So my friend Chuck posted a challenge to his Facebook friends and family a few days ago. He wanted everyone to join him in a 90-day, end-of-year, through the holidays (WTF?!) challenge to lose weight, get fit and/or get healthier.
When I first saw the idea, I thought it was pretty cool. I was proud of Chuck for 'putting it out' there and I knew that I'd totally be there to root him on. Then there was a voice in the back of my head that asked if I'd participate. That question was answered with a very loud and very resounding, "Hell NO!" See, I'm not one who shares stuff like this with the general public. The very notion just scared the shit out of me. But the idea stuck.
Yesterday he posted another note. I thought about my fear and I thought about what I was afraid of, but couldn't really name anything solid, and very quietly the idea began to germinate.
This morning, being the persistent guy that he is, Chuck posted another note about his plan and challenge. My feelings this morning where torn. Part of me was, 'hell no - I'm not doing this publicly.' But then another part of me felt like I needed the challenge and it could be really good and really interesting to participate in publicly. I went to lunch and thought about it some more. I decided, why not? I could do this. If nothing else, Chuck and I will have each other's back. And that could be fun because before real life, jobs, kids and getting older Chuck and I always had each other's back in college.
So here I am. 2 days away from the beginning. I'm open to whatever happens and it'd be great fun to see if any of my other friends or family members choose to participate. Thanks, Chuck!
"If nothing else, Chuck and I will have each other's back. And that could be fun because before real life, jobs, kids and getting older Chuck and I always had each other's back in college." And here we go again!! Thanks for doing this with me, Missy!!! Love ya!!
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