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Balance Restore Energize Accomplish Transform Humor Engage I really love how much this has helped people, and I'm going to continue carrying it on! Shaar has been keeping this alive, and I think it has really helped others during past challenges. Even if they weren't participating in a challenge, I think people have found this to just be a great place to let things out when they need a sounding board. Fitness is just as much mental health as it is physical health. Just as we struggle with hurdles during our exercise routines and diets, we may have an on-going battle with demons, skeletons, and shadows in our minds. They can be just as troublesome at keeping us from achieving our goals. That is why we need to take that moment to take a breath and re-center. We have to remember not to keep things in so deep that it tears us apart. These things can weigh heavily on us, and that added weight can be detrimental to any form of health. That said, this is where we can talk, vent, cry on digital shoulders, scream, and yell about anything and everything. Get it out, release the tension, free the beast that is threatening to rip you apart. We are here to offer support by any means necessary. We are here to pick you up when you're feeling at your worst. We are here to do whatever we can to ensure that you remember every day that you are worth it and that you are an amazing person.

"It is time to stop lurking" - Tippeh, 6/9/16 at 9:53pm Well okay I said that a few times before but this time, I mean it I'm tired of being tired. I'm tired of recording my "progress" on scraps of paper I end up losing anyways. I'm tired of starting over multiple times and being just as confused as before. I used to do full body HIIT workouts mainly doing calisthenics 2-3 times a week during the start of my college years and I remember just how AMAZING I felt and looked everyday. Then family issues, changing majors, not eating enough, and life happened. Therefore I fell of that luxurious wagon. So it is time! In fact what really helps is that my fiancee will be gone for most of the week for the next 2 months on business so that leaves less temptation for me to eat out/grab fast food with her. Therefore I'm hoping to establish a pretty solid habit of eating clean and working out regularly before I start my last semester of school this fall (will still miss you hunny!) Long-term Goals: To bulid a habit of working out 3 times a week (minimum) To eliminate processed foods out of my overall diet and instead fuel myself with wholesome foods To feel more energized and full of life for every waking moment To be stronger, especially in my upper body and hamstrings To someday be able to squat double my bodyweight To someday be able to do 10 pullups with relative ease Lastly when I succeed at the above, I know I will look much more lean, "toned", and strong. So my last goal is to look aesthetically awesome! Like Wonder Woman awesome! Short-term Goals (now until Sept. 1): Go to the gym 4-6 times a week Lower body twice a week Upper body twice a week HIIT 1-2 times a week Have 3 meals and 2-3 snacks everyday. No counting calories, just going to listen to my body when its hungry and when its satisfied Rotate between chicken, beef, pork, and fish for variety For example have chicken every other lunch and pork chops on the alternate days, etc. 1-2 servings of veggies per meal (whatever is in my fridge) 1 serving fruit per meal Fruits and nuts for snacks Be able to squat 100 pounds comfortably (hopefully more but we'll see!) Be able to 2 pull ups Be able to do 20 pushups in 1 minute Get a part time summer job (hopefully Rita's will call me in the next few days)! Wow it is cool seeing my goals written out so neatly. In a way, I hope it's not too much, too soon for me but I have a feeling it'll be okay. I'm definitely open to your guys' thoughts and tips though. Otherwise, creep away

So I am braving up to the full NF Life... my profile will have a few links added so i can shout to the world what ive done or not done.. this is my where i will update the weapons I have used, activity's, kit, ect.. MY ARMOUR... my body as it stands mow measured in inches Shoulder 46 / Chest 39/ Bicep 12 / Forearm 11 / Waist 38 / Thigh 23.5 / Calf 16 MY STAMINA... my focus, determination, drive.. Jawbone has a reminder set for Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.. printed on home calender for added importance. MY POWER .. where I eaten how I have eaten... i aim to go mostly Paleo i am not a breakfast eater but will try will write and shame my self if im hit by the hidden traps of sweet offering at work, rest or play.