Yes. I think I was born with it. My "lofty" goal is to climb Mt. Everest in 5-10 years. I've found that if I take baby steps, with a big goal at the end, before I know it.... I am there! Started by loosing 91 pounds. I can now run 5 miles a day, every day, with ease. Going to sign up for my first marathon in September. Once I can do that, I am going to train for triathlons as everything that I have read about Everest points to those atheletes doing best. My first step is to work on my distance swimming which is a challenge. (I used to be a competitive swimmer who perfected short bursts of energy- getting across 50-100 meters in fewer minutes- spending lots of time on the wall.) Similarly, I am a really good sprinter. Distance running isn't something that comes naturally. Now, that my lifestyle has changed.... and I work very hard to attain my goals.... I need to think about my nutrition and fuel daily so I can run after the kids go to sleep every night. Where I used to consume 1300 calories a day to loose, I have to consume 2400 to maintain. This is really hard. On my big run days, I am almost at 3000 calories, which isn't too fun. But, it is what it is. I constantly have to remind myself of the big picture...... my ultimate goal---- EVEREST! What is your Everest? Would love to hear about your journey to get there!

1) Become a picture of health *** March 2011 (130#), at a physical, my GP couldn't believe how low my blood pressure was, and how great my labs were... so, if this is an indicator of health, I accomplished it.**** 2) start running 1/2 marathons (**Training for two years now. 9 min./mile is my slow pace, 7 is me pushing it. Average weekly miles~ 30. Did 13.1 two weeks ago at 1hr. 40 min. However, went further- 15.5 and hit a wall at 14 where my body gave out. This is my current goal to get past.***) 3) run marathons 4) train for triathalons 5) climb mountains 6) climb Everest

Watch everything I put in my mouth. ("you are what you eat!") Don't eat past 7PM (lately, it is 5PM) Drink water like its going out of style Don't eat 1-2 hours before rigorous exercise. Walk everywhere (not kidding on this one~ FIGHT the urge to drive your car. Who cares what people think! If you can do it~ use your feet to get where you want to go:) Consider daily caloric intake when cooking dinner In peak loosing mode- I tried on clothes that were one size too small each morning to gauge where I wanted to be that month. Was okay with the fact that, for instance, a size 12 was snug. Loose fitting 12's were something to look forward to! Continue to try and exercise 30-60 minutes a day, 6 days a week. Maintain a BMI between 20-21.79





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