Running on the Beach with Grandchildren

breezy · June 13, 2010

One of the reasons I got the sleeve was that I was having a hard time getting on the floor to play with my two beautiful grandgirls (3 and 5 years old). I wanted to be able to go to the beach and make sandcastles with them.

Yesterday, we went to the beach and I had SO MUCH ENERGY!!! I played racing games with them, and played in the surf, and got down in the sand and worked on a sandcastle. My body is so much lighter and easier to move!

My grandgirls loved it and thought Grandma was a lot of FUN!

This was a very meanful goal for me. It also signified joining in the activity and fun instead of watching life go by. I had gotten to the point that I thought I was just too old to do those things (I'm 56). Later, we drove by Saddle Mountain and I remembered that I thought my knees were shot and I would never be able to climb it again. But then I realized that it was not my age but my weight that was keeping me from doing it. My knees have improved since losing weight. So that means my next goal should be climbing Saddle Mountain again!!!!!!

I want to get fit again! I've started aerobic exercise with a girlfriend and I'm going to look for other opportunities to work and move my body. I want to get strong again like I was when I was young. I'll never be 20, but it would be great to join life again!

citygal · June 13, 2010

How fantastic!! I am so happy for you!!

SParkle · June 13, 2010

Sounds you had a great day - congratulations!!! And it'll only get better - what a wonderful gift you have given not only yourself but your family as well.

Keep up the good work

Kathy

CraftyChristie · June 13, 2010

This is what it's ALL about!!! The number on the scale is really not the point... it's what you want out of your life. Hitting this goal is incredibly meaningful - you are achieving exactly what you wanted. I am so happy for you!!!

breezy · June 14, 2010

Thanks all for your comments. I found out how to post a picture so here is one from that wonderful day!:thumbup:

CraftyChristie · June 14, 2010

So cute!!!

breezy · June 15, 2010

Thanks, Christie. I saw your walk marathon pictures so I know you understand what I mean about joining the parade instead of just watching from the sidelines!