My First 5K! Down 104! Just Turned 50!

[Chicago1962 125]

On Saturday, 10/20/12, I participated in my first 5K ever. Less than five months ago I could barely walk from my car to my house - and now I just walked 3.2 miles. I am so humbled, so thankful, so grateful. Why me? Why not me!!!! It's my turn - and I am choosing life!

The walk wasn't easy. I don't think I've ever walked that far before. I wanted to stop three times - and thought maybe I'd never get up so I just kept going. I ended up cheering other walkers on (this was the American Diabetes Association Walk for Life in Chicago). Cheering others on helped me forget how tired I was. How much my legs and feet wanted a break. But this wasn't so much about legs and feet - this was about my heart and my mind.

For most of my life I have been choosing things to lead to death (food, inactivity, isolation). Walking that walk - FINISHING that walk was all about choosing life and health and new beginnings! That's really what the surgery was all about. Sure weight - but in so many ways it's been more about taking a stand and finally fighting for myself! Fighting for my life. And giving myself - my body - a fighting chance!

I turned 50 three weeks ago. I'd say October has been a pretty good month for me!

What are you fighting for? What “clicked” for you in this process and made you finally stand up for yourself and your life? What have you been doing that you are super proud of?

Thanks for being there … I mean here!!!!

Amy (in Chicago)

[Butterthebean 8,146]

That's awesome.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

hey theres amy walking her first 5K for the good cause of diabetes - WooHoo

film at 11:00

happy belated 50th b'day

what a great year this will be

congrats

[COnative 192]

Flash back to Wayne's World "I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy". I am sitting here amongst greatness. What an inspiration. What a motivator. Thank you sooooo much for sharing. Big Hugs to you!

[Mini Me Wanna~Be 56]

That is so A~W~E~S~O~M~E, what an inspiration you are to me. I am just starting my weight loss journey, just found out my Insurance does cover it. Waiting to hear from the coordinator. Please keep us up to date on your progress. Again congrats on your accomplishment and Happy Belated Birthday what a wonderful gift you gave yourself :}

[It's all new 453]

You rock! Totally inspiring. Congratulations on taking such a huge step in your journey.

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

Love it!! You're an inspiration...thanks for sharing yourself with us

[chitowngirl 884]

Congrats Amy in Chicago!!!!! Every bit counts right... Your doing great.

[SweetnCurvy 112]

On Saturday' date=' 10/20/12, I participated in my first 5K ever. Less than five months ago I could barely walk from my car to my house - and now I just walked 3.2 miles. I am so humbled, so thankful, so grateful. Why me? Why not me!!!! It's my turn - and I am choosing life!

The walk wasn't easy. I don't think I've ever walked that far before. I wanted to stop three times - and thought maybe I'd never get up so I just kept going. I ended up cheering other walkers on (this was the American Diabetes Association Walk for Life in Chicago). Cheering others on helped me forget how tired I was. How much my legs and feet wanted a break. But this wasn't so much about legs and feet - this was about my heart and my mind.

For most of my life I have been choosing things to lead to death (food, inactivity, isolation). Walking that walk - FINISHING that walk was all about choosing life and health and new beginnings! That's really what the surgery was all about. Sure weight - but in so many ways it's been more about taking a stand and finally fighting for myself! Fighting for my life. And giving myself - my body - a fighting chance!

I turned 50 three weeks ago. I'd say October has been a pretty good month for me!

What are you fighting for? What “clicked” for you in this process and made you finally stand up for yourself and your life? What have you been doing that you are super proud of?

Thanks for being there … I mean here!!!!

Amy (in Chicago)[/quote']

Omg u r an inspiration to me as I hope to complete a 5k run and a 10k as well. Cant wait:)

[nurseghana 167]

On Saturday' date=' 10/20/12, I participated in my first 5K ever. Less than five months ago I could barely walk from my car to my house - and now I just walked 3.2 miles. I am so humbled, so thankful, so grateful. Why me? Why not me!!!! It's my turn - and I am choosing life!

The walk wasn't easy. I don't think I've ever walked that far before. I wanted to stop three times - and thought maybe I'd never get up so I just kept going. I ended up cheering other walkers on (this was the American Diabetes Association Walk for Life in Chicago). Cheering others on helped me forget how tired I was. How much my legs and feet wanted a break. But this wasn't so much about legs and feet - this was about my heart and my mind.

For most of my life I have been choosing things to lead to death (food, inactivity, isolation). Walking that walk - FINISHING that walk was all about choosing life and health and new beginnings! That's really what the surgery was all about. Sure weight - but in so many ways it's been more about taking a stand and finally fighting for myself! Fighting for my life. And giving myself - my body - a fighting chance!

I turned 50 three weeks ago. I'd say October has been a pretty good month for me!

What are you fighting for? What “clicked” for you in this process and made you finally stand up for yourself and your life? What have you been doing that you are super proud of?

Thanks for being there … I mean here!!!!

Amy (in Chicago)[/quote']

Good morning I am in Skokie the suburbs right outside of Chicago will be sleeved February of 2013 how are you doing on your journey