Hieroglyphic Canyon

   I am on this journey to lose weight and with that I am going to be able to do things I've always wanted to do. One of them is HIKE!! Do you know how ridiculously hard it is to hike when you are overweight? I have been on hikes in the past and I always had a good time and I would always make it to the end but I would be behind everyone and the last one to finish. I was always proud of myself for finishing but it would kill me inside and felt like I held everyone back. Today I went on an early morning hike with my friend from work. He loves to hike and all week I warned him how bad I was. I knew the hike was pretty easy and that I'd be able to do it, I was just worried about my huffing and puffing....that's what has always slowed me down in the past. Did you know you have to be able to breath to hike!! lol Anyway, we get there and before we start the hike I again apologize and warn him that we may have to stop if I can't breath. He kept telling me I was ok and that he didn't mind. Well guess what?? I did so good!!!! I have never been able to talk and hike...dah because you have to breath to talk but this time was different, we were able to talk the ENTIRE time. It was so amazing, I haven't been able to stop smiling all day. I know it wasn't a difficult hike and I already told him that he needs to find us one a little harder for next time. Did you hear that?!? Next time?!? Yes, I will be hiking A LOT more. And the best news is...my back DIDN'T and ISN'T hurting!! I can't even explain how good today has felt. I know it was just a hike but it is more to me. It's a glimpse of what life is going to be like when my weight doesn't hold me back.