Phantos vs the World (First Challenge)

[Phantos]

Main Quest: Get with the Program

Quest 1: Get moving

Complete 2 or more circuits of the NF Body weight workout three times each week. Goal here is to be able to do more/better each time. E.G. graduating from knee push ups to regular ones.

12 workouts.

Quest 2: You are what you eat

Track my food intake each day here on the NF forums. I need to keep myself accountable to someone, or else I end up having too many cheats. Things may not always get posted the day of here, but I'll have detailed records that will get posted at least once a week.

28 food journal entries.

Quest 3: Meditate and Chill

Meditate each day for 15 minutes. I find myself stressed out about nothing way to often.

7 hours of meditation.

Side Quests:

Quest 1: Be Creative

Do one creative thing every day.

Build something out of cardboard for fun, make new origami designs, write snippets of stories, play music, whatever. Just do it.

28 creative ventures.

[petefeet]

Best of luck Phantos, you have clear and reachable goals.

 

I encourage you to seek out other newbies and offer advice/support as needed, when you support others, they support you.

[r7rok]

Looking forward to seeing or hearing about your daily creations.

[fleaball]

Looking forward to seeing or hearing about your daily creations.

Me too! And wow, 7 hours of meditation over 4 weeks sounds like such a long time even though 15 minutes a day sounds like nothing. Crazy how that works out.

[Phantos]

Creativeness

 

Day 1:

My attempt at Jo Nakashima's Dragon: Here

 

Day 2:

My attempt at Jo Nakashima's Unicorn: Here

Day 3:

My attempt at Jo Nakashima's Velociraptor: Here

Day 4:

My attempt at Jo Nakashima's T-Rex: Here

Day 5:

Origami "Japanese Brocade" and Sonobe unit cube: Here.

Day 6:

Work on my Senbazuru. US quarter for scale: Here

Day 7:

More work on my Senbazuru. Here

Day 8:

My attempt at Jo Nakashima's Kangaroo:Here

Day 9:

More Senbazuru work: Here

Day 10:

My attempt at Jo Nakashima's Capybara: Here

Day 11: Today, I decided I wanted to try and write a song. So far, it has not gone well, but I'm going to stick with it for a few days and see where it goes.

Day 12: I continued songwriting today. I am currently trying to find a chord progression I like, then I'll move on to a melody and lyrics.

Day 13: More songwriting stuff.

Day 14: More songwriting.

Day 15: Wrote background material for a character I'm playing in a local tabletop RPG.

[Phantos]

Food Journals

 

Day 1:

Breakfast: 1 Serving (1/6) of sausage and sweet potato omelette (below).

Lunch: 1 Serving (1/8) of Meat and Vege stew (below).

Dinner: 2 Banana pancakes w/ 2 Tbsp Wild Blueberry preserves. (Sarantonio's recipe here + 1/2 scoop whey protein powder)

 

Day 2:

Breakfast: 1 Serving (1/6) of sausage and sweet potato omelette (below).

Lunch: 1 Serving (1/8) of Meat and Vege stew (below).

Snack: A handful of almonds (10)

Dinner: 2 Banana pancakes w/ 2 Tbsp Wild Blueberry preserves. (Sarantonio's recipe + 1/2 scoop whey protein powder)

Misc: 1 scoop of whey protein powder (dissolved in water) & 2 bites of my first attempt at dinner (steak and eggs)

 

Day 3:

Breakfast: 1 Serving (1/6) of sausage and sweet potato omelette (below).

Lunch: 1 Serving (1/8) of Meat and Vege stew (below). One package of steam-in-bag vegetables.

Dinner: 2 Banana pancakes w/ 2 Tbsp Wild Blueberry preserves. (Sarantonio's recipe + 1/2 scoop whey protein powder)

Day 4:

Breakfast: 1 Serving (1/6) of sausage and sweet potato omelette (below).

Lunch: 1 Serving (1/8) of Meat and Vege stew (below).

Dinner: 2 Banana pancakes w/ 2 Tbsp Wild Blueberry preserves. (Sarantonio's recipe + 1/2 scoop whey protein powder)

Misc: 1 scoop of whey protein powder (dissolved in water) & a cup of green tea

Day 5:

Breakfast: 1 Serving (1/6) of sausage and sweet potato omelette (below).

Lunch: 1 Serving (1/8) of Meat and Vege stew (below).

