georgia girl

I know!! What a wonderful bandiversay gift! I called my SIL and she said she would think about doing it. I emailed her the podrunner intervals to download. She said she would give it a try and let me know. You and J are more than welcome to sign up too. I think it would be great practice for the Chili Run....

Well.....I guess since you made it official, I needed to also. I DID IT!! I registered for the Chili Run. I'm soooo excited!! You, me, and J will be doing this together. The YMCA here in Moultrie has a Race of the South Sept. 20th (my one year bandiversary!!). They have a 10k, 5k, and a 1 mile run. I'm thinking of signing up for the 1 mile run, but I'm not sure yet. I might could talk my SIL into doing it with me..... Anyway, I'm excited about the Chili Run!!!! Can't wait!!

Kathy~ Congrats on the job interviews! I hope it works out for you! Let us know how they go. Leslie~ I also have a hard time with my hubby and exercise. He joined the YMCA over a month ago and do you think he has been? Nope. I've decided I'm just gonna quit asking and hopefully he will step up and take control. He has about 50 lbs he needs to lose. I do think he is starting to see how beneficial exercise has been for me. Just keep doing the best you can and don't stop. On the other hand, I can understand why he would feel uncomfortable at the gym. I started going to the YMCA when I was 330 lbs. I too felt like everyone was staring. Now that I have lost some weight, I don't feel quite so intimidated. I still don't feel comfortable running on the treadmill there, that's why I run outside. It's getting better and better as I become healthier, so maybe it will just take some time for him to warm up to it. Anyway, ((HUGS)). Hang in there girlie!

Glad ya'll had a good date night! DH and I really need to start doing that. We hardly ever get to go out on a real date. Sorry about ruining your Rocky image....but it was pretty funny! Bonnie~ I showed the video to DH and then showed him your post and he 'bout died laughing. Ya'll crack me up!!

I dunno??? That's strange!!

LOL!!!! I just got a visual of that in my head, LMBO!! I didn't even think about that until you said it!! Hanging meat.....Hahahaha!

Hehehehe....next time I go grocery shopping, I'm gonna sneak past the butcher and box with the hanging meat, lol. See, you can exercise anywhere....

Since we keep bringing up the Rocky music, here is a funny clip from youtube... [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqOBR_Xbw2I&feature=related]YouTube - ROCKY - REMI GAILLARD[/ame]

I use the Flintstone Gummies. I love them and never had a problem with them getting stuck. I just bought my son some gummy vitamins by Sundown Kids (?). They are super hero vitamins and I tried them and I like them too. They are much softer than the Flintstones, almost like a gumdrop.

Whooooo Hoooooo Renewed!!! 20 minutes is freakin AMAZING!! I'm so proud of you right now! You give me hope girl! BTW, you are a HUGE inspiration to me!! I couldn't have gotten through some of those dry spells without you!

Welcome to LBT and good luck!!!

Hi and welcome to LBT! As far as the liver shrinking, just stick to your doctors plan and you will be fine. It's hard but it will be sooooo worth it. Good luck!!

Great NSV's everyone!!!! I recently bought some workout pants and I was able to wear an XL, IN THE REGULAR SIZES!! I know they are stretchy, but I don't care....they fit!! I can't wait until I can do all my shopping in the regular sizes. What a wonderful day that will be!

Thanks Les! Right now, I can definitely feel restriction, even being on liquids. I think that's a pretty good sign. It's exciting to think that maybe I have finally hit my sweet spot after all this time. I'm keeping my fingers crossed....

Leslie, I felt just like you today. I didn't want to run at all. I've been on liquids from my fill and I have NO energy. I sucked it up and did it anyway. Man, that last interval seems like it last 5 minutes. I feel like I could sleep for 5 days....I'm soooo tired, but I'm glad I did it. I did another day of week 2 today. I still don't think I am ready to move on so I will stay on week 2 until I'm ready. I can really tell that my stride is improving every time I run. It actually felt more like a run today instead of a waddle, lol. I'm so glad I have ya'll for support. If I didn't have to be held accountable on this thread, I probably would have scratched my run today. Thanks for all the support and inspiration. Everyone is doing such a good job and it inspires me to keep going.

WTG LilMiss!! That's wonderful news!!!

WTG Amy! I'm glad you are not letting those immature adolescents keep you down!! BTW, congrats on your weight loss! You are doing great!!

Congrats on the job Chickie!!!! Sorry about the passing out thing though. Hope everything is okay.

Bonnie~ Wow, that is annoying! If he needed to adjust his shoes THAT much, I think he needs a new pair. You shouldn't have to adjust your shoes that often! That's just strange!!!!

Thanks Froggi and Renewed! I feel better about it but we'll just have to wait and see. Thanks again!

I'm soooo behind on posting it's not even funny..... I will be doing another day of week 2 today. I'm hoping today will be my last day doing week 2, but I may go another day. We'll see how today goes. I did notice during my last run that I had a much better stride. More rhythmic I guess. Renewed~ 8 minutes is INSANE!! Right now, I just can't even imagine being able to do 3 minutes, lol. WTG! You are doing sooo good!

Thought I would give ya'll an update. I went to the OTC today and Leslie withdrew my Fluid and I was missing a little over .25cc. She said she would talk to Dr. Bagnato and see what he thinks. She thinks we should just keep an eye on it for now. IF it is a leak, it must be a slow one. More than likely in the connection of the tubing, I think. Nothing is for sure yet though. Some of it could have just evaporated. If I continue losing fluid, I will more than likely have to do the dye test. I guess it's just a wait and see kinda thing for now. She put back in all the fluid she withdrew plus a little over .50cc. I can already feel a difference, so I'm hoping this is the one..... Thank ya'll for all the support. Ya'll are great!!

I like the skinny lattes. Here's the link for the nutritional info Calories in Starbucks Skinny Mocha Latte - Nutrition Facts, and Healthy Alternatives - LIVESTRONG.COM

Leslie~ My ankle is fine. It hasn't given me any problems since I starting running again. Yeah, the red face is embarrassing! I have to go straight home afterwards or people would think something was wrong with me, lol! Sugarbean~ I watch Nashville Star too! I was so bummed that the Ashley went home last week. She was my favorite. I expected her and Melissa to be in the finals. Now that she's gone, my vote is for Melissa too!

Okay, I just finished day 3 of week 2 and boy am I tired. My face is blood red, lol. I struggled a bit with the last interval but I made it through. I think I will do week 2 again for at least a day or two. Leslie~ WTG!!! Keep up the good work!! Sugarbean~ I'm glad your EVLT went well!! I'll be praying for your SIL tomorrow. Be sure and let us know how it goes. I guess I'm in the "big calves club" too. I've always had pretty muscular calves. I hope I get to wear high boots when I get to goal. :musical_note:"These boots are made for walkin......":musical_note::glare: (couldn't help myself )