Getting into Shape
This entry was posted on 8/4/2007 8:55 PM and is filed under uncategorized.
This past summer has really been a time of change in my life. I guess I just got tired of feeling old and tired, so I asked David, a student and friend of mine to help me out. So, on June 25, we started going to the YMCA. I weighed 207 or so pounds and was able to do about 10 push ups.
Well, about 5 weeks later, I've lost 20 pounds and can do 45 push ups at one time. I am really excited about the changes I've made this past month. I am down to a 33 or 34 waist in my jeans and am excited that I've been able to buy some new clothes.
I even started running on the treadmill. I never thought I would be able to because of my foot, but I ran a mile yesterday without stopping. Today, my legs really hurt and I stopped at about .85 of a mile, but I was still really pround of what I was able to do.
This working out stuff if even fun. I actually enjoy it. I started off with a goal to drop as much weight by July 27 as I could, but now, I'm just going to make it a part of my daily life and get on with the exercises.
I also have some others to thank for their encouragment and support. So, thanks bunches. I couldn't have done it with out your help.
John
