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Having survived the Island of Lost Souls, Ruby-Wan Kenewby uncovered a hidden cavern at its heart, potentially the one that would lead her to the prize she had been searching for--the idol. Ruby-Wan still had a ways to go, however. Reaching the base of the cavern would take days, and if this was the ancient tunnel system of legend she suspected it was, it could take her weeks to reach another gate. She didn't have that kind of time to waste, so having replenished her rations on the island and sharpened her blades, she headed out down the megalithic causeway, remnants of a perplexing and long-forgotten civilization that may never be rediscovered. Ruby-Wan wasn't alone, though. Something had followed her from the surface. She had sensed its presence shortly after entering, and for caution's sake, assumed it hostile. Best make good time, then. If we can avoid a fight, all the better... Ranger Challenge: Causeway to Hell Maintaining my previous goals from Vol. 3 and making them into habits, the following additions will be specifically for this challenge. To build and fine-tune my previous goals into habits, cheats are being introduced: workout everyday (1 rest day allowed if needed, using it as a meditation day preferred, also a meditation session can fulfill the daily workout goal) eat cleaner proteins and carbs (cheat meals need to be allotted and preferably reserved for time with friends if unavoidable) get up before 9 am every day (1 lazy morning can be allowed as a cheat day provided I get up by 10:30 am and it doesn't affect my work days) 1) Fit Goal: Get back into Jogging regularly (jog 3 times per week) - Ruby-Wan is being hunted and must stay ahead of her pursuer. When I was at my best I jogged 5-6 times a week anywhere from 20-60 min non-stop. It wasn't about speed, it was about effectiveness and endurance for me. 2) Diet Goal: Level II difficulty (1 cheat meal every 2 weeks) - What's in the pack is what Ruby-Wan has and most of it is a necessary evil. Mostly. This is referring to the Modern Hero Diet I successfully implemented last challenge at a level I difficulty, so it's time to crank it up a notch. 3) Diet Goal: Reduce intake (280g per meal of non-free items) - Rationing food on the journey and making every meal count. Portion control has been the single biggest challenge for me my whole life, and can make being healthy overly confusing and difficult without careful planning or easing into all the work necessary to be successful. Even if I'm motivated to eat healthy, I'm usually turned off by calorie counting and calculating stuff, especially since I make most of my food from scratch. 4) Life Goal: Find 3 hrs a day to do art - If a fight is inevitable, Ruby-Wan must be ready. I have to switch gears from my long-term career goal to building a good back-up plan and something to make me stable now as well as rebuild my savings (insurance sales. bleh). It sucks, but I need to stay on track long-tern need something beyond part-time jobs that can help me actually have a life. (Open to suggestions if someone has a better idea.)