Wednesday, July 31, 2013

At 50 my journey from fat to fit

July 30, 2013
Feeling motivated and determined I went to 24hour fitness to sign up for a membership. 
This blogg will document my journey from fat to fit. 

I'm a 52 year old woman who has never worked out a day in her life. I have fought, won and lost the weight loss battle for the last 20 years.  I no longer care to lose weight, I would care (again) if they would just approve a magic pill already, but until then I'm happy with the way I look.  I am proportionate, I am curvy and I am firm. I sound like I'm quite the envy right? Noooo I'm not.  I'm clinically obese.  I weigh 214lbs. as of today, and I stand at 5'2" tall.  

I enjoy travel and adventure and find myself being held back by my lack of endurance, my inability to breathe after 4 steps, and my intolerance for sweat.  I hate to sweat and feel hot, and that's my reason for not going to the gym.  My desire to be fit enough to pursue my adventures is overwhelming my hate for sweat and as such will fuel my motivation to get to the gym and workout.  For now I'll enjoy my friends' support and encouragement and will be back here reporting when I return from vacation in a few days.  

Cynthia