The Odyssey...or the Idiocy...Hmmm

Greetings all!

Since I started my weight loss journey nearly 2 months ago, exercise has been a consistent part of my life. Generally speaking I spend an hour a night walking, or some nights run/walking, where ever I am. One of the things I am in the habit of is a long walk about every couple of weeks...something to push the limits and test my body and will.

So when I came home the Greeneway was an obvious choice. So, let me explain...the Greeneway is a trail that was named for a past Mayor of North Augusta. It began in 1996, but by the time  I discovered it, it was 4.6 miles long. But as you are about to read...there have been a few changes.

First, I discovered last month that the "northern end" of the trail had been extended beyond I 20, but just beyond I 20....and I doubt it will go much further due to a housing developement. I used Google Earth to take a "measurement" and it's an addition of about .9 of a mile.

So today, I decided to do a run/walk and do the Greeneway from end to end and back. In other words, about 11 miles. Well, something happened in the end that I have not been down in awhile...more expansion. You see North Augusta is building a new section near the Savannah river...and now they have created a loop in the Greeneway so you can walk around it and see the river.  Also, they have a new 1/2 mile stretch along the access road to the Golf Course (but when you get to the end of it make sure you turn around as it is clearly marked that it is Private Property..Keep out).

So with the new stretch added in...and since I did promise myself to walk the whole stinking thing...I walked 13 miles in 3 hours and 40 mins. Yes, that was me wearing the Camelback and sometimes trotting down the path. And it was so humid that by the time I finished I had not adry stitch on!

For locals, this is a wonderful path...it is paved and well shaded in many places. Cyclists, walkers and runners share this path. So if you are in the area...give it a try for some exercise!

Now, I am heading to bed...as my legs and back are both saying some really nasty...an painful things to me...yep, nothing is free!

Knowing your numbers

My employer encourages us to get a "bio-metric screening" every year. And they actually bribe us...$250 deposited in our flex spending account. So this year, after nearly 2 months of Isagenix, I decided to do it. Now truck drivers are notorious for unhealthy lifestyles. We eat all the wrong things, rarely exercise and generally are know for the truck stop buffet...all you can eat, of course.

As it turns out my numbers have become very good. My Cholesterol is 120, LDL only 74 but I need to boost my HDL from 30 to above 40. And while it is annoying to know I need to do a follow up in about 3 months, it is comforting to know that I am well...and will stay that way as long as I make wise choices like using Isagenix products.

So, for anyone who is considering starting an exercise program or want to lose weight, I suggest getting a screen done or go for an annual physical. It takes a few minutes and will tell you things about yourself that you did not even know!

Hang in there...and remember...It's a journey...not a race!

First Steps

Creating a blog is a little like deciding what clothes to wear. No one wants to admit things that are embarassing...but then again one must be real and no one is perfect.

I have been working hard to lose weight over the past 7 weeks....and I have achieved more than I expected. And I am going to continue. Some of this blog will be abot my exercise sessions...some about my meal and nutrition. I am using Isagenix for my nutrition...and if you have questions feel free to ask!

Well, that all for now...more later