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I do it both on the treadmill and outside. I'm on week 3 :mad: I'm 5'0" so my walk is a 3.0mph and my jog is 4.3-4.5 depending. Good luck to you on doing the program!! wombat

Lulu - Oh I'm so hoping that you don't get diagnosed with RA! I've had it for 1 1/2 years. It's manageable :scared2: and hopefully with treatments I won't get too misshapen. I am all about joint surgery when the time comes!! Maybe it's just good old osteo arthritis :wink2: and a round of anti-inflammatories will do the trick! Ran week 3 today!!! OMG!! I was really scared of this one but I made through the whole thing. I had to up my speed too :wub:

yikes - I suck at this. 200 pts. I'm going back to my lemonade stand or freecell :cursing: wombat

I am thankful for my DH. We have been through the wringer, especially before he became a Christian 7 years ago. I could not be happier or more in love with the man God gave to me. (try telling me that 8 years ago - lol). God is good and I am thankful every day for the blessings He has given me. wombat

I have switched from slimfast to MuscleMilk Lite. It saves me 60 calories and gives me WAY more Protein. I have great difficulty with breakfast. It took me an hour to get down 1 cup of Cereal. On mornings that I run I drink a MuscleMilk Lite so that I have the protein. Other mornings I just sit in my office and work on getting it down Are you taking chewable Vitamins and minerals? You can also get AnyWhey Protein Powder. It has no flavor and you can add it to your soups, shakes or whatever you are having. Good luck getting through this "extra" tightness wombat

Yep - I snack too if I get hungry!! Otherwise I have a harder time controlling myself when I DO get to eat that I immediately get the golfball feeling or PB after a few bites. I love the 100cal popcorn bags, pretzels, nuts - whatever works. And just enough to calm the tummy. If I eat too much as a snack I won't be able to eat my next meal. Good luck to you - you can make it through this time {{hugs}} wombat

Yea suzzzie - come on to Texas!!!! What part are you moving to? Sorry it's so cold where you are! I would love to move North because it is soooooo pretty the rest of the year. I just can't take that kind of cold during the Winter. Wow Stephanie!!! 68 Miles ?!?!?!?! egads Happy Monday y'all!!!! wombat

Great screen name Stefanie!! It suits you with all your energy :thumbup: What a beautiful day we had here in TX. OMgosh I didn't expect it to get as warm as it was but what a delight! I had to turn on the AC in the car since we had on long sleeves. Hope everyone had a great weekend! wombat

Hi kozel10!! Usually reflux like that at night needs you need a tiny unfill. I don't have this issue but have read it on here somewhere. Try doing a search for nighttime reflux because this is exactly what they describe! good luck to you! wombat

Congratulations Yikes! :thumbup: Love the name - that's one of my favorite words to use! Sometimes it is a struggle to get enough in - especially protein. Sure, I can get in some calories if I surround it with a milkshake but protein is tougher! Sounds like you are doing really well with the liquid part. Mushies will be more satisfying and easier for you. I still had trouble getting enough protein but I felt better getting to have starches :eek: You are on your way!! wombat

whosya - that is amazing!!!! You're a RockStar!! lulu - good luck w/ the knee!! Don't push it too much too soon or you'll be out of commission for longer :thumbup: Mindy - I'm there with you :eek: We CAN get back on track and get this program done! I'm determined to enjoy running by the time I'm done! Ok - little NSV today. My twin sister has always been smaller than me (ALWAYS) She is one size down from me now and that's already bugging her. Today she asked me for this jogging program and told me how much she weighs - I only weight 8 pounds more than her!!!!!!!!!!!!! She's on a mission now for me not to catch up with her but that's ok I got the band to help me out (hehehehe) I'm going to do yoga (for the first time) tonight. I bought all the goodies (much to DH's chagrin) so we'll see how it works out! Have a fabulous Sunday everyone! wombat

Sounds like fun My schedule gets crazy but I'll certainly try to attend!! McKinney wombat

welcome Stilljackson!!!! I pray that God will open all the doors for you to move this process along. This group is very supportive, caring and spiritual! Know that you are being prayed for :thumbdown: hugs and prayers wombat

Ran another week 2 day today :thumbdown: I went outdoors since it was nice here today (low 70's). I have to say it is easier to run on the treadmill now that I have a comparison. It seems to help move me along better. I'm planning on two days at work and 1 outside (weather permitting). On to week 3 .... y'all have a great weekend! wombat

welcome back smilin-apple!!!! This site has been a God send for me. I do have to control how much I'm on here so I can get other stuff done but I LOVE the support I get here!!! You have done great for your first two months!!! It's hard because of the lack of restriction but you have done amazing :thumbup: {{hugs}} and prayers wombat

