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You know what. . .you stayed conscious. Week 5 was rough for me, too. But the question is did we keep half of a butt cheek in the game? Or were we completely out on the sidelines. And by no means were you out. Imagine how much further you'd be in the hole without this challenge. Not only have you seen your way out of the hole, but also you've accomplished some major shit - some of it requiring major courage (burlesque, contortion and aerial?!) - and the next challenge is only going to bring more of the same. Unleashed. And just getting started.

Ack! I completely missed that absolutely scrumptious recipe for soup! I'm definitely giving that a go on my next challenge! Thanks for the tips! Takeaway #1. I wasn't certain I'd make all of my goals. And I was OK with that. In terms of weight, the lowest I've touched before Saturday was 135.4. Close. But no cigar. I can't believe the jump in the last two days. Just goes to show - push through leads to break through. I accomplished the waist goal quite early in the game. As such, it didn't feel like much of an achievement. (Smiling) But I didn't mind the momentum. I've a feeling I won't have it so easy next round. Probably the greatest gain in the physical realm is that I'm happy with the outline of my body again. I feel lean and the hour glass is once again evident. I've plenty of room for improvement. But I no longer need camouflage "trouble areas". Very cool. And as for consistency, I managed to pull 90% in the IF universe (I hadn't any passes left), but in all of my other categories, I was good - I had passes to spare. And of all that's happened this month, my consistency is what brings the greatest pride. I believe that consistency holds the most sway in the realm of success. And yet, I've battled with consistency, or at least life-affirming consistency, all of my life. Rain or shine, I checked in every single day with my offline NF crew. Rain or shine, I ate a salad every single day (blushing - except today). Rain or shine, I exercised every single day. Small step, by small step, I am becoming consistent. Credit. Given my evolution in the quest for constancy, I'm okay with a miss here or there. Big picture, I'm headed in the right direction. Takeaway #2. Knowing how many "passes" I had to distribute over the six weeks helped. A lot. Takeaway #3. A six week challenge seems the perfect fit for me. Not too long. But long enough to do some damage. Thanks NF! Takeaway #4. I'm Primal. Through and through. Diet. Exercise. Lifestyle. When experimenting in the future, I'll remember my roots and limit my explorations to this universe. There's plenty of room to play. Takeaway #5. Logging my excuses helped. The second I stopped, I almost fell off the wagon. Staying conscious is critical. I look forward to developing my consciousness in the next challenge. All in? I unleashed. But there's more unleashing to be had. Madhatter? Did you unleash?

It was more than a bit shaky last week, but I'm happy I kept at least half of my left butt cheek on the wagon thanks to this challenge!

WEEK 6 STATS Pounds Weight - 144.0, 139.2, 137.6, 137.4, 137.0, 138.1, 133.5 Current Week Loss (-4.6) Overall Loss (-10.5) Average Loss (-1.75) Body Fat - 49.0, 43.0, 39.6, 39.5, - , - (Would love to know my body fat %!) Current Week Loss ( - ) Overall Loss ( - ) Average Loss ( - ) Inches Rack - 34.75, 34.50, 34.00, 34.25, 34.25, 34.50, 34.00 Current Week Loss (-0.50) Overall Loss (-0.75) Average Loss (-0.13) Waist - 30.75, 29.50, 28.75, 28.75, 28.00, 28.75, 27.75 Current Week Loss (-1.00) Overall Loss (-3.00) Average Loss (-.50) Belly - 32.50, 31.50, 30.75, 31.25, 29.75, 31.00, 29.50 Current Week Loss (-1.50) Overall Loss (-3.00) Average Loss (-0.50) Ass - 39.75, 39.50, 39.50, 39.00, 38.75, 39.00, 38.00 Current Week Loss (-1.00) Overall Loss (-1.75) Average Loss (-0.29) Thighs - 40.00, 39.75, 39.50, 38.75, 38.75, 39.00, 38.50 Current Week Loss (-0.50) Overall Loss (-1.50) Average Loss (-0.26) Consistency Current Week / Salad - 6/7 Current Week / Exercise - 7/7 Current Week / Supplements - 7/7 Current Week / IF - 7/7 Current Week / No Fried Foods - 6/7 Current Week / Kaizen - 6/7 Overall / Salad - 41/42 Overall / Exercise - 42/42 Overall / Supplements - 42/42 Overall / IF - 38/42 Overall / No Fried Foods - 40/42 Overall / Kaizen - 40/42 And it is DONE!

