Better

You continue to do better than I...

I originally consoled myself with the knowledge that even though I didn't do all the tough stuff you are doing, at least I did something every day, a walk, a swim, some yoga or Pilates etc. but lately I can't even say that. My swimming varies with the weather - we've been having a cold spell. I do walk the puppy and have some good, although puzzling, news there. If I don't wear real shoes such as my good walking ones, but wear flip flops or even slippers, I don't have the leg pain and inflammation that has plagued me for the last several years.

I have no clue what this means since I wear good, supportive, expensive exercise shoes for walking normally (and wind up in pain). I am in a sort of holding pattern 'til after my foot surgery.

I am still very much planning on hiking the AT in 2008 - my resolve has strengthened even. And I continue to loose weight - seven pounds so far. So not all the news is bad.