My 20th high school reunion is next Saturday. This event was one of the reasons, I got serious about getting fit. (Having a chronic illness was the major reason) Since I began my journey in January:
- I lost 20 pounds (I am 160)
- I am a size 12 (sometimes a loose 12)
- I can power walk 2.2 miles in 35 minutes at 4.0 MPH.
- My arms look fierce from my upper body weight training (10 pound free weights)
- My energy level is vastly improved.
- I made it through a RA flare without having to resort to steroids.
- I have sustained my remission for over one year.
But the biggest accomplishment was today. Today I was able to jog for five minutes during my treadmill workout. That is huge for me. Because of the RA, running was out of the question. I have always loved running. When I could not do that anymore, I felt like a part of me died. Today, I feel like a piece a of me was reborn.
I don't think I will be running any marathons anytime soon, and I don't think I will be able to go hard core because of the impact on the joints. But it would be nice to maintain a slow jog without serious impact. I am meeting with my Rheumatologist next month for my annual check up, so I will ask her what she thinks.
In the meantime....WOOHOO!!!!!!!
Tags: Goals
6 comments:
SS -- YOU ROCK! This is all fantastic. You are inspiring.
That's so fantastic! :)
this is totally awesome. i'm happy for you, proud of you and impressed by you. inspired too! you're going to look and feel so great in your new outfit! have fun at the reunion and i hope you can keep the jogging up.
Yeah for you!! What great accomplishments. and I agree with B* you are inspiring!
That is wonderful Seeking! I hope you have a great time at your reunion!
Outstanding! You are an inspiration.
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