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Hubby and I walked/ran 6.2 miles on 5/6/09 for a time of 110 minutes. On 5/7/09 we did it in 98 minutes. I am walking out the door in just a minute to try to better that time.

Ok, they said it takes doing something (good or bad) 21 days in a row to make it a habit. I am only on day 18 of exercising. I believe that it is becoming a habit, but I still don't want to do it. I guess the fact that with prayer and shear will power, I will make it to see how day 22 feels. :crying: The problem I have now is that since the scales aren't moving and I don't see a differce in how my clothes fit, I need to start yet another habit. Which one should it be? I need so many improvements. Since the hardest one is accomplished (in 3 days) I think I will add two this time. One physical and one spiritual. I want to not eat after 7pm and I want to read at least a chapter in my Bible every night. :biggrin:

Ok, they said it takes doing something (good or bad) 21 days in a row to make it a habit. I am only on day 18 of exercising. I believe that it is becoming a habit, but I still don't want to do it. I guess the fact that with prayer and shear will power, I will make it to see how day 22 feels. :thumbdown: The problem I have now is that since the scales aren't moving and I don't see a differce in how my clothes fit, I need to start yet another habit. Which one should it be? I need so many improvements. Since the hardest one is accomplished (in 3 days) I think I will add two this time. One physical and one spiritual. I want to not eat after 7pm and I want to read at least a chapter in my Bible every night.

Well, I did a route around my neighborhood that equals 10k. Sadly I only walked it, but the goal is to someday to RUN it. We did it in 1 hour and 50 minutes. I am going to go tomorrow to get new shoes as a sweet person reminded me that I should do. I still have not lost one lb and it has been 14 days. I actually gained 1 lb. I hope that I am able to see a little difference soon. I am still motivated, but without any change I can't see that losting for long. I am at 197 lbs today. I have made a goal to not eat after 7pm. I see that will have to start again tomorrow. I want to change what I eat also. I am pretty good with portions, but the quality of my food is horrific. I know that is what will need to change before I will see much of a change.

Well, I did a route around my neighborhood that equals 10k. Sadly I only walked it, but the goal is to someday to RUN it. We did it in 1 hour and 50 minutes. I am going to go tomorrow to get new shoes as a sweet person reminded me that I should do. I still have not lost one lb and it has been 14 days. I actually gained 1 lb. I hope that I am able to see a little difference soon. I am still motivated, but without any change I can't see that losting for long. I am at 197 lbs today. I have made a goal to not eat after 7pm. I see that will have to start again tomorrow. I want to change what I eat also. I am pretty good with portions, but the quality of my food is horrific. I know that is what will need to change before I will see much of a change.

I went running with my hubby today and I ran 1.5 miles straight, then walked and jogged for 1 mile and then ran the last 1 mile. When we started "crawling" the 3.5 miles 12 days ago, our time was averaging 63-67 minutes. I did it in 45 minutes today. My goal is to do 3.5 in 30 minutes. In high school I ran 3.1 in 26 minutes, so I figure 30 minutes would be good for 3.5. I am almost 42 years old and I made that record for my self when I was 17. Twenty fove years later, let's see if it can be done. God is GREAT, anything is possible! My weight hasn't budged in 12 days. That is disappointing.

I went running with my hubby today and I ran 1.5 miles straight, then walked and jogged for 1 mile and then ran the last 1 mile. When we started "crawling" the 3.5 miles 12 days ago, our time was averaging 63-67 minutes. I did it in 45 minutes today. My goal is to do 3.5 in 30 minutes. In high school I ran 3.1 in 26 minutes, so I figure 30 minutes would be good for 3.5. I am almost 42 years old and I made that record for my self when I was 17. Twenty fove years later, let's see if it can be done. God is GREAT, anything is possible! My weight hasn't budged in 12 days. That is disappointing.

My D.H. :wub: and I have been doing 3 1/2 miles everyday for 5 days. I also did 3 1/2 with a freind of mine yesterday making 7 miles in one day. That isn't a lot for some, but for a couch potato like me, that was HARD!!! We ran a lot of it yesterday, but today I only ran a little and lipmed the rest. We are trying to do the same route for 21 days straight, because I told him if you do anything for 21 days in a row, it becomes a habit. I am not sure that I like how compassionate and helpful he is trying to be...IT HURTS!!! I know it has only been 5 days, so there is no reason to expect to have lost anything, which is good, because I haven't lost anything. I hope to keep up the good work. :w00t:

Thank you for the help/ I will check on getting some new ones. I never really thought about it, becasue these haven't been worn too long (used to dress in heels for work). You are right though, I need to see how they FIT!!! I love the fact that my body had no trouble running, just my feet were staging a protest. Thanks again.

My D.H. :wub::wub: and I have been doing 3 1/2 miles everyday for 5 days. I also did 3 1/2 with a freind of mine yesterday making 7 miles in one day. That isn't a lot for some, but for a couch potato like me, that was HARD!!! We ran a lot of it yesterday, but today I only ran a little and lipmed the rest. We are trying to do the same route for 21 days straight, because I told him if you do anything for 21 days in a row, it becomes a habit. I am not sure that I like how compassionate and helpful he is trying to be...IT HURTS!!! I know it has only been 5 days, so there is no reason to expect to have lost anything, which is good, because I haven't lost anything.:wink: I hope to keep up the good work.

