Gettin' My Sweat On!!!

Things have been going pretty good here lately. I have been feeling better... for the most part... regarding working out. I still have days when my left ankle would like to see me down for the count... but... I refuse to let it!

The past couple of times at the fitness center... I was able to increase my workout to 30 minutes on the treadmill... and 5 miles on the bike. I can really get a good sweat on doing that! Now... anyone that knows me... knows I hate to be uncontrollably hot... and I hate to sweat! Always have! BUT... I know that I am beginning to love a good "clean" sweat! The more sweat soaking into my clothes... the better! I know that I am clean and showered before I go to workout... so... nothing wrong with a little bit (or lot) of well earned sweat!

Today... Hannah had to work... so Rich and I went. I have been so proud of them both. Rich just keeps himself going at his own pace doing what he can. Hannah has found her favorite machine. She does about 20-30 minutes on the elliptical (or however you spell it). She can get a good sweat on doing that!

I was able to do about 18 and a half minutes on the treadmill today... but I increased my workout on the bike to 6 miles instead of 5. My ankle does not hurt right now... and that makes me extremely happy. I had to stay home from the fitness center yesterday... because my ankle would have liked to see me flat on my back. I actually get a little depressed when I don't get to go. (I never would have thought I would say that in a million years!)

Anyways... I prayed for God to give strength to my feet, ankles and knees during this time. Each step I take is one step closer to victory! I cannot afford to lose my ability!

Every day that I go and workout... I hope I am an inspiration to someone else that may be struggling that day. I hope they see me and think... "If she can do it... I can do it!"