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I definately think we should make meeting our reward when we are at goal!! Our DH will be so proud of us, I'll bet we can even talk them into it. Can't wait!!

I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!! You truly are an inspiration to me. As you know, I am on a stinking plateau right now, and had decided that reaching 100 by my bandiversary was just not possible at this point. Well, you proved me wrong. I have 15 pounds to go and my bandiversary is October 24. I am joining you with low carbs again in the morning. You have inspired me, my best banded buddy!! Savor the day!! You earned it!!! I only wish I could Celebrate with you in person!

Hey guys!! I am on another C25K thread, and just wanted to pop in and encourage you guys!! AS LONG AS YOU ARE MOVING YOU ARE WINNING!!!! Don't worry about having to repeat a week. Just keep going!! I completed the c25K a few weeks ago and ran my first 5k today. I finished 4th in my division with a time of 29:20. Just a few short months ago I couldn't run a mile to save my life, so it can and does happen. You ladies keep after it.. Yall are doing a great job!!

OK, this isn't PS related, but I wanted to share anyway. Today I ran a 5K. I RAN ALL OF IT!!! My time was 29:20. I was very proud of my accomplishment. I placed 4th in my division, and came in 31st overall. The 3 ladies in my division who placed in front of me were very trim, athletic looking women, and I was behind 3rd place by about 45 seconds. Anyway, I was looking at these women, thinking, wow I am keeping pretty good company here. DH and my 2 DS also did the 5K. They finished in 37 minutes. DH pushed the baby in the stroller and my 9 year old placed 2nd in his division. I am still sitting here grinning like a little kid. MY WHOLE FAMILY DID A 5K THIS MORNING!! This is all because I chose a healthier lifestyle. Everyone benefits. I was a little bumbed about placing 4th (1st thru 3rd received medals), and DH said as we walked to the car, "Did you see those ladies who placed ahead of you?? No more whining about coming in forth. Do you realize what a bada$$ you are!" LOL That is VERY strong language for DH. He is so proud of me. I say all of that to say this....I have been so stressed out about 10 or 15 pounds to lose before surgery. Today was a reminder of why I did this. It is not about 10 pounds, it is about being healthy. Being alive. As I sprinted across the finish line, huffing and puffing, I was more alive than i have been in about 15 years!! Today I will savor this moment.. Tommorow it is back to business to complete this part of this most WONDERFUL journey. I am going to do low carb with a few carbs for running until my surgery, BUT I am going to enjoy the rest of this journey. I have come so far!!! To put it in terms of the race, I just turned the last corner. Now I am going to kick it in for the prize, and once I am in the flatlands I really will be bada$$, as DH says.... Thanks for enduring my sapp. What a big day it has been for me!!

OK, I am sad to report that the rocky music failed me today. I was sucking so much air, I was focused more on breathing. Maybe next time. DH was running so I didn't have anyone to take pictures, so no I don't have a crossing the running line picture. You will just have to take my word for it. :thumbup: I meant to ask someone to take pictures for me, but I left the camera at home. A lady took a picture of me shortly after the race. She was taking pictures to post on the website, so if I make the website I will post a link.

WOOHOO GEORGIA!!! YOU , my friend, ROCK!!!!!!!!! 100 pounds in 1 year is nothing short of amazing!!!! I am soooooo proud for you!!!WOOHOO!!!:thumbup::biggrin::eek::biggrin::biggrin::cool2::biggrin::tt2::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin: I knew you would do it!!!! HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BANDIVERSARY!! Take time today to think of how different you are than 1 year ago. Even with the struggles and plateau the changes are undeniably amazing. So blessed to call you friend!!!

Dh wants you all to know that he was pushing the baby in the stroller or his time would have been faster. He is crackin me up!! He just figured it for me and I averaged 9 min 24 second miles.

I DID IT!!!!!! I ran the whole thing. And my time..........Are you ready...........29:20!!!!!!!!! I am so pumped!! I finished 4th in my age division.(Ist through 3rd get prizes :thumbup: ) Anyway, Tony and Dalton finished in 37 minutes and Dalton (my Son) placed 2nd in his age division!! He got a trophy!! DH said on the way home that he would like to start running and be able to run the whole thing. OMGosh, I NEVER thought I would here those words. What a great morning. I reached my goal and did it with my DH and sons. It can't get any better than that!!! I am so pumped!!

Off to run!! Can't wait to come home and report. Georgia, I just know you will be down to 230 this morning!!! You have accomplished so much in the past year!! You are amazing!!

I'm staying on plan because I am running a 5K this morning and I want to make it worth it!!

Keeping my fingers crossed for you Georgia!! Luluc, YUCK!! what a bummer!! 5K is in the morning. Going to bed early for my very best run. I SOOOOO want to run the entire thing!! THe run is at 7a. I will let yall know how it goes once it is over.

I'm staying on plan today because it is time to get with it!!

