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Hi Everyone! This is my first 6 week challenge so I'm really excited to start this journey. I'm not much of a talker, but hopefully we will be able to get to know each other over these 6 weeks. So here is the plan.... Main Qwest: lose 30 to 40 lbs. Challenge #1 Being Consistent Quest 1: Do the body weight workout 3 times a week (+3 STR & DEX) A= 21+ times B= 18 - 12 times C= 12 - 9 F = < 9 Quest 2: Have a good breakfast every morning (+3 STA) A = 42-39 times B = 38-30 times C = 29-19 times F = < 19 Quest 3: Go to bed from 11:30 to midnight every night (bonus points if I get up at 8 in the morning too) (+3 CON & WIS) A = 42-39 times B = 38-30 times C = 29-19 times F = < 19 Life Quest: Read Bible Devotional Daily (+5 WIS) A = 42-39 times B = 38-30 times C = 29-19 times F = < 19 My motivation is to be healthy and fit which will result in looking good. I have other dreams like doing cosplay, actually doing parkor, or being able to have a completely organic and sustainable diet, but I'm trying to keep it simple.

So here we go! I joined nerd fitness back in January, and have gotten a slow and steady start since really getting into it back in March. This is my first 6 week challenge, and it will be a mulit round challenge since I wouldn't be able to get through my main mission in 6 weeks safely. I have always been a stocky girl, and I have had a love/hate relationship with my body since I was in my early teens. The weight runs in the family on my mom's side, and my main motivation is to get ahead of the curve so I don't have health issues down the road. Feeling better about my body, and not seeing only the things I dislike in the mirror is my secondary motivation. All in all I am a fairly healthy/active person, but I don't have much self control when it comes to social situations/meals, and I need better portion control. Main Challenge Quest: To get to 130 lbs, and or a size 6. Minor Missions: Meet net calorie goal of 1240 daily Be gluten free at least 5 days a week Be active for at least 1 hour 6 days a week Life Quest: Be more confident and open to expressing myself and my needs. I am an overly giving person, and I tend to push my want's and needs aside constantly. While I am proud of the person I am, this is something I must balance in my life.

Round 1! First time in the hole so fingers crossed! I've been doing most of this for the past week in accordance with the Blog Post about a week ago so I figured it'd be a good idea to make it official! I've never really stuck to a regimented program since highschool football close to ten years ago now and hope to change things around. I like outdoorsy stuff, I like physical activities but never have the energy or endurance to pursue or enjoy them. I work a desk job with a bit of walking around and try to move around during the day even if it's just aimless walking for the sake of walking. I joined NF because I'm working on a (pretty nerdy) project to help better myself and a lot of information on it is already available here. I wanted to be a part of the community and give as well as take. Will keep you all posted as time goes on! Main quest : lose 15 pounds I'm currently 5'10" 191 pounds and am at the lightest point I've been since probably my sophmore year of highschool. My goal is to have a BMI within the 25 range (175-181 pounds for my body) which will put me at my lowest weight since probably freshman year or maybe 8th grade. Goal 1: Book End the day Morning: 0630-wake up and drink a cold glass of water 0640-walk around the block barefoot (will progress weekly to around two blocks, then will incorporate jogging 10-15 minutes every Monday/Wednesday/Friday) 0700-stretch for five minutes, meditate for five minutes, handstand practice for five minutes (unofficial goal to be able to do a handstand!) Start Day Night: 1030-hygeine 1040-read (specifically the Warrior Diet, Convict Conditioning, and Enter the Kettlebell), review day, think on projects 1130-lights out Goal 2: Intermittently Fast Devote fully to the Warrior Diet and do nightly readings of both that book and of Convict Conditioning absorbing the principles and ideals. Pursue the New Blood routine focusing on Monday and Friday directly after my morning routine. Measurements Goal 3: Kettlebell training every Wednesday Practice Kettlebell work on Wednesday for 15 minutes after the morning routine slowly starting with just the stretches and then progressing into the break in program by the end of the routine. Measurements Motivation: I've been fat pretty much as far back as I can remember. I've never had a girl friend for it because I have the self image of a lose and it affects everything I do. I want to be able to look at a goal accomplished and a better image in the mirror and set up a solid start to the rest of my life. Thank you all and Gods smile on your own endeavors. Will have a picture posted tonight.

I can't believe challenge #2 is already here! I am excited to be a part of the adventurers this time around after having learned much from my Red Pill buddies. Main quest: %5 body weight loss which is ~9 lbs. I have stopped trying to cram all the weight loss into these six weeks, but this is my short term goal. I think my total weight loss goal is closer to 30 lbs, but I wanted to start a bit at a time. Quest 1: Continue training with YAYOG for strength training (already done with week 1 out of 10) 4 days a week (or 5 days a week, when the program advances for week 6). +4 STR, +1 STA possible. 20-25 workouts: +4 STR, +1 STA 15-19 workouts: +3 STR, +1 STA 11-14 workouts: +2 STR, +1 STA 8-11 workouts: +1 STR, +0 STA < 8 workouts: No points Quest 2: Complete at least 2 yoga workouts per week (preferably on off days from YAYOG, but not mandatory). +3 DEX possible. Now I just need to find a good Yoga manual... or check out some more of www.doyogawithme.com (10/15) I am editing quest 2 for the remainder of the challenge - my friend recently posted a Thanksgiving 5K and I might participate, so I am going to allow either jogging OR yoga on my off days for the last 2 weeks so I can start getting ready for a 5K. 9-12 sessions: +3 DEX 7-9 sessions: +2 DEX 5-7 sessions: +1 DEX <5 sessions: No points Quest 3: Track all food on MFP and aim for 1850 calories daily (based on Mark Lauren calculator with YAYOG challenge). +4 CON possible. This is going to be very tough for me as I tend to get REALLY bored consistently tracking meals. For each week completed (at least 6 out of 7 days), +1 CON awarded up to a max of +4 CON. Life Quest: Complete TWO chapters of testing study material for this pharmacy test that I keep putting off in my head. But to more I read the material, maybe the more comfortable I will get with signing up for it. +3 WIS possible, if both chapters complete. (10/15) I am editing this quest to include the journal club presentation I researched and presented as a substitute for one of the chapters. I will still finish the other chapter and maybe START a second one before the 6 weeks is up. I will try to keep applying what I've accomplished in the first challenge, although I may do less jogging. I am still on the fence about jogging (I like it, but not sure the benefits are all there...) I will try to keep up a paleo meal a day (although in my world some beans and dairy are OK, but in pretty moderate amounts). As a side note, I turn 30 while this challenge is going on, so I am hoping to look awesome for my birthday a month from now. And lastly, I promise I will quit with the pharmacy puns when I find some more of my nerd-self to put out there, but for now, it's my theme. Happy 2nd Challenge!

