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Hi there! Sooooo it sounds cool when I say, "I live in Dubai and work as a freelance photographer and yoga instructor." Life here can be pretty difficult, though, and I've been developing a lot of bad habits here. What really sucks is that before I moved here last fall I was in the best shape of my life. I was lifting, running to train for marathons, eating a very careful diet, playing on volleyball and dodgeball rec leagues, hitting the gym, and had a boyfriend that was an athlete, too. And now I find myself surrounded by mega-brunches (these are no joke, they cost up to $170 and have unlimited gourmet food and alcohol), oppressive heat (exercising outside doesn't last long here), enabling friends that aren't very active, obscenely expensive gyms (not happening on a freelance job), unable to find local/organic/paleo food at the grocery store, and an injury from my last marathon keeping me from running. And I admit I have used all of these pretty well as excuses for getting out of shape, especially since it's the same story for almost every one else I've met here. But last week I found new motivation: I started my divemaster training, which means I'm in a bikini almost every day and could really use a little more confidence. My friends say I look 'fine', but after gaining about 15 pounds and losing most of the muscle I had built so carefully, I'm realllly frustrated and can't stop thinking about how much better I know I could look. I'm going to need help, though, so if there is anyone out there that wants to set some goals with me and do some check-ins, that would be amazing. None of my friends here have any interest in this sort of thing, so I could really use an accountability partner. Anyone out there interested?? Please?? Lauren

Brass Here! As of monday past I have started my routine/eating. My diet hasn't been too perfect, but my portions have been good. On monday I built a routine using a couple articles from here, but afterwards found that it wasn't challenging enough. As I mentioned in my introductory (did I? I'm not sure I did...) I have been going to the gym since December. I have yet to see amazing results because I can't stick to a routine. One week I go hard, the next I make it once, maybe twice. I have seen a great difference in my overall look however the scale, and my inches, betray that Anyway long story short, I think starting at the bottom now isn't good enough, because I'm actually doing quite well in the endurance and stamina department so I challenging routine is what I need. At my gym they have a weight lifting class. I hate to admit it, but I'm very nervous about going to the free weights part of the gym. Usually its filled with 30-40 giant males who like to stare at themselves in the mirror for 80% of it, and then stare at me while I walk by to the classroom. Now I find the weight lifting class boring sometimes, but as I've been reading its about the routine, the quality of it, and not about the fun. Workout sadly will not be fun all of the time, but if I stick to it and begin to get results, it'll be worth the boredom. So tonight I do Body Pump, the weight lifting class as well as a jog with my cousin (we're preparing for a marathon or two). After all that blah blah blah I'm going to run to the class, and add on my schedule when I get back! Stay tuned, and thanks for reading this far if you're still here

I'm want to get some perspectives on milk. When I was a globo-gym going person, a surprising amount of my fellow gym rats swore by milk, hailing it as the sweet nectar of recovery and gains. So what do you think the deal is: miracle liquid or dairy industry conspiracy?

Hi everyone! If I go up two or three flights of stairs in a day (even if not all at once), I'm in pretty bad pain for several days afterwards. My doctor also explicitly told me that I am in "maintenance mode" and that I should never jog, run, or jump again for the rest of my life, despite being 28 years old when I was told that. And I want to fix that, so I'd appreciate any help you can give! So the goals of my workout routine are: 1) Build leg strength in general 2) Build hamstring and quad strength in particular 3) Stretch my legs and improve flexibility 4) The more typical goal of "Generally build muscle" My current workout is: For each exercise, a warm-up set then 3 or 4 sets Mondays and Wednesdays: Stick-ups (upper-back exercise, done hoping to improve my posture because potentially that can contribute to the knee issues) - currently ~60 per set Wall sits (quad exercise) - currently <=60 seconds per set Calf raises (calf exercise) - currently 60 per set, no weights Walk ~3.6 miles (no steep hills or stairs; one day a week I go 6.6 miles instead) Tuesdays: Stool scoots (hamstring exercise; http://www.mavenlive.com/physical-therapy-exercises/stool-scoots.html) - currently ~5 laps of my workplace per set Pushups - currently ~30-35 per set (I'm working on progressing these to one-handed pushups) Crunches - currently ~30-40 per set Glute bridges (back and hamstrings) - currently ~60 sec per set Walk ~0.6 miles (from car to work and back) Straight leg lifts, side leg lifts, and various other related exercises - currently 15 per set with 8 lb ankle weights Thursdays: REST Straight leg lifts, side leg lifts, and various other related exercises Walk ~0.6 miles Fridays: Walk ~3.6 miles Pushups Crunches Glute bridges Saturday: Straight leg lifts, side leg lifts, and various other related exercises Triceps extensions - Currently ~10 per set with a 10 lb dumbbell Front raises - Currently ~7 per set with 10 lb dumbbells Sunday (I'm thinking of adding these but haven't yet; currently this is a rest day): Bent-over rows Bicep curls Obviously my focus has been on my legs, but I want to start working on everything else. So, any advice on what I should add that WILL NOT hurt my knees? Or advice on what I should progress or change in my current routine? The following definitely hurt me: Step ups, step downs, lunges, squats, burpees, leg extensions, walking up steps, walking up steep hills, kneeling, sitting for long periods, jumping In terms of equipment I only have access to dumbbells and adjustable ankle weights. Thanks!

