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@ dlp712 - I have added you to the list - Could I get your goal for the Challenge? So what you would like to weigh at the end of the 5 weeks?

@Diana_in_Philly - good luck at your surgery!

Hi all! The challenge is about to start so don't forget to to log your weight Monday! Happy weight loss or maintenance everyone! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I don't know who will agree or disagree, but to me, the easy way out is doing nothing at all. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Whoop whoop. Did the 2.5 miles today. It took about 30 minutes but I will take it ! Tomorrow is the sf triathlon Maybe it will be me one day! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@missruthy - my condolences. i hope you are recovering. I know it can be a slow process, so just be mindful of your needs!

Also as a side note, I have noticed my stamina is better too. We went for work to a trampoline park and did dodgeball and general jumping. I did 2 hours!! Never could have done that before! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Definately get a medal!!! Here is the link. Heck I will buy u the medal if u private message me your address!! I am so proud of you!! https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XZBWLQM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471571604&sr=8-1π=SY200_QL40&keywords=5k+medals&dpPl=1&dpID=51l-1OIVbPL&ref=plSrch Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow!! I am impressed. An 11 minute mile!! I was just about to post how excited I was for my 12:25 minute mile. Just got home from w7d1 which is 25 minutes or 2.5 miles. I started off saying I will do the 2.5 miles. And did 2.02 in the 25 minutes. I was exhausted but I felt good. I think I got too hot. I still feel hot. @@goblue9280 do you feel amazed every time you go further or longer? I just keep wondering who this girl is who is accomplishing this. As for the medal, it arrived today and it is glorious. I found out most races don't do participation medals I thought we didn't get a shirt either. But I found out we do get a shirt so that is cool! But I am still gonna wear the medal! Hahahaha Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/374931-its-a-labor-of-love-labor-day-weight-loss-challenge/

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/374931-its-a-labor-of-love-labor-day-weight-loss-challenge/ the new challenge link is up

This challenge will run from 8-22-2016 through 9-19-16 (I didn't want to end ON the holiday). This will give us a total on 5 weigh ins. I will do my best to post to the spreadsheet within 1 - 2 day of receiving your weight. Please note that I recalculate the figures over the weekend following the Monday weigh in - so your weight percentages may be a little off... This challenge is for everyone. If you are pre op, post op, in maintenance or looking for some accountability; this challenge is for you! The rules and link to the spreadsheet are below! and Please Post Your Starting Weight (Weight on or around 8/22) and your Goal Weight (what you would like to weigh at the end of the 5 weeks) at the start of the challenge on 8/22 or before. If no goal weight is posted I will put down 10 pound loss as the goal. In addition, please state if you are in active weight loss mode or are in maintenance mode. Like last time I will be awarding a prize to 1 lucky weight loss mode and 1 maintenance mode person. The person will be selected at random and in order to be in the running all you have to do is log your weight each week. @rubia72 and @rnsamantha you never messaged me to send your prizes - so let me know your addresses to send the gift certificates to! Rules: 1. Post your weight on this thread every Monday. 2. If you change your screen name please let me know. 3. If you miss 2 or more weigh ins, I will assume you no longer want to participate and your name will be removed from the spreadsheet. 4. If you miss a weigh in on monday, no problem. Just post it asap. 5. We are all here to support each other, if you post a question anyone can answer. 6. You will know your weight is updated on the spreadsheet once I've liked your post! The link to the spreadsheet is below! Have fun, and good luck with this challenge!!! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aS1QFNa9EOM78a7pf4K5Qser8WKmLIYzkNDNT-eXPUQ/edit?usp=sharing a few people wanted to know when the challenge started so here is your heads up! @4mybabies @Jeanette1246 @@faithlovehope 4mybabies wants in on the next Jeanette1246 wants in on the nexty faithlovehope

