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How's it going? I'm guessing those 4 workouts per week would help a lot towards Goal 1! Also- kudos on planning on law school!

Made it through the weekend on the upswing! Week 1 grades (it helps me to grade weekly): Strong Like Ox - A! I even got in a 4th partial session. Quick Like Nina- B. While I did 4 cardio sessions, one was completely phoned in. Fed Like Athlete- C. I did not plan appropriately a few days, and while I only had the one serious backsliding day, little bits here and there knocked me down to 14 home-prepared smart meals. Smart Like Owl- A. I did manage to spend an awful lot of time studying and watching footage for my team. So, I'm calling the week a B+.

So, you know how sometimes, you are scanning something too quickly and two words merge to become one? I totally read, the first time through, "you can experiment with flavors - I've added cinnamon, vodka, and nuts..." and I was like "well, yes, of course that would come out pretty well. Drunk breakfast! Even without the vodka, this sounds great. I'm going to try this!

"There was a little girl And she had a little curl, Right in the middle of her forehead, When she was good, She was very, very good, And when she was bad she was horrid." Mid-week update: Fitness goals - on point. Everything I said I was going to do thus far, I have done. Mental goals - rockstar. Doing great there. Food goals - Monday was GREAT! I ate all the healthy things and ignored the cookies in the breakroom. Then yesterday I went completely off-book. There was a TON of food in the workplace due to a big corporate meeting, and even though I had my very own healthy options with me, opted for the junk. The cinnamon roll. The fettuccine alfredo. The mocha latte. And then, due to mis-management of my day in general that kept me out WELL past suppertime, I ate junk for dinner, too. *sigh* Back on track today, though. I wasn't exactly planning a backslide THAT early in the month (wasn't planning one at all, but I kind of knew one could happen). I worked in an extra 10 minutes of cardio this morning and will probably tack on a bit extra tonight after strength, too.

This is an awesome list! I like that your static goals are sane! Maybe you could set up a 15 minute playlist of 3-4 completely indulgent songs to blast into your earbuds while you do your chores? Music makes me clean like a ninja.

So I'm off to a great start, at least as far as planning goes! I spent part of the weekend preparing food to get me through most of the week, and for the one 'dining out with friends' that is planned I've even already scoped the menu and found my choice now. Preparing breakfasts ahead of time seems to already have been a good idea. Mornings are VERY hard in my world, but I was 20 minutes early for work today and was not starving before lunchtime. I made some lovely little egg,spinach,mushroom tartlets by combining those ingredients and some seasoning in the blender, pouring into muffin tins, and baking til done. My only real observation is that if you put mushrooms with THINGS in a blender, it's all gonna taste like mushrooms.... I like mushrooms but it is a bit strong, and I don't think I'll be doing exactly that again. I've also designed myself a spreadsheet to keep myself in check. Due to my work/life/commute schedule, on a good day I have 2 hours at home between "home from work" and "time to get ready for bed." Sad, I know- but I have a killer commute. So I'm going to be using my stopwatch to not only get my goals done but also to force myself to have some play games/read blogs/goof off time, too. That's right- mandatory fun. Oh yeah.

Thanks. It's an amazing sport. I've really loved being a part of it and hope to keep it that way for a long time!

This is my reboot from a serious plateau that is turning into a backslide. In 2009 I weighed 295 lbs. Currently I am dancing around 199. My all-time low is 170, at which time I joined a roller derby league (2.5 years ago). Currently off-skates for a "damaged" PCL (the ortho's words, not mine), I am attempting to self-rehab my leg and also improve my overall body tone, diet, and attitude. I wouldn't mind losing a few more pounds but I'd be happier to be strong and healthy and back on my skates. Goal 1: Strong Like Ox Strength training A = 3x per week B = 2x per week C = 1x per week F = 0x per week Goal 2: Quick Like Ninja Cardio A = 30 minutes, 4x per week B = 30 minutes, 3x per week C = 30 minutes, 2x per week D = 30 minutes, 1x per week F = 0x per week Goal 3: Fed Like Athlete This goal is a little more subjective. I want to put smarter food in my body and my ultimate "A+" goal would be to prepare at home (even to take with me elsewhere) at least 18 of 21 intelligently constructed meals per week. A = 18+ B = 15-17 C = 12-14 F = less than 12. Goal 4: Smart Like Owl Spend 30 minutes or more per day, 5 days a week, studying some aspect of my sport. Reading reviews of bouts, watching footage for gameplay analysis, listening to podcasts that discuss games, strategies, techniques or drills. Seeing as I'm helping coach two days per week, this one SHOULD be pretty attainable, and at least it's going to be fun AND productive! A = 5 days! B = 4 days! C = 3 days. D = 2 days? F = 1 or less