Moros Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 Hello Everybody, I just got back from a big meeting in my field, and am eager to get on with this challenge. It's snowy and icy here, but these do not stop a ranger: Last challenge, I used a points system, which worked really well for me, and I made my goals. So, I am going to stick with what works, and keep working about running up the score. If I achieve my goals this time, I will get some spiffy yoga blocks of my own (I've been using my wife's). If I get to the good score, I will add onto my rewards, and get my exercise mace video. There are 570 points for each week (2280 if I do everything), and last time I got a score of 1647 points. So, success will be 1700 points. 1800 points is good, and 2100 is excellent. Details below the fold, for those who are interested. Spoiler Morning Activities: Walking - (25) (10) (25) (10) (25) (10) - 6 times a week, for a total of 105 points. If it's too dangerous to walk outside, inside aerobic exercise counts. Bodyweight Exercises - 3 times a week, for up to 195 points Pushups - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Squats - (15) (15) (15) Inverted Rows - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Lunges - (20) (20) (20) Planks - 15s - (10) (10) (10) Nerd Fitness Academy cool-down - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Meditation - 10 minutes - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Lunchtime: Read NF Forums on weekdays and post supportive stuff - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Evening: Mobility Exercises - (10) (10) (10) Post NF Forums - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Yoga workouts One online Yoga class - NF or other (20) Work on two pose videos - (10) (10) Total for a week: 570 points Bonus Activities: These are not required, but ways to gain additional points Swimming laps at the pool, with or without my wife - 20 points each time NF Food Plan - (10) (10) (10) De-cluttering apartment, and selling books and gaming stuff (20) per each hour Completing Doctor/Dentists appointment (20) Doing Rising Hero stuff, or NF Academy stuff Walking 10,000 steps daily (20) Achieving Ranger challenges (points depend on difficulty, but will be decided before I start each one) Working on my Epic Quest of Awesome file (5) per each half hour (this is pretty easy and fun right now, so few points) Quote Rebooting Ranger and Legionary "Only a Dead Legionary Gives Up" - Day of the Starwind "It always seems bad at first, but then I find a way" - Samurai Jack Link to post
Moros Posted January 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Day 1 - Quiet Start in the Cold I just got back from a long trip last night, so most of today was unpacking, and preparing for work. Did my Yoga and mobility, but that was about it. Total for today: 50 points Total for challenge: 50 points Details below the fold: Spoiler Morning Activities: Walking - (25) (10) (25) (10) (25) (10) - 6 times a week, for a total of 105 points. If it's too dangerous to walk outside, inside aerobic exercise counts. Bodyweight Exercises - 3 times a week, for up to 195 points Pushups - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Squats - (15) (15) (15) Inverted Rows - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Lunges - (20) (20) (20) Planks - 15s - (10) (10) (10) Nerd Fitness Academy cool-down - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Meditation - 10 minutes - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Lunchtime: Read NF Forums on weekdays and post supportive stuff - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Evening: Mobility Exercises - (10) (10) (10) Post NF Forums - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Yoga workouts One online Yoga class - NF or other (20) Work on two pose videos - (10) (10) Total for a week: 570 points Bonus Activities: These are not required, but ways to gain additional points Swimming laps at the pool, with or without my wife - 20 points each time NF Food Plan - (10) (10) (10) De-cluttering apartment, and selling books and gaming stuff (20) per each hour Completing Doctor/Dentists appointment (20) Doing Rising Hero stuff, or NF Academy stuff Walking 10,000 steps daily (20) Achieving Ranger challenges (points depend on difficulty, but will be decided before I start each one) Working on my Epic Quest of Awesome file (5) per each half hour (this is pretty easy and fun right now, so few points) Quote Rebooting Ranger and Legionary "Only a Dead Legionary Gives Up" - Day of the Starwind "It always seems bad at first, but then I find a way" - Samurai Jack Link to post
Elastigirl Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Great start! 1 Quote Wisdom- 13.5 Dexterity- 10 Charisma- 11 Strength- 12 Constitution-10 Elastigirl Just Living Life - January 3 to February 6 New Year Challenge! - Nerd Fitness Rebellion "The chief goal of living is not to merely stay alive" Mike Rowe Link to post