I remember that in one of my workout classes at the gym that I go to, the instructor told me that pretty much every exercise they do includes these basics: a push, a pull, a lunge, a press, a squat, and a swing. For instance, a workout could consist of pushups (push), TRX rope rows (pull), walking lunges (lunge), overhead press with a kettlebell (press), jump squats (squat), and kettlebell swings (swing). I'm just delving into developing my own circuit training routines, since I like the results I got when I was in this circuit training class at the gym. Does this sound about right to you guys? Also, I haven't ever done much more than circuit training. Do you guys think that implementing cardio such as running or swimming into my workout would aid in making a total body fitness regimen? And what are your thoughts on circuit training versus pure strength training?

Good afternoon, ladies and gents! As promised, I am back for a third round of trials, tribulations, accomplishments, and woots! This challenge is all about solidifying the core of my health and fitness. Now that I've had two challenges under my belt, it's time I keep the trend going and as a friend pointed out, keep the baby steps coming, but don't over-reach. I'll post up a solid list of my challenges for this round by the end of the day tomorrow. However, here's my initial goal ideas. I will institute levels this time around. If I am dominating my original goals by the middle of the challenge, I will up the difficulty to level 2 and continue. Fitness & Health 1. Counting calories - stay within my allotted limit that the Lose It! app suggests for my weight and try and make the food I consume as high quality as I can muster. Level 1 - 5 out of 7 days, staying at or under calories alloted. Level 2 - 6 out of 7 days 2. Body Weight Workouts - Last time, I managed to get going on 2 body weight workouts every week, by the end of the challenge. I want to push this further. Level 1 - 3 body weight workouts every week Level 2 - 3 body weight workouts every week & at least two days of cardio (walking, jump rope, etc) 3. Cut out the sugar - This is a carry over from last time, but since keeping within my 1-2 sweets a day was more of a "oh where can I find my treat/fix", I'm going to up the challenge. To cut out sweets for 5 days out of the week, that's sweets in drinks, anything sugar, honey, agave, stevia, truvia, etc. That doesn't count towards milk or things that may have some sugar in them but aren't "sweet" treats. Kinda hard to avoid all sugar when some food is processed. Level 1 - zero sweets/sweetener 5 of 7 days Level 2 - Zero sweets/sweetener everyday Life Goal 1. ??? I'm at a loss for my life goal. Last time, I studied courses online for my life goal. I also had a bonus health goal focused on spiritual health... any suggestions? I will update the thread with my starting weight, measurements, pictures/vids, and suggested calories. I'll also start a new spreadsheet and track my progress on there to keep myself accountable and transparent to everyone following/checking up on me. Also, just to put it out there, this isn't all about me. If any of you need help, please don't hesitate to pm me or ask on my thread. I want to help and encourage everyone as much as I've been helped and encouraged and MORE. I know I'm not a mod or anything, but that doesn't mean I can just sit on my hands and do nothing

