Atari

We have a big mutt.... we did a DNA test a while back that said she was 25% Staffordshire terrier and 25% coon hound and a bunch of "other" types... so she's a whole lot of different types. She's such a gentle giant, pushing 90 lbs. I hate dealing with laundry *cries*

Wow... this week got busy fast. I have not had a change to get on here to do any check ins... but, it was a good week! Goals check in: Goal 1: Save Money. Achieved 3/4 days this week. Note to self: busy week = harder to bring lunches. Need to account for stacked afternoons and evenings to be sure I have time to make my lunches for the next day. I did only get coffee once, which was what I wanted to do! Yay! Goal 2: Get Moving. I'm pushing this one back to last Saturday, but... it still works. Saturday: Did Barre Sunday: Did Tone Monday: Was going to PIYO but (see above) life got in the way and had to move all my furniture around to accommodate the painters who unexpectedly had a cancelation and could get us on their schedule right away. Wednesday: Did Moden and Ballet class, as scheduled. Saturday (today!!!): Did Barre Definitely ended up with more than 2 fitness classes, so big check mark on this one. Goal 3: Stay Organized. This one didn't happen. Work was complete chaos (no cleaning of my desk) and because we had to move all the furniture out of our bedroom because we got it painted this week (yay!!!) I have clothes and stuff all over the place. I did try to find some storage solutions to help keep myself organized but couldn't find anything in my budget or that would match my bedroom furniture. So... this one continues to be a WIP. I'm going to try to check in more this week, hopefully, my schedule opens up a little bit so I can do that. Here's to week 2!

Responding only to express my gratitude for the Links awakening GIF.

Welcome - I'm new here as well, and this is my first challenge. I'm classically introverted as well, I like the distant socialization of message boards like this :-D Good luck with all of your goals, you've already accomplished so much!

Google Goal Tracking is my hero! It makes it so easy, but also just obnoxious enough to motivate me every time I get a push notification

The one starting next week! https://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/forum/989-current-challenge-february-11-to-march-10/

thanks for the welcome, @issac10991 and @guzzi I just went and joined the challenge. I'm excited!

Thanks, Robozbra! Dance class is super fun, it's an easy win on my goals because it's a regular thing I already do. We actually perform in the recital each year, which is a hoot to see 30 and 40 something moms dancing around in costumes next to the teens... but the kids love it, so we do it for them. I used to dance when I was little and stopped when I went to nursing school. I started again about 2 years ago and it lit a spark back in me again. I wish I could say I was good, I'm really not... but it's so much fun it's totally worth it. And it's an underlying motivator for me to get stronger, so I can get better. I used to be able to do so much more, but post-baby my core is NOTHING like it used to be. It's such a buzz kill - but that's one of the main reasons I decided to join the gym!!!

Hi. I'm 32. I'm a mom of one very spirited 4-year-old girl. I have a loving husband. A super-sized dog. A great (but stressful, and time-consuming) job. I volunteer my time for an arts program for teenage girls. I take dance class. I like (love) to play video games. This is me: (Just Kidding, I'm not actually a slug... I need thumbs and hands to type all of this, obv) After the end of the day, all I want to do is sit on the couch with a big bag of Doritos and watch prime time television and play Switch.... because Goal 1: Save Money. I spend a LOT of unnecessary money buying food at work, and the food I buy is NOT great for you. It's incredibly easy to spend because it's a badge swipe and it deducts from my paycheck so I never actually see that money. If I pack lunch I can save upwards of 25$ per week. If I took the 5 minutes every night to pack a lunch, that's $25 more dollars in my pocket at the end of the week. If I don't spend that money, it pays for my entire families gym membership every month (see goal 2). Success Criteria: I will pack a lunch for work 4 of 5 work days per week. (1 point per day lunch packed, total 5 per week) I will get afternoon coffee one day per week, only on days lunch is packed. This will be tracked via my Google Calendar goal tracking. Goal 2: Get Moving. I'm a slug, we've covered this already. I would rather snuggle under a blanket and watch TV than move any time I'm given the option. I feel gross, I'm tired all the time, and I jiggle in places that no one wants to jiggle. I want to love my body, I want to feel really good, I want to be a good role model for my little girl. We're asking her to move every day, how can we do that if Momma does do the same? Success Criteria: I will attend a minimum of 2 Group Fitness Classes per week. I will attend my regularly scheduled Ballet and Modern dance classes Wednesday evenings. This will be tracked via my Google Calendar goal tracking. Goal 3: Stay Organized. I'm also a cluttered mess. For real, there is disorganized chaos everywhere in my life. My desk at work is a mess, my bedroom is a mess, my car is a MESS. I know this is playing into my stress and anxiety. So... Success Criteria: I will tidy my desk at work before I leave for the day. I will put all of my laundry away by the end of the day it's completed (AKA... no clean clothes laying around). Subgoal: I will go through my dresser within the first 2 weeks of this challenge and clean out any clothes I have not worn in over a year and donate to charity. (Goal Date: Feb 25) I will clean my car within the first two weeks of this challenge. (Goal Date: Feb 25) Subgoal: I will tidy my car weekly after the initial deep clean. If I can do these things above, and I still have time... then I can feel better about catching up on Grey's Anatomy or finishing the next world in Kingdom Hearts III (omg... it's sooooo good). So, there it is. Let's do this!!!!

Hello! Wanted to take a minute to introduce myself. 32 yo mom, wife, nurse, and 9-5er... and of course, a self-proclaimed nerd. I Recently got a swift kick of some much-needed motivation to get moving and get stronger... so here I am. A little about myself... I've spent the last decade-and-some-change doing "stuff"... nursing school, wedding, master's degree, house (x2), baby, work, work, work, raising tiny human... the general hustle. My "stuff" kept me incredibly busy and made me generally a slug when it came to taking care of my body. When I was younger I danced, and I started up again about 2 years ago when my daughter started her first pre-k dance class. I absolutely love to dance, and I started realizing it was what I needed to care about my general wellness, but I wasn't feeling very strong so I wasn't keeping up. Plus, I was seeing my general sloth-y-ness rub off on my daughter... which I never wanted to happen. I needed a change. My husband and I jumped in feet first and joined the gym at the beginning of January and I'm totally hooked. I feel good, I'm sleeping better, I'm in a better mood. My daughter wants to MOVE. It's amazing. I've been focusing mostly on group fitness classes (muscle conditioning and PIYO type classes), but I'm hoping to gain more confidence to venture off on my own. I've never been a "gym person"... so this will be a big step for me. So... hi! I'm hoping this community will give me a place to share my wins and struggles and gain some accountability with a fun and exciting twist. Thanks for reading and I hope to see you around!