kristy3k

Saw this posted on the forums on myfitness pal.... had to share. I want to preface this with the fact that I did not write this, I am however the Fat Girl and this blog made me tear up, because it hit home! (This is a blog entry from flintland.blogspot.com) Hey, Fat Girl. Yes, you. The one feigning to not see me when we cross paths on the running track. The one not even wearing sports gear, breathing heavy. You’re slow, you breathe hard and your efforts at moving forward make you cringe. You cling shyly to the furthest corridor, sometimes making larger loops on the gravel ring by the track just so you’re not on it. You sweat so much that your hair is all wet. You rarely stay for more than 20 minutes at a time, and you look exhausted when you leave to go back home. You never talk to anyone. I’ve got something I’d like to say to you. You are awesome. If you’d look me in the eye only for an instant, you would notice the reverence and respect I have for you. The adventure you have started is tremendous; it leads to a better health, to renewed confidence and to a brand new kind of freedom. The gifts you will receive from running will far exceed the gigantic effort it takes you to show up here, to face your fears and to bravely set yourself in motion, in front of others. You have already begun your transformation. You no longer accept this physical state of numbness and passivity. You have taken a difficult decision, but one that holds so much promise. Every hard breath you take is actually a tad easier than the one before, and every step is ever so slightly lighter. Each push forward leaves the former person you were in your wake, creating room for an improved version, one that is stronger, healthier and forward-looking, one who knows that anything is possible. You’re a hero to me. And, if you’d take off the blaring headphones and put your head up for more than a second or two, you would notice that the other runners you cross, the ones that probably make you feel so inadequate, stare in awe at your determination. They, of all people, know best where you are coming from. They heard the resolutions of so many others, who vowed to pick up running and improve their health, “starting next week”. Yet, it is YOU who runs alongside, who digs from deep inside to find the strength to come here, and to come back again. You are a runner, and no one can take that away from you. You are relentlessly moving forward. You are stronger than even you think, and you are about to be amazed by what you can do. One day, very soon, maybe tomorrow, you’ll step outside and marvel at your capabilities. You will not believe your own body, you will realize that you can do this. And a new horizon will open up for you. You are a true inspiration. I bow to you

Well thats good. If you have any questions or anything just pm me!! Good luck

Call your dr. You could be having major issues and you dont want to get dehydrated!!!

good job girlie!!!

I think your weight loss is really awesome. Welcome to the group.

Here we come..... onederland!!!!!!!

Hey girlie. Im from Oklahoma. 7 months post op today. Have lost 121 lbs. Live in Mannford and surgery was done by Dr Gorospe.

I packed all kinds of stuff I didnt need. Too drugged up to read and such... just mainly concentrated on walking. Had surgery on a tuesday morning and went home Wednesday around 3 pm Mainly pack something comfy to go home in. Good luck

so happy for you this is such an exciting time for you

Well congrats... that is just right around the corner

Im not on facebook but wish there was some other way I could help. Thanks for sharing.

awww that is such a sweet thing. You are blessed.

It's danskin and they are really good

Was walking 2 miles every night and now I get up at 5 and do a mile in the morning and 2 miles at night. Just started weight training... Ugh do sore. But the bat wings on my arms are driving me crazy

Well seems like you are getting closer and closer!!! Congrats

Definatley let me know at your dr says.

Amaze.. Not sure we should have the collagen protien.. Rny patients don't absorb it. Whey protein is key.

That's adorable... What a great.. Totally doable goal

How Healthy Is Your State? www.healthyamericans.org Staggering my state, Oklahoma, how bad off we are. 2/3 of Oklahomans may be obese by 2030.

The big day has arrived... congrats bud and let us know how you are doing!!!

You are looking really good... SMILE dang it!!!

Yes

I started at 340 and have lost 120 lbs as of today. Surgery was 02/21/12. Still have 55 more pounds to go. It's doable!!! The guys on here are just doing awesome!!!

Oh honey you look awesome!!!

L belle... Thanks for the info. I'll be looking for it!!