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It's been 3 years since I first discovered Nerd Fitness. I've done 18 six week challenges. Surely, I've learned something in that span. One of the first lessons I learned from Steve was the importance of tracking. I've tracked measurements, calories, and workouts, and taken plenty of pictures. However, I've consistently neglected the equally important step of analyzing my results. As I look back on 3 years of work, I don't "feel" like I've made much progress. I don't even really look like I've made much progress. But there are more ways to measure progress than just the scale or the mirror. Since I have so much data strewn about various platforms, I figured it's time to buckle down and analyze, so I'm making that the theme of this challenge. Goal 1: Analyze my data, comparing weight highs/lows, visual progress, measurements, diet, and exercise routine.Having 18 challenges to review, I will aim for analyzing 3 per week, but I may end up switching to a month-by-month or quarter-by-quarter system.Things I already know: I want to build muscle. Progressive overload can help.I want a bigger chest and bigger arms, but I'm limited by not having a barbell. Dips can help.Goal 2: Weighted Dips - go from 3x5x5# to 3x5x30#I am not genetically inclined to build muscle. Creatine can help.Goal 3: Daily weight gain shake and creatine. 6 cups (48 oz) of water a day.My core strength needs work. Hollow body holds can help.Goal 4: Hollow body hold practice 3 days/weekConsistency is key to making progress.I am more consistent with my workouts when I stick to 3 a week.I have workout ADD when I don't see immediate results.I will workout 3 days a week - 1 for High Intensity Training, 1 focused on core work, and 1 focused on Dips progressI was going to post an inspiring picture of the old "those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it" quote, but apparently the internet can't decide who gets credit for it. So if you know of a good one, send it along.

So my friend got a couple tubs of this Raw Fit vegan protein powder. One tub has ground up roasted coffee beans in it, the other has ground up green coffee beans. Neither container mentions anything about a 'flavor' or 'taste.' I found this highly suspicious, as protein powders are usually either 'unflavored' or flavored with chocolate, peanut butter, fruit (as you all well know). I tried the roasted coffee one tonight before work. The first thing I noticed was that it had a fairly smooth coffee flavor to it, not too bad. The second thing I noticed immediately following the coffee taste was the HORRIBLE SAND TEXTURE WASHING AROUND IN MY MOUTH. This stuff is awful. It's like drinking a half water half sand castle-bucket from the beach. All the macros are awesome, low fat, high protein, high fiber, vitamins, etc. On paper this stuff kicks ass. But once it's in your mouth, egads. I will be trying the green coffee one tomorrow but I cannot imagine it's going to be any better. I will be finishing both tubs as I don't believe in wasting food. I imagine putting this powder into something that isn't a beverage would be fine. But it is downright unpleasant to drink. I might try mixing it in with something the next time I use it and post an update.