Ciara

I would totally go with you if we lived at all close to each other which I highly doubt we do. Don't be too nervous, it's not like they're professionals or anything. Just people looking for some socialization and fun, just like you

I thought you said you wanted to learn how to dance!!! Social dancing is sooo much fun. Do they specify what kind of dance it is? Latin, ballroom, contra, etc? All of the above are fun and I'm positive they are always looking for more men to join their group. You should definitely go, at least for part of the time, just to see what it's about! You'd get a decent workout in too, I bet

Recap for yesterday Quest 1: Drink 6-8 glasses of water Wow I really dropped the ball here this time. 1 glass of water yesterday. C for this. Quest 2: Cut out desserts Another win! I am killing it with this quest. It helps that I can still drink sugary beverages if I choose. It feels like less of a sacrifice and it's more doable for me. A! Quest 3: Eat 2 paleo meals a day Uhh...what even did I eat yesterday? Let's see....I had a breakfast sandwich so that doesn't count. Then I worked out and ate potatoes, chicken, and greens. That's one. Then dinner was more chicken (we baked it with tequila, I just realized that probably isn't paleo, oops) and fresh salad. I'm counting dinner because it was a conscious effort to eat paleo and it was mostly a win. A for this. I need to go back and give myself an overall score for last week. I'll do that in another post so I don't get confused.

I think it might be an app as well. I wouldn't be surprised. If there's nothing interesting in your area, why not try something outrageous and new just for kicks? You might find a new passion, or just meet really cool people despite the activity being less than stimulating?

Damn, that sucks. It was freezing this morning but it's warm now. http://www.meetup.com/ is a website that you can join for free and see who's gathering in your area and what they're doing! It's pretty cool. You can search your preferred activities and see if there's anyone doing that and if not you can start one yourself...

Haha fair enough! Is the weather as nice there as it is here? Go out for a walk or something. Enjoy spring while it lasts! Have you ever heard of Meetup? Might be a good way to meet people...I've done meetups before with smashing success.

Maybe now would be a good time to work on that friends quest?

I just wanna say you are KILLING it with the mini challenge. Good luck with the PVP as well! I believe in you

Finally got a chance to go hunting today, killed 3 bunnies and a boar! And shot a bear although I did minimal damage...it got away from me. Tonight, I will go hunting again!!

Thank you for the encouragement! I just killed it a little bit. This is the first time I've been able to go hunting and I wanted to really do a good job. So, I did 165 situps (ouch where did my abs go) 115 squats (ouch where did my thighs go??) and 50 burpees (I never had cardio lol). I feel sooo good. I'm sweating like crazy, tired and shaky, and feel amazing. So happy! I love this mini challenge Time to find some food.

I was just rubbing the part of my arm where the forearm meets the elbow.....there's a muscle there that definitely wasn't there before. Just thought I'd let you all know! It's not particularly defined but it is there when it didn't used to be

Sorry for the shitty day. They happen sometimes even though we wish they wouldn't. It's good that you're trying to focus on your studies, but remember that willpower and discipline are both finite things and everyone needs a break! There's no harm in daydreaming as long as you don't allow it to consume all your time. I honestly think you're doing a kick ass job so far. At least you're actually studying!!

Ok, recap for today Quest 1: Drink 6-8 glasses of water I'm on my 4th glass. I think I'll only make it to 5 tonight...I wonder if 5 is my natural limit? Quest 2: Cut out desserts This was easy today. There's fried dough for dessert tonight..I used to love fried dough but the smell of it made me nauseous and I just walked past without a second thought. I also didn't really have cravings today...I considered getting ice cream but quickly dismissed the idea. I just didn't really want anything today. Quest 3: Eat 2 paleo meals Yep, done. For breakfast I had sausage and an omelette. For dinner I'm having pollock and salad. Boring but it was my only choice...I might have a grilled cheese sandwich later but probably not. I'm not that hungry or crave-y tonight.... I have a presentation tomorrow...it's like a fair that's open to the public. I printed a crap ton of handouts today but I feel inadequate...I don't expect to get a very good score. There's more I theoretically could have done but I just didn't have the resources or time to do those things. I just hope I pass.

Paleo is hard! I guess once it becomes a habit it won't be that bad but when the non-paleo choices around you are so delicious and tempting, and the paleo choices start being the same every day, it becomes kind of a drag... But you're right! I've noticed I rarely eat bread things even though I have the space in my challenge to do so. I usually have breakfast sandwiches from Dunkin Donuts in the morning because that's just where I am in life right now, but besides that it's really rare for me to eat grains. I always make a point to eat some fruit when I have a sugar craving. I've found banana to be the most helpful, seconded by melon. I don't have access to berries right now, but I think if I tried that I'd eat way too many haha! Giving up french fries? That's tough! I kinda did too when I went "paleo" but I don't really like fries anyway, although I know most people love them. Good luck! We can do it I like you too :3

Amen to that!

My boyfriend and I are ok, we often have little spats when I'm hungry/tired, or his day was too long, but we never really have explosive fights. We didn't say anything that couldn't be remedied by hugs and talking. Yes! I have thought about gymnastics. A friend in highschool was a gymnast and I thought he was just the coolest. I really wanted to try it but I didn't have the resources. I'll look into it, thanks for the suggestion Aww thanks This is why I love Nerd Fitness, everyone is such a good soul. I am happy to have you on my side! I think you're more inspiring than me, honesty. But I appreciate the kind words.

