Last Saturday, my son and I went to Calloway Gardens in Pine Mountain, GA, a beautiful area only about an 90 minutes from me. The plan was to rent bicycles and to ride. We ended up hiking for a couple hours. Enjoying nature when it is not too hot or too cold, Saturday, we had wonderful weather. Now, the gardens were not in full bloom, but it still had some nice sites and a great trail. We really enjoyed ourselves as I got in some physical activity without feeling as though I was working.

That walk motivated me to start incorporating regular physical activity in my life now. A few years ago I started this new training program that prepared for a 5K run. It was called C25K, which stands for couch to 5K. When I started I could barely jog for 60 seconds. I ran three days a week for eight weeks alternating between walking and running. Each week the amount of running increased as the walking decreased. When I completed the program, I was able to run 30 minutes without stopping. A couple of weeks later, I could run 45 minutes straight, up and down hills throughout my neighborhood. My daughter and I completed our first and only 5K that year.

I want to run more 5Ks, but I am very much out of shape now. I must start my training completely over. I think I am ready now. I love the feeling I get when I run and I want it again. One of my coworkers is interested in joining me. Having a partner is good support. I no longer have my daughter since she has left for college. She still encourages me though. So, tomorrow my training

What form of exercise do you enjoy? The best exercise that will help you become fit is the one you will do. (I remember hearing Covert Bailey saying this.)

Now that I am practicing healthier eating habits, it is time for me to focus on my primary foods. I am ready to include physical activity in my new lifestyle.