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My next six week challenge I will be strength training (the Angry Birds workout) three times a week and Doing the C25K program three times a week. I've been eating primal since April. My overall goals are weight loss, good health, and fitness. So would I be considered a Ranger or still an Adventurer (where I have been since April)?

This is my first challenge. At the moment, I am pretty out of shape, and don't eat as well as I can be eating (talk about an awkward sentence). Hopefully by the end of this challenge, I'll be a little more mindful about what and how I frequently I eat. Current Measurements Height: 5'6'' Weight: 165lb Waist: 32â€04 Goals (edited slightly) 1. Run 3km without stopping. +STA 4 (changed from 5K to 3K) Ok, probably a little too ambitious. Realistically, I want to be able to run a majority of the 5km. But, before I can do this I need to actually go outside and walk. Bahh, I have some anxiety issues, but I'm working to overcome them. A - Run 5km? No problem, man! B - Yeah, I can jog most of it. C - I have to stop and walk every once in a while. D - My lungs feel like miniature suns. 2. Improve eating habits. +CON 3 Right now, my eating schedule is sporadic and I usually only eat two times a day. Not good for a person who's technically still growing. So, I want to start eating three meals a day (at least), and gradually change my diet to something that vaguely resembles a paleo-type diet. I've already started cutting out the dairy in my life. I don't particularly miss it, after a very, uh, unfortunate encounter with glass of chocolate milk. I don't eat much bread or pasta, so I don't think I'll have a problem with this transition. The only non-paleo foods I'll be keeping in my diet will be oatmeal and peanut butter. A - Eat three times a day and eat paleo, with a few minor exceptions. B - I eat pasta or bread every once in a while. Fruits and veggie's are the bomb. C - I'm making a conscious effort to eat more fruits and vegetables. D - ...I may or may not have had spaghetti for dinner last night. And a bag of chips. 3. 20 proper form push-ups without pausing in between. +STR 2 +STA 2 (changed from 15 to 20) Currently, I can do about 9 without pausing and not feel too tired, which isn't too bad. I can do 15 already, but usually by the time I'm done my arms are burning and feel they're going to fall off. A - I'm Batman. B - I can do them, but arms are just a tiny wee-bit tired. C - I can do them, my arms can handle it. D - My arms feel like they're dying. 4. Practice yoga for more than 20 minutes... +WIS 4 ...everyday. I find it hard to get into the 'zone.' So usually I only last about five minutes before giving up. I want to gradually lengthen the time I meditate a few minutes a week, 'til I reach 20 minutes. A - Able to practice yoga for more then 20 minutes. B - Just over 15 minutes. C - 10 minutes. D - Still at 5 minutes.

Hello Adventurers (or converts)! Would anybody like to join me on a quest to prepare for the Assassin's guild? I'm doing body weight workouts and will be doing extra stuff between my 4 challenge goals that will help me build the strength for parkour. We'll back each other up along the way. Post a link to your current challenge if you're interested! Welcome to the Brotherhood.

My 4 goals for the 6 week challenge are these: 1.Pass the driving exam this June 29.I already failed once,I don't want that happening again. The plan is simple for this:I have an aunt who drives a car with manual(mechanical or whatever,feel free to correct me on this if I'm wrong).She lets me drive it whenever we meet up.I have the chance to drive twice a day at regular times.That's exactly what I'll be doing. 2.Pass my school exam.I have literally no choice but to go to this exam.I'm planning on nailing it too.It's on July 5. My plan:pick the most important and relevant material to the exam and read AT LEAST an hour a day.No details needed here,just read and,I don't know the term for it,practice? 3.Go completely Paleo and make sure it's a habit to Not just eat Paleo,but BE a proponent(someone who stands for ...) Paleo.The plan:Find a recipe for a healthy and delicious PALEO breakfast.If I can't find it,I'll just eat some eggs with tomatoes and/or cucumbers.Do this for 3 days.After that I find a recipe for lunch.Do my own lunch by that recipe(it's also gotta be delicious,otherwise NEXT!) for 3 days.After that I,you guessed it,find a recipe for a yum dinner,do it by myself(gonna be living on my own soon anyway) and do this for 3 days.If everything goes by plan,I also find at least a couple of tasty recipes for snacks(you know,in case I had an extra intense workout),try both of them out and make 'em for whenever I feel like eating. 4.Meditate daily.I plan on doing meditation in intervals:In the morning,I wake up,just focus on my breathing for 10 minutes,then do whatever the hell I want ,then immediately after lunch I sit down and meditate again for 10 minutes.The same after dinner.I'm planning on making it a habit. So ok,two habits,one of them for health,other for,well,leveling up life(although does spiritual health count?I believe that the mind and the body has a STRONG connection.Leave a comment with your opinion and facts you know .Two regular(get 'em done once and move on).Also level up life.Sorry Steve,not by the rules,but I HAVE TO DO THEM.I've already set the goals for myself.Hope you're cool with that,bro

