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Wow, that is terrible news! I am so sorry to hear that you have been through so much pain and sadness over the last few months. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and I hope you start to heal and feel better soon.

I am one year out and I still burp a lot. I mostly burp when I am hungry and when I am full...weird huh?

Thanks for this thread. I have been lurking and decided to start the program. I have heard of the couch to 5k before, but didn't know it was a program. I love it! Thanks for the Podrunner downloads, they are great! I just finished my first week. I like the idea of repeating each week twice. My goal is to run the Susan G Komen this year. I also get the "Rocky" feeling when I hear the final chimes. I feel like turning around on the treadmill and taking a bow in front of the entire gym! Thanks again fellow Bandsters!

Good morning! Okay, I bought the instant Steel Oats?? They took about 5 minutes in the microwave, added a tiny bit of brown sugar splenda and thought I had walnuts, but not, so I added some sunflower seeds. I Like it! 27g of Carbs? SUPER filling, I hope it will keep me fuller longer... Dee~Your daughter's dinner sounds yummy. How thoughtful of her. Brandy~Thanks for all the info on the MC stuff! How are you feeling with that slight unfill? any problems? I hope that was the solution. Woofay~How are you liking your wii fit? I sure don't use mine like I should. I thought I wold start this couch to 5k training program and on the off days do my wii fit, so far it's not happening. Did you figure out how we can workout together? I don't think we can?? let me know if you figure it out. Shelbie~You are doing awesome! Send me some discipline. Tell me about this Greek yogurt... Lap~I'm thinking about ya'!

Hey, did you gals see this...it's kind of funny. Look Dee, it's the human head!! A new way to look at how much you have lost.... Here are some things to keep in mind as you are on your weight loss journey. When you have lost any amount compare it to this chart and it puts things into perspective. 1 pound = a Guinea Pig 1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts 2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs 3 pounds = an average human brain 4 pounds = an ostrich egg 5 pounds = a Chihuahua 6 pounds = a human's skin 7.5 pounds = an average newborn 8 pounds = a human head 10 pounds= chemical additives an American consumes each year 11 pounds = an average housecat 12 pounds = a Bald Eagle 15 pounds = 10 dozen large eggs 16 pounds = a sperm whale's brain 20 pounds = an automobile tire 23 pounds = amount of pizza an average American eats in a year 24 pounds = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream 30 pounds = amount of cheese an average American eats in a year 33 pounds = a cinder block 36 pounds = a mid-size microwave 40 pounds = a 5-gallon bottle of Water or an average human leg 44 pounds = an elephant's heart 50 pounds = a small bale of hay 55 pounds = a 5000 BTU air conditioner 60 pounds = an elephant's penis (yep, weights more than his heart!) 66 pounds = fats and oils an average American eats in a year 70 pounds = an Irish Setter 77 pounds = a gold brick 80 pounds = the World's Largest Ball of Tape 90 pounds = a newborn calf 100 pounds = a 2 month old horse 111 pounds = red meat an average American eats in a year 117 pounds = an average fashion model (and she's 5'11") 118 pounds = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica 120 pounds = amount of trash you throw away in a month 130 pounds = a newborn giraffe 138 pounds = potatoes an average American eats in a year 140 pounds = refined sugar an average American eats in a year 144 pounds = an average adult woman (and she's 5'4") 150 pounds = the complete Oxford English Dictionary 187 pounds = an average adult man 200 pounds = 2 Bloodhounds 235 pounds = Arnold Schwarzenegger 300 pounds = an average football lineman 400 pounds = a Welsh pony

SHEEEEEEEESHA! We missed you so much. CONGRATS on baby Owen and managing your weight. I hope to see you around here more! Dee~So what is up with this Steel Oats? I picked some up tonight (you know how I don't like to be left out of things...lol) so what about the carbs? are they okay? I don't think I can give up red meats, I love my steaks (had a ribeye for dinner, Buster did too). I would like to try the Steel Oats. How did you say you make yours? In the crock before you go to bed? with brown sugar (I also picked up some brown sugar Splenda). I'll give it a try! I finished my first week of couch to 5k, I think I might repeat the first week. I am working by bottom off, but the scale says NAY, the pounds are still creeping up! Mini~glad to hear your feeling better!

Shelbie~oops! I'm sorry, I meant to send that to Widow. I am with you on the one day at a time!

Mini~thanks for the sneaky update. Glad to hear you are feeling better. Woofay~How is your summer going? How do you like the wii? I have tried to go online with it, but I don't think you can??? What is the wii channel? PrtyAntOverYt~WELCOME...LOL you sneaky girl, I know who you are! I do love that picture of you from the other night in front of OTB. I can really see the weight loss in it! nicna~Did you g et a fill? How is your restriction? Shelbie~How are you and your daughter doing? Adork~sending you hugs! Buster sends wet sloppy doggie kisses too! Good luck tomorrow with your fill doc.

awww, sorry to hear! I wonder if it had anything to do with altitude sickness? I hope you are feeling better!

