walking easier

Ok, the walking is ever so slightly easier, but easier, non the less. I find myself actually looking forward to my evening walks and although they are short (about 20 mins), I keep up a steady pace until the dogs need to crap! Even then, I try to walk on the spot a bit. When I think of where I was with this in the spring, and I was afraid to go down the stairs, because of the falls and walking was just too painful to do, it's a vast improvement. I had my shakes today and made the broccoli soup, but didn't try it yet. I really am puzzled by the fact that the evenings, which were always such a difficult time, are now the time when I am not hungry and do not want to eat. I am drinking lots, so I'll take it while it lasts. It was a challenging day at school and I wasn't really able to engage anyone in any active learning. I did get started on the second large tablecloth during my break though, which is white, and I'm putting a green edge stitching on it. I think it will be nice. I weighed in at the Y this morning at 225 lbs, for a total loss of 69 lbs and 6 more to my next goal. It's starting to sound impressive, even to me! My work in the pool continues to go well and I think my knee will eventually improve with the combination of muscle work and aerobic, especially with the added benefit of traction in the water. I didn't sleep all that well last night and will crash early and do better tonight. Gratefully, elly "Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very fast. Thomas Jefferson...yeah right, Tom!! "Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." Helen Keller