As posted in my Battle Log this morning. I'm super-pumped about this morning's workout and the P.R.s that I set. They will fall soon, though! Friday, April 12 This morning was my personal training session and I absolutely KILLED it this morning. With two weeks to go of my eight week training, I'm looking forward to seeing the continued progress. I set a few new P.R.s today, as well as hit an ultra-beast mode in there: Thrusters - 3 sets of 3 reps: 25, 30, 35 (Thought that would be a P.R. but looked back and saw I did some at 40 a while ago. Boo, I would have started heavier and at least matched that!) Lat Pull - 3 sets of 3 reps: 140, 160, 180 P.R. +20 Bench Press - 3 sets of 3 reps: 110, 132, 142 P.R. +10 12 Minute AMRAP Workout - 5 Rounds + 30 completed. This is where I hit Beast Mode, earning the entire +30 in the final 1:20 of this. Five more seconds and I might have had a full round in there! 6 Shoulder presses @ 25# dumbbells 12 Deadlifts @ 35# dumbbells 18 Lunges Finishers: 1 Minute Russian Twists with 16# medicine ball Plank for time: 54 seconds P.R. +20 seconds

Current stats 5'4" 171lbs 25 years old BMI 31.1% Current Fitness Goals The most important is that I aim to improve my quality of life Bring BMI down to 23% with in 1 year Increase strength to improve my abiulitie to do things like areal and hiking Increase stamina, I would like to be able to jog 5 miles with out stoping or having an asthma attack with in one year Improve flexibiltie, maybe one day I will be able to do a split Today I did areal for the first time in over two months, and lyra for the first time. I did a total of two hours, about split between the two. Im sure that two hours was a bit of over kill but I work out with a friend and we split time, spotting each other as we work on the fabric or hoop so its more like an hour tiem total plus time spent warming up and stretching. If you have no idea what I am talking about yous hould look up areal and lyra, they are both fantastic forms of excersize and a lot of fun. Areal is the silk fabric acrobats you see in ciquise de sole, and lyra is the metal hanging hoop. You do acrobat type stuff with each one and they both take a lot of core to keep your movements controled, you use a lot of back and arms to pull your self or support your weight well getting in and out of positions or "tricks" and legs to climb, support your weight both well going up the fabric, getting in to positions and well in leg/foot/hip locks and doing drops or hanging up side down. Its an amazing all over work out but as much fun as it is you have to do a lot of working out to get your muslces to be able to support your weight well doing these things. that was a bit more then I planed on tryping any way its all a lot of fun!!!! Tomorrow i have strength training ar 7 am, wooo. I am not a morning person so im not really looking forward to getting up at 6:45, Im also going to try and get to the gym at least once between thursday and saturday for the mundaine cardio routine.

I could make a post about every awesome thing that happened this week, but I felt the urge to roll it all up into one, so here we go 1. I broke the 250 lbs. limit and am officially down to 248 lbs!! Soon I'll be down 40 lbs from when I started my journey this year. I'll TOTALLY be back in here cheering up a storm when I do, but this is awesome! 2. My wife and I had our first ever workout date! We've always been foodies and gone out to eat or a movie, but in this effort to level up our lives, we've actually stepped out and done something different. It was a blast and I can't wait for the next one! 3. I've NEVER done free weight workouts before, but this week I've been steeping all sorts of out of my comfort zone and doing dumbbell exercises and today was a HUGE hurdle. I summoned up my "20 seconds of courage", stopped collecting underpants gnomes, went to the squat station, and actually attempted (and succeeded) DEADLIFTS today! I'm SO stoked! And it was almost second nature once I got the form down (still have some tweaks to make) but they are AWESOME! 4. I also found myself in the spotlight in Steve's article today. That was pretty epic and humbling to think that I've come this far and yet there's a whole world to level up with that I never realized before! Oh and all of you totally ROCK!

Hello everyone...I'm an newbie here at NerdFitness. I started the beginner's body weight workout last Sunday and did some walking on alternate days. So far, so good. As for the workouts, I've been able to do the suggested amounts/time of each exercise except squats and lunges. I did 10 each of those. I will bump those up to 15 next week and to the recommended 20 the following week. Then I plan to work on improving on the total time of the workout each week. Yesterday, I completed three sets in 18:36. Walking consists of warming up and then alternating speeds of 3.5 mph and 4 mph at two minute intervals each for a total of 50 minutes. This is with a 2% incline. My plan is to increase the speed each week by 0.1 mph until the combo is 4 mph and 4.5 mph. Then I will increase the incline. Does that sound like a good, achievable plan? I want to lose some body fat and get some definition. Any tips you guys can provide to help me achieve that goal will be greatly appreciated!

