C25K

Currently I am working on the Couch to 5K program to get myself into jogging and running. So far I am loving it! Check out C25K.com for more on that. Anyway, I am using the treadmill at work on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. After jog/walking as called for by the program, I do some elliptical machine cardio and then use their weight training machines, which are awesome!

I have rediscovered how awesome it is to get up super early and get on the road BEFORE the traffic for my Maryland to Virginia commute. It also provides an excellent excuse for going to bed early!

All in all, I am excited about fitness again. Like they say "if you do what you always did, you'll get what you always got." Jogging is something I have always avoided, so it's got to be good for me. So far I am finding it to be a super fun change from other things I have done before.

A Reclaiming

I have returned. The pinched nerve in my neck in my neck was cured by consistent physical therapy sessions, but it took a lot more work to get my faith in a healthy lifestyle back and to convince myself that I am worth the effort to get back on track. But here I am... back on track.

I reclaim my life. I recognize that I have a problem with sugary foods and simple carbohydrates. I need to be very careful to avoid losing control. However, I know that the calm middle road is the best. Let overexcitement and dissatisfaction float away as they wilt. I will just be.