About Me
Six years ago I was four sizes bigger and 40 lbs heavier.
I hated exercise. I’d circle parking lots, looking for the closest space so I didn’t have to walk the few extra feet to the door. I loved food, didn’t work out, and paid no attention to nutrition. I didn’t have the first clue in how to be healthy.
During the 2003 holidays, I hit a breaking point. On Christmas Eve, I didn’t want anyone in my family taking pictures of me because I was so unhappy with how I looked. It was a sad moment and I decided that I had to do something about it.
The next month, January 2004, a new Golds Gym opened in my neighborhood. It was the perfect opportunity for me to start a life change. The gym was less than half a mile away and I was eligible for a discount. There was no excuse not to join.
Being somewhat intimidated and not knowing what to do, I scheduled an appointment with a trainer. Little did I know the profound influence my trainer would have on my life. He was tough; I shed a lot of blood, sweat and tears, but it was the best investment I ever made. It was an investment in my life.
My goal at the start of my journey was to lose 10-20 lbs and drop a size or two. Instead, I dropped 40+ lbs, 4 sizes and developed a passion for healthy living. Now, I’m an endorphin addiction.
There is no gimmick; no “magic secret”; no trick. Its actually quite logical — burn more calories than you take in. Its a lot of hard work, but it is possible. The experience was profoundly educational and I saw results. Thankfully, I’ve been able to maintain this life change and accomplished things I never thought I’d be able to do. I’ve pushed myself to physical limits I never knew I was capable of. But beyond that, I discovered a mental strength I never knew I had.
A year ago I ran my first half-marathon and discovered a new passion for running. Its provides me the most challenging, rewarding and humbling experiences. A lot of my blog posts are about running. By sharing my experiences, ideas, tips, etc, I hope I can help to inspire other along their journey. Whatever they may be.
Kanye West sings, “Work it harder, make it better, do it faster, make us stronger.” Inspiring words to live by.
Besides my passions for running and healthy living, I’m also a pop culture addict and love sports, shopping, and the San Francisco Giants.
P.S. You can also find my blog beginnings at http://njnakamura.blogspot.com.
Love your stories and everything about this whole blog! I ran into it by accident while looking for all women running events. So now I must get more info on he Mermaid series! I’m interested in the Mountain View one. Do you know how big of a race it is people wise and if they will mail you your race stuff or if you can pick it up on race day? Keep on blogging! Now, I am going to try some coco water!
WOW! I am so motivated by your story!!
wow kemi! congrats! love you!
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