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**Newbie error** Seems I have posted this in the wrong place, as this is my first challenge. Can't find where to delete the post. Greetings rangers! fifipommes (La Pomme), the newbie here. This 6 week challenge could not have come at a better time, as I woke up ready to kick my own behind into gear again (and this time it's personal - not that it ever wasn't ... moving on). Main Quest: I will complete the Super Sprint at the London Triathlon on August 8th!! (Yes, i will) Quest 1 - (deliciously evil) Demon Sugar: Hi, my name is Fiona and I am a sugar addict. I was doing quite well with a pretty strict paleo diet and then I fell, face first, off the wagon and proceeded to wallow, gleefully, in the sugary muck. 6 additional Lbs and low energy later, I am ready to wean myself off the sugar again. This challenge I will be planning my meals ahead and preparing a few healthy (and tasty) options that I can leave in the fridge for time pressed situations or when I need a snack. I won't be eating much fruit to begin with but will allow myself to have a portion, if I want something sweet. I will remind myself that I am not on a diet; I am swapping unhealthy eating habits for healthier ones. If I slip up, I will not beat myself up and I will remember that one meal does not have to become a whole day, week, month, of unhealthy eating. Quest 2 - Ranger Training I have a few months before the triathlon, so I'm going to focus on losing weight and building up some stamina for 12 weeks and then tailor my workouts specifically for the swim, bike, run. Weeks 1 - 12: Dumbell Division workouts (starting at level 1) three times a week, Couch 2 5k running program three times a week, yoga in the evenings (3-6 times a week 20-30 mins) Weeks 13 - 23: 10 week Beginner traithlete program (alternating swimming, biking, running 4/5 times a week), kettlebell training 2-3 times a week, daily yoga Quest 3 - Sleep Patterns Is it possible to be a Vampire-Ranger? I have difficulty shutting off and going to sleep, even when I'm tired. I will work on establishing better bedtime habits (no reading in bed, no laptops in bed, no mobile phones in bed etc.) and try to average 7-8 hours of sleep per night. I will work on building a gradual "shutting down" bedtime routine, which will involve yoga/meditation in the evenings and unplugging myself from all the gadgets a minimum of an hour before bed. Life Quest - Time Management Sadly, I am the Queen of procrastination. I will improve my time management by planning my day the night before, breaking tasks down and setting time frames for completion. I will eliminate online distractions by using Rescue Time to block the sites that I get lost on during the day. I will set appointments in my calendar to remind myself what needs to be done and by when. I'm looking forward to this challenge... ready to kick ass and take names! I'm also looking forward to seeing everyone else's progress. This really is a fantastic community and I'm glad that I stumbled across NF. The journey begins!