Thanks Karey I will try that. It is encouraging to know that you have continued to lose since your TT. I feel this self imposed pressure to lose everything I can before the surgery. I am so ready to jsut enjoy exercise and enjoy my new body and focus less and less on a "plan" to reach goal. You and Frangi have both helped me a ton tonight. Thanks, Amy

I lost most of my weight doing low carb. When I started exercising a lot I just needed the carbs to have enough energy for the exercise. This is when I plateaud. Last time I went to the doctor I had gained 5 pounds of muscle and lost 7 pounds of fat, so I know it is working, but I don't want to weigh 170 even if I am gaining muscle. I am running a 5K on Saturday and starting Sunday I am planning to low carb it until my surgery. I am going to do more weights and Jillian dvd's and walking/jogging and less running. If I have to have carbs for exercise I will eat them only before exercise and it will be kashi Cereal or steel cut oats, something like that. How does that sound for a plan. How did you ladies get to BMI's below 25. This is where i want to be!! Frangi and Karey, you are both great examples of how this is done. Thanks so much for your advice....

Ok, just got home from my run. I took the boys with me. Dylan loved the jogger stroller. He waved at everyone as we went by. Dalton did great. We ran the first mile. Then I told him to lead the way, and that I would run when he ran and walk when he walked. OMGosh. He sprinted when he ran. He didn't run as far, but those sprints were rough. LOL My son is my new trainer!! Anyway, then we ran the last mile. He stopped and walked a few times but caught up with me. Anyway, we did 4.5 miles in just under an hour. Not bad for a mom and a 9 year old boy. Maybe the longer runs will shock my body into burning more calories, even if I am not running as much of it??? Who knows. I really enjoyed running with him.. What a wonderful night.

Thanks so much Frangi. I recently completed the couch to 5K, so I have been running for 30 - 35 minutes every other day. I run about 3 miles during this time. TOnight I took my son with me and he can't run steady for 30 minutes, so we did more of intervals. I told him to lead and when he ran I would run and when he walked I would walk. What was I asking for??? He did jog like I am used to. It was more like a sprint. LOL We had a great time and went 4.5 miles in just under an hour. I usually do Jillian Michael DVD's as well, but i find I slack off on them because they seem to fatique my legs for my runs. Maybe i will focus more on the dvd's and then do the "sprint" intervals with my son. I haven't lose much weight in several months, and I find myself starting to make poor food choices because the good choices don't seem to be making a big difference. What kind of stinkin thinkin is that?? Definately not the kind of thinkin that helped me lose the 85 pounds I have lost. Everyone is right, these last pounds are so hard. They are playing with my mind. DH says that if I didn't lose another pound it is fine, that I am a hottie and once this flap on my lap is gone there will be no stoppin me. He is so sweet. Thanks so much for the advice. I will shake things up a bit, and more than anything work on my thinkin. It is consistantly makiing good choices that got me to this point, and it will be those same good choices that get me to goal. So....Time to put on my big girl panties and get it done!!!!!!!! Thanks so much!!

texasgirl, I live an hour from Sulphur Springs. I live in Pittsburg. It is East of you. Dr Doughtie, in Sulphur Springs, delivered my son. Small world.

And a most amazing token you are :biggrin:

I'm staying on plan today because my new Dallas Cowboys outfit is snug and I want to look hot in it before we go to the game in December!!

I have not been a good example as far as what to run. I have had child care issues. DH is teaching at our local college and doesn't get home until 9:30, and my parents have gotten hojme from work late. I have walked with the boys in the evenings, but my last real run was on Sunday. Don't fatigue your body training. I would definately take Friday off and have some good carbs prior to your run on Saturday!!! I GOT A RUNNER"S STROLLER TODAY!!!!!! I found one on sale at Baby Depot for $90.00. We WILL be running tonight. I have to check out my new wheels. LOL You would think I got a new car. This really frees me up to run outside without relying on others to make it happen. If it doesn't happen it is on noone but me!!! Mamato, Welcome back Girl!!!! So good to see you posting again. I really admire your desire to continue to work on you despite all that is going on with your husband!! BTW, Love your avitar!! Welcome Health. This thread is AWESOME (Even it I did start it :biggrin: I look forward to watching you grow into a runner. If we can all do it then there is nothing stoping you!! You go girl. I agree with all of the things Kathy said. She is our token spokes person and keeper of the details!! LOL Love you Kathy!!

Saying a prayer for you!!

Sounds cool. I am pretty sure we will go, so let me know. If would be neet to meet ya!!

It would be really cool to meet up wtih each other. I should be all recovered from my TT by then.

I am sooo jealous!!We love the Cowboys. We watched the game. I can't imagine being there. It was definately a crazy game. Dec 20th is DS birthday. That is the day we are planning. It is the last home game at Texas Stadium. Where are yalls seats. We will probably be in the nosebleed section, but just being able to take him will be awesome!! It is a Saturday night game, 7:15.

they work the crap out of them.. Also, you have to consider that it is the 1st week. you lose more in the beginning. Their environment is so structured from workouts to meals, etc. Temptations are pretty well removed. I have always wanted to do something like that. Seclude me, cook for me, train me. I think I could lose the rest of this blasted weight with all of that support!!