Hi all! Here are my 4 goals: Go to gym/work out 4 times a week Keep track of food intakeBench press 60 lbsspeak or read Spanish every day I am having trouble with motivation- I joined Nerd Fitness and lost weight but gained it back when I stopped keeping track of food intake and starting eating sugary food again. Any tips are welcome! Andrea

Hello! I'm Sarah and I am here to start my healthy life A bit about myselfI'm a 27 years old lacto-ovo-vegetarian, from South India and I've been married for almost a year to the love of my life. I'm trying to lose weight and eat healthy food so that I am in good shape before starting a family. I love to watch Numb3rs,Bones, CSI and NCIS, I am a big fan of the Master Chef series and I also love to read crime fiction, bake, sew and make jewelry - that makes me a nerd for sure! I am just discovering the joys of eating fresh fruit and vegetables and am trying to give up my Kryptonite - pizza, snickers, pasta and garlic bread. Basic Stats:27/F/5'3" heightStarting Weight: 171 pounds Fitness level: Sedentary (I sit at my desk/ sofa for at least 15 hrs per day) Diet: Mostly awful. I am a bread and sugary treat addict I binge eat junk food and chocolates in the evenings from about 5 pm to 9.30 p.m when I'm waiting for my husband to come home from work and that's a bad habit I'd like to break. I want to follow the Paleo diet but I'm a bit hesitant cos I don't eat meat at all - I've never liked the taste of meat from childhood and find it really hard to eat meat/ fish/ poultry/ seafood. Health problems: Asthma, GERD, POCS, Acne, Knee problems - you name it - I've got it! These are the reasons why I want to eat healthy and clean up my lifestyle for good! I'm sick of being sick!! My Goals 1. Drink up to 2.5 liters of water daily instead of juice and soda.(+2 CON) (+ 1 CHA)Current status: I've started cutting down on sodas and alcohol. I've already stopped drinking juices and sugary drinks. I still have a mild coffee vice that I satisfy with one cup of coffee every 2 or 3 days. At my desk job, I often forget to drink water so my goal for this challenge is to drink at least 2 liters of water at work everyday - I've been pretty successful for the last week. Hope to reduce my acne and POCS symptoms with this. 2. Completely cut down on pizza and snickers bars, reduce intake of processed grains and breads. (+3 CON)Current Status: I am trying to reduce my need to eat these foods by 1) eating breakfast 2) eating fruits and nuts whenever I feel the need for sugar 3) drinking adequate water 4) being mindful of what I am eating. I haven't eaten a pizza for the last 12 days!! 3. Play Wii/ Walk/ Dance for atleast 15 minutes daily. Basically to Do Something!! (+3 STA)Current Status: I have started taking the stairs up and down from my 2nd floor apartment. I am going to take the exercising slow as I have extremely sore knees and it is painful to run/ jump. I plan to walk around my apartment atleast 15 minutes a day. 4. Do 5 beginner's pushups and a plank a day (+3 STR).Current Status: I've never really learnt how to do a pushup - so I want to work my way up to 5 pushups a day. I can currently do 1 pushup in the beginner's way (balancing using my knees not toes). I can hold a plank pose for about 5 seconds so I want to work my way upto a minute or more.

Okey Doke - So I'm in, and have sorted out my goals! Number 1 * Start and finish the Zombies, Run! 5k training program ------DEX 2 / STA 3 --------- I tried about 2 months ago, and made it 2 days in. This time it's gonna happen. A - Finish! B - up to week 5 C - up to week 4 D - up to week 3 F - week 2 or below Number 2 * Stay gluten free for 6 weeks, and take Iron and other vitamins daily ------CON 4------- Automatic fail if I eat gluten (I'm coeliac and should take better care of myself) A - miss Iron and vitamins less than 3 days B - miss less than 6 days C - miss less than 9 days D - miss less than 15 days F - miss more than 15 days Number 3 * Stretch/do yoga/do pilates for at least 10 minutes 3 times a week ------DEX 3 --------- A - at least three times every week B - 5 weeks C- 4 weeks D - 3 weeks F - 2 or less Number 4 (life stuff) * Spend 15 minutes a day dedicated to cleaning ------WIS 3 --------- A - miss cleaning than 3 days B - miss less than 6 days C - miss less than 9 days D - miss less than 15 days F - miss more than 15 days I think I've filled this out right. Someone please help if i'm wrong, or you can see any improvements Good luck y'all!

