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I stopped by my local CrossFit center to get some information about prices and what they offer. I know Cross Fit is probably the most efficient (as in, best results per time put into it), but gawd the fees *headdesk* I would be paying 10x what I pay now for a gym membership just for the On-Ramp 101 classes, then 5x my gym's fee per month for CrossFit's group classes. Granted, I've stopped going to my gym and should probably cancel regardless of joining CrossFit or not (boring yoga, no interest in isolation machines or treadmills). I did find out, however, that they offer free community classes on the weekend. Hm. Maybe going to a few of those would warm me up to the idea of jumping on the band wagon. Trying to round up a few friends to tag along, as well. Breakfast: No Oat "Oatmeal", coffee w/ coconut milk Lunch: Poblano pepper stuffed w/ scrambled eggs, spinach and red/green bell peppers (attempted recipe creation, not entirely successful ) Snack: Kiwi, walnuts, "Cosmic Nut Nebula" latte w/ almond milk Dinner: Chicken thigh w/ kale and red bell peppers, miso soup Snack: Applesauce w/ raisins, shredded coconut, and cinnamon

Welp, on Friday I will have gotten the furthest along the C25K than I ever have in all of my many (failed) attempts. This time, I see it to the end! Gotta say, having to work through it as a 6-week challenge component is definitely keeping my eye on the ball. C25K: W3D3, 2.8 miles Breakfast: Coffee w/ coconut milk, No Oat "Oatmeal" (Can you guess what my favorite breakfast is?) Lunch: 3 oz ribeye steak, steamed veggies, 2 hard boiled eggs, small apple Snack: Yellow cherry tomatoes, 1/2 grilled chicken breast Dinner: Chicken thighs w/ kale and red bell pepper, apple sauce w/ raspberries (dessert)

Hahaha! I love to cook, because "Food imaginatively and lovingly prepared, and eaten in good company, warms the being." (Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings) It's my zen thing Try some of the recipes I've linked! I won't link it if it's not top notch!

WHY AM I ALWAYS HUNGRY?! :P:P Breakfast: Banana, handful of pecans and almonds, coffee w/ coconut milk Lunch: Tuna w/ mixed greens, tomato, carrots, celery, hard boiled egg Snack: Banana Dinner: 3 oz ribeye steak, fresh steamed spinach, 1/2 sweet potato, 3 oz salmon w/ coconut cream sauce

Thanks for the encouragement, guys! Haha, is it sad that my addiction to Starbucks is harder to break than partying??! Grading for week 3: 1) Strength train 3x/wk ---- B (2/3) 2) Run 3x/wk ----- B (2/3) 3) Lose 5 lbs ---- Graded at the end, though I definitely feel lighter, clothes fit better, noticing the beginning of the coveted stallion legs developing 4) Pay off debt ---- completed during wk 2!

Long day. Even though I know I slept enough, I still feel pretty wiped. Got myself up at a decent hour, enough to make breakfast and lunch, but skipped coffee. That probably wasn't a very good idea, ha... Walking to Mordor: 1.7 miles, 45 minutes (I was reading while walking. Felt like Disney's Belle, only sweltering under the Texas sun) Breakfast: No Oat "Oatmeal" Snack: Banana Lunch: Left over chicken w/ cumin, kale and red peppers, mixed greens Snack: Grape tomatoes, grilled chicken strips Dinner: Chicken curry, apple pear Dessert: Iced coffee w/ coconut milk

Got up early today and went for an 8 am C25K. It felt great, and seeing other joggers out at the same time was fun, especially when we got an unexpected downpour. As we passed each other we made mutual "WHOO!" fist pumps haha. Beats coffee any day (but I'll take both Started Whole30 today. I need this. I need an actual challenge to keep myself on track and MAKE TIME for food preparation. When I first started going Paleo I was extremely good at this. Cooking became fun and relaxing after work. I guess I just got tired after a few months and one slip a week became a daily slip etc etc. Moving forward, though! C25K: W3D2, 2.8 miles Strength Training Jumping Jacks: 30x2 Bodyweight squats: 20x2 Knee push-ups: 12x2 12lb Dumbell Rows: 12x2 Planks: 20 seconds x2 12 lb C&P: 10x1 Crunches: 30x2 Floor wipers: 15x2 Assisted pull-ups: 5x4 Breakfast: Scrambled eggs w/ onion and spinach, coffee (black) Mid-morning snack: apple Lunch: Chicken w/ cumin, kale, red bell peppers Snack: Coffee w/ coconut milk Dinner: Chipotle salad (completely paleofied) Snack: a couple pieces of sliced chicken, raisins

Thanks for the encouragement I feel like I got it together this weekend, now just gotta keep that momentum going strong through the rest of the week!

