Sunday, March 4, 2012
The End
Tomorrow I am starting a 12 week program that's similar to The Biggest Loser. I'll be working out 5 days a week with a trainer, meeting with a nutritionist 1 day a week and tracking the food I eat every day. This will be an increase of 5 work outs per week, an increase of meeting with a nutritionist 1 day a week and a 100% increase in tracking my food.
You read that correctly: I am completely sedentary at the moment. But that's all about to change...
So today is my last day being totally and completely out of shape. I'm excited, I'm already tired at the thought of how massive an undertaking this will be, and I'm ready. I think the most important piece - the thing that gives me a shot - is that I'm ready.
This post is titled "The End" because this is the last day I will put zero effort into my health and wellness. I have not been in really good shape since about 2000 - 12 years ago. My mind and body has been doing their best to hang in there with me as I've been on this careless bender, but it can't hang with me forever at this pace.
I've created this blog as a place to journal about my journey. It doesn't really matter to me if I have zero followers or a million. What I do know is that my journey will serve as an example for someone, somewhere, someday - and that's good enough for me.
I can assure you there will be gains, losses, laughs, tears, doubt, irritation and a few more laughs. I'm to a point where this "is what it is" - and I'm going to get really real. I'm pretty sure that's where you have to get to finally make improvements in your life.
Getting excited. I've set out 5 days worth of workout outfits (does that count as exercise?). Wondering if I should take a nap in prep for tomorrow morning...
I'm ready.
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Better take some "before" pictures! I know you will do great at this. You are one determined girl at everything. Count me as a big supporter. I'm also reworking my nutrition and exercise routine and have never kept track of my food before. You'll have to share how you are doing that.
ReplyDeleteAmy K
I've been wearing a BodyBugg for the past 18 weeks (have lost 20 lbs so far!!) and have been amazed at how something like that really encourages me to do more because I can actually see what's going on and I know what I'm doing. I do have a Bigget Loser Challenge game for the Wii that I need to get back to doing again. It's a great workout.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on getting started ... that's the hardest part!
Hey Jess! Congratulations. It is a journey. A few things I've learned: once it's a habit, it's easier to do, having an accountability partner (your trainer) will help immensely and not to beat yourself up when you splurge one day...just start over the next. I'll look forward to seeing your progress!
ReplyDeleteOnce your body gets used to how good exercise makes it feel, it will beg you for more. That sense of wellness is powerful.
ReplyDeleteWhat determination! And what commitment to blog about it!
Focus on the prize.