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Hi, I'm André, I've just joined the rebellion and can't wait to start changing my life. I was disappointed when I saw the challenge had already started when I signed up, but I'm glad I've only missed one week, so I can still start! MotivationI fell ill last year, and found out most unpleasant things about myself: I've got too much fat on my liver; I've got too high bad cholesterol; I'm starting to develop diabetes; I've tried to donate blood twice and was rejected because I had unhealthy excess of iron in my blood; I had 23% body fat in October. My primary motivation is to get healthy. My second, but not less important motivation, is to look good. I want to feel well about myself and I want to have a beautiful girlfriend. Looking better might improve my self-esteem, which will make me feel better about myself, and all of these things combined (and many other, countless factors) will help me attract a beautiful girlfriend. Main QuestNow that's a hard one. I believe my main quest would be to reach 13% body fat by the end of the challenge. I've chosen this goal because I'm a skinny-fat guy who wants to get stronger. However, after reading a little bit, I've understood that I need to develop muscles and lose fat at the same time, which means that my weight alone is not a proper indicator of how well I'm proceding. MissionsDo the Begginer Body Weight Workout at least 3 times a week.Eat vegetables at least 3 times a week.Keep track of my weight, measurements and body fat everyday.Description of the missions:1. I'm a very busy person, my days are always rushed. I still am not sure if I'll manage to do the whole workout. I plan on doing it on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at least. If not possible, I'll aim to do, at least, the Angry Birds Workout on these days. On the off days, I'll try going to the gym for the treadmill or elliptical. 2. Vegetables are my life time enemies. We simply hate eachother, that's why this is going to be the most difficult mission for me. I've been forcing myself to eat some vegetables for a while now, and I'm starting to like some of them. I'll try to add one more vegetable to my routine every week. 3. This is going to be the easy mission for me. I'm using an Iphone app to track these down, which also makes graphs and reports on my progress. Ranking Sistem Life QuestI'm not quite sure what I should choose as a life quest. Suposedly I should choose something I usually have troubles with and that I need to get better at. I thought about writing something related to my studies or organization, but those are the things that I'm truly good at. My biggest troubles are about health and fitness, and social skills. I'm not choosing to develop my social skills on this quest for a very personal and private reason. So, I'm going with something that I'm already good at, but that I can always be better. Get only grades above 8.5 in all the classes I'm taking on universities (over here we're graded from 0 to 10, not F to A). Since I'm taking 11 classes + extra projects + job + commiting to fitness, that is a very hard to reach goal, and I intend to work on it very hard during the semester. ​Starting PointToday, March 3rd, 2014, I weight 77.5kg, with 86cm waist, 38cm neck, around 18-19% body fat. I'm not posting pictures for personal reasons, but I'm taking pictures to track my progress, as stated above. Weekly Reports Week #1: Week #2 Weekly Report #2Date: March 10 - 16 Missions Analysis Mission 1: Do Beginner Bodyweight Workout 3x a week Day 1: Subject did three complete circuits of BBWW. Pushups were done properly, and a 14kg backpack was used for dumbbells. 30 crunches added at the end of each workout. Day 2: Even though no workout was done this day, subject walked much more than usual, in the very inclined hills of São Paulo, Brazil. Subject actually got sore legs the other day, so it counds as half the points one day of cardio would grant. Day 5: Subject completed one circuit of BBWW. Planks were done for 60 seconds, much more than usual. Day 7: Subject completed two circuits of BBWW. Finally remember to stretch after exercising. Progress went up to 27.92%, much lower than the 40% planned for the end of the second week. A change in strategy is recquired for future weeks or the mission will be failed. The new stragegy to be adopted in the following days is to do just one circuit of BBWW everyday. It is believed that less time and effort per day may motivate the subject to complete the mission. A schedule with proper times for the workout is also going to be designed so the subject may behave more strictly. It is hoped that, after some time in this new strategy, the subject will eventually manage to increase the number of circuits to two, and possibly three, without great effort. Mission 2: Eat Vegetables 3x a week Days salad was consumed: 2, during lunch on days 2 and 3. Days fruit was comed: 5, in the morning on days 1 through 5, but as the subject only consumed an apple a day, it will count as only 1 point towards the goal. Days Pizza was consumed: 3 Days Chocolate was consumed: 2 The habit of consuming salads and vegetables still hasn't been estabilished. On days 1 and 4, the subject had the possibility to eat salad, but didn't opt to do so. A greater effort is recquired in this field. Greater self-control is also necessary to avoid eating chocolate. The "it's just today" thought needs to be erradicated. Still, counting the fruits, the total percent accumulated is of 41%. Even though it exceeded the expected 40%, the ammount of salad had was considered under expectation. Mission 3: Track down measurements The subject has written down his weight, waist and neck measurements, calculated his body fat percentage and taken pictures all seven days as soon as he woke up. The 40% progress expected for the first two weeks was achieved. The week was considered succesfull. Overall Analysis Initial Stats: Weight: 77.5kg Waist: 89.0cm Neck: 38.0cm Body Fat: 19.71% Final Stats: Weight: 77.1kg Waist: 87.2cm Neck: 38.0cm Body Fat:18.37% Body Fat Loss: 1.34% The week was considered unsuccesful. Workouts and salad eaten were well below planned. Body fat percent went up from previous week (17.45%). Only mission 3 has been successfull so far. As the subject takes more measurements, he learns how to measure himself with more precision, and it is suspected that, during the first week, wrong measurements may have led to wrong calculations of body fat percent. The new strategies presented above shall be adopted during week 3, with better results expected. Week #3