I feel like I'm failing so hard this week. My new position started Monday and I'm adjusting to working full-time. It's important to go to bed early (I say this at 1:39 am) so that I can get up early, workout, make breakfast and lunch, and start my day off right. I've been snoozing for an hour, then rushing to get to work on time, therefore not packing lunch, therefore getting at least 2 meals at fast food places. Though I've stayed on salads for lunch, breakfasts I've been going carb-tastic on and Starbucks sugar whoopers are powering me through the day. Look at this vicious cycle! Bad food/bad sleep leads to more bad food/bad sleep Tomorrow and this weekend though I'm determined to use up all the groceries in my fridge and make REAL food. Looking into Whole 30 as a challenge for the following four weeks. C25K: W3D1 Breakfast: Chicken biscuit and breakfast burrito, coffee Lunch: Chicken and fruit salad Snack: Grilled chicken nuggets, caramel soy macchiato Dinner: Chicken sandwich (so...much...chicken...), iced caramel soy macchiato (I know soy is not Paleo...but I'd rather not drink milk) Post work-out snack: Egg foo yung, banana, green grapes

Whoo get it, girl! That's awesome! I'm jelly Congrats on your anniversary and have fun on your vacation!!

Rushed into C25K session without stretching, trying to catch as much daylight left as possible. Still ended up night-running (pewp, I feels unsafes) and with sore calves to boot Been having major sugar/caffeine cravings lately, and have been giving into them almost unhesitantly. If I went back to drinking more water at work during the day like I used to (til my water bottle melted in the dishwasher, and I haven't gotten around to buying a new one), they would probably stop... C25K: W2D3 - 2.8 miles Breakfast: steak and eggs, coffee Mid-morning snack: Paleo trailmix Lunch: Leftover flank steak w/ pineapple salsa and mixed greens, 1/2 dragonfruit, caramel soy macchiato Snack: Sugar free caramel soy frappe (ermagerd Shterberkz!) Dinner: Ground lamb w/ basil wrapped in cabbage leaves, green grapes, prunes <---don't hate. Post-workout snack: Banana

Thought I'd pop by to say hello, TX Warrior Dash buddy! I scanned your latest post and saw, "Snatch," "broom," and "jump and catch," and to my unenlightened mind, it sounded a lot like you were playing Quidditch. Ha...the nerdiest fitness of Nerd Fitness XD

Giving my body a much needed decompression break. It was telling me, "Manon, I've only got so much awesome amazingness to offer, and you've really been stretching it thin with all the caffeine you've been pumping in me the last four days. Please stop and let's spend an evening in reading a book from your bucket list." OK OK OK. I feel completely justified skipping 8 pm yoga. Taking this evening to recuperate after the constant hustle bustle of the weekend and today. Breakfast: Steak and eggs, coffee Lunch: Flank steak w/ pinapple salsa, salad Snack: Soy caramel latte, ants on a log Dinner: Lime-cilantro veal tacos, leftover beef stew, 1/2 dragonfruit, 2 grilled chicken strips (scavenger)

Week two grading time! Whoowhoo Fitness/Diet: 1. Strength train 3x a week and record workouts. (+4 STR)-------->Week 2: B (2/3 workouts) 2. Work through 6 weeks of Couch to 5K app. (+3 STA, +2 DEX)-------> Week 1: B (2/3 sessions) 3. Lose 5 lbs (+2 CHA, +2 CON) ------>Accounted for at end of 6 weeks Level up your Life: 4. Pay off all debt (+2 CHA) -------> A+! I paid off all my debt today!!! Two weeks in, I can't believe it! See what happens when you stop buying Starbucks and alcohol? Haha.

Quick update, then bed because it's already too late. Last three days have been so crazy/busy/overtimey that I fell off the bandwagon quite a bit by stress-eating sweets and skipping workouts, especially Saturday. I'd go into the details but today (Sunday) I woke up and told my self to get the f*** over it and do awesome today. So I did. End of story. C25K: W2D2 - 2.8 miles Strength Training Jumping Jacks: 30x2 Assisted Pull-ups: 5x4 Bodyweight Squats: 20x2 Knee Push-ups: 12x2 Rows (12lb): 12x2 Planks: 20 seconds x2 Clean and Press (12lb): 10x2 (loathe.) Floorwipers: 15x2 Crunches: 30x2 Breakfast: Scrambled eggs w/ onion and tomato, 1/2 grilled chicken breast, coffee w/ raw honey and almond milk Lunch: Kiwi and blackberries with coconut milk, paleo trail mix Dinner: Lamb with red bell peppers, random sausage links Post-workout Snack: 1/2 grilled chicken breast

