My first 21-Day Makeover was a smashing success. I successfully developed a daily writing habit–these fingers are just itching to write! I believe that this habit is with me for the duration, which is excellent given that my life goal is to be a full-time writer.

I had a few ideas about what to do for my second 21-Day Makeover, and I was having a difficult time deciding. I thought about getting up early to give myself a block of uninterrupted writing time in the morning. Unfortunately, it’s just not fitting well with my lifestyle and work schedule right now. I think I’d like to keep that as a progressive weekly goal (check out this week’s forum for more).

I had also considered making meditation the subject of my next makeover. But to tell the truth, I just… don’t really want to. Insert important lesson here: Sometimes it’s best not to push yourself too hard when you experience resistance. I want to want to meditate, and I won’t if it’s just another chore to cross off my list. So that one’s out.

Then I saw Stephanie’s Great Walking Experiment and I knew exactly what to do. For the past, oh–I don’t know, SIX MONTHS or so, I’ve had a real resistance to exercising. Me, who has always been a dedicated runner and has competed in more 10ks than I can shake a stick at. I had to have two major surgeries last year, and I just (to be honest) got really pissed at my body. Here I’d eaten right and exercised and done everything you’re supposed to do, and I was having a double masectomy at 29. NOT FAIR.

I have a pretty decent metabolism, so there’s no real compelling reason for me to get off my kiester and move. Except that’s not true. Exercise has always been my primary stress-reliever, and anyone who’s been reading lately knows that this girl has been STRESSED. So, I’m declaring a truce in my passive-aggressive war against my body. Together, we’re going to do this walking thing, and we’re both going to feel much better. On top of the physical benefit, I think it will be very emotionally healing. So… today is Day 1!

Have you been inspired to start a 21-Day Makeover of your own? Tell me about it! And stop by to check out Love is Blonde’s 21-Day home makeover plan and give her some support too! I started a thread in the forums if you’d like to chat, or you can email me or leave a comment here.