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I joined the NF Academy back in October. I tinkered around the forums for awhile, but I could never seem to make any of my goals last past a week. Back in January, I went on a purposeful hiatus to get my mind right. I feel like I'm ready to get back in the game now-- time to respawn! I'm guilty of using the phrase, "I'm for real this time, though!" without following through. I'm great at planning. I'm terrible at following through. Laziness? Lack of self discipline? Easily distracted, perhaps? Whatever the reason, I've really got to beat this monster if I want to achieve anything in life. My Main Quest THE BIG WHY: My husband and I are actively engaged in trying to reproduce again. I would like to have my second child sometime next spring-- which means that I will hopefully be pregnant by the end of the year. The first time around, I didn't adhere to much of an exercise regimen. While I tried to eat well, I didn't eat anywhere close to paleo. I was mostly healthy, but did experience some hypertension and swelling toward the end. I'm hoping to do it better this time (I'm also hoping to beat my previous labor time of 26 hours)!! In light of this, my goals to achieve by the end of the year include: Improve my diet (eating home cooked meals, mostly paleo, drinking lots of water)Regular strength training/yoga routine 3-4 times a weekSpend some time outside/go for walks/get about 20 minutes of sunlight a day6 Week Challenge Goals 1) Exercise 20 times in the next 6 weeks (3-4 times a week) using a modified version of the NF Bodyweight Brigade Level 2 workout. 2) Follow my "Spring Menu" for the next 6 weeks (I developed a two week alternating menu featuring spring vegetables and meat-- it's not paleo at all, but better than what I usually eat. I need to practice cooking at home more!) 3) Kick my sugar addiction! Limit sugar consumption-- no sweet treats (i.e. candy, cookies, cakes, ice cream, soda and sweetened beverages). Exceptions include the occasional adult beverage and piece of dark chocolate. Life Side Quest Complete all daily/weekly household chores EVERYDAY! Grading Scale A = Exercise 18-20 times Follow Spring Menu 38-42 days Sugar Free 38-42 days Complete Chores 38-42 days B = Exercise 16-17 times Follow Spring Menu 34-37 days Sugar Free 34-37 days Complete Chores 34-37 days C = Exercise 14-15 times Follow Spring Menu 30-33 days Sugar Free 30-33 days Complete Chores 30-33 days D = Exercise 12-13 times Follow Spring Menu 26-29 days Sugar Free 26-29 days Complete Chores 26-29 days F = Exercise <12 times Follow Spring Menu <26 days Sugar Free <26 days Complete Chores <26 days