Getting closer .... probably not gonna happen by valentines but my original hope was by the 23rd for my b-day - we shall see :thumbup: Name............starting#......current#.......goal#.....to go Anitak33...........245............218..........199.......19 Anna2766____.......232............226..........220.......6 TxArcher...........360............346..........345.......1 Candle.............218............209..........207.......2 chickatee..........188............179..........175.......4 Cookielover........202............202..........192.......10 cQQlgirl...........220............217..........210.......7 Faithmd............306............301.2........296.......5.2 georgiagirl........275............264..........261.......3 Hollyberries.......298............298..........285.......13 Hoppingto..........350............314..........294.......20 Irishmae11.........233.8..........230.4........219.......11.4 Jennie1976.........290............251..........235.......16 jfran..............187............181..........177.......4 Jillrn.............176............171..........166.......5 Jsrico.............255............178..........165.......13 juliegeraci........220............220..........210.......8 KarenG.............207............189..........189.......0 keekahari..........220............217..........205.......12 kjl315.............237.5..........228..........220.......8 legster............223.5..........212..........199.......13 LessnLess..........172............165.5........164.......1.5 liz_hager..........202............198..........190.......8 Manatee............188............175..........175.......0 Mandyjo............191............179..........180.......-1 metawnny...........252............252..........240.......12 MJRouse84..........274............233..........218.......15 nip50..............250............235..........238.......-3 Rainer.............264............250..........248.......2 Redtulips3.........248............228..........226.......2 RenewedHope........228............215..........210.......5 rharriet...........367............256..........248.......8 Sades..............229............199.7........189.......10.7 Skinny_Jill........195............187..........180.......7 Stacy73............230............222..........222.......0 SueMagoo...........230............219..........220......-1 Sunny112...........145............145..........140.......5 Susan4794..........240............240..........225.......15 Suzzzie............303............294..........290.......4 SWEETY.............180............174..........170.......4 Trystelle..........219............209..........205.......4 Twilight...........206............194..........185.......9 uxbus5.............240............240..........230.......10 want2lose..........236............236..........225.......11 wombat712..........154.8..........146.8........140.......6.8

I've made a few dashes to the bathroom praying noone stops me for a question or a chat!! My worst one was I got stuck about 10 minutes after I ate. I had breakfast w/ DH and was driving to work when I could no longer swallow my spit. I start salivating like crazy but decide I can "maintain" until I get to the office. As I get out of the car, I choked on my own spit and hurled in the parking garage. We have cameras everywhere!!! Thank God none of our security guards said anything :thumbup: Now I scope out the bathroom at any restaurant that I'm in.

Mandyjo - you crack me up!!! :thumbup:

Suzzzie - {{hugs}} hope you hear from the guy soon :thumbup: You are beautiful and I'm sure he's noticing!! wombat

Want2beme 181/171 "I can do it!" wombat712 148/138 "OMG haven't seen the 130's since 1990"

I'm ashamed to say it - so throw the stones softly I didn't exercise for the first 6 months. I walked a little extra but made no effort to try and get exercise. I had a stupid fear of hurting my port. My doc said to start walking right away and to do at least 30 min a day. Apparently I don't listen well :regular_smile: wombat

Welcome 4giveN!!!! God's hand is at work opening the doors for you! We are all here for you when you go through the pre-op diet, the post-op diet and before your good restriction times :regular_smile: We've all been there and maybe we can't always help but we can always pray and listen!!! Jaunderwood - good to hear from you!! How are you doing waiting on surgery? Are you required to do a pre-op diet? Hugs & Prayers wombat

ok ok - please no more scorn :regular_smile: I'll be better with my head issues :tt1: Quick question - Have any of y'all tried pilates and/or yoga? Can I do this on top of running? I have a pilates tape from a friend that I haven't tried yet. I think what I'm really wanting is yoga because I want the stretching and lengthening of the muscles. wombat

Hello all I'm trying to wean myself off of being on here so much!! It has become an interference that I needed some "pruning" of. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!! Praise God Joyross that you are doing better!! I know the beginning is tough. Getting fills starts to show the light at the end when we can feel full again!! Hugs & Prayers, wombat

Our gym is pretty nice. It has 5 treadmills, 3 elypticals (sp?), bikes, weight machines, free weights, and exercise room. I know - why haven't I been using it before ?!?!! They are going to add some free classes like pilates and yoga. We can hire personal trainers and they are allowed to come on the property to work us out. Only problem is my kids aren't allowed to use it. My hubby works at the same company so he's also going to work out with me and my friend in the morning :eek: It's crowded at lunch and personally there's just too many people walking by - they just don't need to see all this jogging before trying to eat lunch!!! In the morning it's not bad at all. Thanks for the encouragement! :biggrin2: wombat