Starstuff Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Heads up: In case the title wasn't a tip-off, this challenge is The Force Awakened themed. I'll put any major spoilers behind spoiler tags, but I'm not going to bother hiding non-spoilery stills from the film or minor world spoilers, so if you're avoiding even minor spoilers, best to avoid this thread until you've seen the movie. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... Starstuff has been running for a long time. Running from rakghouls. Running toward the next adventure. But now she finds herself facing a new challenge. One she can't run away from. Stranded on the remote desert planet of JAKKU, Starstuff must develop the skills to survive in this harsh new environment... I've been away from Nerd Fitness for a while (if you want the long story, you can take a look at my respawn post), and it's time for me to get back into the game. Because this challenge is all about getting back to the basics, I'm spending it with the Rebels. I'll still be running (I'm actually running the Disney Star Wars Half Marathon halfway through this challenge), and I'm sure I'll be poking my head into the Scout forum from time to time, but that's not my main focus this time around. Main Quest: Build fundamental fitness habits My partner in crime and I have recently gotten serious about having kids, so I want to build healthy habits that will be beneficial to me when I get pregnant and that I can pass on to our kids. Especially now that we've seen the dangers of poor parenting choices. The last thing I want is for any child of mine to turn out like that Solo kid, amirite? Specifically, I want to make the following things ingrained habits.Eat at NFA diet Level 6 90% of the time. This was pretty much where my eating habits were before everything went off the rails last year, and hopefully it will be easier getting there the second time around.Run ~25 miles a week. This was what my running base was for nearly a year before I started slacking, and I know it's a comfortable amount for me.Academy bodyweight workouts 3 times a week. In addition to just being all around good for me, it turns out that a consistent strength routine that focuses on functional and core strength can make labor easier.Yoga or other balance-focused fitness 3 times a week. I have both dyspraxia and loose ligaments, which means that my balance sucks and I'm at a higher risk of randomly spraining or dislocating joints out of nowhere. During pregnancy, the body releases a hormone that makes joints even softer (which is important for being able to give birth, but not so great if your joints are already over-soft), which means I'll be at an even higher risk of falling over at a time when falling over could be really dangerous. So, I want to get some serious balance and stabilizing muscle work in beforehand in the hopes of mitigating that risk. Quest 1: Balance practice You've got to have a good sense of balance if you're going to scavenge any of the good stuff! To complete this quest, I need to do three yoga sessions every week for the duration of the challenge (except for the second week, when I will only do two sessions due to traveling and running a half marathon). 10/10 100%100% Quest 2: Do the boring-but-necessary stuff Sometimes, you've got to do the boring stuff before you can get to the good stuff, like cleaning your haul before you can get paid for it. In the past, I've been a terrible slacker when it comes to warming up and cooling down, which probably contributed to not sticking with my strength training programs. So, before I jump back into strength training proper, I'm going to focus just on warming up and cooling down for a few weeks. To complete this quest, I need do my NFA warm up and cool down three times a week (except for the second week of the challenge, when I will do only two sessions due to traveling and running a half marathon). 11/11 100%100% Quest 3: Eat less Overeating isn't an option when you're working with less than one half portion a day. I've spent the last week tracking my food intake, and it's no wonder I've put on some weight recently. To complete this quest, I need to keep my caloric intake within the budget set by Fitbit an average of six days a week. 25/23 109%109% Life Quest: Spend some time rockin' it at the cantina I've really been wanting to get back into playing my flute, and it's time to work on making regular practice a habit. I even bought myself a book of Star Wars sheet music to encourage myself. To complete this quest, I need to practice my flute for at least 30 minutes, five times a week (except for the second week of the challenge, when I will only practice three times due to traveling and running a half marathon). 15/16 94%94% 8 Quote only what you take with you Challenges: Starstuff Wars Episode I, II, III, IV, V, VI NF character ~ Fitbit ~ Strava ~ Smashrun ~ MyFitnessPal Food Log Link to comment
