Walking...

Hi to all my OH friends, I have been using my treadmill to walk for my exercise. I am at a speed of 2 MPH and am walking 1/3 of a mile. I try to up the distance every day. I think I'll keep the speed where it is for right now. It really feels good. Today, I'm going for a job interview. I have applied at several places and this is my first interview. I have no idea what the job is, but if I don't think I'll like it then I don't have to take it! LOL I guess that's one of the nice things about being retired--you can work for the fun of it because you don't have a family at home depending on the income. I'm glad I'm past that part of my life. I got up this a.m. and put on clothes I haven't been able to wear for years. The blouse is one I used to wear 9 years ago when I was working in an office. I couldn't believe it fit or that I even kept it. And it fits well. It's not even too tight or even semi-tight. My DH was amazed, too! I'm going to have to go through my clothes and get rid of all the 4X that's hanging there and taking up space. Can hardly wait! I was weighing every day, but couldn't handle the disappointment of fluctuating back and forth. So I decided I'd weigh every Monday a.m. and it will truly show my progress. Something I have been doing and find it to be very helpful is writing in a journal every day. I put everything in it that I'm feeling, hoping for, and want to know about. A very special friend of mine suggested this and it really seems to help me through the day. She said it would be fun to reread after I reach my goal weight and I think she's right! Some days are better than others, but that's the point of a journal--tell it like it is! I started mine on the day of surgery. You new post-ops might want to do something like this too. Well, I wish everyone a wonderful day and all God's richest blessings. Love, Linda

Linda that is what i put in my profile . of course if you dont want for every one to read all about what you think i guess you woudnt want to put it in there. lol. Jan

Linda, It's great to see you doing so well!! I am ready to start taking walks as soon as I see Dr. H. Tomorrow and he says it's ok. I'm still on the no lifing over 10 pounds, no walking long distance and all that. Keep up the good work!!! Brenda

Surgery Dates of Aug 1oth, 14th & 17th.... AND LOOK AT YOU THREE....YOU all inspire us.... Would you have ever thought you'd be this much better this soon? Tell us PRE-Surgies what you like to: drink taste wear do and what you've tried and HATED It could be fun to see.... S

ok, I will take you up on this. I like to drink my protein shake for breakfast on the way to work. I like to taste sweet things but since surgery I use Splenda to bake all things and make us desserts that way. Banana bread, sugar free cheese cake, and sugar free peanut butter cookies. I love frui****ermelon, and cantalope and bananas. I have been enjoying wearing clothes I never thought I could wear. Had to give a lot away because I waited too long to try them on. Thought I was still too fat. Boy was I shocked that they were too big. LOL When I am not gardening, working, cleaning, weeding garden, doing church work or on CP, I like to just sit and knit. Sounds boring I know, but it is a rare occassion. I love to cook and bake also. Have a great day. Coette