Moros Posted January 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Day 2 - Back at Work, doing the bodywork A long day at work today, but did achieve my goals in the morning. Used the exercise mace to do the Ranger mini-challenge. Pretty tired now, so #insert_funnything_here_later Total for today: 117 points! Total for Challenge: 167 points Details Below: Spoiler Morning Activities: Walking - (25) (10) (25) (10) (25) (10) - 6 times a week, for a total of 105 points. If it's too dangerous to walk outside, inside aerobic exercise counts. Bodyweight Exercises - 3 times a week, for up to 195 points Pushups - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Squats - (12)(15) (15) (15) Inverted Rows - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Lunges - (15) (20) (20) (20) Planks - 15s - (10) (10) (10) Nerd Fitness Academy cool-down - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Meditation - 10 minutes - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Lunchtime: Read NF Forums on weekdays and post supportive stuff - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Evening: Mobility Exercises - (10) (10) (10) Post NF Forums - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Yoga workouts One online Yoga class - NF or other (20) Work on two pose videos - (10) (10) Total for a week: 570 points Bonus Activities: These are not required, but ways to gain additional points Swimming laps at the pool, with or without my wife - 20 points each time NF Food Plan - (10) (10) (10) De-cluttering apartment, and selling books and gaming stuff (20) per each hour Completing Doctor/Dentists appointment (20) Doing Rising Hero stuff, or NF Academy stuff Walking 10,000 steps daily (20) Achieving Ranger challenges (points depend on difficulty, but will be decided before I start each one) - 10 points for mini-challenge Working on my Epic Quest of Awesome file (5) per each half hour (this is pretty easy and fun right now, so few points) Quote Rebooting Ranger and Legionary "Only a Dead Legionary Gives Up" - Day of the Starwind "It always seems bad at first, but then I find a way" - Samurai Jack Link to post
Moros Posted January 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Day 3 - Slush and Walking A better today overall. Slept in late, but I could today, and I really needed the extra sleep. Did my walking, plus some work on the mini-challenge. Total for Today: 85 Total for Challenge: 252 Spoiler Morning Activities: Walking - (25) (10) (25) (10) (25) (10) - 6 times a week, for a total of 105 points. If it's too dangerous to walk outside, inside aerobic exercise counts. Bodyweight Exercises - 3 times a week, for up to 195 points Pushups - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Squats - (12)(15) (15) (15) Inverted Rows - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Lunges - (15) (20) (20) (20) Planks - 15s - (10) (10) (10) Nerd Fitness Academy cool-down - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Meditation - 10 minutes - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Lunchtime: Read NF Forums on weekdays and post supportive stuff - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Evening: Mobility Exercises - (10) (10) (10) Post NF Forums - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Yoga workouts One online Yoga class - NF or other (20) Work on two pose videos - (10) (10) Total for a week: 570 points Bonus Activities: These are not required, but ways to gain additional points Swimming laps at the pool, with or without my wife - 20 points each time NF Food Plan - (10) (10) (10) De-cluttering apartment, and selling books and gaming stuff (20) per each hour Completing Doctor/Dentists appointment (20) Doing Rising Hero stuff, or NF Academy stuff Walking 10,000 steps daily (20) Achieving Ranger challenges (points depend on difficulty, but will be decided before I start each one) - 20 points for mini-challenge Working on my Epic Quest of Awesome file (5) per each half hour (this is pretty easy and fun right now, so few points) Quote Rebooting Ranger and Legionary "Only a Dead Legionary Gives Up" - Day of the Starwind "It always seems bad at first, but then I find a way" - Samurai Jack Link to post
Moros Posted January 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Day 4 - Hard Day, Did it anyway Today was hard for personal reasons I don't want to get into (non-fitness stuff), but I did do my exercises in the morning, which was a real relief. Pretty worn out now, but did good stuff. There may be a day when I don't do my challenge stuff... This day, I fought. Daily Points: 117 Total Points: 369 Spoiler Morning Activities: Walking - (25) (10) (25) (10) (25) (10) - 6 times a week, for a total of 105 points. If it's too dangerous to walk outside, inside aerobic exercise counts. Bodyweight Exercises - 3 times a week, for up to 195 points Pushups - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Squats - (12)(12)(15) (15) (15) Inverted Rows - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Lunges - (15) (15) (20) (20) (20) Planks - 15s - (10) (10) (10) Nerd Fitness Academy cool-down - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Meditation - 10 minutes - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Lunchtime: Read NF Forums on weekdays and post supportive stuff - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Evening: Mobility Exercises - (10) (10) (10) Post NF Forums - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Yoga workouts One online Yoga class - NF or other (20) Work on two pose videos - (10) (10) Total for a week: 570 points Bonus Activities: These are not required, but ways to gain additional points Swimming laps at the pool, with or without my wife - 20 points each time NF Food Plan - (10) (10) (10) De-cluttering apartment, and selling books and gaming stuff (20) per each hour Completing Doctor/Dentists appointment (20) Doing Rising Hero stuff, or NF Academy stuff Walking 10,000 steps daily (20) Achieving Ranger challenges (points depend on difficulty, but will be decided before I start each one) - 30 points for mini-challenge Working on my Epic Quest of Awesome file (5) per each half hour (this is pretty easy and fun right now, so few points) 1 Quote Rebooting Ranger and Legionary "Only a Dead Legionary Gives Up" - Day of the Starwind "It always seems bad at first, but then I find a way" - Samurai Jack Link to post