Longtime Reader, first time posting in the challenge! I'm 6'2, 210 lbs as of tonight. I spent all last fall in bed with mono and the spring focusing on work and school, so I’m looking to get back in shape with the down time I’ve got. Run 2 miles nonstop - STA: 3 Make it to the Gym 3x a week - STR: 4 No Soda for six weeks - CON 3 Get down to a healthy 175 lbs. - CHA 5 I want to use this challenge to hold me accountable over the summer. Come fall I’d like to start running 5k’s and I think getting to that 2 mile bar I set is a good start to a long term goal. As for the weight I was 195lbs at the beginning of last summer, most of it was bad weight due to unhealthy eating, so I’m looking to getting leaner by mid-late summer. Hope everything I've set is up to par with our code, if not I'll fix it ASAP!!

All right, let's get this shindig on the road. I've never done a challenge, butseeing as there's this huge challenge going on, I think this is a good a time as any. Now let's post some basic stats: Race: Half-elf Strength: 3 Dexterity: 2 Stamina: 2 Constitution: 3 Wisdom: 3 Charisma: 2 Goals, this should be good. I was debating for a while on what to pick, but I think these four should be good: Quest 1 Slim that waist: I personally don't believe that weight matters, I think it's all about waist size. To do this, I'm going to change my diet by taking out all those sugary drinks, and sticking to water and tea.I'll start going to my jiu jitsu class 5 times a week, not the usual 3-4. There's more, but then this post will get too long XD. Let's see those grades: A: 3.0" B: 2.0" C: 1.5" D: 1.0" E: .5" Quest 2 Make those arms strong: For a tennis player, I've always had weak arms. My strength has always been in my legs.So let's see what I can do to reach my goal of 30 push ups. And the grades are: A: 30+ push ups B: 27 push ups C: 22 push ups D: 18 push ups E: 15 push ups Quest 3 Time to speak with the head chef: My diet isn't unhealthy, but it's far from perfect. The goal here is to go more paleo. I know for a fact that this diet will work wonders on me because of it's low carb intake.The grades for this will be hard but I think it should be something like this: A: 20+ days on diet B: 12 days on diet C: 8 days on diet D: 5 days on diet E: <5 days on diet Quest 4 Let's try and feel better about ourselves: Even just writing the title made my blood run cold. I'm making it a goal of mine to stop self-harming. Recently I've had a bad relapse and started self-harming again, and I can't I'm struggling to pull out of it. Maybe writing it down and having it out in the world will help. I don't feel comfortable writing out a grading scale, just because this is something you can't grade. I'm hopeful about this, and I do hope I can keep to this. Now onto adventure!!!!!!!!!! Update: Thought I should let y'all know how I'm doing since the time is almost up. Well for one, this wasn't as hard as I thought it would be, so that's awesome. But as to be expected there was a rough patch thrown in there. So onto the update: Quest 1: So far I've lost a little over an inch off my waist. So grade wise, I'm somewhere between a D and a C. Quest 2: I'm at 20 push ups even, so that's a solid D+, but I still have time let, so I won't stop. Quest 3: I'm doing surprisingly well on this one. I've cut out all junk food, I drink almost no milk now, every day I drink a liter or more of water, most of my food is organic, ans my breakfast now consists of some protein, an apple, oj, and maybe a slice of toast. All in all, I've been pretty successful here. I'd give myself a C+ almost a B. Quest 4: Oh boy, um... this one was a toughy to say the least. Like I had said earlier, there were some rough patches, but I was able to pull through it. I'm on the better side of things at the moment. I'm not going to give a grade, but just know I'm doing alright. I want to be doing better, but for the moment, I'm alright.

