Chris-Tien Jinn Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Last challenge went really well for the first three weeks, and then some stuff at work really got under my skin. Some bouts of emotional eating combined with the long 4th of July weekend bumped up my weight by about a pound. I really need to take measurements because my clothes continue to get looser as I bike and run and walk. Mid-summer, like mid-winter, just doesn’t have a lot of events to look forward to enjoying. There are a lot of things happening near the end of August, but these upcoming weeks have the potential to really drag in the proverbial “dog days of summer”. And when I get bored, I tend to eat more than I should. When it’s hot and muggy, it’s tempting to stay inside and avoid any sort of workout. But not this summer!!! My main goal for the next challenge is to stay in control of my eating and keep in balance with my activity. 1) Plan meals, including fun foods and treats 2) Stay in points budget 3) Get 83 points worth of exercise each week (how many points does swinging a sword for a 1/2 hour get me??) Have some fun 4) Start archery (target) and practice on rest days 5) OCR training (Dirt in the Skirt round 2 redux) Summer ...... bring it, bitches!!! 11 Quote Level 63 Human ... Oath of Ancients Paladin "We are better than we know, if we can be made to see it, [then] for the rest of our lives, we'll be unwilling to settle for less." - Kurt Hahn STR: 14 | DEX: 14| CON: 17 | INT: 17 | WIS: 17 | CHA: 14 Link to comment
WorldSparrow Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 MOTIVATED! Let's do this. 1 Quote Level 8 Expert in Obscure Details Challenges: 1 : 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : 6 : The Martian Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 I too eat my boredom, it's why I am still pretty far from my goal weight. 6 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
Sloth the Enduring Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 2 Quote “We might as well start where we are, use what we have and do what we can." – Caitlin Rivers Sloth: The Man with the Hammer battle log Link to comment
Jarric Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 2 Quote Level 20 Wood Elf Ranger STR: 15 - CON: 21 - CHA: 6 - SAN: 16 - INT: 17 IAgreeWithTank™ "Shit is going down, but I am not." - iatetheyeti Don't say "I don't have enough time", say instead "that's not a priority right now" and see how that makes you feel. Current Challenge: Jarric vs Mountain External: Epic Quest - Instagram - Strava Spoiler Previous 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 61 62 63 64 Old Stuff: Battle Log - My Introduction - 2017 Road Map - 2018 Road Map - 2019 Road Map - 2021 Road Map - 2022 road map/wrap-up Link to comment
Chris-Tien Jinn Posted July 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 I was hoping that we'd scare up some good dog images and gifs!!! 4 Quote Level 63 Human ... Oath of Ancients Paladin "We are better than we know, if we can be made to see it, [then] for the rest of our lives, we'll be unwilling to settle for less." - Kurt Hahn STR: 14 | DEX: 14| CON: 17 | INT: 17 | WIS: 17 | CHA: 14 Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 1 hour ago, Chris-Tien Jinn said: I was hoping that we'd scare up some good dog images and gifs!!! Ask and ye shall receive. 7 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
NeverThatBored Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Following! I'm loving all the dog gifs. 1 Quote Gargoyle Ranger | Level 49 2022 challenges: 49 (current) 2015-2021 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 || My epic quest | MEATBALL WARS You don't get better at anything unless you start doing it. Being alive is heckn swell. Link to comment
Chris-Tien Jinn Posted July 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 I'm back in the saddle and starting OCR training with a run broken up for a little body weight training. 