Running

Hello everyone. My quote this week is: "True success is the alignment of one's body, mind and spirit." - Debbie Hartung So I'm running now. It's funny because I tease a few of my trainers because they run daily for pleasure. I just don't understand the whole running for pleasure thing. One trainer told me that once I start, I will continue. "Yeah right!" was my reply. I've never heard myself say "This was fun" after I got off the treadmill. LOL Actually running is not as hard as I anticipated it to be. I'm just really nervous about running a 5K without having to stop. But my support group is increasing. So far (yes, I'm putting you all on blast so you won't back out!!) I have Mary (the person who challenged me in the first place), Holly, Amy, Tammi, Kirk (who by the way I've never met. He is a member of the Whitefish Bay - FT and just ran his first half marathon. He's challenged himself to complete a run a month and for July, he is supporting me and running. How great is that??) Kyle is thinking about it. (Come on Kyle, do it, do it) And what about you, Monroe??? Sooooo, let's continue to build my support group. If enough people join me, I won't even have to run. You all can just carry me! hehehe A few random thoughts: -I've been overdosing on fruit lately and not taking in enough vegetables. Still trying to find that balance. Transforming will always be a work in progress. - I've taken the stairs since June 1. Yay!! I even took them several flights in the courthouse and although I almost passed out........I didn't stop to take the elevator. I apologized to the woman assisting me because I was so out of breath. She said "God made elevators for a reason." I thought that was funny but it also made me proud that I hadn't taken it. - I recently had my blood pressure checked and I was shocked because it was normal. I told the nurse that it had been high but I've been working out and that may be the cause of it being normal. I've since been checking it daily at work and it's been consistently normal. High blood pressure runs on both sides of my family so that was a concern of mine. I've always known of the connection between exercising and lowering one's blood pressure but now I'm living proof and I am so excited about that!! I will continue to monitor my own blood pressure and look forward to my assessment at the end of this challenge. Stay tuned for new videos. I tried to submit them myself without having to bother the busy people at my FT but, well, it didn't work. hahaha, not as savvy as I thought I was, I guess. :). As always, I appreciate everyone's support. To my fellow contestants: I view all of your blogs and videos because you are truly motivating to me. Keep up the good work! Until next time.......... Alicia