Exercise Challenge! Go for the Gold!

[JulieNYC 4]

Got in 4 miles this morning. 5 tomorrow, then 22 this weekend. Funny how easy 4 or 5 miles is now. I'd actually rather run farther because I don't get the juice until mile 7 or 8. Anyway, I'm on track for Oct. so far....

[guysis 0]

Julie - This old grammy feels for you - you are going thru a lot of pain (to the young body and mind)..............but, just think how wonderful that you "found" this at your young age - some might have been "wasted" (on being overweight and not living thru those young wonder years like all the normalies) - but kiddo - there's so much more coming for you - Thank G.. you'll get to live the rest in comfort and joy! In our next lives maybe we'll be 5'9" and 120 #'s just naturally................not sure I believe in all that next life, so I'm content (most times) to know that I'll be a somewhat thin Grammy for the rest of my years! Sounds like your Dad is giving good advice - take the weight of today and start to live with it - like you said you know you're in for at least these next 2 surgeries - pounds will come off with each and you can re-evaluate each time. After all that talk the last couple of months for me - I think I'm going to finally accept the 170ish #'s (way too overweight for a normal 5'3 er)....................but, so much better for a 70ish grammy who has never been "normal". I give in. Now on to life in my normal lane! I think maybe it will be a big lift off my brain - to just go with it!

Had a fun couple of days with the girls at the beach.......stormy, but pretty............

Our in -law is still fighting his cancer - but I think nearing his end............it's been very hard on the kids and grandkids.....we still don't know exactly when we'll be traveling down to Sacramento.

[Boo 3]

It sounds like you are doing a bit better, Julie. It is tough when the surgeon is a relative. (for both of you) Don't read too much into his reactions. This is about what you want and what you are willing to go through. You have already proved that you totally go after what you want, regardless of the pain or sacrifice (marathons, weight-loss, law school, ps...) I have complete faith in you and your amazing body's ability to heal. You will be so thrilled in a few weeks.

I weighed myself this morning and was shocked...in a bad way. I have gained 5 pounds since I was unfilled. Just that little bit of extra/normal meals packed on really fast. It has only been two weeks. Well, I will have to get serious fast, or I'll be adding a bit of a fill. It is a tough call. I need my medication, yet I need to be filled. This insatiable hungry feeling is just a nuisance!

[JulieNYC 4]

Oh Boo. Mental hug for the 5 lbs. If you attack it right now, it should come back off easily. You know how it is -- when you gain, if you take it right off it comes off quickly, but if you let it stay on, you have to fight.

I know you'll find the right balance in terms of your fill/medication. This is so hard.

I hate maintenance. I don't understand it. I bought scrambled eggs and hashbrowns this morning -- guess my mind said "well, I'm not trying to lose weight so I can have this." Ate literally 2 bites and my body reminded me I have a band and that hashbrowns make it uncomfortable. I guess there's comfort in that!

[DeltaDawn 0]

geez... I was just typing for 15 minutes and lost it all!!!

so, this will not be as long. I can see we are all going through struggles as we near our goals. How the heck do we do maintenance? I have never been at goal, so I have never in my life maintained. Any ideas???

Sorry this is short... where did that post go?

I had a good run with speed training yesterday, and tomorrow is a 10 km (my taper back week).

I am in Montreal again, and can't wait to get home!!1

Bye,

Dawn

Banded April 4th, 2006

Montreal

358/159/148

[JulieNYC 4]

How the heck do we do maintenance? I have never been at goal, so I have never in my life maintained.

I'm sooooooo with you, Dawn. Maintenance? How boring. Where are the rewards? Where are the compliments? Where is the satisfaction that comes from watching the scale go down (or even the disappointment of when it doesn't -- it's still an extreme emotion, which must be what I'm looking for).

Hmmm. Maybe I'm onto something. Maybe I can still get weekly (or, eventually monthly) rewards for myself for maintaining within a certain weight range. That might work as a transition. I hope, one day, weight won't be a central focus at all, but maybe there's a way to leave maintenance within the framework of weight loss, so that the shift is less of a shock.

[Boo 3]

Hey, maintenance is not so bad. The thrill of seeing the pounds fly off is not there, but the compliments continue. Also, your body is going to adjust and move things around, so people think you are still losing.

UGH!!! I will get these extra pounds off. It is weird that the biggest change has been my chest. Now that bought all new bras, I'm billowing out of them. (I don't like it) Thanks for the hugs and pep talks!!!!!!! I needed that.:cry

Being unfilled is good and bad. I've been able to eat loads of vegetables and salads. The real fibrous foods go right on down. So for feeling a bit deprived, I now feel that I am building up my storehouse of nutrients. And I'm able to eat things that I have only dreamed of eating.

The bad is that just from eating full meals, I feel like I could pack it all back on in a year. I feel like if I take too full of a breath, I'll gain weight. (So much for thinking that my willpower could prevail over stomach hunger ):faint:

I'll be checking my calendar for a fill appointment!!!

