Give Me Everything

12 Dec

Give Me Everything

Posted December 12, 2011 by suzycarney in Uncategorized. 6 Comments

It’s been a great week! There has been such an uptick in plotlines, that I feel like I just got to the good part of a really slow-paced novel.

I have had so many firsts that I’m trying to figure out where to begin. So I’ll give you the best news, the most exciting of all news! I started JOGGING on the treadmill. Yes, friends and followers. Suzy Carney is now a jogger! Now, I will stipulate that I don’t jog for very long, but the legs are working again! The last time I was jogging/running was on a treadmill in The Mirage gym in Vegas on Tuesday, August 2nd. 4 months and 1 day. But, who’s counting? Uh, I am!

On December 3, I was feeling really energized after a fun night out in the city with my family for Katie and David’s birthdays. I got on the treadmill, cranked up my new “Kickin’ Ass with GBS” playlist on my ipod, and got into a rhythm. When “Give me Everything” by Pitbull and NeYo came on, my body just took off. “For all we know we might not get tomorrow”…

I couldn’t believe what I was feeling!

Everything. I was feeling everything! My feet, my calves, my core, my arms…. I was able to jog for 5 minutes straight, twice in a 30 minute treadmill session. The endorphins were pumping through my brain, and I felt as if I had just won the lottery. When I was done, I started jumping around my basement so excited, singing at the top of my lungs. It really is a good thing that no one is around during the day, because I really do make a fool of myself– but, it’s all in the name of recovery, my friends! I increase the jogging a bit each time I’m on the treadmill, and really can’t believe it. I am up to 40 minutes a day, with 4-five minute increments of jogging each session. There are no marathons in my future at this point, but the fire has been lit. Suzy is Back.

Additionally, I found the best vitamins. I started taking vitamin D3 which is good for a healthy immune system and natural energy. We all know that these are my two weakest areas— my immune system and my energy level. I started taking these vitamins about a week ago, and I can already feel the difference. Between my new regimen of treadmill therapy and Vitamin D3, I feel like a new woman!

For the first time since August 11, I can honestly say, I Feel Great!

Took my life from negative to positive….
I just want y’all know that, And tonight, let’s enjoy life!

Thank you for joining me on this journey.

Suz

6 responses to this post.

Posted by bobbi on January 2, 2012 at 10:22 PM

Catching up on emails on Jan 2. and I bet you are jogging your little legs off by now. This is great news!

Bobbi

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Posted by Emily on December 12, 2011 at 10:40 PM

You’ll soon be running to the shoe sale at Off the Rack!
So very glad to hear you are logging/jogging miles on the treadmill.
Keep up the good work!
Em

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Posted by BZ on December 12, 2011 at 2:09 PM

Suzy: You go GIRL ! I’m proud of you, BZ

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Posted by Mark McG on December 12, 2011 at 11:27 AM

You ran pretty quick to the bar on Friday night too

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Posted by Wes on December 12, 2011 at 11:13 AM

I’m sure this is meant to be a family-friendly site, so let me just say that your achievements are awesome (with the expletives removed)! Very exciting!

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Posted by Marissa on December 12, 2011 at 11:13 AM

I’m so proud of you! SO great to hear this good news. Makes sure you tell me when your next race is 😉

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