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The 52DC is just something we run around here to help “light a fire” underneath us. It is about discipline; it is about having other people to be accountable to; it is NOT about dropping out; it is about being DETERMINED TO FINISH! – The 52DC Challenge FAQ

The 52DC is about everything I want but have struggled to develop on my own.  I’m great at making plans but in the past I’ve always struggled at carrying them out.  Having a supportive group backing me may very well be the missing piece.

More importantly, I have goals for my life beyond fitness.  I haven’t been making progress on those goals because I lack discipline.  My life has basically been in a holding pattern for the last three years and I’ve finally reached the point I’m ready to do something about it.

I see the 52DC as a way to plant the flag and declare that starting in this one part of my life I’m going to build discipline that will carry over to the other parts of my life.  It’s about taking control and making positive changes.  It’s about actually doing something instead of sitting in front of the stupid TV.

From what I’ve read it takes four to six weeks to build a new habit.  The 52DC is about seven and a half weeks.  By the end of the challenge I will have built a number of new habits I currently lack; healthy eating, exercise, waking up early consistently.   Those habits will give tremendous benefits; more energy and focus because I’m eating right and exercising, more productive time in the mornings to work on what I consider important, more money because I’m not eating expensive fast food/take-out all the time.

I see this as the beginning and then everything will build upon what I do over the next 52 days.  It’s an investment in the rest of my life, and a cheap one at that considering the time involved.  I can’t afford to slack off.

One day until the 52DC starts.  Can’t wait.