-100% of goals 2, 3, and 4. I can get one of these. shirt 1 shirt 2 80-89% of goals 2, 3, and 4. I get to get these two items for my rucksack. Item 1 Item 2 71-75% of goals 2, 3, and 4. A 6 pack of my choosing for weekend 0. 70% or less of goals 2, 3, and 4. must do two word workouts during weekend 0 as punishment for being a failure. each word must be between 4 and 8 letters long and the doodlies get to choose the words. PAIN RETAINS 9 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
Shello Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I will follow here once things are finalized... 1 Quote Race: Amazonian Ogre Princess | Class: Ranger | Profession: SuperHero | Affiliation: Doodlie and Pancake for Life Respawn Challenge Arcs: 2021 | 2022 I am not saying I am Wonder Woman. I am just saying no one has ever seen me and Wonder Woman together in the same room. Original Spawn Challenges 2014 - 2020: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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, ?? Roadmaps: 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 Starting weight = 290.4 (2014); Current weight = 241.2; Total pounds lost: 49.2 Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Welcome back! 1 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
Wild Wolf Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 This is gonna be fun- welcome back sirWolf"Let the Boomstick do the talking." 2 Quote Wild Wolf Class: Peerless Scarred/ Height: 6'2 / Weight: 188# Instagram: @ryanwolfbell / Facebook: Ryan Wolf Bell / Bible App (YouVersion) Ryan Wolf Bell Current Challenge: Intro to Wolflean Spoiler Last Challenge(s): 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13/14/15/16 Epic Challenges: Welcome to the Fireteam & Wolfpool Gotham Project: 1 " Know, O prince, that once the sun burns out and the earth's core becomes solid and cold, there will come a man to provide the endless energy needed to sustain life and for the planets to keep moving. He is the source of light and the warmth of hope back into the hearts of humanity...." - Dark_Raider A wolf rises in my heart; against my darkness; against my demons; against my despair. I DECLARE WAR! Romans 8:28 (CSB) We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to His purpose. Link to comment
spooky Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 following is finalized 2 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
Rurik Harrgath Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 We Conan fans are seriously taking the Rangers by storm lately. Welcome back, jc! 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
Tolsimir Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Waiting for the finalised finalisations. 1 Quote Link to comment
deftona Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 4 Quote If it's not siesta or fiesta, I'm not interested. Profile picture credit : NF's resident super artist - NinjaKitten Link to comment
Raze Posted January 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I will follow here once things are finalized... You can now finalize your following! Welcome back! Thanks! This is gonna be fun- welcome back sirWolf"Let the Boomstick do the talking." Thanks, I've missed the rangers! following is finalized W00T!!! We Conan fans are seriously taking the Rangers by storm lately. Welcome back, jc! Because we know what is best in life! and sometimes punch a camel in the face for no reason Waiting for the finalised finalisations. Wait is over! you can stop waiting in that done of voice def 6 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
Tolsimir Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hoooo!! Sounds good JC. NOW GET ON THAT WAGON.And goal 4 ~ I'm with you. We'll be eating so mindfullyyyy! 1 Quote Link to comment
thekatisalie Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Welcome back to the Rangers, JC! And I didn't know you were a former Marine! Looking forward to seeing you kick this 4WC's ass! 1 Quote Level 24 Frost Archer ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ Current Challenge: thekatisalie is back :: no seriously this time MyFitnessPal || Strava || SmashRun || Twitch I Instagram. I tweet. I cosplay. Link to comment
Raze Posted January 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Welcome back to the Rangers, JC! And I didn't know you were a former Marine! Looking forward to seeing you kick this 4WC's ass! Thanks! I did 5 years and got out back in 2011. that's one of the barriers I've been having. I'm always comparing myself to what I used to do and what I can't do now.... that's one thing I've been slowly working on. 3 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
Rurik Harrgath Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Because we know what is best in life! and sometimes punch a camel in the face for no reason https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBux0VPPo7g 3 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
AshPS Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Stalking!! 3 Quote Level 6 Pixie Assassin Rangerish Adventurer Current Challenge: Guess What?? Previous Challenges: Spoiler 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 12th 13th 14th Battle Log -We can't always change the things we've done, but we can change what we do next. -I don't have a choice. I deserve a better life and this is what I have to do to get there. -Whatever doesn't kill me....Had better start running. Link to comment
AshPS Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 oh, saw this and thought of you. 4 Quote Level 6 Pixie Assassin Rangerish Adventurer Current Challenge: Guess What?? Previous Challenges: Spoiler 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 12th 13th 14th Battle Log -We can't always change the things we've done, but we can change what we do next. -I don't have a choice. I deserve a better life and this is what I have to do to get there. -Whatever doesn't kill me....Had better start running. Link to comment
Raze Posted January 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 THATS AMAZING ASH!!!! 2 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