Dinner: 0.85 lbs of sliced kiwi, a couple bites of cut mango (I don't think it was very ripe.)

Misc: 1 cup of Peppermint herbal tea

Day 6:

Breakfast: N/A

Lunch: Jimmy John's Beach Club - no mayo, add onions, on lettuce wrap instead of bread.

Dinner: Shepherd's pie at local pub, 2x Black Adder (Bold Rock cider + Guiness), a White Gummy Bear mixed drink, a Velvet Hammer mixed drink.

Day 7:

Breakfast: N/A

Lunch: 1 serving (1/6) of sausage and sweet potato omelette (below).

Dinner: 1 serving of pulled/shredded pork roast (below). 1 Pack steam fresh vegges.

Misc: 6 almonds while cooking lunch.

Day 8:

Breakfast: 1 Serving (1/6) of sausage and sweet potato omelette (below).

Lunch: 1 serving of pulled/shredded pork roast (below) 1 Pack of steam fresh vegges.

Dinner: 2 Banana pancakes w/ 2 Tbsp Wild Blueberry preserves. (Sarantonio's recipe + 1/2 scoop whey protein powder)

Day 9:

Breakfast: 1 Serving (1/6) of sausage and sweet potato omelette (below).

Lunch: 1 serving of pulled/shredded pork roast (below) 1 Pack of steam fresh vegges.

Dinner: 12 almonds, 1 banana, 2 strips of bacon.

Misc: 1 cup of green tea.

Day 10:

Breakfast: 1 Serving (1/6) of sausage and sweet potato omelette (below).

Lunch: 1 Serving (1/8) of Meat and Vege stew (below).

Dinner: 1 homemade instant noodle cup (below). I added a 6-minute boiled egg to the noodle cup.

Misc: 8 almonds.

Day 11:

Breakfast: 1 Serving (1/6) of sausage and sweet potato omelette (below).

Lunch: 1 serving of pulled/shredded pork roast (below) 1 Pack of steam fresh vegges.

Dinner: 1 homemade instant noodle cup (below). I added a 6-minute boiled egg to the noodle cup.

Misc: 8 almonds.

Day 12:

Breakfast: 1 Serving (1/6) of sausage and sweet potato omelette (below).

Lunch: Chipotle Salad (Lettuce, chicken, pico de gallo, guacamole, and a bit of cheese)

Dinner: 8oz of pineapple and 2oz of pistachios.

Day 13:

Breakfast: N/A

Lunch: 1 homemade instant noodle cup (below).

Dinner: Shepherd's pie at local pub, 2x Black Adder (Bold Rock cider + Guiness), 1x Singapore Sling drink, 1x Velvet Almod drink, 1x Velvet Hammer drink, 1x Grasshopper drink.

Misc: A double cup of Yogi Tea's Bedtime tea.

Day 14:

Breakfast: N/A

Lunch: N/A

Dinner: 1 Serving (1/6) of sausage and sweet potato omelette (below) with a little bit of Paleo Chef Siracha. 1 Banana

Misc: 4 almonds.

Day 15:

Breakfast: N/A

Lunch: 1 Serving (1/6) of sausage and sweet potato omelette (below), 1 banana

Dinner: Shepherd's pie at local pub

Misc: 1 Banana.

Day 16:

Breakfast: 1 Serving (1/6) of sausage and sweet potato omelette (below) with a little bit of Paleo Chef Siracha.

Lunch: 1 homemade instant noodle cup (below).

Dinner: 1/2 Avocado BLT Egg Salad (below)

Day 17:

Breakfast: 1 Serving (1/6) of sausage and sweet potato omelette (below) with a little bit of Paleo Chef Siracha.

Lunch: 1/2 Avocado BLT Egg Salad (below).

Dinner: 1/2 Avocado BLT Egg Salad (below), 1 Banana

Misc: 1 double cup of Yogi Beadtime tea, 1 Banana

Day 18:

Breakfast: 1 Serving (1/6) of sausage and sweet potato omelette (below).

Lunch: 1/2 Avocado BLT Egg Salad (below).

Dinner: 0.68 pounds of cut pineapple, 2 bananas

Day 19:

Breakfast: 1 Serving (1/6) of sausage and sweet potato omelette (below).

Lunch: Chipotle Salad (Lettuce, steak, pico de gallo, guacamole, and a bit of cheese)

Dinner: 1/2 Avocado BLT Egg Salad (below).

