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Here for a quick reply, and death avoidance as Mir has already kicked my ass enough for one day. Had a rough weekend with really all of my goals. Friday I wound up going almost 600 calories over my daily target drank some pop in the process. I knew that going out for dinner would be the tough one to overcome with my borderline caffeine addiction. I also didn't get on the rowing machine Friday to burn off some of those calories, not good to be lazy. Saturday was a bit better as I managed to keep within my calorie limit, but had one cup of pop at work (I get free fountain drinks, way too much temptation). Sunday was much better, I finally said no to free pop! Monday was nothing really worth talking about, played golf which apparently burns a lot of calories. Today lifted more weights, got kicked by Mir, not cool. This has been a challenge so far but I'm getting better with time. Also seem to be losing a little bit of weight so yay me.

I'm not really sure rate or pace, all I know is based on how badly my knees were hurting I probably over did it a bit. I have a tendency to push a little too hard in the beginning, need to learn to tone it down a bit. I'll have to pay more attention next time

Since an update was requested, and update shall be given. Day 1: Day went well, met all my goals, stayed below my calorie limit on the day and managed 26 minutes on the rowing machine. Yay me! Also ordered a new MacBook Pro, so expensive day, but thats my early reward for trying this whole thing out. Day 2: Day did not go so well for one of my challenge goals, I drank some Cherry Coke with lunch. I forgot and slipped back into my old ways, I am ashamed. Other than that my weight lifting for the day was as follows: 95 lbs x 5 squat 105 lbs x 3 squat 115 lbs x 2 squat 120 lbs x 5 squat. Almost died on this one 120 lbs x 5 squat 120 lbs x 5 squat. Also, near death 45 lbs x 5 overhead press 55 lbs x 5 ohp 60 lbs x 3 ohp 65 lbs x 5 ohp 65 lbs x 5 ohp. Tough after 3, but probably didn't rest enough 65 lbs x 5 ohp. Felt better 45 lbs x 5 dead lift 95 lbs x 5 dead lift 135 lbs x 5 dead lift. "Put 50 more pounds on that bitch" - MirGSS 185 lbs x 2 dead lift 200 lbs x 5 dead lift Tough day, might feel it tomorrow.

Again, I prefer to keep things short and sweet. This is my first 6 Week Challenge and I hoping for some good results. I'm still fairly new to this exercise and working out thing so I figured this was a good place and time for me to start challenging myself, and I got pressured into it. So my 3 diet/workout goals are as follows: -Stop drinking soda. (This one will probably be tough, but doable) -Start using my rowing machine, I stopped about a year ago for no reason. -Use the MyFitnessPal app on my phone to track my calorie intake 50% of the next 6 weeks. (Again, tough but doable) My life goal is as follows: -Keep my car clean, inside and out. I love my car and need it to be a better reflection of me. (Been lazy with that one, need to get back on it) In the words of President Bartlet from the West Wing "screw it, its game time." Bring it on

I'll be keeping this short and sweet, not much of a storyteller. Hi, my name is Marc and I am a slightly lazy 22 year old trying to get in better shape. After years of rockin' the whole couch potato thing I (my doctor really) decided I should be more active and drop some weight. Therefore, with some pushing, have joined this community for help, encouragement, and some fun I suppose. I don't really have any major goals or expectations as I am new to this whole exercise thing. I just want to drop about 20ish pounds over time and be in better shape to make my doctor happy. I dropped 20 pounds when I started my current job and now I need help and motivation to drop the next 20. So thats my story and my quick hello. Peace out till next time.