Day 33-- The shoes that saved me.

Day 33---Blue and White Ride 2 Running shoes by Saucony.

I know I am probably disappointing some with these shoes. They are not beautiful to look at, have no sex-appeal and really have only a single purpose. They are work horse shoes! They get the job done. They happen to also be one of my favorite shoes I own and will probably have the hardest time getting rid of them someday. A little over 3 years ago I was driving to meet some girlfriends for dinner. On the drive there I was thinking how fed up I was with the extra baby weight (around 60 lbs!) I was carrying around. I was constantly down on myself, how I looked and I felt. It was time to do something about it. When I got to the restaurant I announced to Jennifer and Rebecca that this was going to be my "Last Supper" and I was going to lose the weight. I started exercising slowly and gradually worked my way up to running. These are my first pair of big girl running shoes. When I look at them I am reminded of how far I've come and how much I've gone through in the last 3 years. It's been challenging and continues to be challenging physically since being in an auto accident 2 years ago left me with constant pain in my neck and shoulders. But when I lace up these shoes I am reminded how far I've come, how strong I am, how much determination I have and how one decision can change your life. And while they are not the most beautiful shoes I own, in a strange way I am thankful for these shoes because they helped me save myself.

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