Day 20:

Breakfast: N/A

Lunch: 1/2 Avocado BLT Egg Salad (below).

Dinner: 2oz of pulled/shredded pork roast (below). 1 Pack steam fresh vegges.

Misc: 12 almonds

Day 21:

Breakfast: N/A

Lunch: N/A

Dinner: 1 Serving (1/6) of sausage and sweet potato omelette (below) with some PaleoChef Siracha.

Misc: 12 almonds

Day 22:

Breakfast: N/A

Lunch: 1 Serving (1/6) of sausage and sweet potato omelette (below) with some PaleoChef Siracha.

Dinner: 1 baked chicken breast, lightly seasoned with Seasoning Salt and pepper.

Misc: 12 almonds, 2x cups of Yogi Stress Relief Tea.

Day 23:

Breakfast: 1 Serving (1/6) of sausage and sweet potato omelette (below) with some PaleoChef Siracha.

Lunch: 1 baked chicken breast, a small mixed vegetable salad (lettuce, carrots, broccoli, tomatoes)

Dinner: 1 baked chicken breast, lightly seasoned with Seasoning Salt and pepper.

Misc: 4 almonds, 1 scoop of whey protein powder (dissolved in water)

Day 24:

Breakfast: N/A

Lunch: 1 Serving (1/6) of sausage and sweet potato omelette (below)

Dinner: Jimmy John's Country Club, no mayo, no cheese, add avocado, add onions, add cucumbers, on a lettuce wrap instead of bread.

Misc: 1 cup of Yogi Bedtime Tea.

Day 25:

Breakfast: N/A

Lunch: 1 Serving (1/6) of sausage and sweet potato omelette (below)

Dinner: 1 baked chicken breast, lightly seasoned with Seasoning Salt and pepper.

Misc: 12 almonds, 1 cup of Yogi Stress Relief Tea.

Day 26:

Breakfast: 1 Serving (1/6) of sausage and sweet potato omelette (below)

Lunch: Chipotle Salad (Lettuce, chicken, pico de gallo, guacamole, and a bit of cheese)

Dinner: ~12oz of pineapple.

Day 27:

Breakfast: 2 hard boiled eggs.

Lunch: ~12oz of pineapple and blueberries. ~2oz of turkey.

Dinner: Shepherd's pie at local pub, 2x Black Adder (Bold Rock cider + Guiness), A mixed drink with cinnamon vanilla tuaca vodka and lime juice, a Tree Climber (drink), and a Grasshopper (drink)

Misc: 1.5 oz of Salted cashews, 1 bite of beef jerky.

[rogaecia]

Creativeness

 

Day 1:

My attempt at Jo Nakashima's Dragon.

This is so awesome! I was about to ask what your creative outlet was going to be for the day. This is: AMAZING! 

[Phantos]

Workout Records

 

Workout 1:

Rep 1: 20 squats, 5 regular and 5 knee pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 30 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Rep 2: 20 squats, 5 regular and 5 knee pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 20 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Rep 3: N/A

Workout 2:

Rep 1: 20 squats, 5 regular and 5 knee pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 30 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Rep 2: 20 squats, 5 regular and 5 knee pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 20 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Rep 3: N/A

Workout 3:

Rep 1: 20 squats, 7 regular and 3 knee pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 30 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Rep 2: 20 squats, 7 regular and 3 knee pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 20 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Rep 3: N/A

Workout 4:

Rep 1: 20 squats, 7 regular and 3 knee pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 30 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Rep 2: 20 squats, 10 regular pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 20 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Rep 3: N/A

Workout 5:

Rep 1: 20 squats, 10 pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 30 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Rep 2: 20 squats, 10 pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 20 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Rep 3: N/A

Workout 6:

Rep 1: 20 squats, 10 pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 30 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Rep 2: 20 squats, 10 pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 20 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Rep 3: N/A

Workout 7:

Rep 1: 20 squats, 10 pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 20 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Rep 2: 20 squats, 10 pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 20 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Rep 3: 20 squats (I couldn't do any more.)

