Weight Loss for a Cure

As I mentioned on Monday, I've been setting some more goals pertaining to my weight loss.

Yes, it is great to be healthy, and to be able to fit into my clothes again, and all that, but I can always find an excuse to push my deadline back, to put my ambitions on hold, due to birthdays, holidays, vacations: you name it, and it becomes an excuse. This time, I have decided to make an external commitment, one that I don't have any control over and can not move, as my guide. I've decided to train for and run a 5K race this summer.

I've always had a special heart for breast cancer awareness, since my grandma has been through breast cancer and beaten it twice. I have even volunteered for the Komen Race in Kansas City in the past. I've never considered running or even walking in this race due to a health condition, but I think this is just the thing I need to help keep me motivated.

I am going to try to stick to the "Couch to 5K" program, since I've literally been on the couch for the last several months. I'm giving myself two times as much time, to work up to it slowly and account for any setbacks due to my condition, so starting this week, I'll be training for a 5K!

Wish me luck and I hope to tell you about my workouts in the coming weeks.