Well, I was greeted with a picture of Jill, Tania, Ashleigh, Kevin and me on the front page of the Times 91原创 which was just outside my front door聽Thursday morning. It's officially official, I am one of the lucky participants in the Times 91原创s Health Club Challenge this year. Boy I need it!
It all started about 3 weeks ago when I saw that the Health Club Challenge was looking for participants this year. I wrote a maximum of 150 words on why I should be chosen. I wrote about "just being stuck". I know I am over weight. I exercise teeters around a 5 k walk 2-4 times a week, a bit of time in the gym. I usually have eggs or oatmeal in the morning and then blow the healthy start by mid afternoon. Actually I don't even know if eggs and oatmeal are healthy. I guess I will be learning all about nutrition in the next few days. I will share what I learn with you.
I聽received the call from Andrea Carey of PISE聽the previous Friday. I was chosen. Since then things have been happening fast. I met my co participants; Jill, Ashleigh, Tania and Kevin along with Andrea and Shannon Kowalko聽with the TC on Sunday. I was out to PISE聽for a metabolic聽test聽with Paula Mcfadyen on Tuesday. The testing is to establish a baseline to compare my future results and progress. What a great facility they have out there.
I'm will be working out at the Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre. My first workout will be Monday at 4:00. My trainer is Kevin.
So today is Sunday. I know the weeks to come will be filled with not only a lot of hard work but also a lot of learning about exercise and nutrition. I imagine things have changed a little since by stint with the BC Lions.
Support, my greatest support will come from Ally my wife. I've already been getting a lot of support from my fellow Realtors at DFH Real Estate. I've聽been in touch with my other 4 participants; we will be sharing amongst each other for a little added support. Your comments will help too.
I plan on聽sharing with anyone exactly what I am doing and learning. Follow along if you like.