Moros Posted January 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Day 5 - Did all of the things... Many, many errands. Thanks to my AWW (Awesome Wing-Woman or Assassin Wing-Woman), I managed to do the flash Rising Heroes quest. Did my part for the guild hall just now, and did do my mobility. I can actually wiggle my big toe by itself, something I could not do six months ago. I know that seems small, but given my food pain, it's really nice to have better workings on my feet. Also, finally did a doctor's appointment I was really procrastinating on for a while. Daily Points: 110 Total Points: 479 Details below: Spoiler Morning Activities: Walking - (25) (10) (25) (10) (25) (10) - 6 times a week, for a total of 105 points. If it's too dangerous to walk outside, inside aerobic exercise counts. Bodyweight Exercises - 3 times a week, for up to 195 points Pushups - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Squats - (12)(12)(15) (15) (15) Inverted Rows - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Lunges - (15) (15) (20) (20) (20) Planks - 15s - (10) (10) (10) Nerd Fitness Academy cool-down - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Meditation - 10 minutes - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Lunchtime: Read NF Forums on weekdays and post supportive stuff - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Evening: Mobility Exercises - (10) (10) (10) Post NF Forums - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Yoga workouts One online Yoga class - NF or other (20) Work on two pose videos - (10) (10) Total for a week: 570 points Bonus Activities: These are not required, but ways to gain additional points Swimming laps at the pool, with or without my wife - 20 points each time NF Food Plan - (10) (10) (10) De-cluttering apartment, and selling books and gaming stuff (20) per each hour Completing Doctor/Dentists appointment (20) Doing Rising Hero stuff, or NF Academy stuff - 5 points for flash challenge Walking 10,000 steps daily (20) Achieving Ranger challenges (points depend on difficulty, but will be decided before I start each one) - 30 points for mini-challenge Working on my Epic Quest of Awesome file (5) per each half hour (this is pretty easy and fun right now, so few points) 1 Quote Rebooting Ranger and Legionary "Only a Dead Legionary Gives Up" - Day of the Starwind "It always seems bad at first, but then I find a way" - Samurai Jack Link to post
Moros Posted January 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Day 6 - Close to sweeping the week Even though I felt emotionally lousy this morning, I got all of my bodyweight exercises done, and they were easier this time. I think it's beginning to happen. Tomorrow, which is my rest/spare day, all I have to do is walk for 25 minutes, and I will have done everything with my challenge, and then some. Points Today: 108 Points this Challenge: 587 Details below: Spoiler Morning Activities: Walking - (25) (10) (25) (10) (25) (10) - 6 times a week, for a total of 105 points. If it's too dangerous to walk outside, inside aerobic exercise counts. Bodyweight Exercises - 3 times a week, for up to 195 points Pushups - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Squats - (12)(12)(12)(15) (15) (15) Inverted Rows - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Lunges - (15) (15) (15) (20) (20) (20) Planks - 15s - (10) (10) (10) Nerd Fitness Academy cool-down - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Meditation - 10 minutes - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Lunchtime: Read NF Forums on weekdays and post supportive stuff - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Evening: Mobility Exercises - (10) (10) (10) Post NF Forums - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Yoga workouts One online Yoga class - NF or other (20) Work on two pose videos - (10) (10) Total for a week: 570 points Bonus Activities: These are not required, but ways to gain additional points Swimming laps at the pool, with or without my wife - 20 points each time NF Food Plan - (10) (10) (10) De-cluttering apartment, and selling books and gaming stuff (20) per each hour Completing Doctor/Dentists appointment (20) Doing Rising Hero stuff, or NF Academy stuff - 5 points for flash challenge Walking 10,000 steps daily (20) Achieving Ranger challenges (points depend on difficulty, but will be decided before I start each one) - 30 points for mini-challenge Working on my Epic Quest of Awesome file (5) per each half hour (this is pretty easy and fun right now, so few points) 1 Quote Rebooting Ranger and Legionary "Only a Dead Legionary Gives Up" - Day of the Starwind "It always seems bad at first, but then I find a way" - Samurai Jack Link to post
