I just have to say...

Damn I knew I messed something up.  I let 5Ks turn into Tris and then 10K to half. 

Hey Jennifer,

Hope you make a home here! This board is full of doers and not Sayers.... Some people think that success and WLS only revolve around sugar free this, reduced calorie that, this brand of supplement, this "bariatric friendly" meal...blah blah blah. I read a shirt a couple weeks back that summed it up.... "I am on a diet... It's called running" welcome and I we look forward to watching you reach your goals. Now SIGN UP FOR A RACE ALREADY

Welcome , and you will inspire us as well !
Give it all you got and we are here to support .... that's it .... no bull just support !

I'm soooo glad I clicked on your post!!! I definitely needed to hear everything that was said to you. I'm going to claim all that encouragement for myself! I have just started getting serious about fitness rather than just weight loss. I'm going to take the advice given you and sign up for my first 5k! Good luck to you, Jennifer!

Wow! See, I knew you guys were awesome! I smiled the entire time I was reading these posts...and i can't wait untill hubby gets home so I can show him.

I'm gonna do it! Today, I will find a 5k in my area and sign up for it. Phew, I'm a little nervous just typing that. The most I've done so far is 1.35 miles on the treadmill, but I figure if I don't worry about how FAST I finish the 5k, I CAN DO IT! I'll start a new post when I have the details for it.

Oh, my. I'm kinda nervous.

if you weren't nervous, you wouldn't be taking on a new challenge.  Nerves are good - they tell you that you are pushing yourself a little further!  GO FOR IT!

Oh, I love that! I'm going to remember that one. It's about time I do something that makes me nervous! Thanks for those words, Sue. ~Christy

welcome!  can't wait to hear about your journey to your first 5K... the best part is when you finish your first race and think back to all the hours you spent getting ready for it.  the race is truly the reward and the it's all about the journey.  best of luck!

Everyone here is so nice because of the endorphins!!  This is by far my favorite board.  Ever notice we NEVER see those "I've gained all my weight back" posts on this board????  Could all this EXERCISE be why?????  Hmmmm.....

I try to preach this over and over on the other boards and beat into the newbies heads that they better get off their butts if they want a long term fix...............

Yall have an awesome weekend--I'm off to help some of the folks affected by the tornadoes last week.......many parts of our state look like bombs went off--very sad.  I can't do much but I can at least cook so I'm taking food to a little town where the only thing left is one church.  If you pray, please send some prayers to Alabama..........too many are suffering.

Kim

Kim, that's so wonderful of you...I'm sure a home cooked meal will feel like a bit o' heaven for those folks. Hope you come back inspired!