Main Quest:Under 200 Lbs by 30th birthday (December) Mini Quests: Never tell me the odds [sTR +3]Do 3,720 reps of Squats/Push-Ups/Lunges/Row (about 88 reps per day, aim for 2-3 BBWW per week)++Bonus: Full Sets of Dumbbell Row Push-Ups (3x10 w/ 5lb weights) Try twice per week. Kessel Run in under 12 parsecs [DEX +2] [sTA +3]Run 12K per week++Bonus: Run before work 3+ times per week Laugh it up, Fuzzball! [sTA +2] [sTR +3]Handstand practice for 5 mins per day++Bonus: 1 Handstand Push-Up Life Quest: [CHA +2] Do something creative every day- Paint Warhammer Models - Stone troll Avatar - Old One Eye Tyranid Hive Fleet Leviathan - Space Wolves - An unpainted Bloodthirster, that I've had for a over decade.- Build my Coffee table- Read "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain"- Draw something Starting Stats (From 2/14/14): 228.2 lbs @ 27.5% body fat Waist 43.5" Hips 43.5" Chest 41" Legs 24.75" ( L ) & 24.75" ( R ) Biceps 15.25" (L) & 15.25" ( R ) Calfs 16.25" (L) & 16.5" ( R ) Points System: Never Tell Me The Odds+1 point for every 300 reps (15 pts max)++Bonus: Dumbbell Row Push-Ups +1 point for a full 3x10 set (12 pts max) Kessel Run In Under 12 Parsecs+2 points per week for > 12K (12 pts max)++Bonus: AM Running (before work) +1 point per day, max 3 times per week (18 pts max) Laugh It Up, Fuzzball!+1/2 point per day of 5+ mins practice (21 pts max)++Bonus: +1 points for 1 handstand push-up in 6 weeks (1 pt max) Life QuestCreativity +1/2 point per day (21 pts max) Grading:A+ =97-100 pointsA =93-97 pointsA- =90-92 pointsB+ =87-90 pointsB =83-87 pointsB- =80-82 points

Hi, I know I am late for the challenge but I would like to start anyway. I am a 32 year old woman and will be 33 on Tuesday and I thought my birthday would be a good starting point for my fist challenge. I live on planet metric, but I will try to calculate my stats for you: I am 5' 7" tall and I weigh 187 lbs (1,70m/85kg). I did the BBWW twice already and I can do it three times but I need a 20sec break before the third round. And it kills me completely. I do assisted pull ups instead of the dumbbell rows because I would really like to be able to do one real pull up. Or two. Which would make me Super Grover. Main Quest Be stronger, feel like Super Grover. Goals Do the BBWW three times a week. Drink alcohol like a sane, grown up person on weekdays. Don't eat lunch in the cafeteria. Eat good instead. Life Quest Draw something every day. Motivation I realized that I do not care very much about how I look. I get mistaken for a guy at least 5 times a week. I don't care at all. I do care about how fit and strong I feel though. I'd rather be mistaken for a 16 year old skater boy than for a beardless fat guy.

