Cynnister's Derby Girl Now! Challenge

I've started another 28-Day Nerd Fitness Challenge...  Here are the details.  :)

Hello all! Cynnister again, curvy Elf Ranger this month. I chose Scout last month, but roller derby requires strength in hitting and recovering from falls, so Ranger it is (besides, I get to use a bow and arrow and have an awesome pet as a Ranger, right...? That was promised to me, I thought...) Well, I'm starting this challenge late :P but better late than never! I'm at 224.8 lbs (over 10 lbs lost last month which is rockin!) and would love to see the 210s before month end! But I will not make that my goal...
 

1. Exercise Goal: Pass the Derby Skills Test.

This is a biggie for me, I've tested twice now and have passed a good chunk (yay!), but I'm lacking on the 25 laps in 5 min (I'm at 23) and hitting hard enough (and taking a hit). There is a new group of fresh meat girls starting this Sunday and I'll be damned if I'm going to sit idly by and let them get on the team before me. MAJOR stepping up time! Plans are to attend most of the open skates the practice facility has, working with some vets to improve form and hitting, and attending at least one speed skating practice (an hour's drive). Test Requirements > http://wftda.com/rules/wftda-minimum...quirements.pdf

2. Exercise Goal: 10 Push-Ups

Every practice we do push-ups, about 40 of them. And I'm usually barely moving in the correct position or can only do maybe 5-7 on my knees. I hate being one of the few in the "girly" position for this. If I can reach 10 push-ups (completed in the correct position and fully up and down) that would be amazing - and something I've never been able to do! My plan to achieve this is to work on the Hundred Push-Ups challenge > http://hundredpushups.com/

3. Diet Goal: Completely Vegan

I am vegan right now... with the exception of some butter that was left over in my fridge from December (I really hate being wasteful) and some processed sugars (sugar is processed through the use of animal bone). I've cut down amazingly this past month (which could attest to the nice weight loss) but there are still those nagging items that need to be addressed. I want to complete the vegan transformation and eat more fruits and veggies in the process (but that goal is on going and can also be set another month).

4. Life Goal: Lighten my Load

I have plans to move-in with my boyfriend at the end of the month. What I want to do is lessen the amount of things I own and sell or give away the rest. I want to own 250 items max. We can see about paring down further later. I'm hoping one day I can get to this goal (but not this month)> http://mnmlist.com/50-things