Hi Life~Well the couch to 5k is a program that helps you start as a beginner runner and at the end of the 9 or ten week program (I can't remember), you should be able to run a 5k. Basically it starts you at running for 60 seconds, then brisk walking for like a couple minutes, it's all interval and the Podrunner has a sound alarm to let you know when to switch from walking to running and each week the times change...there is a thread here somewhere that explains it better that I. It is three times a week. There is a couch to 10k too. I think there are many similar programs. It would probably be good training for your marathon. I hope it helps me prepare for the Susan G Komen Race for a Cure on October, I would really like to run it this year!:thumbup:

Dee~I'll take the early weigh in! I gained three, then lost it! So you can put me down for A BIG FAT ZERO! I'll take it, I am afraid what my scale will say tomorrow. Ughhhh, this has been tough!!

awww Woofay sorry to hear that TOM is being a pain in the arse! Sounds familiar though, I went through the same issues 2 years ago. The mustard craving must have something to do with the iron loss??? I ended up having a hysterectomy, I feel so much better. Hang in there sister! I can't make it to the BBQ, I am pretty bummed! It just so happens that we are in Keystone that weekend for a precision golf tournament. Yes, this site has been giving us all trouble...annoying! hopefully it will be fixed!

Yes, I love, love, love the Podrunner Intervals! except, the weeks were all mixed up when I put them on my ipod, so I actually did the first day of the 2nd week. I think it's okay since I had been practicaly doing the first week for about two months...LOL You can do the mile run, I believe in you!

Happy 4th my friends! and WECOME to the NEWBIES! Shelbie~Nice to hear from you, I hope you are doing well. I SHOULD get a tat of Buster! Lap~WOW! I love your writing, such flow, depth and attachment. You are artistic in every way! Thank you for allowing us to feel it! Keep the fire burning just in case you need to give em' hell! I am excited for your PS journey. Mini~How are you feeling today? Bahot~okay, I will have to add PS I love you to the list with Bucket List of movies to avoid. I cry watching sappy commercials. Such an emotional mess I am! Size 10 is such a good place to be, I am so happy for you! Life~OUCH! I hope your foot feels better soon. So, you found some blades. I started the couch to 5k yesterday, then I ate like a pig last night. I want to take a bike ride around Aurora Resevior today, then I i'll have to face more food demons at the BBQ! Dee took pictures at OTB the other night. When she posts them, take a close look at my top...I recieved lots of compliments on it! Adork~I know where you are with the fill! I am in need of a fill pretty badly, I have to wait til the 25th. I am going to have to fight the evening eating demon all the way!

I wanted to check and see how you are doing today. You have been in my thoughts all day today. Take care.

Mini~I hope your shoulder pain isin't too bad. How about your throat? Did you get bad throat pain this time? Do you see Dr. K before you leave town? Bahot~Your idea with the two hearts is so touching, of course you can come with us to get tats. Don't be scared! My first one didn't hurt at all, the second just a little. I hear there is a good tat place in Parker. I can't remember the name of the place but it starts wiht a B and it is close to the surgical center. Lap~How did the appt go? Did you give em hell? Life~How's Tom? did you get a fill? I get mine on the 25th and I can't wait. I have needed one for months! How are you doing on your roller blading? Adork~I can't believe they want to wait! Why in the world with today's technology would the docs want you to go through more pain???

awwww, they are so precious together, again, I am sooooo sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry about your dear friend. Dogs are great companions. Please take care of yourself.

Well, we all got tats lastnight. Brandy, Dee, Mini, Little Ms. Hannah and myself. Ms. Hannah drew all of us a heart...awww she is so sweet, then Brandy gave Hannah one. We sooooo should have taken a picture of our tats! We ARE going to get REAL ones some day right Dee?

Nicole~WELCOME! Brandy pretty much covered it, Dr. K and his staff are amazing. I am so happy with my band and the only regret I have is that I didn't get it done earlier! Hope to see you around. Mini~Thanks for checking in and letting us know you are doing well. Rest well my friend! Brandy~I was wondering if you could send me that info we talked about lastnight. Thanks so much!

Deb~I'm sure your phone consult went smooth. Mini~Rest well, but get up and walk when you can. How is your throat? Your journey has begun!! Lap~Good job on the losses. I REALLY don't want to weigh myself this week. I am going to guess a 3lb gain...eeeewwww, I'm going for a walk/run, the thought of that much of a gain depresses me!

Dee~That is sooooo kind of you to say! I would absolutly go with you to get your real tatoo! I can still see my heart tat also! I might just venture off and get another one! I have so many ideas...lets see there are the long and latt numbers of where my family roots are from (Hawaii and Samoa), I even thought of the little donut looking circle that reps the band??? I am excited! What tatoo will you get? and where? Okay...lets get tats and Harley's!!

FWidow~Today will be a difficult day for you and your daughter. The loss of a child HAS to be the most challenging loss in our lives. I pray for for the family and friends. My son (14) lost two friends to suicide this last year and it has been an emotional nightmare for all of us. You will be in my thoughts today.:thumbup: Bahot~Size 10! That is a great victory!! Congrats! Dee~The food WAS good!:thumbup:...actually I ate some of Chris' left overs when we got home. The drinks were even better...shhhh! It was a fantastic evening with the LB Ladies. Brandy, you could be a model! You are beautiful! and little Ms. Hannah, too sweet! Mini, I am so happy that I got to meet you, I wish you lived here! and Dee, you have a certain glow to you these days, I love it! oh yeah, we all got matching tatoos lastnight!! We are crazy that way! LOL Lap~Hang in there another day. I wish I was that close to PS. By the way, how is your daughter doing?

OMG! I was sooo just thinking, I want to bring Buster!! But I always try to think of ways to bring him with me where ever I go. He is with me 24/7 well, except for SOME errands and shopping. Right now he is under my desk and I have my feet tucked under his belly. I took him with me when I went roller blading the other day and we were in this outdoor rink, Buster was chasing my oldest son around and the next thing ya' know...Buster was pooping on the rink!! YIKES! No worries, I cleaned it up, I guess he shouldn't go EVERYWHERE with me.

welcome to Colorado Mini!!!