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Great work! I haven't heard of those video before - so I google and they look tough! I was thinking about getting myself some beach body p90x videos when I'm a bit fitter but those look good too

Cravings are my down fall - but I'm an emotional eater as well so that doesn't help. For this challenge I'm trying to stay away from junk food only, cause I'm changing my diet/ eating habits with baby steps. I have three bits of advice which might help: 1. In the past though I've found that if I brush my teeth (like if I've had dinner and I'm craving something sweet) I don't give in. 2. I've also portioned really small amounts (like dark chocolate or a few baked crackers) so I can give in, but I'm not eating a 100g block of chocolate - sometimes all I need is a little taste. This way I don't feel deprived and over time I start to question if I'm really craving or just bored/emotional (which is always easier to solve) - maybe you could have those strawberries with a bit of melted chocolate? 3. If I really want to resist my cravings, I will drink a big glass of water (stomach full, plus deals with thirst) and then do something which will really distract me (get out of the house, go for a walk, listen to/dance around to a song, do my hair, plan an event) Stay strong - you'll only fail when you stop trying!

Day 3 - Tuesday 21st April 1 & 5) F Argh - so annoyed that I didn't get my workout in! I was at work almost until 6 (who say's teachers work 9 til 3!?) so by the time I got home, it was almost 7- I don't like eating later than this cause I can't sleep with a full stomach. The fact that it was also dark and rainy didn't help. Normally when this kinda stuff happens - I try to plan a replacement workout for another day during the week, so I may try and fit a bodyweight workout on the weekend. From yesterday though my legs, arms and back are sore so I can at least be proud of that! 2) A The late arrival home made me want to just pick up some maccas on the way, but I was good and cooked a lean beef stir-fry for myself (with leftovers for tomorrows lunch) instead. 3) B 4) N/A Looking forward to my first yoga class tomorrow!

Day 2- Monday 20th April Was back at work today so was not in a good mood this morning, but I've managed to do right by my goals (YAY!!) 1) A - Got my BW workout done at the gym, after work. Felt like torture by the 3rd set, but felt awesome afterwards 2) B - I didn't eat junk food - but i did have a Thai beef stir-fry and rice for lunch for a Thai restaurant. It was a celebration with my colleagues, but I managed to avoid the fried entrees and the creamy curries! 3) B - Didn't use any idiot boxes in the morning (woot!) and won't have time to fit in more than 2 hours of idiot boxes before bed I like your suggestion Elastigirl, but I don't mind so much not getting As on this goal. I set it mostly for myself because I could easily spend an entire day sitting at my computer or in front of the TV - so if I get away and spend most of my day being active I'm pretty happy with myself 4) N/A - though it was good to brag about my walk to people at work, or discuss my plans to go indoor rock-climbing this weekend 5-A) C - lunges were slow going tonight and both my 2nd and 3rd sets were part range mostly - my thighs were screaming at me with each step 5- B - so proud of myself, managed 3 full sets of elevated push-ups. I think those muscles are going to be hurting tomorrow though!

I'm in Sydney How was the baby shower? (if you don't mind me asking)

1st Day!!! (YAY!) - Sunday 19th April 1) Weekday workouts/ 4) Fun Fitness A I went for a walk at our local nature reserve/ wetlands - which I've been meaning to do since I first moved here! It was so pretty there! I didn't work up a sweat or anything but it was a really nice way to start the day. I even saw a wallaby! 2) Food fast B Though I haven't really had entirely healthy, I did keep away from junk food. Not perfect - but a good start! 3) Step away from the idiot boxes C I managed not to just sit on my computer this morning/ lay in bed with my ipad - but i have used my computer a few times throughout the day and hubby wants to watch a movie on netflix together after dinner - so that will be more than 2 hours 5) Technique Improvement N/A Cause I didn't do a bodyweight workout today Feeling especially motivated - excited for school return tomorrow!

You got this Nanie! Good luck with your goals - especially the cravings one, I'm a sucker for my cravings!

Hey Evilcow! Good luck on your second attempt- I also plan to pre-pack my lunches. I like to set aside an hour or so on a saturday/sunday and prep all my breakfast and lunches for the week. Are you doing the same?

Hey Pr0zak I'll be an accountability buddy for you! I'm starting my 6 week challenge tomorrow (so yep indulging today while I can!)

