CHALLENGE: If you want to do it...
All you have to do is DO IT.
EP, have you ever really sat and thought about the fact that you are in control of your own destiny? I mean really, YOU control YOUR life, YOUR attitudes, and the outcome of YOUR personal situations. Now before you get cynical on me and call me an optimistic nut job, I didn't say that it was easy to have all that control! I know it isn't easy.
I have battled my weight my whole life, and usually it wins. I give up or I give into temptation. I get sidetracked, or kicked off path thanks to the curve balls that life throws me. (Those curve balls can be pretty intimidating to a batter). It is time that I make up my mind, realize I am in control, and just do it.
If you need a little inspiration, just watch Ben's story below. If you are hungry for more information read his tumblr. This guy is my current fitness role model. There is no reason in the world that we cannot accomplish what he has. It is time for all of us to "do life"
http://bendoeslife.tumblr.com/about
So what are my goals.
My 24th birthday is on May 13. The very next day, according to the running club in my city, is a 5k race. What better birthday present can I give myself than the gift of being healthy? So at 8 am on May 14, 2011, I plan to run my first 5K. I am going to use the Couch to 5k program to complete my goal. More than ever I am going to need support from everywhere possible.
Fitness goal: Run and complete a 5k on May 14, 2011.
Short term Weight: 190lbs (Finishing up my first 20% loss of body weight)
Long Term Weight: 140lbs (Only 60lbs, I can do that!)
Life goal: BE HEALTHY, BE CONFIDENT, AND BE INSPIRED TO LIVE!
Anyone willing to take the challenge with me?