SkiBlue Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 I won't lie; eating Good Food was REALLY difficult during the last challenge, even after a successful W30. I've been stewing on the role of mindset in my quest to get healthy for the past few weeks, and I believe that's where I need to improve in order to make these changes stick. Inspired by those Rangers who've been taking a flexible, minimalistic approach to goal-setting, I'm following suit, in a way. My goals are a return to regularly scheduled programming; the foundation of my healthy habits, but the means have changed. I will aim for a minimum instead of a maximum and be counting any and every effort in my goal areas. While aiming to do all four daily seems daunting, they encompass a lot of effort choices on their own, and in my tracking spreadsheet, I've edited my formulas and formatting to account for a 70/30 compliance rating. As long as I'm hitting 70% compliance, I'll be RANGERING. My main goals have also evolved into smarter, more manageable pieces. I'm hoping that these changes will allow me to start shifting my mental focus from being too hard on myself for failing (and not being perfect) to appreciating my efforts and progress.Main Goal: Reach a healthy body composition by taking care of myself and my health. My current target number is 35% body fat.Goal One: Eat well. Do the best I can. Minimize consumption of grains, sugars, and Big Fast Food. Maximize consumption of veggies, proteins, and good fats. Find ways of making a sub-par situation better. Every effort counts.Goal Two: Sleep well. Give myself 8 to 9 hours in bed to sleep daily. I'll also be working to improve the quality as well, continuing my use of the Sleep Cycle app, remembering to wear my orange glasses, calming down after late classes with a bath, and maybe investing in some Natural Calm, but those aren't requirements.Goal Three: Move daily. This can take the form of Capoeira training, heavy lifting, bodyweight & endurance training, stretching, or yoga (or anything else that shows up). I should also be stretching at work, using Pomodoros to remind myself not to sit constantly (when my work flow slows).Goal Four: Love daily. This includes loving myself AND other people. Doing things for myself, like meditating, journaling, sewing, reading, writing, coloring, etc. This also includes spending time with the husband; gaming, model building, and all the other stuff we like to do together. We both need a bit more love in our lives. 14 Quote LEVEL 1 REBEL Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 I love your Daily goals, Following of course. 1 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
TheGreyJedi-Ranger Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Loving this! 1 Quote Grey Jedi Ranger Jedi's Hero Journey Pt. II: Habit Swapping 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 Link to comment
redimagination Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Great goals. I enjoy the minimalistic approach. 1 Quote Current Challenge Previous challenges:7, 6, 5, 4, 3. 2, 1 I am the one thing in life I can control Link to comment
tourennatrix Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 <3 1 Quote Link to comment
Rebe_J Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 I will be posting similar goals and would like to follow along. 1 Quote Rebe_J Daily Battle Log: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/84884-rebe_j-joins-the-academy/ Link to comment
Wild Wolf Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Goal One: Eat well. Focus on real foods. Eat my veggies, fats, and proteins. Minimize consumption of sugar and grains. Be mindful of my trigger foods (dairy and legumes). I’m aiming to just do the best that I can. Batch cooking is second nature at this point, but I've got to iron out the food planning and learning to not be so strict.Goal Two: Sleep well. Give myself 8 to 9 hours in bed to sleep daily. I'll also be working to improve the quality as well, continuing my use of the Sleep Cycle app, remembering to wear my orange glasses, calming down after late classes with a bath, and maybe investing in some Natural Calm, but those aren't requirements.Goal Three: Move daily. This can take the form of Capoeira training, heavy lifting, bodyweight & endurance training, stretching, or yoga (or anything else that shows up). I should also be stretching at work, using Pomodoros to remind myself not to sit constantly (when my work flow slows).Goal Four: Love daily. This includes loving myself AND other people. Doing things for myself, like meditating, sewing, reading, writing, coloring, etc. This also includes spending time with the husband; gaming, model building, and all the other stuff we like to do together. We both need a bit more love in our lives. This is terrific Ski, I like these goals a lot! Nature Calm has worked well for me, so hopefully it does for you as well. So much awesome here. Even Deadpool is excited! He said whenever you're ready for a capoeira dance off, just let him know Wolf & Deadpool 4 Quote Wild Wolf Class: Hero/ 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
