Day One

So..... why am I here (or better yet, why are YOU here, reading about me)

Lets start with ME:

I've just finished a 12 month self-discovery journey and what I've realized at the end is.... I have a LOT of work to do before I completely get where I want to be. The GREAT part, I'm already a lot closer than I was before. In fact, each day I am one step closer!

What does this really mean? Well to  me, it means I am taking action steps and embarking on the next phase in my life. This phase will find me happy, healthy, and embracing life instead of watching it fly by.

How am I going to do it:

Mentally- Restart my daily meditations. This allows me to dedicate 20 minutes/day to JUST FOCUSING ON ME.... something that I have put on the back burner most of my life. By taking the time to do this, I am making sure I keep my mind on the positive, and not the negative.

Emotionally- Taking the time to write down my personal goal each and every day so that I remain invested in it!

Physically- Well here comes the CRAZY part. I just signed myself up for a 5km run. This would be the first time I have done one of these in FIVE years. What was I thinking.... well that's the thing. I was not making this decision based on thought, I made it on my emotions. I have always loved the idea of running, and for a while I even enjoyed it years ago.

So where do I start. Its been five years now since I decided to run a race. Well I took a look and found a new and exciting app for my phone called the C25K. I had used the "couch to 5km" program in the past with good success so I thought I would try it again.

(see http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/ for full program)

I have now completed Week One, and have started on Week Two

What you can expect from this blog:

Lots of whining.... well maybe a little bit. In all honesty though, the HOPE is that this blog will document the journey from couch potato to 5km runner in 8 weeks. In addition, I'll be sharing some of the amazing food I'll be using to fuel my body (and help with the weight loss goal I have too....but more about that in the next post)

I'll also make sure to include some inspirational things, positive changes, and randomness!

Talk soon :)

oh, and for some extra motivation check out my girl Angela's website  http://www.coremagnificence.com/ . Its filled with lots of great things to help you find your inner Magnificence!