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A 5 mile run for me today. Last warm day until the artic blast moves in for a couple days. Happy Monday everyone!

CG-you're so purdy

Well hello bariatric pals! I believe I am back to the world of the living PTL! Now if I don't get back coughing from working outside I had a good day lifting and loading limbs from 2 trees we cut down and blowing and raking leaves. That leaf raking sure is good for my core (I THINK I have a core somewhere) Good to read everybody's posts. Puts a smile on my face or a chuckle in my belly

i aint been called purdy in long time..........thank you boo

What a great test image to perseverance and determination!
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That's what it's all about....living life, doing the things you've always wanted to do. Way better than any number on the stupid scale right? Nice job. Proud of you for finding your sunshine.

I hiked in a cave today. For an hour. And then I swam in it. And then I walked 2 miles wearing a wetsuit and the heaviest life jacket ever. And then I walked another mile.
YESSSS!!!
This was not any old flat cave. This was a very uneven cave floor in a very dark cave, with some of it under Water and the rest above and I hiked through it for an hour.
I haven't shared this before but two years ago, I ended up in a wheelchair due to a very incompetent doctor. I was in it and bed-ridden for three months and it took me 3 months to learn how to walk again, by which time I had significant damage to the cartilage in my knees. For all of last year, I wasn't able to do stairs at all, and was reduced to using handicapped elevators if there were a ton of stairs. I couldn't sit on the floor comfortably and couldn't fold my legs in half and it took me months before I could climb in and out of a bath tub.
But today, I did all that. I hiked up and down some very rough terrain, I fell, I scraped my knee, I used a big stick to balance myself. I stepped sideways, forward, back, up, and down big ledges. I had to fold myself in half as I walked, and I had to fold my knees in half. And I enjoyed every freaking minute of it.
I was probably the least well-balanced person of our group. As I said, I had to learn how to walk again, and I don't think I'm as well-balanced as I used to be. I can no longer stand on one foot for any length of time. My husband made me take a walking stick and took me to keep me company (because on my own I'm too damn macho to admit I need help).
I was so worried about today. I was sure I would peter out before everyone. I was worried I wasn't a strong enough swimmer. i was concerned I"d hold everyone up. Well, everyone else there was much younger than us, but I'm happy to see we did not bring up the rear.
Yes I struggled, but I finished it. I love my sleeve, and I love the October Challenge on this forum that got me to the point I could do this today.
And btw, my husband is freaking stud muffin. The very-fit instructor dropped his flashlight under Water. He tried to dive for it, couldn't get it. The younger guys are standing around half-heartedly offering to go get it. My 60-year old man says, here, I'll do it. Off comes his helmet and his life jacket, he dives down and gets it with no fuss.
I almost jumped his bones right there
I also now know beyond a shadow of a doubt what I want in my life. If it's a choice between being skinny and lying by the pool looking gorgeous vs. hiking in a dark, dusty cave, I'm choosing hiking.
VERY LONG post! Thank you for reading. I'm just very excited about all of it

Well hello bariatric pals! I believe I am back to the world of the living PTL! Now if I don't get back coughing from working outside I had a good day lifting and loading limbs from 2 trees we cut down and blowing and raking leaves. That leaf raking sure is good for my core (I THINK I have a core somewhere) Good to read everybody's posts. Puts a smile on my face or a chuckle in my belly

CG-you're so purdy

You ladies are cracking me up!!!!!!!!! In a good way though.....
Today was my first 10 MILE...MILE run...holy smokes! What was I thinking?!?!? It felt good for the first 8 or so...lol.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/401499435
And Tonight....UK playing UNC ASHEVILLE tonight....too bad its not the Heels. soon though.....soon. Dec 14th we'll be partying in Chapel Hill....celebrating a big Wildcat win.
Happy Friday everyone!

You make me LOL girlfriend!

