Total Weight Lost
41 pounds
How Long Did it Take?
I started walking in January of '08 for health reasons.
Why I Wanted to Lose Weight
Once I bought my first pedometer and started tracking the progress, I found myself picking up the distances and paces. The help and articles from Wendy have been very useful. I will be walking my first marathon in two weeks.
My Exercise and Diet Journey
I followed the training schedules on About.com:walking mostly. Being a Type 2 diabetic, I follow a pretty strict diet. Timing with eating around walking the longer distances is critical. I've been able to really enjoy the different areas I've worked in over the last 2 years. You are able to see much more from a walk than just driving around. I have been able to encourage others to start walking, and the change in their lives is exciting to watch.
Lessons learned
- Spend the money and buy good shoes. Stretch every chance you get. Enjoy the journey, keep your head up.
