Round 3 Bloggers Challenge: Introduce Yourself!

One of the regular 12WBT bloggers has started up a new blog challenge for Round 3.  Find out more info here Each week, there will be a new topic, and the first one is Introduce Yourself. 

So... here we go .... all about me!

1. Describe yourself in 25 words or less. You can get straight to the point - or bring your creativity into play.

A bit of a geek, a big kid at heart, I’ve spent most of my life focusing on improving my mind and not my body.

2. What brings you to 12wbt? Getting fitter? Losing weight? (Gaining weight??) Are you first timer, a repeat offender??

After being a yo-yo dieter for most of my teenager years, I gained a significant amount of weight in 2007/08 due to medication.  I lost a lot of weight in 2009 but have never reached my final goal.  And, despite the loss of weight, I’m still incredibly unfit!

I was a Round 2 member, but due to a lot of factors, (travel, illness, injury), I didn’t meet my goals.

I still have a bit of weight to lose this round, but also want to get fitter and learn to run!

3. Why do you blog??

Lots of reasons.  In terms of the 12WBT, it will help hold me more accountable.  But I also post about my travels and other random bits and pieces.  I always kept diaries when I was younger so I feel that this is a continuation of this.

4. Who is your biggest inspiration in life and why (doesn't have to be weight loss)

One of my best friends, C.  She has 3 children and still managed to finish law school while working. 

5. What things in life bring you the most joy?

Laughing with friends, travelling, and hugs :)

6.What do you think your greatest challenge is going to be this round?

I’m having a tonsillectomy in week 7 of this Round.  In a way this is good, because part of the reason I didn’t achieve my goals in Round 2 was that I was sick for about 5 weeks (2 different occurrences) of tonsillitis.  However, I have been told by my surgeon to not to exercise for 2 weeks after the surgery.  In this case a short-term setback will be worth it for my long term well-being. 

7. What are you most excited about 12wbt?

Trying new things – whether it be new recipes, new forms of exercise, and meeting other 12WBTers.

8. And what scares the pants off you?

Actually reaching my goal.  I’m worried it will be a case of “now what?”

9. Tell me - right now - today - how do you feel about exercise in no more than 10 words

A necessary evil.  I’m hoping by the end of this round I’m actually ENJOYING exercise!

10. Complete this sentence - in 12 weeks time - on the last day of 12wbt I am going to be feeling ____________________

Tired but satisfied