I did sports all of High School and most in college, and now I miss it. I miss training for a race or a game. I miss the discipline. I was never super fit, but I use to push myself to break my own limits. Living like a lazy couch potato, suffering multiple injuries, illnesses, a bout of depression (which I am sure was due to not working out like I used to), I am not proud of where I am at in my life.
I am not sure exactly where I am going with this blog, except I am going to get back in shape and compete in events because for me, it’s not enough to just work out everyday, I need to have something to work for and motivate me, I need to think as myself training to be as an athlete. I also hope writing this blog will help me as well. I plan on pushing myself in workouts, to eat healthier and adopt a no-excuse attitude. I need to be mentally in it all the time. I am very overweight and don’t have the same muscle mass as I once did a couple of years ago. The major challenge I face after the eating is the solo training, not having a team to practice and work out with, and to push myself to my limits.
I wanted to take all my measurements to track my progress, I am a visual as well as number person, while I may get obsessive at times and it could hinder me at other moments, I need to see the changes and if they do great. If they don’t, I need to evaluate my diet and lifestyle to see why it hasn’t changed much.
These are my current numbers:
- Height: 5’4”
- Age: 23
- Weight: 186.2 lbs- Never been heavier than now!
Measurements
- Bust: 42.5 in
- Waist: 37 in
- Stomach: 41.5 in
- Hips:42 in
- Thighs: 26 in
- Knee: 15.5 in
- Calf: 17 in
- Biceps: 14 in
- Forearm: 11 in
To achieve athlete status , I need to change these numbers and get fat to fit.
Next summer I hope to be in a handful of marathons and maybe even sign up for a team sport if time permits. I just want to be active like I once was, being active is when I feel good, even great. Plus, I need to really commit to something again.
Bests,
The Athlete Wannabe