... if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to! I started Beginner Bodyweight 101 about five weeks ago, and have stuck with it. (Pause for effect, smile at cheering crowd.) I've been tracking my calories since early December. I'm noticing changes in my body and energy levels, and I'm pleased with what I've accomplished so far. It's time to step it up a little, so I'm assigning myself some homework over the next six weeks. The Assassins Guild is very appealing at the moment, and I seem to be heading that way anyway, but I need to get to the Inn of the Prancing Pony before I can continue on to Rivendell. So here I go, out my front door. Goal 1: Graduate to full push ups during circuit training. ACHIEVED FEBRUARY 28th!!! Goal 2: Get comfortable doing handstands. Goal 3: Graduate to a more difficult bodyweight workout. ACHIEVED MARCH 22nd!!!

Ciao everyone! My name is Jessica, I just recently discovered Nerd Fitness, and I am loving it. I'm 21 years old, about 100 pounds overweight, and have a nasty little habit of yo-yo dieting. I usually do really well for two or three weeks, and then I start falling apart. I need something to keep me on track. I read the thread about the roleplaying/attribute point system, and it seems like a lot of fun, and a great way to keep myself motivated and accountably, so I'm here to get in shape with all of my fellow nerds! Main Quest Lose 100 pounds and get strong! I weighed myself at the beginning of the year. I was... well... a lot. The most I've ever weighed. Since then I've managed to lose 12 pounds since the beginning of the year, so I'm 12% to this goal. (Woo-hoo!) Mini quests Strength training 3x per week I bought some kettle bells about three weeks ago, and have used them twice. I want to start using them consistently so that I can build some muscle. Along with this, I'm starting to do the NF beginner bodyweight workout.Start running consistently... again I love going running. Well, I call it running, but it's more like a run/walk type of deal. I'm a big squishy girl and I'm still building up my stamina, ya know? About 6 months ago, I was doing it consistently, 5 days per week/3+ miles per day, with the help of the Zombies Run 5k trainer app (Which is LOADS of fun by the way!) The only thing was I wasn't really losing more than a pound here and there because my diet was awful. (I need to get that under control too.) Eat out only ONCE per week I have a terrible relationship with fast food. Where I work is a street away from my city's downtown district, so there's a dozen restaurants and fast food places available for me to go to lunch. I'm wasting so much money, on eating out 4-5 times per week, not to mention all of the extra calories I'm consuming. I want to cut down my eating out to only once per week, and keep it within my 1500 calorie budget. Side quest Save up $100 I work full time and am a part time student, and I'm living paycheck to paycheck. If I have any extra money left over at the end of the month, I waste it on stupid things. I don't want to do that. I want to save up some money to build an emergency fund. Motivation Honestly, I'm just tired of being fat. I've been fat since childhood and it sucks. I really love doing sports and outdoor activities, but my weight makes it really friggin hard.I want to be strong, energetic and healthy and active, not stick thin and starving myself.I want to be able to shop at normal clothing stores, wear shirts without sleeves and dresses without tights.I want to buy a swimsuit for the first time since the 8th grade.I want to learn how to dance without running out of breath halfway through a song.I want to run an entire 5k without stopping, and run a marathon one day.I want to be able to chase the kids at work around the playground without getting winded, and I don't want anymore 3 year olds asking me if I have a baby in my tummy. I want to learn how to surf and go rock climbing and skydiving and do all of this other crazy stuff that I wouldn't be able to do as a fatty. That's about it. I've been doing this whole dieting->weight loss->binging->weight gain song and dance for so many years now. I have a really good feeling about this time though. 2014 is going to be my last year being obese, period. Good luck to all of my fellow nerds! I can't wait to get healthy with all of you!

