Cassandra

YAY! Week 1 down, feels good. I did my 3 bodyweight work outs Although I didn't do 3 jogs, I did 1 jog and 3 bike rides so I'm still pleased And YEAHHHHHHHH no bread for a week - check Definitely need to up the work on essays though. But over all I'm a very happy bunny. Feels good to have the first milestone down.

Day 1 10:23am Captains log: well this is easy! ...she says merely hours into the challenge

Ooooo tough challenge but backing you 100% - the marines?? MAJOR respect for that level of discipline and motivation I think that's why the grades are a good idea, keeps you motivated even if u can't get there 100% and by the sound of your level of determination I've no doubt you will! I'm afraid I have to pick the only one I've heard of out of the books, I havn't read any of them - so 20,000 leagues under the sea also gets my vote. Wowee - just looked at your sketches you have posted, well done, beautiful. How about designing a picture of the super heroine version of you? That'd be awesome!

That is brilliant advice - and it's EXACTLY what I do! Haha I'm always thinking 'Oh there's still so many days, that's plenty" - but why put that etra pressure on yourself? Ha. gonna take a look at your challenge now

Thanks for the luck! Just have to focus on the big picture. Good luck to you guys too, I'm looking forward to seeing how everyone gets on!

First Challenge - Newbie Advernturer - BRING IT OOOOON Grrrrrr Attribute Goal Points Grade STR/DEX/STA Complete the beginners body weight workout 3x in the week. STA – 1 DEX- 2 STR - 3 STA/DEX 3 x runs a week for at least 20 mins STA – 2 DEX - 1 CON Reject bread! CON - 3 WIS Complete uni essays a week before deadline! WIS - 3

I think you've given yourself far better advice It seems like you're doing absolutely everything right! And yes, you shouldn't be afraid to voice your struggles, it's not being negative, I think you're right in that your partner may find solace and comfort in the fact that you're both finding it hard - heck if it were easy, we'd all look incredible all of the time. Best of luck to you both anyway and it's just great you even trying, which is the right path to achieving your goals.

I'm sorry to hear you're in this tricky situation. It's a hard enough journey without extra stress. I have had a similar scenario when myself and my then boyfriend when we began looking to get healthy and he discovered Nerd fitness. He did - is - doing incredibly well and has really jumped into the new regime and the weight is falling off, in fact, it was pretty much all he talked about. I was going through an unhealthy phase and gaining weight having been quite slim, so when he had this added success, I felt even worse. I lost my motivation and turned to eating worse than I had ever done. It makes you feel very insecure and the fact that he was constantly talking about this and that food, working out in front of me and telling me what I should and shouldn't do simply drove us further away. It is very difficult to watch your partner go off on the journey you so desperately wanted to and as much as you love and support them, you can't help those human feelings of envy and resentment. I think maybe try a different approach, nothing you say will make her feel better, she has to do this for her and make herself feel good. Maybe instead of trying to right every wrong, or instill motivation she simply isn't feeling, turn around and ask her - what does she want? I think the most shocking but probably the best response I ever got to me saying "I'm fat" was not "awww no you arn't, you're great" or "dont be silly" it was actually; "if you feel that way, then do something about it". Less emphasis on it for a while might help, then your partner wont feel pressure. But keep up your fantastic work! As you said, it's for your kiddies, this is just a bump in the road, your partner will find her way again. I hope this helps.

Yes thanks Nuala! Definitely going for an Adventurer challenge - I'll review my goals. Looking forward to getting started. Good luck on your first challenge too cn3wton!

I've been subscribed to Nerd fitness emails for quite some time since a friend introduced me and kind of just been my usual self sitting on the side lines, reading everyones stories thinking "Oh wow, they've done great! I wish I could be like that". This morning I thought it's time to stop thinking about it and actually get on with it! I'm really quite shy so it's a big step for me but everyone on here is so inspiring I thought I can do it too! *ROARS* ...anyway, I've made a six week challenge: Attribute Goal Points Grade STR/DEX/STA 12 press ups 4x a week 3 CON Try vegan for a week 1 STA/STR/DEX 3 x runs a week for 20 mins 3 CON Drink at least 6 glasses of water a day 1 WIS Complete uni essays a week before deadline! 2 CHA Ask 3 people in work 3 questions each. 1 WIS/CON Give up chocolate 4 Is this ok? Ha Also, I 'signed up' to the Six week challenge ...but then what do I do now? Was I supposed to wait for the next round? some guidance from fellow rebels would be truly appreciated! I consider myself a lady 'Ogre' at the moment - but not for long!

Hey fellow Newbie! I started today too - even though I'd also read the site and subscriptions, it wasn't until this morning I woke up at an unholy hour an thought today I want to be proactive and get off the sidelines. Good luck with your goals! *waves pom poms*

Hi! I've been on Nerd fitness before, but only just got the courage to sign up and give it a go - day 1 eep! Good look with your goals, I'll have to get my act together and make some of my own