May 15th exercise post

I'm baaack! Had a wonderful conference. Walking ALOT and shopped ALOT! Didn't lose any weight but feel good about all the walking. How did you all do last week? Did you move your butts??? I had my MRI this morning so I won't be taking a lunch today. But.... starting tomorrow.... I am going to get back on my walking kick. I haven't been able to do it for a couple of weeks because of this that and the other. I am hoping it will get my weight loss going again. I have my 9-month check up next week and want to be down at least 100lbs by then. I am 4 lbs away. So what are you going to do to move your butts today? It's supposed to be in the 80's here in Whatcom County! I might get some exercise this evening by washing my truck. It's dirrrty! Take care of yourselves! Lori 281/185/140ish

You look AWESOME Lori! Good on you for moving, posting, inspiring and doing so well! I've picked up training since the weather started warming up. I went over to Spokane and ran the Bloomsday. Loved it! I usually run (3-5 miles) twice a week and bike (5-20 miles) twice a week. I use gas prices to give me reasons to go places by foot or bike. I've been avoiding the pool - last year it was my favorite workout. Not this year! Perhaps once we are in the open water if my interest is rekindled! I sure hope so. I've manage to inspire my hubby to ride with me on some biking events. My daughter too - we're hoping to do a triathlon together this year. It feels good to impact others with something other than a fattening meal, you know?! Next weekend I am doing the Haul Ash... a 40 mile (FLAT!) roundtrip ride from the Redhook Ale Brewery in Woodinville to the Red Door Ale House in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood. Participating events gives my workouts purpose and makes them FUN! I workout with a group of ladies - several of us are WLS patients. It's a fabulous experience. Thanks for posting on a great topic - keep it up! Blessings! Nancy Medial RNY 09/16/04 276/137/138 (below goal - HA! by a pound!)

Nancy!!! So nice to "see" you again! Thanks for the wonderful compliments. You are doing so well and I am always checking for updates from ya! I am so proud of you for how far you have come. I can only hope I do as well as you! You are truly an inspiration to me! Lori

You are doing awesome, Lori. This is a journey not just to shed the pounds but deal with our relationship with food, to learn how to be different - permanently. You keep up the battle and continued changes (in all regards) WILL happen! Keep moving your body! Give it time to adjust. I am sure you will reach your goal! Oh! Today's exercise plan - I am riding the Interurban trail with a friend. She has lost 40lbs on her own while supporting me thru my WLS journey. She is still MO but is training to do the Danskin Triathlon!! How is that for inspirational!? There's been talk of getting in the pool today instead of biking. I need a better attitude! Hugs, Nan

WOW, you guys both look great! What an inspiration to those of us at the beginning of our WL journeys. Lori, I am glad you are back. I missed you. I tried one day to keep up the post, but I think everyone expects you to do it! I sort of got off my routine by going to California on Friday, so I am a few days and miles behind-- I did walk quite a bit in San Francisco on Saturday and then gardened for an hour yesterday. Tomorrow I will be back walking again! Love this warm weather! Gotta make sure I stay hydrated though! I find I am forgetting to drink enough water until it is too late. Well have a great week! I am headed south of the border on Thursday for my follow-up, and then my daughter and I will spend Friday at Sea World! Looking forward to it. Kelly

Thanks Kelly! I appreciate you trying to keep the post going! I find that sometimes I only get a couple of responses but I hope everyone at least reads it! Cindy is going down to TJ on the 9th of June, all alone. Her ex was gonna go but now he isn't. She wants me to go but I don't think I can. I just pray that she is ok and everything goes smoothly. Thanks bunches for contacting her. I reaaallly appreciate it! Lori