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~ 1.5hr swim 2x/week ~ Paleo eating as much as is in my control, MFP tracking on Mondays ~ Morning Bible study M-W-F (I'm private tutoring Tuesday/Thursday mornings now)

Hi all, I'm a student who is wondering how I can make my college experience more epic. I study a lot and tend to keep to myself. However, I'm not antisocial; I just prefer meaningful conversations and activities with close friends as opposed to partying and drinking. But, I haven't made any close friends and am still trying to find my niche on campus. I always thought college would be the best years of my life but now that it's here it's not that exciting. I want to make great friends and do inspiring things, but this dream is far from my current situation. Any advice is appreciated.

Hello Everyone! I've tried over and over again to get healthy, fit, and happy. But Usually it lasts a few days, then I kind of slip into my old habits. Being in college, my life is pretty crazy but I know that is no excuse to be unhealthy and to make time to work out. Honestly, I'm basically writing this so I WILL follow through this time. I've started logging my food, watching my carb content and doing pushups, squats and wall sits when I have a few minutes to spare. Anyone have any suggestions for a crazy busy college student? I also have Celiac so that makes going Paleo a little easier, but all the gluten-free treats seem to be almost haunting me. Anyone have any advice? Thanks.

Challenge Date: Nov 3rd to Dec 21st, 2014 Introduction: Hi, I am reynalia, and this is my first challenge. I like to workout, play ultimate, and do regular things like watch TV, read manga, etc. I am a third year undergraduate college student, majoring in Biochemistry. I am working towards a better body in general, but my main goal is to be better at ultimate for this challenge. Main Quest: To build muscle and be in better conditioning for ultimate tournaments for the spring semester. This is perfect because the fall semester ends right after this challenge. Specific goals: To do Starting Strength 3x a week (18x throughout whole challenge, skipping a week for Thanksgiving break) Beginning lifts to current lifts: Squat 85lbs ->130lbs Bench 45->80lbs Deadlift 85 ->135lbs Press 45lbs ->50lbs [sTR +5 | A= 15-18x | B=11-14x | C=7-10x | D=3-6x | F=0-2x] Stretch my back every night to prevent reinjury and foam roll at least 2 times a week I injured my back two years ago and was diagnosed with a pinched nerve. The doctor said there is nothing I can do to fix it, but I read this PT book that gave me stretches to do, and they have helped immensely. Doing these stretches lets me prevent pain on a daily basis, especially after sitting in lectures for so long. [CON +3 | A=foam roll 2x a week and stretch for at least 5 days a week | B=foam roll 1x a week and stretch at least 4 days a week | C=stretching at least 3 days a week] Go throwing outside of practice at least 2 times a week. [DEX +3 | A=45-60 minutes a week| B=30-44minutes a week| C=15-29minutes a week] Side Life Quest: To do cleaning activities for 15 minutes every day. Don’t leave dishes in the sink overnight. [WIS +2] [A=washed more than half of the days of the whole challenge | B=less thank half] Write a smiley face on the calendar, and then tally them up for the days of the challenge. Diet Side Quest: To hit my macros everyday and have only one serving of sweets a day. Write “macros†on a successful day of the calendar. Remember to have more carbs on workout days and less on rest days. [CHA +2] [A=more than half the days | B=less than half the days] Strength Workouts: (write the date of the workout if completed- 3x a week) Week 1: 11/3/14 | 11/5/14 | 11/7/14 Week 2: 11/10/14 | 11/14/14 Week 3: 11/17/14 | 11/19/14 | 11/21/14 Week 4: 11/23/14 | Week 5: Week 6: I will have Thanksgiving (one week) and Christmas (two weeks long) break without a gym, therefore I will substitute using bodyweight workouts. Stretching- Week 1: MTWRFS(foam)S(foam) Week 2: MTWRFSS Week 3: MTWRFSS Week 4: MTWRFSS Week 5: Week 6: Throwing Week 1: 30 minutes (hucks) Week 2: None Week 3: None again.... Week 4: Week 5: Week 6: Also a side note: Make it to the first two days of Winter League for Dallas Ultimate. First game is Dec 13th, and second is Dec. 20th. Race: Half Elf Class: Adventurer Current level: 0 STR: 0| DEX: 0| STA:0 | CON:0 | WIS:0 | CHA: 0

Hi, I'm reynalia. I'm getting back into fitness after recovering from an injury for so long. I missed this challenge (Set 15th - Oct 26th) so I'm making a log. I will record my workouts. I started Starting Strength a few weeks ago, and am continuing strong. Still steadily increasing my lifts. Current lifts: Squat 100lbs 105lbs 110lbs 115lbs Bench 70lbs 75lbs Deadlift 100lbs 105lbs 110lbs 115lbs Press 50lbs 55lbs Main goal: Get a better body and be in great condition for ultimate Goals: (going to incorporate this into my first challenge coming up soon) 1)Starting Strength 3x a Week 2) Stretch back occasionally and foam roll at least 2x a week 3) Weekly track workout for ultimate Current stats: L Arm 10.5in (flexed)R Arm 10.5 in (flexed)Waist 24in (smallest point)Chest 31inAbdomen 26.5in (belly button)Hip 35 in L thigh 21inR Thigh 21 inL Calf 13.5inR Calf 13.5inWeight: 114 Current macros:Carbs 190gProtein 115gFat 44g So that's it! I will post occasionally, and my personal blog with things that are not related to workouts and workouts also, will be in my signature if that interests you. But this log will be for fitness only.