Like Thorunn from the series Vikings. Well. I am sick of being a curse. I had chosen that name because I felt like one. Or I still kind of feel that way. Of course I am used to that name and I will somehow miss it but it’s time to move on. This was my name as a slave. My name as a slave of my bad habits, of my weakness. I got a chance to show what I am made of. To show, what an awesome person I can be if I get the possibility to. I know what I want. I definitely know that I want to be a Shield Maiden. I am going to be a self-confident woman. I am going to be independent and able to defend myself. I am going to take the effort to reach my goals and I am going to demonstrate my perseverance. My earl Svakhet (weakness) made an oath to release me from slavery in six weeks on condition that I fulfil three determined quests. By accomplishing all three quests I prove that I got what it takes to be a free woman. Main goal: Smash the chains of slavery (The body fat percentage thing is somehow just something to have a 'real' goal I can look forward to.) Take down body fat percentage from 25% to 20%. Measurement: Comparing with pictures 1st Quest: explore the landscape --> walk 5 km per day (STA) The way to university for example doesn’t count. Only going for a walk in order to get out of a building is relevant. Exception: When the weather is really, really bad but I guess that won’t happen. Reward: a new pair of trousers 2nd Quest: train twice a week --> visit gym or attend kickboxing course (STR, STA, DEX) Reward: visiting the indoor swimming pool (kind of thermal stuff…) 3rd Quest: prove mental perseverance --> six weeks without chocolate (CON) Exception: When a meal / desert with chocolate is served. My wish is to resist chocolate when I am at home and there’s some in the “chocolate-drawer†for example. EDIT on October 4th: Level 1 Rebels: 3rd Mini-Quest --> changing quest to "One chocolate treat per day". Reward: a new band-shirt

Not quite sure how to do this. I thought it started today, not yesterday. Oh well... Okay, going to start. My main quest is to get to a healthy weight and be fit enough for my future which will hopefully be in a job as a prep cook and for being a better cosplayer. To do this, I will stay on Weight Watchers and start by slowly losing ten pounds, although I plan to lose fifty or so. I will also keep up a regular exercise routine that will give me strength and energy to last for a long time. (CON, STR, STA) Thirdly, I will study hard in my classes and do my best in whatever task I need to perform. (WIS, DEX and CHA) My life side quest is to finish my project for Front-of-the-house class. I really hate those sorts of things and I'll give myself some wisdom and willpower for finishing it. Charisma as well, if I do well in the oral report. My fitness side quest is to get skilled in DDR enough to do five "feet" songs easily and comfortably. Yeah, I'm not that great at DDR yet, I can barely do four "feet" songs, but I'm getting there. (DEX and STA) I'm doing this challenge to be a better person inside and out.

Main Quest: Get used to going to the Gym I need to make the routine. I need to manage the routine. I need to learn where I stand and what I’m truly capable of in 6 weeks of dedication. I have no idea how my body will respond. I can’t decide what a weight loss/lift goal is because I don’t know the metrics. Just get there. Just be consistent. Sub Quests: 1) Go to the Gym and lift weights 15 times. A-15, B-12, C-9, F-8 or fewer. A) +3 STR +2 CON +1 CHA B ) +3 STR +2 CON C) +1 STR +2 CON 2) Use the bike 20 minutes each time. A-15, B-12, C-9, F-8 or fewer. A) +3 STA +1 CHA, B ) +2 STA +1 CHA, C) +1 STA 3) Do the Beginner Bodyweight Workout 12 Times. A-12, B-9, C-6, D-5, F-4 or fewer. A) +2 STR +1 DEX, B ) +1 STR +1 DEX, C) +1 DEX Life Quest: Save 50% of the money we need for Christmas ($300) Sick and tired of saving up a little starting around thanksgiving and feeling guilty because I bought extra lights for the house! Start early, get $600 in the bank, and enjoy Christmas! A - $300, B-$225, C-$150, D-$75, F-<$75 A) +2 WIS B ) +1 WIS C) +1 WIS

Sorry guys, late to the party, but jumping in anyway. (It'll be a 5-week challenge now... I shoulda joined earlier ) Introduction Allow me to introduce myself:I'm Rutger, 26years old, coming from Belgium. I have a history of losing and gaining weight. I followed weightwatchers for a few months... twice. First went from 103kg to 85kg, then back up to 99kg. The second time I went from 99kg to 79kg back to 97.7kg. I am currently already training and adjusting my diet, and I weigh around 92.7kg now I work a desk job, so that's another challenge to overcome! Main Quest I want to weight around 85kg at the end of this year. Quest 1 Do the beginner bodyweight workout 3 times a week. No excuses. Measurement: A=3 times a week, B=2 times a week, C=1 time per weekRewards: A= +3 STR, +1STA, B=+2STR, C=+1STR Quest 2 In between the bodyweight excercises, go do some interval training. (5min jog, 30s sprint, 2min walk, 30s sprint, etc.. 6 times, and a 5min jog at the end.)Bad weather? Go to the gym and do 30min of cardio, at low watt but high speed. (thank you gym membership that I rarely use) Measurements: A=3 times a week, B=2 times a week, C=1 time per week.Rewards: A=+3STA, B=+2STa, C=+1STA Quest 3 Try to eat more paleo. And not "overeat yourself paleo". Plenty of recipes to find on the interwebs anyway. Measurements: A=all meals/snacks paleo. B= 2/3rd of my meals/snacks paleo. C=1/3rd of my meals/snacks paleo.Rewards: A=+3WIS,+2CON, B=+1WIS, +1CON, C=+1CON Life Quest Now this is a bit weird. I want to convince as many people as possible to support me in my quests for a healthier life.This includes my friends: Don't force crisps/junkfood and beer upon me, If I decide to have some, it has to be my decision. My family: at family dinners they'll have to understand I'll eat at much paleo as possible. Sure I'll eat the steak and vegetables, but not the fries, mom/sister/etcMy GF: Have her to join my ways. And perhaps join this site as well. But it's much easier when the 2 of us live the same lifestyle. Measurements: A= all 3 groups, B = 2 groups, C= 1 groupRewards: A= +3CHA, B=+2CHA, C=+1CHA Motivation I've always had troubles with self esteem, and confidence. If I become healthier, I'll become more energetic. If I become fitter, my appearance will improve, which automatically will make other people treat me better (Horrible, but the world is as it is). That way I can believe in myself again. And I'll be rolling towards new challenges, in a positive snowball effect.Also, looking good naked = win.

