Fiddleman

Good luck. Remember start slow and listen to your body. If you feel too much strain, slow down as to not get hurt. The results will definitely be worth it!!

I have my first compete coming up in less than 1 month and have started running dec 2012 and seriously training jan 2013. Schedule: 3 or 4 runs a week. Cross train and light weights on off days. 5k run : 28 min average, average 6.2 mph 10 k run: 62 min average, average 6.0 mph HIIT: 45 min- 5.5-6.0 spiking every 5 min HIIT 30 min: 6.0-7.0 spiking every 5 min During 5k and 10k, I put on the afterburners with last 5 min. I usually can sustain my averages above with energy in the tank for the end sprints. What advice do you have about preparing for the upcoming 5 k and how to pace myself during the run. It usually takes me about 10 minutes until I am in my prime for running the remainder of the time. I warm up with a 5 min jon and cool down with a 5 min jog.

My wife and I rescued our 3 rd dog so far in our marriage. We always rescue from shelters and we got our current dog a little on the younger side: 1 year old. I cannot imagine my day without my dog. He is a 1/2 English springer and 1/2 border collie. He is super smart and very affectionate, a definite family dog who needs lots and lots of attention ( we do not mind ) I would say it is worth it no matter what the cost to have a best friend to hang out with. I agree with you that saying good bye to your dog is one of the hardest things to do, but I still continue to rescue (1 dog at a time) because the benefits far, far, far outweigh the costs.

Nothing says happiness more than a pain free day. I am happy for you.

Agree with the above. I am still buying my clothes at value village just because it is more economical. I guess once a thrifty person always a thrifty person. I really do not see myself throwing around money at the mall. It is not me.

Is there any research that states a sleeved person will gain weight faster than a non sleeved person? From this story, it would seem the answer is yes. Soda might also have caused an accelerated weight gain because of stored toxins. Fat is attracted to toxins and it needs extra water to support it. Anyways, if you know the answer to my weight gain question, please post.

That's super.

I am wondering if black toenails have anything about the toe hitting the front of the shoe way too hard or the fit is not right, causing toes to move back and forth. If so, I do not think you will develop it BTB as you run with 5 finger shoes. Isn't it true your toe either sticks out or your toes do not have any space to move back and forth? Just wondering. As an aside, I got a black toe when I came down a hike too fast with loose boots. My toes hit the front of the boot and blackened the big toe.

How much pain and recovery for extended tummy tuck versus VSG?

I have to tell y'all that good taste for water does come back. To me, all water tasted like sucking metal until 5 months and then most water, even tap, starts to be enjoyable again. I have found desani flavor drops to taste the best followed up by propel powder. Mio and crystal light gave my throat issues when drinking it over and over again. Check out the pink lemonade and coconut/pineapple desani drop flavors.

The parent posts are all good. Also try pedialyte as a means to balance out the electrolytes. Saved me a trip to the ER when I had the flu not so long ago.

Some also say white wine goes down better than red wine (Iggychic, I think).

Thanks Nicole! We are going to grow even more in our shared VSG experiences.

Thanks, I am jealous of your sprints up the hill!

Glad you have found a good solution. Might work for others too.

I had the best hour run today of about 6.0 miles. Between 10 and 45 minute marks, it was just consciousness and music. I was jacked in. Kind of like that scene at the end of the "matrix" when he realizes he is the one and he easily does Kung fu or causes bullets to drop just by thinking about it. I made an agreement with my body to just do it and go on autopilot, enjoying the lyrics of my music. It takes about 10 minutes to reach that warm runner buzz. It wore off around 45 minutes when my legs started getting tired. This IS my new addiction.

Great! I love that fiber one cereal alone or mixed with other things ( have not had any since surgery, but will any day now). It has a good flavor and helps really well with the going issue. 57% DV fiber and low calorie. Yeah!