God is great! I could have been in surgery this morning. The doctor offered to move my date up to today because he had an opening. I wanted to with all of my heart, but my wonderful husband said "we have vacation this weekend and you wouldn't be able to go". I said that was ok and he sure didn't like that. The doctor said I can't be greedy and I need to put other people's needs ahead of mine sometimes. I didn't like him saying that. I left my date as 5-29-08. I have been on my liver shrinking diet for 8 days so far. I have lost 10 lbs. My BMI is down to 36.5. Now where the trouble comes in. I had a little toothache on Monday and by Tuesday night my jaw felt a little funny. When my DH came home I asked him if it was swollen. He very quickly said yes. He never admits he can see something wrong with me so I thought...OH NO:ohmy:! I went and look and sure enough I am swollen. I went to the dentist today and they gave me antibiotics and I called my surgeon's office. They said I had to canel until I was released by the dentist. IF the infection is gone on the 28th...day before my "surgery", I can get him to release me and then call for a new appoinment for surgery. Well, they had to book me 10 weeks out the first time and I pray that won't have to do that again. I have a Latex allergy, so I have to be the first one of the day. To compound the matter. SInce I have lost the 10 lbs I can only lose 9 more and I will not be eligible for surgery due too low of a BMI. God is great and I hope I passed His test with flying colors:Angel_anim:...no cursing:cursing:, no yelling:argue:, no depression:sad_smile:, no WHY ME :thumbdown: and best of all no food:Banane59:. I haven't eaten anything in the last 9 hours and I have been going through this for the last 5 hours. I will restart my pre-op diet 2 weeks before surgery...again...whenever that is.

I don't remember my pre-op diet being so hard. I have thought about it and decided it was easier the first time, becasue I had the largest reward I had ever had set before me, my surgery. Now it is just a means to an end. I just wanted it to end. lol I did great for a few days and then my mind shut down. I lost 7 lbs, and then when I went off if it, of course, I gained every pound back. :thumbup:. I have began to walk with my D.H.. I want to do better. I have been hunting for a new job with half the stresss of my last job. I know this battle with my weight will never be "OVER", but I would like it to go in the right direction. I have go to start going to support group. I need to start doing exercises, not just cardio. I need to MEASURE, MEASURE, MEASURE!!! I weighed 199 a few days ago and I was down to 196 today. Lord, please be with me.

I don't remember my pre-op diet being so hard. I have thought about it and decided it was easier the first time, becasue I had the largest reward I had ever had set before me, my surgery. Now it is just a means to an end. I just wanted it to end. lol I did great for a few days and then my mind shut down. I lost 7 lbs, and then when I went off if it, of course, I gained every pound back. :thumbup:. I have began to walk with my D.H.. I want to do better. I have been hunting for a new job with half the stresss of my last job. I know this battle with my weight will never be "OVER", but I would like it to go in the right direction. I have go to start going to support group. I need to start doing exercises, not just cardio. I need to MEASURE, MEASURE, MEASURE!!! I weighed 199 a few days ago and I was down to 196 today. Lord, please be with me.

Well, I looked at my ticker and it said that the day before my surgery I weighed 191. Today I weighed 197. I am so ashamed. I have given notice to my employer (last day is this coming Friday). My mom who has lived with us for 3 years since my dad died, has just moved to Florida. My DH and I are taking her stuff down to her on Friday night after I get out of work. Tomorrow I am going to go back on my two week pre-op diet. I am hoping to do it for the following reasons: 1) I am out of control. 2) I need to jump start my weight loss. 3) I need to show God I can appreciate this gift he gave me. 4) I need need lose 60 lbs by the end of June for my daughter's graduation party in Michigan with family that hasn't seen me since a week after surgery....I know it might be more like 30. Reasons it might be hard: 1) traveling to Florida 2) working all day, sitting down 3) NOT MANY CARBS 4) headaches 5) inability to think Ways to make it through: 1) Prayer 2) Prayer 3) Prayer 4) Thoughts of a thinner, healthier me. 5) A picture of a fat me at my desk 6) Have my food prepared ahead of time 7) The love of my family encouraging me 8) And did I mention PRAYER!!! I am hoping to lose 1 lb per day. :w00t:

I was banded on July 3rd. I have had 4 fills. She will not put any more in, because water wouldn't go through with anymore in. Thank you for inspiring me. How much are you down and when were you banded?

Well, I looked at my ticker and it said that the day before my surgery I weighed 191. Today I weighed 197. I am so ashamed. I have given notice to my employer (last day is this coming Friday). My mom who has lived with us for 3 years since my dad died, has just moved to Florida. My DH and I are taking her stuff down to her on Friday night after I get out of work. Tomorrow I am going to go back on my two week pre-op diet. I am hoping to do it for the following reasons: 1) I am out of control. 2) I need to jump start my weight loss. 3) I need to show God I can appreciate this gift he gave me. 4) I need need lose 60 lbs by the end of June for my daughter's graduation party in Michigan with family that hasn't seen me since a week after surgery....I know it might be more like 30. Reasons it might be hard: 1) traveling to Florida 2) working all day, sitting down 3) NOT MANY CARBS 4) headaches 5) inability to think Ways to make it through: 1) Prayer 2) Prayer 3) Prayer 4) Thoughts of a thinner, healthier me. 5) A picture of a fat me at my desk 6) Have my food prepared ahead of time 7) The love of my family encouraging me 8) And did I mention PRAYER!!! I am hoping to lose 1 lb per day. :rolleyes2:

I have lived with this long before the sugery. This is so painful, but it is gas. I found a little massage to the area sometimes help. The only real cure...passing gas, yes a good old FART! Feel better soon.