Ten Years ago

This morning was a very emotional and hard morning. I have been stuck at 286 for several days and I had hoped to make it to 283 today. Today I scraped by and made it. I was sure nervous. I was 283 the day I found out I was pregnant with my son. I found out on Labor day weekend of 2003. Guess what this weekend is! That's right, Labor day weekend. Coincidence?? Probably, but it makes for a good story, so I am going to use it. ;) Ten years ago was the last time I was this weight.

I am thoroughly amazed at how fast things have changed in my life. I am in week 8 of boot camp and I have lost 33 pounds, a tshirt size, a pants size, and the passenger side seat belt is loose and I don't have to squeeze into it anymore...which means my husband can drive more now!! Woot Woot!!

Seriously though, I am stronger, I am happier, and I have made some great new friends and family. I can honestly say I have higher self esteem and I just feel so much better over all. As for my knee, yes it hurts, but it is getting better. I have been able to increase my speed a little on the treadmill, not a lot, but it will get there.

I am training for a 5K at the end of September. I hadn't been out and running outside yet, but this weekend when I was worried about the numbers, I ventured out to do just that. I was fairly surprised at how well I did this weekend. I remember about 2 months ago when I was walking with my friends every morning, I was always out of breath and I didn't really LOVE doing it, but I did it because I needed to. I was able to run the same distance I walked with my friends and I felt great. I went even further last night and did 2 extra laps! I am getting better. I am not a fast runner, by all means, but I am trying. I hope to get enough endurance to make it through the full 5K without passing out. ;)

I am loving exercising and I feel so much stronger. I am getting there. I appreciate all of your support and your help. I am learning so much. I would not have the strength to do it if I didn't have all of you.

A dream of blues (PT Miller)