Over Thanksgiving weekend, Jake and I were enjoying some eggs and toast while Spiderman played in the background. It was the first one, where Peter Parker is bitten by the spider during the class field trip, and magically transforms into Spiderman.

I was especially inspired when I looked up from my morning scramble to see the scene where he wakes from his bed and takes off his shirt to reveal his new beautifully toned torso. It almost looks like his skin is too tight to fit his new brawny muscles.

I told Jake, "I want to wake up like Spiderman." To which he kindly retorted, "Nobody just wakes up like that." "But I really want to be that in shape," I whined. And that was the end of that discussion. That glimpse of Spiderman on Saturday morning was all I needed.

I have been flirting with my new gym every since we joined a couple of months ago. I love its good looks, modern personality, and very cool movie-theater cardio room, but I have yet to take the plunge and fully commit myself. I haven't yet tried the RPM Cycling or Bodypump classes that I am confident I will soon become addicted to, once again.

So today begins my 3-week Spiderman Super Challenge. My goal? I don't expect to achieve perfect Spiderman toning by Christmas, so my 3-week goal is simply to go to the gym every day, and make this a regular part of my life again. My body responds well to fitness, and I know that when I treat it well, it will treat me well also.

I will post my daily workout & iPod playlist in case you're curious to follow. You won't find my weight or other bodily stats, as this is a personal adventure that is solely about feeling better and making the gym my new cup of morning coffee, what gets me going, what gives me the energy to do what I do best. 

Wish me luck!

Today's workout:

1. Stair Climber - 27 minutes

Today's iPod playlist:

1. Bel Biv Devoe (Poison)
2. Rhianna (Disturbia)
3. Justin Timberlake (Love Stoned)
4. The Killers (Mr. Brightside)