More than twenty four years ago my parents and my Heavenly Father created a tiny, almost physically perfect little girl. Although I am told I was quite the puking machine, I didn't have any serious defects. Flash forward twenty four years and things have changed quite a bit. I'm a little overweight, I'm not sure I could run a mile without stopping if zombies were chasing me, I get sick frequently, my back constantly hurts, I'm perpetually dehydrated, and I can't ever give blood because my iron count is never high enough. Basically, I'm not doing a very good job of maintaining the body my parents and Heavenly Father blessed me with.
So, my first effort at creation will be to recreate a healthy me, and I have an excellent short term goal to motivate me. On December 24, my family will be running the first annual "Eves Family Christmas in Dixie 5K". No one wants to undergo the shame of not being able to run the family 5k, and I am no exception to that rule. I also have a healthy sense of competition (my husband might say it's a little unhealthy, but whatever), so I'd like to be able to run it and not suck. :) I have roughly 60 days before the 5k, so I'm beginning a 60 day challenge. I'll post before and after pictures, track my weight, log a record of my daily workouts, and how I've been feeling. This isn't all about running though. I really want to be holistically healthy and that means staying hydrated, eating balanced meals, sleeping 8 hours a night, and keeping my sweet tooth in check. It'll be a journey with ups and downs, but it's a journey common to most of us. Maybe you'll be able to relate. Feel free to share your experiences and encouragement along the way!
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