Workout 8:

Rep 1: 20 squats, 10 pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 20 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Rep 2: 20 squats, 10 pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 20 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Rep 3: 20 squats, 10 pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 20 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Workout 9:

Rep 1: 20 squats, 10 pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 20 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Rep 2: 20 squats, 7 regular and 3 bar pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 20 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Rep 3: 20 squats, 10 pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 20 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Workout 10:

Rep 1: 20 squats, 7 regular and 3 bar pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 20 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Rep 2: 20 squats, 10 pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 20 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Rep 3: 20 squats, 10 pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 20 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Workout 11:

Rep 1: 20 squats, 10 pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 20 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Rep 2: 20 squats, 10 pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 20 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Rep 3: 20 squats, 10 pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 20 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Workout 12:

Rep 1: 20 squats, 10 pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 20 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Rep 2: 20 squats, 10 pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 20 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

Rep 3: 20 squats, 10 pushups, 10 lunges, 15 dumbbell rows, 20 second plank, 30 jumping jacks

[Phantos]

This is so awesome! I was about to ask what your creative outlet was going to be for the day. This is: AMAZING!

Thanks! There will be more as the days go.

[Phantos]

Recipes

 

Sausage and Sweet Potato omelette

1 Lb of Sausage

1.5 medium sweet potatoes, diced

8 eggs, scrambled

 

Brown Sausage in skillet

Add sweet potatoes, cook until potatoes are soft

Add eggs cook until the mass doesn't look wet anymore.

 

Meat and Vege Stew

http://paleoleap.com/chunky-soup/

Removed celery.

changed spices:

1 tsp Chili powder

1.5 tsp Oregano

1 tsp Cumin

Kalua Pork

http://nomnompaleo.com/post/10031990774/slow-cooker-kalua-pig

I added a tsp of liquid smoke to the cooker when I started it. I also had less meat since the entire roast wouldn't fit.

Homemade Noodle Cup

http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-diy-instant-noodle-cups-222560

I made mine with the following:

1 tbsp Miso paste. 2oz Kalua Pork (shredded), ~1/2oz dried, sliced shitaki mushrooms, ~4oz Shirataki Noodles, 1x Scallion chopped.

Avocado BLT Egg Salad

http://stupideasypaleo.com/2014/04/30/avocado-blt-egg-salad/

I used regular salt and pepper. Since I like spice, I added a few dashes of Smoked Tobasco to mine as well.

Sarantonio's Banana Pancakes

http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/72529-banana-pancakes/

I add a scoop of protein powder to give the pancakes a more bread-y texture.

[Phantos]

Copy paper just does not appreciate that number of layers being folded for the unicorn's ears.

[Radical Ed]

I love origami, the dragon and unicorn are both amazing. Definitely a great quest. I'm excited to see what comes next.

 

You seem to have everything under control for this challenge.

 

Best of luck, 

[Kagetsukai]

 

This thread needed this meme, I think When I saw your theme and that you are doing Paleo, I just couldn't help myself!

 

Joking aside, I am super impressed with your origami game. My boyfriend can do those and every time I try, I fumble the thing. You must have fantastic agility in your fingers. Also, I am loving your Paleo recipes. That meat and veggies stew will have to be made and probably this weekend, even. We are getting some cold weather here and every time it snows, I start craving soups and stews. Too bad most of them use flour as a thickening agent That's what tapioca starch is for, right??

 

Anyway, I was looking through your goals and it seems they align with my interests. I figured I could hang out with you and perhaps help you along on this challenge I'm an Ambassador for the Assassin Guild and we like to do everything and anything, esp. if it involves hanging off of things, climbing, pushing, and random GIFs... I think you would be a perfect fit once you're done Rebelling If you want to know more about what we do and who we are, here are some helpful links:

• The Assassin Guild Info & Announcements - Self explanatory, I think This will help you find out who's who and what's happening right now. Very nifty.
• The Assassins' Den guild chat thread - This is where the crazies hang out As I mentioned, lots of GIFs and general shenanigans. Check it out! It's very indicative of how inclusive our guild is and how much fun we tend to have
• The Level 1 Assassin Initiates Q&A/Chat thread - You can find other Assassin trainees and chat with them and ask questions and have fun. I'll be there as well
• The Assassin Phonebook - Our phone book is incredibly helpful in organizing what different people are doing each challenge so it's easier to find like-minded people if you want to ask questions pertaining to your particular interest (like bodyweight training or Paleo).

May the odds be EVAHR in your favor

[Phantos]

This thread needed this meme, I think When I saw your theme and that you are doing Paleo, I just couldn't help myself!