29 July 2013 - 8 September 2013 Lose 9 pounds. (That's 1.5 pounds per week.) Lose 2 inches from waist (That's .33 inches per week.) Be consistent. Perform the following habits no fewer than 38 days of 42.(That allows no more than .67 slip ups per week.) Eat one salad every day. Exercise once every day. Take supplements every day. Eat between 12 noon and 8pm every day. (Effortlessly) Choose not to eat fried foods every day. Practice one kaizen every day.RESULTS Lost 10.5 pounds. Goal achieved! Lost 3 inches. Goal achieved! Eat one salad every day. (41 of 42) Exercise once every day. (42 of 42) Take supplements every day. (42 of 42) Eat between 12 noon and 8pm every day. (38 of 42) (Effortlessly) Choose not to eat fried foods every day. (40 of 42) Practice one kaizen every day. (40 of 42)Consistency. Goal achieved!

Thank you!

(Places hands on knees. Assumes the twerk position. But goes for the Beyoncé head roll instead.) I CLOCKED IN AT 133.5 POUNDS TODAY! It's a bit premature, but. . . I'd like to give a shout out to all my peeps in the X-Chick crew. Y'all know what it is! I'd like to give a shout to my homies Mark (Squared) of Primal and YAYOG and Steve of Nerd Fitness. And finally, I'd like to give a shout out to all of my salads. Y'all never gave up on me. It's now official. Next challenge - sub 130!

WEEK 5 STATS Pounds Weight - 144.0, 139.2, 137.6, 137.4, 137.0, 138.1 (Sigh.) Current Week Loss (+1.1) Overall Loss (-5.9) Average Loss (-1.1) Body Fat - 49.0, 43.0, 39.6, 39.5, - Current Week Loss ( - ) Overall Loss ( - ) Average Loss ( - ) Inches Rack - 34.75, 34.50, 34.00, 34.25, 34.25, 34.50 Current Week Loss (+0.25) Overall Loss (-0.25) Average Loss (-0.05) Waist - 30.75, 29.50, 28.75, 28.75, 28.00, 28.75 Current Week Loss (+0.75) Overall Loss (-2.00) Average Loss (-.40) Belly - 32.50, 31.50, 30.75, 31.25, 29.75, 31.00 Current Week Loss (+0.25) Overall Loss (-1.50) Average Loss (-0.30) Ass - 39.75, 39.50, 39.50, 39.00, 38.75, 39.00 Current Week Loss (+0.25) Overall Loss (-0.75) Average Loss (-0.15) Thighs - 40.00, 39.75, 39.50, 38.75, 38.75, 39.00 Current Week Loss (+0.25) Overall Loss (-1.00) Average Loss (-0.25) Consistency Current Week / Salad - 7/7 Current Week / Exercise - 7/7 Current Week / Supplements - 7/7 Current Week / IF - 5/7 Current Week / No Fried Foods - 6/7 Current Week / Kaizen - 5/7 Overall / Salad - 35/35 Overall / Exercise - 35/35 Overall / Supplements - 35/35 Overall / IF - 31/35 Overall / No Fried Foods - 34/35 Overall / Kaizen - 33/35 This week was straight rugged. Investors. Moving. Deadlines. And now Stateside. But I'm here. And I'm sticking. Damn it. N.B. Unfortunately, because I'm Stateside, I won't have access to my body fat % for the remainder of the challenge.

Consistency Current Week / Salad - 7/7 Current Week / Exercise - 7/7 Current Week / Supplements - 7/7 Current Week / IF - 6/7 Current Week / No Fried Foods - 7/7 Current Week / Kaizen - 7/7 Overall / Salad - 28/28 Overall / Exercise - 28/28 Overall / Supplements - 28/28 Overall / IF - 26/28 (Damn you investors!) Overall / No Fried Foods - 28/28 Overall / Kaizen -28/28

(Total fail on the de-clutting commitment!) How goes it, Sally? Did you have your allergy test?