Moros Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Day 7 - Clean Sweep Saturday is normally a rest day for me, but I leave it open for events and any make-up work. I did do my walk, so I had a clean sweep for week #1. Daily Points: 25 Total Points: 612 1 Quote Rebooting Ranger and Legionary "Only a Dead Legionary Gives Up" - Day of the Starwind "It always seems bad at first, but then I find a way" - Samurai Jack Link to post
Moros Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Day 8 - Yoga Sunday A quiet day at home, after too much computer gaming the previous night. My wife has tried for years to get me hooked on the Mass Effect series, and now I am. Have to watch that. Still, did all of the planned things. Total Daily Points: 75 Total Challenge Points: 687 Details below the fold: Spoiler Morning Activities: Walking - (25) (10) (25) (10) (25) (10) - 6 times a week, for a total of 105 points. If it's too dangerous to walk outside, inside aerobic exercise counts. Bodyweight Exercises - 3 times a week, for up to 195 points Pushups - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Squats - (15) (15) (15) Inverted Rows - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Lunges - (20) (20) (20) Planks - 15s - (10) (10) (10) Nerd Fitness Academy cool-down - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Meditation - 10 minutes - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Lunchtime: Read NF Forums on weekdays and post supportive stuff - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Evening: Mobility Exercises - (10) (10) (10) Post NF Forums - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Yoga workouts One online Yoga class - NF or other (20) Work on two pose videos - (10) (10) Total for a week: 570 points Bonus Activities: These are not required, but ways to gain additional points Swimming laps at the pool, with or without my wife - 20 points each time NF Food Plan - (10) (10) (10) De-cluttering apartment, and selling books and gaming stuff (20) per each hour Completing Doctor/Dentists appointment (20) Doing Rising Hero stuff, or NF Academy stuff Walking 10,000 steps daily (20) Achieving Ranger challenges (points depend on difficulty, but will be decided before I start each one) Working on my Epic Quest of Awesome file (5) per each half hour (this is pretty easy and fun right now, so few points) Quote Rebooting Ranger and Legionary "Only a Dead Legionary Gives Up" - Day of the Starwind "It always seems bad at first, but then I find a way" - Samurai Jack Link to post
Moros Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Day 9 - Hard Day Because of (redacted), but did it anyway Not the most joyful day in my life, but I showed up, and did my workouts. Kind of hard to be positive at the moment, but do feel good about accomplishing my goals any way. Total Daily Points: 114 Total Challenge Points: 801 Details below the fold: Spoiler Spoiler Morning Activities: Walking - (25) (10) (25) (10) (25) (10) - 6 times a week, for a total of 105 points. If it's too dangerous to walk outside, inside aerobic exercise counts. Bodyweight Exercises - 3 times a week, for up to 195 points Pushups - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Squats - (13)(15) (15) (15) Inverted Rows - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Lunges - (16) (20) (20) (20) Planks - 15s - (10) (10) (10) Nerd Fitness Academy cool-down - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Meditation - 10 minutes - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Lunchtime: Read NF Forums on weekdays and post supportive stuff - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Evening: Mobility Exercises - (10) (10) (10) Post NF Forums - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Yoga workouts One online Yoga class - NF or other (20) Work on two pose videos - (10) (10) Total for a week: 570 points Bonus Activities: These are not required, but ways to gain additional points Swimming laps at the pool, with or without my wife - 20 points each time NF Food Plan - (10) (10) (10) De-cluttering apartment, and selling books and gaming stuff (20) per each hour Completing Doctor/Dentists appointment (20) Doing Rising Hero stuff, or NF Academy stuff Walking 10,000 steps daily (20) Achieving Ranger challenges (points depend on difficulty, but will be decided before I start each one) Working on my Epic Quest of Awesome file (5) per each half hour (this is pretty easy and fun right now, so few points) - worked on this also 5 points Quote Rebooting Ranger and Legionary "Only a Dead Legionary Gives Up" - Day of the Starwind "It always seems bad at first, but then I find a way" - Samurai Jack Link to post
Moros Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Day 10 - Better Day, Not Much to write home about So, today went well, although there is nothing really thrilling to talk about. Did all of the planned things. Total Daily Points: 75 Total Challenge Points: 876 Spoiler Morning Activities: Walking - (25) (10) (25) (10) (25) (10) - 6 times a week, for a total of 105 points. If it's too dangerous to walk outside, inside aerobic exercise counts. Bodyweight Exercises - 3 times a week, for up to 195 points Pushups - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Squats - (13)(15) (15) (15) Inverted Rows - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Lunges - (16) (20) (20) (20) Planks - 15s - (10) (10) (10) Nerd Fitness Academy cool-down - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Meditation - 10 minutes - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Lunchtime: Read NF