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This was the title of a news story this morning as I was reading the "mail": http://www.charter.net/news/read/category/Top%20News/article/the_associated_press-christie_weightloss_surgery_lifechanging-ap So the New Jersey governor thinks surgery is life-changing?.... I AGREE!!! No matter if you agree with his politics or not, he's been successful with the weight loss since surgery. Christie: Weight-loss surgery 'life-changing' TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says undergoing stomach banding surgery more than a year ago was a "life-changing decision." Appearing on his monthly TownSquare Media radio show Wednesday night, Christie says he works out four days a week and has achieved better health. The 51-year-old governor hasn't said how many pounds he's shed, but he has become noticeably thinner since secretly undergoing the surgery last February. He says he enjoys riding a stationary bike but does not like doing side-lift exercises with dumbbells. The possible 2016 Republican presidential candidate has said he's struggled with being overweight his entire adult life. 2014 The Associated Press

5km run today. Happy hump day everyone!

Hi Lapper32014 I thought I'd paste the link to a "banders exercise" thread that was started some time back. You might also choose to join us on that thread? http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/294850-banders-exercise/?hl=%20banders%20%20exercise I bike and run. Started out walking on my treadmill years back....SLOWLY increasing over time. For me, it was finding something I enjoyed (cycling) and sticking to it. Days become weeks, weeks become months.....etc. I do not exercise without my tunes. Pandora is a great option, and I have recently found a website called steadymixes.com It has some great workout mixes on it .....all are free! Congrats on your treadmill workout!

26 miles outside on the bike today....BRRR...Hurry up spring! I think its time for a new HR strap...this one is starting to wizz out at times. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/467114393

March 22nd 2014

Thank you for the kind words. I hope everyone who reads what I write knows that my goal in continuing to post here is exactly that....to help inspire and encourage others, just as I have been on here. I have received so much encouragement and advice on here. I want to "pay it forward" if you will. I remember first starting out cycling, getting advice from folks on here and others. I'd get on here and listen to what they were saying and think, I could never do that..... But YOU CAN! Just do what you can do, and then do it again tomorrow and the next day. Nothing comes easy....but it's so worth it!! Go at YOUR pace, and accomplish little goals. As a wise friend told me once, NO ONE starts out at the finish line. Congrats on your desire! You can do it!

Alton, IL Half Marathon this morning! My "goal" = have fun, no injuries. Goal accomplished! This course is along the Mississippi river, so you can imagine.....WINDY! It was a brisk 37*F to start...perfect temp for me. I felt great the entire course, never pushing the pace, until the last half mile or so. I finished in 2:12 minutes, which was about 2 minutes slower than I had anticipated. My HRM kinda went on the fritz a couple times...so I just ran by feel. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/465531831 So many of you have inspired/motivated/encouraged me...I can never thank you enough. Happy Saturday everyone!

30 minute run after work today.

Congrats Shel! Happy bandiversary!

As mentioned earlier....for me, it's 95% mental. Kind of like most things in life, when you really decide you WANT to do it, you can. Of course there can be physical limiting factors for some, health issues that can't be "ran through". When I decided to start running, last July, I went 2 miles the first time, VERY slow. I just wanted to get through the two miles. I had no idea what any time would be. I had already been doing quite a bit of cycling cardio for a while, and I've read and heard often "cyclilng leads to running"...I'm a believer! After that first run, I went to 5k distance, then progressed from there. This Saturday will be my first organized Half Marathon. I'm not sure about ever doing a full, but who knows....... My suggestions: 1. Go to a running store and get the proper shoes, FOR YOU. 2. Slow down and accomplish the DISTANCE you want first. 3. If something doesn't feel right, find out what it is, and correct it. Running shouldn't hurt. 4. Set realistic goals, maybe an organized 5k run within a couple months. 5. Find out what heart rate is good for you and stick to it....running into a wall halfway sucks. 6.....Buy lots of hangers for all your newest running shirts!

Great job! Congrats!

7.25 mile run today. My last long run before Saturdays HM. After Saturday's run, I'm gonna concentrate more on cycling for a couple of months...."Banders Biking" thread get ready! Also noticed on my Garmin, todays run was my 300th exercise activity since getting it about a year ago. Lifetime Totals Activities 300 Distance 3,263.72 mi Time 376:21:39 hrs Calories 182,716 C Elev Gain 39,516 ft

@SillyAuntDi Sorry to hear of your knee pain!!! Take it easy! What part of the knee is it?

7.15 miile run today.. Felt Perfect.

