2/7 - DAY 8

Sorry for not posting earlier.  It was a full day of Cardio, Circuits, Yoga and did I mention more Cardio?

I have been asked a few times why I chose to do something so extreme, so I thought I would share a little of "why" I am here. ..

Besides the fact of my weight issue, since I was turning 46 (1/13/11), I decided I wanted to get more insight on what I have to look forward to in the years ahead.  Knowing the "Pause" is right around the corner, I chose to see an endocrinologist to get all my blood work done.  THE RESULTS....  horrifying.  Good Cholesterol - Bad, Bad Cholesterol - Bad, Triglycerides - Bad, and the list goes on.  Then, came the worst news.  The doc told me there was some concern with my insulin test (not blood sugar), he said I was borderline diabetic and needed to be put on medicine for it.  Well... that was just not an option.  I know how that goes.  My mother found out she was diabetic in her early 40's and has been giving herself multiple shots per day, ever since.  I just didn't want to put my body through that, and with her (and Richie's) consult and concern, I decided to try and do this the natural way.  I asked the doc, if I would die without the pills, and of course he said no, and I requested he give me 6 months to diet and exercise and see if I could get this under control naturally.  He agreed, and here I am.  Of course, there were other options of how to lose weight quickly, but I am looking for something more than weight loss, I want to feel good again.  Feel strong, agile, and healthy, so with my extremist personality, I chose to come to a Fitness Camp.  Believe me, on Day 3, I was wondering "what the hell was I thinking", but I knew if I could push through it, this would be a life changing experience.  That's the story in a nutshell.  I have set goals and given myself a year to accomplish them, I figure - investing 1 year, for a chance at adding a few additional on the back-end, is completely worth it.  Richie and I got together later in life, so I want to do everything I can to live longer so we can enjoy those lost years on the back-end.  I anticipate this change will only make every aspect in my life better and I am so excited at seeing, doing and experiencing life, in a healthier body!

Again, thank you for all the encouragement, it means more than you know.  And those who are praying for me, THANK YOU!  I have been doing alot of that on my own, and know for sure, that He is listening and guiding me through this, for without his strength, I am not sure I could do this on my own.

Till tomorrow.......