You are probably wondering how this is all going to work. What am I doing? How am I doing it? and WHY am I posting my weight, measurements and BMI out on the world wide web for
all to see...? I will now answer those questions.
First, I am holding my own personal Get Healthy challenge. I call it a "Get Healthy" challenge because I have learned from multiple personal trainer sessions, lectures from my hubby, step-mom and more, that loosing weight (pounds) is not the overall goal. I have learned that our bodies need muscle to help burn fat (muscle=metabolism, where are you my nutrition class people) and muscle tends to weigh a lot. So I shouldn't be too concerned with the numbers on the scale as a measurement of my success. Instead, I am going to focus on the inches lost overall and the amount of body fat I loose. I intend on taking this one month at a time, hoping to inspire people to take a slice of their life (ie:a month) and question what impact they can make towards their own health in that short time.
Second, how am I doing it? I believe wholeheartedly in a company I have grown to admire and respect named Shaklee (as you all probably know from my many solicitation attempts on Facebook). Shaklee has committed themselves to a healthy, safe way of life. I am through using dangerous diet pills, unsafe meal replacements and fad diets. Instead, I am going to use a product based on science, nature, and integrity. After all, I want to be around for my kids and grandkids, and great grandkids, so why would I jeopardize my life with unsafe products? So what is this product I speak so highly of?
CINCH! Third, and probably of most interest to you all, WHY am I choosing to do this in front of the public eye? One word: Pressure. I now have potentially hundreds of people watching me and I can't back down. I now have all of you to hold me to my goals. Admitting failure to myself is one thing, but to everyone else, yeaaah not easy for me. I am tired of giving up, and quitting. How many times have I said, "Oh I will start next week" or "After the weekend I will get back on track". I can't do that now. Once I select "Publish Post" I have made a commitment to "Get Healthy".... and that time is.... NOW!
