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I usually just catch parts of each season, but I got a season pass and am ready to go!! I hated to see the green team go too. I don't have a favorite yet either!!

Kathy, my first 5K I did by myself. They were waiting for me at the finish line. This time we are not planning to stay together. I plan to run the whole thing and Tony is going to stay with Dalton. He will not be able to run it all, so no pressure for me!!

Thanks Frangi! I have kept up with your progress too and you have done amazing. I have been a lurker on the PS threads for so long!! Ok, I have a question. I have 5 weeks until surgery, and I REALLY want to lose 10 - 15 more pounds between now and then. I run every other day. usually 2 to 3 miles. I eat high protein/healthy carbs. I have been stuck at this weight for a few months now. Any tips for getting my scales moving again. I REALLY want these pounds off BEFORE surgery!!

Mamato-YOU CAN DO THIS!!! So glad you are back! Can't wait to hear how things are going each day!! Kathy-Way to go signing up for that 5K. You will do great!! Luluc-Thanks for the diet advice. I have played with the same 4 pounds for a couple of months and am so ready to really lose some more weight. I will definately increase my whole grains on workout days. Thanks for the info whosya. How are you these days??? Georgia, DH isn't running with me DS is... Although, last night when DH got home from work I told him that DS is really wanting to run the 5K on Saturday, but I don't want him to run alone, so....DH is going to run it with him!!!! The 3 of us will all be running on saturday. I am so pumped. If I hadn't chosen a more healthy lifestyle then none of us would be running. Isn't that what it is all about!! BTW, I notice your ticker is moving!! Congrats!! On a totally unrelated note.....I am a huge Dallas cowboys fan. For mine, DH and DS's birthdays we are going to try to get tickets to the last Cowboys game at Texas Stadium. It just happens to be on my son's birthday. He has been begging to go to a Cowboys game and Hooter's (he's only 9) for his birthday. DH thinks we should take him to Hooter's too, but I have not agreed to that as of yet!! LOL

Tommorow is your big day!! Saying a prayer for you for a speedy recovery!!

I'm staying on plan because today I recommit to being focused and determined.

Hi mamato... I see you lurking....Miss you!!!! :thumbup:

Ok, so I was going to leave the kids at mom's and run tonight. Well, she forgot, and she and Dad went to eat. I promised myself no more excuses. I backed up the boys and we went to the track. Dalton and I ran part of the way, but mostly walked. I was afraid that I would fall running with an umbrella stroller. My birthday is on the 26th. I am going to get a jogging stroller with my birthday money, then I am not dependant on other's to be able to get out and run. After running a few times outside it is just torture to run on the treadmill. Sooooo boring. Tonight was really good. DS has been begging to run with me, but i have been training for this 5K on Saturday so I haven't let him, because I knew he wouldn't be able to run the entire distance. Tonight I let him run.. We had so much fun. He wants to do it every night. He did very well. He will be running the entire 5K before long. I think I am going to let him enter on Friday. He will probably walk part of it, but it will be good for him. I could kick myself for being so focused on me running the whole thing that I almost missed out on this opportunity. I am very blessed with 2 incredible boys, and one incredible husband(who works way too late.but only until December. Then I get him back :thumbup:

Thanks Karey! I have followed your progress and you have done amazing!! In fact, I think it was in one of your posts that I read flatlands for the first time. I just can't imagine having a flat stomach. Even as a teenager, I was thin but I always had a pooch for a stomach. I'm sure I will have lots of questions as it gets closer. I have read lots and lots of ps threads and you ladies sharing your journey with us answers a lot of questions. Looking forward to recovering together.

Thanks guys!! Georgia, you are such a source of inspiration to me. SO glad to have found you on this site. BTW, Georgia will be keeping all of you up to date while I am in the hospital and during the initial recovery. I should only spend 1 night in the hospital. I plan to be back up and running quickly..

WAY TO GO KATHY!!!!!! YOU rock!!!!!! I am soooo proud for you!! You are so very consistant, and it shows!!! I'm with Luluc, I wish this post could have bells and whistles attached!! YOU HAVE EARNED IT!!!!!!!!

Haven't noticed, but I will be watching for it. That's pretty cool!

Thanks for resonding to my thread!! I am looking forward to cheering you on as you go through this part of your journey!!

Kathy, You are the best!!! I went back and read those posts and I am reminded of the excitement and pride I felt when I typed each one of them. We have all come a very long way, and will just keep moving forward!! You guys are the best!!!!

