Zoey716

Nah! No early gym today. I'm taking today off from the gym. Might go for a walk on my lunch break if the rain holds off. But i'll be back at it tomorrow morning! That's great you are training for a 5k. I plan on doing the Biggest Loser 5K in late August - going to try to work my way to jogging a decent part of it. Good luck with the trainer today!!

Try one of the couch to 5K programs. I have hesitated forever on doing it saying "I'm not a runner..." Turns out when you're dropping weight, running is a lot easier! I'm doing the Zombies, Run 5K program and so far in the first week it's very doable. You walk 10 minutes, alternate 15 seconds of running with 1 minute walking 10 times, then walk/run however you'd like the last 10 minutes. Most people can shuffle-run along for 15 seconds. I'm looking forward to amping it up on next weeks missions.

I'll have to look into that. I have thought about doing the couch to 5k but when I was close to 300lbs - just walking was a challenge at times. So now that I am down quite a bit - it may be a bit easier (maybe...lol). I did jog almost a quarter mile last night - TWICE! (did I feel like I was going to die after it - yes - but I kept moving with the rest of the race.

I'm on My Fitness Pal -- gingersfit -- were you working out with me this morning between 6 and 7? lol

I'll be adding you both! I'll be the Zoey98 friending you! And Ginger - I was! I was working out this morning between 5:30 - 6:20!

Im on MFP too, I am alxmak1021.

I was walking/running on my treadmill with you then if you're EST.

I am!! I'll be back there tomorrow if you care to join!

You've done great over the past few days but it's also important to listen to your body sometimes and say "I need rest this morning" instead of forcing a workout. I just try not to do it too many days!

You rock!

Thank you!! I would have gone this morning but was out late babysitting my nieces last night, and just wasn't going to make it! But you're right - I was quite tired and enjoyed the extra sleep (even if it was just 1 hour!)

Early morning workouts are the best fir me. I'm in the gym at 5am.

Good for you!!!

Nice!! Good job!

You are rocking this! Once you get in the habit of getting up early and exercising first thing, it will become easier and easier. I took the morning off today because I'm having some low back pain and felt like I needed a rest day.

You've go this girl!

You go girl!!! Great job!!

It's definitely tough! But I know if I go first thing in the morning, I can't spend the rest of the day creating excuses or reasons as to why I can't go. Over and done with by 6:30 am!

I agree Zoey and another thing -- after I make the effort to get up and go to the gym so early, I eat healthier during the day so I won't feel like I wasted all that exercise!

EXACTLY!! I am WAY more conscious of what I eat during the day! Don't want to ruin my workout!!

Wow!! That's great

O K

You too!!

That is great Congratulations! I have been at a stall for about 2 weeks. the scale doesn't want to move!! Keep up the good work!!

My scale sits still usually for about 7-8 days and then it drops. :/ Are you getting in enough calories? How have you been feeling?

I am doing about 500- 600 calories as of right now. protein is usually 50-60?? I am feeling great. I feel like I am retaining water, but my sodium isn't high either. I know everyone stalls. it is frustrating. I have lost 20lbs from surgery. 35lbs total from pre op. I am little over a month along. I wonder if I am one of those slow losers.

BOOOOM! Thats what its all about Congrats!

It sure is!! Thanks @butterflypinup ! Wish I would have done this much sooner, but better now than never!!

soo happy for you!!

What a great NSV! So happy for you lady!

That is awesome! Keep up the great work!

welcome back, we missed you - keep up the good work

Yeah!!! I was on here yesterday and was wondering if you were doing ok!!

Zoey716 I am glad that your at home and doing well and do not have a leak. I hope you recover quickly please keep us posted and rest.

glad you're home!!

How are you feeling?

@Zoey716, so sorry to hear of your complications! I will be praying for a quick find, and a speedy recovery. Hope you find relief really soon.

zoey716 - I was thinking about you this morning and praying for your quick recovery. I'm sorry you still hurt. That sucks. Praying things resolve soon!!

@Zoey716, Sorry to hear this.. I will be praying for a quick recover.

Oh no, how did this happen? Do they have any idea? So sorry! I will be sleeved next Tuesday, hopefully you wont be there that long. I will be sending prayers your way!!

Best wishes! I hope you are well soon!

So sorry !! hope you feel better soon.

Hope everything goes well!!!

hope all went well with surgery and you are resting comfortably without too much pain - good thoughts and wishes headed your way

Praying for a good surgery and a quick recovery! Hang in there.

contact me if you do and I will help you if you need me..okay!

So sorry, I hope it is not a leak and that you are going to be OK.

so sorry, I hope everything turns out okay. Keep us posted.

I do hope you went to the emergency room?

Heading to ER now...

Awesome! Congrats!

Wow..42 pounds in one month. Keep it up.

Thanks everyone! I'm expecting there to be a stall - just hope it doesn't last long when it finally hits. lol.

@Zoey716 Thank you so much!! I am sure I will be bugging you if you don't mind? A couple right off the back. Did you use the bariatric fusion shakes? I see you hospital stay was 3 days.. Cavaretta told me 2?

@alxmak1021 - I used bariatric fusion vanilla. It's best if you blend it in a blender. Comes out MUCH better. I also added sugar free flavored syrup (like coffee syrups). I also drank Pure Protein with added fiber. They sell them at Target for 7.99 (coupon in this weeks newspaper for $1 off!). They only have vanilla and chocolate and they are both good. The nutritional break down was pretty close to the fusion shakes so Synergy gave me the go ahead to split them. I drank half fusion and half pure protein.

I stayed in the hospital for 3 days because I had a bad reaction to the pain meds. I had horrible nausea and dry heaves for 2 1/2 days until we figured out it was the pain meds causing it. As soon as those stopped, I started to improve. I was also dealing with stomach spasms, which wasn't much fun. When i went home I was on anti nausea meds, a pill for the spasms, prilosec, and extra strength tylenol. Pills can be tough on your little sensitive tummy. Look for liquid extra strength tylenol. They sell it at CVS (their brand). Works great and it's one less pill to swallow!

@Zoey716 A friend of mine also suggested to buy the vanilla, so you can doctor it up a little with the syrups. I remember one of your posts saying that you were having a rough time but did not regret having it done. Thank you for being so helpful.

Sorry to hear that, How are you feeling otherwise?

Feeling OK. Still rather uncomfortable. I get spasms randomly through out the day and sleeping is proven to be challenging. However I am still very glad that I had the surgery.