Start of My New Fitness Blog

I figured I would start a new fitness blog separate from my personal blog. To tell a bit about myself, I'm a 29 year old software engineer. As a child, I loved ballet, playing on my gymset, and roller skating (yes, it was a while ago). Then, in college I got into light weight-lifting, racketball, Aikido, Judo, Jyodo, and roller blading. Once I started in the real world (finished with academics), I started up with running, taking classes at the Boxing Gym, and then fulfilled a life long dream of doing gymnastics.

I've always been pretty fit and active. Since starting a desk job 9-10 years ago, it's been more difficult. But, I've stayed decently in shape. More recently, though, I've had some health issues (appendix burst, ear surgery, tonsillectomy, and a second ear surgery). Also, my parents died (1 year apart from each other) and I was left dealing with a lot of the aftermath responsibilities. So, there was quite a bit of stress, and I immersed myself in long hours at work.

Things are going pretty well now, and I'm motivated to get back into excellent shape. To that end, I've started running again and doing some light weights. I'm 5 foot 2 inches, and I'd like to see if I can get back down to 115 lbs. So, I'm looking at about a 20 lb reduction. But, more importantly, my goal is fitness - cardiovascular fitness, increased muscle mass (but not too much), flexibility, and endurance.

I'd like to be able to do pullups, and I want to see how far I can get with my running - perhaps with a goal of being able to do a 5K race. I'm also signing up for ice skating lessons, which will start in September (provided that I get a spot in the class). I think that will be awesome and so much fun. I love new challenges, and ice skating seems like it will be perfect.

Some potential road blocks on this journey are:
1. If I have to have a 3rd ear surgery (not sure if the 2nd one was successful yet, won't know for a year or so).
2. If I get pregnant (which would be a good thing, but would dramatically alter my fitness plans)
3. Unforeseen tragedy.

Hopefully 1 and 3 won't occur.

So, in this blog, I intend to chronicle my fitness successes, any setbacks, thoughts, and goals - and include some of my thoughts along the way. Enjoy!