Main goal: get A1C down below 8. For the next four weeks I am going to: Increase daily activity with a timer to stand, stretch, and move every hourNo sweet snacksIncrease number of steps per day by 10% each weekAdd BBWW exercises to cable machine workout

Main Quest: Fit back into my work clothing (used to be size 0 petite, now size 2 petite) Motivation: I'm a junior at college, and will be interning this summer at a private equity firm (essentially, something on Wall Street) beginning June 2nd. Unfortunately, due to poor eating habits and being too busy looking for an internship, I've gained some weight (not the good kind). I want to make sure I fit back into my old work clothing, so I don't have to buy new ones for the summer. I also need to stop having yo-yo diets. I tend to eat a lot when I'm stressed and I use work & extracurriculars as a crutch to not exercise. Sub-Goals: 1) Create a nutritious high protein meal plan and follow it through by inputting into Fitocracy (on a side note, the founders are coming to my Gamification for Business class tomorrow!) A: Follow through meal plan 6x a week B: 5x a week C: 4x a week D: 3x a week or less (Sorry I don't do Fs - at least a little bit of change to my lifestyle counts) 2) Do the beginning body weight workout 3 times a week A: Workout 3x a week @ 3 circuits B: Workout 2x a week @ 3 circuits OR 3x a week @ 2 circuits C: Workout 2x a week @ 2 circuits OR 3x a week @ 1 circuit OR 1x a week @3 circuits D: Workout nothing.... 3) Drink 8 glasses of water everyday A: 7-8 glasses B: 5-6 glasses C: 3-4 glasses D: 1-2 glasses Side Quests: Volunteer weekly as classroom literacy support teacher

This is my first six week challenge. I am excited to get started! Level 0 · Main Quest (Six Week Challenge) o Lose a total of 20 LBS: CHA – 1 DEX – 1 § Eating fresh vegetables EVERY DAY § Drinking 64 ounces of water per day § NO fast food/junk food o Do 25 consecutive pushups: STR – 3 DEX – 2 § BBWW three times per week · Progressively increasing count o Run an 8 minute mile: STA – 2 § Run/Jog/Walk 3 days per week o 60 second (consecutive) front plank: STR – 3 § BBWW three times per week · Progressively increasing time o Quit Smoking: WIS – 1 STA – 1 CON – 1 § Nicotine replacement is OK, but smoking once is an immediate failure § First day of quit is 2/24/14 · Life Quest (Six Week Challenge) o Study for and take the CCNP Switching Practice exam § Schedule the actual test I will update my progress at least once per week.

One of my goals for my first challenge is to do 25 consecutive push-ups. I hit 15 tonight, so WOOT!! Thats all...

Ok first challenge to be started, hope i'm doing this right. Main Quest: to be more comfortable with who i am, being fitter, healthier and smaller. i have no goal weight but at least 30KG than i currently am. Mini Quests: 1: to continue doing BBWW three times a week, by the end of 6 weeks being able to do the full circuit 3 times 2: do cardio three times a week, at least 30 minutes each time 3: lose 10KG (22 pounds) during this challenge Life Quest: Start roller skating again, i belong to a club called Skate Collective, train once a week in a low contact derby league. haven't been for months. training should start again during january. no more excuses! it's fun and gets my out of the house. Points System: Each full circuit of BBWW is 1 point A full three circuits of BBWW is 4 points Each 30 minute cardio session is 2 points Each extra 30 minute cardio session is 2 points (on non cardio days) Attending Roller Derby training 3 points Reaching goal weight at end of 6 weeks 5 points Reaching goal weight by 11 Feb (when i'm getting my next tattoo) 5 bonus points ^ i wasn't supposed to book it until i got this goal weight but i've hopefully pushed it out long enough to complete the goal and i'm impatient. Grading: A: over 140 points B: 115 - 139 points C: 80 - 114 points D: less than 80 points looking forward to starting on Monday!

Happy New Year everyone! I'm back again to give it another shot. The last challenge I kinda broke even, this time I want to get straight A's! I am revisiting some of my failed tasks and adding others. My primary goal last year was to lose weight. This year I still want to lose weight but am also recording body fat % and aiming at a loss of 5%. I have no idea how realistic that is but do feel like I have at least 10 kg more weight to lose which is now more than 10%of my total weight so if I can do that then I can lose the fat. I realise it won't happen over the next 6 weeks but my tasks will help me achieve my goal eventually. 1. Ride 300km Previously I have aimed to do a 50 km ride in a challenge but I haven't achieved that and now realise that I am better off aiming to ride more often and more consistently in order to make a bigger difference. 2. Mediate for 5 minutes a day 5 days a week. 10 minutes was far too ambitious last time for someone not used to the process at all. I now know what to expect and feel confident of success in this task. 3. Strength training twice a week. I suck at this task. I have this weekend to come up with the program I will do and schedule it. No more excuses. 4. Lights out by 11pm 5 nights a week. I set this as a task on the Lift app last year and achieved it 44 times. That's woeful!!! I need 7 hours sleep a night in order to improve my chances of success with my other tasks so this is crucial. I will edit this with scoring and points during the day when I am on my computer.

