Canada Was Great! Back in the USA...

Oct 23, 2012

I am not counting the swimming done in Canada, but I should!  I got to stay right on the water in Victoria, WOW!  The sea planes started taking off at 8am, so I learned to tell time by the planes coming & going.  Lots to see, lots of walking, and lots of fun.  The trip was too quick, so I will have to plan another one soon.

Grocery shopping in British Columbia wasn't cheap, but then again, I did stay in Victoria, which may have added to the cost.  I did enjoy the organic sections of a few stores, and I hate to admit this, but I think Canadian (not Canadian Bacon) grown bacon was much tastier than what I have made in America.  Yes, I will admit to eating bacon - in small quantities I am not breaking any nutritional laws.  

As of today, I am on mile 509 of my 600 mile journey swimming for health, so looking forward to bumping next years goal to 750.  I can do it, and why not?  I love the water, and plan to do more ocean swims in February, which I have to figure out how I can measure distance.  I am still in a size 18 swimsuit, which is a little frustrating, but not letting my goal out of my sight!  I have a couple size 16's & 14's just waiting for me.  My album will show what suits I have available, but if you are looking for specific sizes -- just message me.  I have at least one 26 left, I think.  There are a couple 22's, and beyond that, I just have to look.

Water was for some reason not as easy to drink on this trip, and I will admit I drank more coffee than usual, sigh.  Protein is always easy for me, I have an excellent diet & bring my Chike with me everywhere!  I got three flavors of Chike & Coffee samples sent to me while I was away -- I love the new, smaller tubs (They usually live above my refrigerator, and have fallen on me).  Okay, here is where I admit that I did visit Tim Horton's ONCE.  Coffee, half a bagel, and one donut hole.  Sorry, but the coffee was not "all that," as I was promised, sigh.  

One of the things many do not talk about after losing a significant amount of weight -- wearing high heels, just because!  I was making sure to dress nicely, and enjoyed my high heels making me feel more visible.  It is GREAT exercise, I was loving the feeling in my calves & knees after three plus hours of the sights!  Hey, I like to be stylish when I exercise ;)

Probably the best part of traveling to Canada was at the Border Crossings.  I was given extra questions, as I barely look like the same woman on my Enhanced License (it is like a Passport).  Nothing like having people not believe you really are who you are, just because you went and lost 200 pounds!  Part of me wants to just keep the photo, as it does make folks do a double take when I show my identification. 

One year, eleven months, and a couple days ago I started a journey that is still going on.  Just realize that the journey never ends, you just make it to the next phase!  Going into my next year of post surgery I have plans to do things I have never done (ocean paddle boarding & kayaking), and a few things I haven't been able to do in years (surf, skate and ride my bicycle from Seattle to Portland).  Live for today like there will be no tomorrow!

Stay Positive!!!
Brenda : )~

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