Went to Pettie Jean mountian

Hey Guy's, I went to pettie Jean Mountain yesterday. I hiked down to the falls. And Back up. Boy it was ruff. Going down to the water fall wasn't bad but coming back up I was huffing and puffing. I had on a back pack that had 20 Lbs in it. Not sure how long it took me to Hike down the mountain but I made it back up the mountain in :30min. That was great time with 20 extra Lbs straped to my back. I can't believe I was carrying 159 Extra Lbs for years. Heck that 20 Extra Lbs back pack almost killed me. If you have never hiked down to the water fall You really should it is wonderful. I'm not talking about the over look of the water fall, I mean the real hike. The air was so cool when we got down to the water fall. My husband was a little upset because I kind of ran off and left him on the way back up. I just wanted to see how well I could climb. We also had fun at the bear caves. about 6 of us climbed up in a bear cave it was great! I couldn't have done any of this 6 months ago. I can't believe I was out walking a lot of people. Of course hiking back up the mountain made me very sore today but I still went to water aerobics today. My Quade muscles are so sore I have a hard time getting my own butt off the toilet.LOL But it was great!!! It is 2.2 miles round trip. But coming back up seems like a whole lot more! Hugs DebDeb Dr. Baker 9/22/03 354/197/147

Awesome Debbie!!! Not only am I happy for you but very proud for you! I can't wait myself but it is just as good living through "firsts" with everyone until my turn! God Bless and hugs!! Angela

Fantastic! That is a beautiful hike--it has been years since I have done it. You have to be so proud of yourself for what you have accomplished! To me, this is what WLS is all about, even more tha****ching the scales show smaller numbers. It is getting to do the things you thought you never could! Great job! Joy -31 lbs

Thank you both very much. It is a big acomplishment. And you both will be there very soon. Hugs Debbie Dr. Baker 9/22/03 354/194/147