I'm Back in the Mountains

The weather has been so incredibly awesome these last few days.  I decided Leslie Sansone needed a break, and I needed some SUNSHINE!  I have lived in this valley for 22 years and haven't hiked one of its trails.

Many years ago, my husband and I took our little family hiking on every camp trip.  Our camp trips were MANY!!  My husband and I strapped baby carriers on our backs and hauled our two youngest ones up the trails.  Our two older boys led the way with their hiking sticks.  We loved the outdoors and hiking was our favorite!!

We were thin and very active!  The years came and went.  The pounds came and STAYED!  That was one of my motivating factors to losing weight.  I wanted to climb the mountains again! 

I have planned a very challenging and strenuous hike in July and have been working out diligently to conquer the mountain peak that shadows my hometown.  I am determined to stand atop the ridge, look down and feel empowered!

I knew working out to Leslie Sansone and walking/running a few miles was not going to prepare me for the uphill climb.  I had to start hiking NOW!

I did my first hike this evening with my brother.  I am now down 32 lbs and having accomplished a difficult 3.6 mile round trip hike tonight makes me want more......MORE CHALLENGE!!  I CAN DO IT!

It was tough, and I had to break twice to catch my breath but I was in the mountains, and I was DOING IT!!