LilMissDiva Irene

WOWWWW!!!! Great job ladies!!! You are all really kicking boootay!! Welcome Cheryl, I can already tell you will be a great addition here, you've already motivated me today... LOL My plan for today is I did 20 minutes on my spinner and 25 minutes on my elliptical early this morning - I just did a 2 mile walk here at work and when I get home I think I'll play a little bit on my Wii. I want to do some yoga! Or I might try to find a little 30 minute set On Demand. Okay so, no one's picked numbers yet so I'm going my replies here. So far this is what we have: Gym Rat #1: LilMissDiva (Irene) Gym Rat #2: Alex Gym Rat #3: misspatrice Gym Rat #4: mnbsleeve Gym Rat #5: lsereno Gym Rat #6: Cheryl Gym Rat #7: ??? Gym Rat #8: ??? Gym Rat #9: ??? Gym Rat #10: ??? Thanks everyone for joining in! It's nice to know there are lots of us out there that enjoy a good workout. Hey patrice, I've got you down for that 4 days!! Heehee!! You all sound like you workout quite a bit and that is excellent! It keeps me wanting to bump up my workout routines too, and right now with the weight loss slowing down I really need to do that. THANK YOU!!!

I wanted to highlight this very important note from someone who's experiences reflect this very heavily. Everyone's experiences of this surgery with any Dr. from anywhere in the world will always be different. Renee I am very sorry to hear you struggled so much, that makes me very sad. You have every right to come here and express everything that happened to you, and I think you and others who have posted in your stead have done very well and very respectfully. I hope you continue to get better every single day, and I really hope that someday your results from your surgery will outweigh (no pun intended!) the negativity you went through to get it. XOXO

Awesome!! You should join in the Gym Rats social group! You don't have to have a gym membership - just make a commitment to workout of some type. Congrats!!!

Well as long as your Surgeon agrees you are ok'd to do this then there shouldn't be a problem. That's awesome and admirable!!! I just looove to see the enthusiasm for moving our bodies! It's such a great feeling, and something I enjoy doing. Today my plan is to run a 5K on my treadmill and get some Spinner time later today. How's everyone else doing??

I cannot say enough how important it is to remember where we've been. Without remembering the past you cannot appreciate your future, and I do!!! We're also doomed to repeat it, and I'm here to tell you I NEVER EVER WILL!! I'm not quite at 150 Lbs gone forever yet, that is my next mini goal. I'm working on it though!!! I'm working really hard for it too. The pounds sure aren't as cooperative now as they were in the beginning. It's ok though, I think that will just make me appreciate them all the more.

Hey Lynda!! Way to go on the bike! I know how tough it is just post op, so you deserve big kudos for that. Take it easy too! I see you have quite the schedule mapped out for next week.

Awww *smiles* you all have made my day!!! Big hugs to all of you, and I also wanted to say that all of you inspire me every single day. Together we will make our goals and dreams reality! I have not made goal yet... LOL I do still have 30 Lbs to go. And boy am I having to earn those now!!! WOWWW!!! But, regardless I know I'll get there. xoxo

Whoohoooo thank you!!!! I'm really going to try these!! I'll let you know how they turn out. @Kelly, we'll see you next time. We're thinking something sometime next month. I guess we could start picking dates now! Any suggestions? I'll need to check my calendar but I believe I'm available June 25th. June 19th weekend is Father's Day.

Heehee thanks! And to think, I have 2 bum knees. I never thought in a million years I'd be able to do what I do. I've always dreamed of being able to become a runner and every day that becomes more a reality. I think it's definitely one of the BEST NSV's I've had since having my surgery!! You are doing really great pre-op! Do you have a pre-op diet your surgeon recommends? Lots do, I did. Mine was pretty much all low carbs - no liquid stuff... TG!! It was very tolerable. I even lost 9 Lbs, which was excellent! That's 9 Lbs less to goal post-op *YEAH!!!* Take care, and try not to get too nervous, your big day is right around the corner.

Awwee!! I was wondering where you were. I don't know about any jazz bands playing so I'm not sure you were in the right area. There was four of us total - and it was really nice!! Being it was our first one I think we did pretty good. There's always next time, and maybe we can just choose a starbucks or something. Easier to find maybe and yes, the parking should be good. The parking at Arden Mall is always yucky. We missed you though! We'll make plans for next month. You better be there!! Thanks ladies for the nice chat!!! xoxo It was great!!

Welcome mnb!!! Nice to see a new poster here! Wow it sounds like you really get the workouts on. It doesn't matter at all that you don't get most of your workouts in a paid gym. All that matters is that you move that body and burn those calories. All are welcome here!! Also, it sounds like you are in Northern California. You might want to join in the NorCal Sleevers group too. This morning started off right! I did my treadmill and I did a 5k in 36:09, 5Miles in 54:55 and my total plus my cool down was 5.5Miles and in 60:50 with 915.4 calories burned. WHOOOTTT!!! I still plan to do a 30 minute calisthenics session later this evening. Feeling good here!!! I plan to do the same on the treadmill tomorrow morning too. Now with this kind of routine, I BETTER see some movement on that scale next Friday!!! What has everyone else done today???

