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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.

Main Quest: To be able to do a freestanding handstand. One of the first mini challenge I participated in was an upside down challenge. That was the first time ever that I had done a headstand. I did it against the wall and I was terrified. When I realized that not only did I not die, but that I could actually do a headstand , I felt like I deserved an Olympic Medal. I was so pumped. After conquering the handstand, I looked on with admiration at my fellow Rebels who could do handstands, but it seemed like too big a goal for me. As I got stronger I started thinking that maybe, it was possible to do more. Maybe it was possible to do a handstand. I started practicing and slowly increasing my skills. My last challenge I increased my wall handstand to 20 seconds. This challenge I want to focus even more on my wall handstand form. I still have many more steps until this quest is complete, but one day, my avatar will be of me doing a handstand at the park. #1 Upsidedownness: I still have some fear of being upside down and I need to work on my form. The best way to get better is to practice. Do handstands every day for 6 days of each week of the challenge* *disclaimer and exceptions- If my body tells me it needs a break and wants me to take a day or so of rest, I will be a wise assassin and listen to my body POINTS: 2 DEX; 2 STR #2 ) Be Hollow One of the most important factors in a handstand is the hollow hold. My goal will be to spend the following amount of time practicing hollow body holds/hollow body planks: Week 1 300 total seconds total Week 2 350 total seconds 600 seconds Week 3 400 460 total seconds week 4 450 480 total seconds week 5 455 510 total seconds week 6 505 600 total seconds Edit: Goal tweak Weeks 3-6 600 seconds 6 week total 3000/50 minutes (if one week is short I can make it up the next week) edited the time after week 1.Realized I could do more POINTS: 4 STA #3) Fluidity Drinking enough water will help me combat DOMS and help my overall health I will make it a habit to have drink a glass of water at these times: A)First thing upon waking B)right after exercise C) mid afternoon D)after dinner POINTS: 3 CON Life Quest: Enjoy our new deck: Invite people over to eat dinner on our new deck at least 2 times POINTS 4 CHA Side Quest: Write my own Epic Quest