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Hi nerds! This is my first post, and first challenge. I've lurked around for a while and finally signed up! I think having this community is the push I need to get back into fighting shape. I used to race Ironman triathlons quite seriously, took a break from it a couple years ago, and then started a new job in a new city this past January. I was burnt out after 10+ years of triathlons and haven't swam or ridden my tri bike in 7 months *gasp* but am starting to feel the spark come back. There's a local half ironman in October that I've been checking out, but I don't want to sign up until I actually start training again, because I'm a competitive beast and want to actually do well if when I do it. SO...without further ado, here are my first challenge goals! Diet & Fitness Goals: 1. Wake up at 5am on weekday mornings (5x/week) to swim, bike, or run before work (starts at 7:30am). 1. Swim, bike, or run each day during the week, whether before or after work! (edited 6/11/2013 due to boyfriend's work schedule) Just focusing on getting back into a routine and into the habit of getting up early, and getting it done!currently I'm sleeping in until almost 6am and have been running about 3-4 days/week after work (zero swimming and once a week bike commuting on a hybrid bike). Motivation to train after work is tough after standing on my feet most of the day and it's getting hotter here too, so I'd love to be able to call it a day when the workday is over and enjoy my evenings.Grade scale: A = 27-30 mornings. B to F = 26 or less. (That's half joking--I'm Asian and we all know that even an A- is an Asian F!)2. Do pull-ups, push-ups, and planks 2x/week. My upper body strength is pretty weak sauce, and I use a band to do assisted pull-ups, but my someday goal is to do 5 pull-ups unassisted.currently I haven't done this strength set in...er...2 months Grade scale: A = 10-12 days. B to F = 9 or less!3. Eat paleo on weekdays, and gluten-free (if not paleo) on the weekends. Everyone's got their own version of paleo, I know when I'm sticking with mine. Pretty much grain-free and dairy-free, more potatoes than strict paleo-ists, and sometimes popcorn and coconut ice cream. currently I am pretty good during the week with the occasional office pastries, but weekends with my non-Paleo friends and boyfriend have involved pancakes and pizza and chicken tenders--and wheat really brings back the eczema on my ear, it itches to the point of hurting and looks scaly and gross! I also miss the feeling of eating very clean!Grading scale...TBD. Grading how I eat is tough--I don't want to count calories as I have had disordered eating habits in the past and have gotten way too obsessive about food choices. Level Up Your Life Goal! 1. Meet new people: Do something social with a person outside of work (and not the boyfriend) once a week. One of the hardest things about moving into a new city is creating a new social circle! I really need to find people to hang out with outside of my coworkers and boyfriend, and will try connecting with new people in my apartment building, local running groups or Meetups. Or in the NF community!This social thing can include a double date with the boyfriend, but we both definitely need to make new friends. Bonus goals: sleep 7 hours/night (tougher with the earlier wake-up)have date night 2x/week (very important to have this work/life/exercise balance!)lose 5 lbs. and start moving back towards "race weight" by October! (currently 148.0, race weight is about 138) All right, Scouts. Let's do this! Can't wait to have this community accountability!