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Life is great. I’ve been sticking to my plan, lost a couple pounds, and generally feel better. I still can’t hold a plank through an entire commercial set but I’m getting closer. The weather has turned for the better so I’m out in the yard after work rearranging the landscaping. We’re cutting back on the flower beds in the front yard and going for more grass. The Idea is to create a space large enough to set up some sort of physical game like badminton. We also turned half the flower beds in the back yard into vegetable beds. I can’t wait to start picking my salad instead of buying it.

Thanks for stopping by AKLulu, The challenge is going okay. I’m lifting heavy things as planned, getting my eight hours of sleep, and keeping a daily diet log. I can’t hold a plank through an entire commercial set but I’m improving. I’m also getting my hour of studying in and actually enjoy sitting and reading. Daisy looks forward to her pre dinner walk and she’s only missed one time. It was raining so hard the she wouldn’t come off the porch so I went without her.

MAIN QUEST Lose the fat. I used to look in the mirror and see muscle but now all I see is fat. It’s time to get back into a healthy lifestyle and get those muscles back. SUPPORTING QUESTS Lift heavy things three times a week and focus on core strength training. I wonder if I can hold a plank or bridge during the Big Bang Theory? Maybe I’ll start with just the commercials. +2 STR, +1 DEXGet 8 hours of sleep every night. Yikes! That means in bed by 9. +2 STA, +1 DEXKeep a daily diet log and consume only quality calories. +3 CHA LIFE QUEST Spend at least one hour every day studying for the Certified Materials & Resource Professional exam. I manage the medical equipment inventory a fair sized medical group, 17 clinics with 75 MDs, and the certification is "preferred" for advancement. +3 WIS SIDE QUEST If your dog is fat, YOU don’t get enough exercise. Take Daisy for a one mile walk every night before dinner. MOTIVATION My daughter. I want to be around this wonderful person for as long as possible. GRADING Since each of these tasks are measureable the grading is easy. Preform the task 100% of the time - A, 80% of the time - B…etc MEASUREMENTS Height 66", weight 191 lbs., neck 15.50", Abdomen 42". Pictures posted in my album.

I've replaced the clothes bar and brackets in my closet with much sturdier stuff. I just push the clothes aside and work on my negatives. It's a little cramped and you have to make certain the brackets are mounted to the wall studs but it's doable and doesn't look out of place. I'm down to 180 lbs and haven't damaged the wall at all.

Progress report Lift heavy things three times a week. Deadlifted 200 lbs for 2 sets of 5 today. I remember when 1 lift of 200 lbs was my max personal best and wore me out. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) three times a week. 3 mph on the treadmill for 30 minutes, at a 12% incline this week. Faster next week. Consume quality calories at a 500 calorie daily deficit. I've developed a great sweet potato hash recipe I eat for breakfast, 373 cal, 29 pro, 48 carb, 7 fat, 8 fiber. YUM

Count me in. I can do three today and will be thrilled if I can do five in six weeks.

Greetings rebels, Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more. It's time to imitate the action of the tiger by getting lean and preparing mind and body for any eventuality. I've been happy with my, slow but steady, progress during my last couple challenges so I'm going to stick with the routine. MAIN QUEST: Lose fat & build muscle Lift heavy things three times a week +2 STR, +1 DEXHigh Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) three times a week +2 STA, +1 DEXConsume quality calories at a 500 calorie daily deficit +3 CHALIFE QUEST: Pay down debt by an extra $500 over the regular payments +3 WIS SIDE QUEST: Increase my pull ups +3 CON

Since it'se to start the new 6 week chalange I thought I'd finish this one. My goals and the results. MAIN QUEST: Lose fat and a pant size - I can now squeeze into a smaller pant size Lift heavy things three times a week - 100%High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) three times a week - 100%Consume quality calories at a 500 calorie daily deficit - 80%LIFE QUEST: Pay down debt by an extra $500 over the regular payments - 100% SIDE QUEST: 10 pull ups, starting at 3. This will take a few challenges - 0% Not too bad over all. I'm disappointed with my pull up progress, or lack of, but I’m not giving up. See you next challenge.

Well it’s been a while since my last update but life happens. Crabbing season opened so right after work I’m out tending the crab pots. By the time I get home, get cleaned up, and spend a couple hours with the family it’s bedtime. So far I've been lucky and have caught the daily limit of crab. I didn't make any progress this time but I'm still hopeful. My training for pull ups has been bodyweight rows, negative pull ups, and bent over barbell rows. I've shed a couple pounds but still have quite a few to go. My future plan is to stick to it. Eventually I'll hit that happy zone where I've increased in strength and lost enough weight that I'll be able to knock out some serious pull ups.

Well it’s been a while since my last update but life happens. Crabbing season is open so right after work I’m out tending to the crab pots. By the time I get home, get cleaned up, and spend a couple hours with the family it’s bedtime. So far I’ve been lucky and have caught the daily limit of crab. Still lifting heavy things three times a weekStroglifts 5x5 workout is working for me and I'm steadily adding weight. Still concentrating on form and moving the barbell slow and steady. Resting for 90 seconds between sets has really helped High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) three times a week​Tuesday & Thursday 30 minutes on a treadmill, I've change the routine and alternate between 3.0 mph for 2 minutes & 3.5 mph for 3 minutes, at a 12% incline.Still biking for an hour on Saturdy, all out for 2 minutes, normal for 3 minutes, rubber legs afterwards One of these days I'll figure out how far I ride but for now I just go for the rush.Consume quality calories at a 500 calorie daily deficit.My menu is leaning towards Paleo but I still enjoy a daily dose of yogurt and the occasional slice of Dave's Killer Powerseed bread with freshly ground almonds.I've been focusing on calorie intake ratios, protein 30%, carb 50%, and fat 20% and seem to have more energy throughout the day.

Way to go TiberiusNightrise and good luck with the negatives. I really focused on negatives this week and now my puny bicep hurts when I brush my teeth. Between this pull up challenge and my regular workouts I'm perpetually sore. However, since every week I can lift a little more and move a little faster the soreness is worth it. I'm definitely sleeping better.

WEEKLY UPDATE Lift heavy things three times a week Still using the 5x5 workout and steadily adding weight. I've been concentrating on form and moving the barbell slow and steady. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) three times a week ​Tuesday & Thursday 30 minutes on a treadmill, I've picked up the pace and now alternate between 3.2 mph for a minute & 3.7 mph for two minutes, at a 12% incline. Saturday on the bike for an hour, all out for a minute, normal for two, rubber legs afterwards One of these days I'll figure out how far I ride but for now I just go for the rush. Consume quality calories at a 500 calorie daily deficit. My menu is leaning towards Paleo but I still enjoy a daily dose of yogurt and the occasional slice of Dave's Killer Powerseed bread with freshly ground almonds.

WEEKLY UPDATE Lift heavy things three times a week Added 5 lbs. and plan on doing that every week. I've been concentrating on form and moving the barbell slow and steady. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) three times a week ​Tuesday & Thursday 20-30 minutes on a treadmill, alternating between 3 & 3.5 mph, at a 12% incline. Saturday on the bike for an hour, all out for a minute, normal for two, rubber legs afterwards Consume quality calories at a 500 calorie daily deficit ​I blew it this week and gave in to a small bag of potato chips at the company picnic.

Way to go Tainted Karma. What a pleasant surprise to suddenly double the amount of pull ups you can do. Keep moving that pin up TiberiusNightrise. You're on the way. How goes it Evicious? We hope you're still pulling. No progress to report for me. Still at three pull ups.