Wild Wolf Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I must agree- that pic is sick, Ash!Oh, and thank you for serving JC! You da man!Wolf"Let the Boomstick do the talking." 2 Quote Wild Wolf Class: Peerless Scarred/ Height: 6'2 / Weight: 188# Instagram: @ryanwolfbell / Facebook: Ryan Wolf Bell / Bible App (YouVersion) Ryan Wolf Bell Current Challenge: Intro to Wolflean Spoiler Last Challenge(s): 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13/14/15/16 Epic Challenges: Welcome to the Fireteam & Wolfpool Gotham Project: 1 " Know, O prince, that once the sun burns out and the earth's core becomes solid and cold, there will come a man to provide the endless energy needed to sustain life and for the planets to keep moving. He is the source of light and the warmth of hope back into the hearts of humanity...." - Dark_Raider A wolf rises in my heart; against my darkness; against my demons; against my despair. I DECLARE WAR! Romans 8:28 (CSB) We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to His purpose. Link to comment
Raze Posted January 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I must agree- that pic is sick, Ash!Oh, and thank you for serving JC! You da man!Wolf"Let the Boomstick do the talking." Thanks Wolf! 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
jmk Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Here! Quote Goal Weight: 145 Current Challenge Link to comment
Raze Posted January 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Week 1 Plan of action. Meal plan MONDAY - protein shake, tuna pasta and orange, pot roast with carrots and potatoes with a side salad TYRSDAY - protein shake, pot roast with carrots and potatoes, chicken parm with broccoli and a side salad WODENSDAY - protein shake, wings, pot roast with carrots and potatoes with a side salad THORSDAY - protein shake, chicken parm with broccoli, pot roast with carrots and potatoes with a side salad FREYJASDAY - protein shake, chicken parm with broccoli, vegetarian lasagna SATURNSDAY - eggs, vegetarian lasagna, Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Apple Maple Gravy and mixed veggies SUNDAY - Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Apple Maple Gravy and mixed veggeis, vegetarian lasagna Workout MONDAY - Doodlie workout TYRSDAY - Run, walk, or ruck WODENSDAY - Doodlie workout or rest day THORSDAY - Run, walk, or ruck FREYJASDAY - doodlie workout SATURNSDAY - Run, walk, or ruck SUNDAY - Doodlie workout or rest day Carry on with the plan of the day! 5 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
athousandwords Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Awesome battle plan. Looking forward to following along! Best of luck with the job search and house buying process - I know how much both of those can suck! 2 Quote Level 13 Ravenclaw Rebel "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." --Michael Pollan COMPLETED CHALLENGES: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13.5 2022 CHALLENGES: 14 | 15 Link to comment
Raze Posted January 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 I have resorted to bribing myself.... here are my bribes for this challenge. It was mentioned in chat last night that bribing myself could be a great motivation to stay on track. So here is my bribing list for this challenge. 100% of goals 2, 3, and 4. I can get one of these. shirt 1 shirt 2 80% of goals 2, 3, and 4. I get to get these two items for my rucksack. Item 1 Item 2 75% of goals 2, 3, and 4. A 6 pack of my choosing for weekend 0. 70% or less of goals 2, 3, and 4. must do two word workouts during weekend 0 as punishment for being a failure. each word must be between 4 and 8 letters long and the doodlies get to choose the words. PAIN RETAINS 8 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
Einar Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 I have resorted to bribing myself.... here are my bribes for this challenge.70% or less of goals 2, 3, and 4. must do two word workouts during weekend 0 as punishment for being a failure. each word must be between 4 and 8 letters long and the doodlies get to choose the words. PAIN RETAINSooh... pick me, I'll choose some good ones Also, shirt one is a good choice, I have it. 4 Quote A true warrior does not train tirelessly to fight, or to kill. A true warrior trains endlessly that he may return home alive. -R. Calloway Maybe the ultimate wound is the one that makes you miss the war you got it in. - Sebastian Junger Challenge 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Battle Log Doodlie PVP Johari Window Epic Quest Character Link to comment
Raze Posted January 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 I really wanted to get the secret squirrel one, but they are sold out and thus I selected shirts they currently have in stock. I've got to keep it above a passing score, especially since I can't drop off the face of the world like I used to. I'm the great waffle leader and what example would that set for those still in the primordial batter? 4 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
Shello Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 I have resorted to bribing myself.... here are my bribes for this challenge. It was mentioned in chat last night that bribing myself could be a great motivation to stay on track. So here is my bribing list for this challenge. 100% of goals 2, 3, and 4. I can get one of these. shirt 1 shirt 2 80% of goals 2, 3, and 4. I get to get these two items for my rucksack. Item 1 Item 2 75% of goals 2, 3, and 4. A 6 pack of my choosing for weekend 0. 70% or less of goals 2, 3, and 4. must do two word workouts during weekend 0 as punishment for being a failure. each word must be between 4 and 8 letters long and the doodlies get to choose the words. PAIN RETAINS I like this blend of carrot and stick... I especially like that the Doodlies get to pick the words Are you MAD? Also - I jsut ordered that waist belt last night. It should fit on my Tactical 5.11 ruck I got for Christmas and it was on sale... 3 Quote Race: Amazonian Ogre Princess | Class: Ranger | Profession: SuperHero | Affiliation: Doodlie and Pancake for Life Respawn Challenge Arcs: 2021 | 2022 I am not saying I am Wonder Woman. I am just saying no one has ever seen me and Wonder Woman together in the same room. Original Spawn Challenges 2014 - 2020: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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, ?? Roadmaps: 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 Starting weight = 290.4 (2014); Current weight = 241.2; Total pounds lost: 49.2 Link to comment
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