This is my first challenge ever and I'm essssited! I have been subscribed to the Nerd Fitness newsletter for a while but I never really got into it until I found out about this. I am eager and ready. My theme song shall be Queen's Don't Stop Me Now! Oh yeahhh! Though I started out my fitness journey with very superficial goals, I've since shifted to health rather than image as my ultimate motivation for training and "dieting." Thus, as I gear up for this challenge I'm hoping that I will feel healthier, fresher, and more energetic 6 weeks from now, and if I happen to lose a little weight as a result, well--that was a freebie! (haha, AD references FTW!) As of now my standing is as follows: Race: High Elf Profession: Adventurer --aspiring to be an Assassin/Druid hybrid Level: 1 STR- 2 CON- 4 DEX- 1 WIS- 4 STA- 1 CHA- 3 and here are... My Goals 1) Eat only when hungry. [estimated points-CON 4] This may sounds easy to most people but it's actually a really hard struggle for me party because food is so delicious but also, admittedly, because when I'm bored rather than being a productive human being I just grub. Not good. PLAN OF ACTION: -I will keep a log of how hungry I am on a scale of 1-8 (based on Deepak Chopra's Perfect Weight) -I will not worry too much about what I'm eating but focus on how much (to keep from being overwhelmed and failing). 2) Drink 2 liters of water daily by the end of 6 weeks. [estimated points-CON 2] The 2 liters is based on my weight. I know that I feel healthier, sleep better and even think more clearly when I'm properly hydrated I just need to cement the habit. PLAN OF ACTION: -Start by measuring how much water I drink normally then increase according increments each week until I reach my goal. 3) Break a sweat at least 4 times a week. [estimated points- STA 4] This is pretty simple. I've learned that saying "exercise" or "work out" is a very effective self-deterrent so I'm going for the simplest form. PLAN OF ACTION: -I will choose whatever form of exercise I feel like doing each day and regardless of time or manner, my focus will be to work enough to sweat and keep sweating for at least 10 minutes after I start. Simple. Easy. 4) Meditate for 10 minutes a day by the end of 6 weeks. [estimated points- WIS 5] I've had a hard time getting into the habit of meditation but I really enjoy it. PLAN OF ACTION: -Start off by meditating for 4 minutes the first week -Add a minute each week so that I'm at 10 minutes by the end of the challenge. -Meditation will be done whenever I have time and I will try different way (other than just sitting in silence) during the 1st week to see what works best.

Hi, there! New nerd here. My name is Sarah and I am 25 years old. Most of the time I feel much older than that, but let's be honest, in the not-so-distant future I will consider these years as some of the best in my life - if not the best. That's why I am doing this challenge - to continue to push myself in the hopes of unveiling a better understanding of myself and my purpose in life. There are two good, big things I have worked hard to achieve in my life: 1) My relationship with my boyfriend, Shelton, who loves and supports me unconditionally. 2) A fun job in a challenging industry where I feel constantly engaged. I feel like these are good, big things because they encompass two main things that people often search for: love and stability. I, myself, have searched for them in the past and through a series of rather interesting events, manifested both for myself. So, while I am fortunate to have these good, big things "figured out" (so to speak), I still feel the desire to live a fuller, healthier life. And that starts from within. All that being said, there is no doubt that my journey continues to evolve in life, and that in the process, I evolve as well. That's why I am proud to categorize myself as an Adventurer and take on this challenge. It comes at a rather serendipitous point in my development, as my life has often been measured in summers. And I'm really excited about this summer, because I finally feel the drive to reach a new level and to use the NerdFitness community to my advantage. So, without further adieu, here are my four goals for my inaugural Six Week Challenge and how I plan on holding myself accountable. sarahlp's Summer of Change Health Goals Go to one gym class a week. (Stamina 5)Currently I pay for a gym membership, but haven't used it in two months. This bothers me.My gym offers evening classes on weekdays and morning classes on Saturdays. I can make time to attend at least one.Accountability: Upon arriving at gym, I will tweet my thoughts/location/plan using the hashtag #summerofchange.UPDATE (6/12/13) - So... my gym is currently offering two classes right now: Yoga/Pilates @ 8:15 AM on Thursdays and Zumba on Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 6:30 PM. The Yoga class is out because of my 8-5 job and Tuesday nights are out because we joined a bowling league (so fun!). The counselor I'm working with only stays late on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so I'm going to have to switch my Tuesday sessions with her to Thursdays now, and my ideal time to meet would be 6 PM. I don't really know how I'm gonna make this goal work, but it turns out the counselor and gym are on the same street, so maybe if I can meet the counselor at 5:30 PM I could make it to Zumba each week at 6:30 PM. Also... not to sound like Debbie Downer, but I really am not excited about Zumba at all. So, that doesn't exactly help my motivation. Has anyone been? Is it that bad?Be active three hours a week outdoors. (Dexterity 4)It's summer! My favorite season! I should spend more time outside sweating.Activities include: walking, jogging/running, swimming, playing with dog, etc.Accountability: As I play outside, I will Instagram/tweet pictures of fun things using hashtag #summerofchange.UPDATE (6/12/13) - I realized that I really don't like walking/jogging with my phone in hand. I also don't like slipping it in my waistband or bra, because then it gets all sweaty (cute, I know). I will keep myself accountable for this goal by logging my times in my Google Doc. That seems to be working much better! Also, who has time to Instagram when you're trying not to get run over by crazy people?Plan four healthy dinners a week, on Sundays. (Constitution 3)When dieting I have always been good about eating healthy snacks/meals during the day, but have to work extra hard when it comes to evening meals/snacking.Accountability: At the beginning of each week I will set out a dinner meal plan for the week, and post an update in this thread and on my personal blog, sweetandsavorylife.com.UPDATE (6/12/13) - I have decided I am taking a break from blogging and just focusing on the basics: me, my health, work, this challenge, etc. I will continue to post my meals weekly here though! Life Goal Begin attending weekly counseling sessions. (Wisdom 3)​This is personal need of mine, one that I really can't sum up in bullet points. At times I struggle greatly with keeping my emotions in check and in an effort to live a happier life I have decided to talk to a counselor to get a better understanding of my compulsions and feelings.My first appointment is set for June 18, with subsequent appointments to follow.Accountability: I don't plan on sharing with anyone really that I am doing this because it does feel so personal. But, I journal daily on my current emotional state, and as I learn things in my sessions I will share them here in this thread.***Extra measures of accountability: NerdFitness Challenge Tracker Google Doc. Feel free to take a look!*** Foreseen Obstacles to Overcome - Game Plan(s) Needed! Zac Brown Band Concert - 6/21Destin Trip - 6/29 to 7/5Coming Soon Current WeightPicturesOkay, guys and gals, I think that about sums me up for now! I really am so stoked about these upcoming weeks and can't wait to engage with this community! Rave on, Sarah

