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I would run/jog at that 3.0 until you feel like your able to up the speed. But at that speed you should be able to run continously, nonstop. After being able to do that for a while then you should turn up your speed. That's what I was told, and that's how I've been doing it myself. Not intervels are a different story those are sprints and I myself am not a sprinter, I can but I don't like them.

I run on the treadmill, That is where I started also on the treadmill...haven't moved outside yet still nervous about the outside. This is what I was told once by a trainer, the speed that is your fastest walk, that is the speed before you actually have to run...that fast walking speed is the speed you should be jogging at, that way if you need a walking break you can still walk it. As you get stronger, you will be able to up your speed to a new faster walking speed...it's just a progress. Oh and remember to breathe, breathing right also helps. My personal favorite is my ipod music also because music tempo helps. But just remember to just do the best you can, because that's all that matters.

today: Banana flavored muscle milk

yesterday: way to many m&m's and reese's piece's mix--started twitching after eating all that crap. mocha latte flavored muscle milk

yesterday: Ok let's just say I was Bad-and when I'm Bad I know I'm Bad. 1 large vanilla iced coffee w/cream and sugar-from Dunkin Donuts. 2 Handfuls of Dark M&M's mixed with Reese's Pieces--damn candy again 3 bites of a doublecheese burger and 6 fries--McDonalds 1 Banana flavored muscle milk As far as the hamburger and fries---k I haven't been able to eat that since before surgery, so that is telling me that I need a small bump of fill. It was so good though!! Sometimes it's good to bad!

Congrats and welcome!!!

yesterday: L: halloween candy D: banana flavored muscle milk S: more Halloween candy...be glad when that garbage is gone...should have DH take it work for the guys out there!!!

yesterday Handful of m&m's mixed with reese's pieces 1 bowl of soup and 2 wheat crackers w/ranch cream cheese cookies and cream flavored muscle milk

I love running. I want to run the chicago marathon, but I thought I would sign up for the Chicago Rock and Roll half marathon. The run is August 1, 2010 and I was just wondering if anyone here who has had band surgery ever ran a half marathon or a full marathon. My husband is worried about me running that kind of distance with the lap band plus not being able to comsume all the calories that are required for a distance runner.

yesterday B: mocha latte flavored muscle milk L: 1 snack pack of baked cheetos/1 snack pack of sun chips D: cookies and cream flavored muscle milk

I purchase alot of fitness clothes. I find it easy to purchase fitness clothes because I know what I like and what I want them to do. Just like I like buying scrubs for work, I know what I like. When it comes to real clothes I have a small problem with that. Just a couple pairs of jeans and sweaters at a time. I have more shoes of all styles, handbags, fitness clothes, and scrubs, then anything else in my closet.

I had given up wearing makeup even when I was bigger. I would only wear it when I had to go somewhere like doctor's appointments, and things like that. I went finally one day last week just to purchase 1 eyeshadow color, that's all I wanted. The lady offered a complete makeover, so I said sure. I'm so glad I did. I loved how I looked, and it was so simple and easy that I can even do it at home...and I do. Tell that moment I think I was just trying to blend into the background of life. I now look at me and think I'm pretty. My 17 year old daughter calls me hot momma now. My husband didn't like the makeover, to made up for him, but now that I do it myself it's not as cakey and thick as it looked when I got home that day.

My leak was in the port, but they had to shorten my tube and reposition it and the new port because of other problems that I once had in the past.

That's what happened to mine, it was just a slow leak, but it would drive me crazy because I would loose a little weight then gain it back and even extra. I had my port and tube replaced in July of this year. I have had better restriction then I ever did. I don't even remember having this kind of restriction after getting the band in the beginning. It's a real easy surgery, easier and quicker then the whole band surgery. The hard part is the months that they like to take to figure out if it's really a leak, and then of course getting approval with the insurance company to replace the leaking parts. You'll be fine, and my thoughts are with you.

I have the same issue because I only purchase a couple of things to get me through. Like I have 2 pairs of jeans that I like, a couple of long sleeved shirts and that would be it for winter wear. I don't purchase a lot of anything because I know that I will just be another size in a couple of months so what's the point. When I purchased all my nursing scrubs, I bought drawstring pants.

today: B: mocha latte flavored muscle milk L: 1 cup of homemade Turkey chili w/pepper jack cheese and cream cheese D: mocha latte flavored muscle milk

I tease and say that for me to buy a bra I would have to roll them up to put the bra on. Or when i'm bent over and look down at them I feel like someone should just come and milk me...they look like utters...got milk...lol

today L: mocha Latte flavored muscle milk S: 4 mini pretzels S: 1oz slow roasted beef roast D: mocha latte flavored muscle milk I have given up the wanting a TT, that's only because the tummy disappeared when I started running...but I really want new coconuts, because they disappeared also. Loose boobs are not sexy...lol

Thank you for slapping me around and giving me my aha moment. I say that because I see all those camercials and think I should try that or order this, buy that,...You are so right we don't need all those things...we have the best thing ever, and sometimes I think we all forget to use it to our advantage. Really though thanks for waking me up.

Yep out of the walking boot and even ran a couple days last week. Easy runs slowed down the pace and I feel great. Just now the weather here in Indiana is turning cold and I'm very cold blooded and hate trying to exercise let alone move when it's this cold. It must be my loose week because I'm eating all kinds of stupid stuff and have add a couple pounds...I call it water bloat...it will be gone next week. Thanks for asking about the leg, I'm fine just trying now to find my motivation, and trying to figure out how to place me back in the equation of life.

yesterday D: brownie batter flavored muscle milk S: handful of cheese it crackers

I use the powdered muscle milk, I like the rtd (ready to drink) but it's to experiensive. It's not bad there are some flavors that I won't order again-I'm not a fan of the strawberry-it's got seeds in it, my daughter likes it though, but I won't drink it. The lite is 150 calories, the regular is 300. I use the regular.

yesterday B: handful of sun chips L: 5 slices of bacon D: brownie batter flavored muscle milk

today L: sunchips D: brownie batter flavored muscle milk

yesterday L: Toffee covered peanuts D: 5 pieces bacon