All children, except one, grow up. However, some of them grow up quite a bit less than the others. This was the case for Lalie. This does not refer solely to stature, although she did seem to have gone 'round the corner the day that height was passed out to all the other elves. For she continued to find joy in the things that others of her age had long left behind. Dress-up (cosplay) and pretend (tabletop gaming), Star Wars and comic books--these were her constant, faithful friends. They stayed with her through many illnesses and injuries that destroyed her health. However, there was another friend, a best friend, who had known Lalie long before she had met these new friends. And while she continued to play with all of her friends, she looked to her best friend when she set about trying to put herself back together again. He is Peter Pan, you know, dear reader, and Lalie decided that she also wanted to be the Pan. Fortunately, in the delightful cinematic feature Hook Tootles enumerated the three qualities most essential to being the Pan: "Got to fight! Got to fly! Got to crow!" Lalie decided that she would start with fighting. She would fight all of the nasty things that had been done to her or that she had been made to do, and she would fit her life the way that was best, just like being fitted for your tree. Main Goal: To get back in good enough shape to go hiking with a friend. Hopefully the weather might start cooling off soon, so in six weeks it might be bearable to be outside in long pants and sleeves. I am too allergic to poison ivy to be willing to go in shorts. To complete this goal, I will need better endurance, and I will need to start having some strength again so that I can catch myself without injury if I slip or trip on something. I will also need to be in the habit of eating enough to give me energy through the whole day. Sub-Quest #1: Eat at least 1500 calories per day. I am still breaking free of my mother's weight loss lifestyle that the rest of the family had to follow along with her. I'd been eating reduced fat or fat free foods for most of my life and, over the past five or six years, had to stop cooking a lot of dishes I liked because she said they would be too fattening. So I ended up getting probably around 700-800 calories on the days that I didn't skip any meals because there just wasn't anything that seemed worth the time and effort to eat. Now that I have moved out I can cook whatever I want, and my life has improved drastically. But, I am still working on eating enough every day. My BMR is probably about 1350 and my TDEE is probably about 1700. 1500 seems like a healthy minimum goal. A bit over 1700 would be even better because I am wanting to build some strength, but I need to get in the habit of eating over starvation mode enough before I can develop the habit of eating to build muscle. First things first. I have found some easy, high-calorie recipes that I can keep on hand or whip up quickly if I realize I need more. A - Eat 1500+ calories every day of the challenge. B - Eat 1500+ calories 6 days per week of the challenge. C - Eat 1500+ calories 5 days per week of the challenge. Sub-Quest #2: Complete 2-3 circuits of the BBWW 3 days per week. Currently I can get through 2 with extra resting on the second one, but I'm hoping I'll be able to increase it to three by the end of the challenge. A - Complete BBWW 3 days of the week. B - Complete BBWW 2 days of the week. C - Complete BBWW 1 day of the week. Sub-Quest #3: Do the route I like to walk/run twice a week. Ideally three, but due to Things I don't know if I could sustain that goal across six weeks, so I'm not penalizing myself for only getting in two. A - Do the route 2 days of the week. B - Do the full route 1 day and part of it the second day. C - Do the full route 1 day or do it partially 2 days. The Allergy Contingency: I have severe year-round allergies, and they've been bothering me more lately. I have found that, if I notice what's going on in time, there are precautions I can take to help prevent a throat or sinus infection from developing from my allergies. I have also noticed that trying to grit my teeth and power through the symptoms just makes me get sick faster. In order not to get sick, this plan needs an allergy contingency. If I notice that I have a sore throat and/or cough from drainage, and/or a fever up to 99.5 degrees F, and I have already used my two rest days for the week, I may replace that day's workout with at least 30 minutes of dedicated stretching followed by anti-symptom warfare. I should not penalize myself for tending to my health. Frequent necessity of the Allergy Contingency will result in allocation of attribute points to Wisdom instead of a physical attribute. A fever higher than 99.5F probably means that I am sick from actual germs and need to put the challenge on hold while I go see a doctor. Progress Week 1: A - BBWW x3 - Walk/run favorite route x2 - 1500+ calories per day x7 - Allergy Contingency Invocation x0 Week 2: A - BBWW x3 - Walk/run favorite route x2 - 1500+ calories per day x7 - Allergy Contingency Invocation x0 Week 3: B - BBWW x2 - Walk/run favorite route x1 - 1500+ calories per day x7 - Allergy Contingency Invocation x1 - Staff + stretching x1 Week 4: B - BBWW x2 - Walk/run favorite route x0 - Staff + stretching x1 - 1500+ calories per day x7 - Allergy Contingency Invocation x1 Week 5: A - BBWW x2 - Walk 30 min + staff + stretching x2 - 1500+ calories per day x7 - Allergy Contingency Invocation x2 Week 6: B - BBWW x2 - Walk + staff x2 - 1500+ calories per day x7 - Allergy Contingency Invocation x0

Main Quest: Lose 10 pounds. (I know this doesn't sound like a lot for this amount of time, but I've never lost weight at faster than 1lb/week. And with strength training... I might even go up!) Do 3 Dumbbell L2 workouts every week Follow Somersize L1 diet rules By the end of 6 weeks be drinking at least 1.5L of water every dayI'm going to tell you all a secret. Yeah, my goal is to start losing weight in this challenge. But my real quest? My someday quest? Be able to cosplay Ms. Marvel (Carol) or She-Hulk and be badass at it. Side quest: Go to one Meetup event every other week.Motivation: I have been fat my entire life. And I've felt bad about it my entire life. My mother just died, and I didn't get to ask her if she was proud of me. My dad said she was. That she always was. I want to be proud of me, too.

