NSV I'm running away!

(deactivated member)
on 11/5/17 6:39 pm
VSG on 01/12/17

I finally started running/jogging. I did it this morning at 7 am before work. I was not fast, and I could not go for a long time. It was like 30 second intervals, then slowing to wal****il I caught my breath, then running again. I only managed half a mile lol, but I felt so proud. All my life I HATED running, now I'm actively trying to get better at it! Though I have to admit I was a bit self conscious since it was around a lake at a park. There were other Sunday morning joggers, I must have looked silly!

Bonroxie19
on 11/5/17 7:40 pm

you go girl,

you do not look silly. all runners start somewhere.

keep it going...

Bonnie RNY 2/11/15 by Dr. Takahaski

5'3" SW 230 pounds, GW per Dr. Takahaski 150 pounds, CW 132 pounds (10/1/17)

BMI 19% Bod Pod test 1/29/17 13.1 mile half marathon, 1 hour 59 mins (8/21/2017)



(deactivated member)
on 11/6/17 5:48 am
VSG on 01/12/17

Thank you so much!

Sparklekitty, Science-Loving Derby Hag
on 11/5/17 8:35 pm
RNY on 08/05/19

Go you!! I keep trying to like running, but I've had zero luck over the past few years. High-five to you!

I feel the same way when I'm on my bike sometimes. My mantra is, "it doesn't matter how fast you go, it just matters that you go at all!"

Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!

(deactivated member)
on 11/6/17 5:28 am
VSG on 01/12/17

I kept repeating "no one cares, no one is watching" over and over again! It was probably true. I don't think people watch as much as I think they do lol

Queen JB
on 11/6/17 10:04 am
RNY on 07/20/15

When I started running post op, I found a street near my house that has about a mile of woods with no houses, and ends in a dead end. I deliberately went there to run in private because I was so paranoid about people watching. Once I could go about a mile on my own, I made my friend watch me on a hotel treadmill to confirm that I didn't look like an asshole. THEN I was able to run in public. So kudos to you for being so brave and getting out there :)

  • High Weight before LapBand: 200 (2008)
  • High Weight before RNY: 160 (2015)
  • Lowest post-op weight: 110 (2016)
  • Maintenance Weight: 120 (2017-2019)
  • Battling Regain Weight: 135 (current)

CarlRay
on 11/7/17 8:29 am
RNY on 02/28/17

I have to say that part about the friend watching you made me laugh out loud in my office. Good idea! I was walking home from work on Hallowe'en, and I must have been excited to walk around with my daughter while she trick-or-treated. There I was walking, bundled up, full hiker backpack on and umbrella in hand, and suddenly I had accidentally broken out in a full-on sprint. My football coach always got a chuckle out of me at practice back in high school, because for my size I was actually fairly quick. He always told the guys at practice to get the hell out of the way if I was coming. Hahaha

I was astonished that it wasn't killing me. I ran about 1/4 mile at a time, slowed to a walk, realized my chest hadn't exploded so I started up again. It wasn't the most comfortable with the backpack, but it planted the seed that maybe, if my knees will cooperate, I might go out at night for a little jog/run tour. For the first time after that sort of thing, I didn't need to ice my knees.

oneatatime
on 11/5/17 8:49 pm
RNY on 09/01/17

That's awesome! I'm sure you didn't look silly. Super impressive. :)

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. Choose happy.

Opti -10 / M1 -25.5 / M2 -10 / M3 -14.5 / M4 -13 / M5 -10 / M6 -5.5 / M7 -9.5 / M8 -13.5 / M9 -0.5 / M10 -2.5 / M11 -2.5 / M12 +2 / M13 -5.5

Century Club and Onederland in month 7!!

(deactivated member)
on 11/6/17 5:28 am
VSG on 01/12/17

Thanks! I am definitely feeling it today.

(deactivated member)
on 11/6/17 4:56 am
RNY on 11/22/16

I am proud of you!! Starting something new is always the hardest.

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