The 30 Day Challenge II: Fitness

I started a new 30-day challenge. With the huge success of my sobriety, it’s helped me to make a decision towards becoming a healthier individual in the overall aspect of my life. Mentally and physically. Ultimately, I want to quit smoking, but before I do, I want to develop a habit of exercising and partaking in activities on a daily basis. I figure that there will be less temptation to smoke if I’m drinking less (The 30 Day Challenge I: Sobriety) and becoming more fit.

To make it fun and competitive, I did two things: I made a bet with a buddy that I could become more fit than her in 30 days. She accepted the challenge, and we decided that the loser will have to buy the winner a bicycle. The next day, I entered the Lime Bar Challenge; in this challenge, I’d be competing against others on a weekly basis, and my stats will be recorded each week.

I’ve been changing my diet. The first two things that I’ve (made a conscious effort to) cut out are fried foods and sodas. I’m sticking to a lot of water and juices. It’s a good thing the fruits here are very reasonably priced. A bag of mangos, bunch of bananas, apples, or oranges cost $2BZ each ($1US), so I find myself eating a lot more fruits and vegetables.

I’m taking this opportunity in my life to make a complete difference; not just to myself, but also to those around me. I believe in self-control, and overcoming these small challenges will eventually lead to a more successful future.

My official weigh-in for the first week? 206.5lbs @ 34% body fat. This is actually surprisingly good, as the last time I weighed myself (in the States, October), I was clocking in at just under 220lbs.

However, my goal is not just to lose weight, but to become fit. I’ll keep you all updated on a weekly basis as I report my progress here.