It was hard deciding to join this challenge, because I am so consumed with feelings of failure that I worry I'm just setting myself up for more of the same. But you are all so awesome that I'm taking the leap anyway. I've been depressed almost my whole life and it's never been worse. I have almost completely isolated myself. can't work anymore and I have a young daughter who's going to start noticing pretty soon. I'm on meds, which don't work, and I've just started a really difficult elimination diet to rule out food allergies, but I've been fighting this so long - and now I'm starting to not care anymore whether I get better. That's really, really scary. So. My main quest I want to get a handle on the depression that is ruling my life. My goals 1. I will reach out to a friend at least once a week. 2. I will walk two miles at least 5x/week. (Edit 10/5: I've been walking three miles a day now for more than a week. Woot!) 3. I will stick to the elimination diet that will help me find out whether I have a food allergy. My life quest I will find five things every day to be thankful for. My motivation I want to be truly happy for the first time in my life, for myself and for my family. My hope That I will meet people through this challenge who can help me find my way.

Introduction: Growing up, I was always skinny, but not fit. I had horrible eating habits, but never seemed to gain weight. Now, at 37, I'm almost 240 lbs and 5'10" I want to do fun stuff on the weekends like rock climbing and biking and paintball, but right now, I'm so out of shape, I have trouble walking up a couple flights of stairs without being winded. Goal: Fit into a size 34 by the end of the year Side quest 1: I have trouble with junk food, so do not indulge in junk food during the challenge at all. A = 0 days B = 3 days C = 6 days A = 3CON B= 2CON C = 1CON Side Quest 2: At the end of the challenge, I'm going to see my girlfriend in Vegas, and I want to look good naked. So, weight train 4 days/week (body weight workout at first, and then move into the gym as I progress) A = 24 days B = 20 days C = 17 days A = 4STR B = 3STR C = 1STR Side Quest 3: Eat a fruit or veggie Side Quest 3: Learn to love veggies. Its that simple. I grew up in a meat and potatoes house, where the potatoes were mashed and coated in butter and gravy (or, meat juice, if you prefer). So, I will cook with a new veggie each week. Week one will be the hardest, I think. That's going to be "Learn to love Kale" week.... A = 6 new veggies B = 5 new veggies C = 4 new Veggies A = 3CON 3CHA 2WIS B= 2CON 2CHA 1WIS C= 1CON 1CHA Motivation: This one might be the easiest. My 10 year old is heading down a very dangerous path because he's watched dad make poor food choice after poor food choice. I'm hoping (praying, really) that as I'm cooking healthier, and we are eating healthier, that he will learn to make good choices, and not end up having the problems later in life that so many of us have right now.

"It's time," LazyDragon thought to himself, "It's time to take action and like the fabled Chris Pratt, lose the extra weight, become strong and maintain a healthy lifestyle." With unexpected fervor and enthusiasm LazyDragon vowed to follow a plan to the letter and give it his all... And so he did for three days. Little did he realize that a witch had cursed the land so that those who lived a sedentary lifestyle could not stroll immediately into the training grounds and lift weight with the same proficiency as proven warriors and ferocious Valkyries. Undaunted by a measure of DOMS previously unknown to this clerkly individual, LazyDragon continued to train faithfully until... something prompted him to seek the advice of a healer. And so it was the healer discovered that LazyDragon had been cursed by Rhadomyolysis and would remain in the care of the healers for over a week banned from exercise for a months time while being subjected to an ungodly amount of fluids to flush the curses poison from his blood. A month passes, LazyDragon researched the curse and believes he knows how to break it, only time will tell... Main Quest: Building a foundation for success 1) Exercise: Complete 4-Week Novice Program from Men's Fitness, extending the the total body portion to 3-weeks in length instead of 1. 2) Diet: Track Macro-Nutrients using myfitnesspal, aiming at .9 grams of protein per lbs of lean body mass and following 4hb low carb diet otherwise. 3) Cool-down and Recovery: Drink at least 3 liters of water per day, perform cool down stretching and take a ~10 minute ice cold shower post workouts. Life Side Quest: Keep engaged with SCMP designation course 1) Submit assignments on time and contribute to forums early in the week instead of the last minute. Fitness Side Quest: 1) Attend Moksha hot yoga once a week Motivation: This is my chance. I turn 30 this year and I have never been in the shape I'd like to be. I remember how I enjoyed being the strong one in my group of friends and I remember once when having to fill out my body type on a form I wasn't sure what to pick and my wife said Muscular like it was a no brainier. I'd like to feel that way again and I want to enjoy my 30's with the confidence and benefits that being in great shape brings.

Hello Level 1 Rebels!! A small intro: I'll be honest I think I gave a small intro about myself a few years ago and for some unknown reason didn't do the follow up, maybe it was a lack of commitment or some not so smart goals. Here I am though with some new and more achievable goals, and an upcomming year of school stress that will need to be directed in a postive and productive direction!! I'm 25 years old and working on my 3rd college diploma. After a few years in the business industry, I was losing my mind sitting at a desk everyday feeling like I should be contributing more to society or in someway making more of a difference than just doing mundane data entry in an office with no windows. I'm now in my 2nd year of an Environmental Technician program and it's pretty awesome! MAIN QUEST: Since I can no longer consider my self a freshman, I need to start avoiding the freshman 5 - 20!!! Each school year I vow to keep up the gym habits and avoid the cafeteria lunch habits. So with your help this will be the year that I start breaking the bad habits and making better healthier ones! Since this Main Quest will carry me to the end of April, I'm also throwing in a second quest of the ever so mystical pull up, I hope to achieve this second quest while working towards my Main Quest. Specific Mission 1: 3 days, a week stretch for 10 minutes in the morning. I'm choosing this goal because as a student I spend a lot of time sitting a desk, hunched over text books and binders, when I wak up in the mornings I'm stiff, tired and unmotivated. I love the feeling of stretching! So what better way to start the long days in class than with something that feels great and gets me moving. A+= more than 30minutes of morning stretching over 3 or more mornings. A = 3 days a week, 10 minutes per session (30minutes over 3 mornings) B = 20 minutes a week C = anything less than 20 minutes but more than 10minutes Specific Mission 2: Maximum 2 mugs of caffine per day!! Some lectures are hard to get through but liters of tea and coffee are NOT the answer, I will always love my first cup of tea in the morning (plus its usually some type of green tea), sometimes a cup of coffee or tea late in the afternoon or early evening is necessary. The idea here will be to drink more water and eat healthy snacks instead of running to the cafeteria for that extra shot of caffine. A = less than or equal to 2/day B = 2/day + 1 or 2 extra a week C = 2/day + 3 or 4 extra a week Specific Mission 3: Maintain 3 workouts a week. I'm doing this already but I know that as we get further into the school year my motivation will be on a steady downhill slope and skipping exercise will be easier justified when the studying AND the snow begin to pile up. Even if it's only 30 minutes it always makes me feel better than if I skip them. A= 3+ workouts 3+hours/week B= 2 - 3 workouts 1.5 - 2.5 hours/week C = 1 - 2 workouts 0.5 - 1 hour/week So there it all is, breaking some bad habits, building new healthy ones, and giving up on freshman excuses. Good luck to the rest of you newbs and level 1's, I look forward to seeing where this takes all of us and look forward to working together with many of you to level up our lives.