I don't see any good Protein until 1 chicken thigh at 6:30pm.....I'd be hungry all day! Even with the one chicken thigh, that's no where near the amount of protein I "eat" per day. I usually start with 20-40 grams of protein within an hour of waking. Usually Protein shake or Liquid Protein. Keeps me satisified until lunch. Lunch is deli meat, grilled fish, tuna salad, or lentil Soup (homemade!). Maybe some cheese or cottage cheese and a few crackers. dinner is solid protein. Fish/chicken/occasionally crock pot pork or beef (rarely). Salad, green veggie, sometimes potato. I eat fish/seafood probably 10 times a week. My fav solid protein source by far. Lots of liquids.....coffee all morning, Water, crystal light lemonade, Powerade zero, etc.

Most mornings for me consist of a home made Protein shake. Usually its Half a banana, cup of almond milk (unsweetened), scoop of 20g chocolate Protein powder, and some ice. Into the ninja. Rarely, I'll have oatmeal or grits. That will keep me satisfied until lunch. Lunch may consist of deli meat or grilled fish, tuna salad or homemade lentil Soup. With some crackers and cheese. Possibly some cottage cheese. DInners usually are solid protein like fish, chicken, rarely some beef (done in the crockpot), with a salad, or some broccoli, or other veggie. I probably eat fish/seafood 10 times a week.

Yep.....STARTING is the most important part. I started too, almost 5 years ago, WALKING on a treadmill in my basement, at 324 lbs. Then, I found something I enjoyed in March of 2012. I got me a good, properly fitting, road bike. The very first time I rode it, I went about 2 miles....and i was out of breath! ( that was at about 260 lbs) But even that first ride, I knew it was something I could learn to enjoy...and did/do I ever. Cycling for me now, doesn't seem like exercise. Its FUN...nothing but the wind in my face and the tunes in my ears. I went from 2 miles to riding a century ( 100 mile ride ) last year. Then I also read on here about this "runners high".....hmmm. Really? My NUT and I had discussed about me needing to also find some "impact" exercise. She mentioned about how it can help with improving bone strength. I'd read similar discussions about this topic. So, after 20 years of not running, I thought I'd give it a go....mostly thanks to some encouragement from my "coach" Steph. I got home July 22nd last year after working a 12 hour midnight shift, and went at a SLOW...VERY slow pace, and ran/jogged 2 miles. I felt like I had just completed the Boston Marathon! I couldn't believe it....2 miles nonstop! Boy were my legs sore the next day. Three days later, was my first 5km run. 8/8/13 I did my first 5 mile run. 9/7/13 I did my first "event" 5km run. ( I got that runner high this day. A memorial event for a fallen soldier) 9/16 my first 10km run, 11/18/13 my first 10 mile run, 2/21/14 my first 20km run, and on 3/1/14 I ran my half marathon distance for the first time. I hope this comes across the way it's intended....as a positive and encouraging post. To show others, that they too can accomplish what they never dreamed possible. If you know me, you'll know I've certainly had my struggles, doubts, wanting to give ups. But there is so much more to this journey than just some number on a scale... To remind us all, that no one starts out at the finish line... NEVER, EVER give up!

Thats AMAZING! Great job on being off to a fantastic start.

I KNOW the feeling! I am 4.5 years post op and had my first UN-fill Tuesday. I had a head cold/sinus issue last week and a pill got stuck last Thursday evening. I've have had irritation in the past from a stuck episode that went away after a day or two, so I spent a couple days thinking it'd get better, liquids only for Sat and Sun....and even they were uncomfortable, BUT I was able to get in plenty of Water....VERY slowly. I've read enough (probably too much) on this forum about slips/band erosions/sky is falling/etc....that I was actually starting to think something could be wrong....Went in Tuesday morning and my doc removed "a little" bit of saline.....WOW....instant relief. Band looks perfect, but he could SEE that I was having a little bit of refluxing due to tightness. And I hadn't had an increase in fill volume for several months. Just goes to show....listen to your band/body, and if something doesn't seem right, GO see your doctor. I'm glad you are feeling better as well.

WTG runner girl! Awesome job! You look great!

Parisshel, I had multiple injections in my right shoulder, before finally having rotator cuff surgery.....I never experienced it affecting my band/tightness. Hope you get to feeling better!

5km run this evening after work.

I'd like to add, that just because the volume of Fluid in your band is correct, doesn't necessarily mean your band will provide ANY restriction. I had a very rare thing happen to mine, where the band actually had come "unbuckled"....EXTREMELY small chance of that being your case, but possible. I agree finding some way of getting a fill using fluoro would be best. Or maybe this most recent adjustment will put you into the green zone. Best wishes!

36 miles on the bike today in 70+ degree weather. Doesn't get much better than that.

30 minutes outside running after work today. ... Hello sunshine!