816K: Biggest Loser

As previously described, I am gym loving. Which was true for about 95% of 2013. I say ninety-five percent because as the holidays got closer the shopaholic side of me kicked in. You were more likely to find me at the mall, picking out gifts rather than breaking a sweat at the gym. But the holidays are now long gone and it's time to get my butt into gear.

Along with writing a blog, another goal I had was to lose some weight and be healthier for 2014. Once or twice a year a group of friends and I embark on a Biggest Loser competition - this year is no different. And what a perfect time to start. I'd like to use the blog to share my progress.

My Fitness Goals

-lose 10 to 12 lbs

-tone my arms

-increase upper body strength
-fulfill a 60 minute Moksha practice once a week
-attend LesMills Combat class offered by Goodlife at least twice a week

-run 2 or 3 times a week, each being at least 3 miles, slowly increasing my mileage as the months pass

Our competition ends on April 19th, which gives me about 3 months to lose the weight. I have also made a commitment to run the Toronto Half-Marathon on May 4th, which allows for four months of training. For those of you who don't know, a half-marathon is 13.1 miles or 21.1 kilometers long. Training is quite difficult where I'm from as the winter season can sometimes be unbearably cold and the roads, sidewalks or trails are covered with snow. The treadmill will have to do for now. As most runners would agree though, there is nothing like hitting the pavement.

I am not the biggest fan of gym selfies, but I may post a work-out outfit or two. Until then.

-Kristine