In truth, I started my quest on July 9th, 2014. However, since I wasn't sure if I was ready to stick to it, I've kept this information as my computer background up until now. I've been bedridden for the past year because of major joint deterioration due to very active RA. I want to get a hold of my health again. I want to not be afraid to risk taking a job in fear of not being able to pull my weight because of my illness. I don't want this disease to define who I am, because for a while, it has. Measurements: Starting weight: 245lbs Current weight: 230 -> 225 -> 220 Height: 5'9.5" Fat Percentage: 48.5% Muscle Percentage: ? neck:15" bust: 46.5" waist: 42" waist in corset: 39" stomach: 50" hips: 49" wrist: 7" calf: 19.5" upper thigh: 28.5" lower/mid thigh: 22" forearm: 11.5" upper-arm: 15.5" Main Quest: Medical Remission of Rheumatoid Arthritis Side quest: Lose 65 lbs (200lbs by my Birthday December 27th). October 2, 2014: Showing signs of medical remission, under doctor's watch and am beginning to taper off the strongest of medications. Lowering dosage by .1 ml every three months unless told otherwise. *DANCEDANCE* Quest 1: Do something productive every day. AKA. Fight a boss a week. WEEK THREE Productivity! Goal: CLEAN 50% of bedroom : From the bed... to the door! .......until my toes can touch the floor. 1. trash stuff 2. deal with laundry 3. organize stuff (sort through those boxes, yo). Quest 2: Nutritional overhaul. Edit: Adjusted my macronutrients so that I can actually hit my calorie goal. Protein: Between 80-90g Carbs: Between 100-120g Fat: Less than 40g Protein: Between 100g and 130g Carbs: Between 100g and 130g (lee-way for carb-rich veggies and fruits) Fat: Between 50g and 70g fat Sugar: Up to 50g of sugar (under 25g for non-fructose derived) Eat more whole foods, not processed. Quest 3: Exercise at least 3 days out of the week. This accounts for any sort of focused exercise; squats, leg lifts, the BBW workout, or sessions at the gym (among others). WEEK ONE WEEK TWO WEEK THREE WEEK FOUR WEEK FIVE WEEK SIX

Hello, fellow nerds! I'm Lilia and this is my first challenge. I am a few days late, but I figured that it's better to join the challenge a few days late than wait for the next one. I am a 22-year old girl and I've always been chubby. In my mind, the thought of sports has usually been connected to a lot of shame - being slower or weaker than others or being the last one to be picked to a sports team. Failing. However, my way of thinking is changing. I have finally realized that it is fruitless to compare myself to others. I can improve and be stronger than I was yesterday! I believe that I can find a sports activity that I really look forward to doing. I'm currently doing my exchange studies in Amsterdam. I want to enjoy my time here, party and get more confident in being around new people - however, I also want to feel happy, healthy and comfortable in my own skin. I am trying to find a balace between the social aspect of the exchange student life (aka partying), healthy eating and exercise. Main quest: Make healthy habits a normal part of my life. I have tried strict diets before and failed miserably. The focus on my first challenge is therefore on building healthy habits that last. I want to create a solid foundation for a healthy life! During the next six weeks I want to increase both my mental and physical strength. Side quests 1) Go to gym two times a week. I want to create a habit of going to a gym. I am looking forward to tracking my process and seeing myself get stronger! 2) Go for a 10-minute walk every day. The 10-minute walk is more about building a healthy habit than actually excercising. I want to overcome the difficulty of starting - of getting out of that front door. My quest is to repeat this every day for the next six weeks. No excuses. The walk can be longer than 10 minutes if I'm the mood for walking. 3) Eat vegetables or fruits daily I want to be the kind of person who eats vegetables and fruits daily. I am changing my eating habits towards a mostly-paleo diet and a day without veggies or fruits would be a miserable failure. Life quest A trip to a new city alone. I love travelling and have spent countless hours reading blog posts about people who travel for extended periods of time. I have never really travelled alone and now it's time to challenge myself. The most scary part for me is the social part of travelling - will I find people to hang out with? Will they accept me to their company? I really want to challenge myself and go to a new city alone because then I'm going to have to socialize with new people. My motivation I want to feel happy, healthy and comfortable in my own skin. I want to be stronger and have more energy. I want to feel confident (and look good) naked. A big motivation for me is the fact that I'm now away from home: I'm going back on christmas and by then I'd love to look and feel better than I looked and felt like when I left. My overall goal is an increase in my strength combined with a decrease in my measurements I want to change my thinking and learn to do things I thought were impossible for me: for example, I want to be able to do a pull-up one day! I'm a newbie at this forum and writing this post has not been easy. However, the only way to improve is to step out of my comfort zone. I need a positive community to make lasting changes in my habits - thus, I need to be brave enough to write here and commit to a challenge. I look forward to chatting with you all!

Introduction : I am a 176lb skinny fat 40 year old dad ..... Once apon a time I rode Downhill Mountain bikes, I climbed, I mountaineered, I was lean and fast and I want that back ... I have currently lost 20lbs and estimate I have another 14lbs to go to get under 20% body fat. Once I have accomplished that I want to Build muscle and strength and general fitness through doing weight training mixed with intensive cardio ... Oh and break my habit for living on packets of crisps (chips) and coke Main Quest: Lower Bodyfat to less than 20%, do a pull-up and get a good technique in strength training Quest 1: Strength: I am still in a calorie deficit, so the workout is to maintain muscle and teach me good technique for when I start to bulk A - Full body workout - every other day B - Full body workout - 3 days a week C - Full body workout - 2 days a week Quest 2: Cardio: 3 mile walk each work day lunch time to the shop and back A - 5 days a week B - 3-4 days a week C - 1-2 days a week Quest 3 - Diet: I am addicted to Coke and drink far too much of it (although recently its diet coke its potentially still bad for me) so it has to go I want to reduce the amount of coke I drink to 6 cans or less a week A - 0-6 cans a week B - 7-9 cans a week C - 10-14 cans a week Side Quest: I really want to be SSCP certified, so need to stop being lazy and start reading and learning A - 1 chapter a week B - 1 chapter every 2 weeks C - 1 chapter every 3 weeks Motivation: I have 2 motivations .... the 1st is purely vain, I want to be able to take my top off at the pool when I go swimming with my daughter and not feel embarrassed my my manboobs and skinny arms ..... and secondly, I want to be a child again, I loved to play, I want to run and jump and cycle and swim and lift heavy things and punch things and play !

