It's telling that I check this forum first now
I am almost 8 months out from lap band and have been successful in my book - 89 pounds as of this morning. Have 40+/- to go to personal goal. But as the weight loss has slowed, I have found it necessary to focus on what I can absolutely control (going to the gym on strength days) and a goal that is not measured by a number on the scale (completing c25k). I am also trying to switch my concentration to training for maintenance - having a good exercise routine in place before I get there.
Because I have become more focused on the exercise, my interests have shifted to fitness and training rather than eating and sweating the scales. WooHoo. Hence, I check this forum first. So, please keep posting, and I'll keep learning.
Don't get me wrong. I am still following band rules for eating religiously - low fat and carbs, at least 64 ounces water, high protein, and vitamin and calcium supplements. It's just that my time is spent somewhere else.
Anne
Because I have become more focused on the exercise, my interests have shifted to fitness and training rather than eating and sweating the scales. WooHoo. Hence, I check this forum first. So, please keep posting, and I'll keep learning.
Don't get me wrong. I am still following band rules for eating religiously - low fat and carbs, at least 64 ounces water, high protein, and vitamin and calcium supplements. It's just that my time is spent somewhere else.
Anne
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Dan Benintendi - OH Support Group Leader
www.trimywill.com
www.swimfromobesity.com
www.trimywill.blogspot.com
Support Group: www.obesityhelp.com/group/Post_Op_PRs/
I hear ya Anne!
This is pretty much the only forum I've been on religiously since my one yr. in February. I think you hit the nail on the head. The focus changes..... Welcome aboard!
Hugs,
Kathy
This is pretty much the only forum I've been on religiously since my one yr. in February. I think you hit the nail on the head. The focus changes..... Welcome aboard!
Hugs,
Kathy
Every morning in Africa
It knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed.
Every morning inAfrica
It knows that it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve.
It doesn't matter whether you're a lion or a gazelle
when the sun comes up you'd better be running.
RNY 2/9/09 Buh bye Gallbladder 8/28/09; 100% EWL (181 lbs.) on 2/19/10;
It knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed.
Every morning in
It knows that it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve.
It doesn't matter whether you're a lion or a gazelle
when the sun comes up you'd better be running.
RNY 2/9/09 Buh bye Gallbladder 8/28/09; 100% EWL (181 lbs.) on 2/19/10;
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First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
Nice job, Anne.
It's true that the focus changes. The real challenge is realizing that it's life changes for better health in the long run. The weight loss is good, but the real issue is forming the best habits that contribute to better health for the rest of our lives. That's why I exercise.
You're doing wonderfully. Keep up the good work!
Linn
It's true that the focus changes. The real challenge is realizing that it's life changes for better health in the long run. The weight loss is good, but the real issue is forming the best habits that contribute to better health for the rest of our lives. That's why I exercise.
You're doing wonderfully. Keep up the good work!
Linn
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