Forums on weekdays and post supportive stuff - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Evening: Mobility Exercises - (10) (10) (10) Post NF Forums - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Yoga workouts One online Yoga class - NF or other (20) Work on two pose videos - (10) (10) Total for a week: 570 points Bonus Activities: These are not required, but ways to gain additional points Swimming laps at the pool, with or without my wife - 20 points each time NF Food Plan - (10) (10) (10) De-cluttering apartment, and selling books and gaming stuff (20) per each hour Completing Doctor/Dentists appointment (20) Doing Rising Hero stuff, or NF Academy stuff Walking 10,000 steps daily (20) Achieving Ranger challenges (points depend on difficulty, but will be decided before I start each one) Working on my Epic Quest of Awesome file (5) per each half hour (this is pretty easy and fun right now, so few points) - worked on this also 5 points 1 Quote Rebooting Ranger and Legionary "Only a Dead Legionary Gives Up" - Day of the Starwind "It always seems bad at first, but then I find a way" - Samurai Jack Link to post
Moros Posted January 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Day 11 - Sad, but did my workouts anyway So, I am sad because of (redacted), but I did my workouts anyway. My right knee was feeling a little iffy on my split level squats on my right side, so I wound up doing 16 on the left side, and 5 on the right side. Knees are not something to mess with. Lunges seem to be the bane of my bodyweight exercises. Total Daily Points: 103 Total Challenge Points: 979 Spoiler Spoiler Morning Activities: Walking - (25) (10) (25) (10) (25) (10) - 6 times a week, for a total of 105 points. If it's too dangerous to walk outside, inside aerobic exercise counts. Bodyweight Exercises - 3 times a week, for up to 195 points Pushups - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Squats - (13)(13)(15) (15) (15) Inverted Rows - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Lunges - (16) (16/5)(20) (20) (20) Planks - 15s - (10) (10) (10) Nerd Fitness Academy cool-down - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Meditation - 10 minutes - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Lunchtime: Read NF Forums on weekdays and post supportive stuff - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Evening: Mobility Exercises - (10) (10) (10) Post NF Forums - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Yoga workouts One online Yoga class - NF or other (20) Work on two pose videos - (10) (10) Total for a week: 570 points Bonus Activities: These are not required, but ways to gain additional points Swimming laps at the pool, with or without my wife - 20 points each time NF Food Plan - (10) (10) (10) De-cluttering apartment, and selling books and gaming stuff (20) per each hour Completing Doctor/Dentists appointment (20) Doing Rising Hero stuff, or NF Academy stuff Walking 10,000 steps daily (20) Achieving Ranger challenges (points depend on difficulty, but will be decided before I start each one) Working on my Epic Quest of Awesome file (5) per each half hour (this is pretty easy and fun right now, so few points) - worked on this also 5 points Quote Rebooting Ranger and Legionary "Only a Dead Legionary Gives Up" - Day of the Starwind "It always seems bad at first, but then I find a way" - Samurai Jack Link to post
Elastigirl Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Sorry that is has been rough for you. Hopefully things start to look up soon. Great job at doing the workouts any way. Woot for your super consistency. Also woot for moving your big toe by itself.That is really hard. I've worked at it, and can finally do it. I heard that people who can do that have less planter facitis, and since I used to have that all the time, I figured it would be a good thing for me to do. Haven't worked on it much this winter though. 1 Quote Wisdom- 13.5 Dexterity- 10 Charisma- 11 Strength- 12 Constitution-10 Elastigirl Just Living Life - January 3 to February 6 New Year Challenge! - Nerd Fitness Rebellion "The chief goal of living is not to merely stay alive" Mike Rowe Link to post
Moros Posted January 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 19 minutes ago, Elastigirl said: Sorry that is has been rough for you. Hopefully things start to look up soon. Great job at doing the workouts any way. Woot for your super consistency. Also woot for moving your big toe by itself.That is really hard. I've worked at it, and can finally do it. I heard that people who can do that have less planter facitis, and since I used to have that all the time, I figured it would be a good thing for me to do. Haven't worked on it much this winter though. It's one of those things that sound trivial, until you do it - at least that's how it's felt for me. I have noticed that the more foot exercises I do, the overall less foot pain I feel. 1 Quote Rebooting Ranger and Legionary "Only a Dead Legionary Gives Up" - Day of the Starwind "It always seems bad at first, but then I find a way" - Samurai Jack Link to post
