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any run over 90 minutes I use GU energy gels...they work well for me

awesome job! Running is my main exercise now, adding in yoga once a week and zumba when i can. I am addicted to running now...its crazy to think this time last year i too, could not run 1/4 of a mile...now i have my 7th 5k next weekend and im trainung for a half marathon in april! im already at the point i can run 10 miles non.stop and last year, i could not climb a flight of stairs without getting winded! I love seeing the progression...and i love my new collection of race t-shirts! lol

yes...i have a 160 pound Great Dane who was only 1 1/2 when i had my surgery and he just knew! He was so soft and gentle and calm for the first couple weeks. I was very worried about his tail hitting my incisions or knocking me over or sitting on my lap....but he didnt, stayed on the floor...always right by me! They know!

two a day and im a-ok! lol (im ten months out)

my favorite breakfast is chia gel (1/3 cup chia seeds soaked in 2cups water), warmed in microwave and sprinkled with cinnamon and granola! yumma!

PA...$14,125...but insurance paid $5000 of that for a hiatal hernia repair done at the same time....so my cost was only $9,125

you are always my inspiration! You look mahhhhhvalous!

I had an amazing NSV this weekend! I ran my first 5k since my surgery 11/14/11 and shaved 4 minutes and 52 seconds off my last 5k time (before surgery)! And...my race T-shirt was a medium instead of a (very tight) Extra large! I even ran it in barefoot shoes! I love feeling so strong and healthy! I've already signed up for four more! If you've never done a 5k...I highly recommend it...most of them have a walkers division, and, like me, I had to walk every so often to catch my breath. But, its a great way to commit yourself to training....like holding your own feet to the fire!

I am 5'7" too and my surgeon set my goal weight at 170 lbs!!! My personal goal is 155 as well...I was once 155 and was able to maintain that weight for about 5 years, that's why I chose it!

Weight before sleeve 255 lbs Current weight 199 lbs How long sleeved: 21 weeks. Loss so far: 56 lbs no gains...but a few stalls...but I loose inches when I stall, so I dont mind!!

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hit onederland this morning too!! It feels like I slept with a coat hanger in my mouth...I cant stop smiling!!

Ya BOTH win!!! And the grand prize is Health!!! YAY!!!! I bet it is very nice going through this as a team!! Good luck to you both!!

Onderland is a happy place full of rainbows and unicorns!!!!!! 199.6 this morning!!! WOOT WOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!