A little bit about me. I am not only new to Nerd fitness, but I am also new to forums! About a month ago I discovered Nerd Fitness after getting real sick and discovering I have a gluten intolerance. Searching for info on paleo diets led me here, and I figured it was fate! It was the beginning of the month and I chose to do the 30 day paleo challenge and I stuck with it. Three weeks in after doing more research I went low carb. That first week was hell, but I feel so much better for it! In all, I lost 10 pounds in the last six weeks, which is when I first went gluten free!!!The last 4 pounds melted off when I went low carb. I have seen some wonderful results, such as less heartburn, upset tummy, and bloating. I am not alone. My husband is joining with me, although his goals and body type is much different than mine. (Not an ounce of fat on his body!!) I am 5'2", weigh 175, and am 37 years old. My first goal is to continue on the low carb paleo diet, using the myfitness pal app to track what I eat to help heal my metabolism, feel energized and lose a pants size. My second goal is... to drop a pant size by the end of this challenge. I plan on doing this by working out. The first time I did the beginner workout I wasn't able to walk or move for 2 days, so I am going to do 20 minutes of zumba to warm up, one circuit, add reps and then circuits as I progress, and ending with 20 minutes of yoga on the Wii fit plus 3 times a week. My third goal is to improve my oral hygiene. I need to take better care of myself!!! I WILL brush and floss at least once a day, every day, before bed. Don't laugh! I forget!! My forth goal is to improve my mental health by using the cognitive behavioral training apps from excelatlife.com. I will use the audio to stop a panic attack when I have an attack. I will use the cognitive diary afterwords to explore what happened, how I reacted and what I can do differently. I will use the cognitive diary once a week when I have "issues" even if it doesn't lead to an attack. I will be "mindful" for 2 minutes, once a week. Ok, attribute stuff: str:2 dex:2 sta:1 con:2 wis:5 cha:3 If I've left anything out, just let me know! Like I said, I'ma newb!!! Dawnmh

I've been wanting to participate in a challenge for over six months now, but I always seem to miss the starting period and in typical slacker form I tell myself I will start when the next one rolls around. Well, I've finally made it! So here goes nothing: Goals: 1. Start a daily food log (+3 WIS) - This one is pretty self explanatory, I want to really assess what I'm putting into my body, I have already started eating signifigantly healthier, but I'm still not 100% certain what I'm consuming in a day. I would like to start out doing a week long log, then total the amount of calories consumed, get a rough estimate of what my intake is. Week two I would like to log with the goal in mind being to stay within my caloric goal for the day and try to maintain a 250-500 calorie deficit. 2. Body weight training 5x a week minimum (+2 STR) - This is a little body weight routine that I have developed, mostly to get my into the habit of exercising. It is only about 10 minutes long when I pace myself and targets different parts of my body with a tabbata like training set up. Like I said, the main goal here isn't necessarily exercise, it's not overly grueling, it's just to build the habit, I mean if I can't set aside 10 minutes a day when I have nothing better to do, there is no hope for me when things start to get busy again. 3. Drink a minimum of 3 bottles of water a day (+2 CON) - I have a glass bottle that I make sparkling water in (my favorite treat, I'm not a soda drinker, but I love the fizz) which contains 750ml of water. If I drink a minimum of 3 of these a day, then I at least get to the target of 2.2 liters for women, but more is always better, especially on the days that I do cardio, which brings me to my next goal... 4. Cardio training (15 minutes minimum) 3x a week minimum (+1 STA, +1 DEX) - I have an elliptical that I use on and off, so now's the time to get my money's worth! I also have a few fun cardio workouts from fitnessblender which will also count towards this goal. 5. Get off my butt! (+1 CON, +1 STA) - I love the internet, it's my main hobby sadly, which means I'm on my butt a large majority of the day, so I have a set up a little standing desk for myself to combat the negative health effects of constant sitting. This one is a little hard to measure, because I just started standing up, so I will say after six weeks, I should be able to use the standing desk a majority of the day, I would like to limit my sitting time to less than 14 hours a week. I will think of a better grading method once I have started standing most of the day and see what I can manage. So there it is, now to be held accountable and get some much needed self-improvement done!

