Training

I have been working with a trainer off and on for the past 6 months and have been spending more time at the gym than I ever have in my life. Travel over the past month has thrown me way off my game and I just don't feel like doing it. I don't feel like working out and don't feel like watching what I eat.

Even though I can't focus on it as much, I am still a lot more careful about what I eat and I still work out even more than I did before.

I'm disappointed with how slow my progress is and need to get back into the game, but I'm still proud of some of the changes I have made that seem a little more than temporary.

I'm saying all of this because I started training for the MS 3-day Challenge Walk which is coming up in September. I have 16 weeks to get ready to walk 50 miles over 3 days. I'm looking forward to doing the walk but also excited about the time between now and then. I have the opportunity to get into decent shape and have a goal that is much bigger than losing a few pounds. I am working to achieve a goal in a walk for a cause that is so important to me. The money I raise for this walk could actually contribute to a cure that ultimately saves my life.

Pretty cool, right?

So, I'm officially training. I hope that the changes I'm making over the next few weeks, in activity and diet, lead me to permanent changes.

Wish me luck! And, if you have a goal you're working towards, good luck to you.

If you're interested in helping me with the MS 3-day; please donate by clicking here. In addition to the training challenge, I also have the fundraising challenge to contend with!

Decision Made

I'll be posting a blog from time to time about the MS 3-day walk. This is blog number one.

I have thought about doing this walk for a few years and have done the normal 5K MS Walk for the last 7 years. I did the first walk I could after being diagnosed and my teams have raised over $100K. I am still worried about the challenge of raising just $2500. I can't let that stop me or be an excuse to NOT do this.

When I was asked to join my friends, I said yes and am now part of their team. I am proud of this and ready for the challenges; physical, emotional and financial. I have never trained for an event before but know that is a MUST this time. I have never raised this much money on my own but know that is a requirement.

I sent out my emails today. That was Step 3. So, here were are; Decision made, Registration completed and now the emails are out.

In 6 months and 3 days, I'll be hitting the road!

Blues (Taylor Hicks), Jazz (Jane Monheit) and MS (Me)

This has been a great week. I got to interview Taylor Hicks and that interview will be posted soon. He is a great guy and even with a crazy-busy schedule gave me the time to ask questions.

Jane Monheit is coming up this week.

Blues and Jazz -- gotta love them.

The other big thing is the MS Walk. I signed up for the 3-day.
Please read below and see if you can help me:

When I was diagnosed with MS 8 years ago, I didn't know what my life would be like today. I immediately thought I'd become disabled and wouldn't have much time. I was so wrong and since then have met so many challenges that I didn't think I'd ever have the strength or courage to meet. MS has helped me more than it has hurt me and in some ways I am thankful that the disease arrived when it did because at times when an opportunity to really live has come up, I've taken the chance rather than let is pass me by. When? White-water rafting, Skydiving and saying "I love you" when I feel like it are just examples of the places in my life where I haven't stood still.

Now it is time to push for a cure again and accept another challenge. The MS 3-day will be unlike any other physical event I've participated in.

Be a part of this.

Help me reach my fundraising goal by going here and giving what you can: 3-Day in September.

I will go the distance.

If you're in San Diego and want to walk 5K with my team or can donate to that walk, go to: MS Walk - Team ProFlowers.

Please donate to one or both of my walking efforts. I need to raise $2500 by September to make it in the 3-day and have a team goal of $15K for the 5K.
These are tough times but I know that together, we can help fund a cure!

I am asking you for any amount; $5 for each walk, more to just one...whatever you can do! You donation to Team ProFlowers will be matched and your donation to the 3-Day will help me meet a personal goal I've set for later this year.

Thank you,

Rabiah