Main Quest: Go backpacking at the beginning of Summer 2015 A little over five years ago, I started my senior wrestling season in the best shape of my life. I had gone to a two week camp, followed immediately by a 60-mile backpacking trip in New Mexico. Even though I was still an awkward nerd, I felt great going into that year because I not only had I accomplished something I never thought I could, I had seen things that not many people get the chance to. I fell in love with mountains (I'm from Dallas, so they were always a mystery to me), and especially hiking and backpacking. But that was the last backpacking trip I ever went on. After gaining about 100 lbs in college I've lost most of my stamina, not to mention the joint pain I've brought on myself. Now I'm in Wonderful Wyoming for the next 4-5 years, and I refuse to live in such a beautiful state and keep myself in bad shape. I want to get back outside and take advantage of my environment. ...plus I looked really good in backpacking condition, and sometimes we're allowed to be a little vain... Quest 1: Eat full Paleo dinner 4x/wk +1 CON A = 5 successful weeks, full points; B = 4 weeks, 2/3 points; C = 3 weeks, 1/3 points Quest 2: Do full bodyweight workout out every other day +1 STR, +1 STA A = 18 workouts, on schedule; B = 14-18 workouts, on/off schedule; 9-14 workouts, on/off schedule Quest 3: No fast food +1 CON A = 0 slips; B = 1 slip; C = 2 slips Life Quest: Clean house every weekend +1 WIS All or nothing.

I started a challenge last time but I failed due to my inability to deal with emotional problems without hiding in bed and eating junk food. So that is the basis for my challenge. It is about getting back out there and to learn to deal with problems in a more constructive way. I have learned that there is more to the challenge than what I do; but there are external influences. All of this I aim to challenge myself with. It will be similar to my first challenge but with the lessons learned. I ventured out not being properly equipped and had to run back to safety. This is not about beginning my journey but my training to begin my journey. Main Quest To develop a proper habit. To keep going even when my mind tells me that hiding from the world is better. So to deal with emotional issues in a more effective way but to understand my brain needs some love too. Quest 1 - To go to the gym at least once per week. This is regardless of what my brain wants me to do. No matter how long I go for there needs to be one visit. This might not seem like a lot but if I can go once I can go more. Total gym visits: 6+ = A; 5 = B 4 = C 3 = D 2 or 1 = F Quest 2 - To eat better and not comfort eat This might be harder. My last challenge I started out already eating healthy. So my challenge is to cut out all the rubbish and get back to all the lovely fruit and veg. I'm going to be structured about this and not go cold turkey. So: Week 1: 5 portions of junk food Week 2: 4 portions of junk food Week 3: 3 portions of junk food Week 4: 2 portions of junk food Week 5: 1 portions of junk food Week 6: No junk food If I manage to stay within the limits = A If I go over = F Quest 3 - Do a set of push ups four times a week This is a little mix of building a habit of working out and wanting to improve my push ups. Plus it gives me a more specific fitness challenge that won't take much time out of my life so no excuse! Total sets over challenge: 24: A 18-23: B 12-17: C 6-11: D > 6: F Life Quest I can't just rely on being fit and healthy to survive. I need brain power too. I've let myself go education wise and have gotten quite lazy. I also want to go back to education and possibly get my masters or something. At any rate I used to love learning and want to get back to learning again. This will help improve myself by giving me more knowledge and build up a habit to make it easier if I go back to education. And even if I don't learning stuff is good. I challenge myself to spending at least 1 hour a week learning something more. Obviously it may end up being more but it has to be at least an hour. This is a manageable chunk of time. I can give up and hour of laziness a week to better myself. I haven't got a list of things I want to learn but it will range from current affairs to subjects I wouldn't necessarily think of. Total hours: 6+ = A 5 = B 4 = C 3 = D > 3 = F Motivation I hope the theme of my challenge is obvious. It is about dealing with my life in a more pro-active way and become the person I would like to be. To stop letting things that upset or stress me get in the way of my life. I'm starting this challenge again small. It isn't because my last challenge was too difficult but it is easier to ignore. If it is smaller chunks even if something does get in the way it will be easier to motivate myself to keep going. It isn't about the quantity but just getting out there and doing something, no matter how small, every week. Not just the weeks I want to.

INTRODUCTION & MOTIVATION: I know I'm late... but I almost didn't join this challenge because I couldn't think of a creative or funny enough introduction (that gives you a good idea of how insignificant my excuse needs to be to avoid stepping out of my comfort zone). “I’ll join the next challenge,†I thought, “after I've written a witty introduction and thoroughly planned out my quests and rewards.†Story of my life. I am the prime example of someone who talks the talk but doesn't walk the walk. I’m all planning and no action. I have read the books and follow the blogs... I watch the Summits and listen to the podcasts... all with this delusional mindset of ‘that won’t happen to me’. Well... it’s happening to me. I need to accept reality... before it slaps me in the face. My body hasn't been broken yet... but it's getting there. My blood pressure is high. Not high enough to be a huge concern... but it’s getting there. My knees hurt from carrying around so much extra weight. Not enough to prevent me from doing things... but it’s getting there. My mood and anxiety level fluctuates dramatically with my food choices. Not enough that it has affected my relationships... but it’s getting there. It’s time to walk the walk. No more excuses. No more planning. I know what I need to do... I just need to do it. More importantly, I need to be honest with myself about how badly I need to do it. It's not just about wanting to lose weight or look better anymore. My body is starting to fall apart... but if I start now, it's not too late to fix it. MAIN QUEST: Get below 200 lbs. I can't remember the last time I weighed less than 200 lbs. I feel like that will be the, “if I take one more step, it'll be the farthest away from home I've ever been,†moment for me. I am currently hovering around 222. Over 20 lbs in 6 weeks is an ambitious goal... and I know it may need to stretch into the next 6 Week Challenge... but I'm going to shoot for it like this is the only chance I get. QUEST ONE: “A Journey of a Thousand Miles...†- Walk 50,000 steps each week I simply need to move more. I overwhelm myself trying to decide if I want to try running, lifting weights, doing yoga, joining a martial arts class, or all of the above. I use my indecision as an excuse to not do anything. Walking is free, easy on the body, no instructions needed. A: 50,000 steps or more B: 30,000 – 49,999 steps C: 29,999 steps or less QUEST TWO: “Po-ta-toes...†- Eat less than 350 grams of carbs per week Actually, potatoes won't count towards the 350 grams. I'm not going to count any fruits, vegetables, or tubers for this challenge. Simply cutting back on grains, sugar, and legumes will be hard enough. A: 350 grams or less B: 351 – 400 grams C: 401 grams or more QUEST THREE: “You are getting sleeeepy...†- Prioritize sleep Sleep needs to be my #1 priority. I feel like it is even more important to my health than eating right and exercising. Without enough sleep, I have absolutely no desire to make good choices and I become a cranky, emotional wreck. On week nights, my most important quest will be getting to bed on time. A: 5 nights B: 4 nights C: 3 nights LIFE QUEST: “The boob tube...†- Cut back on TV time It is so easy to watch “just one more episode†on Netflix. I don't know what I plan to do with my extra time... read more, do a puzzle, take a nap... it doesn't really matter as long as I cut back on how much time each week I spend staring at the boob tube. A: 7 hours or less B: 8-10 hours C: 11 hours or more

