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!

Thats crazy! I am a vegan and have had no problems with protein - I get around 50-60g a day. My shake in the morning has about 22gs and then the rest of the day I'm eating beans/tofu/kale/ spinach/tempeh/quinoa and have been fine. There is protein in all types of veggies too. The shake that I make every morning is: 4oz soy milk, 4 oz organic apple juice, 1 scoop vanilla spirutein (soy based not whey), 1 scoop green vibrance, and a half cup of frozen blue berries. I have tons of recipes too if you are interested. good luck!

I'm in for 15

I love my band! I have been banded for 8 weeks and only wish I had it done sooner! I have had no complications and am able to eat anything I want (I don't eat meat - I'm vegan) but now I fill up much quicker and stay full longer. Exercise /drinking Water is the KEY! I workout 6 days a week - mountain biking/running and boot camp. There are a lot of us that love our bands and are doing great. Congrats on getting your band! Vanessa

NSV ...ran 2.5 miles on the road this morning and am signed up for a 5K! Bring it!

YAY!!!!!!

Mountain Biking! I ride at least 5 days a week generally 14 miles a day(about 2 hrs) but also do a longer day about 20 miles. I love it. I also starting running this week - up to 2 miles now and I do a boot camp class 1x a week too. I hate road riding and the cars scare the crap out of me, but I love flying down rocky trails and launching off of moguls!

Woo Hoo!!!!!

Thats Great!!!!! Good Job!!

Down 30!

I have been back to normal - 3 weeks post op. Mountain Biking -2hrs 5x a week and will be starting weight training. I was super weak and tired the the first two weeks post op - the the low calorie intake and the liquid diet made it super hard for me to even go for a walk. Now I am up to about 950 calories and feeling much stronger! Woo Hooo!