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I actually live further west, Bend, OR. I found a Tri training group - their website looks pretty serious, know for sure I am not there yet! I will definitely look into their offerings and see if they have something for beginners! They sponsor a Tri in July - I think I might just sign up as a motivator to get it done, I am pretty sure that will give me plenty of time to be ready to do it! Ahhh! I wrote it down, so now I have to follow through! That is always good for me.

Kathy~ Sounds like you had a great trip! What fun to turn some heads and hear such positive comments from you colleagues. Lyn~ Congrats on the job! Carol~ Go for it. It will be a fun experience and you can walk if you need to. I did my first 5K several weeks before I actually finished the program and I found the whole experience to be great and motivating! I am off to do a trail run today. Should be fun! Just keeping an eye on the weather don't want it to be too muddy - we had some rain last night and this morning, it is supposed to clear off by 12 - hope so! DH and I are going together, of course we will run seperately most of the way but should have some time together. He has his short 4mi today, so he said he would mark the trail for the 1.5 turn around for me, that way we should finish about the same time, well in theory! It should be fun to get out on the trails and not just road run!

This week: 197, need two more to hit Valentine goal! Hope I can get there, I had a .5 fill this week.

Today: B: greek yogurt, blueberries L: greek yogurt, 2 ritz crackers D: tortilla chips, black bean dip, salsa, cheese

Suzanne~ WTG! You will love the podcasts, they were really helpful to get through the program!

I waited until today to post here! Today is the my 6mos Bandiversary! Yeah! I am a very happy bandster! I have lost 70lbs My BMI is down to a 31 from a 41 I am wearing size 16 from a tight 22 I ran my first 5K in Dec (39.4) I will run my 2nd 5K in March (goal: 35 or less) I have more energy I am excited to see what the next 6mos bring! Go August All-Stars! We are half way through our first year! Woo Hoo!

Hey Jessi! I had Dr. Archer do my Realize Band on Aug. 5, 08. We are about 1 month apart. You will love this site, it is very helpful and full of great information, as well as support. Do you reside in Bend?

Gilta~ I agree with Steve, maybe you need to schedule a fill a little sooner. I don't know if it is a driving situation or not, but sounds like that might give you a bit more restriction and help you get back on track. Can you go back to tracking your food? I know that when I get away from that piece, little bites here and little bites there always seem to sneak their way into my mouth. Do you track online or on paper? I usually track online, but sometimes I just can't get to it. So I bought a small purse calendar that is dedicated to my exercise and food, that way I have no excuses! Also, you might want to start measuring again. I think we are all at the half way point, feeling a bit to comfortable and just need those reminders of what we are eating. I know you can get back on track, you have come this far, it is time to refocus and get to it!

That is great that you have a Tri club. I haven't found anything like that here. I will have to do some more digging. I just can't believe that they don't have anything like that in Bend - it is the meca of outdoor sports!

Renewed~Glad to hear that you are feeling well! 33 staples, wow! Georgia~Did the dr have any other explanations or some way to find out why you would be losing fluid? That is a bit bothersome. Hope you get some restriction! I had a bad run on Monday, lifted today, hoping my run is better tomorrow. The weather was definitely a lot warmer than it has been, wondering if that could have something to do with it. We have had unseasonably warm weather this week - it was 62 today, we usually never go above 40 this time of year!

Mac~ You are amazing! That is quick! I am pretty sure I am getting a bike for my b-day. I have been trying to find a used one and get a decent price. I am sure it is best to do your bike on the road, but how much did you do in the gym?

B: nothing L: tortilla chips, co-jack cheese, blackbean dip D: Tortilla, ref beans, meat, cheese, lettuce, salsa S: Apple, peanut butter

MacMadame~ How long did it take you to train for your first Tri? I am just trying to get a time frame for training and figure out what I can/can't do realistically. I have the running down and worked into my schedule. I am going to start biking and swimming in March. My students have their big State competition at the end of Feb, and I figured trying to fit anything else on my plate right now would be overwhelming!

kathy~ Have a good trip! Thanks for the info. I am running close to 3miles at home. I figured if I kept adding minutes, I could add a longer run once or twice a week.

Accountess~ Hang in there. It looks like you are approaching this with the right attitude! Keep up the good work; eat well and exercise and you will get through this bump in the road!

Start: 205 Current: 199 Down: 6lbs Goal: 195 If I work hard the next two weeks, I think I can do it! I have a fill this coming Thursday, that might give me a boost!

Well, I still have a one in front of the number, but I am up one pound this week. Last week: 198 This week: 199

B: 1/4 cup vanilla yogurt & 6 grapes, tea w/honey L: 1/2 cup greek yogurt w/blueberries S: 1/4 cup guacamole and tortilla chips D: 5 oz chk breast, marinara and moz sprinkled on top S: 1 choc chip cookie

I finished the 9 weeks! Now What???? I was planning on adding 2 min more to my runs next week. Not sure where to go from here. Do you find it better to run for a set time or to run for miles? I have a 5K coming up in March, so I was going to have my DH drop me off 3.1 from the house and run home for practice. Of course it will be hilly and the race in March won't have that much of an elevation change, so I figure if I can make it at home, I can make it on race day! Any suggestions?

Whosya~ My DH was really skeptical about getting the Wii, now I have to kick him off it so the kids and I can use it! He has been doing yoga since we got it at Christmas time and he is now kicking my butt on the poses! Wii is really fun for the whole family!

Stayed the same this week. But I am happy with that! Still have a one in front of the number and I did not gain! WTG for those that lost weight! Keep up the good work.

Brad it does feel good! Sometimes I see myself walking by in the mirror and wonder who that gal is! LOL! The best part is being able to be active again.

Amy~ You can do this! Just think, you are starting to feel better and able to get back to your exercise. The weight will start coming off! We are all here for you, so stay in touch and let us know how you are doing!

B: oatmeal, honey, cinnamon L: 2 oz chicken breast, 1 oz cottage cheese S: Peanut butter pretzels (10) D: slice of deli ham, slice of swiss cheese S: apple with peanut butter 30min Wii Yoga Gotta watch the peanut butter - love the stuff lately!

Kathy~ You will be thrilled. I was so excited when I sat down on the plane and could put down the tray and even pull it back to me! It is great how such little things can make us feel so good.