Moros Posted January 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Day 12 - Things have gotten more sad because (redacted) Unfortunately, one the (redacted) things have gotten worse. My grandmother, who is 95, has been put into hospice, and she's not likely to make it through the week. Obviously, I feel sad, but I am more sad for my mother and grandmother. I'm glad my grandmother is suffering less, and is less scared. Daily Points: 75 Total Points: 1054 So, I just did my evening exercise routines, and they gave some comfort in routine. Details below: Spoiler Morning Activities: Walking - (25) (10) (25) (10) (25) (10) - 6 times a week, for a total of 105 points. If it's too dangerous to walk outside, inside aerobic exercise counts. Bodyweight Exercises - 3 times a week, for up to 195 points Pushups - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Squats - (13)(13)(15) (15) (15) Inverted Rows - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Lunges - (16) (16/5)(20) (20) (20) Planks - 15s - (10) (10) (10) Nerd Fitness Academy cool-down - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Meditation - 10 minutes - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Lunchtime: Read NF Forums on weekdays and post supportive stuff - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Evening: Mobility Exercises - (10) (10) (10) Post NF Forums - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Yoga workouts One online Yoga class - NF or other (20) Work on two pose videos - (10) (10) Total for a week: 570 points Bonus Activities: These are not required, but ways to gain additional points Swimming laps at the pool, with or without my wife - 20 points each time NF Food Plan - (10) (10) (10) De-cluttering apartment, and selling books and gaming stuff (20) per each hour Completing Doctor/Dentists appointment (20) Doing Rising Hero stuff, or NF Academy stuff Walking 10,000 steps daily (20) Achieving Ranger challenges (points depend on difficulty, but will be decided before I start each one) Working on my Epic Quest of Awesome file (5) per each half hour (this is pretty easy and fun right now, so few points) - worked on this also 5 points Quote Rebooting Ranger and Legionary "Only a Dead Legionary Gives Up" - Day of the Starwind "It always seems bad at first, but then I find a way" - Samurai Jack Link to post
Moros Posted January 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Day 13 - Just Keep Moving Sadly, my grandmother passed away this morning. I am sad, and of course, my mom is devastated. One thing I always remember my grandmother say - "the key is to keep moving" - so, in honor of her memory, that's what I am trying to do. I got another clean sweep this week, but I wish my grandmother was still here, and not in any pain. Daily Points: 103 Total Points: 1157 Spoiler Morning Activities: Walking - (25) (10) (25) (10) (25) (10) - 6 times a week, for a total of 105 points. If it's too dangerous to walk outside, inside aerobic exercise counts. Bodyweight Exercises - 3 times a week, for up to 195 points Pushups - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Squats - (13)(13)(13)(15) (15) (15) Inverted Rows - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Lunges - (16) (16/5)(16/5)(20) (20) (20) Planks - 15s - (10) (10) (10) Nerd Fitness Academy cool-down - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Meditation - 10 minutes - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Lunchtime: Read NF Forums on weekdays and post supportive stuff - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Evening: Mobility Exercises - (10) (10) (10) Post NF Forums - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Yoga workouts One online Yoga class - NF or other (20) Work on two pose videos - (10) (10) Total for a week: 570 points Bonus Activities: These are not required, but ways to gain additional points Swimming laps at the pool, with or without my wife - 20 points each time NF Food Plan - (10) (10) (10) De-cluttering apartment, and selling books and gaming stuff (20) per each hour Completing Doctor/Dentists appointment (20) Doing Rising Hero stuff, or NF Academy stuff Walking 10,000 steps daily (20) Achieving Ranger challenges (points depend on difficulty, but will be decided before I start each one) Working on my Epic Quest of Awesome file (5) per each half hour (this is pretty easy and fun right now, so few points) - worked on this also 5 points Quote Rebooting Ranger and Legionary "Only a Dead Legionary Gives Up" - Day of the Starwind "It always seems bad at first, but then I find a way" - Samurai Jack Link to post
Elastigirl Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Sorry about your grandma.I like how you have chosen to honor her. 1 Quote Wisdom- 13.5 Dexterity- 10 Charisma- 11 Strength- 12 Constitution-10 Elastigirl Just Living Life - January 3 to February 6 New Year Challenge! - Nerd Fitness Rebellion "The chief goal of living is not to merely stay alive" Mike Rowe Link to post
Moros Posted January 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Day 14 - A quiet rest day with the wife So - Saturday was mostly a rest day, which is good after the emotional turmoil of the last week. We did walk in a nearby park for one mile, but that's really it. The weather was nice. Daily Points: 10 Total Points: 1167 1 Quote Rebooting Ranger and Legionary "Only a Dead Legionary Gives Up" - Day of the Starwind "It always seems bad at first, but then I find a way" - Samurai Jack Link to post