 

Joking aside, I am super impressed with your origami game. My boyfriend can do those and every time I try, I fumble the thing. You must have fantastic agility in your fingers. Also, I am loving your Paleo recipes. That meat and veggies stew will have to be made and probably this weekend, even. We are getting some cold weather here and every time it snows, I start craving soups and stews. Too bad most of them use flour as a thickening agent That's what tapioca starch is for, right??

 

Anyway, I was looking through your goals and it seems they align with my interests. I figured I could hang out with you and perhaps help you along on this challenge I'm an Ambassador for the Assassin Guild and we like to do everything and anything, esp. if it involves hanging off of things, climbing, pushing, and random GIFs... I think you would be a perfect fit once you're done Rebelling If you want to know more about what we do and who we are, here are some helpful links:

• The Assassin Guild Info & Announcements - Self explanatory, I think This will help you find out who's who and what's happening right now. Very nifty.
• The Assassins' Den guild chat thread - This is where the crazies hang out As I mentioned, lots of GIFs and general shenanigans. Check it out! It's very indicative of how inclusive our guild is and how much fun we tend to have
• The Level 1 Assassin Initiates Q&A/Chat thread - You can find other Assassin trainees and chat with them and ask questions and have fun. I'll be there as well
• The Assassin Phonebook - Our phone book is incredibly helpful in organizing what different people are doing each challenge so it's easier to find like-minded people if you want to ask questions pertaining to your particular interest (like bodyweight training or Paleo).

May the odds be EVAHR in your favor

FANTASTIC! I was already probably headed to the Assassin's guild once I finished Rebelling. I definitely want to be what I'm calling a Vigilante in my head (Assassin/Monk hybrid). Yes, I may have seen and been inspired by this video followed by this one. And yes, I may have just finished watching the first 3 seasons of Arrow on Netflix.

I can't take all the credit for the paleo recipes except the breakfast omelette thingy. Google does most of the work.

As for the origami, it really helps when the designer has a video tutorial on youtube (Jo Nakashima).

[Kagetsukai]

OMG ARROW IS THE BESTEST! Unless we're talking about S03 and then I want to punch something Flash is fantastic too, have you seen it yet? They kind of go together, just so you know Anyway, I am absolutely addicted to Arrow and I cannot wait for S04 to finish airing so I can binge watch the entire thing. I hear there are some fantastic times all around.

 

 

Btw. I am also a Monk/Assassin hybrid I do kickboxing and Muay Thai, though I am currently focusing on increasing my strength (lifting and bodyweight). We can totally geek out over this stuff

[Rhyme]

Your origami is awesome! Whenever I try, it seems pretty straightforward until that one move that doesn't make sense. Can't wait to see what else you cook up!

 

Also, high five for eventual Assassins!

[Phantos]

OMG ARROW IS THE BESTEST! Unless we're talking about S03 and then I want to punch something Flash is fantastic too, have you seen it yet? They kind of go together, just so you know Anyway, I am absolutely addicted to Arrow and I cannot wait for S04 to finish airing so I can binge watch the entire thing. I hear there are some fantastic times all around.

 

 

Btw. I am also a Monk/Assassin hybrid I do kickboxing and Muay Thai, though I am currently focusing on increasing my strength (lifting and bodyweight). We can totally geek out over this stuff

I haven't seen the Flash yet, but it's on my list.

[petefeet]

Recipes

 

Sausage and Sweet Potato omelette

1 Lb of Sausage

1.5 medium sweet potatoes, diced

8 eggs, scrambled

 

Brown Sausage in skillet

Add sweet potatoes, cook until potatoes are soft

Add eggs cook until the mass doesn't look wet anymore.

 

Meat and Vege Stew

http://paleoleap.com/chunky-soup/

Removed celery.

changed spices:

1 tsp Chili powder

1.5 tsp Oregano

1 tsp Cumin

Kalua Pork

http://nomnompaleo.com/post/10031990774/slow-cooker-kalua-pig

I added a tsp of liquid smoke to the cooker when I started it. I also had less meat since the entire roast wouldn't fit.

 

Thanks for the recipes!!!

[fleaball]

I haven't seen the Flash yet, but it's on my list.

Do it nowwwww! Also Legends of Tomorrow, which starts this week I think? ALL the superheroes!

[Phantos]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Sorry for my excite, but I made it through three full circuits of the beginner bodyweight workout tonight. I am very pumped!

[fleaball]

Never apologize for that! That's awesome

[Radical Ed]

Congrats!