Hi Pam~ You must be sooo frustrated with not knowing what is going on. I'm glad that the pain is less, that's a praise! And, have some fun while trying to put on the lbs. I think I would be able to accomplish that with no problem! I'm still trying to take off these last 15 lbs. Hey, by the way, how are your new "girls" and arm surgery? Are you completely happy with how everything has healed? Your pics look fab!! Keep us posted on how things progress, and if you find out what the issue is. Hugs, Kerri

Everything came back negative. That's GREAT but I have to admit that I'm disappointed just a little because that means I have no answer for what's going on with me. *sigh* The pain is still there....but it is a very low intensity and has been low like this for a few days. I'm not sure what to do at this point. Maybe I should just keep taking the Prevacid and wait n see? I am negative for Hpylori...so that's not the issue.... I just don't know. I'm trying to focus on puttin a few pounds ON (that's a switch!) just in case it does come back real bad and I end up very sick or in surgery. I just think I would feel safer with a little extra weight to sustain me in an emergency. This whole episode has made me so leery. Hugs, Pam

Kerri~ FABULOUS!!! You look AMAZING!!! I really like that leather outfit - too cool!! Gosh, every time I read your profile, I want to have your engery and drive! You are such a good role model. I wish you and all my OH buddies a safe, happy, healthy and blessed New Year! Love Pam

Hi Sharyn~ You run more than I do!!!! When starting to train, a marathon coach taught me to do interval training for distance. I do a 3:1 ratio, 3 walking to 1 jogging. I coudn't do 5 min of jogging if I wanted to!!!! For the actual race, or distances over 10 mi., I do 4:1. You do NOT need to be able to run/jog the race to be able to complete it. With your race in April, you have plenty of time for training. I can email you a training schedule if you'd like~ what to do each weekend, etc. Like I said, I had a guy from the CA board help me out~ he trains people to complete marathons and his advice helped me greatly. I think at this point, I would start trying to up your distances. How far are you going in that 30 min.? I completely, 100% believe you can do the 1/2 marathon in April, even if you hadn't been doing ANY training yet. You still have plenty of time. Let me know if you'd like for me to help you with a schedule. Take care and keep up the great work! Hugs, Kerri

Good for you Sharyn~ I've got severe cramps and am not going to be doing much today! I am getting my protein drink in, though. 4 weeks and counting until the next half marathon~ I'll be running my bootie off within the next few days to crank up the training. I haven't done more than 8 mi. since my last one~ yikes!! Going to the gym is a great way to start the new year. Keep it up!! Hugs, Kerri