30 Days with Craig

A little background about me from an activity point of view.  I grew up like most kids who were a product of the 70's, running around all day and as late as our mothers' would let us stay out.  That changed somewhat when I was diagnosed with Diabetes while I was still in elementary school.  Diabetic kids were considered "fragile" and although exercise and movements was considered good, you were told to be careful.  I didn't know any other diabetic kids, or even really adults to compare myself to.  So after some issues with anorexia and fear of eating food, I started to sit on the sidelines and watch the world pass me by.

  Fast forward to being 16, or so.  I saw body building,  and specifically two people, Rachel McLish, and Tim Bellknap, the first pro athlete I knew who had DIABETES!!! I convinced my parents to get me a weight bench and a set of weights and bars, and I was in business.

   At some point in my life, I became an "Aerobic Annie".  AKA, a much in demand aerobic instructor.  Teaching at 2 different clubs, 12-15 classes a week that were often packed to the point of being crowded.  I LOVED being active.  Life was good, I was a student, physically active, and lived life for all it's worth.

  Now it's 2016.  My weight has yo-yo'd. To be honest, I don't know a lot of people my age who hasn't, but I know I can do better.  I'm lucky, while all the diabetic kids I have met are either dealing with numerous health issues or sadly, even dead, I'm good.  I don't have any complications.  My bloodwork is GREAT, I feel good, I just want to get back to having the toned bod I had in 1987, only, I want the 2016 version of what that body would be.

  Here is where Craig Capurso comes in.  I LOVE going to the gym, and I can honestly say that, at this point in my life, I have spent more days in the gym then days, I'm not in the gym.  But I like challenge, and so thanks to Bodybuilding.com, I'm taking on Craig's 30 Day Transformation.  You can check in out here: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/30-days-out-craig-capursos-extreme-cut-trainer.html

   Follow along the next few Fridays, as I write about my 30-day adventure.  Feel free to leave me comments, love, and questions.