Pain

I am in a constant state of pain.  Before I started trying to lose the weight this time, I was in pain because of inactivity.  

Huff Puff Huff Puff up the stairs. 

Huff Puff Huff Puff in and out of the car.  

Huff Puff Huff Puff on a flat surface!  

I would walk down the hall and want to take a rest.  Talk about  not being able to "Run and not be Weary!" 

Now my pain is from all the walking I have been doing!  My sister and her husband bought these little wrist bands called a Jawbone.  After spending a week with her on our vacation, I wanted one too.  It is similar to a Fitbit, but much more affordable!  I bought one and the first few days, just did my usual thing, and was quite ashamed of my behavior!  I was only walking 1700-2000 steps per day.  I also was not getting very much deep sleep.  I couldn't believe how sedentary I was and just HOW out of shape I was.  

The Jawbone has helped me feel so much more accountable.  I started striving for more and more steps.  At first it was hard to get 5,000 a day, but after reaching 7,500 consistently for a few weeks, I dug in, and decided I would get 10,000 steps, every single day.  

Since May, this has been working, and my average steps per day is over 13,000 at this point.  I go on a few walks per day, but I notice that I have more energy to get my housework done, go a few extra places, and by the end of the day, I do not NEED to go on a 3 mile walk to get all my steps in.  I still go on the walk, because I NEED the exercise.  

I feel happier, stronger, and I can climb my steps without being out of breath! I can get out of my car without sounding like I may die, and I do not get out of breath on my long walks, until I have gone for 15 minutes or so! Its so fantastic.

However, there is pain.  My knees always hurt. My feet, my thighs, my butt.  I know its a good pain, but its pain none the less.  Want to know how I feel about my pain?  I LOVE it!