petefeet Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Following along Starstuff, love the SW themed challenge, can't wait to see where it takes you. Quote Race: Halfling Class: Rebel Recruit 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th Current Challenge Writer's Guild Fictionfirst Used Books (Feel free to like my page!) Link to comment
Waldgeist Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I also can't resist a good Star Wars theme. Quote the artist usually known as WALDGEIST Epic Quests Challenges by theme Star Wars: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #5B, #6, #6B, #10, #11, #16, #17, (Current Callenge) TeenWolf: #7 SHIELD: #8, #12, #13, #14, #15 Magicians: #9 "It's never too late, to become what you could've been!" Link to comment
Jonesy Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I love the theme and playing star wars music on a flute would sound awesome! 1 Quote GoodReads MyFitnessPal Spoiler Previous Challenges: 2020: 1.20 - 2019: 1.19 l 2.19 2018: 1.18 l 2.18 l 3.18 l 4.18 l 5.18 l 6.18 l 7.18 2017: 1.17 I 2.17 I 3.17 I 4.17 I 5.17 l 6.17 l 7.17 l 8.17 I 9.17 l 10.17 2016: 1.16 l 2.16 l DA v.1 l DA v.2 I DA v.2 Reloaded I DA v.3 I DA v.4 I 8.16 I 9.16 I DA v.5 I 11.16 2012: 1 2013: 2 l 3 l 4 l 5 l 6 l 7 l 8 2014: 9 l 10 l Not Done Yet l Time to Conquer l Conquering HFC for Life! Link to comment
Tolsimir Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I'll be tracking your every step on Jakku - for obvious reasons! Quote Link to comment
Polgara19 Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Loving the theme, and following for some serious half-marathon inspiration!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Level 6 Ranger Current Challenge - Scrubs! Previous Challenges - Theme-Free Laziness, Medieval Marginalia, Brandon Sanderson's Way of Kings Theme - Again, Way of Kings 1, Top Gear Theme, Stargate SG:1 theme, Iron Druid theme! 2016 Battle Log (Long term goal tracking) Link to comment
Shatyr Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Great theme and how could I not follow someone playing Star Wars on a flute? Seriously, how? It's like the Pied Piper! Quote Night Elf Feral AssassinLevel 2STR 2 | DEX 2 | STA 2 | CON 2 | WIS 2 | CHA 2Previous Challenges: 0 I Ashes in Ashenvale Current Challenge: Sleuthing in StormtalonTu deviens responsable pour toujours de ce que tu as apprivoisé. - le Renard"The Price of Discipline is always less than the Pain of Regret." -Nido Qubein Link to comment
Maggie-Miau Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Ahh, I love reading when people do themed challenges, and this one is so good! And flute, yes, excellent! Quote Matthew 25:34-40 Link to comment
CJ the (soon-to-be) Mighty Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I really love the theme and quests you have for this challenge. I wish I knew a Star Wars reference to wish you good luck, so Live Long and Prosper. Quote "Destiny is important, see, but people go wrong when they think it controls them. It's the other way around." - Terry Pratchett Lift: 1 of 24 Eat Right: 1 of 42 Stay Sane: 1 of 42 Link to comment
Rhyme Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 FLUTE! That's so exciting! I have a lot of fun with my bamboo flute -- I tried teaching myself the classical flute, but it's really complicated!. That sheet music is sure to help your motivation. I'd "played" trombone since fifth grade but only got decent when I realized it's possible to play video game themes, and Star Wars sounds like fun! Quote Lvl 5 Lightbending BardSTR: 10 | DEX: 10 | STA: 7 | CON: 9 | WIS: 15 | CHA: 5.5"If the desire to write is not accompanied by actual writing, then the desire must be not to write." - Hugh Prather Feel free to drop by my current challenge! Link to comment
Starstuff Posted January 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Amazon says my sheet music will arrive today by 8 p.m. It's 10:20 p.m., and no sheet music. I think Amazon is confused. In less annoying news, I got invited to go see The Force Awakens again today, so of course I did. I'm now extra excited to get started on my Jakku survival challenge. Tomorrow, I'm to clear out the space where I want to do my yoga (it's currently occupied by a bean bag couch) and go for my last truly long run before my half marathon on the 17th. 2 Quote only what you take with you Challenges: Starstuff Wars Episode I, II, III, IV, V, VI NF character ~ Fitbit ~ Strava ~ Smashrun ~ MyFitnessPal Food Log Link to comment
