Getting Fit

I started my journey to better health and fitness just about one year ago (Jan 31st). I have lost nearly 60 pounds, and am close to my first weight loss goal of being under 200lbs. Not only have I lost weight I have gained a whole new fitness level and mental aquity. I am able to push myself past my limits and have a whole new confidence level. I by no means have reached where I want to be weight wise but, the way I view my weight loss has changed. I now look at that as a secondary issue that as I change the way I eat, and my activity level will continue to go down to a certain level.

I started out just riding my bike as often as I could and that was alot, in 5 months I had over 2200 miles in and untill my crash in August it was going good. I am still recovering from some of my injuries and was at a sticking point. So, I took a chance and joined a cycling club. (http://www.cyclo-club.com/public/main.cfm) I joined cyclo-club and since have increased my fitness level with the workouts and lost another 16 pounds in a short period of time just about a month. This is not a fad diet I did the Fat Loss Boot Camp ( http://www.cyclo-club.com/members/department108.cfm) and that spiked my metabolism. I have also increased my core work outs and push it hard, but also know when to take a day off.

I lead a very busy life, I work 12 hour nights (alot of overtime) just came off of 14 days straight. I go to school full time to get my Marketing and Managment degree, and have 3 young children and one more on the way (have two others over 18 that are still a hand full).

My biggest source of motivation outside of my family and what is inside of me has been knowing that there are others out there doing the same thing suffering through the same workouts, and dealing with the same nutritional issues. And this is what its all about, SUPPORT. I am starting this blog first to help myself follow my progress, as well as to put out there so if someone else can get some help and not feel alone in their venture to get into better shape, that would be great. This is my first post and their will be more to come.

Gunnadropya