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Thanks! It's amazing how contagious our attitudes are, isn't it? NF is a great community of encouragement, I'm glad to be here.

I think so. My biggest goal is to be really, really full of energy. I used to be an endurance athlete, and while that was fun, I think it's time for something different. I love the attitude and ethos behind CrossFit, I think I am trying to take my favorite parts and fit them to my life.

Thanks for the encouragement! It was a surprise for sure.

What? Are you doubting my ability to run a mile in 60 seconds, taking only 178 steps? What is the internet if not a trustworthy place? Good catch, thank you!

Day One: Baseline Fitness Test Every item was as-many-reps-as-possible in 60 seconds. The run was measured via steps on my pedo. Done in this order, so I was wiped by the end! Chin-ups: 6 Push-ups: 19 Simple burpees: 18 (these are vertical stand to arm-extended plank only. No pushup, no jump.) Sit-ups: 24 Toyotas: 20 Run: 178 steps (approx. .1048 miles based on a gps app) Okay, so now I know where I am. Let's do this!

Awesome! My best friend married a PA. She loves the work and they make a great living, it's an awesome career.

Awesome! I have a strong calesthenics focus too, I look forward to getting inspired by your great success!

Great challenge, I can't wait to see how you do!

Pullups are a great goal. They're hard but incredibly functional, and something that people give up on too easily. I can't wait to see how you do!

I love all the measurements you included in your baseline, that makes it so much easier to evaluate progress. Great challenge setup.

Look at it this way: only one armwarmer to go! You can do it!

Way to go fellow NF dad! I had a lot of luck with a digital purge. I started with deleting non-essential apps, then turning off all the pings and notifications that make you reach for it. (Remember, it's a tool for you to reach people, not to be on call 24/7.) It's hard but worth it!

I'm a divinity student. This semester is focused on worship and ritual, OT interpretation and church polity. Woo! What are you studying? Good luck with the semester!

Zzx has joined the game! I hope I made it before the group extraction. I'm a 30m, and I'm at a healthy weight/activity level, looking for a fun new sport/competition to fit into a busy schedule. I'm taking the red pill and looking forward to the slide!

Great measurable plan, good job! I had great luck with a cheap food scale I bought off amazon. I quickly realized I had no idea what an oz of pasta really is (or to be positive, the giant, belly-filling servings of greens I could have for basically no calories). Have a great challenge!