Marauder Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Following because... 3 Quote Rangering since Sept 2015 Link to comment
SkiBlue Posted February 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 I love your Daily goals, Following of course. Thanks, Tank! I know that I should be moving every day, and I'm determined to fit in more stretching and yoga on non-training days with it; I've been lacking in those lately. And believe it or not, it took me three days to come up with the title of the 4th goal, but when I did, it seemed freaggin' perfect. Loving this! I feel really lame for knowing this challenge took the better part of two weeks to iron out, despite its simplicity. Great goals. I enjoy the minimalistic approach. Thanks! This approach will definitely be new to me; still trying to figure out what works. <3 I will be posting similar goals and would like to follow along. That's awesome! Glad to have you here. Here's to a new challenge! This is terrific Ski, I like these goals a lot! Nature Calm has worked well for me, so hopefully it does for you as well. So much awesome here. Even Deadpool is excited! He said whenever you're ready for a capoeira dance off, just let him know Wolf & Deadpool Thanks, Wolf!! I was gonna get a case when I ordered more protein powder (we're almost out >.<). OMG Deadpool was great from his episode in Ultimate Spiderman. That inner monologue fight was the best thing ever. I'll be training for that dance-off. It's gotta look AWESOME! Following because... Awww, thanks! 1 Quote LEVEL 1 REBEL Link to comment
Dusk Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Your goals sound great! Simple is good. It's kind of surprising how hard it can be to come up with simple goals; as humans we tend to make everything in life way too complicated. It took me a loooong time to find a goal system that worked for me, so just keep on keepin' on and you'll find something that works eventually. 1 Quote Link to comment
SkiBlue Posted February 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 On 2/27/2016 at 11:47 AM, Shadri said: Your goals sound great! Simple is good. It's kind of surprising how hard it can be to come up with simple goals; as humans we tend to make everything in life way too complicated.[emoji14] It took me a loooong time to find a goal system that worked for me, so just keep on keepin' on and you'll find something that works eventually. That's always been my problem with everything, especially my physics homework when I was in school! I'm really hoping to learn a good deal with this system. Sent from new smartphone - Please excuse any touch screen typos Quote LEVEL 1 REBEL Link to comment
QuietRiotGrrrl Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Good looking goals! I'll be following along for sure. You're awesome. 1 Quote QuietRiotGrrrl AKA Mary Gnome Ranger Battle Log ~ The Adventure Begins ~ QRG vs the Army of Darkness ~ Apocalypse Preparation ~ Stuff. And Things ~ No Power in the 'Verse ~ 5x5 Link to comment
SkiBlue Posted February 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 HA! You would find a Sherlock counter gif. Good looking goals! I'll be following along for sure. You're awesome. Thanks!! Y'all really know how to get into the spirit of this challenge's theme! 1 Quote LEVEL 1 REBEL Link to comment
Surakha Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 your goals are amazing. *assassin creeps in to follow along* 1 Quote Lv 0 Leandran Ranger STR: 0 | DEX: 0 | STA: 0 | CON: 0| WIS: 0 | CHA: 0 Current Challenge: Surakha Rises: The hunt for Ebon Link to comment
Terra Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Wait... I'm here now so we can get things started! You have a lovely challenge... Lets make it fun!!! 1 Quote Ranger-Monk Hybrid I am a strong little powerhouse Current Challenge: Slow is smooth Link to comment
tourennatrix Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 HA! You would find a Sherlock counter gif. I think I'm going through withdrawal 1 Quote Link to comment
