We are entering our first summer as the new us. I don't know about you guys but I am enjoying mine more. I think the fact that the board has dried up a bunch shows us that you all are too.

What wonderful things have you all been able to do this summer that you couldn't do last? Anything wonderful planned that you wouldn't have dreamed of last summer? Enjoying the world more? How has losing the 30+ pounds that we have each lost affected your enjoyment of summer?

Yesterday I walked on the beach of the lake....rolled up my shorts and just LOVED it. I wasn't self concious that someone would see my thighs....I just enjoyed my world. I bought a swimming suit that didn't cover shoulders and thighs. No skirt this year. I make it a point to go outside every day and enjoy the world. Last year this time I was dying because it was so darned hot and walking from one room to the other left me sweaty. 3 things there....walking doesn't make me sweaty, sweaty is a GOOD thing these days, and I'm not nearly as warm as I was with 50 more pounds of fat on me.

How about you all. Share!!!!

I ran my first race today !

I started working out when I got the band almost one year ago, slowly increasing my workouts in terms of intensity, duration and frequency. In mid june I joined a "learn to run class" at the gym (that was an NSV) Today August 9th 2008, one week shy of my bandiversary I ran my first 5k race.

It was the most hills I've tackled when running, and I was aiming to finish in under 45 minutes, I crossed the finish line at 42:30.

I was so pumped, you'd think I won the olympics! .

Bear in mind that the fastest runner did it in just over 15 minutes, but I dont think they could have been any more pleased with their performance than I was with mine.

I love my band

Oh wow! That's a big NSV!! Good for you!! You should feel very proud of yourself.