And The WOW Moments Keep Coming- 15 Months Out

Ok....let me start out by saying that I am NOT a runner by any means, and have always been one of those who wanted to but couldn't because I was too heavy or just wasn't sure if I could do it. Well.......I can! I have been working back and forth between Turbo Jam (my all-time favorite) and the treadmill. But, noticed a few weeks ago that in order to really warm up on the treadmill, I had to put it at 3.5 for warm up and then get right into 3.8 or even 4.0. So, one day I figured what the hey....let's see if I can do spurts, so I did 1 entire song at 5.0. Found that it was a bit slow, so I bumped it down to 4.0 for an entire song and then up to 5.2 for another song. Cool....I can do this in spurts. So....I did this a few times (about 3-4 times). Last night, though, was totally different.......I get into the 2nd spurt and stayed there for 2 back-to-back songs. It was for about 8 minutes of constant running at 5.2. HOLY CR*P!!!!!!!! It felt GREAT! I didn't feel all out of breath or anything of the sort. I probably could have gone a bit longer had I not been so excited (or the sweat dripping in my face). Ok....I know for the runners out there, you are probably thinking..."ummmm.....ok", but for me...this was a big deal. To be healthy enough to actually do something like this. My fitness goals for this year were to improve what I had already established. To do more sculpting and weight training, but to really improve my cardio. I REALLY want to be strong and healthy when I have my plastics done next winter. I think I'm on the right track for that. And I am offically over my 6 week stall.....in the past 2 days, I have lost 2 pounds, putting me at 141. How cool is that????? That's 122 pounds down, and 4 pounds below MY goal weight. Maybe I will get to the weight my doc put in my chart (135)...who knows. What a GREAT way to start off the New Year! Jill 263 (surgery date)/145(my goal weight)/141 (current weight)

Great job, Jill. That's very inspiring because I just joined the gym (finally) and have been walking on the treadmill, very scared of running. I stay at 3.5 right now and do that for 30 minutes to an hour. I was watching a man run next to me thinking I'll never be able to do that. Now I know that it IS a possibility. Thank you! Amber

Hey...thanks! I want to get a personal trainer to help me set up a good workout plan. Getting strong and sculpted is my goal for this year. Sounds like you are doing great! Keep up the great work! Jill

What a wonderful way to start the new year. Congrats Jill. Courtney

Thanks! Jill

Wow, that is great, Jill. A true inspiration to me.....I need to get out there an at least walk more. You are doing great. Proud of you....Hugs, Betsy

Jill !! I am sooooooooo proud of you !! Have you considered doing the Shamrock Marathon? Do a search on it. I was going to do the 8****il I decided to have the plastics done before Pete was sent out. Keep it up Jill !!! You look awesome !!! Smooooooooooooooooooooooooooches, Dana

8K????? Not this year. Maybe something for the fall that I can work towards. Thanks Sweetie.

WOO HOO!!! You are doing AWESOME!! I have been working out but my resolution is to get myself up to your level of dedication! Congrats on the running...one day, I'll get there! Hopefully in 2007. Christine 253/166/158/134 surgery/current/surgeon's goal/my goal

Thanks, Honey...... How the heck are ya????? Jill