It's in the house

It's been gathering inside of me like a storm.
The battle with my weight has been a protracted war.
The last time I recall being the proper weight was when I was in eighth grade. From then on I have been carrying too much poundage for my 5'6'' frame.
I could go into protracted reasoning for my condition, but I don't have a lot of time right now. Perhaps one day I will dig a little deeper. The pain is just below the surface and any scratching is likely to release demons I certainly do not want to face on a Friday morning as I head off to work.
BUT, I have good news.
Back to the gathering storm.
I have felt the need to do something. Not just for myself, but for the Ump who fights his own weight battle.
About three weeks ago we implemented a very simple nutrition plan that we have been able to stick to. I've lost between 6 and 7 pounds and he has lost 5.
Now the exercise. I have really struggled to get to the gym. I would prefer to exercise in the morning but my gym doesn't open until 7 a.m. and that is just not enough time for me to workout and get to work by 8 a.m.
It's cold now, so walking in the morning is difficult (and it's still dark too),
Then it hit me.
Why not buy our own treadmill.
Not one of those crappy Wal-Mart kinds, but invest in a treadmill that is as good as what I use at the gym.
The Ump and I both like treadmills. He is getting ready for baseball season, so it would be a reasonable way for him to get flexible too.
It did not take much convincing - even though I knew it would cost quite a bit.
We went to Sears last night with the intention of buying a medium grade treadmill with a motor and electronics etc. We ended up buying a Nordic Trac that was on sale. It seems very sturdy.
I dreamed about it last night and when I woke up before 6 a.m., I immediately dressed and got on board.
It feels like a miracle is about to happen.
That storm that is rising inside of me. It's not a bad storm. It's the kind that when it has blown and blasted and ripped and finally moved away, everything seems greener and brighter, sparkly.
I'm going for the sparkles.