Getting in Gear!

Today while waiting on a work process to run, I read a cool blog (thanks Pinterest) about a young woman who decided it was time to get herself in shape...and then she did! It was really inspiring in its simplicity. Decide to lose weight, make simple changes in your habits, and voila, lose weight. So is it really that simple? Yes...and no. It will be hard to stick to it, but determination is key. My biggest problem is chocolate. Surprise!! I love chocolate in almost any form. My meals are not so bad. I love chicken in a variety of ways. I do have to force myself to eat breakfast because I am not a breakfast person...unless its pancakes and, well, that is counter-productive. So if I can somehow control the sugar cravings, then I am all good. That is one reason I started this blog. So that my family and friends know exactly what I want to do and can help me stay accountable to myself, and motivate me, and inspire me. I know a LOT of people who are inspiring for many reasons:-)

So far this may sound like I am focused on weight loss only. That is actually not true. I am focused on becoming fit, getting in shape, etc. To do that, however, I do need to lose weight, a lot of weight. I made a really great start (40+ pounds thanks to Metabolic Research Center!) on losing it but then I got pregnant with my sweet little Josiah. So I'm not back to square one, but I did lose some ground...mainly because of chocolate...and ice cream...and french fries:-)

In February 2012, I made a (re)discovery. I found that I love to run. I remember that I loved to run when I was in high school, but somehow through the years I forgot that fact. I really want to improve my running - run faster, for longer- but I have gotten to a point where I can't improve anymore until I begin to get control of my weight.  

I also love karate! My son Andrew and I attend classes together. Its really fun and a great way to be active and bond with Andrew. To be better at this, though, I need to lose weight and work on my flexibility.

Do you sense a common theme here? Fit is definitely greater than skinny, but overweight (I will not say the 'O' word. Its not denial, I just don't like the word) sucks. Literally, it sucks the life right out of a person. So my weight loss goal will not be measured only in pounds lost, but in fitness attained, in improvement in my chosen activities. That will be the true determination of my success.

Wish me luck:-)