Summer 06'- Summer 07'

The difference of one summer is amazing. To the left is a picture of me last summer. I had lost 20 lbs. but was completely out of shape. I didn't do any preparation for the hike. I had trouble breathing and thought I would throw-up for most of the hike.

The pictures below are of this summer. I had lost 33 lbs. and had much better endurance and muscle strength. I had prepared for about 6 months for the hike and it really showed. I was at the front of the group the whole trip and my heart and lungs held up just fine!! SUCH AN ACCOMPLISHMENT and testiment to how far I've come physically!