So I'm back at again...I think this is like the third time...but now I have no excuses. Last time I started and my goal was mainly on swimming and time swims for work. I got that down pact I'm still doing that. I floated around on the challenge around December. I died when my neck came back to bother me and put me in a torticollis where I couldn't move my neck. Two months of pain and suffering I'm a lot better...I see a specialist this week about it too... But in any case now I'm back to really getting a higher fitness, this time focusing on building muscle and lifting weights. My goal.....don't really have it established completely yet. But it's supposed to help me towards paramedic training because I have to be able to lift so much and be really strong in my fitness. The how? Well I didn't know where to start. A new training center opened in my city. A Co Worker told me and I was going to join a class...but then I decided I would go with the personal trainer rout when one of the trainers is a qualified paramedic himself. he is now gearing my workouts specifically on working my way up for the strength of a paramedic. Which really excites me. (and kills me inside sometimes) So far I have finished three sessions with my trainer. I can lift a lot more weight than I thought I could...my left side struggles a bit but it's getting there. I have four sessions planned before I leave for about two weeks to China and may or may not get a chance to do a lot of working out...I'll accomplish some....but not going to be as intense as what I have been doing. When I come back I will be back at it again. Once I recover from jet lag. My week (once our pool is working again) will look something like this. Monday- Swim 1000to 1600 m Tuesday - Personal Training Wednesday-Swim 1000 m to 1600 m Thursday- Personal training Friday- Swim or rest Saturday- no personal training but work on what I learned.... Learning to love the agility ladder Sunday-Rest and hot tub. I will probably take the personal training up to three times a week once I get my money settled again once I get back from China. But for now I'm keeping my body from too much... I plan to accomplish the possible and take it step by step and hold myself accountable! Any support is good support!

Music is a big part of what keeps me motivated. Without good music I would never be able to make it through my workouts, and I'm guessing most of you wouldn't either. I decided to make a mix of Steve's playlist (and plan on making many more of my own) and I want to share it with you to help keep you motivated. CLICK HERE Enjoy, and share your motivation too!

I sprained my foot running last night and I was just wondering what kind of exercises I could still do. I'm going to do some pull ups, but I can't put any weight on it, so I can't do any push ups, planks, or squats, which is what I've been doing for strength (I'm not yet strong enough to do pistol squats, unfortunately). Any ideas or work arounds? I don't want to sit around for 3 weeks and possibly kill all the habits I've built about working out. I was thinking I could do one leg planks or push ups, but I don't even know if that's a legit exercise or if they're extremely difficult or anything. Any advice helps. Thanks!

A daily battle log. General Goals (more specific goals as I continue on): Transition to 80-90% paleo in the coming weeksWorkout consistently 6 days a week (one of those days being a lighter 'recovery' day) Get to 130lbs (-50lbs, starting weight is 180lbs)Edited 2/13/13 Now that I've gotten into this with a little more I understand what is meant by setting really specific non-weight goals (although I think a generalized ballpark weight goal is still a good thing to have) so as of today here are my revised goals: Strict Paleo diet but with the allowance of 1-2 non-paleo items each week (like ex: sushi with rice vs. sashimi only, or a beer/glass of wine with friends - these would be sort of treat items and not something that has to happen every week either, only if I feel like it)Follow Bodyweight Brigade workouts 3x week through all the ranksTake brisk walks or runs on the days in between & 1 complete rest dayFinally clean out and unclutter my house... this is a huge project for me that might span many months...Kitchen: throw out expired canned goods, remove anything in the kitchen that doesn't relate to food or the preparation there ofKid's room: finish child proofing the room, finish putting things in storage, move his toys into his room, find a dresser for him, put all his clothes awayMy room: Sort and donate all clothes that don't fit or I don't wear (same for husband) (refuse to buy any more of this size also), Fold and put away clothes (find another dresser if need be)Bathrooms: Sort and dispose of old toiletries/makeup/etcLiving area: make sure office stuff is in the designated office "area", Sort and burn old documents that are sensitive but no longer necessary to keepRe-paint each room after organizing is complete

Hey everyone! I know I was JUST in here yesterday praising the amazing ability to fit into an XL, but I have another WOOT that I can't pass up. Last night I was doing my Angry Birds workout and got this crazy idea to try and actually do normal push-ups. Up to this point I have been doing all the easier variations, starting with wall, then counter top incline, to knee, but last night I tried regular push-ups. I expected to suck at this horribly, but to my surprise I managed to nail 20 of them in a total of three sets 10/8/2!! While with some of them I didn't quite make it down as far as I should, I kept perfect form the entire time I'm so excited because this is the first set of regular push-ups that I have done since high school (which is like over 15 years ago).

