Off and Running-Literally!

We met our team members today and had our first meeting with our trainer-Mike Miller. We had to weigh, take our measurements, and worst of all see our total body fat! That was a shocker! The good news is that it can only go down from here! The reality of the competition and what I have gotten into has all now set in. I am very excited and look forward to the pounds melting away, however I am nervous.
Right now my biggest challenges are time management (so I can fit in my workouts) and planning my meals. My trainer gave us a helpful must - he said he plans his meals for the meal and actually puts them together in little tupperware container! He suggested labeling one for each day. For me this will work great for my mornings and my lunches. I am always rushing and NEVER eat breakfast and ususally just grab school lunch or rely on a staff member that is going out to a fast food place. Mike Miller, my trainer also said that we have to allow ourselves to have a "cheat day". This is a day that we do just that - cheat on our healthy eating for a meal. (Notice I said "A" meal!) Mike says this is a must! Knowing that I can satisfy that craving once a week, will definately help!

There's No Turning Back Now!

I never thought I would enter a contest like this! But day after day as I drove to work I heard Cari talking about the In-Shape Challenge and something or someone started tugging at me to enter. Finally I did! At first I didn't even tell my family, but as the deadline drew near I confessed. When I got the call, I just couldn't believe it! Then of course I had to confess to everyone. The pressure is now on! I am very excited and grateful to KDUV for this opportunity to regain some control over my diet and to actually start working out again - it has been years! I am also grateful to my husband and kids that are all rooting for me. I have the utmost confidence that I will endure through this competition mainly because this opportunity has come as a gift from God. I know that He will stand beside me and provide the support that I need.