Once Upon A Time...

...I (Shazam) was in-shape and skinny. I then hit 30, my metabolism came to a screeching halt, and I got lazy. Majorly lazy. I went from running 3-5 miles like 5 days a week and lifting weights a couple days a week, to nothing. I ran a marathon in 2004 and then it was all down hill. I've made excuses not to exercise and eat right and I continue to just feel horrible. I hate how I look and how I feel. I don't buy new clothes for myself (and haven't in years) because I hate trying them on. Well enough is enough. I can't keep doing this. I have a wife and daughter that depend on me. So on Sunday this personal training place right up the street, like a 5 minute walk, was having an open house. I went in, talked to a trainer, and signed up. One year commitment. Paying it all at once. I get 12 sessions per month and I can schedule them when I want. It was kind of pricey but it needed to be done. I'm not working full-time and won't be from now until next summer so there is no reason I can't go 3 times a week. I'm hoping this makes me feel better, more energenic, and gives me a little boost overall. Losing my job has been really hard on my self-confidence and I need something for me. So tomorrow I have an assessment-type appointment at 10:00am and I'm nervous. Then I will make appointments to have my butt kicked. Hard. I'm sure I won't be able to walk the first couple of weeks. Ouch. Wish me luck!