Jul 29, 2012
Where are my Ravenclaws???
<3 Holland
HBL: Ravenclaw Prefect
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Where are my Ravenclaws???
<3 Holland
HBL: Ravenclaw Prefect
Hey Ravenclaws!
Is anyone still here?
How is everyone doing? How are y'all feeling?
Updates?
<3 Holland
HBL: Ravenclaw Prefect
Where did all my Ravenclaws go?
Came back from vacation and there's no one here :(
<3 Holland
HBL: Ravenclaw Prefect
I'm back!
Hello my lovely fellow Ravenclaws!
I'm sorry for my unexpected absence! When I left for Boston early last Wednesday morning I was in such a crazy rush, I ran off and left my laptop! (Was punching in my PIN number for my ticket as the train was pulling up, in fact.) :( Probably for the best, as it meant that I spent no time on the computer and more time outside exploring. I walked sooo much, it's ridiculous! I got back around 5am Monday morning and had to get straight to work at 9am, straight to bed after work, then up even earlier this morning for more work which left no Tumblr time until this evening! Crazy crazy...
Anyway, I hope everything has been going wonderful for everyone and I promise to try to avoid such long sudden absences in the future!
Love y'all!
<3 Holland
HBL: Ravenclaw Prefect
Hey y'all!
Just checking in to see how everyone's doing with part 2 of the weekly challenge!
2. Perfect 10!
For the entire week do at least:
10 secs. jogging in place in the morning
10 squats at lunch time
10 push ups before bed
If you think you’re a bad ass, do 2x reps of each a day.
Also, don't forget to do the Insanity fit test and send in your results!
We've got this, Ravenclaw!
Love y'all!
<3 Holland
HBL: Ravenclaw Prefect
Holland: Fit Test #1
Hey y'all. I started Insanity just before I got sick last week so I'm not due for another test for another week and a half or so. These are my results from earlier.
1. Switch Kicks - 43
2. Power Jacks - 17
3. Power Knees - L: 60 / R: 57
4. Power Jumps - 5
5. Globe Jumps - 3
6. Suicide Jumps - 7
7. Push-Up Jacks - 8
8. Low Plank Oblique - 35
How did y'all do? :)
<3 Holland
HBL: Ravenclaw Prefect
Suppose I should add more, too :)
I would have told more about myself but I was concerned about using numbers off the bat. Hope y'all don't mind another post from me! I don't want to come off as conceited. :P
Alright, I've mentioned that I'm 20-years-old. I was born and raised just north of Houston, TX. I spent most of my life living on a small 19 acre farm with my parents (childhood sweethearts) and my younger sister (will be 18 in August). I have an adventurous spirit and a desire to explore every corner of the world. I started doing so earlier this year. I spent 3 months nannying in Alaska for 2 toddlers. I'm now nannying 3 boys (6, 12, and 14) in northern New Jersey. Been here about a month and hope to be here for a year. :)
I have been overweight my entire life. I was around 200lbs for most of my high school career. My highest weight has been about 215lbs (US size 18). At only around 5'3", the weight didn't sit well. I was told I looked like a bot and was even given a nickname. "Matt". I started losing in my senior year and then plateaued. I've gone back and forth between 155 and 170 for a while now. Mostly 170 like I am now. However, even though my weight has stayed the same my figure has changed and my waist has gotten smaller so I'm now at my smallest pant size ever (US size 12).
It's been a long hard journey. I struggled with depression and self-harm through most of high school but, thankfully, I am far beyond that now. I'm much happier and have a much better body image and overall mentality than I did then. Now, I just can't wait to be stronger and healthier.
I started Insanity about 2 weeks ago but spent most of this past week very ill (spent about 9 hours in a bed in the emergency room Wednesday night). I'm doing very well now and should be fully recovered in the next few days. We'll see! :)
Love y'all!
<3 Holland
HBL: Ravenclaw Prefect
Welcome!
Hey y’all! I’m Holland and I’ll be your other prefect for Ravenclaw alongside Cecelia. Like she said, we’ll be reminding you of challenge due dates as well as giving you advice, encouragement and motivation over the next few months.
Feel free to message or follow me on my personal Tumblr. I’m always open to giving advice and encouragement on whatever you need or simply listening to what’s on your mind. If I ever don’t have an answer for you at first, I’ll be sure to find it or direct you to someone who WILL have it.
A quick bit about myself: I’m a 20-year-old nanny from Texas currently living in New Jersey. I say “y’all” a lot so hopefully y’all won’t mind! I’ve been overweight my whole life and have never known what it’s like to be fit and healthy but I’m bound and determined to find out soon. As such, my personal goal for this challenge is a combination of weight loss and fitness.
I agree with Cecelia that this is a community of mutual support. Whatever our individual goals may be, we’re here to encourage each other to reach those goals in a healthy way. I hope y’all will feel comfortable enough to come to me or Cecelia with any problems you might be having. It’s what we’re here for!
Now, I’d like to meet some fellow Ravenclaws! Feel free to introduce yourselves! Tell us as much or as little as you’re comfortable with. :)
Love y’all!
<3 Holland
HBL: Ravenclaw Prefect