I'm supremely happy to kick off this conditioning program today with my first full body, circuit training work out. No part of my body isn't completely sore. THIS is what I was missing. Before I get a million comments about "don't go all out in the beginning" or "take it slow", know that A.) I've been "taking it slow" for 13 years! B.) This isn't my first rodeo, I was once in the best shape in my life when I was in track & field 13 years ago, although I didn't know it at the time. C.) This pain is "good" pain, I miss it and it is exactly what I need supplement my change in eating habits. So in short, I'm proud of myself for NOT getting the surgery and I just finally had an "a-ha!" moment where I feel I've made the right decision. Yes, in the short term (probably a year or so) I will have to deal with the weight on my organs, my joints, and my body overall but in the long run I wouldn't choose a different path if I had to do it over again.
This all being said, I'm NOT the only champion to brag about! My cousin Julie Pratt really continues to blow my mind with her commitment and perseverance to living a healthy lifestyle and leading by example. This past weekend she participated in a triathlon- not a little walk, or even a run...a friggin triathlon!! Not only did she finish but she made a goal of the time she wanted to beat it in and BEAT her goal time. I am so inspired by her and in honor of her I'm going to be entering my first Run/Walk event next year! I will give myself enough time to train for it and I plan on making it a goal for 2014! Thanks for the gusto Jules!
Signing off for now but I will let you all know how things go throughout this journey!
