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I'm joining the Assassins for this challenge, after spending the last five challenges with the Rangers. There are a couple of reasons for this: My dexterity skill is ridonkulously low. It just hasn't been a priority, but this skill in particular will help me meet other goals in my life. Bodyweight workouts and other dexterity/agility activities are of interest to me right now.I need to get in the habit of specializing more IRL...I need to stop trying to Do All the Things. I'm taking a break from the jack-of-all-trades mindset.I have pined after parkour for years but was too scared to try it. I just watched Felicia Day learn some basic parkour on The Flog, and I thought, if she can do it, I can do it. Current routine: Diet: Whole30 thru April 30, off-plan day May 1, paleo May 2-May 31. Sleep: Wake up at 5am and use the first 2 hours of the day for my workout + journaling + meditating. Exercise: PBF LHT 2 nonconsecutive days/wk; Galloway 5k training (slow pace) 3 days/wk; 2 off/yoga days. Starting Stats: F, 31 Height: 5'8" Weight: 187lbs Waist (navel): 37in Hips: 42.5in Body Fat: 38.72% Goals: Routine: Wake up at 5am EVERY DAY (including weekends!). (+3 STA) / Strategy: Bedtime by 9pm; Tech-free from 8pm-9pm; alarm clock on the other side of the bedroom so I have to get up to turn it off.Strength: Complete my Level One of PBF LHT. (+3 DEX, +3 STR) / Strategy: PBF LHT workouts 2x/wk.Know Where You've Been - Log food intake daily and workouts as completed. (+1 WIS, +1 CON) / Strategy: MFP for food and sexy spreadsheet for workouts. Use my MFP tracking to find my caloric sweet spot.Big Changes: Kitchen Licensure - Complete three or more tasks from this list. (+2 CHA, +2 WIS) --Contact landlord re: water test and septic specs. (Done 4/15/13) --Contact water testing facility to complete test. --Obtain copies of septic specs paperwork from landlord. --Reorganize kitchen to meet professional licensure criteria. --Switch selected recipes to metric and draft detailed instructions. --Submit application/water test results/septic specs for licensure. --Submit metric recipes and product samples to State testing facility. --Request appointment for kitchen inspection after product samples have passed testing for sale to the public. Unofficial Goals: Minimalism - reduce the number of things I own / clean out parts of the house that are collecting clutter. Play - do some fun stuff outdoors, especially incorporating bodyweight movements from my PBF LHT workouts. Connect - Spend a little time each day checking in with my NF friends. The past couple challenges I check in the first week, then nothing for the next 3 weeks and people wonder if I've wandered off into the Maine woods and gotten lost, then lots of checking in the last week or two. This time I want to make a point to check in on my own thread and on my fellow Rebels' threads at least 3-4 times per week EVERY week, barring some horrible life circumstance that might prevent me from doing so. **If I clean at least one room in the house that needs it + do at least 4 play sessions outdoors + post on NF EVERY week without missing any weeks, I get to get myself some new NF merch! Sambie's 6th Challenge Theme Songs: "Some Nights" & "Carry On" - Fun.

Loren Wade's Routine Challenge My last challenge was minimalism: I redesigned my living space, switched to a standing desk, sold 90% of my belongings, and sold my car in favor of biking. I currently lack overall discipline in healthy habits and a routine. This challenge will be focused on leveling up my life by following a loose schedule, eating right more often, writing again, and learning self defense.The Life Habit3 Hours Distraction-Free Writing WeeklyThe Fitness HabitsStronglifts 3x WeeklyKrav Maga 2x WeeklyThe Nutrition HabitPaleoLean Gains.Clean Paleo + Whey and Rice.Weekly Cookups.Nightly: Fish oil, Vitamin D, Natural Calm.​​​UpdatesMinimalism Room Before/After​Day 0Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7Day 8Day 9Day 10Day 11Day 12Day 13Day 14Day 15Day 16Day 17Day 18Day 19Day 20Day 21Day 22Day 23Day 24Day 25Day 26Day 27Day 28Day 29Day 30

My theme this challenge on minimalism and simplifying life a bit. I'm also only doing 3 goals that way I can make sure to focus on all of them well. Goal 1: Simplified Diet (+ 3 CON, + 2 CHA) + Eat at least two out of three unprocessed meals a day - example breakfast: eggs, oatmeal, fresh fruit, vegetable omelet - example lunch: salad bar (no processed dressings), grilled chicken, brown rice, steamed vegetables + No food allowed from the dining hall dessert area + Keep frozen fruit and vegetables in freezer for snacking + Drink only tea, coffee (limit 2 cups total daily) and water Grading Criteria (days completed): A: 38-42; B: 34-38; 29-34; D: 25-29; No points 28 days or less Goal 2: Practice Yoga Twice a Week (+5 DEX) + 20 min or longer sessions + Use an online yoga video lesson to do in my room + Talk to friend who does yoga and see if I can work with her Grading Criteria (# yoga sessions): A: 12; B: 10-11; C: 8-9; D: 6-7; No points 5 or less Goal 3: Minimalism (+ 2 WIS, + 3 CHA) + Items to focus on: clothing, yarn, toys, books, video games, cds & dvds, old class notes & textbooks + Categories: Keep, Donate, Sell, Trash/Recycle