Let's Start At The Beginning

Hard to believe, but two-and-a-half years ago, I was cycling 25 miles 2x or 3x weekly. When I moved to a new city, that process took all my physical strength and time for awhile. After that? Merely excuses.

The property where I'm now living includes a 24-hour fitness center. Until recently, I hadn't been using it at all. I am making a firm commitment to go, and keep going. This is not a diet, nor is it merely a get-in-shape program. This is a holistic approach to life, and includes a commitment to an ongoing healthy lifestyle.

Since my mother's death on May 11th, I've gotten a renewed sense of perspective. Mom's death could have been avoided if she'd only taken care of herself and seen the doc when symptoms began several years ago. I vow not to suffer the same fate.

I am fortunate; I've got pretty robust DNA. Recent tests show me as overall healthy, for which I'm deeply grateful.

But the time has come to push myself and follow through on my good intentions. I'll be blogging about my progress, in the hopes perhaps someone else might find ideas or inspiration from what I write.

Oh, and today? I burned 399 calories on the Eliptical. I will be upping that over time. There may be setbacks along the way, but I will keep the big picture in mind. These are permanent lifestyle choices.

Onward, with a sense of purpose...