"So, what's the plan then?"
It's incredibly hard to type when there's a cat jumping between you, around the mattress, back to you, and then launching herself onto the nearest bedside table. Just FYI.
Nerd Fitness has changed their 6-week challenge rules a bit, and even though I'm not officially playing along with them, I thought I'd change mine to reflect. There will be no allocation of points for this first six weeks, and you start off with zero stat skills. To actually gain stat skills, you have to do a SECOND 6-week challenge. Also, no guild associations until you finish this first challenge. They explain it as a tutorial level at the beginning of a game, which is fine by me.
They also changed up the goal portion a bit, so fixing mine.
Issa: N7 recruit, aspiring Ranger/Infiltrator Class
Main Quest
To improve my current strength and stamina from mostly sit-down desk job to somewhat active.
Smaller, specific goals to accomplish Main Quest
1. Finish 1 mile in less than 18 minutes
2. Do 3 sets of 10 bicep curls with 20 pound weigths
3. Get to Mile #317 in Walk to Rivendell
Side Quests
Life Side Quest
Be less rushed in the mornings
Diet/Fitness Side Quest
Lose 2 inches off my body (from anywhere)
What's Your Motivation?
My motivation to keep on keepin' on is:
Running is a scary, new thing for me. I like facing scary, new things head-on.
Kitty litter is heavy. Being able to lift it like it weighs nothing is amazing.
"Apperance is the consequence of fitness." Get fit, you start to look better. I want to say so long to my bat wings!
You notice I took off "run .25 mile without stopping." That's because I was getting some really gross shin splints and I think I'm not ready to run non-stop. Maybe a few pounds lighter down the road, but not right now.
Tuesday, July 23
Workout: Cardio
EARLY morning 5AM workout due to work function in the evening. Recumbant bike: 7.65 miles. Personal best mileage!
Wednesday, July 24
Workout: Light Cardio, Heavy Weights (biceps & triceps)
Cardio: 1 mile in 19:30
Weights: Same bicep/tricep program. Improved on the one-arm concentration curls by 5 lbs. (did 8,6 and 4 reps on each arm with 10 lb weight) and added dumbbell hammer curls (2 sets of 10 with 5 lb weight)
Thursday, July 25
Workout: Cardio
Recumbent bike: 7.40 miles. Wasn't really feeling today's workout. Tired from work and easily distracted, so not really focusing on keeping the bike at 13+ MPH constantly.
This week's Protien of the Week is "buffalo" turkey:
(Adapted from Pratical Paleo:
2 lbs turkey tederloin (originally calls for 1 lb chicken thighs)
2 tbs coconut oil (I used 1 tbs)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 to 1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp chili powder
Cut the turkey into bite-sized cubes. Toss in bowl. Add seasonings and mix until turkey cubes are evenly coated. In a large skillet, melt coconut oil. Add turkey. Stir-fry until done. Makes six 1/2 cup servings. (my weekly portion)
The main recipe goes on to say that you can put the filling into lettuce cups and top with shredded carrots, tomatoes, and other veggie goodness, but I just use mine to top my Staple Salad.
Nerd Fitness has changed their 6-week challenge rules a bit, and even though I'm not officially playing along with them, I thought I'd change mine to reflect. There will be no allocation of points for this first six weeks, and you start off with zero stat skills. To actually gain stat skills, you have to do a SECOND 6-week challenge. Also, no guild associations until you finish this first challenge. They explain it as a tutorial level at the beginning of a game, which is fine by me.
They also changed up the goal portion a bit, so fixing mine.
Issa: N7 recruit, aspiring Ranger/Infiltrator Class
Main Quest
To improve my current strength and stamina from mostly sit-down desk job to somewhat active.
Smaller, specific goals to accomplish Main Quest
1. Finish 1 mile in less than 18 minutes
2. Do 3 sets of 10 bicep curls with 20 pound weigths
3. Get to Mile #317 in Walk to Rivendell
Side Quests
Life Side Quest
Be less rushed in the mornings
Diet/Fitness Side Quest
Lose 2 inches off my body (from anywhere)
What's Your Motivation?
My motivation to keep on keepin' on is:
Running is a scary, new thing for me. I like facing scary, new things head-on.
Kitty litter is heavy. Being able to lift it like it weighs nothing is amazing.
"Apperance is the consequence of fitness." Get fit, you start to look better. I want to say so long to my bat wings!
You notice I took off "run .25 mile without stopping." That's because I was getting some really gross shin splints and I think I'm not ready to run non-stop. Maybe a few pounds lighter down the road, but not right now.
Tuesday, July 23
Workout: Cardio
EARLY morning 5AM workout due to work function in the evening. Recumbant bike: 7.65 miles. Personal best mileage!
Wednesday, July 24
Workout: Light Cardio, Heavy Weights (biceps & triceps)
Cardio: 1 mile in 19:30
Weights: Same bicep/tricep program. Improved on the one-arm concentration curls by 5 lbs. (did 8,6 and 4 reps on each arm with 10 lb weight) and added dumbbell hammer curls (2 sets of 10 with 5 lb weight)
Thursday, July 25
Workout: Cardio
Recumbent bike: 7.40 miles. Wasn't really feeling today's workout. Tired from work and easily distracted, so not really focusing on keeping the bike at 13+ MPH constantly.
This week's Protien of the Week is "buffalo" turkey:
(Adapted from Pratical Paleo:
2 lbs turkey tederloin (originally calls for 1 lb chicken thighs)
2 tbs coconut oil (I used 1 tbs)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 to 1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp chili powder
Cut the turkey into bite-sized cubes. Toss in bowl. Add seasonings and mix until turkey cubes are evenly coated. In a large skillet, melt coconut oil. Add turkey. Stir-fry until done. Makes six 1/2 cup servings. (my weekly portion)
The main recipe goes on to say that you can put the filling into lettuce cups and top with shredded carrots, tomatoes, and other veggie goodness, but I just use mine to top my Staple Salad.