Hey QofC checking in! This a team for adventurers specifically but all members are welcome! Make sure to post links to your challenges! DFTBA! QofC's Challenge

Hey everyone, my name is SleepingAssassin full username is thesleepingassassin. I know i have a bit of an odd username but it's sort of a representation. I am an adventurer now and have a long path ahead of me but deep down inside I just know there is an assassin with a bit of monk in me. So my ultimate goal is to one day be an assassin with some monk attributes. This will be my first challenge ever, I've been on here since about January however I just sort of lurked rather than do anything. I was procrastinating naturally. I've tried on and off to exercise and tried eating better but haven't really dedicated, but after much thought I have decided a 6 week challenge may be just what I need. So here I am. I've put a lot of thought into this challenge and have decided that my 3 challenges will be as follows: 1. Start by working out once a week for fifteen minutes and increase how many times you work out a week one each week. (therefore ending at 6 15 minute workouts each week by the end of this challenge). 2. Next challenge will be to get rid of one of my biggest addictions. Soda, for the next 6 weeks I will not drink any soda. 3. Lastly my next challenge will to be to refrain from eating any fastfood such as Mcdonalds, Taco Bell, Wendy's etc. I do need to lose weight as i weigh about 300 pounds right now which is REALLY bad. My height is about 5 feet 6 inches. Overall I am healthy with no medical problems, though I do weight a lot more than I should, but my goal is not to focus on weight loss but to focus on the bad habits i have created over the years that have led to my weight gain all the way up till now. I know it'll be a rough six weeks but i'm confident I can do it. or at least try. I have also made an incentive for myself. And that is at the end of the month if I meet my goals i'll go on a small shopping trip and buy some new shirts and maybe a pair of pants for myself. Wish me luck, and I wish you all luck in your challenges! -TSA

I love this concept! My wife saw me signing up for a Real Life RPG and says to me, "You're such a nerd!" To which I reply (as always), "Whatever! Nerd marry-er. I have always been this way. You had a choice." This is my first challenge so any recommendation/criticism/help is welcome. Challenge #1: Perform 100 push up a day every day! Worth 4 STR. Current status: Doing 75 push ups a day. 15 reps 5xday A- Complete 100 push ups all 7 days of week 6 B- At least 75 push ups per day of week 6 C- At least 50 push ups per day of week 6 D- At least 25 push ups per day of week 6 F- No push ups Challenge #2: Hold plank position for 2 mins by week 6! Worth 2 STR and 2 STA Current status: Can hold for 45 secs. A- hold for 2 mins B- hold for 1 min 45 secs C- hold for 1 min 30 secs D- hold for 1 min F- hold less than 1 min Challenge #3: Complete 5K under 30 mins! Worth 2 STA and 2 DEX Current status: Best time 35 mins 35 secs A- finish under 30 min B- finish under 32 min C- finish under 35 min D- finish F- don't run Challenge #4: Play golf or at least go to driving range for 1 hour/ week! Worth 1 STR, 1 STA and 1 WIS A- Go six times B- Go four times C- Go three times D- Go once F- Don't go

Sorry got lost in a maze, and I am late to the party! This list is setup for 5 Weeks, due to the start date of this Sunday 6/9. Goal #1: Lose 10 LBS over 5 weeks. (Average of 2 LBS a week). I have already been working toward this idea as a main goal, but this has synergism with Goals 2 & 3. Rating (averaged): A: Lost 2 LBS B: Lost 1 LB F: Lost 0 LBS Goal #2: Do the Beginner Body Weight Workout 3 times a week consistently. In the past I am bad about maintaining a workout schedule for more than 2 weeks. I will set Sunday.Tuesday, and Thursday as workout days. Rating (averaged): A: 3 times in a week B: 2 times in a week C: 1 time in a week F: No working out. Goal #3: Run .6mi without stopping (hilly terrain). My cardio has been poor since I stopped LARPing regularly. I plan on implementing this incrementally with .1mi increases each week. Rating: A: Run .6 mi without stopping. B: Run .5 mi... C: Run .3 mi... D: Run .2 mi... F: Run <=.1 mi... Goal #4 (QoL): Finish all my work for Programming Language Concepts to get a non-Incomplete grade. I overloaded my last semester at school while working full time. My professor was kind enough to give me an extension over the summer to finish my incomplete work. Rating: A: All homework, final, and 2 projects completed. B: All homework, final, and 1 project completed. C: All homework and final completed. F: Anything less than the prior C commitment.

