Thanks for clearing that up for me, I lost track. Put me down for 30 miles for that week. Happy New Year in just a little while. Rick

it has been a problem for me since the day I had surgery. Still to this day i can not eat dairy products i tried last night to eat cheese dip and within minutes i was puking my guts up....I would kill to eat a bowl of cereal with milk.

Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone else is having this problem. Up until about 3 months ago, I had no problems what so ever drinking or eating milk products. Now all of a sudden I am experencing what can only be called severe dumping. My blood sugar drops, I get the shakes (really bad), my heart starts racing and i feel like a good barf session would help. This can and usually does last for up to 2 or more hours. So what happened? Is this typical and will it pass or am I just not going to be able to handle milk and will I need to stop drinking/eating dairy and increase my calcium intake? Your thoughts would be MUCH appreciated. Thanks, Pam

Jeani glad to see you check in and know that things are going well! congratulations on your pregnancy, keep us posted on your progress, when are you due?

lets get Jiggy! I gained 2 lbs last week, no exercise isn't a good thing until my foots better I'll have to deal with the gain and then take the bull by the horns! my goals for the new year is to stop with artificial sweeteners, I read a book about how bad they all are and what they do to your body and brain. Having surgery was to lose weight, to me thats only half the battle, so I'm on to the other half, eating right! Of course I eat much less since surgery, but there are days (more now than before) that I can make a better decision with meals than what I am right now. I bought stevia and have been using it, its been used in China and other countries for hundreds of years with no side effects. Its a different taste than sugar or splenda, but if I could adjust to that, I can adjust to this. My other goal this year is to stick to complex, whole grains instead of refined and processed foods. I just started reading a book called "refined to real food" each chapter of food has a chart, almost like a good, better, best foods to eat, hopefully it will open my mind more to better foods to eat Exercise will be the last key for me. Once my foot is 100% I'll be on that treadmill walkin, walkin and eventually running! I downloaded "from couch potato to 5k" and its patiently waiting to be used I'll participate in helping get everyone (and myself) back on track by posting the WDYET post again, hopefully it helps and people join in Maybe we dedicate the Friday motivational post to a weekly progress post to get everyone to come out and let us know how they're doing? I read a great article about cold winter walking and wanted to share.. Cold Weather Walking Winter can be the perfect time to walk off weight, and sticking with your usual exercise routine is one of the best ways to boost your chances of starting the New Year fit and trim. If you've gotten used to walking outdoors in the summer, switching to a different activity for winter can make your weight loss even more of a struggle. Finding a new activity may mean organizing your day differently or doing something that you're not as comfortable with--all during an already chaotic and stressful time. Research shows that people who lose weight and keep it off do so by exercising the equivalent of walking 3 to 4 miles a day. No matter what the weather, they find a way. Walking in the winter offers you a refreshing change of pace. The invigorating cold air can clear your mind and reduce stress, which can be helpful for weight loss. Research shows that stress can increase levels of cortisol, a hormone that may increase appetite and promote fat storage. Getting outside during daylight hours also increases levels of serotonin, a hormone that helps calm cravings. Even if you have to walk slower because of the weather, you may be burning more calories. And trudging through snow or walking into the wind takes more energy. Winter weather requires some special preparation. Keep these tips in mind: Allow at least 10 minutes to warm up. When it's cold, your heart and muscles need more time to get ready. Wear a scarf or mask loosely over your nose and mouth to prevent the sting of icy cold air when you inhale. This is especially important if you have asthma or heart problems. Choose shoes with lugged soles for traction, and buy an inexpensive pair of ski or walking poles to help keep your balance. (The poles will also help you burn extra calories because your upper body is getting a workout too.) Take your workout indoors if you'd be risking frostbite (temperatures around -20 degrees F, including any wind-chill), if it's icy, or if you'd encounter dangerous traffic. High-tech synthetic fabrics make a big difference in comfort; they're worth the investment. You'll be much happier and more energized if you're warm and dry instead of cold and wet!