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Hi Everyone, I'm Carol...my friend Whosya suggested that I finally join you. I periodically follow his progress and so I've occasionally read your posts, too. I'm banded. Have been since 12/19/07, and started my exercise walking. I still walk which is why I hesitated joining you. I didnt consider myself a real runner. Then in Oct, a few days before my 45th birthday, I walked my first 5k race. I wasnt up to running at all then. A few sprints here and there to help my wt loss, but that's it. I had 3 goals for that race which I met. 1. I wanted to fnish, but I knew that wasnt a problem. 2. I wanted to not be last - I came in next to last in my age category. LOL and 3. I wanted to walk it in under an hour. I did it in 57.12. Then all hell broke loose, when my band slipped. After 1 ER visit and another brief hospitalization, I had a total UFILL on my band. I was on a plateau for 3+ months. My doc has been gradually refilling the band and WOW for me I think I may have really good restriction for the first time, maybe! Back to running: to compensate for the unfill, I started increasing my sprinting gradually and until my last fill appt, Id hovered at the same dang wt, only gaining 3# over the holidays which I feel is pretty good. I'm down to a 14 min mile, throwing in a bunch of sprints to my "walk." At this point I may be sprinting almost as much as walking. I did 16 sprints out of 5k. My latest practice times have been 47 mins and 45 mins. Unofficial of course... Next Sat, the 31st is my next official 5k. The Komen Race for the Cure, here in West Palm Beach, FL and I'm hoping to keep my time to approximately 45 mins. I think that will be my official goal for this one: finish in 45 mins or less. So, I'm becoming a runner, and use Whosya as inspiration! He's given me a few running and exercise tips, (he got me hooked on this) and now encouragement to make friends with y'all. I cant wait to get to know all of you, and make more band and exercise friends! Best to all of you! Carol (Slinky)
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:drool5::drool5:Glad u r back from holiday. Very much looking forward to seeing u back in the chat! :Angel_anim: :devil: BTW, I've added some updated pics to my main album since u were last here. :drool5:.
Peace,
Carol
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Wow, I saw your progression pics when I opened the site. and i just have to tell you, I think you were very pretty on your b4 pics, but especially in the pic on the front of your album here, you are stunning!!! I can tell that you have really come far not only in your wt loss but in your feelings about yourself...it shows in your face! Congrats! I hope I'm as successful as you some day.
Carol (Slinky)
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hey jake,
just opened the site and saw your pics. congrats on your surgery! hope u r doing great. come visit in the chat when u r up to it.
much success,
carol (slinky)
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awww thanks for making me feel better... im a sucka for those comments! feeling better now... I know youve had a rough few weeks so this is supposed to make u laugh.
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Anyone wants info on my race...here's the link. 2009 South Florida Race for the Cure - General Donation
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:thumbup:AWWWW...Thanks hun! That was very nice of u. And, thanks for having the confidence in me to do this race. I plan to do you and all our bandster friends proud! :wink:
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Jan 4, 09 See...55# gone. Cant wear these anymore, they fall off of me.
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From the album: Carol's journey
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From the album: Carol's journey
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From the album: Carol's journey
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From the album: Carol's journey
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slinky and bbjerseygirl 12/30/08 orlando, fl!!!
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From the album: Carol's journey
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From the album: Carol's journey
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From the album: Carol's journey