I am very excited to start my first challenge! I'm a long time observer/reader of the site, first time active participant! I'm 27 yrs old female who really enjoys any sort of physical activity that is engaging - sports, hiking, games, etc. But working out by myself at the gym is so boring to me. Also, my work schedule (9am-7pm, 5-6 days a week!) really doesn't allow for me to have a good schedule regarding exercises and especially eating - even though i work at chiropractic/physical therapy office! Also, to make matters more complicated every time i start getting into a good rhythm, i tend to overdo it or something and injure myself. Past/current injuries - herniated discs in lower back, partially torn ACL in left knee! I've been using my work schedule and injuries as an excuse to not get back into shape, so here's my fresh start! Starting point: 5'6" 178 lbs Goal #1 - non-static exercising (mostly cardio) for 30 min, 4 days a week This can include biking, brisk walking, swimming, elliptical Grading: A: 4 days a week B: 3 days C: 2 days D: 1 days F: none in the week Goal #2 - Rehab knee/strength training 2-3 days a week; increase difficulty/weights every 2 weeks I need to progress through my PT/rehab for my knee and back. this will include progressing to the next stage every 2 weeks I really want to properly rehab my knee back so that i can actively PLAY again Grading: A: 3 days a week w/ progressive difficulty B: 2 days a week, progression [meaning i was consistent] C: 2 days a week w/ no progression D: 1 day a week, no progression F: none in the week Goal #3 - Do the Paleo diet The only changes I will make is no Tubers since i'm not working out too much, and limit the fruit intake for weight loss Grading: A: 35 - 42 days B: 25 - 34 days C: 15 - 25 days D: 7-14 F: less than 7 Goal #4 - limit TV to 15 hrs/wk Because of my work schedule, often when I get home I just want to veg in front of the tube. But then I end up just watching useless show, one after another, until I'm knocked out on the sofa. This gives me very little time to work on any of my other life goals.. which is far more important to me than tv or work! Grading: A: 15 or less hours B: 16 - 18 C: 19 - 21 D: 22 - 24 F: 25 or more I do have a slightly long lunch break (2 hrs) on some days so I should be able to get a 30 min workout in during the break. The Paleo diet will require more effort, especially since I'm always running late to work and have no time for breakfast! But, i think these goals are really achievable and i'm really excited to start!!

So I posted under adventurer but increasingly I think I should have posted here under Ranger considering my fitness history and interests. Here's my first post with my goals. http://nerdfitnessrebellion.com/index.php?/topic/29233-thekozmonaut-%E2%80%93-return-to-glory-6-week-challenge/ I joined a Ranger team and am looking for an accountabilibuddy. Trying to drop lbs before I meet my child!

Goal 1- Complete squats challenge - 2 STR, 1 STA. A- If I complete it. B- I miss a few days, but do extra to catch up. C-I miss a few days. D- I don't follow it consistently/ miss 2 days in a row/ more than 4 overall. F- I miss more than 6 days. Goal 2- Run 5k without stopping - 4 STA. A- Pretty obvious! B- I have to jog at times. C- I jog 5k. D- I stop occasionally. F- I stop often. Goal 3- Join cross-fit - 1 WIS, 2 CHA. I either do or don't so this one is pass/fail. All I'm trying to do is to call up and sign myself up. Its expensive enough that turning up shouldn't be a problem. Goal 4- Pass my driving-test theory - 5 WIS. A- I pass! B- I attempt my theory. C- I book my theory and lessons. D- I book my theory. F- I procrastinate. Motivation- http://lanadelfitness.tumblr.com/ http://pinterest.com/anyafitzpatrick/inspiration/ http://thehautebunny.wordpress.com/2012/05/08/brazilian-butt-workout/

All righty then! As said in my last post, I've decided to take a more active role in my own life, and this (of course) means doing what I can to get in shape. Yes, yes, round is a shape, but getting into a healthy shape is the goal, not making excuses for not doing things. So, this will be my first six week challenge, and, as such, I'm setting myself a few small, easily attainable goals in order to get things rolling. At the moment, I am: Adventurer Level 1 STR: 2 | DEX: 1 | STA: 1 | CON: 4 | WIS: 5 | CHA: 2 Goals! 1.) Do the 20-minute Hotel Room Workout 3 times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays). (STR 2, STA 2) 2.) Swim ten lengths of the swimming area, 2 times a week (Tuesdays, Thursdays). (STA 3, DEX 2) 3.) Eat only one dessert per week (Saturday or Sunday treat). (CON 2) 4.) Work on my creative writing for one hour every day. (WIS 3, CHA 1) Commodore_Clement is working with me to make sure I stay on track, but any extra encouragement from anyone else would be greatly appreciated as well.