So I finally made it back to the gym after almost six months off today. So far today has been great for me diet wise and actually doing something physical. I slept like crap, but I am determined to get my badonkey in gear. I recently went to the store though and bought a few things that are not very paleo friendly, although what I should be doing is taking it and throwing it in the garbage, or taking it to work and using it there, I am making it up, because it sounded good and I want it GONE!!! So rather than sticking to my paleo that I should be doing, I will be enjoying some chicken and rice. I need to also go in and prep some stuff for tomorrow, because, let's face it, after working with preschoolers that have just way too much energy, running errands and going to the gym, cooking just doesn't sound appealing. But, I refuse to be mad about a little bit of rice, and today has been productive. So kudos to me and to Maxtrong for getting to the gym! Oh, and I must say that it was great to have a bunch of the trainers and staff come up to us and tell us that they had missed us and that we were glad we are back. Makes it that much more exciting to go. Tomorrow the pool? We shall see.

Hello all! New member to the website, nice to meet ya! I suppose introductions are in order, my name's Michael. I'm 20 years old and have been "working out" for a good portion of my life. Playing sports, occasionally going to the gym or on a run. My diet never was never really...that healthy. I tried to eat healthier but it never really stuck with me, something that I'm hoping to change through being a part of a community like the Nerd Fitness Rebellion. I work (in a bowling alley), so I'm surrounded by junk food/sodas all the time, and it makes it hard to resist the sugary/fatty temptations. (especially because sodas are free..) I weigh around 200 pounds, and I wouldn't really have a problem with that due to my height (6'2''), but a good majority of my weight is fat. Last time I measured in at about 18% body fat, a shocking revelation when the last time I checked I was closer to 10%. My goals: I'm looking to go further and beyond, and get down to ~7% body fat. I want to feel and look good at the same time, as well as be as strong as can be. I want to begin hardcore strength training, as well as try and go full paleo throughout the course of the year.(The latter will be difficult, I'm unfortunately a pretty picky eater :/) I also want to add parkour training to my workouts, added with strength training. I just read an article on the main page about transitioning from machines to free weights, and it mentioned starting off with Bodyweight exercises BEFORE moving on to the free weights, and then finally mixing the two together. It seems like a great idea, and I would love to put the body weigh exercises into my routine(they almost mirror the parkour training that is also found on the website) So all in all my goals for this are: Get to 7% body fatGo paleo!Like what I see in the mirrorBE STRONGAnd to get started with parkourThanks a lot for the read and I'm glad to be here.

Hello everyone. I'm new here. I've been on and off with this fitness journey I have. My main problem is I lack direction. Idk what to lift, how long, what to eat, what to cut, what to avoid, how to warm up, how to stretch. I would be really grateful if someone can give me a workout plan. I'm female and aiming to lose 20lbs in 1 or 2 months. Either by weight training or cardio. I'm a student so gym membership isn't an option for me right now. I just don't know what to do.

Well, here's what I didi today: Bench 115lbs @10reps LegPress 225 @10reps Cross Curls (not sure thats what they're called): 25lbs @10reps Bent Rows 40lbs @10reps Overhead Tri thingamabobs 35lbs @10reps 1 minute plank (last 30 seconds add to taps) 25 Russian Twists, Repeat circuit three times. I was tuckered out on those bent rows. For a while I was at 40lbs and didn't have issues, but now I feel like maybe I should take it back to 35lbs or stop at 8 reps as my last two aren't the best form. Thoughts?? It may be time to bump up the cross curls to 30lbs, I won't make 10 out of the box with those, but may shoot for 8reps? Probably should attempt more weight on the bench now. I'm using a machine because I don't have a workout partner so it may be harder without once I find one. Also ready to go up on leg press to probably 235 or so... Will add to taps to the full minute of planks next time. Leaving russian twists as is... and MY GOD do I want Taco Bell right now!!! But I'm eating chicken....*sigh*