Okay, for the past 5 weeks now I've been doing the BBWW three times a week, and the circuit style has been kicking my ass regularly. I have seen some strength gains, specifically 45 second planks up from 15, and proper push-ups up from knee push-ups. My question is around when s it right to move onto a more traditional strength based routine, with 3-5 sets of 5-10 reps of a handful of exercises spread over a multi day split, etc, etc, etc? I'm asking because I really want to progress to a pull-up, and while I'm fairly sure the BBWW can get me there with progression added to each of the exercises (push-ups into decline push-ups, dumbbell rows into bodyweight rows, backpack or dumbbell weight squats and lunges, etc), I'm just not entirely sure it's the best way to go about progressing my goals. Any thoughts?

I'm a new Rebel here at Nerd Fitness. Stumbled upon the site while reading through some of Mr. Money Mustache's articles. I like what I see here and since I have a large goal to achieve by May I figured why not do a 6 week challenge. My theme for 2014 is "Health and Wealth". To that end I have started changing my daily habits. Pack lunches instead of going out to eat. Do strength training. Spend less than I make in a month. MAIN QUEST My son is active in scouting and I have decided to join him and his troop on their adventure at the end of May. Hike the Appalachian Trail over the Memorial Day weekend. Boss Challenge: Grayson Highlands: http://preview.tinyurl.com/lvys99hLoose body fat and weight: Specifically drop waist size from 39in to <=35in.Paleo dietPack lunch for work M-F.Eat out no more than once in a week and no more than twice in a month.Build strength 3-4 times a week.Start with the Basic Body Weight Workout.Evaluate progress after 2-3 weeks. Add in up upgraded exercises to build toward the ABWW.Build up hiking endurance.Jan - 10 mile day hike w/ light loaded backpack.Feb - 2 non-consecutive 10 mile day hikes w/ loaded backpack.Mar - 2 consecutive 10 mile day hikes w/ fully loaded backpack.SIDE QUESTS Life Side Quest: Keep monthly spending below income.Fitness Side Quest: Move up to the more challenging Advanced Body Weight Workout.Updates: Week 1: Jan 5 - StartedBBW Circuit - Struggled through 1 circuit.Jan 7 - Strengh Made it through 2 circuits.Measurements Taken todayChest: 41"Belly/waist: 39.5"Right thigh: 22"Left Thigh: 22.25"Right Calf: 15.5"Left Calf: 15.5"Right Bicep: 12.5"Left Bicep: 13"Weight: 206 lbs (fully clothed)Jan 9 - StrengthCompleted 3 circuits.Jan 11 - Strength Slowed down the pace to increase the intensity of the sets. Completed 2 circuits. Summary: Ate out 3x this week so miss the eating out goal this week. But did hit all my strength training this week.I'll reset the lunching activities for next week and pack every day for the remainder of the month. Week 2: Jan 13 (M)- StrengthContinued to focus and good form and slow reps.Completed 2 circuits​​​Jan 15 (W)- Strength​​Overslept today. So in the interest of time retched up the intensity by doing a single circuit but taking each set to point of failure.Completed 1 circuitFelt great! Looking forward to Friday.Jan 17 (F)- Strength 5:53am - 6:36amFull 3 circuits.Took the final sets to failure.Tomorrow is the Klondike derby with the scouts.Jan 18 (S) - "Rest Day"Participate in the Hopkins District's Klondike derby at Cub World.Log day outside in the cold helping scouts with their challenge at "Dawson's City".Jan 19 (S) - Ding! Another year older.Summary: Packed lunch each day this week! Torsion spring on the garage door needs replacing.I think I need to work on my form for Squats and Lunges they seem to be a little bit off.Week 3: Jan 20 (M) - Strength - 6:26am - 7:42amComplete 3 circuits.Took the final circuit to point of failure.My friends at work treated me to a "birthday" lunch out today.Jan 23 (T) - StrengthCompleted 2 circuits Strange morning. Only made it through 2 circuits due to unplanned interruptions.Jan 25 (S) - StrengthTrying to ramp up my Squats (25), Pushups (12) and Lunges (24).This seems to have made the set a bit more difficult and I only made it through 2 circuits.My current training consists of:​Warm-up - 5m (Jump rope, running in place, jumping jacks) ​Circuit​​Squats - 25Push-ups - 12Lunges - 24Rows - 10External Rotators - 10 (using a gallon paint can filled with paint)Internal Rotators - 10 (using paint can and a milk jug filled with water.)Plank - 35sJumping Jacks 35Repeat Circuit up to 2 more times for a total of 3.Cool-down - Stretching afterwards.I'm thinking of replacing the Rows and rotaor work with pull-ups and chin-ups.I'm also thinking of adding 5min of jump rope work on my off days to build endurance.Eventually doing wind sprints on my endurance building days. Summary for Week 3:Did poorly on the packing lunch thing this week. My birthday and the company monthly birthday/anniversary celebration and the Friday after work "party" put a dent into things. At least I didn't spend money on the events but I did break my Paleo diet plans.I did manage to cut $135/mo out my my expenses this week by changing my home and auto insurance pans to a more competitive plan offered by a group affiliated with my credit union.I've also bumped my 401k contributions by and additional 1%.So over all we've made excellent progress on the Wealth portion of my master plan.And I've managed to work out 3 times this week so we've also got steady progress on the Health portion of my master plan.Still need to get a hike in at some point. The sub-zero temperatures and the "heat" emergency yesterday (I had to fiddle with the furnace to get it to light again, cleaned out the intake hoses to the pressure sensors) has put some road blocks into my plans for hiking.The formatting of this entry is out of control. The numbering is all akimbo. *sigh* Week 4: Jan 27 - Strength Got late start so wound up doing the workout at 9pm. Did 2 circuits. Feb 1 - Strength Been feeling under the weather this week so it's been a struggle getting it in gear. Not sure if it the result's pf possible over training or more likely trying to stave off the flu my wife is battling. *sigh* Today got back in the game and did the full 3 circuits. Which felt fantastic! Feb 2 - Monthly Progress Took a series of selfless today to track my progress. I'm not seeing it in the mirror yet but the measurements seem to indicate progress is being made. Measurements: previous measurements in parens () Chest: 38" (41" - drop 3") Belly/waist: 36" (39.5" - drop 3.5") Right Bicep: 13" (12.5") Left Bicep: 13" (13") Right Thigh: 22" (22") Left Thigh: 21.5" (22.25") Right Calf: 15" (15") Left Calf: 15" (15") Weight: 193 lbs (206 lbs) Closed out January Finances Stayed within the budget parameters and did not spend more than income last month. The recent cost cutting measures have helped greatly. Planning on tackling some changes related to the home in another month which should free up more cash flow. Preliminary read on Taxes is grim. I filed my W4 last year incorrectly including my 17 y/o as qualifying for the child tax credit. So I'm going to owe this year... FYI: If you have a child that will turn 17 this year you'll want to file a W4 that excludes them from the child tax credit. Despite Obama's promises of NOT raising taxes it looks like I'm paying about $2000 more in 2013 that I did in 2012. *sigh* Week 5: Feb 3 - Strength Plan to do full 3 circuits at a slightly reduced intensity. L

I'm just getting started with bodyweight strength training for the first time in 3 years on top of being 12 months postpartum. Curious, are there any supplemental exercises to help with lunges? Or is doing lunges the only way to get better at doing lunges?