Made progress in my strength training! Assisted pull-ups are getting less assisted (barely using my big toes for support), push-ups are getting faster and have better posture, and floor wiper reps are going up. Clean and press is still a challenge, my arms are almost shaking after the 10th rep. Stength Training Jumping jacks: 30x2 Assisted pull-ups: 5x4 Bodyweight squats: 20x2 Knee push-ups: 10x2 12lb Dumbell Rows: 10x2 Plank: 15 seconds x2 Clean & Press (12lb): 10x2 Floor wipers: 15x1, 20x1 Breakfast: Lara Bar, banana, chicken/apple sausage Lunch: Leftover spicy breaded porkchop, steamed broccoli, apple Snack: Lara bar, coffee, 2 grilled chicken tenders Dinner: Pot roast with zucchini and squash, random pickles (haha)

A little disappointed in myself today. I didn't wake up early enough to get in a AM strength training done, and by the time I'd finished my C25K session in the evening I was bushed and plopped down in front of the computer for three hours Early morning Strength tomorrow for sure. C25K: W2D1 - 4 miles (felt pretty BA getting caught in a summer rainstorm, and still making it through the session. Whoot! *flexes calves*) Breakfast: Lara Bar, chicken/apple sausage Snack: Coffee w/ almond milk/raw honey Lunch: Seaweed salad w/ sesame oil, 4 oz grilled chicken breast, apple Snack: Left over Paleo truffle (last one, wah), paleo trail mix Dinner: Spicy breaded porkloin, spinach, steamed broc

Yoga: 1 hr. Honestly, it felt too easy. Played around with one-legged chaturangas but other than that I was pretty bored by the sun salutations and warrior series. I'm thinking about quitting my gym membership in favor of an actual yoga studio membership. I only go to the gym for the yoga classes, since I strength train at home now with my own equipment and run C25K outside for cardio. Herumph. Breakfast: Scrambled eggs w/ bell peps, onion, tomato, chicken/apple sausage, coffee Snack: Banana Lunch: Leftover lamb chop w/ red bell peps, sauteed carrots and fennel Snack: 2 grilled chicken strips, apple, 1 Paleo truffle Dinner: Salmon w/ Coconut cream sauce, mixed greens w/ oil & vinegar, apple w/ almond butter Snack: Frozen berries w/ coconut milk (mmm, it's like ice cream!)

Are you going to do the dash with us, Ulsted??

Hahaha, completely understandable and very true! We'll see what the general consensus is regarding camping. I don't live too far a drive from Austin, enough for a day trip to not be a big deal. I'm just excited to meet and nerd out with NF buddies

OMGuh I love your theme! RP FTW!

I've camped at Bastrop before, many years ago. Great experience! Would love to support the park. For those interested, here is a link to the cabins page with prices, etc: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/bastrop/fees-facilities/cabins Most cabins are around $100/night + park entry fee. Cabin #12 sleeps 8 (6 beds, 2 bath, living area) is $200...communal living, anyone?

Welcome to the Rebellion, Scherzo! I'm interested to see how you update your progress with parkour. Go you for taking it on!! Free-runners are so inspiring. I could watch them on youtube for hours. One day that will be you!!! Good luck

Welp, the first week is over, and it's grading time! Gotta say, pretty proud of myself Fitness/Diet: 1. Strength train 3x a week and record workouts. (+4 STR)-------->Week 1: A 2. Work through 6 weeks of Couch to 5K app. (+3 STA, +2 DEX)-------> Week 1: A 3. Lose 5 lbs (+2 CHA, +2 CON) ------>Accounted for at end of 6 weeks Level up your Life: 4. Pay off all debt (+2 CHA) -------> Accounted for at end of 6 weeks. Currently at 10.5%

Yoga: 1 hour, focus on shoulders. Had a substitute teacher who gave us a very challenging class. Was dripping sweat, but accomplished some nice pretzel poses. Wish I could remember their names... Walking to Mordor: 2 miles, ~45 minutes Breakfast: No-Oat Oatmeal Lunch: Leftover tuna with romaine lettuce Snack: Scrambled eggs with chorizo 2nd Snack: 3 Paleo Chocolate Truffles, coffee Dinner: Sweet potato, bacon, and egg salad (soooo yummy!), 1 grilled chicken strip Dessert: 2 Paleo truffles, almond milk