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Let me start off by saying this: I'm mostly an RPG kind of nerd. There is something awesome about staying up all night, creating a character from scratch and going on impossible adventures. That being said, I particularly love tough, powerful, ass-kicking female characters. A random train of thoughts while watching a youtube walkthrough of Tomb Raider led me to the realization that I want to become my own kind of Lara Croft. I want to be fit and ready for whatever adventure may lay ahead. I want to be able to climb, run, dodge and jump. I want to be fluent in several languages. I want to be able to defend myself and save people. I want to be a survivor. So my Main Quest is: Become as awesome as Lara Croft. In order to do so, I've chosen these Three Quests: 1) Eat simple, nourishing food: I'm going to cook as much as I can, and use basic ingredients (trying to stick to vegetables, meat, fruit and as little flour as possible). Buy meals only when I'm unable to cook, and that food must be wholesome and simple (nothing fried, greasy, or with too much flour). Avoid processed foods with additives. I will only eat complex food in social gatherings, and if so, a small amount. 2) Exercise 1 hour per day, 4 days a week: My exercises will vary day to day, I will try to find a balance between my different options. Inline skating: for lower body strength, balance and coordination. Running: because I need to be able to scape collapsing ruins. Sprinting (Tabata): *cool girls don't look at explosions* Climbing, Jumping, etc: I've found this amazingly suitable workout plan! 3) Do something badass once a week: Parkour, Yoga, Krav Maga, Archery... I'll choose depending on the availability of trainers/places to learn/schedule. (((And yes, I do think Yoga can be super challenging, specially considering the strength, balance and coordination it requires!))) My Life Quest will be: Becoming fluent in French. I'm already taking a class, but in addition to that, I'll start watching movies and series, I'll listen to music and podcasts, all in French. I'll dedicate half an hour every day to this quest. Two saving points: Midway: If I manage to successfully reach the first half of this challenge, I'll reward myself with a new haircut. Last day: If I was successful in my Quests, I'll buy myself a special Christmas gift (to be determined later!).