Let the Change Begin.

“Be good to yourself. If you don't take care of your body, where will you live? ”
―    Kobi Yamada

This quote has really made me think over the last few months. I never used to be into health or fitness, I ate soooo much junk. Four or five years ago I had THE worst eating habits. No exaggeration. Even two years ago was bad. Things that I eat now, I would have never dreamed of touching then. But why not? Why was I so against taking care of my body? Didn't I want to have a long healthy life? I think I just didn't want to miss out on all the "good" food, but in reality, none of it was good. It was just shortening my life span and making me lazy and fat. I could no longer run up the stairs without being short of breath.

So I guess that's where I'll start. This month I'm going to start with my fitness level. I will do a fitness test on the first day of the month, then again on the last to check my progress.

I've never considered myself as a gym-goer, but I am going to motivate myself by getting a membership so not only can I go to the gym, but also drop in classes such as Zumba. If I like the gym, I will continue going throughout the summer until fencing starts back up again.

Goals for this month are:

- More flexibility
- Go to the gym at least three times a week
- Do some sort of exercise everyday (even if just a walk)
- Make better choices (take the stairs instead of the elevator, etc.)

I'm getting nervous to start. I'm excited to change some of my ways, but also worried that I won't be consistent. Maybe if I get a workout buddy?

- Chantal