my introduction

[Guest guest]

Name: Cherita

Age: 36

Where in the world do you live? Illinois (NW suburbs of Chicago)- USA

How did you find out about BFL? Took the challenge a few years ago, before

getting pregnant with my almost 4 year old.

How long have you been on BFL? I completed at least 2 full challenges.

What are your BFL goals? Lose fat, increase muscle mass and get and stay

healthy - mind and body.

I've had a lot of aches and pains recently (bursitis in the shoulder,

joint pains, a complicated pregnancy which had me on complete bed rest

followed by over two years of pains and potbelly which ended with major

surgery to remove 13 fibroid tumors a year ago), and I'm wondering how

much of these aches (not including fibroids)are attributed to me carrying

atleast 40 additional pounds, and it's not muscle.

My body is completely healed from the surgeries, so all that is left is

rid myself of the excuses.

What is your favourite BFL recipe (if you have stated a challenge)? I like

the EFL book, and so far I haven't tried a recipe I didn't like.

What are some of your other interests? My beautiful daughter and wonderful

husband, web design, desktop publishing, music, movies and tinkering with

computers (inside and out)

How did you hear about this group? A search on

As an added note: My husband was also bit with the BFL bug oh so many

moons ago. He's since modified it to fit his needs, and is managing to

keep his BF % at 10 or below... I think he's also one of the few

genetically gifted people. He has a lot of knowledge about fitness, but

he's my husband so I don't always want to listen to him. I know... bad me.

I'm here because I need the support of other women; people understand

things like PMS... I can't have my husband constantly telling me " just do

this... " I need someone to say, " hey, I've been there... here's how I got

through it... "

My first official day of this challenge is Monday, January 2, 2006 and

I've actually had the nerve to announce it on my blog. I look forward to

progressing with you all.

Thanks for being here.

Cherita

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" You must be the change you wish to see in the world. " ~Mahatma Gandhi

My web sites:

http://www.fitmindandbody.com (Personal)

http://www.axelnetdesigns.com (Business/Web Design)

http://www.axelunlimited.com (Business/Hosting)