Now

Since my birthday, I have been working every day towards my fitness goal.  I have joined an online weight loss accountability group called TWIO (The Weight is Over with Jess and Shell).  I have started strength training using the 21 Day Fix and the 21 Day Fix Extreme.  Last week marked the beginning of fall half marathon training with Dave's Performance Footgear.  I have a few half marathons that I would like to participate in this fall with the earliest being the Boy Scout Half in Bowling Green Labor Day weekend.  

Some days are easier than others.  Some days I find it challenging to get a workout in.  But something has clicked in me this time that is driving me to keep going.  I can't wait to see what I can accomplish.  I am attaching a comparison picture so you can see what I look like now.  I haven't been super heavy since 2010.  It's been a slow process and I am ready to kick it up a notch.  The time for fitness is now.

The first 39

My 39th birthday was the 28th of June.  It was quite apparent that my 40's were rapidly approaching, and I was overcome with the feeling that I needed to take better care of myself.  You see, the first 39 years of my life were not healthy.  I battled weight for a good chunk of those years, and I don't want to spend another 39 out of shape and unhealthy.  I started running a couple years ago so I was already on the road to fitness.  This year, I am going all in.  I am not doing things half way.  I am watching what I eat and working out.  I will be fit by 40.  So, this blog will document my journey.  You will see sweaty selfies, race pictures, workout logs, you name it.  I am going to be doing it.  Thanks for joining me on my journey.

This picture was taken in 2007 before having kids and before I started running.  I have lost 80 pounds since this picture was taken.  I have about 20 more to go.