Starting stats: 5'4" female 122 lbs Waist: 31in Hips: 37in Neck: 13in BF% ~ 30% Goals: 1) Finish 30 Day Shred and get through day 6 of Ripped in 30 I'm currently at day 9 of level 2 of the 30 Day Shred. I want to finish it. I generally do it every other day, so in 6 weeks... *counts on fingers* carry the two.... that should get me to day 6 of Ripped in 30 by the end of week 6. Measurement: Days worked out / 18 potential days of working out. Rewards: Str+3, Sta+2, Dex+1 2) Learn to do the front splits I'm not particularly flexible, and I've never been able to do them before. Measuring in inches from floor to back of knee: Starting left leg in front: 9 inches Starting right leg in front: 8.5 inches Measurement: (Total Starting - Total Ending) / Total Starting Rewards: Str+1, Dex+2 3) Fast food only once per week. (Friday gaming night not included ) I'm so bad about eating fast food. I stay within my calorie goals (Whopper Junior and a milk, usually), but it's probably still bad for me. Measurement: Successful weeks / 6 possible weeks Rewards: Con+1, Cha+1 4) Study for my APICS exam for 1 hour four times / week APICS is an organization for operations research (manufacturing and distribution). This is my life level up goal, as I'm hoping by gaining my certification, I'll have an easier time finding a better job. Measurement: # of days studied / 24 days in which I should study Rewards: Wis+3, Sta+1 For each goal: 90+ = A, 80 - 90 = B, etc. Here we go!

No, I don't have an amazingly awesome introduction like some of the kick-ass ones I've read already, and I can't zoom out enough to make this like a game quite yet (I'll get there... my background story for my half-orcishness is already written ;D)... but I'm really getting serious about this... and for me, getting serious is something to take note of. > SO LISTEN UP FOLKS! < Goals: Fitness: Perform the Beginner Body Weight Workout (BBWW) 2-3 times per week. a. Complete 3 BBWWs per week for all 6 weeks (total of 18 workouts) and gain the achievement “Fitness Achiever (Rank 1)†(yup, just like in WoW! They motivate me in-game, so I'm going to steal it for my life!). Awards +1 STR, +1 DEX, +1 CON, +1 CHA (for being that awesome) and earn an A. b. 17 to 12 workouts will award +1 STR, +1 DEX, +1 CON and earn a B c. Anything less than 12 will earn an F. Fitness: Hold a plank for 20 seconds (may be modified if 20 seconds is too easy) a. How? I will work my way up in my BBWWs from the recommended 15s to 20s by gradually adding a second per week. b. Wait, is this really going to be challenging? YES! :’( c. Holding a plank for 20 sec in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd circuits of the BBWW will award +1 STR, +2 STA and earn an A. d. Holding a plank for 20 sec in the 1st and 2nd circuits (but not the 3rd) will award +1 STR, +1 STA and earn a B. e. Holding it for 20 sec in just the 1st circuit will award +1 STR and earn a C. f. Anything else will be an F. Diet/Fitness: Avoid dairy (including cheese), grains and commercially processed foods from waking through at least 5pm (normal dinner time). Goal: 100% Paleo when I’m eating on my own. a. How? I will eat only veggies, fruit, lean meat and nuts at work (brought from home - if I forgot to bring anything, then I will make it a fasting day at work). b. At home I will make a conscious decision about everything I put in my mouth with a focus on staying as Paleo as possible. If I can possibly avoid it, don’t eat it! c. I will also document my diet on my thread to stay accountable. d. Awards: A/B/C for 2/3/4 meals non-Paleo at dinner. Automatic C if I eat non-Paleo at work (exclusion: Jan 21st for my b-day). Life Goal: To get back to my metal weaving roots and complete an average of 1 project per week (6 projects in total). I shall post pictures of the final products as proof (location of pictures to be determined [FB,Etsy,here,etc]). Here are the projects in random order: * Make something substantial out of the stainless square rings. (bracerlet, necklace focal, earrings, etc). * Complete an adult sized chainmail necktie (and have someone who isn't my husband model it) * Make something awesome from the purple Wal-Mart beads I’ve been avoiding using. * Make something for Lindsey. (SS2018 bracer? stretchy colorful bracelet?) * Complete at least 3 more ring size swatches (with label-tags). * Finish photographing my jewelry and complete the set-up of my Etsy store! (I know it’s not making anything, but this is chainmail-related enough to count.) a) Either I do this or I don't. Failure of any sort (except in the event of injury) will result in an F.And there you have it! Thanks for looking and have a nice day.