For all we could and should be being in the one life that we've got...

Friends,

I was recently doing my annual facebook stalkathon for the day when I came across a friend's blog with a compelling title: "The 180 Project"...This is what he wrote:

"I figured if I'm going to go on a diet, I might as well announce it and set myself a goal to keep myself accountable. In the past, I've been reluctant to tell anyone I was going on a diet because if I failed, then no one would know. Well, the secret is out. I currently weigh 240lbs. I see my ideal weight as 180lbs. I want to lose this by the beginning of the summer of 2010. With your help and support I believe I can. This will be a challenge as I attempt to balance life, school, work, and a possible Africa visit. Yet, this is what staying healthy should be, a totally integration into your normal life busy or not. In addition to my losing the weight, I want to put my money where my mouth is and run a half marathon at the end of June of 2010."

I can't say it better. I've been circling the runway for change for the last few months, and I just can't seem to stick with it. I think that accountability helps. As much as I would like to believe that I don't need any help from my friends, it's just not true! I'd like to set some goals for myself. One of them will be a weight goal. The others I will slowly start to build. I know that one thing I'd like to do is get into the habit of writing in my journal daily/reading a little bit of my Bible (quiet time has always helped ease any excess anxiety). I'd love it if you would follow along on this journey and help me to do the same thing that my smarty-pants friend is doing...make my own 180, if you will.

My current weight: 180 pounds. Ideal weight: 160. I'd like to do the same thing that my friend is doing and finish around the end of May or the beginning of June...If I happen to finish earlier, than that's great! :)

My mom always says that gradual change lasts, speedy change not so much.

I appreciate your prayers/good vibes/love when it comes to all of this change I'm trying to make for myself. Any support you can give is great. You'll be hearing from me everyday.

Love,

--Beth