Ok, I tried this once before and got way to eager. I started moving quicker than designed. This time I will follow the guidelines.

If you are not familiar with a Couch to 5K, it is a plan to go from not running at all to running 5k (3.2 miles) in only 2 months. It is very doable and such a great feeling of accomplishment. I ran/walked a 5k in May and it was one of the most rewarding things I have done in many years.

Here is the link to the info.. If anyone is interested in training together just join in.

Cool Running :: The Couch-to-5K Running Plan

We will start on Monday, June 29.

Let's get ready to MOVE!!!!!!:tt2:

My EVLT went well this moring. Not much pain, but I do expect to bruise some. To my suprise, the doctor said that I could go ahead and run if I felt up to it. So I think I'll work on Week 4 Day 1 tomorrow. By the way, I have a pair of thigh high support hose. At least I don't have to pull the panty hose up on both legs and the stomach. I do not think I could even breath with that on my stomach.

Bonnie - I ordered a pair of extended calf boots last winter, but I could not wear them because my legs were to big. I decided to go ahead and keep them since I was losing weight. The other day I was in my closet and happen to spot them. I tried them on and they were actually to big in the calfs (NSV) You never know, you might be able to wear tall boots this coming winter.

hang in there McGreen. Week 4 was really hard for me too.

Ok, I have to say I am a little frustrated. I need some advice and reassurance. I am running like crazy, and doing Wii Fit. I am watching my diet. I am not doing strict low carb anymore, but I am limiting my diet to only healthy carbs. I take in between 1000 and 1100 calories a day. When I initially went off low carb I gained 6 pounds overnight. I have lost the 6 pounds and am at 174, but I can't seem to lose any new weight!!! Should I eat different??? Should I just be patient assuming that I am gaining muscle right now and the pounds will drop??? I am trying nnot to be frustrated, but man my scales need to drop!!!!!

I am right there with you! I lost TONS of weight in the first 10 months but since may/june i been stuck! So frustrating. Keep at it. Just keep exercsing and try and forget about the weight! ok now i want to see boot pictures.

Whosya - You are too funny!!! - boot pictures!!

Whosya - You are too funny!!! - boot pictures!!

Sounds like a shoe fettish to me ! LOL

I just finished Week 1, Day 1 - I repeated the first week since I didn't get to finish it. I'm tired but feel good too.

Leslie - WTG!!! I may be repeating a week or two myself. My leg is sore and bruised from the EVLT this morning.

I'm glad the EVLT went well this morning. I imagine you'll be sore for a few days. So how does it look? Is there any swelling? I have some in my left leg that I'd like removed eventually...Don't over-do it. The doc said it was okay to run?

curious...

The doc said I could run if I was up to it. I have to wear this crazy support stocking (thigh high) for a week. Then I will do my other leg next week.:glare: The procedure does not really hurt, it is more of an aggrevation than anything.

BTW my sister-in-law (trialsnurse) is getting banded in the morning

She is excited, but nervous (I guess we all felt that way) She has never been under anethesia before. We started this journey together but her insurance required a 6 month plan and mine did not. I am so glad it is finally her day.

Sugarbean - I hope all goes well with her surgery. I think you are right - we all got a bit nervous. Although nervous didn't begin to cover mine. I was pathetic! The nurse asked if I had kids. I started crying, for no reason. I bawled like a baby all the way to the OR. The anesthesiologist ended up tripping and ripping my IV out - that's all tha got me to stop. He gave me some "good stuff" because I became hysterical. I then put a hex on the staff. I told them if they let me die I was going to haunt them all. LOL - I was such a horrible patient. I'm sure she'll do better than me.

You are too funny!!! Did they not pick up something in your psych evaluation - just joking:tongue_smilie:

Girl - they remembered me a month later when I had my port revised )it had flipped). I'm sure I saw the anesthesologist running for the back door when he saw I was coming in...seriously though - he remembered me as did the OR nurse. It's not every day they get cursed. (I slipped pas psych. Shhhh don't tell anyone) What can I say - I know how to make a first impression! LOL

Okay, I just finished day 3 of week 2 and boy am I tired. My face is blood red, lol. I struggled a bit with the last interval but I made it through. I think I will do week 2 again for at least a day or two.

Leslie~ WTG!!! Keep up the good work!!

Sugarbean~ I'm glad your EVLT went well!! I'll be praying for your SIL tomorrow. Be sure and let us know how it goes.

I guess I'm in the "big calves club" too. I've always had pretty muscular calves. I hope I get to wear high boots when I get to goal.

:musical_note:"These boots are made for walkin......":musical_note::glare: (couldn't help myself )

WTG Girl!!! Your ankle holding up ok? I turn red too - it's embarassing. I sweat like a pig as well. I'm just lovely when I finish.

I have fat calves as well. I hope by winter I can get into some sexy boots too. All I have are ankle boots. They aren't quite the same, are they?

Georgia - I'm glad to see that you are back running.

Leslie - My gracious, I bet you fall apart at the dentist office too.

I think I am going to go hit the elliptical machine for a little while. I'll see how my leg feels. I have to finish up before "Nashville Star" I voting on Melissa Lawson.

Leslie~ My ankle is fine. It hasn't given me any problems since I starting running again. Yeah, the red face is embarrassing! I have to go straight home afterwards or people would think something was wrong with me, lol!

Sugarbean~ I watch Nashville Star too! I was so bummed that the Ashley went home last week. She was my favorite. I expected her and Melissa to be in the finals. Now that she's gone, my vote is for Melissa too!

Sugarbean - actually I'm fine with the dentist. I am a type "A" personality. I can't stand the thought of my self-control being taken away. I.E. I hate being put to sleep - I panick - LOL