I thought I wouldn't be exercising for a bit while my insides heal up but I am doing so much walking. Feeling driven! On the way home from the hospital I had my husband drop me off at the end of our dirt road so I could get that walk in. Later several times around the driving circle. Yippee! Gas not bad, shoulder and chest tightness relieved by arm windmills plus that really gets the heart rate going. The deer and squirrels were laughing at me. Oh, and I thought I looked like Winnie the Pooh before surgery. This is one round belly. I am patting it to say thank you before it goes away for good.

Not being a slave to the scale and taking care of yourself just as a normal part of life is the way it should be. I'll give it a hell yeah for sure! Old habits are hard to break and I was always such a black and white thinker. It was 100% gung ho or nothing at whatever I was trying. Now I'm living life and taking things in stride. We all just need to keep moving forward and being the best me we can be. Accept our flaws and live a healthy, productive life.

work has been (rough) and i am stressed per normal to the inlaw situations
but this is not a REASON for me to just go off the deep end and back to what i use do to before (drink alot of beer and eat enough to support the unc basketball team)..
we all have stress
we all have issues
but what we all have in common is health
we can have better health....do it for yourself.
i would rather go home today, get into bathtub with a 6 pack
then go to the little dance studio across the street from my house
and do 30 min of step aerobics..but i am gonna
why?
because i have to
because i need to
and now because i want to
and even more so, because i like to
the band and plication has gave me a life back
i am mobile
i can walk
i can dance
i can get my freak on
and i am gonna roll with it.....

Ok. Thank you to you all and this thread I am in the gym for 45 min work out.
This is just what I needed to get my arse in gear!!!

just go outside and walk....even if its 5 minutes...

Hell Yeah my friend!
Today was a 5k run for me before work this evening.
Good job everyone! Keep it up, one step/day at a time.

I would just like to be able to post my daily (or weekly) exercise just for encouragement and accountability. I will be 63 next week. My goal is to do something cardio-wise 45 minutes a day 4-5 x week. For me that will mean walking or bicycling. My band is fine but my butt is a little slow getting back in the groove. I did walk 2 1/2 miles today and it did include some hills. At this point in time I'm not interested in how fast or how far but rather doing something on a regular basis. With the cooler weather coming I will be doing some hiking in the woods. I applaud all of you who are already fit or on your way there with utilizing your band and moving your bodies. Thanks!

Not being a slave to the scale and taking care of yourself just as a normal part of life is the way it should be. I'll give it a hell yeah for sure! Old habits are hard to break and I was always such a black and white thinker. It was 100% gung ho or nothing at whatever I was trying. Now I'm living life and taking things in stride. We all just need to keep moving forward and being the best me we can be. Accept our flaws and live a healthy, productive life.

Not being a slave to the scale and taking care of yourself just as a normal part of life is the way it should be. I'll give it a hell yeah for sure! Old habits are hard to break and I was always such a black and white thinker. It was 100% gung ho or nothing at whatever I was trying. Now I'm living life and taking things in stride. We all just need to keep moving forward and being the best me we can be. Accept our flaws and live a healthy, productive life.

On a good note, I am down a few pounds.

came home yesterday...did my aerobics and really worked my upper arms..
they are sore today.....being sore is a good thing in my eyes..it means i worked my muscles...and i know every day that i exercise,,,be it aerobics or walking, it is making me healthier....i am beyond being a slave to the scale...i love wearing smaller clothes and trying them on and they (fit).....can you say hell yeah

Back home. It was a very emotional week. Caught a nasty cold while I was in the show me state. Only got one hike in before I got sick but hope to be back on track ASAP. Totally LOVE coming back here and reading all the accomplishments. You guys are awesome! And thanks for the support. I really appreciate it. AND...now that the government opened the parks back up I'm good to go at the battlefield.

Went out of town to Celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary and got word last night my first cousin who is closer than a brother to me passed away during thyroid surgery (4 heart attacks), Needless to say it changed the tone of things and my desire to workout. Gotta get through the next few days and I will. Carry on and say a prayer or hold a good thought for my family. He was one of the good guys and way too young.