Workin' on my fitness!

Met with my surgeon yesterday - she is amazing! Things are healing well and I couldn't stop raving about how much easier it is to run, be active, and have fun. The only thing I regret about surgery was not having it sooner. Then again, I'm glad that things happened like they did and that I was at this point in my life, ready to make the decision that was right for me. If you are interested in surgery like mine, check out http://www.christinenygaard.com/ for more information. She and her staff are truly phenomenal.

In terms of what I blogged in the last entry... I'm taking care of the theft issue. I closed accounts, filed reports, got the window fixed, etc. Things are looking up.

So, that brings me back to what is right now first and foremost in my mind - fitness. Today is a day in Seattle that represents just one of the major cancers : Colon Cancer Awareness Day. http://www.metrokc.gov/health/news/07030701.htm The Pacific Northwest has a high rate of cancer incidence, period. Why is it so high? I've heard rumors about it being from people lacking vitamin C, something in the water, or the higher incidence of depression. I've heard a lot of "rumors" and what special supplements people can take to "spark their metabolism", "cleanse their bodies", or "battle the bulge"..... but what ever happened to just getting outside a bit? For me, this feels like the best option. Some good old fashioned running and eating right. Mix in a little dash of weight training and I'm set. I can't help but think that maybe I can truly become a healthier person from the inside out... and what better way to do it than while helping others? I'm no poster child for fitness, but given the current state of affairs, I'm trying to legitimately take all precautions within my power to ensure myself a long healthy life.... one step at a time.