Fit by 40!!!!

As many of you have done or will do; I have joined the popular journey to become fit by 40.  That means I've got about 11 months at this point.  Now, I will say that I made great strides this past year, mostly with my improved dedication to my running.  I've been completing 5k's and 10 k's over the past 8 years or so but this past May (2012), I trained for and completed my first long race...a 25k!  Yes, that's 15.5 miles!!!  I was elated!  I even followed that up with my first half marathon (13.1 miles) in October!  So, I'm feeling quite a bit more fit than ever before as far as exercise is concerned.  But like every coin, there are 2 sides to this story.  My diet is horrible!  I'm sure it could be worse but it is definitely not great.  I am gearing up for a pretty big change that is kicking off with a cleanse starting tomorrow.  This is not one of those crazy liquid diets or anything; I actually get to "chew" something every day with this "cleanse".  It is the Beachbody Ultimate Reset and it uses minerals, salts and CLEAN eating for 21 days!  I'm so excited at the opportunities this will give me and yet, I'm a bit scared too.  I've never done something like this but I'm so tired of eating so poorly and feel like I really do need a RESET to change the game.  I'm not saying I'll be a perfect vegan after this reset but I do know that I will learn a great deal about healthy eating and making better choices and that's what I'm going for here.  I'm starting this blog for myself more than anyone so that I can "journal" the thoughts and feelings and triumphs as I go through this next year of my life.  Stay tuned if this helps inspire you in any way.  Maybe then YOU can lift me up when I'm feeling down and we can share this journey together.  Here's to a healthier me!!!!