:help:

Boo

[JulieNYC 4]

Now that bought all new bras, I'm billowing out of them. (I don't like it)

Believe me Boo, the opposite problem (which I have) is no fun either! I've been looking at breast implants. Not for the immediate future, but for once my body settles if my B-cups get any smaller!

How's your running? I don't feel like I have a grasp on your running/injuries, etc. I feel out of touch and I don't like it!

[Boo 3]

Believe me Boo, the opposite problem (which I have) is no fun either! I've been looking at breast implants. Not for the immediate future, but for once my body settles if my B-cups get any smaller!

How's your running? I don't feel like I have a grasp on your running/injuries, etc. I feel out of touch and I don't like it!

Sorry, I haven't been reporting much about my running for a few reasons. One is that I have discovered a very treacherous hike in the hills above my house. There is a breathtaking view of Los Angeles and even the ocean from up there. It is an activity that I can do with a friend. The other reason is that I have not been running more than twice a week. Since getting hurt, I have been healing between runs. And now I'm really in denial about gaining some weight and being unfilled. All the more reason to run more frequently and push harder.

It is time for me to really move ahead, but I'm a bit out of the groove. I need to either hire a trainer or find a friend to run with. (I will do it on my own, but I am at a point where I am getting bored of myself.) The friends that I have run with are all slower than me and it is fun, but not motivating. (They get motivated, but I have to slow way down and walk frequently.) I don't mean to be a snob because any exercise is better than nothing. And I am no MARATHON RUNNER! Hahaha! (Not yet, that is)

Anyway, you are free to get on my case to get my rear in gear!

[JulieNYC 4]

Well, Boo, why AREN'T you a marathon runner? Now if it's just not a goal you have, that's totally acceptable. Not everyone wants that. But if you think you CAN'T do it, that's just not true. Anyone who can run 3 miles can do a beginner marathon training program. Having just finished mine on Saturday, I can tell you, it's just not that hard. 12 weeks ago, I thought 5 miles was like the longest run ever -- now I run 22 and crave more!

Anyway, you're definitely doing the right thing healing between runs, given your injury. What happened to you, exactly, to get injured?

Is there a local runners' club you can join? They usually have pace groups that do long runs on the weekends, so you know you'll have people that run truly at your speed. Again, I have the opposite problem from you (in that I'm the slow one in any given group).

As for me, I'm gaga over this new guy and it's all I can think about. Not too healthy as it's only been a week. Trying to stay calm and not act 15. It's fun though!

:Banane35:

[guysis 0]

Julie - go "gaga" - oh to be young and gaga - you lucky kid you! Have fun.

Boo - I'll kick your tush! But, I need a kick back! Don't know why but, I've been lethargic the past couple of weeks.......still getting in our walks, but the gym has not seen this face or tush in a week or so! My weight is up a few more #'s (I'm up almost 10 pounds from my lowest).............I had an appt for a check and possible fill today (to check if I possibly have a leak)........had to cancel because Alan and I are off to Sacramento to go to my Daughter-in-law's Dad Memorial Service................the poor man finally passed away from his horrible cancer fight. The past few weeks have been hard on Alan and I - we really loved this man - he was a great guy and it was hard for us to hear about how much he suffered.........think it's hitting close to home - the growing older thing.

You all have a great rest of the week - we'll be home on Sat eve and I'll check in.

[JulieNYC 4]

Betty, I'm so sorry about your DIL's father. Cancer really isn't a reflection on the aging process, so don't let that get you down, ok? I'm relieved that his fight is finally over and that your family can begin the process of remembering the good times with him. That's always a comfort when enough time passes to remember the good times without that flash of pain.

I'm nursing a bit of an ankle injury. It's an old break from 4th grade, but it's been aching since my 22 miles on Sat. So I'm sitting here with ice on it as a precaution. I'm just going to be careful for a couple of days -- maybe skip a couple of short runs and rest more. I keep telling myself this is going to be FINE.

[DeltaDawn 0]

Betty.... our thoughts are with you.

Julie you are going to be fine! I remember freaking out about hurting myself in the spring.

I have been crazy busy at work so I haven't been on line much.

I'll update you later.

Dawn

Banded April 4, 2006

Montreal

358/159/148

[JulieNYC 4]

Ankle still bad. Taking advil and icing it. Not going to un until Sunday, if then. Worried.

[Boo 3]

Betty, I'm so sorry. Someday they will find a cure. Too many friends have been lost. Hugs:girl_hug:

Julie...Ohhhh dearrr! Let's hope against a stress fracture. I thought I had one, until I found out it was shinsplints (a few years ago). That is one reason why I don't feel comfortable with the super long distances. I want to be in the 40's before I attempt anything longer than 10 miles. But I don't think I'll get to the 40's until I up the distance.

So these are the reasons I am NOT a marathon runner (YET):

1. Time

2. Pain

3. Desire

We'll see, my mind is not completely against the idea. 10K feels really good to me.