X-Post, next skating competition in San Diego 3 weeks away
Well, I decided at the last minute (signed up on the deadline day) to compete at the California State Winter Games in San Diego. This meant that I only had a little over 3 weeks to practice my new program. I have moved up a level, and I feel rushed. If I do place in the top 3, I will have earned the right to compete at the national competition next year.
What does this have to do with my VSG? Well, without the gift of my VSG, competitive recreational figure skating would not be possible. Now for those who may read this who are newer, the surgery alone will not get you to goal. It takes a solid food and excercise plan. If you are pre-op, post op, or vet, find something you love to stay active, and just do it.
high weight 230 start of journey weight 217 surgery weight 191 current weight 138
I am in awe of your guts and accomplishments. Best wishes in following your dreams.
Do you compete with ISI? What level? My daughter has a competition today!
37 y/o female 5'8" HW 355 consult 329 SW (3/7/2014)301 CW 168 goal 170
M1- 26 M2- 14 M3- 15 M4 -13 M5 -16 M6-12 M7-2 M8-5 M9-6 M10-8 M11-1 M12-5 M13-10 Goal reached 4/5/15 total lost 187 lbs total; 133 in the 13 months since surgery
That's great! Good for you. She is at freestyle 3. She is 13. She didn't do that well today. Last month she got a 1st, 2nd and 3rd. She has some carb addiction issues and her weight has gone up again-and her power has gone down. But she is very good and I apparently have had her jumping with skates that don't support jumps. Oops. I just hope she sticks with it. It is a fun skill to have!
37 y/o female 5'8" HW 355 consult 329 SW (3/7/2014)301 CW 168 goal 170
M1- 26 M2- 14 M3- 15 M4 -13 M5 -16 M6-12 M7-2 M8-5 M9-6 M10-8 M11-1 M12-5 M13-10 Goal reached 4/5/15 total lost 187 lbs total; 133 in the 13 months since surgery
Oh that carb monster can be such a pain. Hopefully she can get it under some control and stick with skating. I wish I would have at her age. As for skates, talk to her coach and a tech at a good pro shop to get her upgraded. Yes, it will be expensive, but good equipment can make such a big difference. Tell her that I said train hard and good luck at the next competition. Let me know how it goes.
high weight 230 start of journey weight 217 surgery weight 191 current weight 138
She skated beautifully today-1st in both performances. I do get skates fitted at a pro shop. She had been in the $200 range skates and should apparently be in the $500. Since her feet are still growing, I split the difference for the $350 ones.
Keep me posted on your events!
37 y/o female 5'8" HW 355 consult 329 SW (3/7/2014)301 CW 168 goal 170
M1- 26 M2- 14 M3- 15 M4 -13 M5 -16 M6-12 M7-2 M8-5 M9-6 M10-8 M11-1 M12-5 M13-10 Goal reached 4/5/15 total lost 187 lbs total; 133 in the 13 months since surgery
That's awesome!
It's great to share stories of fun activities - it's hard to stay motivated (for many) to "just work out" over the long haul, but if you have an activity that is a work-out in itself, then you can stay motivated longer.
VSG = Time to Live an active life!
Heaviest: 313/VSG Pre: 295/Surgery: 260/Maintenance target:190 - Recent: 195 (08/15/19)
1st 2015&2016 12-Hour Time Trial UMCA 50-59 Age Group
1st 2017 Race Across the West 4-Person 50-59 Age Group
4th 2019 Race Across America 8 Person Team
Oh, you are so spot on. I can't imagine dragging myself to a gym, but I will drag myself to the rink. I do have to plan it well though, it is an hour away, down a mountain freeway. But, it is worth it.
How is your race going? I read on Facebook yesterday that a lady in the race died when she had a collision with a truck. Please be careful out there.
high weight 230 start of journey weight 217 surgery weight 191 current weight 138
