And so it begins...

Welcome!

I started this blog to chronicle a major event in my life. I imagine that as I learn how blogging works and how to pretty up my page, it will become more captivating every time you visit. At least I hope it is.

On Tuesday January 20th I will go into my local health club and begin a program with numerous other brave souls called "Lose to Win". It is a 9 week fitness program fashioned after "The Biggest Loser".

I had been thinking for some time that I wished somebody had a similar program for people who desired to lose weight and get fit. I walked in to this gym to sign up as a member and here is this big fat sign staring me in the face telling me there was only 3 weeks until "Win to Lose" started and that I should sign up!

I felt completely ill. No, seriously I felt like I was not only going to run out of there screaming like a maniac but that I might just ralph all over their sign in the process!

What had I called to myself? Was the desire so strong and the plea inside my head and heart so loud that I somehow created this program for myself? Coincidence right? Maybe, but never the less, there I was standing in the lobby of my new gym looking very much like a deer in the headlights of a very large oncoming car.

I had a choice to make and it wasn't a little one.

I had the opportunity to put up or shut up.

I called the gym later that day and asked a few questions about the program. The more answers I got, the clearer I was that I was being given a gift. A gift that I really could not afford to pass up.

I want to be proud of who I am and how I look. I want to take ownership of my health and fitness and as a perk from moving into this new physical, emotional and spiritual space, I hope to lose about 23+ lbs. in the process.

As you may have already guessed, I put my big girl panties on and I signed up!

I am on the cusp of a new journey. This blog is a way for me to share what my experiences are, what strength I gain from this journey and the hope of a new reality for me.

I hope you will come along for the ride!