Exercise
I just got back from my evening jog. I'm up to running for about an hour now, which amounts to about 5 miles at my tortoise's pace, but I can do it without stopping to walk. The weather gave us a nice break today-it got up to 70 or so today, which is rare this time of year here. The mosquitoes aren't out just yet (maybe later in the week, lol), so it was a great jog through the neighborhood. So many ppl had their backyard grills going-the smells were heavenly. I shuffled my way past the college campus which is about 4 blocks north of our house (dh is a prof) and actually got a "HellOO" from a cute college guy (you know, hello with stress on the second syllable-something I haven't heard for 12 or more years). It made me giggle and lightened my step a bit for the next mile or so. There were tons of ppl outside, walking dogs, riding bikes, rollerblading, going for walks. I passed a woman headed in the opposite direction who must have weighed what I did this time last year. She was out for a walk and while she said hello back to me, she did it with a certain...something...bitterness?...that was a HUGE acknowledgement of the fact that I was jogging and must look really, well, skinny to her.
I never in a million years would have imagined that I would have come so very far in such a short time. I used to dream (and laugh ruefully) about running a marathon for Neurofibromatosis (www.ctf.org) for my daughter, but I never thought I would really be ABLE to run even ONE mile, never mind 5 without stopping to walk. I struggle every single day with my eating habits; I am a failure of sorts when it comes to self-discipline over what I eat, but I am a success when it comes to exercise.
Thank G-d for this surgery and praise to my surgeon and this website for helping me know that it WAS for me and for liberating me from my miserable achy existence. Thank you to each and every one of you for posting. Even when I'm just lurking, it helps me to know how incredibly varied our experiences can be and how very similar they are at the same time. It's nice to read (and remember) what I SHOULD be eating, and at the same time it's nice to read that others also are flawed. It's so helpful to read that so many of us have reached a plateau or a stall for this little part of our journey-I know that we will move beyond it soon.
Hugs,
Susan
OH MY. This was just supposed to be an exercise shout-out, not my personal testimony. Anyone else get movin today?
Hey Susan, You are doing great!!!!!! I went to my personal trainer last night and he literally worked my butt off. I do have to increase my Cardio though. I will go tonight and run on the treadmill at the gym. Your story is such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing!
Take Care,
Christine
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Susan,
I share your story almost to the T except I exercise at the gym. Almost 7 dyas a week for about an hour and a half each day. I too struggle with the eating habits but boy do I exercise. I start off on the eliptical for 40 minutes burning about 314 calories then I move on to doing the weight machines (sometimes take an hour yoga or pilates class). Then I move on to the pool and do 4 laps. Then its in the jacuzzi and sauna, shower and I'm through and boy do I feel great too. I am wearing a size 8 and these pants are beginning to hang on me so I will soon be off to a size 6. I think because I have always been good at exercising, I don't have the excess skin problems of others. I was 11 months out yesterday and this morning I woke up to a new low of 146 pounds. I too am so grateful everyday for this surgery. Keep up the good work and good run!
Sherri
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