SkiBlue Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 your goals are amazing. *assassin creeps in to follow along* Thank you!! Glad to have you here. Wait... I'm here now so we can get things started! You have a lovely challenge... Lets make it fun!!! Phoenix Terra is here, and she said FUN! Time to boogie! I think I'm going through withdrawal Isn't that what binge-watching is for? Quote LEVEL 1 REBEL Link to comment
SkiBlue Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Update 1.1 Eat Well: RANGERED While the food I made over the weekend isn't the healthiest stuff in the world, it kept me from hitting up any Big Fast Food during the day. That's a win for me. Sleep Well: RANGERED In bed for almost 8.5 hours; wore my orange glasses and went through a short bedtime routine after I got home from capoeira class. Move Daily: RANGERED Capoeira class happened. I used up a BEAST MODE to get over the nerves of attending the intermediate class. It went well. Also ended up moving and stretching a good deal at work. My wrist no longer hurts! Love Daily: RANGERED I had some time before class to play a bit of Warframe with the husband. Bedtime routine (calming bath and oil cleansing for my face) counts as some self-care. In the spirit of this challenge, I've decided to share something daily that made me proud of myself/happy/grateful/positive that happened that day. I honestly almost didn't go to class. I was feeling pretty down about myself, not having had any vegetables or anything. I was afraid to go to the intermediate class, since I didn't think I was fit enough to hold my own in the class. But I put my gear on, talked with the husband for a bit, and was very glad that I got to class. We were going through the warm-up, and I was pleased to discover that I could keep up with everyone (in my own way; I have short legs compared to everyone else). It was in those moments that my optimism showed its resiliency. Without having to dig deep or think hard, I started easing up on myself, telling myself that I must not be as unfit as I believed if I'm giving my all just to be at class and do my best with the tall people. That I had guts because I was there despite my fear and misgivings, and that they were sorely misplaced. I was quite happy when I went home. 6 Quote LEVEL 1 REBEL Link to comment
redimagination Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Great start to your challenge! And well done for using beast mode and going for the class! 1 Quote Current Challenge Previous challenges:7, 6, 5, 4, 3. 2, 1 I am the one thing in life I can control Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Good for you for summoning 20 seconds of courage and going to that class. You rock, and I'm happy you can see that for yourself. 1 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
tourennatrix Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Awesome class! So glad you braved it and triumphed! Sent via carrier pigeon 1 Quote Link to comment
Artemis Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Yay! I love the simple goals. Simplicity is doable. You're going to slay this challenge! 1 Quote "Fairy tales are more than true not because they tell us dragons exist, but because they tell us dragons can be beaten" -Neil Gaiman Mandalorian Assassin: Level 5 Current Challenge - Artemis becomes Mandalorian Overall Weight Loss Journey: Starting Weight - Current Weight - Goal -160lbs Link to comment
Kyellan Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Good on you for ignoring the voice in your head and getting to that class! You are awesome! 1 Quote "You are what you do. Choose again, and change." - Miles Vorkosigan Challenges 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Link to comment
SkiBlue Posted March 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 On 2/29/2016 at 11:32 AM, redimagination said: Great start to your challenge! And well done for using beast mode and going for the class! On 2/29/2016 at 3:51 PM, Tanktimus the Encourager said: Good for you for summoning 20 seconds of courage and going to that class. You rock, and I'm happy you can see that for yourself. On 2/29/2016 at 5:42 PM, tourennatrix said: Awesome class! So glad you braved it and triumphed! Sent via carrier pigeon On 3/1/2016 at 11:23 AM, Kyellan said: Good on you for ignoring the voice in your head and getting to that class! You are awesome! Beast Mode: a Rebels' secret weapon. Thanks!! You guys are awesome! On 3/1/2016 at 10:14 PM, Artemis said: Yay! I love the simple goals. Simplicity is doable. You're going to slay this challenge! Trying to train my brain to not complicate its simplicity is going to be the real struggle. >.< 1 Quote LEVEL 1 REBEL Link to comment
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