Welcome to my debut blog. My passion for fitness lead me to create this blog. I'll be documenting my journey to become FIERCELY fit at the age of 40. Being fit is one thing ... but being FIERCELY fit is quite a bit different ... especially for a woman. Can you say hormonal imbalance? Sluggish metabolism? My definition of fitness is feeling great ... physically and mentally ... and having a "head-turning" body. The reason I'm documenting this on a blog is so I can keep myself focused on my goal. 

My journey will start training with a new personal trainer Paul Anthony Neil (www.dreambodyguaranteed.com). I know quite a few personal trainers in Calgary, but I chose him because he has a comprehensive training program ... that focuses on the MIND and SPIRIT as well as the body. It's all good. He's got tons of experience and walks the talk. He also works his butt off for his business.

But the question is ... can I do it? Can I reach the goals I've set out for myself? What will the challenges be that I will encounter? What specific challenges will I have being a woman in her 40's? Plus, one day I want to get (back) on the competition stage. Yes, I've done 5 figure competitions. Two were great! The other 3 were disasters. I want to figure out the right combination of training, nutrition, and rest that will work for me to WIN on stage. I'll explore all of that and more in this blog. 

I start training with my new trainer on Monday May 25th. I'm still working out now ... in fact I did the stairs on Memorial ... I was really sucking wind ... and was slightly nauseous ... and I thought I was in shape. Since I'm not starting with my trainer for about a week, I've been coming up with all kinds of excuses to eat bad things like cake and cookies ... drink wine ... skip the gym ... because once I start this program ... there are no excuses. Hmmm ... do I really want to do this? Yes!

Join me on this journey to being Fiercely Fit ... maybe I'll inspire you ... or amuse you ...