vsaun123

Hi Everyone! Its been a while ` I kinda forgot about this forum and have been blogging instead. I'm down about 80 pounds, been racing my bike and training for a half marathon in 2012. Life is just better. Hope you are are well! Vanessa

thats great!! I love shrinking clothes!! -not sure my wallet can keep up though!

NSV~ - Ran first race - 8K 5miles!! time 1:01 12 minute miles! I'll take it! woo hoo! I'm hooked on running now. next up 5K July 16th - goal 11 min mile

NSV ~ Just ran an 8K! Race day is 7/3! woo hoo!

NSV~ Clothes falling off - had to make an emergency trip to Target for new jeans /shirts almost passed out when I had to get a medium shirt and size 14 jeans! Down from 20! The scale is not moving but I am loosing lots of inches which must be from working out so much! Woo Hoo!!

NSV....wedding rings fit again and are almost too loose now! NSV #2 ...went mountain biking with my husband today and caught him on a flat section! Woo hoo! It's good to be fast!

YAY SPOT!! That rocks!!! I'm just heading out for a mountain bike ride with the girls! Once you get started biking its hard not to get hooked! Have fun!

Agree! Switching it up keeps me motivated - running, mountain biking, boot camp and TRX keep me on my toes. Also finding an activity that you love to do and can make friends doing...mountain biking has opened up a whole new world of friends/mentors. We are always going out for some adventure! Good luck - PS - I keep motivated knowing how good I feel after I workout! vanessa

Definitely a healing issue. I had pain for about 3 weeks post op - now i never have pain!

I would plan on not doing much for at least a week. And no heavy lifting for 2-3weeks. Your body will tell you when to quit. I was really out of it and on the couch for 3 days after surgery. Back up and walking and back to work after 5 days. Exercising after 2 weeks. Good luck!

Wow! Now That is a NSV! I too have gone cold turkey on chocolate Desserts and anything sugary. I do not crave it anymore. I know that day will come when I will have a bite..thanks for the inspiration - it doesn't have to be the whole cake to enjoy!

That's awesome!

~NSV~ Ran a 5K this morning - for the first time in 6 years - super slow - but I made it! Now, to do some speed work and shave off some minutes before the race in July!

YAY! Please email me @ vsaun@msn.com - I'll send you links to recipes. Peta.org has a great selection of easy recipes too - I always make the slow cooker lasagna and my dinner guests never know its vegan! Also a great cook book to start with is the 30 minute vegan! I am trying to stay away from overdoing it with soy - so am switching to almond milk and more Beans and grains along with the veggies...

Yay!!! That ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You must feel awesome!