Health

Health and fitness has not always been a part of my life. When I was in school I was very active however, when I got out of school it wasn't that important anymore. I never even really thought about it until I was asked to hike the Grand Canyon and without ever seeing it, I agreed. Didn't really think much about preparing because I didn't really understand what I had gotten myself into. I went to hike, to prepare, with a friend after work in the heat of the summer and went a quarter of the way up the mountain and had to turn around due to the fact that it was over 100 degrees outside and I thought I was going to pass out. I had no water or anything. Crazy, I know! Needless to say I fell apart on the hike and I didn't even go all the way to the river. I was so embarressed and swore to learn how to take care of my body. That was in 1990. Since then I have had another trip to the Canyon and almost passed out but conquered the last two times. I found out my health is something to take serious. Now I do. I take vitamins and eat healthy, which was something else I never did. I never thought about what I was putting into my body. Can't believe the difference. I feel better physically and mentally. It's a great feeling to know your in control of your body. This did not happen over night, but I have vowed to work on it continually. Do I fall, yes, but I get back up.