I have decided to post my workout to see what everyone thinks and how I can improve it. My goals are: for the challenge, run 3 miles without stopping and be able to do one pull-up for life, improve general fitness and strength, get down to (roughly) 125-130 lbs (if I acheive the body I want and due to muscle mass or my body composition, can't get that low... then that's fine too. I would rather be strong than skinny). A few questions... any additions or changes to my strength training routines? I'm thinking about adding pull-up and chin-up negatives on running days. Should I add core work in somewhere? My time to workout is limited on Mon, Wed and Fri due to college classes, but I could add it on Tues, Thurs, Sat. Monday Endurance run (run for as long as I can without stopping, currently 2 mi.) Tuesday Weight training: aim for 3 sets of 12 reps. Once I complete all three sets I move up in weight Weighted Squats Chest press (cable machine -- barbells intimidate me w/no help/spotter) Bent-over rows Deadlifts Bicep Curls Tricep Extensions (two hand overhead) Wednesday Sprint intervals -- starting out at 30sec sprint, 90sec jog/walk Thursday Bodyweight exercise (Angry Bird workout) Push-ups Squats Planks Inverted Rows (in place of pull-ups, cuz I can't do any) Friday Easy interval run (0.5 mile run, 0.1 mile walk intervals to total 3 miles) Saturday (Bonus day) Quick 1 mile run Repeat Tues weight routine

Okay here is today's workout. It was a bit impromptu. A body weight circuit done only twice. Warmup 25 jumping jacks 10 push-ups 10 squats 35 jumping jacks Workout 10 pushups 10 dive bomber pushups 10 open grip push-ups 5 1-handed push-ups each (assisted) 10 squats 10 walking lunges 5 pistol squats each 10 squats :30 sec bodybar/front plank I would appreciate any feedback. Please keep in mind this is impromptu and i know i didn't include any pulling exersises. I am just getting ready for the upcoming 6 -week challenge were most of my goals are upper body. So excited.

Hey everyone! I'm a 5'2" female, about 135lbs. I started intermittently frequenting Nerd Fitness a couple of months ago, which actually gave me the motivation to try the 100 Push Ups challenge. I got through a couple of weeks, but after a holiday with my girlfriend I lost momentum and ended up letting that go. In the past I've been quite active in martial arts (6 years of karate, Okinawan weapons, ju-jitsu, kendo), but haven't done any martial arts as of late due to the awkward scheduling of my job. I want very desperately to take fencing lessons at my local YMCA. I've never done many sports besides that though, because I've had a lot of knee problems since I was a kid. Starting about 2 years ago I developed some pretty heavy body image issues. It never developed into an eating disorder, but I became so obsessed about calories, and being at a major calorie deficit. I tracked every single calorie obsessively on an iPhone app, and was completely miserable, despite losing some weight. I still struggle with my body image, although I'm at a very normal weight, and generally in good health. My ultimate goal from using this site is to be stronger, and feel good about myself. I don't want to count calories, and I don't want to think about what I eat as much. I also want to look good naked. Smaller goals might include: Doing a pull-upTaking fencingDoing 25 (I'm starting small) push-ups in a rowRunning a 5KLearning to swim a breast strokeAlso, I have no idea what class I should be, so if you have any ideas, let 'em rip.

Jambo!!! First of all, any other Kenyans here? It would be so cool to set up a Kenyan NF meet up soon. Second, I live in Kenya. I'm 29 years old, a project management professional, a makeup artist in my spare time, and an avid reader. Third, 2013 is the year when I let go of all my excuses. So here are my fitness goals: - 2013 Goals: Participate in at least 6 six-week NF challenges Complete one Insanity Fitness 2-month challengeLose a minimum of 20lbs and get my flat tummy backEat healthy 6 days per week, with one cheat day each weekRemain accountable to the NF community100 pushups in a row100 situps in a row300 squats in a row5 pull-ups in a row2-minute plankDrink at least 2L of water each day (or more)Wheatgrass every day (does wonders for energy levels and red-blood cell formation)1st 6-week Challenge- January 7- February 18, 2013 (thanks @Laureleye for pointing out that these need to be captured): Fitness Goals Lose 7 lbs (*scream*) Perform the Rebel Fitness Guide Level 1 Rookie workouts for 6 weeks (I tend to want to hurry things along- I'm teaching myself patience) At least 20 pushups in a row Life GoalJournal at least three times per week, for the next 6 weeks. Bring on 2013!!!