Boy, did I ever need that!
It felt fabulous.
Left me breathless and sweating.
And so satisfied.
Yepper.
Nothing like a good...
Hard...
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Walk on the trail out at the lake. We finally got out there tonight and did a brisk two miles. I had another walk victory. Little Hell Hill no longer feels like hell, to me. When I first started walking, that little but steep climb was almost the death of me. I had to stop several times and rest just to get to the top. Then when I got there, I had to stop again and recover so that I could move on.
Fast forward to today. I powered up that hill at the same brisk pace as I walk the rest of the trail. No stops. No slowing, no shortening of my stride. Just flew up that bad boy. Yes, I was breathing a little hard at the top but I carried on and recovered quickly as I walked. The hill up to the Jeep was the same. I just flew up to the car. No stops, no slowing, no dragging myself along.
When I got home, I went right in, showered then hit the kitchen where I prepped veggies, made my dinner and bustled around. Just a short time ago, by the time I got home I was wiped and had to drag myself into the shower and to make dinner and so forth.
I think back to less than two months ago and how much progress I have made. And I am happy and delighted and incredibly grateful at how much better I feel and how much easier and more pleasant my life is, already. I can't wait until I get even more weight off and get in even better condition.
I was thinking about it last night. How much weight I have lost since February and how much better I feel and then I thought about how much worse off I would be if not for this blog, the support of everyone here and my determination to do this thing. How much heavier would I be? Would I weigh 450 pounds, by now? Would I be able to walk? Clean my house? Take basic care of myself? Because I have to tell you, I was beginning to have some real trouble with those things at about 400. I can't imagine what it would be like, fifty pounds heavier than that. Would I even still be alive?
The Monsoon is taking a little break. It is drying out and the clouds have cleared away. It is warm but not uncomfortable. I am so happy to get a break from the crushing humidity.
Oh, may I just say that Doritos are crack straight from the ass of the devil, himself. Husband brought home a bag of Doritos, today. Tacos at Midnight. Yeah. I ate two. They were sooooooooo tasty. I want to take the bag and dive into it. I want to eat all of those chips with a big, icy Pepsi. Hell, I want to spread them all over my bed and roll in them.
But I won't. Because 400 is still frighteningly close enough. And it isn't somewhere I ever want to go again. I have been there twice that I know of. Twice was enough. Doritos helped get me there. And they just aren't worth it.
No. Frakking. Way.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
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Weird that you mention Doritos. I asked M to bring a bag home yesterday. I told him to get ranch and he did. Now I remember I like the nacho cheese better. Its been years since I've eaten a Dorito. Hopefully the fact that they are ranch will keep me from the rest of the bag. LOL Way to go on the milestone, Erika. I truly am so proud of you!
ReplyDeleteYou ROCK! Isn't it great to know that you CAN do it! You are so inspirational to all of us! You're paving our way to success. Keep up the good work Erika!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy that you're feeling that your life is better...you are doing so amazingly and I LOVE reading about your journey!!!
ReplyDeleteI gave you an award...check it out. http://theskinnyoncarbs.blogspot.com/2010/08/weigh-in-and-award.html
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome Erika!! We can all get down in the dumps about things, but when we sit down and realize how much we have accomplished, it's just astounding at how far we've come don't you think?? So way to go!! Who knows where you'll be at in 2 more months!! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are doing a great job Erika! You have a good mindset and I think it is one of the keys to success and of course the bloggy support you give and recieve!
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ReplyDeleteLOL @ crack straight from the ass of the Devil himself!! I liked this post---glad you are feeling so great and noticing your major progress! You go mama!
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean by "what if"...?
ReplyDeleteAnd if you feel this much better at this point, just think how much you'll feel better a month, or three, from now! And it sounds as if your walking has become a habit, and built into your day.
But I know what you mean by the Doritos. I just want to take them one by one and first lick the salt and seasonings off, then put them in my mouth and let them dissolve. One by one, until the whole bag is gone.
You're doing great, you certainly have the motivation and the right attitude. You'll make it!
ReplyDeleteI'm in awe at your achievement. You're just an amazing inspiration to me. If I can get in shape, you and my DH will be the reason for it. Isn't it incredible how fast--with hard work--the body can heal itself? Your weight loss and exercise are giving you a new lease on life. Let's face it: a new life itself.
ReplyDeleteYou are kicking some major ass, woman!