Subject: RE: My Intro Welcome! I am astonished at all you have accomplished! I am trying to lose some weight as well, which is what got me involved. I have lost 20 (although, I think I have lost more actual fat than that, and gained a ton of muscle. I don't look like I weigh as much as I do.) and I have 40 to go. I love reading about successes like yours, as I tend to get discouraged at anything that takes a long time. I started walking on my treadmill for 20 minutes a day just to facilitate weight loss about 8 weeks ago. It took FOREVER to get one mile. I hated every minute of it! Then, on a whim, I tried to run a little. I just loved it! So, I ran every day (well, at least 5 or 6 of 7 days) and couldn't believe how much I improved in all areas. I ran my first 5K last week and think I caught the bug! My husband did a tri 2 years ago and I had really enjoyed it and decided I wanted to do one. But, of course, I didn't do anything about my dream at that time. But, now I am having so much fun actually doing something to make my dreams come true, instead of just wishing. It is so exciting! Welcome! There are a lot of really wonderful people here! |