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Well, friends, the show is done, the set is almost completely down, and I'm absolutely wiped and in need of a break. But I'm going to try to keep health and fitness as a priority while I recover. Goal 1: Lose 6 pounds I was so successful with this goal last time that I'm going to try it again. And even though we're just about at the end of the Lent train, I'm going to attempt to continue on with Paleo the majority of the time during this challenge to help me continue to lose well. I will also be competing once again against vengefulpear (and whomever else wants to join) in his Calorie PVP! Starting point: 189.4 lbsGoal weight: 183.4 lbsPoints up for grabs: 2 CON, 1 WIS, 1 CHA Goal 2: Lose 1.5" from around my midsection This one so nearly happened during the last challenge that I'm going to attempt it again. Achieving this goal would make me thinner than I've ever been in my adult life, so that will be fun to achieve! Starting point: 39"Goal measurement: 37.5"Points up for grabs: 1 CON, 2 CHAGoal 3: Regular gym time Now that I theoretically have more time again and can get on a more regular sleep cycle again, I really want to get back to the gym. With losing pounds and inches, I've enjoyed being able to somewhat start to see more muscle rather than fat. Also, I want to increase my lean mass. My goal is to get to the gym again 3 times per week. Points up for grabs: 2 STR, 1 DEX, 2 STALife Goal: Try 1 new paleo recipe each week Because I've been working so much, I haven't had time for basic life necessities like grocery shopping and have been scraping by. Now that I'll have more time, I want to start getting out of my food rut/survival mode. The goal is to branch out and learn how versatile the paleo diet can be. Points up for grabs: 1 DEX, 1 CON

Last challenge was not so successful for me, so let's try this again... its the exact same challenge as last time, but with a couple of modifications, upping the challenge on those points I did well at. Goals: 1 - cook one new recipe per week CON +2, WIS +2 • This time round, I'm going to challenge myself a bit further. Each new recipe must use at least one of the following: i) a new ingredient or something I rarely use ii) a new cooking method or one I rarely use or want to become more proficient at iii) rarely used kitchen appliances / equipment I already own 2 - stretch every day for 10 minutes DEX +2, CON +1 • this will increase flexibility and reduce stress. I will probably do this at night before bed, or while watching TV. 3 - strength 3 times per week STR +3, STA +1 • this will increase strength, specifically core strength 4 - De-clutter / Cleaning / Organizing WIS +2, CON +2 • this will reduce stress, and set me up for "everything in its place" • this is one of the toughest things for me for some reason, so I need to figure out a way to make myself do it, especially those tasks I really do not enjoy. I've set up my google doc for tracking so I'll be able to keep up with that. Hopefully I'll also be able to keep up with posting on here, too. It's a bit different with this job - I'm sharing a room with someone else and it feels funny to be surfing message boards when I"m meant to be working! I'll try, though.