Your plan sounds good too weaver - and once it gets a bit cooler where I live (in Australia!) I'm thinking soups will be my lunches Update though - I'd been on the shelf about how hard I was planning to work to lose weight, I'd actually been waiting to find out if I was pregnant. I figured if I was in my first trimester, there would be nothing wrong with being healthy - in fact probably the best thing I could do! Unfortunately though AF seems to have arrived, and so I'm more dedicated towards losing weight over the next six weeks (as well as making healthier choices), so I'm borrowing the idea of grading myself on my goals. Starting from tomorrow I'll be posting about if I: 1 & 4) A - got my workout or fun fitness completed for the day (F if I didn't) 2) A - didn't eat any junk food (or convenience foods or overly processed crap) (F if I did) - side note I have about 4 parties over the next six weeks at which I'll be trying to make healthy choices (no alcohol, nothing fried, healthy desserts) 3) A - spent less than 2 hours on the computer/Ipad/ watching TV, B - spent about 2 hours, C - spent between 2 and 3 hours, F - spent more than 3 hours 5 - lunges) A - 20 full range/paced lunges, B - 20 full range/slowed lunges or part range/paced, C - 20 paced lunges, F - less than 20 part range push-ups 5 - push-ups) A - 10 push-ups on hands and feet/flat surface, B - 10 push-ups on hands and feet/elevated, C - 10 push-ups on hands and knees/flat surface/elevated , F - less than 10 full push-ups I've also kinda worked out how i can work towards my life-side quest, I'm a high school teacher (and school is back on Tuesday woo!) so I'm hoping the music teacher will let me access one of the pianos before school/ during lunch times

I'll def check it out Elastigirl

LMAO - Parasite and chestburster- Love it! Also - I'm a teacher and I LOVE that you are grading yourself on your quests. I think I may copy that idea when I start my challenge on Sunday

Awesome thanks Stephanie! I'll have to look for that book I will try and push myself on fun fitness activities - fx it works as motivation It's so nice to hear someone else has the same goal Weaver (I don't feel so alone!!) I'm actually a day late for my period (and I'm normally really regular) but i think it's important to be healthy living during pregnancy, so I'm gonna stick to this challenge no matter what! Food fast will be SUPER tough for me - cause my husband is a bit of a junk food junkie. The plan is to prepare/cook my (healthy)breakfasts and lunches for the week on a Sunday - breakfast will be either green smoothie and a boiled egg, or paleo porridge while lunches are either salads, or steamed veg with lean protein. I'm pretty good at sticking to healthy options if they are 'grab and go' on work days. Weekends and dinners will be harder though. I'm hoping if I can set myself treat meals/ small treats that will keep me motivated! But you're definitely right - easier said than done.

Awesome thanks Stephanie! I'll have to look for that book I will try and push myself on fun fitness activities - fx it works as motivation It's so nice to hear someone else has the same goal Weaver (I don't feel so alone!!) I'm actually a day late for my period (and I'm normally really regular) but i think it's important to be healthy living during pregnancy, so I'm gonna stick to this challenge no matter what! Food fast will be SUPER tough for me - cause my husband is a bit of a junk food junkie. The plan is to prepare/cook my (healthy)breakfasts and lunches for the week on a Sunday - breakfast will be either green smoothie and a boiled egg, or paleo porridge while lunches are either salads, or steamed veg with lean protein. I'm pretty good at sticking to healthy options if they are 'grab and go' on work days. Weekends and dinners will be harder though. I'm hoping if I can set myself treat meals/ small treats that will keep me motivated! But you're definitely right - easier said than done.

i used to do yoga at home c4cherry, but i'd tried out a few classes at a local place so I'll go there for the six weeks (and maybe longer!)

Hi folks! While I'm not a noob when it comes to nerd fitness or 6-week challenges, this is my first time posting on the rebellion forums - cause I seriously need some support! A little about me? I'm Aussie, aged 28, fun-sized (152cm/5ft) and moderately overweight (92kg/203 pounds). In the last year I've been trying to loose weight (cause I was getting married) and I actually managed to PUT ON 10 kilos! In the last six months I've been told by my doctor that even though I'm perfectly healthy now - if I wanna have a baby in the future, I should drop some kilos. So after five months of trying to conceive (with no luck) I'm deciding to instead focus on me! Main Quest- End the year 25 kilos lighter (I think that's about 55 pounds) Goals to get there: 1) Weekday workouts - 3 x Beginner BW workouts (Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays) and 2 x yoga sesh (Wednesdays and Fridays). I keep starting the Beginner BW workout and love it, but lose momentum after time - hopefully six weeks worth will make it more a habit for me. I also really wanna improve my flexibility and reduce my anxiety after months of baby-making stress - hence the yoga. 2) Food Fast - Avoid fast/ junk foods, which have been my 'too lazy/tired/ emotional' plan B at way to many meals. I really want to take on the mindset of 'food is fuel' and reserving treats for special occasions. 3) Step away from the Idiot boxes - no more than 2 hours in front of TV/ computer/ Ipad a day (oh this one is gonna be tough!) 4) Fun Fitness - 2 x Weekend 'active' activities which I enjoy and get me off the couch (A bike ride, bush walk, dancing!) 5) Technique improvement - I really need to get better at basic body weight movements - so this 6 week challenge I'm looking to perfect the lunge and push-up. Lunge wise - I have an existing injury in my left ankle, so my stamina is pretty poor and I tire really easy from that move. I can't do a full body push-up and I really want to be able to. Push-ups on my knees or with an elevation are what I'm working with for now. Life side quest: get back into playing the piano. I recently had the chance to and realised how much I love it. Only problem - I don't have a piano at home, so I'll need to find another way to access one. I'm starting the challenge next week - from Sunday the 19th, and as I said before - really could use some accountability! Hopefully knowing I'm not alone in this will keep me going