Life Doesn't End With 50!

2009 May - October 2009

:DIn May 2009, the elementary school, 2 miles from my house, opened it's new track with outdoor exercise equipment. I immediately took advantage of this opportunity to improve my health. I've always enjoyed running, and found it to be an easy way to shed the pounds.

My first day out, I ran over a mile! I was excited. The first few laps around the track, I could hear people clapping with every step I took. It encouraged me to go faster, and run harder. After I quit running, the clapping stopped. Later I realized, the incentive I thought was clapping was actually the sound of my thighs slapping together with each step. How funny! Well, you know... we all could use inspiration, regardless of where it comes from.

I kept running up until hunting season started! Between May 2009 and October of 2009 I'd dropped from a size 22 to a size 16. I can fit comfortably in a size 14, although they are still a bit snug. When the time changed in November, and the cold air started rolling in, it became difficult to stay on a running schedule. Once hunting season came about and the day light savings time went into affect, I knew it would be near impossible to run on a regular basis. I didn't stop working out, because of the weather. I ONLY lost opportunity to run. I haven't gained my weight back. I've been able to maintain until spring 2010. I didn't give up... Still working on my goals... My next step starts March 2010!