I thought I had it all figured out

** Just five months ago, I thought the idea of walking to the end of my road (a grand total of 2 blocks) was just beyond me.

***** I know I can walk 3.1 miles.


** I thought I would never be able to work all day without constant pain in my knee, forcing me to sit down far too much.

***** I know I can walk the halls of a school from 7:30 til 5:30, and still be walking when it's time to go to my car. (tired, YES, but walking!)


** I thought nobody in the world could help heal my heart.

***** I know the support of a sister can move mountains, work miracles, change every day forward from here and most importantly, heal the sick of body and heart.


** I thought losing 10 pounds was a lofty goal to be wished for but probably not seen.

***** I know what losing 50 feels like.


** I thought the 'big goal' of 50 pounds would be enough to feel I'd done something.

***** I know I want 150.


** I thought it was really wonderful and supportive of my step-father to promise he would walk with me, even though I knew it would never be possible.

***** Have I mentioned I know I can walk a 5K at 3.1 miles?


** I thought I would lose momentum and have to fight my way back after every single bump in the road.

***** I know that hasn't happened.


** I thought I would blow my left knee again and lose everything.

***** I know my knee can do the treadmill, the bike, the NuStep, swimming, aquajogging, a 5K, weight machines, an exercise ball.....


** I thought 30 minutes of exercise was impossible because it was 29 minutes too long.

***** I know I can do almost anything I want badly enough for 2 minutes....oh wait, I mean 15 minutes.....hmmmm.....better make that 30 minutes....


** I thought my life was never going to be right again.

***** Now I know better.



Today, five months after this journey began, I know that I can lose 50 pounds because I've done it. I didn't get here alone, and I didn't get here as fast as some others have, and I didn't do it easily. But there's more where that came from, and I know I can do it. Next goal, 75 pounds by September 15!