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Kilana, Loki, and lamatt, I'm glad to see more nerdy parents here. So how did everyone do this weekend? Any thoughts on some group mini challenges or fantastic entertainment geekiness? Tenaciousglee, how are you doing with the limited phone time? I'm still working on that one too. Katbee, Incubation Transformation is my term of endearment for pregnancy. I went from a loose size 4 to a tight 16 so transformation occurred without a doubt.

We have some similar goals and I love, love, love that you are pushing your stroller through middle earth. I've completed two half whole 30s, but that isn't the same as actually following the full 30 days. I struggle with eating Paleo on a budget, but I am slowly figuring it out. It's hard to find anything cheaper than bulk grains and beans, eh?

I've started a whole 30 twice and dropped out at day 15 both times. I start feeling better, get invited to some family gathering, eat whatever is there, and get sick. Then I get into this poke the bruise stage where I want to see if X food made me sick or it was a fluke. I eat it, get sick again, start craving it again, beat myself up, and quit. I get discouraged thinking that I'll have to eat strict Paleo forever, to the annoyance (real or imagined) of my social circle. I really need to give it the full 30 (maybe 45/60) days. I love your Techno downtime goal. I'm trying to be mindful about that, myself. Your puddle adventure sounds wonderful.

These are fantastic goals. I too feel like I've been slacking in the personal care department. My son tends to have on comfy cute clothes, I brush his hair, and make sure his food is nourishing. Then I find myself in my husband's tshirts with unkempt hair eating whatever I can shove in my mouth between cutting my son's fresh produce. Like you, my child is my motivation and I need to model that self investment is different than being self involved.

DJ TNP, I have mixed feelings about teething littles. I feel terrible that they are in pain, but the drooling and gnawing on everything part is kind of amusing. Maybe I'm a terrible human being. My son is almost 20 months old and working on his premolars. Those are scary looking teeth. No doubt. Turbo Tortoise and CatBee, I am also working toward an incubation transformation. Originally, I was thinking Jan/Feb 2014 when my son turns two, but I haven't been very focused on myself and will likely push that back to spring 2014. Before my pregnancy with my son, I spent a few years getting in great shape. I kept running and such through the first trimester and 1/2. People kept criticizing me for not gaining "enough" weight. Well, I guess that I took that to heart because they criticized me for gaining "too much" by the end. Honestly, I did gain more than I intended. I stopped looking at the scale when I passed the 50lbs gained mark. Just because I didn't look doesn't mean I didn't gain. My goal is not to do that again. Oh, and not to be so hard on myself. By the way, all of you fellow parents have some cute kids and I loves reading about their personalities. Nerds of the future, unite!

I modified the measurement of my goals and assigned a specific point value for each achievement. I also made it a bit more compatible with my life. Instead of determining an amount of activity time, I created a distance goal. This will allow more adventuring and flexibility. If my son wants to toddle one day as he examines cracks in the sidewalk, that's OK. The next day we'll make up distance with a bike ride. I wouldn't want to rush him or make him stay out longer due to a random time goal. Speaking of toddler exploration, today we took multiple walks and covered 7 miles which puts me at 11 so far for this challenge. W00t! I'm behind on strength training, but I'll catch up. I also baked a yummy mustard and sage glazed chicken for dinner with enough leftovers for tomorrow. My kidlet is feeling much better and only has a few more days of antibiotics. I think all the fresh air breezing past him in the stroller lifted his spirits (and mine).

Turbo, I agree about the awesomeness that is the crockpot. I have a book that explains how to make amazing dishes. What I struggle with is cleaning the crockpot without scratching it to bits :-) Thanks, Dr. Kate!

My brain isn't working very well at the moment because my little guy has been rallying against a virus for a few days. This means he's uncomfortable unless I hold him upright most of the night (currently typing with the brain of an insomniac and my one remaining hand). Yet, he is a shiny, happy, fellow at 5am. It's OK. I get cuddles while I watch episodes of firefly, red dwarf, dr who, torchwood and the like. I'll sleep again next week, right? Right?!? Any who, I'm here and I'm equally excited and incoherent. More soon. I just felt a change in his position which hints at a deeper level of sleep for him and the possibility of a snooze for me. Zzzzzz

Sawasdeeka! I spaced out on my last six week challenge. I met many of my goals, but didn't check in here consistently because I was active in my local crossfit box. My guilt for spending so many monies there, finally caused me to drop my membership. I'm sad to leave that community, but I am hopeful that I can be more active in this awesome online community. Since leaving last month, I have neglected most of my goals. I'm typing this with one hand while my baby sleeps on my other arm so please excuse any abruptness. Main Goal:To prepare my body for another incubation transformation. Sub goals: Complete 25 Strength Training sessions using a combination of body weight, kettlebells, medicine balls, dumbbells, barbells, and yoga. (STR 5: +.2 per session). Cover 200 miles in six weeks through a combination of running with the jogging stroller, biking with the trailer, walking with my baby on my back, rowing machines, and the elliptical (if I need to catch up). (END 5: +.025 per mile) Prepare the majority of our meals at home so that I can eliminate "foodstuffs" and save money. (CON 3: +.024 per meal) Life Quest: Treat myself the way that I treat other people. This means: No abusive language, allowing for "me time" to write and process experiences (min of 60 minutes weekly), and not undermining the opinions of those I love by ignoring their positive opinions of me. (WIS 2: +.05 per 10 min writing) Motivation: My spirited cuddle bug of a son is my motivation. I want to view myself the way that he views me: with unconditional love and acceptance.

Today I feel like a sad panda. I just turned in my contract termination to my Crossfit Gym. I know that Crossfit doesn't own high intensity interval training, sweat angels, or Olympic lifts. I believe that I can train smart on my own and obtain the results that I want without paying $140 monthly. Yet, I am going to miss the community. Is anyone else doing Crossfit/Cross training at home? Is there a Nerd Fitness Crossfit Cooperative?

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll look into them. I'm interested in the strength gains from yoga too. I covet those long and lean muscles

Thanks, weightlifting this morning reinforced my need for more discipline and accountability in this area. Did you find a buddy?

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Bikes offer great cardio. I think it is much more difficult to bike up a hill than to run up it. You are rocking this!