Gym Is Open (Thursday)

Well, I had the wonderful experience of dragging my butt out of bed and making it to the gym at 5:30 am to find that no one showed up to open the gym.  It was lightly raining, but, I still decided to walk for 2.5 miles in the neighborhood to get something in.  It was quite beautiful and once I started walking the rain ceased.  The birds were all chirping....I love this time of year. What did you do to move your body today? Lori

15 mins arm weight training 30 mins elliptical

It's a pretty day here, too.  I think it's in the low 60s.  The weather is supposed to be nice and warm this weekend (80!), and I'm unable to take full advantage of it.  No rec center for me until my follow-up appt, but I am walking around the house.  I also had to walk outside briefly and tell the little neighbor guys not to ride their bike in the middle of the street.  We live on a hill, and cars zoom down the street without paying attention to what might be in the street. I didn't want to see John and Zak pancaked on the road in front of my house.  I told them they were making me sad riding their bike in the road, and they needed to stay on the sidewalk.  I must have taken all the fun out of it, because I don't see them outside now.  Does that make me a mean old lady?  I'm doing pretty well post-op.  The drain was full yesterday, but I think it's already stopped draining today.  I took a Vicodin last night, but I don't need any pain meds today.  I'm back on my vitamins and eating and drinking, so I think things are progressing nicely.  No showering til the drain comes out next Friday (peeyew!), so I need to go get some of those no rinse bathing wipes, otherwise, I'll stink worse than French cheese!  Kix

Hi Lori,  Well I haven't felt like going to the gym for the last couple of days but i have been going. I did the elliptical for 55 min and treadmill for 20min. I am just having a problem with the stupid scale not moving or on the weekend  gaining weight and fighting all week to get it back off. That is what has been happening to me for the last couple of weeks. I need to pay closer attention to my fluid intake on the weekend I know that is part of the problem. Last friday I saw 302 and was so happy then the weekend cam and I was back up to 308 come monday morning. Now it is Thursday and I am just now seeing 303 I was happy but you know as I look in the mirror I see a new person who is quit beautiful well to me. I am trying to get past the scale and start look at the clothing size in stead. I am now in a levi size 24 and some 20's which is a far cry from the 32-34's I wore last year. I still feel sad that the weight hasn't just few off like other who were over400 pounds. However I am glad I am not there anymore and oneday I will be under 300 one day soon.  Lorraine

Good Morning! I went to the pool this morning for 1 hour of water aerobics, and will be going again tonight at 6.  I was unable to go yesterday because of some appointments. I miss going! I need another bathing suit, the clorine has gotten to one of mine, and the fabric is shredding.