Colleen’s 100 Days

Jan 09 2010

Well, I wasn’t as successful as I had hoped, but life gave me other, bigger challenges than I was anticipating. My dad’s death, which really knocked me harder than I thought possible and a strange bowel abscess that took a long time to figure out. Through that I managed to keep moving and trying to stretch, laugh and reorient myself to what is important- family, friends and lightening my load.

I weigh exactly what I did when I started, which I guess all things considered isn’t the worst. My inches are less, not by a lot( 2 inches off my hips), but what I have come to realize that our bodies need care and love, and mine can take me to the top of the Chief, or to Joffre lakes, and laugh the whole way (well, when I am not cursing about the elevation!)

I was also very successful at finally learning how to blow my nose without a tissue- you know the gross honking into the bushes. I am now a master! I have also decided to negotiate a shorter work week. The financial hit will not outweigh my need for a calmer, less crazy life.

Looking forward to the next challenge and the next decade.

Thanks to Nancy for taking the photos.

Colleen Moberg

4 Responses to Colleen’s 100 Days

Shuna McClements January 10, 2010 at 7:27 am
Colleen, I love your pictures and especially the one where you are hanging onto the chain! Your diary is amazing!
Shuna
Jane Smith January 10, 2010 at 9:33 am
2 inches is a lot!! Congrats on the journey and how well you did!!
Nancy Sotham January 11, 2010 at 6:45 am
Good job Colleen! Life has certainly thrown you some curve balls these past few months and you have handled them all with grace, humour and a positive attitude. It has been fun to do the 100 Day Wellness Challenge with you.
Carol Ann Eppele January 11, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Well done! I is all about being realistic. Sometimes we can handle more than others. Even small progress or just holding on during the stressful times is a success.
It was fun to get out on some hikes with you. Hope to see you at some some.