3 Weeks Into This

I just hit the three week mark. In the past this is where I would give up completely or at least start to fall off track. Doing anything for the long term in the effort of losing weight just didn't work for me. With a new mindset focused on change, exercise and accomplishment I know that I'll succeed this time.

My little notebook holds my training plan. Since I'm asthmatic and have bad knees I need to go at this slowly, very slowly. I started by running .30 miles and walking the other 2.70 along with riding the bike for 5 miles. At this point I'm up to walking 1.5 miles, running 0.40, walking another 1 mile and running another 0.35. Like I said, it's SLOW. Today I actually felt like I could breathe for the first time while doing this so that's a huge accomplishment. I also noticed that I'm sleeping better. Did I mention I have sleep apnea as well? My 41 year body is in the shape of an 80 year old but I'm determined to change that.

As of today I've lost 5.5 lbs in 3 weeks. I know that as I continue to lose I'll be able to run faster and longer and I'm looking forward to that. Many years ago when I was 50 lbs lighter I was able to run 5 miles. I'm looking toward the day that I have that body back.