Heatwave

I went for my usual mile and a half to the library today, despite the fact that the weatherman predicted a high of 96 degrees.  After reading for a while, I walked home.  Three miles, give or take a little.  The TV news said it was 90 when I walked back into the apartment.  Let's face it, the summers are miserable here in North Carolina.  With the high humidity here, you take a shower in May and don't dry off until October.  But a weird thing happens when we get a high pressure system hovering overhead, like is happening right now.  The temperature goes up into the 90's, but the humidity drops some.  I can actually handle the 90+ degree days here better than the mid 80's days.  I walked a bit slower than normal, but without problem.  I still miss days walking because of appointments and other things to do, but walking has become a part of my life, which is what I wanted.  Step by step I'll add other healthy habits as time goes by.  I had about 170 pounds to lose from my starting point, so I know this is going to take a long time.