Throwing Down The Hammer

DebraMastaler Submitted on February 10th, 2008

For me, this challenge is about more than just losing weight, it’s about getting back on track and in a routine I lost control of.

I used to be disciplined about working out and taking time for myself but somewhere along the line in the last year I let other things get in the way and take over. For a self diagnosed organizational freak who prided herself on being on time and well prepared, that’s scary and downright unacceptable.

No number of smart-ass digs will take away from one simple fact — I am a busy person. I have two wonderful active children, a self-employed husband who needs help in the office occasionally, an active volunteer life here in Williamsburg, a terrific circle of friends (both on and offline) and a business.

And like a lot of people, when life gets a little hectic one of things that gets dropped (aside from blog posts and interviews) is the exercise schedule. In my case, the very visual and net result of this slip is a 20 pound weight gain in 10 months which totally sucks no matter how you rationalize it away.

So again - I’m glad SEO’s Fight Fat came along when it did and am looking forward to implementing my strategy of refocusing energy where it’s important and needed.

I’ve been rooting around the house for my pedometer, found my hand and leg weights which I’ll need since I’m going back on schedule with my walking group. It’s forecasted to be in the 40’s tomarrow (hello Mother Nature - this is the SOUTH!!) so we’ll head indoors to our local rec center and walk the track there. That’s step one.

Step two will be to hire back the personal trainer I used to have. Preferably a good looking, young buff boy instead of the middle aged sinewy woman I had. Hey, if I’m going to sweat and feel the burn I may as well have something good to look at.  ;)

Change has never been easy for me but I recognize the need for it especially in regards to the way I look and feel. I may be getting older but I don’t need to look it –or– more importantly, feel it.  So change starts today.

Have a good one. :)

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One Response to “Throwing Down The Hammer”

  1. Jackie Baker Says:
    February 14th, 2008 at 10:22 am

    Hey there! Glad your finally on and blogging. Since you aren’t posting pics of cereal like somebody else we know, you should tell us a bit about the charity you are competing for. I volunteer at a therapeutic riding facility and would love to hear more about the one you are going to donate to if you win!

    (Just FYI, I work for Matt Bailey)

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