Actually, not a favorite salad. But a favorite soup. It's kind of interesting. In my quest to get more veggies into my system, I've taken an interest in all things vegetable based on the menu. Which prompted my exploration of vegetable soups. And I'll be damned if I don't actually crave these soups. It's a miracle. The only issue is that because I don't cook, at all, I've no idea what's in these soups. My favorite soup is comprised of carrot, pumpkin and what tastes like a gallon of butter. All of which is perfectly Primal. But maybe there's something else in that sucker that decidedly isn't Primal. For the moment, I'm not too concerned. I'm still on track to reach my goals. But, for my next challenge, I plan to experiment with making my own soups. (Smiling) Ororo in the kitchen. That should prove interesting. So yeah. In addition to eating a salad every day, more often than not, I'm also getting a bowl of veggie soup. Within four weeks I've gone from -3 servings of vegetables per day to +2 servings per day. Pretty crazy. And as for "missing" your goals, I've checked your stats. There's a difference between perfection and consistency. Who cares about the former? And you're definitely hitting the latter. Plus, and most important, you're staying conscious. +1 on the crap food. I'm right with you re nourishment. As for tracking your walking. I think you've the right approach. This isn't about nitpicking exercise type. This is about making global changes to the way we approach fitness. And you've done that in spades. Dreaming about and then relishing circus training is where it's at. It's going be crazy easy to maintain a fitness regimen when your crazy passionate about it. I really envy you! Don't even doubt it for a second. You're totally unleashing awesomeness! How are the rest of the X-Women doing?

WEEK 4 STATS Pounds Weight - 144.0, 139.2, 137.6, 137.4, 137.0 Current Week Loss (-0.4) Overall Loss (-6.8) Average Loss (-1.8) Body Fat - 49.0, 43.0, 39.6, 39.5 Current Week Gain (+0.1) Overall Loss (-9.3) Average Loss (-2.32) Inches Rack - 34.75, 34.50, 34.00, 34.25, 34.25 Current Week Loss (-0.00) Overall Loss (-0.50) Average Loss (-0.16) Waist - 30.75, 29.50, 28.75, 28.75, 28.00 Current Week Loss (-0.75) Overall Loss (-2.75) Average Loss (-.69) Belly - 32.50, 31.50, 30.75, 31.25, 29.75 Current Week Loss (-1.50) Overall Loss (-2.75) Average Loss (-0.69) Ass - 39.75, 39.50, 39.50, 39.00, 38.75 (Shit. It's something.) Current Week Loss (-0.25) Overall Loss (-1.00) Average Loss (-0.25) Thighs - 40.00, 39.75, 39.50, 38.75, 38.75 (Sigh.) Current Week Loss (-0.00) Overall Loss (-1.25) Average Loss (-0.31) I'll be back with consistency tonight!

Damn. You are my kind of chick! You are tearing it up in here! I'm impressed as hell with your weight loss, but even more impressive? Your consistency. You. Are. Doing. This. Challenge. And on top of all else - you've inspired me to get serious about writing my screenplay. I mean, shit. If you can make all this Nerd Fitness magic happen and write a dissertation, then surely I can make a script happen. . . Well played!

(Smooch!) Thanks for the encouragement! Off to check on your awesomeness! (Laughing!) It was rather eloquent, wasn't it!

1. Definitely give yourself some well earned credit for coming clean in the Great Rebellion. I think honesty is a requisite for not only achievement, but for good living in general. Thanks for providing such an inspiring example. 2. I may be putting my nose somewhere it doesn't belong (and don't hesitate to ask for nose removal), but if your goals aren't being achieved, then might the goals be too daunting given your current arsenal? I think the trick to be good, and even great, at goal-setting, is to pick something laughably easy to achieve. Maybe that's going without a cigarette one hour a day. Maybe that's walking for five minutes each morning as soon as you wake up. Or (smiling) maybe it's eating a salad every day. If the goal set seems even the least bit difficult to achieve, then it probably won't. Really happy that you discovered a love of lifting. I've fallen for body weight workouts and am enjoying the love affair! Keep unleashing!