I am turning 30 this year. This statement shocks me. Obviously I am competent enough to understand that 30 comes after 29, but I always thought that I would achieve more of my fitness goals by now. However, I am far from being that rockstar/model/athlete/fighter pilot that I thought I would be. I had always been a skinny guy. When I was in university, I tipped the scales at a whopping 135 lbs. I always used to tell myself that "when I grew up" I would develop some real muscles. After school, I got a real job, and got married and had two kids. Now it seems like 135lbs was so far away. Now I am 165 lbs...mostly in the stomach. I am not going to complain that I am super obese or anything like that....I think it would be hard to take that seriously from a guy with a 32 inch waist, but I could be much fitter, stronger, and I could eat much better. Goal # 1 - Eat (a healthy) Breakfast every day - I never eat breakfast. Usually my day starts at 5:30 and I sleep walk my way to the car and race to the Tim Hortons (clearly, I am a Canadian) where I down 280 cals in cream, sugar, and coffee. I would like to eat a substantial breakfast before I start my morning commute. (I don't want to eat in the car) A+ - Eat Breakfast everyday A- Eat Breakfast everyday, but once in a while include bacon B - Eat Breakfast on weekdays only C - Eat Breakfast on some (3+) weekdays D - Eat Breakfast on (1-3) weekdays F- Eat Breakfast on weekends only (fail because this should be easy) Goal # 2 - Drink 6 beers/drinks (or less) per week. I love beer. Beer is a good time. Beer tastes good with snack food (see goal # 3) Lets be clear, this goal is not about getting up to 6 beers in a week. I currently take in a crazy amount of calories in beer. Beer is social, I am social. A + Drink less than 6 beers per week + say "no" to peer pressure! (My neighbour like to have garage beers, every night) A - Drink 6 beers or less per week B - Drink 7- 12 beers per week C - Drink 12 - 18 beers per week D - Drink 18 - 24 beers per week F - Drink the whole 24 - this does sound like a PARTY, but that is 4800 cals of my fav beer. Goal # 3 - Snack less...way less (1 after dinner snack per week). Snacks go along with beer. I snack all the time after dinner. I am not interested in cutting out healthy snacks. I want to stop eating chips and chicken wings. A - 1 bad snack per week B - 2 bad snacks per week C - 3 bad snacks per week F - 4 or more....at this point...I'm not even trying. Goal # 4 - Hit the gym...4 times a week. I am lucky enough to work for a great Japanese automotive company. We have an onsite gym for all employees to use. Part of this use for me includes unlimited access to a personal trainer....for free. I know tons of people would give anything for this....but I always have an excuse about why I can't go. The real answer is that I don't make it a priority. There is always a meeting or a deadline. My boss always finds the time to go during the day, but I never do. My goal is to workout 4 times during the week. A - Hit the gym 4 times per week B - Miss 1 day because of business need (travel, mandtory meetings) C - Miss 1 day because I didn't make it a priority D - Miss 2 days for any reason F - Miss 3 days or more I would appreciate any support and insight that anyone has to offer. If needed, I can barter for it...I can do your complicated math problems.......

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I'm really new to this so I'm not sure if I'm doing it right! But whatever, at least I'm doing it, right?! Ok, here is where I'm starting. I'm 5'4", 169lbs last weigh in. In the final two weeks of Insanity and really trying to stick with it. I have a Spartan Sprint race coming up in August, so it won't be one of my goals, but it really is, just way further than 6 weeks out! Goals. Attribute Points. 1. Finish Insanity (willpower baby willpower) Sta: 5 2. Improve 5k time (prev. was 34 min) Dex: 3 3. Improve climbing ability/pull-ups (currently non-existent) Str: 5 4. Knock off two credit cards Wis: 2 Plan is to use this challenge to hold me accountable to finishing Insanity. By the end of that, focus on running to further improve 5k time. On strength days during run training, I will focus mostly on upper body strength and coordination with my legs to climb those 20' ropes. Hoping to build lat strength and get closer to pull-ups. As for the credit cards, they are going bye-bye!