2.5 miles at 15.3 minutes per mile plus: 2 burpees 2 pushups (elevated) 2 situps at the 1/2 way mark and at the end. I took a few really short walk breaks because it was hot, and I'd already walked 11K steps. You see, there is this augmented reality game out that involves cute "monsters" that you catch in funny little red and white balls ...... I blame it on my daughter ...... I've planned some of my meals ahead of time. Breakfast and lunch have fallen into a rut. No wonder I'm bored!!! But I did plan for a mojito last night (yum!!) and an ice cream cone this afternoon with friends. The ice cream was totally worth it .... made by our agricultural and food science students from the milk/cream that they get from the resident dairy herd. Yea, there are some advantages to working on the ag/vet school campus. But, I'm staying in my points budget, partially because of the steps I'm getting in the aforementioned game. When the frenzy dies down, I may have to make some sacrifices in the food department again. I have often said that I run in order to eat. Afterall, what is life without bacon??? (And how did that cat sneak into a thread about dogs????) No progress on archery yet, although Mr. Wizard says he wants to take up archery too. So the plan is to get an early birthday present for me this weekend -- a starter bow and associated stuff. His bow is also part of the present so that I'll have someone to go to the archery range with me. If components of my SCA garb arrive in time, it sounds like there will be classes offered at the competition at the end of the month. I haven't been shooting in decades, and I think some coaching would not be a bad idea. 10 Quote Level 63 Human ... Oath of Ancients Paladin "We are better than we know, if we can be made to see it, [then] for the rest of our lives, we'll be unwilling to settle for less." - Kurt Hahn STR: 14 | DEX: 14| CON: 17 | INT: 17 | WIS: 17 | CHA: 14 Link to comment
WorldSparrow Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 48 minutes ago, Chris-Tien Jinn said: And how did that cat sneak into a thread about dogs???? 49 minutes ago, Chris-Tien Jinn said: You see, there is this augmented reality game out et tu? Keep up the great work this challenge. I can't wait to see your archery gear. 5 Quote Level 8 Expert in Obscure Details Challenges: 1 : 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : 6 : The Martian Link to comment
Mrs Van Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 7 hours ago, Chris-Tien Jinn said: You see, there is this augmented reality game out that involves cute "monsters" that you catch in funny little red and white balls ...... I blame it on my daughter ...... That Pokemon craze? Happy hunting! As soon as the archery lessons take off, think how quick you can hunt those little "monsters" and "shoot" them down! Otherwise I'm here for ALL the things! Happy Early Birthday (with the bow and other gear)! 1 Quote Mrs. Van's Latest Challenge Zechariah 4:6 "Not by might, nor by power, but by My spirit, saith the Lord." Link to comment
athousandwords Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 Hello party-mate! Happy to be following along - your goals looks really cool! I'm looking forward to hearing more about your archery practice - that's something I've always wanted to try, but have no idea how to get into! And yay doggos! 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
Rurik Harrgath Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 I don't know if I'm terrible at archery because of my great big bushy beard or if I'm just terrible at archery, but I like the idea of archery. Also, a half-hour of swordplay is a rather intensive workout. Definitely worthy of maximum points! 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
Mizbrek Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 SO with you there on emotional eating. Love the idea of the archery and OCR! My goal is eventually to do one of those, but I'm well away from it so far! 1 Quote Level 11 Hobbit Brewmaster Half Ranger, Half Druid, Completely Ridiculous Instagram Current Challenge: Mizbrek Studies with the Order of the Broken Temple Past Challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Link to comment
AthenaMM Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Looks like a good challenge! I'm following along! 1 Quote Battle Log Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Fitbit, Epic Quest Character Link to comment
Dusk Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Hi there, mini-challenge friend! Your goals look good - combating the summer boredom is super hard so applause to you for attacking it head-on!! obligatory dog gif incoming: 3 Quote Link to comment
