Saturday, January 15, 2011

A New Year, A New Start

Every year, we American's make a list of resolutions.  A list of things we want to accomplish or change over the coming year.  For many of us, that list includes a pledge to lose weight, eat healthier, get in shape, etc.  This year, as we enter into the 2nd decade of the 21st century, I am not making a resolution to do any of those things.  Instead, I am making a commitment to myself, my family and to you that I am going to make a lifestyle change.  It's time.  I'll be 38 this year (next month, in fact).  The purpose of this blog is to document my progress in this endeavor.  I have a couple of goals in mind and in an effort to recruit you as my support, my accountability partners, I'm listing those goals here.

1 - To train for a triathlon.
2 - To participate in a Couch-2-5K (C25K) running class, starting in February.
3 - To engage in a healthier eating lifestyle.
4 - To join the YMCA and work out (swimming, biking, running, exercise class) at least 3 times a week.
5 - To participate in a triathlon in September.

As you'll see, I'm not making any specific weight loss goals.  I've always been of a mind that weight is but a number.  I want to FEEL better.  I want to feel healthier.  I want to feel better about the way I look, but also to accept that I will not look like a supermodel or movie star.
That's it.  I'll try to post at least once a week.  More if the mood strikes me.

Oh, and if you're wondering who Corra is... It's my pseudonym.  It's Spanish for run.

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