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Good evening fellow assassins! I had originally intended to wait one more challenge and join the adventurers while I built some new habits, but since they created their own guild of explorers, I decided to fast forward my plans and join the assassins! ​Epic Quest! At 4'11" and 150-ish pounds (specific measurements coming... tomorrow), I have always been pretty hobbit-shaped.​ I was always built slightly rounder than the girls in my class, and I was dismayed to realize that I stopped growing in the sixth grade. I lacked confidence to put myself out there, and up until I met my husband, the boys weren't interested in the small creature that they tripped over between classes, so I buried myself in books and video games. After some time, this contributed to my obese BMI score. Over the next 6 or 7 months, I hope to reach 120 pounds by my birthday in July, so that I will be considered at a "healthy" BMI. Considering that BMI has a tendency to be inaccurate, and since I also want to put on some muscle between now and then, I also plan to reach a body fat percentage of 25% within the next year or so. As part of my epic quest to the new me, I have been slowly building a habit of walking on a regular basis through the Walk to Mordor Challenge. Since I didn't make it to Rivendell by New Year's like I had hoped, my current goal is to simply make it to Rivendell, and then I will plan more timely goals from there. Also, in the midst of all of the changes I hope to make, I also want to be sure that I learn to love the current version of myself while still taking steps towards the healthier me. Challenge Goals! ​With the recent changes to the levelling system, I plan to do my best to merge the new and the old systems to the best of my ability. I will use the Epic Quest system in combination with the attribute points in my signature. XP and attribute points will be earned based on the percentage of completion for each of my goals. Each goal will also be for 5 days out of a week, with Saturday and Sunday acting as "extra credit" and "makeup" opportunities. ​1. I will drink 2L of water 5 days out of the week. I tried and failed this during my last challenge, so this is my chance at redemption! Successful completion will earn 10xp and +3 CON. ​2. I will go on an intentional walk with my dog 5 days per week. In the event of inclement weather or "snowmageddon," I may replace some or all of these walks with another activity such as yoga or a bodyweight workout. Successful completion may result in up to 10xp and +3 STA. ​3. I will complete the Nerd Fitness cooldown/stretch routine 5 times per week. This should help increase my flexibility and will hopefully also help to relieve some of my constant back pain. Completion of this goal will earn 10xp and +3 DEX. ​4. Life Quest: I will establish and maintain a morning and nighttime routine (5 days per week minimum). I will post a more specific routine list another time, but for now this means that I will read a book before bed instead of looking at my phone, I will actually brush AND floss at night (instead of just a quick brush in the morning), I will follow a skin care routine and actually remove my makeup at bedtime, and on weekdays that I don't work I will still be showered and dressed before 9am. I always feel better when I am taking care of myself in these ways, and I'm hoping that it will boost my confidence. Therefore, successfully completing this goal will earn me 10xp as well as +3 CHA. I am so excited to finally be joining the assassins! Stay tuned for measurements and the story of my alter ego, Calanthia Cobbin, tomorrow!!!