remba24 Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Love love love your theme! Also I'm running the Star Wars half in April also. And also trying to get healthy in hopes of getting pregnant in May, so totally get you. You can do it! May the Force be with you Quote Link to comment
Starstuff Posted January 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Love love love your theme! Also I'm running the Star Wars half in April also. And also trying to get healthy in hopes of getting pregnant in May, so totally get you. You can do it! May the Force be with you Thanks! I'm actually running the Star Wars half this month at Disneyland. I take it the April race is at Disney World? It's great to find someone with such similar goals! Quote only what you take with you Challenges: Starstuff Wars Episode I, II, III, IV, V, VI NF character ~ Fitbit ~ Strava ~ Smashrun ~ MyFitnessPal Food Log Link to comment
crar4321 Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Everything about this challenge is perfection! The Star Wars theme, the perfect motivation to get healthy, plus running the half marathon in Disney World! I don't know if I want to know you or want to be you, at this point. Will definitely be following! 1 Quote Aquatic ElfLevel 2 | STR 0 | DEX 0.5 | STA 1.5 | CON 6 | WIS 6 | CHA 1Challenges 1 2 Link to comment
Starstuff Posted January 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Day 1 My day started off kind of rough. I woke up with a completely stopped-up nose and a scratchy throat (I only got over last cold a week and a half ago, ugh), and the grocery store was out of chicken (wtf). But some canned chicken soup helped with both problems. I still don't know what I'm doing for lunch tomorrow, but I'll deal with that when I get there. After a post-work nap, I got some flute practice in (man, John Williams likes triplets), did my warm up and cool down (and I'm really glad I decided to just to those this challenge, because they were impressively tiring), and ate within my calorie goal, so I had a pretty productive day despite my setbacks. 2 Quote only what you take with you Challenges: Starstuff Wars Episode I, II, III, IV, V, VI NF character ~ Fitbit ~ Strava ~ Smashrun ~ MyFitnessPal Food Log Link to comment
Jonesy Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 It sounds like you ended the day on a positive note! 1 Quote GoodReads MyFitnessPal Spoiler Previous Challenges: 2020: 1.20 - 2019: 1.19 l 2.19 2018: 1.18 l 2.18 l 3.18 l 4.18 l 5.18 l 6.18 l 7.18 2017: 1.17 I 2.17 I 3.17 I 4.17 I 5.17 l 6.17 l 7.17 l 8.17 I 9.17 l 10.17 2016: 1.16 l 2.16 l DA v.1 l DA v.2 I DA v.2 Reloaded I DA v.3 I DA v.4 I 8.16 I 9.16 I DA v.5 I 11.16 2012: 1 2013: 2 l 3 l 4 l 5 l 6 l 7 l 8 2014: 9 l 10 l Not Done Yet l Time to Conquer l Conquering HFC for Life! Link to comment
Kagetsukai Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Hai thar! I'm here to be your cheerleader I'm sorry you got sick, but don't be discouraged! It seems like you did really well despite your setbacks That is fantastic. Goodness knows that my setbacks last year really put me flat on my ass >_< 1 Quote Link to comment
petefeet Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Day 1ate within my calorie goal, so I had a pretty productive day despite my setbacks. When we're sick we sometimes burn up a lot of calories fighting off whatever it is we have. I suggest you focus on getting well first and be a little forgiving with the calorie goal. If you're hungry, eat, but eat something healthy. Just my advice. 2 Quote Race: Halfling Class: Rebel Recruit 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th Current Challenge Writer's Guild Fictionfirst Used Books (Feel free to like my page!) Link to comment
TheGreyJedi-Ranger Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Whooo! Following for Star Wars themed awesomeness May the Force be with you 2 Quote Grey Jedi Ranger Jedi Becomes A Hero Vol VII: Jedi Keeps Pushing Jedi Battle Log “Keep Calm, Carry On, and Don't Freeze Up!” - Oboro Shirakumo (Loud Cloud), My Hero Academia Vigilantes Challenges: #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, #37, #38, #39, #40, #41, #42, #43, #44, #45, #46, #47, #48, #49, #50, #51, #52, #53, #54, #55, #56, #57, #58, #59, #60, Link to comment