Welcome Meggie, I didn't know you were out this way!! It would be great if you could make our next meeting!! As for today, I'll see you all in about an hour. If you get lost, my cell number is 916-529-1830. Gimme a ring and I'll get you there. Hugs!! xx

Just a little nice suggestion, Land O Lakes makes a real butter spread with added Olive Oil. It's very light and spreads thin. I love it!!! Love those Omegas.. yum yummm!!! http://www.landolake...-with-olive-oil

Thank you Julia! Love you too girl! I'm feeling a bit better today. Yesterday was just one of those days where nothing seemed to work out. I don't mean I had a bad day really just my insides were crying some. I'm in better spirits today - which is strange because (as you already know Julia) my scale was being a booger... LOL Ahhh well, all it did was make me want to work even harder. Gawsh it seems like the smaller I get the much harder it is to shed these pounds!! I'm going to kick the carbs out completely for the next few weeks and see if that helps the scale move some. No breads, no nothing. All my carbs will come from what's in my Protein foods. I don't usually do this very often, but it might be what I need to do to get to my goal. I've always said I'll do one thing as long as it works, once it doesn't anymore it's time to change up the routine. Well, it's time for a change. I've already gotten back to my normal workout schedule, so I'm sure that's helping. I also know this is my slow time of the month where I just don't lose a whole lot. My fast time is approaching and I'm going to give it all I've got. I really wanna get out of the 90's... it's time now. THANK YOU ALL SOOO MUCH!!! My mental status is WAY better from yesterday and it's only because of all of you. :wub:

Co-sign. If you are doing low carb you MUST intake more fat. Your body is burning fat for fuel, and if you don't intake more, your body is going to steal nutrients from your muscles and organs. It's really important, please intake more healthy fats. You can get this from many good things, Olive Oil, Avocados, Fish... Also, wow - your surgeon is not being really caring either. YOU ARE NOT FAILING!! Most people do endure stalls of some sort from time to time. We all just have to push through them. xoxo

I know right?? I was just looking at my face yesterday thinking I look old all of a sudden. Botox never sounded so enticing... LOL

Excellent thanks!!

Ohh no! We cherish and APPRECIATE hearing all the good stuff here! I hear you though on the wanting to keep certain things to ourselves IRL. I'm glad you decided to stick around for good now. If not, I'm gonna bug you till you respond. Heehee

Wow... I'm sorry to hear she's having a rough time! But I'm very glad to hear she's doing much much better too. Sending healing prayers and well wishes her way!! She's in excellent hands, I'm positive everything will turn out fine. Hey ladies thanks for the update! Well wishes to you too!!!

It is strange, as I mean... when I was much larger I guess I just ignored it I don't know. Now I'm just having a pity party. Not every day, not even all the time but I'll get in this weird mood where my self esteem is just all shot! I'm hoping tomorrow I'll feel a little better. If the scale is mean to me tomorrow morning I can already tell you I'm gonna flip!!! LOL Thanks y'all, I guess I don't feel so alone. Like Monica sings, "It's just one a them days!!!" I really didn't even want to post this thread, but just needed to vent it out a little bit I guess. @Kelly, it's gonna be a good time I'll be on my best behavior!!

Sure! We should plan on having a meeting at least every other month. Keep an eye on this forum!

LOL!! Well congrats!! That is a really great NSV

Hi decamom, glad you came out and played wtih us! In the very beginning it is really difficult to get all you should in. Right now just relax and keep getting in your fluids as you have been. IMO, it sounds like you are really doing quite well. No need to fix it up unless its broken. In time and in the coming weeks, eating and drinking will get much easier. It actually took me the first 2 whole months before I was able to eat some and drink some on a regular basis. It's ok to take your time, in fact it is preferred. Also, click this link, it is the ticker tutorial: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/13516-ticker-tutorial-for-vst-lbt-with-pictures/page__pid__153616#entry153616 HTH!!!

Hey everyone! I wasn't even supposed to do any workout today but I felt in a real funk. I decided to go for a walk outside in the sunshine. It was about 2.5 miles, moderate paced. I felt much better after. I hope I feel back to my normal self tomorrow. Just not feelin it today I guess... Anyway, Patrice and I were discussing the 5K program in her 7th month Sleeversary thread (CONGRATS GIRL!!!) and figured I'd post the program I used here too. It's an easy one, just copy and paste it and print it out... And get it done! http://www.fromcouchto5k.com/articles/training/the-couch-to-5k-training-plan/ See you all soon!

Here's the Couch to 5K program I used to get started (there's tons out there). It's a really good one. Also, you can take your time with it if needed. Do each week twice or whatever - you make up your own rules. The most important thing is to finally get it done I'm rooting for you!!! http://www.fromcouchto5k.com/articles/training/the-couch-to-5k-training-plan/