Oooooo I love the story of Persephone!! If you do a portrait of her, I think it would be neat if you included the pomegranate and made that the only colorful thing. Like, black and grey everything and then bam red pomegranate. Maybe other splashes of color here and there, like give Cerberus red glowing eyes and maybe include a gold coin in Charon's hand, to represent the fee to cross the river. Maybe add some blue in there somewhere too. Or keep your tattoos consistent and maintain the monochrome. Up to you! But the idea is wicked!!! I'll do as many squats and burpees as I can. You go rest

Thank you!!! I really appreciate the encouragement. I'm not even going cold turkey, I just don't eat dessert food anymore. I can still have sugar in my tea...but that's actually really about it. But it is a challenge! You're right. I keep wishing I was 10 pounds lighter right now. I feel like I'm taking monster steps sometimes because of the effort involved. But everything I've decided to do is manageable it's just tough. I'll keep trucking with you guys and in 6 weeks I'll be better for it. Heck it's already week 2!!!

Haha thanks! It's a new day and looking back I think I did well yesterday. I didn't feel it at the time but you're right, I exhibited pretty excellent self control with that brownie. You're right again, I think I've been putting too much pressure and emphasis on eating paleo. It's like nothing I've ever done before and I don't know if it's something I will continue after I try it out consistently. I will be more gentle with myself. I'll stick to eating 2 meals, but if I want a sandwich also I'll eat one. I just had half a waffle. The problem is my friends and especially my boyfriend don't really know anything about paleo and don't understand my reasons for wanting to lose weight. So if they see me eating grains they either say "I thought you couldn't eat that" and then I have to explain again what I'm doing, or they see me not eating grains and say "Carbs are good for you, eat some". It's pretty tiring after a while. I want to do EVERYTHING!!! I did parkour for a few months last year and it was fun but I didn't really feel committed...but I think it's so cool so I might try it again. I'm just really shy to approach the group on campus. I've seen their videos and they all look so badass. I want to do salsa because I've been doing it for about a year and a half and I love it. So I don't plan on stopping it. I want to do silks because I want to increase my flexibility and upper body strength, and do those exercises and stretches with a goal in mind rather than just do pushups for the sake of pushups. I want to do things saying, "This will help me with X move". It's more reason to do it, I guess. But the classes are rather expensive for my college budget... I like your advice about sticking to the same job. I think I'll do that. The new farm is nice and the owner is paleo (!) but that's not really a reason to quit my job and start fresh. I don't know what I was thinking. Plus the new farm would be farther away. The more I think about it the sillier I realize I was being. My boyfriend was having a bad day yesterday and I was too with my sugar cravings. He said some hurtful things and I said some regretful things and then I just started sobbing. I felt bad for him because he never knows what to do when I cry and I was CRYING. But he went from being angry at me to comforting me in a split second so that was good. We're ok now, tensions were just high. But can you believe he said that sugar withdrawal isn't a thing??? I was really hurt when he said that, it was basically saying that I'm being overdramatic and my feelings aren't valid. I'll have to show him that article you showed me. Off to finish working on a project for tomorrow! Ugh it's so stupid..i hate this class so much. Anyway, just soldier through....

3000 LUNGES you are amazing I did 50 and I was like nope. But that's also cuz my knees. But still. Yay craving buddies T_T I caved a bit tonight and had a bite of a brownie. It wasn't really worth it to be honest. What kind of tattoo are you planning on getting and where on your body? I never complimented them but I think they look way cool and I love the monochrome!

Today's recap: Quest 1: Drink 6-8 glasses of water I think I drank 6? I kinda lost count after 3 hahhaha oops. I'm gonna say it was 6. Quest 2: Cut out desserts I had one bite of that brownie and then gave it to the dishroom. I feel better but somehow empty. Quest 3: Eaat 2 paleo meals a day Done. I had beef, kale, and bok choy for lunch and chicken, shrimp, avocado, and kale for dinner. I also tried parsnips. Not my favorite thing. I did ok today challege wise but I found a loophole in my 3rd quest...yes I had plates with paleo food on them and I ate them...but I also ate a bowl of pho (rice noodles) and a sandwich (bread). I don't really regret either but I wish I had more willpower. I seriously feel exhausted tonight....the stress from finals and final projects isn't really helping at all. Plus I'm trying to decide what I'm going to do next semester for work and exercise...I could work at the barn I work at now and get paid or work at a new barn and not get paid. I'm also going to work at the dining hall because jobs are in plentiful supply. I want to do aerial silks but also salsa and parkour again. I dunno thinking about the future stresses me out because I don't have any control over tomorrow. I feel like crying......

That's what people tell me...But I feel like it's been nearly a week and I still want it. I kinda felt like crying today and I'm pretty cranky too. I don't know if it's related but....there were these walnut brownies at dinner tonight. They are literally my favorite thing and I am really having a hard time...I want to cry. Is this normal? I'm wondering if eating 2 paleo meals a day is too much for me to handle right off the bat. I'm struggling with that too....one meal is easy but I guess I get vegetable'd out pretty fast..the vegetables are all the same and I'm getting so tired of them......arghhhh this is such a challenge. I feel like my willpower is all maxed out.

Thank you! I am worried about a binge in my future because I REEAALLYYY want sweets. I used to eat multiple servings a day and now I'm going cold turkey. It's pretty hard. I appreciate the encouragement

So recap of yesterday: Quest 1: Drink 6-8 glasses of water I drank 6! Finally an A Quest 2: Eliminate desserts I had a bowl of sugary cereal. I'm counting it. But I only had one so that's something Quest 3: Eat 2 paleo meals a day I only had one because my lunch plans got messed up. I ate beef brisket and a ton of veggies. I also ate some nuts as a snack. I don't like nuts at all...but they were free with my drink so why not.

So i had a long walk planned for this afternoon but now I realize the joust ends at noon instead of midnight. Shucks...I can't walk right now but I did do 20 more lunges. Sorry I can't do more guys!!