Starstuff Posted January 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Day 2 I got some yoga in before work, and I ate pretty well today. My training plan called for a 3 mile run today, but between still feeling a bit sick and the thunderstorm outside, I decided I'd be better off taking a nap than going for a run. I felt much better after, so I think I made the right call. When we're sick we sometimes burn up a lot of calories fighting off whatever it is we have. I suggest you focus on getting well first and be a little forgiving with the calorie goal. If you're hungry, eat, but eat something healthy. Just my advice. That's a good point, and I'll keep it in mind. Thanks! 3 Quote only what you take with you Challenges: Starstuff Wars Episode I, II, III, IV, V, VI NF character ~ Fitbit ~ Strava ~ Smashrun ~ MyFitnessPal Food Log Link to comment
TheGreyJedi-Ranger Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Whoo yoga! Today is a yoga day for me as well Quote Grey Jedi Ranger Jedi Becomes A Hero Vol VII: Jedi Keeps Pushing Jedi Battle Log “Keep Calm, Carry On, and Don't Freeze Up!” - Oboro Shirakumo (Loud Cloud), My Hero Academia Vigilantes Challenges: #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, #37, #38, #39, #40, #41, #42, #43, #44, #45, #46, #47, #48, #49, #50, #51, #52, #53, #54, #55, #56, #57, #58, #59, #60, Link to comment
Kagetsukai Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Day 2 I got some yoga in before work, and I ate pretty well today. My training plan called for a 3 mile run today, but between still feeling a bit sick and the thunderstorm outside, I decided I'd be better off taking a nap than going for a run. I felt much better after, so I think I made the right call. In my life philosophy, if I have a choice between running and a nap, I'll always choose a nap I am definitely built for power, not speed and running is hell on my body. Also, it looked like your body really needed some rest. Gotta listen to it. It's the vessel that carries your around, after all 1 Quote Link to comment
Maggie-Miau Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Hey, friend, hope you're feeling better! Sometimes naps do a lot more good than expected, especially if you're a little unwell. (And as epic as running three miles in a thunderstorm sounds, it also doesn't sound like the best cure for feeling a bit sick) 1 Quote Matthew 25:34-40 Link to comment
Starstuff Posted January 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Day 3 I feel a lot better today. Still a little sniffly, but otherwise a-okay. I'm kind of amazed by how out of shape I am strength-training-wise. I did my second warm up and cool down today, and I'm amazed at how sore I am from Monday. I thought my first squat was going to kill me. Thankfully, it got better as I went along, and I was feeling good enough to go for a run afterward. I did 5 easy miles in my shiny, new shoes, and they are super comfy. I'm not sure whether the new version of this model is just that much better or my old shoes were just that badly in need of retirement, but I've got happy feet. I got rained on a little bit the last couple miles, but luckily I made it back right before it really started coming down. I practiced my flute for 45 minutes today. I think that's a tiny bit too long just yet, since my hands and shoulders started cramping up right at the end, so I'm going to try to keep it to 30-40 minutes for another week or two. My food choices have been pretty great today, but I didn't eat nearly enough, especially considering how long I ran. It's not a huge deal right now, but that's definitely something I need to watch out for, since it would be dangerous to do once I get pregnant. 5 Quote only what you take with you Challenges: Starstuff Wars Episode I, II, III, IV, V, VI NF character ~ Fitbit ~ Strava ~ Smashrun ~ MyFitnessPal Food Log Link to comment
Polgara19 Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Glad you're feeling better! Good for you for tackling your squats despite the DOMS of Doom! Isn't it amazing how more of what made you sore makes you feel better? It's always hard to start, but I always feel good afterwards! And then a run! You're killing it! 2 Quote Level 6 Ranger Current Challenge - Scrubs! Previous Challenges - Theme-Free Laziness, Medieval Marginalia, Brandon Sanderson's Way of Kings Theme - Again, Way of Kings 1, Top Gear Theme, Stargate SG:1 theme, Iron Druid theme! 2016 Battle Log (Long term goal tracking) Link to comment
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