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"Reaching" goals!

One of my favorite things to do is indoor climbing. This is something that I have done for the last 2 years but I have really struggled with it because of my weight. It is hard to climb in the first place, but add 120 extra pounds in the mix and climbing is a lot harder. Now that I have lost 90 pounds, climbing is a whole new adventure for me. I love that I can get up there on the wall and not be afraid of the equipment failing because of my weight, and I don't burn out as fast either!

I went climbing a few times last week, Saturday with Friends, Monday with my husband and kids, Friday with my kids and a friend and her kids and this Saturday I went with my husband. On Saturday I got 4 climbs in. I was able to climb to the top without stopping and hanging on each of these climbs. This is a huge accomplishment for me. It is so much fun to get up there and solve the wall puzzle and reach the top! I was also able to conquer a fear of a wall with an overhang. These walls freak me out because gravity is working against you and it is a crazy feeling climbing with your back to the ground!

I look forward to many more climbs and reaching many more goals!

What kind of goals do you want to reach?

Jena




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