More Oak than Willow

I'm pretty realistic (most days - some I'm on another planet) - and one thing I've come to accept is that I'll never have a willowy figure. I'm quite solidly built, with heavy bones, "stewig" as they say in Afrikaans - and tend to build muscle quickly to replace any wobbly bits on their way out.

I'd probably take longer to decompose than most too! Sjoe... :-)

Nevertheless, in a mere 3 weeks of regular walking, I've seen a difference in build. My hourglass is becoming more hour and less (drinking)glass. The calves are stringing out again, with muscle building all over the place. I'm down to only one pair of work pants that doesn't drop off the hips. And that's just from walking!

Yesterday I seriously pushed it further than I thought I should or could. I took off at a pace somewhere between walking and running, and kept it up the entire way - right back up the steep hill I'm required to end on to get home. Yet I managed, and felt like I'd put in quite the effort. Even enjoyed it. Gonna do it again today.

This is just the beginning though, I've only just started. I have a set goal in mind and I aim to reach it.

Willowy I may never be - but it won't be long before I'll go skinnydipping without fear... ;-)