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Okay, I hope this isn't too off topic and isn't too silly. I have medium-long hair, and would really love a kickass hairstyle for workouts and everyday wear. Ponytails are practical but boring. I did a thing where I had two thin braids on the side of my head and the rest back in a ponytail which was okay, but I'd love something that I can workout in, sleep in, and looks rad. Any suggestions appreciated (even if not for my hair length). I think the more you feel rocking, the harder you can workout. Inspiration like Lagertha and Lisbeth Salander really motivate me

So, this will be my first full challenge in a while and it’s gonna be a good one! It will be a seven week challenge for me, starting yesterday (June 2nd). (June 20th) Well....school is taking up far more of my time and energy that I was expecting for this challenge. Do to that fact, I have modified my goals for the rest of this challenge. Hopefully these modifications will be enough, but if not, I'll change them again. Passing this class is my priority, but I don't want to let my health and fitness go down the drain because of it. (June 26th) Just a few minor updates. I am switching from Dr. Abravanel's "diet", which only allows for about 1200 calories a day (way too low for my activity level), to tracking my food intake. I am adding three days of interval training to my workouts. EPIC QUEST Get to 25% body fat (Currently at 39.96%) CHALLENGE QUESTS Reduce body fat by 1% Pass my Political Science class with at least a B CHALLENGE GOALS Goal #1: Watching What I Eat (CON+3) I will be tracking my food intake using My Fitness Pal. - 1650 calories per day - 105 grams of protein per day - 150 grams of carbs per day - 70 grams of fat per day Goal #2: Working It Out (STA+2, STR+2) I will be doing the Beginner’s Body Weight Workout three days a week: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. I will start each workout with a five minute warm up, then do at least one circuit of the exercises listed below, and end the workout with some cool down stretches. I will be doing interval workouts on the elliptical three days a week: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. - 20 body weight squats - 10 push ups - 20 walking lunges - 10 dumbbell rows (using kettlebell) - 15 second plank - 30 jumping jacks Goal #3: Political Science (WIS+5) I’m going back to school. I have four or five classes (prerequisites and such) left to take before I can transfer. This will be the fourth time I’ve taken this class. The first time, I had to quit the class but didn’t know I had to officially drop it. The second and third times, I just didn’t finish the class. I WILL finish and pass the class this time. I am determined! Since it’s a summer class, the work/study load is super heavy, but I will not let that stop me! - Study 15 hours a week - Turn in assignments on time - Participate in online forums daily Goal #4: Working Girl (CHA+3) I was recently promoted from being a low level administrative position to being out division director's assistant. This means I really need to start dressing and getting ready for work. Not that I was going to work looking like a slob or anything, but I can definitely step it up. - No jeans, except for Fridays - No t-shirts - Wear heels or very nice flats - Hair and makeup must be done - Keep nails (fingers and toes) looking good Goal #1: Clean Eating (CON+3) I have (numerous times) tried to limit my food intake. Eating less/counting calories, going vegan, going paleo, eating no red meat, only having a smoothie until dinner…you get the picture. So I’m trying to make it easier on myself. Eat clean. The main concepts I’ll be focusing on are listed below. - Eat whole foods - Eat loads of fruits and veggies - Avoid processed foods - Cook at home as much as possible - Eat breakfast at home - Pack lunches the night before - Bring lunches to work - Reduce alcohol intake - Reduce sugar intake - Reduce refined grains Goal #2: T25 Brazil Butt Lift (STA+2, STR+2) I need structure when it comes to a workout routine/system/plan. Enter Brazil Butt Lift. I’ll be following the “Slim & Lift†program for the first four weeks and then the “Classic†program for the last four weeks. It’s going to be intense, but I know I can do it. Each workout session is about an hour long. I am switching from the Brazil Butt Lift program to the T25 workout program. Though the BBL program was nice (and by nice I mean intense and kicking my booty) it was taking up too much of my mornings. The workouts usually took about an hour. The T25 program workouts are only 25 minutes with a 3-5 minute cool down. I know a half an hour doesn't seem like much, but it will make a huge difference for me. - Six days a week - Workout in the mornings Goal #4: Hooping (DEX+2) I have been inspired by the lovely hooping assassins, I have added hooping to my challenge. - Practice every day for at least five minutes - Practice in the evenings Goal #6: Splits (DEX+2) I will be working on my splits this challenge. I used to have the most gorgeous split leaps, and now I can’t even get my splits all the way down to the ground. I’ll be doing the stretches/poses below to improve. Thanks Pinterest! - Practice every day - Hold each pose for 30 seconds (on each side, when applicable) - Increase hold time as body allows