My Catalyst

One of my primary goals is to lose weight and get healthy before I turn 30. I spend the majority of my days thinking about losing weight and how much it can change my life and such. I'm sure every overweight person does this to some degree. I have similar if I win the Lottery fantasies. I am big on ideas but have a horrible completion rate. I have started more diets, workout programs and weight loss pills than I care to name. I can count on one hand how many programs I have actually completed.

This past week I had two separate people ask me to join them in their quest to get healthy. I know some people would be offended by this and wonder why someone would ask them to start a diet program. I'm actually so excited that the people I interact with would want ME to be their support system. The first invitation came from a friend who recently finished chemotherapy and radiation for her breast cancer. She asked me what I knew about Weight Watchers. I joined briefly a few years back but didn't really have the desire to participate in the program and quickly dropped out. I gave her my general knowledge of the plan and then just blurted out "I'll join with you if you'd like". I didn't even hesitate; she seemed to need a push and I decided this was my chance to help her in her recovery and work on my own health at the same time. The second invitation came later in the week. A friend asked me to start going to the gym with her. She has the desire to work out but has the best excuses to do anything but. She wants a workout buddy so she can be held accountable, have someone to chat with and generally just someone to support her efforts. I am happy to oblige, by helping her I am helping myself and together we can push each other towards our goal. How can I receive these separate offers for committing to a healthy lifestyle and NOT take them? I can't. I'm taking this as a sign that now is my time to get healthy and start living the rest of my life.

Every other attempt I have made at getting fit has been on my own and mainly in secret. It is so hard to verbalize your plan to lose weight, in the back of your mind you always have the fear that you will be judged if you don't reach your goals. I want this to be the beginning of a lifestyle not just a quick attempt to lose weight. I know what doesn't work so I decided to try something new. This blog is my effort to put myself out there and include as many people as possible in my journey to get fit. It isn't going to be easy and I will slip up along the way. I know you guys can help keep me motivated and share your experiences and any tips you have picked up along the way.

The adventure begins June 2!

Please leave me any words of wisdom, I appreciate all the help!