For a while now, I have been working VERY hard to reach a very important goal of mine: Weightloss.
Health and fitness is something that hits home with me, because I've spent next to my entire life being chubby, and then overweight, and then morbidly obese. I cannot remember a time that I have been physically fit, or even happy with my body, and last August (2009), I decided I'd had enough of it.
As cliche as this may sound, I had been watching The Biggest Loser tv series online, and Tara Costa (Season 7) had opened up in one of her many video diaries. I totally understood where she was coming from, and by the end of her speal, I had tears rolling down my face!! :P
That's what drove me to get my butt to a gym, heehee!
I joined one of my local gyms, Nubody's, which is now owned by Good Life Fitness centers, with locations all across Canada. (I think they're planning to place some GoodLife clubs in the United States, too!!)
I was given a personal trainer, Josh, and 8 months later (today), I have lost a total of 58LBS!!! I am soooo happy, and super proud of myself!!
I am still categorized as being "Overweight" according to BMI charts, however I am as fit as I have ever been. I am running a 10k in May, and then a 15k in October, and a half Marathon next February!
I was inspired to write another blog today, because I wanted to reach out to everyone- Not only those who are "overweight" or "obese" but every single person out there who isn't happy with their lives. Change is gradual, but gradual change has staying power!
At the end of the day, nobody can save you but yourself. It is the first step that's the hardest, but once you're over that bump, it's a long, rewarding experience ahead of you, I promise!!
Let yourself be happy!
What have you done today to make yourself proud?
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Always smile!
And remember... You CAN do it!
-Alycia :) xoxox
