The first experience of anything is always magical. If it is an experience that has given you a sense of accomplishment, then it etches a memory that is so vivid that it makes you feel like gold every time you think of it. In the last year or so, I was fortunate enough to experience some such ‘firsts’ that have motivated me lead a healthier life. Below is a summary of these moments. Start of a Journey: It all started last spring with an intent to participate in an activity that would not only be fun but also mean pushing my existing physical fitness limits – which at that point was abysmal. I enrolled on my first professionally organized high-altitude trek to Rupin Pass (15250ft, 60+ Kms over 8 days). Climbing an elevation of 2000 feet every day in high-altitude is not easy, what makes it tougher is a 10+ Kg backpack. The motivation of completing the trek pushed me to achieve the required fitness level of being able to run 4.5 Kms in 30 minutes. At the top of the pass, the