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I have been pondering why I am trying to lose this weight. Mainly while I am walking/jogging on the treadmill. I used to read a book while walking, but with the increased speed it doesn't work out so well. (Actually it barely worked before as my coordination is not that great on a treadmill.) So lately I have used my time walking to talk with God and reflect, making it productive in more than one way. I have decided thus far that my main reason is because I just don't want to feel achy! I have always had back problems (lifting heavy things as a pre-teen/teen was not a great idea) but additional weight has definitely made it worse. I would also really, and I mean REALLY, like for my left leg get back to some sort of normal. Yes, doctors have told me that it is messed up forever and will always have residual issues. But, I still have hope that maybe one day my left calf and foot will more resemble my right.
Now of course there are other reasons that swim through my mind....fit into clothes, be able to be more active with my kids and husband for that matter! I hate feeling like I am holding them up when we go out on excursions with lots and lots of activity. I am usually behind them "catching up". I am realizing though that it is not a total lack of ability, but more a lack of the will - which I think is much worse!
So here is to conciously making an effort to move more each and every day and not be a sluggard. Get up and keep up!
Update: I walked/jogged 1.5 miles and kept up with my average speed of 3.3 mph.

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