Winter is coming, and testing times lie ahead. Though the keep seems secure there are enemies within and without the gates. Even among the clan itself not all are to be trusted. The demands of the king's men grow ever more onerous- the work that must be done to keep it all together is unceasing. Your progeny are growing strong but still require your guidance. And this is the year when you have decided to undergo the trials and rise within the guild of Givers of Universal Speech. But you will not yield. Main Quest: to remain fit and strong during a year when adding an intense course of study to my already busy work and family life is going to make things hectic and stressful at times; to be able to come out the other side next May without having regained the weight I've lost over the last two years, or fall out of the fitnesss habit. Quest 1: to do (variations on) the beginners' bodyweight workout 3-4 times a week. Quest 2: to do one HIIT session each week. Quest 3: to eat 'paleo' (I have my doubts about the wisdom of the tag, but still) from Sunday evening to Saturday morning. I am not including in my definition of 'paleo' either pulses or cheese. I am including all forms of alcohol. I'm in two minds about dark chocolate. Note to quest 1: I have already been doing this for nearly two weeks, and I'm making progress. I want to do a pull up, so I've been including inverted rows and dips. I dont have any dumb-bells so I'm not really doing the rows. Tend to do stepups as a warmup if at home, or if I hike to my nearby forest park and use the wooden gym there I use the walk there as the warmup. Note to quest 2: I run. In fact a bet which I won/lost obliged me to do the Madrid half-marathon last year, and that was really when I got started taking it all seriously. My pbs are nothing to write home about, but they are already beyond my original goals. For what it's worth- HM 1:55:38, 10k 54:24, 5k 24:57. One thing I haven't done is much structured speedwork. I'm hoping to see good results from adding HIIT to one long and one or two easy runs a week, without getting injured (I have an Achiles niggle). Note to quest 3: I am 182cm and currently 88.9kg, 38 years old. I've lost 20kg over the last two years or so. This puts me at 26.8 BMI, which is still 'overweight'. I don't really give much credence to the BMI- I mean, it says that at 62 kilos I'd still be within my healthy range! That just seems absurd to me, I haven't weighed that since I was about 12! When I was 22 I was backpacking around South America on a budget, hiking often, playing football (soccer) oftenish, eating badly and partying hard...Colombian style you know. I never weighed less than I think about 85 kilos. My wife is currently severely overweight, to look at anyway, and pretty inactive- but her BMI is only 27. But anyway, I'm curious to see what a supposedly healthy BMI looks like. So thats a shade under 83kg for me. So, cutting down on carbs, and taking my coffee black with no sugar (I drink like 3 or 4 coffees a day) made a really big difference when I started doing that around last December. The weekend stipulation is because basically Saturday lunchtime, Saturday dinnertime and Sunday lunchtime are very often social occasions, and I'm going to eat what people have cooked and what people are eating- just not to excess. The same goes for booze. I live in Madrid in Spain, and this is a culture where beer and wine are part of everyday life- though drunkenness is rare. OK so here we go. The keep must stand. You, as master of the keep must find a way through the coming turmoil without losing your hard won character attributes. Fortitude must be your watchword. Some may doubt your quest can be achieved, many others have other goals for you that will hinder your progress. You will not yield.

Since I did not complete the challenge during the last round, I decided to do an Epic redo. Next Spring will be one of those "big" birthdays for me and I decided to take on something epic, thanks in part to Steve's Epic article. I decided to sign up for an obstacle course challenge called the "Tough Mountain Challenge" to take place in July. It will require that I be fitter, faster, stronger, leaner and meaner than I am now . This 6 week challenge will get me closer to this goal. In addition, because of my fascination with Sarah Connor, I will continue my quest to do a chin up/pull-up in the next 6 months. My Main quest: Become fitter and stronger in the next 6 weeks. I will use the following to gauge my progress: time to walk 1.8 mile loop, # of push-ups in a minute, # of squats in a minute, time I can hold a plank, # of burpees in a minute, sit and reach and balance and measurements (upper arm, chest, waist, hips, thigh and calf). Quest 1 Strength training 3 times a week including the Level 1 pull-up/chin up exercises such as the Bent Over Dumb Bell Row Grading 3 times -A, 2 times - B, 1 time - C, 0 - F Quest 2 Exercise - cardio - 30 minute cardio sessions 3 times per week; starting week 4 - 10 minutes of movement every day. Grading 3 times -A, 2 times - B, 1 time - C, 0 - F; Grading 6-7 days a week - A, 4-5 days - B, 3-2 days - C, 1 day - D, 0 days - F Quest 3 Track food intake and exercise in MyFitnessPal every day. This is so I can work at reducing sugar and processed food. Grading 6-7 days a week - A, 4-5 days - B, 3-2 days - C, 1 day - D, 0 days - F Life Quest: Get a will written. (Kinda morbid, but really should have had this done years ago). side quest: During the last challenge, I figured out I can still do a handstand - it wasn't pretty but I did it. This time - I want to learn to hold it for 10 seconds.

