The challenge. The 40th Birthday Challenge. It's Maggie's fault. She started it. She decided to hike Half Dome in Yosemite. She and Steve. She invited participants. Marie and Kip signed on. I volunteered to watch the children. They left before dawn and returned after sundown. It was a big deal. We were all proud of them, inspired, awed. They rocked Half Dome!! And I watched the children. BUT I did manage to hike to the top of Vernal Falls with Alicia, which was no small feat, and I'm proud of that accomplishment.
ANYWAY, when I was home (in L.A. - is that still home?) this August, Maggie and Nancy asked what my 40th challenge would be. Would it be a marathon? Would it be s*x for a week straight (how is that a challenge)? And what kind of crazy friend suggests that? What what what?! So now I have to commit to a challenge! Thanks, Maggie.
So, ala Julie and Julia, I decided to blog about my challenge, not because anyone would be interested, but to create a space where I will be held accountable, because if just one person reads this, then I am accountable to the goal! (Having said that, if anyone wants to make a movie about me, or write a book, I have got some good stories).
So here it is, and don't laugh. Because once I say it there is no going back, and believe me, I've gone back. Back and forth, my whole life. But no more.
Part one of my challenge is to arrive at my healthy weight by Feb 23, 2010, my 40th bday. I have determined that 155-160 is a healthy weight range for me. Prior to 8th grade, the last time I was 155 was at my cousin Joe's wedding in 2000. Clearly I didn't stay there, or I wouldn't have a challenge. Today I weighed in at 187, not my heaviest ever, but still, too heavy.
Part two of my challenge is to maintain that weight range my entire 40th year. NOT that I intend to balloon up at 41, but I expect that I will have learned a few good habits that will carry me into the next stage of my life, a healthy girl. So on Feb 23, 2011, I expect to be within that healthy 155-160 range. And if I'm not, I guess I'll kill myself. Just KIDDING, people, settle down!
So there it is. I can do it. I know I can. I'm a happy girl. I love myself. I'm worth the effort. (My husband is skinnier than me, the bitch.)
Anyone care to join me?
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You can do I - no doubt in my mind. But you won't get off that easy. You have to do this AND have sex for a week straight.
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Go Sarona... you are already such a beautiful woman and God will certainly bless your effort to be healthy and strong.
ReplyDeleteWhen you are your "bitch" have your week of s*x, I'll be happy to have the kids. Come to think of it, maybe I'll have to take them for the week after, you may need to recover!
I am laughing out loud upon reading your 40th Birthday Challenge, not about the challenge, ('cos I know you are going to kick a!! accomplishing it), but about your comment about Tim!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now the part about sex for a week, remember Roni, you are going to be 40 not 24! But I know you can do that one too:) So glad to know I am part of your inspiration to set a challenge for your 40th. You were so instrumental in making it possible for me to complete my challenge, I am going to encourage you every step of the way! You are the most beautiful, fabulous, incredible women I know, and by the time you hit that big 40, you are going to be even better! Here's to you my friend. Each day of hard work will bring you closer to your goal...seize the day. Love you tons. Maggie
ReplyDeleteSarona, GIRL good for you! Keep up the good attitude and don't forget, if you slip up just get back on track and don't beat yourself up. (that's half my battle anyway:) If I join your challenge so I have to do it by YOUR 40th birthday or mine:)
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Sarona - Here you are - a la e-mail/facebook - in my life again, and BOY! am I glad. You have always been one of my favorite people. My birthday is February 13th - and I will be 58!!!!! I, too, am around 180 lbs. after breaking my foot and finding the only solace was FOOD for about two months, and I, too, see my goal weight to be around 155-160. So. . . . what does this all mean? Does it mean I accept the challenge? I'll have to think about it before I dive in - but seems to me the answer should be a resounding "YES"! I'll get back to you tomorrow. I love you.
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