Excited!

Hi Guys! I'm so excited to be part of the 2010 Marethouse Fitness Challenge. This is such an amazing opportunity to make a significant change in my life, and ultimately the lives of others.

I have struggled with my weight on and off throughout my life, but over the course of the last six years I've gotten progressively more out-of-shape. My goal is to use this challenge as a springboard toward life-long health and fitness. I've been healthy before, and I want to feel that way again!

We had our contestant orientation last Saturday. I'm really excited for all six of us. I know we will all work well together and support one another. This is going to be difficult for all of us, but I think we are all committed to being successful.

My mentor trainer is going to be Wade. I'm excited. I told him I'm not a whiner when it comes to working out, so he better yell at me when I need it. I'm naturally very competitive, and I think he's going to push me.

I went for my blood draw this morning, and I'll go Thursday for all of the baseline tests. I am really looking forward to beginning workouts next week. I know I'm going to be insanely sore, but I'm still looking forward to it!

My biggest concern is how I'm going to balance everything. I know it's just a matter of time management, but like so many of you, I have a lot of responsibilities. My husband works out of town a lot, so I'm often alone in caring for my five-year-old son and our two dogs. I work as an administrator in a school, which means every day at work is something new and unpredictable! While I love my job, it can be very stressful at times. :) I have to make this work, and I'm going to make it work. I no longer have the option to pretend I don't have the time to take care of myself.