I am sorry for the delay in starting the Labor Day challenge. It will be posted this weekend so search for challenge Monday Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all. I got sick after a trip. I will post for the Labor Day challenge Saturday. It will be for 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after Labor Day. Sorry for the delay. It has been a rough few weeks for me and I appreciate everyone's patience. I will post here and the new challenge. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The horror!! I just found out we don't get a medal for finishing the 5k I. September. I ordered one for myself! I finished week 6 day 2. It was 2 10 minutes and it felt harder than the 20. Probably because I did it so soon. I feel very sore. I also ran faster than I normally do. I know it is slow (I was supposed to do a 10 minute mile) and I did 13 minute miles. I will take that! Here is my medal. I hope to post a picture of me at the end of the 5 k with it around my neck if I am able to finish. Keep up the good work everyone!! You all inspire me! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all! Sorry to go Mia for awhile. I got sick after a trip then went to my dad's for his birthday. Everyone is doing so well. I am back in the groove and I am pleased to say I did the 20 minute run today! Goooo me! I feel super awesome. The 5 k is a few weeks away so I need to step it up! I did the 8 minute day with my nephew last week and I told him I was afraid of the 20 minute day and he said his advice was to try it and go for as long as I could. And if it wasn't 20, to try again next time until I accomplished it. I am glad I took his advice. Also this is pretty exciting. One of the reasons i did the surgery was for my blood pressure. I ran 170/110 without meds and 145/99 with meds for 15 years. I stopped my meds after surgery and have been improving. I still always showed pre hypertensive. Not today! Look at this bad boy! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

My jp Morgan chase race isn't until sep 28 so I think I will start week 5 over Saturday. I totally agree that the longer times still feel easier than 90 seconds did. Hahahah. I was a little irritated today when I rechecked the date and our office manager told me I am the captain of the "walkers". I was like wtf?? I told her thank you, but I plan on jogging at a minimum. So I plan to find someone else to captain the walkers. I don't want to not be supportive and I commend everyone who is walking it, but this is a life goal for me. To run in a 5 k. I would have never been able to do this before. I couldn't even walk it. I want to support everyone on the walk, but for once in my life I am going to put myself first instead of others. Oh and one more thing. If I finish I am going to get a picture taken at the end like I see people having. It will be the first picture I have had taken since 2005 that I will post!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@JamieLogical - Yes - I remember seeing a post from you about something like that but couldn't remember the post!!! I thought it all started Week 6! - That post that you made about this before is what got me going again this time, actually - it made me say to myself that I could modify like you and get it done! Thank you so much for posting that in here.. I will try it your way. I actually feel kind of sore today - so pushing the 20 does not seem like a good idea at this point - but i dont want to give up! I will let you all know how I do!

Omg week 5!!! You are a tricky week! So I decided to do week 5 day 1 in New Jersey after dinner. Bad move. I stuck close to the hotel and ran in the back empty parking lot of the building next door. I have to commend anyone who is able to run in the heat and humidity. I puked a bit, I am not gonna lie. But I finished it. It was the 3 5 minute runs. The view wasn't that great. But I liked the trees. I didn't eat that great Tuesday and had some guilt and had the intention to run around 10pm when I got home but didn't. To jet lagged. Soooo, I ran tonight thinking it would be 3 5 minutes again and it was 2 8 minutes!!! That seemed like a big jump! I did it but my left calf is hurting. I also did the fitness center after for a 7 minute circuit. I have been consciously not looking at what the run will be until the run part starts but I saw day 3 is the dreaded 20 minute run. This also seems to soon after 8 minutes. I am very worried. And I am not joking. It will be Saturday evening I think. @@goblue9280 let me know if your coach has any hints!!! Everyone is rocking it!! Thanks for posting and the pics!! Everyone is really inspiring me and I love how it keeps me honest!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok! Short post. I did week 4 day 3 this afternoon. Packing for the east coast now so hopefully that also counts as exercise. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I eat sushi 3 times a week. Just no rice. Love it Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Is anyone else amazed that his gloves are so clean? I am sorry. I always lose the plot. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I took 3 weeks and could have gone back in 2. But I really liked the extra time for myself! I barely ever get it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

We all make mistakes. It is whether we recognize them and learn from them. I am betting you learned something. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hormones are probably out of whack. It gets better! But I do have weird bouts still at 4 months out. My advice is to take a del breath. Appreciate and acknowledge what you are feeling. It is neither right or wrong. It is just you! And you just do you!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App