Brrrrr!

Did you see the headline on the Drudge Report? "Windchill 30 Below: Chicago"! I am so glad we are not running the marathon in February!

Usually the marathon starts at about 45 degrees and warms to high 60's. Last year was colder but also started two weeks later.

Yesterday was a great day and also felt like a blur! So many of you were there and I am so glad that all of you are training for the marathon. Throughout the training, you may be tempted to let some early aches and pains discourage you, but it is par for the course. Your body is going to react some to the changes you are going through.

Homeostasis - to remain unchanged - is the word (and concept) you must understand. It is the nature of any system to try to remain unchanged. As you begin your changes, the systems around you will exert pressure for you to revert to the old status quo. Your body, friends, family, etc. will all do their best to dissuade you from the changes you are making. If you will persist and break through the systemic resistance, you will achieve a new "status quo" (health), and your body, family, friends, etc., will seek to maintain that new way of life.

Keep focused on the simple steps and if you face and problems or have any questions, let me know. Also, use the Forum to post questions and let others in on your journey. If you are wondering about something, others probably are too!

Finally, when we get together on Saturdays, do your best to introduce yourself to new people and learn about their story. I already learned that Stan and Anita Hilton have quit smoking and are a week smoke free. Way to go!

Share your stories and let's do this together!