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Hey, guys! I'm in between jobs at the moment. I don't have enough money to sign up for the lifetime membership at the moment. I'm really bummed about that, because it seems like there is a TON of stuff that could be very helpful to someone like me. I'm actually seeing someone about a job next week, so hopefully will be able to join the ranks soon. I'd love to delve into the material available here. Anyway, that being said, I was wondering if there are any cheap/free fitness solutions until I'm employed? I'm currently doing one of the things I got in the emails that get sent out. Here's my routine: Go for a short run/fast walk, about 10 minutes, to warm up. Are there better ways to warm up? 20 squats 15 push ups (trying to get to 20) 15 lunges (trying to get to 20) 15 rows (15 lbs dumbbell) 30 second plank 30 jumping jacks Repeat Step 2 (trying to be able to do this 3 times in a row)So, that's what I've been doing. I currently weigh 208 lbs.; I was 215 before I started this routine. I'm not sure what my goal weight should be. I'm about 5' 7'' tall. I think I would like to be around 180. I'm trying to lose fat and gain muscle to get a toned/fit look. But I'm completely new to the workout world. The most I did was soccer in high school. I think I've kept the same amount of muscle since then but added a lot more weight to carry around. I'm sorry if this isn't the right place to post. I'm still learning! I'm posting two photos of myself so you know what I have to deal with. I would also welcome any tips on burning through leg fat so it doesn't look like I'm packing pillows in my pocket. Thank you so much for your time!

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Hello fellow adventurers! This is my second challenge and I am raring to go after Christmas and New year. Main quest: Reduce body fat percentage to 15 or lower. As 15% is generally considered the optimal training body fat for men; this is my target. I will post my starting statistics tomorrow morning once the challenge has officially started. I will also post my statistics at the end of every week. Goals: Workout a minimum of 5 days every week. (3 STA, 1 STR and 1 DEX) I will be doing the beginner bodyweight workout and interval running on alternating days as well as the occasional Dodgeball session. Grading: A- 5+. B- 4+. C- 3+. 2+ . F- Less than 2 days. Eat Paleo. (3 CON and 2 WIS) Good goal if I want to lose fat. Also, nutrition was my weakest point on the last challenge so I'll be gunning for an A grade this time. Grading: A- 80%. B- 70%. C- 60%. D- 50%. F- Lower than 50% Join a health/fitness related club that I have no previous experience in. (2 CHA) I want to try something new and be adventurous! As this goal will involve more exercise, it will aid me in my main quest. Grading: A- Joined a club. B- Tried a new club but no commitment made. C- Found out about a good club in my area. D- Did a little research on clubs in my area. F- Did nothing. Life quest: Dedicate a minimum of 15 hours a week to finding work. (2 WIS and 1 CHA) The contract at my last job ended two weeks ago. I'm unemployed and I don't like it. I have gotten lazy in the past while looking for work and I was very lucky to get my last job. I will earn it this time. Grading: A- 15+. B- 12.5+. C- 10+. D- 7.5+. F- Less than 7.5. I look forward to taking this quest on with my new (first ever) guild-mates. Adventure!

*trumpets* It's time for Challenge 2 and I am ALL OVER IT baby! New to the Ranger's Guild, I am a dwarfish-sized person at 5'3'' and 166.6 pounds. I've lost about 26 pounds since December 2012 thanks to daily exercise and, in the last few months, clean eating. I don't do this to look good, I do this to manage chronic depression and anxiety and to increase my chances of living past the age of 50. The fit me is a MUCH happier me. This is me at the end of Challenge 1, sporting my custom-made loot: Challenge 2 is going to be all about nutrition! I realized I was going way overboard on the dairy products so I have decided to give the plant-based lifestyle a try. This was partly influenced by reading ''The China Study,'' though I don't think that book is the last word on nutrition, it certainly made me think. I have located some good guidelines, ''The New Four Food Groups'' from the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine so for the duration of my challenge I will be adhering to those. Now, just an FYI, this diet is to be inclusive, meaning animal products are fine as long as my daily plant-based nutrition goals are met. My main objective here isn't to become religiously vegan, but rather to crowd out some of the less nutritious stuff with more of the nutritious stuff. It seems to make a big difference in my mood. On to the goals... Main Quest: GIVE PEAS A CHANCE (try a plant-based diet) Goal 1: Eat an inclusive diet consisting of mostly plants +5 CONAt least 1 cruciferous vegetable each day, a minimum of 3 fruit and 4 total vegetable servings a day.Goal 2: Walk 3,000 steps before 10 am +3 STAGoal 3: Try a new item of produce each week +2 CONSide Quest: 1 hour of job hunting/professional development each weekday +5 CHA Walking 3,000 steps before 10am has the very specific purpose of trying to get me to spread my exercise throughout the day rather than just cramming it in at the end of the day. This will also help me get up and around every morning so I can work on job stuff. The Side Quest is probably the most important goal. As of September 1, 2013 I am jobless and the sooner I find work, the happier I will be. The last time I was unemployed turned into a depression disaster that dragged out almost a year, and I am NOT letting it happen again! LOOT: Battle Gear. This wonderfully silly t-shirt. I guess I'm collecting t-shirts as my challenge rewards. Which is good, because my current ones are too big now! So there you have it. Daily conditioning workouts will of course continue as well as my 10,000 steps a day minimum. I have my spreadsheet made and rarin' to go! WOOO!