Moros Posted January 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Day 15 Yoga Sunday Again So, Yoga and walking today. Still working systematically through Yoga with Adrienne's fundamentals of yoga, followed up by NF Water A. It is getting easier, though the Warrior 2, side angle stuff makes my legs spasm. Still, another quiet day - my grandmother's funeral is next Saturday. Daily Points: 75 Total Points: 1242 Details Below: Spoiler Morning Activities: Walking - (25) (10) (25) (10) (25) (10) - 6 times a week, for a total of 105 points. If it's too dangerous to walk outside, inside aerobic exercise counts. Bodyweight Exercises - 3 times a week, for up to 195 points Pushups - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Squats - (15) (15) (15) Inverted Rows - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Lunges - (20) (20) (20) Planks - 15s - (10) (10) (10) Nerd Fitness Academy cool-down - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Meditation - 10 minutes - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Lunchtime: Read NF Forums on weekdays and post supportive stuff - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Evening: Mobility Exercises - (10) (10) (10) Post NF Forums - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Yoga workouts One online Yoga class - NF or other (20) Work on two pose videos - (10) (10) Total for a week: 570 points Bonus Activities: These are not required, but ways to gain additional points Swimming laps at the pool, with or without my wife - 20 points each time NF Food Plan - (10) (10) (10) De-cluttering apartment, and selling books and gaming stuff (20) per each hour Completing Doctor/Dentists appointment (20) Doing Rising Hero stuff, or NF Academy stuff Walking 10,000 steps daily (20) Achieving Ranger challenges (points depend on difficulty, but will be decided before I start each one) Working on my Epic Quest of Awesome file (5) per each half hour (this is pretty easy and fun right now, so few points) Quote Rebooting Ranger and Legionary "Only a Dead Legionary Gives Up" - Day of the Starwind "It always seems bad at first, but then I find a way" - Samurai Jack Link to post
Moros Posted January 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Day 16 - Back at work, lifting the mace Bodyweight stuff again, and my knee is still bugging me. I need to call, and get an appointment with the massage therapist I have been working with. Just lifted ye old mace over my head, and about to call it a day (long day) I totally did not look like this guy - but in my head, I did. Daily Points: 115 Total Points: 1357 Spoiler Morning Activities: Walking - (25) (10) (25) (10) (25) (10) - 6 times a week, for a total of 105 points. If it's too dangerous to walk outside, inside aerobic exercise counts. Bodyweight Exercises - 3 times a week, for up to 195 points Pushups - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Squats - (14)(15) (15) (15) Inverted Rows - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Lunges -(16/7) (20) (20) (20) Planks - 15s - (10) (10) (10) Nerd Fitness Academy cool-down - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Meditation - 10 minutes - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Lunchtime: Read NF Forums on weekdays and post supportive stuff - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Evening: Mobility Exercises - (10) (10) (10) Post NF Forums - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Yoga workouts One online Yoga class - NF or other (20) Work on two pose videos - (10) (10) Total for a week: 570 points Bonus Activities: These are not required, but ways to gain additional points Swimming laps at the pool, with or without my wife - 20 points each time NF Food Plan - (10) (10) (10) De-cluttering apartment, and selling books and gaming stuff (20) per each hour Completing Doctor/Dentists appointment (20) Doing Rising Hero stuff, or NF Academy stuff Walking 10,000 steps daily (20) Achieving Ranger challenges (points depend on difficulty, but will be decided before I start each one) - 10 points for mini-challege Working on my Epic Quest of Awesome file (5) per each half hour (this is pretty easy and fun right now, so few points) Quote Rebooting Ranger and Legionary "Only a Dead Legionary Gives Up" - Day of the Starwind "It always seems bad at first, but then I find a way" - Samurai Jack Link to post
Moros Posted January 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Day 17 - Sleep Deprivation is not fun So, Ms. Moros had some trouble sleeping, so I stayed up with her. Got up much later than I hoped, but still got everything done for the challenge. Did the 20s balance challenge on RH, and wobbled all over the place. Still need to work on balance. Did lift objects for the Guild Hall. Daily Points: 85 Total Points: 1442 Spoiler Morning Activities: Walking - (25) (10) (25) (10) (25) (10) - 6 times a week, for a total of 105 points. If it's too dangerous to walk outside, inside aerobic exercise counts. Bodyweight Exercises - 3 times a week, for up to 195 points Pushups - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Squats - (14)(15) (15) (15) Inverted Rows - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Lunges -(16/7) (20) (20) (20) Planks - 15s - (10) (10) (10) Nerd Fitness Academy cool-down - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Meditation - 10 minutes - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Lunchtime: Read NF Forums on weekdays and post supportive stuff - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Evening: Mobility Exercises - (10) (10) (10) Post NF Forums - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Yoga