First-timer here, been reading NF on and off for a while, but new to the forums. Not entirely sure if this is going to be my thing or not, but no way to find out but to try it out. I'm a 32-year-old grad student (coming into my 9th year in my Ph.D. program, gross), trying to finish my degree and get a job already so that I can properly support my family (wife and 9-month-old son) and, especially, move out of our current crappy apartment. On the fitness side of things, I've never been especially fit, and my weight's been creeping up and my waist expanding for some time; I'm 5'9", currently about 180 lbs, and outgrowing my 34" pants. I've started various efforts at getting into exercise routines over the past couple years, but tend to fall off of them for when reason or another after a month or two - mild injuries, losing access to facilities, just being too busy and skipping it for a week and then not starting back up, and so on. So this time around, I'm trying to establish a good routine of incorporating some form of workout into my regular life, looking at it as a basis for establishing better habits/scheduling/organization in general, which are definitely things I'm going to need to do to finish my degree promptly, perform well in whatever job I find, and manage life as a bona fide adult in general. It should also have the more immediate benefits of providing a start on my general fitness goals and improving my focus, concentration, and general mental performance. Main quest: Graduate and find a job. Main fitness-related quest: Slim down enough that I don't need to buy bigger clothes, and strengthen up enough that carrying my son around doesn't become too difficult as he gets bigger. Six-week goals: Exercise three days a week, preferably on a set schedule (MWF mornings, ~7AM) to help habituate to it; moving one workout to a different day/time is preferable to skipping it entirely, though. For now, workouts are a walk/jog to a local park, where I'm doing the beginning bodyweight workout, slightly modified (inverted rows on a bar instead of dumbell rows, and I've been skipping the jumping jacks, though I may add them back). On off-days, fill the same time slot with stretching and general mobility practice; no set routine for this, just spending some time moving around and seeing how things feel. Cut beer consumption to 2 beers (24 oz) per day on average. This will help with the fat loss goal as well as breaking out of some related unproductive patterns (like trying to get work done over lunch+beer), and hopefully lowering my blood pressure (which has also recently been getting worryingly high) and improving my sleep. Bring lunch from home at least 3 days per week. This goes along with the beer one, as it removes some of the temptation of the 3-beer "working" lunch, and promotes a healthier diet to boot. Life quest: Apply for at least one job. Motivation: Getting my family into a stable, comfortable living situation where we don't have to really on my parents for money. Perhaps more importantly, proving to myself that I am actually capable of acting like a grown-up.

Introduction I've tried to compete challenges in the past without much success, I'm hoping by simplifying my goals and working more on establishing good habits I can be successful this time. Additionally, I paid for the Academy when it first opened and haven't done much work on it until the past few weeks. The new quests feature has proven to be just the thing I needed to get up and going. Unfortunately work this week has been crazy so I'm just now getting around to writing my intro post - although I've been doing well on my goals all week. Main Quest Continue working my way through the Nerd Fitness Academy and getting my fitness activities back on track. Quest 1: Maintain a food diary each day for the duration of the challenge. I'm not setting any specific calorie goals or anything, although I will probably be using myfitnesspal to keep track of everything so there will be a "goal" even if I don't pay much attention to it. The main thing I'm hoping to accomplish is being more mindful of what I'm eating, and to reduce snacking. Logging what I eat has proven effective at this in the past, I'm hoping this challenge gets me back in the habit of it. Quest 2: Complete a minimum of 5 minutes of walking (or other intentional physical activity) each day. I had been doing this for nearly a week before the challenge began and like the way it feels so I decided to make it one of my official goals. There have already been a few days where I would have normally said I was too tired/lazy to walk where I've gone out and put in 30-60 minutes of walking. Quest 3: By the end of the challenge complete the following Nerd Fitness Academy quests: Fitness: Warm It UpFitness: Cool It DownFitness: Schedule Workout RemindersFitness: Complete the Recruit WorkoutI'm certain I will complete other quests along the way, but these are the big fitness ones I want to complete in my effort to get things back on track fitness wise. Life Quest: Track spending through the challenge. I recently started a new job and moved back in with my parents. I'm working on finding a new place to live, but it's going to take some serious budgeting to pull it off. Motivation: My life over the past year has been very busy and complicated and as a result I've fallen off the fitness wagon I was on about a year ago. I liked the way I felt then, and could see my progress. I'm hoping that since work (and by my extension my life) has stabilized a litte more as of late I can get back on track and headed in the right direction again.

Hello, all! I hope I'm not too late I joined Nerd Fitness almost exactly a year ago, and as I always have in life, found excuses to avoid keeping to my word. However, time went on without me, and no matter what happened, I stayed the same. I come back a year later the same weight and no progress made. I recently moved to Texas and there are so many things I have planned for my new life here, and they include being healthier and providing an example to my 3 year old son. I don't want him to hit adulthood and have to try and fix a lifetime of bad habits, but develop good ones early on in life by watching me. So, I've posted before, but I'm most certainly still a noob. I keep thinking about where I could be now if I had kept up with this from last year, but I can't look back anymore. I spend so much time looking back at when I've tripped, and haven't looked forward. It is time to change that. I know that I'm worth it. And I know that the effort is worth it to me to be around, and capable of enjoying life, for my son. I don't want him to have to take care of me later in life because I wasn't strong enough to get my health in check when I have the capability. Main Quest : Re-focus. Turn attention towards fitness, self-care, health, family, and away from bad food, laziness, disrepecting myself, and consuming my time with the internet. Quest #1 - Track my food and quit pretending that if I don't write it down, that it won't affect my progress. This has been my biggest downfall, and I can't seem to keep my logging momentum going for more than a week at a time. I'm also very bad at just not tracking something and then acting surprised at weigh-in. Quest #2 - Find a physical activity that I enjoy and can easily do in my house or on my property. We have a large enough chunk of land that I ought to be able to find a few things, and places, to enjoy something physically active. Quest #3 - Take 30 minutes daily for myself. I get so caught up with my home business and taking care of my family that I often neglet myself. This can include some stretching, baths, reading, or just sitting on our pond's dock with some tea. I really believe that mental health is the core of physical health. Life Quest : Get back to sketching daily. I'm an artist, but I've been severely neglecting the nuturing of my creative side in the chaos of the last few months. I don't know if I'm supposed to post stats for myself in these first challenges, but if I do, I'd love some help doing so! My blog is at http://rebelkae.wordpress.com It is a work in progress