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Yes B_ex I did rest which was something i needed to do. I think I got sick because I wasn't getting the rest I needed. This challenge gave me a good idea of what goals I should work towards in the next one.

Hi all, Final week was a challenge. Came down with a cold and was a hot mess BUT I kept my diet up and kept my 10k steps up. The only good thing about my cold was that I got sleep!! Lots a sleep. This was a good challenge because it showed me that if I stick with it I can accomplish my goals.

Thanks rabeck, you are right about the pull-ups.. was definitely overreaching there and think that if I can do a full pull-up in 6 weeks that may be good since I've made it to 0.5 of one last week but I should focus more on the exercises. I think your advise is good and I should probably change it. You're brain is right I did only allocate 8 (grrrr).. This is the new level up... I think that's a bit more reallistic 1. Goal allocation: Q1: Do more strength training exercises = 2 STR Q2: Do 1 pull-up = 1 STA Q3: Bring 4 out of 5 meals from home = 2 CON Q4: Eat no starch at night = 3 CON LQ: Get more sleep = 2 STA 2. Mid Challenge Summary: Q1: Strength trained 2 days/week = D (40%) Q2: Did 0.5 of a pull-up = D (40%) Q3: Brought 3 out of 5 meals from home = B (80%) Q4: Went 2 nights without starch = C (60%) LQ: Got an extra 45 minutes of sleep last weekend = C (60%) 3. Challenge allocation: Q1: D (40%) = 0.8 STR Q2: D (40%) = 0.4 STA Q3: B (80%) = 1.6 CON Q4: C (60%) = 1.8 CON LQ: C (60%) = 1.2 STA 4. Signature: STR 0.8 | STA 0.4 | CON 1.6 | CON 1.8 | STA 1.2

Hi All, Quite a week last week... still hectic so gym time was a bust but I stuck to my diet and have been feeling much better (and more regular which helps since I'm not so grumpy now). I did get some sleep so feel like I am working towards something and thanks to keeping up my diet plans I haven't been buying as much lunch as usual. I am not as happy about my result but I will take the little accomplishments I can get... slow and steady... I mean sometime it's does take awhile for our accomplishments to come to fruition. s a side note I have signed up for swimming lessons so at least if I am flopping around in the water for an hour I am getting some exercise in. I have to work on my scheduling and incorporate that 30m of exercise, the Fitbit can only do but so much. Ok so below is my level up... I hope I did this right. 1. Goal allocation: Q1: Do more strength training exercises = 1 STR Q2: Do 5 pull-ups = 1 STA Q3: Bring 4 out of 5 meals from home = 2 CON Q4: Eat no starch at night = 3 CON LQ: Get more sleep = 1 sTA 2. Mid Challenge Summary: Q1: Strength trained 2 days/week = D (40%) Q2: Did 0.5 of a pull-up = D (40%) Q3: Brought 3 out of 5 meals from home = B (80%) Q4: Went 2 nights without starch = C (60%) LQ: Got an extra 45 minutes of sleep last weekend = C (60%) 3. Challenge allocation: Q1: D (40%) = 0.4 STR Q2: D (40%) = 0.4 STA Q3: B (80%) = 1.6 CON Q4: C (60%) = 1.8 CON LQ: C (60%) = 0.6 STA 4. Signature: STR 10.4 | STA 0.4 | CON 1.6 | CON 1.6 | STA 0.6

Ok how do I level up?

Ok so the past week was a bust.... My entire schedule was thrown out the window at work and home so I decided to tone it down a bit and focus on maintaining. I wasn't able to make it to the gym at all with getting home late to leave home early so I focused on my eating and at least making 10k steps on my Fitbit. Late night snacking was a must at home since I was eating dinner at work and getting home very late but I chose healthy snacks instead of the cake which was screaming my name (and actually cursed me out one night when I walked past it and decided to to go bed instead). I didn't make much headway with my goals but I feel good that I was able to maintain the habits I managed to develop. Hopefully this week will be better...

Thanks for the support guys... I don't know where we're going yet but I did tell the guys at the job of my goals and some of them are actually in favor of eating healthy, I hope this works out but we'll see.

Hey all, sorry I'm late... been trying to catch up on some sleep, realizing that's not really easy when you have a 5 year old that likes to wake up at 6am on a Sat/Sun to watch NickJr. Original goal: 1. Do more strength training exercises 2. Do 5 pull-ups 3. Bring 4 out of 5 meals from home 4. Eat no starch at night So far not too bad: 1. Strength training was good, I need more variety now I think the same muscles are being utilized so I am trying out some new exercises. We'll see how this goes. 2. Same result with the pull-up bar but at least I can stay up there, I was told to try and do "negatives", so I will try that this week. I am hoping that I will be able to hug my children when this is over. 3. Same result with my home meals 4 out of 5 but I believe that may be difficult this week since I have some business lunches coming up. I'm hoping to use some of my paleo knowledge this week. 4. Thanks to ElastiGirl I was able to lower my nighttime starch intake, I added protien at night with my veggies and it was a bit help. Not to mention a good cup of tea can fill a girl up. The light is starting to shine at the end of the tunnel, the crappy thing is that the tunnel is so frickin' long... OH well keep trucking through.

Thanks guys for the assist, Iceburner, I did read Steve's post so am starting small... Elastigirl, Thanks for the recommendation I'll try that this week.

I guess I'm #9... I have no idea what I plan on doing but I figure if someone else out there is as confused as me that helps.

Thanks startsapart! because I was NOT interested in jumping across buildings or stairs...

Hi All, Lydia here, not sure if I want to join since I am not into parcour BUT I am interested in getting more toned and being able to touch my toes before the year is over so I hope that counts. As far as my favorite assassins... ladies rule Gamora Gazelle Lady Deathstrike Mystique

Here's my update for last week Original goal: 1. Do more strength training exercises 2. Do 5 pull-ups3. Bring 4 out of 5 meals from home4. Eat no starch at night So far not too bad: 1. Did the strength training exercise for 1 day and wasn't as sore as the first time, going to ramp it up and go for twice this week 2. I actually hung on the pull-up bar like a wet shirt but did manage to bend my arms 1/2" rather than swing 3. 3 out of 5 meals were brought from home... the 4th was just my unapologetic laziness 4. Epic fail... with the starch at night, that's the hardest for me but I won't give up.

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Hi! New to NF and this challenge but willing to take it on. I'm turning the big 4-0 this year and do not want to look like an old sofa. I want to lose weight (25-30lbs), look healthier and be able to run after my kids without feeling like I have been chased by a wild dog by the time I am at the end of the block. I also want to build some muscle mass and tone up by my birthday (oct.1). Main Goal: weight at 145-150, loose my gut and be able to see my belt buckle without the use of a mirror Six-week Goals: 1. Do more strength training exercises 2. Do 5 pull-ups 3. Bring 4 out of 5 meals from home 4. Eat no starch at night Life Side Quest: Get more sleep