Off topic but hope to inspire

So I made this goal awhile back to make it to 100 workouts in 2010.  In fact, at one point I thought maybe I'd aim for 125 but then reigned myself in to a realistic goal.  Now I am only 25 workouts away and fully plan to accomplish my goal.  It WILL happen.

Now as for the inspiration... I hear people complain all the time that they need to diet or workout or both.  This is also the time of year that people say, "Oh, I'll start Jan 1st or 2nd."  Or whatever.  So here's my insight... Don't diet now because that's just plain ridiculous.  This is the time of year to EAT so EAT and enjoy EVERY bite.  HOWEVER, start working out now!  It was about this time last year that I started running.  I didn't wait until New Year's to start working out.  DON'T wait!  If you want to lose weight at some point, at least start exercising now.  Even if it's just taking a walk or walking around the mall, do SOMETHING.  Then when you go to a Christmas party and pigout, you won't feel as guilty and you will have at least done something ahead of time to compensate.  Stop saying you are going to change and just change!  I did it and so can you!

I realize that most studies (that I've read/heard of anyway) say that diet is the more crucial thing when it comes to losing weight.  Well rather than gain this season, stay the same or maybe even lose weight by working out.  It's a lot easier to start with the working out and get into a routine before starting the diet.  I have tried dieting and then adding the excercise (and FAILED miserably), I have tried beginning the diet/exercise regime at the same time (and FAILED miserably).  The ONLY way I was able to change was to workout first and then once I got into the habit, it was a lot easier to watch what I ate.

I hope to inspire at least 1 person to start the workout journey now!  If not, well, at least I tried!

If now is not your time, then at least start thinking about the changes you plan for 2011.  I plan to workout 150 times in 2011.  I would love to have a buddy to inspire each other to meet our goals.  We don't have to live near each other (as I do all my workouts on DVD and/or my elliptical) but it would be nice to have someone cheering me on as I cheered you on.  Let me know if you are interested!