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THEN: Ok, so I (barely) finished last challenge. Last time I wasn't sure if I was going to finish it at all. This time, I'm not sure if I'm going to stick with the Monks for the whole duration of the challenge. I have a few things to consider, but I might spend some times with the Warriors... I still have a week to decide, I guess. NOW: Ok, so awkward introductory biography first....just in case you're a Warrior reading this. My name is Gabriel, my username used to be Spauracchio, and I'm the fastest man ali... no, wait, that's not it. I joined NF in 2011 but since the creation of guilds, I've hanged around exclusively with the Monks, being their first Guild Leader. Now, in order to accomplish my goals, I must become someone else. I must become something else. I am Supergirl... The Shogun. I'm beginning an adventure around every guild in NF. For a long time I've been curious about weight lifting and learning the ways of the warriors, and I believe it's the fastest way to accomplish my goals. Also, due to some circumstances, I can't "perform" as a Monk. It's a not a big deal, it happens to all of us at least once, right? Well, not to you, obviously, most of you are Warriors... but then, again. I'm using the opportunity to explore other guilds. Also, I live in Venezuela, my own Gotham, Night Vale, Lian Yu; a country immersed in a great political conflict and essentially a dictatorship regime that practically turns my life into a video game in Titan Mode. I try not to talk about it, but it might come up once or twice in my updates. So, before the depressive train wreck beings, let's go to my goals, shall we? Also, it's my first time as a warrior, so be gentle. I'd appreciate any help, guidance and advice in the ways of the warriors. Fitness Goal: Get Started on Weight Training Join a gym (I'm the smart guy to start weight lifting and joins a gym when the trend in NF is bodyweight training, but I've been doing that for a long time but I need more structure and discipline and putting my money on the line, I've learned I get more results that way) making sure they have a free weights area. Starting Strength: I'm starting my warriors education with "Starting Strength" by Mark Rippetoe, I found this 4 week guide that seems great and that's the point, basing my workouts on weight lifting instead of bodyweight workouts. BACKUP PLAN: If money, country, or any other reason gets in the way, I can always visit The Hyperbolic Time Chamber, that's the name I used to this Functional Training Class they offer at my job on Monday, Wednesdays and Friday. It's free and it's very easy for me to attend there, but again, it's mostly bodyweight stuff. NO EXCUSES PLAN: Seriously, if I can't either go to the gym or train at the THTC... I'll make my goal to workout at home, no excuses, even if it's the old habit of body weight stuff, that's worse than no training. Diet Goal: Get ideally two, at least one daily paleo meal. My main goal in NF has mostly being weight loss. I usually eat twice a day. I do IF (16-8) and so far, my body's gotten used to it and it doesn't bother me so much I can do practically every day. I've been eating clean once a day but I can't always get to do it as much as I'd like *ahem* third-world problems * ahem*. So I'm going for two paleo meals a day, but If I get to eat only one... I'll consider it a victory and go easy on myself. Diet Goal: Get comfortable with an arsenal of recipes. One of the things I admire from the warriors, is that they seem the most diligent nerds (they are the nerds' nerds) with their mealpreps. I've got a bunch of paleo recipe books in my kindle and I want to get comfortable cooking them. I'm also going to put my alchemist hat and start converting Venezuelan dishes that are not particularly good (unless you're in a bulk cycle) for losing weight. So expect lots of exotic dishes being turned into healthier alternatives. Hopefully, I won't be doing many sex-with-your-pants-on things. Life Goal: Get Warrior Smart Okay, I recently got a couple of gigs as Web Content Writer with non-Venezuela based company. I'm basically writing my way out of a post-apocalyptic situation. But I'm not a professional writer. I need to set a routine, and make it a habit instead of a way of entertainment. I'm also studying German, but I usually study on Friday's night (NERD) on the eve of my lesson. Aaaand, I'm also focusing on my warriors education, so I'd yell victory if I get to do at least one of these three things every day. Write at least 30mins. Study German Read some Mark Rippetoe's Starting Strength So, Warriors, let's see what you got! =D Oh, also, ICYM, I have an obsession with Invader Zim.

Okay, nerds. This wandering Monk is swingin with the Adventurers this round - I've fallen in love with climbing and it'll probably be all I talk about in here (next to food). In addition to my challenge, I'm also going to try to lift and attend yoga, but Imma also try to keep things simple... So... Goals: 1. Rock climb and boulder at least 3x/week. Currently the hardest wall I can send is a 5.7, and I still can't cover any of the bouldering routes at my gym 2. Estimate and track daily calories, aim for 2400/day. I'll be taking screenshots of MFP at the end of everyday. Also going to be trying to follow this meal plan I made for myself as best as I can, and keep grocery spending at max. 100$/week (for both my mom and I). Ideally, my goal is to gain some muscle but even if I just maintain my weight, I'm happy. 3. Mobility work on all "rest" days (yoga counts) 4. Study one hour each day! Either for Personal Training certification and/or for GRE.