Jarric Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 4 Quote Level 20 Wood Elf Ranger STR: 15 - CON: 21 - CHA: 6 - SAN: 16 - INT: 17 IAgreeWithTank™ "Shit is going down, but I am not." - iatetheyeti Don't say "I don't have enough time", say instead "that's not a priority right now" and see how that makes you feel. Current Challenge: Jarric vs Mountain External: Epic Quest - Instagram - Strava Spoiler Previous 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 61 62 63 64 Old Stuff: Battle Log - My Introduction - 2017 Road Map - 2018 Road Map - 2019 Road Map - 2021 Road Map - 2022 road map/wrap-up Link to comment
WorldSparrow Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Wishbone!!! Been a long time since I have thought about him, lol. 3 Quote Level 8 Expert in Obscure Details Challenges: 1 : 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : 6 : The Martian Link to comment
Chris-Tien Jinn Posted July 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Beginning archer needs to work on form. Sent via two swallows carrying a message in a coconut. 7 Quote Level 63 Human ... Oath of Ancients Paladin "We are better than we know, if we can be made to see it, [then] for the rest of our lives, we'll be unwilling to settle for less." - Kurt Hahn STR: 14 | DEX: 14| CON: 17 | INT: 17 | WIS: 17 | CHA: 14 Link to comment
Rhovaniel Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Hi there, fellow mini-challenger popping in to introduce myself. I'd love to join in with the dog gifs here, but my mastery of the forums does not yet extend to inserting them. Though I'm sure I did it once before... off topic, sorry. Anyway, good luck with the archery. Your challenge looks fun! (and inspiring. Going to have to give archery a go one day... ) 1 Quote “All You Have To Decide Is What To Do With The Time That Is Given To You.” - Gandalf The Chronicles of Rhovaniel, Dúnedain Ranger: Volume One: Wintering, Volume Two: Winter is Passing, Spring is Near, The Chronicles of Rhovaniel, Volume Three: Reborn into Spring, Rhovaniel Batltes the PEWS (late spring challenge)| Volume Four: Strength in Summer|Volume Five: Ambushed in the Archives (current) Spoiler Previous 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 Link to comment
Chris-Tien Jinn Posted July 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Oh, yea. Archery was fun, although I have to work on keeping my elbow from rotating up (and getting seriously snapped by the bowstring). It's an expensive hobby. We got basic, beginner bows, a dozen arrows, a quiver, arm brace, and shooting gloves. After struggling to string and unstring the recurve bow, I ordered a bow stringer .... and a book on adult beginner archery. I actually have a youth bow (54" and 29 lbs of draw). After 1/2 hour, I was getting tired, but I was consistently hitting the target at 20 feet. Mr. Wizard gave up on 20 feet and dropped down to 10 for now (he has a 62" 40 lb draw .... appropriate for a much larger person). I did speedwork (8 short intervals punctuated with walking) and a little strength training, but my arms and legs ran out of juice pretty quickly: Goblet squats 15lb x 10 One arm rows: 15lb x 10 Elevated pushups: 5 Overhead triceps extension: 15lb x 10 Grip strength x 10 11 Quote Level 63 Human ... Oath of Ancients Paladin "We are better than we know, if we can be made to see it, [then] for the rest of our lives, we'll be unwilling to settle for less." - Kurt Hahn STR: 14 | DEX: 14| CON: 17 | INT: 17 | WIS: 17 | CHA: 14 Link to comment
Mrs Van Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Ouch, that looks sore, but you are just amazing at what all you manage to do. From cycling to archery, running and BW in between! 2 Quote Mrs. Van's Latest Challenge Zechariah 4:6 "Not by might, nor by power, but by My spirit, saith the Lord." Link to comment
Chris-Tien Jinn Posted July 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 4 hours ago, elizevdmerwe said: Ouch, that looks sore, but you are just amazing at what all you manage to do. From cycling to archery, running and BW in between! Yeap, it's more sore today than yesterday, although the bruising doesn't look as bad. I'm in that golden age where I don't have responsibility for kids (or grandkids) but have lots of energy. 6 Quote Level 63 Human ... Oath of Ancients Paladin "We are better than we know, if we can be made to see it, [then] for the rest of our lives, we'll be unwilling to settle for less." - Kurt Hahn STR: 14 | DEX: 14| CON: 17 | INT: 17 | WIS: 17 | CHA: 14 Link to comment
annyshay Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 You are totally a border collie... go round up all the summer fun!!! 1 Quote Love as thou wilt. Link to comment
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