Thanks Leslie. I am going to run this evening when my parents get home from work. I can leave the boys at their house long enough to run. I am going to make good eating choices today and drink LOTS of water!!! I too, am using my own music now instead of podrunner. I started a thread about my plastic surgery. Here is a link if anyone wants to keep up with that part of my journey. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/renewedhope-headed-flatlands-76071/ You guys are truly the best. I love this thread. everyone is so real and so supportive!! Planing for a better day!! DH's favorite quote......"Hoping for a bright future without planning for today is like a farmer waiting for a crop having never planted any seed." I don't remember who said that, but it is a great quote. Today, I am going to plant seeds that will sprout tommorow!!! Thanks ladies!! Make it a great day!!

Ok, I finally have a date, so I thought I would start a thread about my plastic surgery!! I will have an extended tummy tuck, thigh lift and mons lift on October 24th. I am having my tubes tied at that time as well. My emotions are all over the place allready and i am usually not like that at all. Will I really have a flat tummy?? Are my expectations too high?? Will I be happy with my body after the surgery or will I continue to find every flaw?? It's like a whirlwind of questions going through my mind. Those of you who have allready done this, did you experience these same feelings. Here's the other thing....Since I set the date, I am having the hardest time staying focused. I want to lose 15 more pounds before surgery and I can't seem to stay focused. The surgery should be motivation enough. I am going to use this thread as a way to keep all of my lapband buddies up to date on my progress, and would also love the support and advice of those of you who have been there. I am amazed at the friendship and support I have received on this website. You guys really do ROCK!! I will post before pics closer to surgery. FLATLANDS HERE I COME!!!

Congrats on the job interview, Kathy!! I will be praying for you. Georgia, Way to go on the 12 minute run!!!! That is awesome!! I am having the hardest time staying focused. I still struggle so much with this all or nothing mentality. I am either all in or all out! I so hate that about myself. Fortunately, since being banded, my all out periods are fewer and definately don't last as long, but I still struggle with it. If you went back and read my posts (don't) I almost sound bipolar. I can be so on one day and so off the next. This is especially frustrating right now. I went to the gyn yesterday and everything is set for my surgery on October 24th. I am having a mons lift, thigh lift, and tummy tuck. I am also having my tubes tied. Ok, I want to lose 18 pounds of fat between now and then. The surgery is AWESOME motivation, so why can't I seem to stay on track??? I ate poorly yesterday and didn't exercise. I have had more days like that than not the last week or so. What gives??? I have got to get my head screwed on straight and do this thing!!!

I'm staying on plan today because staying on plan is the only thing that REALLY works.

I'm with you tap. I am staying on plan because at some point I will quit losing and gaining the same 4 pounds, but only if i stay on plan.

Way to go Luluc!!! My reward for myself after running 5K is a running outfit, but with my TT just around the corner I am having a hard time forking out the money for new clothes. My BF bought me a really cute Addidas running outfit a couple of weeks ago. It is a size med and made to fit tight. It is a little snug yet, so I am not going to wear it at the run on Saturday, but I plan on sporting it with pride after my surgery. I think it will fit really well then!! I feel like I have had another mental shift. I have been struggling to stay focused the last few days, and it seems I woke up focused this morning! WOOHOO I pray it lasts!! New jeans usually do this for me!!

Ok, back to real life today. After church I decided to go run the course for the 5K that is Saturday. So off I go. I drove it after I finished and after 2.5 miles I walked 3/10 of a mile and then ran the rest. Ok, get this....My time..... 31 minutes 7 seconds!!!! I was so excited. I plan to work really hard this week. I am going to run Mon through Thurs and then take Friday off. My goal is to run the whole thing (surely I can run that 3/10 that I walked) in under 30 minutes. If I can do that I will be quite happy with myself. I am also listening to my playlist now instead of DJ Beatsmith, but the c25K with podrunner is definately the place to start!! I am amazed with the results. BTW, I broke down and bought the jeans. So, today I am wearing size 10 jeans and a medium shirt!! WOOHOO!! I look pretty darn cute in them. DH agrees!!

Ok, I know this is the 2nd time today, but I am having to remind myself OFTEN!! I am staying on plan today because I am halfway through the day on plan and I want to finish it strong!!!

I am staying on plan today because it is the only way to reach my goal!!

I am so crazy. I just looked at our local weather online and it appears that the eye of Ike is over our town now. LOL The wind and rain died down and I thought it had passed. If I understand right, it is calmer now because we are in the eye. There should be more rain and wind on the other side, but it shouldn't be as bad. I think??? Still, we are great and I think the worst for us is over.

We survived!! Tropical storm Ike did make his appearance in our little town. LOTS of wind and rain. No tornadoes. We even have electricity. It went out a couple of times but not for long. It is still very windy, but we even ventured out to Walmart tonight. All is well. The wind actually feels very good now. As for the people further south, it sounds like it is really bad. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.