Where all fitness journey’s start
June 1st 2017
I have been overcome with work stress as a result all self-care including my fitness routine has taken a complete backseat. It is the reason; it is not an excuse; it is just the reality of life. There is only so much time in a day and only so much emotional capital to spare. I had made my decision to focus on work consciously knowing my fitness would have to wait and wait patiently it has.
Today is the day I take my life back. I am set my fitness goals squarely in front and not let anything get in the way. June 1st is a new day.
The challenge (and it is crazy, I know) is to complete the Hyannis I Sprint Triathlon on June 18. For those who have never done a triathlon I would not recommend trying this. I have to clarify that “backseat to fitness” means that I have not been intentional in any training. I have, however, continued to workout.
Today starts with intention. I have developed a training and nutrition plan that should get me to this first goal. I will use this triathlon as a reminder as well as a benchmark as I continue to train for other races.
Today’s plan includes:
Workout:
Run 3.1 miles AM
Bike 15 miles PM
Strength Train: core and arms
Weight: unknown (honestly too afraid to step on the scale)
Measurements: Let’s just say my clothes are tight
Nutrition plan: Return to the discipline of Weight Watchers-counting points; here I come!
Quote of the day:
It is not intentions that matter. Its actions. We are what we do and say, not what we intend to. ~anonymous