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I'm in a bit of a weird place at the moment. In December I promised myself that 2015 would be different. I would look after myself both mentally and physically. I've not done too badly but I'm in a bit of a slump at the moment. I have taken part in the two 6 week challenges for this year so far and feel that maybe that is not the way I should focus my efforts in terms of how I challenge myself. I've noticed a pattern in the year and half I've been doing challenges...I never really make it past the third or fourth week. And it has taken till now to realise that maybe I should focus more on using a battle log than creating challenges. I have a list of goals I want to achieve this year, but they don't necessarily fit into 6 week stints and I think that prevents me from putting it down as a goal and actually starting to level up. I said I was in a bit of a slump at the moment. I've been feeling just generally run down over the past couple of weeks even though I get the correct amount of sleep and there's nothing major going on at work at the moment. So I've started taking some vitamins (as I hate fruit and only eat veggies in certain meals) and I've noticed a slight difference already. I feel less sleepy all the time, and more focused when I'm at work. The main habit I'm trying to work on at the moment, is meditating. I've read a lot that tells me it's a good way to relax your mind, and I think feeling tired all the time could have something to do with all the chaos in my head, not just those that are work related. Only completed two days in a row at the moment but I'm liking the quiet time it gives me. I'm sick of feeling sorry for myself lately and posting this is the first step for picking myself up and recharging my batteries...again.

My 2013 to 2014 photos So Chapter 1 was a mix of good and bad. I started off really well and lost it at the end. The only part of my challenge that I really succeeded in was Quest 3: Only drinking Water. So the great thing about that is I'm onto the next step for my diet plans. The other quests I had, looking back, seemed a bit too complex. I expected too much. I started off the challenge really well, simply because I was still on holiday from work. When I got back to work I realised it was so much harder to keep up with the goals I set and is one of the reasons why I think towards the end I almost just stopped caring about the challenge. So for this chapter I am going to, hopefully, make things a bit more simple and it starts with 2 quests and a life quest. Quest 1: Dumbbell Division twice a week I haven't had a proper routine in awhile for my workouts, effectively making it up just before, so this time round I am sticking with a routine from the NF Academy. Still only doing 2 a week as I can't even consistently complete this yet. Quest 2: No chocolate/sweets Last challenge was only water. This challenge I tackle the sweet tooth. Since starting work I have been eating so much chocolate or sweets that I need to change. This will be hard as there is so much temptation but I did manage this about 9 months ago for 2/3 months before my exams hit and the stress called for chocolate. Life Quest: 5 minutes German Practice a day Last challenge I said learn german 3x a week - it didn't really work as there was no timings associated to that. So I am going for small doses more often. That's my challenge.

I have no idea what challenge number this will be...maybe 6 or 7. I really don't know. But this is a new year and a new chapter in my life. Also the first with the Assassins. My 2013 to 2014 photos What I achieved in 2014? No longer addicted to Diet Coke (or fizzy drinks)Intake in vegetables has grown.I exercise (not consistently but I do exercise)What will I work on in 2015? Exercise consistently - get that pull up!.Finish workouts - no excuses.The sweet tooth monster. Quest 1: Complete my workout 2x a week / Complete my pull up progression 2x a week. I have scheduled in three workouts a week in the morning but sometimes my work hours make it hard to get in a third workout, due to early rises and late nights. Therefore aiming for two should keep my motivation high as a third workout will be a bonus. I also have dedicated sessions in the evening for getting my first pull up. Again subject to work I may not get all three in so I'm working for two a week. Quest 2: Yoga 4x a week On my 'off' days I am following Erin Motz 30 day yoga challenge on youtube. I am currently on day 4. Quest 3: Only water I beat the fizzy drink monster but have noticed I am starting to drink other sugary drinks - j2o's, capri suns etc. This is just as bad and something I want to fix. Therefore I am only allowed to drink water with the two exceptions below. I am allowed a small glass of orange juice or apple juice in the morning.I am allowed one non-water drink at a restaurant when ordering food. Life Quest: Learn German 3x a week I learnt German in school and kinda sucked at it - think the pressure of the exams was too much. But I like the language and want to go back to Germany again this year. So I need to brush up on my German. I will be using duolingo to learn and the idea is too spend 30 minutes a day (or one section i.e. Basics 1) on the site. I have been following a similar plan for the past two and a bit weeks and have refined my goals slightly for this challenge based on where I have struggled. So I think that's it for now. I don't believe I have forgotten anything.

This will be my first 6 week challenge. I have been part of the Academy for the past month and have managed to drop a size in jeans already. Wanted to take part in the challenges over here too. I think it will greatly help. Main Quest: To live a healthier lifestyle My Goals: exercise at least 3 times a weekmax of a can of diet coke a dayadd one fruit or veg to at least 3 uni packed luncheslights out by 10pm on a uni nightLife Quest: To keep up to date with university workTo ask lectures for help if I need itMotivation: I want to be happier and comfortable with who I am. Stats: Height: 5ft1ish Weight:9st 6 or 132pounds on September 6th. Don't own scales at university Below are the main measurements I'm focusing on as well as pictures every month. Upper Body:31 inches Belly: 34 inches Hips: 35 inches I also have a lovely spreadsheet documenting my stats, diet and workouts