workouts One online Yoga class - NF or other (20) Work on two pose videos - (10) (10) Total for a week: 570 points Bonus Activities: These are not required, but ways to gain additional points Swimming laps at the pool, with or without my wife - 20 points each time NF Food Plan - (10) (10) (10) De-cluttering apartment, and selling books and gaming stuff (20) per each hour Completing Doctor/Dentists appointment (20) Doing Rising Hero stuff, or NF Academy stuff Walking 10,000 steps daily (20) Achieving Ranger challenges (points depend on difficulty, but will be decided before I start each one) - 20 points for mini-challenge Working on my Epic Quest of Awesome file (5) per each half hour (this is pretty easy and fun right now, so few points) Quote Rebooting Ranger and Legionary "Only a Dead Legionary Gives Up" - Day of the Starwind "It always seems bad at first, but then I find a way" - Samurai Jack Link to post
Moros Posted January 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Day 18 - Long Day <enter pithy saying here later> Daily Points: 108 Total Points: 1550 Spoiler Morning Activities: Walking - (25) (10) (25) (10) (25) (10) - 6 times a week, for a total of 105 points. If it's too dangerous to walk outside, inside aerobic exercise counts. Bodyweight Exercises - 3 times a week, for up to 195 points Pushups - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Squats - (14)(15) (15) (15) Inverted Rows - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Lunges -(16/7)(16/10) (20) (20) (20) Planks - 25s - (10) (10) (10) Nerd Fitness Academy cool-down - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Meditation - 10 minutes - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Lunchtime: Read NF Forums on weekdays and post supportive stuff - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Evening: Mobility Exercises - (10) (10) (10) Post NF Forums - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Yoga workouts One online Yoga class - NF or other (20) Work on two pose videos - (10) (10) Total for a week: 570 points Bonus Activities: These are not required, but ways to gain additional points Swimming laps at the pool, with or without my wife - 20 points each time NF Food Plan - (10) (10) (10) De-cluttering apartment, and selling books and gaming stuff (20) per each hour Completing Doctor/Dentists appointment (20) Doing Rising Hero stuff, or NF Academy stuff Walking 10,000 steps daily (20) Achieving Ranger challenges (points depend on difficulty, but will be decided before I start each one) - 20 points for mini-challenge Working on my Epic Quest of Awesome file (5) per each half hour (this is pretty easy and fun right now, so few points) Quote Rebooting Ranger and Legionary "Only a Dead Legionary Gives Up" - Day of the Starwind "It always seems bad at first, but then I find a way" - Samurai Jack Link to post
Moros Posted January 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Day 19 - Doing Family stuff. Doing ok - helped my parents with my grandmother's stuff. Hard work, but I am glad physical stuff doesn't keep me from helping. Did my exercises in the morning and evening. Daily Points: 85 Total Points: 1635 Spoiler Morning Activities: Walking - (25) (10) (25) (10) (25) (10) - 6 times a week, for a total of 105 points. If it's too dangerous to walk outside, inside aerobic exercise counts. Bodyweight Exercises - 3 times a week, for up to 195 points Pushups - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Squats - (14)(15) (15) (15) Inverted Rows - (10) (10) (10) Bodyweight Lunges -(16/7)(16/10) (20) (20) (20) Planks - 25s - (10) (10) (10) Nerd Fitness Academy cool-down - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Meditation - 10 minutes - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Lunchtime: Read NF Forums on weekdays and post supportive stuff - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Evening: Mobility Exercises - (10) (10) (10) Post NF Forums - (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Yoga workouts One online Yoga class - NF or other (20) Work on two pose videos - (10) (10) Total for a week: 570 points Bonus Activities: These are not required, but ways to gain additional points Swimming laps at the pool, with or without my wife - 20 points each time NF Food Plan - (10) (10) (10) De-cluttering apartment, and selling books and gaming stuff (20) per each hour Completing Doctor/Dentists appointment (20) Doing Rising Hero stuff, or NF Academy stuff Walking 10,000 steps daily (20) Achieving Ranger challenges (points depend on difficulty, but will be decided before I start each one) - 30 points for mini-challenge Working on my Epic Quest of Awesome file (5) per each half hour (this is pretty easy and fun right now, so few points) Quote Rebooting Ranger and Legionary "Only a Dead Legionary Gives Up" - Day of the Starwind "It always seems bad at first, but then I find a way" - Samurai Jack Link to post
Elastigirl Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 That is great that you were able to help your parent's with your grandmother's stuff. Looks like you are earning lots of points 1 Quote Wisdom- 13.5 Dexterity- 10 Charisma- 11 Strength- 12 Constitution-10 Elastigirl Just Living Life - January 3 to February 6 New Year Challenge! - Nerd Fitness Rebellion "The chief goal of living is not to merely stay alive" Mike Rowe Link to post
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