God must love calories, because he made so many of them!

These are one of my favorite foods of all time.  So, how about we not get into nutritional facts just yet.  They're terrible for me.  I get that.  Leave it be.

But in all seriousness, I love food.  I'll try almost anything, and I'll attempt to cook it at least once.  I love the idea of cooking, the process, the chemistry and the creativity of it all.  Good food is my inspiration to eat.

Finding motivation to work out, and get healthy however, is slightly more difficult than finding a reason to eat a corn dog.  I know I need to work out because my body will be healthier for it, my mind will be stimulated, and more practically, I can bust through a few really great movies while I knock out a few miles on the treadmill.  I know I need to eat healthy because my entire body will thank me, my community will benefit from me purchasing locally, and my exercise will be all the better for it. But I'm just not that awesome at self-motivation.  I want to be healthy for myself, but I need a shove; a deadline, if you will.

That is why, I am setting my sights on January.  One of my dearest friends, my favorite little cat lady, is getting married in less than 7 months.   I

t's a little ridiculous to think that I've known her since she was 14, and now she's gone and got herself engaged :) So here lies my "up'n at 'em" for a new workout plan.  I want to look beautiful in at least one wedding I participate in.  Maybe I'm being vain, but no matter what anyone says, every girl wants to feel gorgeous, with her hair done, and amazing make-up, while wearing a flowing dress.  You're a liar if you say otherwise.   

I think we need practice setting goals more often.  How proactive are you with reaching the results you want?  Are you a go-getter, or a patient waiter?  I could sit on the sidelines, and wait for something to happen to me forever.  But having this wedding goal has set just the right amount of fire under my bum to get me moving.  I have a new renewed purpose.  I'm excited.  And if all it takes is a wedding and a little vanity, then so be it.

--Rita