1 mile swim this afternoon in 41 min...very happy with that time. It used to take me 40 min to swim .5 mile!!

Probably biking tomorrow. 

You will make it work - i have faith in you :)

Yikes - hope its not too serious. Keep us updated!

Awesome! I hope youll keep us updated on your training :)

25 min on the bike trainer and a 2 mile run/walk. A little mini brick workout :)

Before my lunch time workout today, I was tired, had a headache, was very *****y in general and DID NOT want to go. I forced myself to and by 2 minutes in, I felt better and when I finished, I was sooo glad I made myself do it.

Get it done ;)

Youre doing much better than I was doing at 6 weeks.  I'm 4 months out (but I had my whole body done at once) and I'm just barely feeling strong again - my fitness obviously tanked from all the down time, but I'm starting up again.

I ran my first 1/2 marathon 2 weeks before my PS and I'm just now starting to train for the 2nd. I still have MAJOR MAJOR swelling issues which makes exercise and especially running irritating and uncomfortable but...hey, what am I gonna do.

Maybe it's time to change your goals. Chasing a number on the scale and obsessing over .5 lb fluctuations will drive you crazy. And you wont stick with any exercise routine for long  because there seems to be a temporary correlation with starting to work out and an increase on the scale and/or stall. 

Exercise for the other health benefits. Set some fitness related goals that have nothing to do with your weight. You will feel much more satisfied and encouraged when you accomplish those goals, and more likely to stick with a program. Work on learning to fuel your body. 

If you keep doing what you've been doing, you will get the same results. Being stuck in diet mentality, expecting instant results - those are known contributors.

I have to say though that 25 lbs in six years isnt that horrible and definitely easy to reverse with the right mindset. You can do this!

There's no "one size fit all" as far as shoes go. There are a lot of great brands/types but you need to go to a running store and get fitted (look for a good store that has some fancy toys to do this - not just someone thats going to watch you walk/run). I prefer asics - helps with my plantar fasciitis issues and over pronating. 

I prefer to wear spandex - both before and after my PS - to workout - at least as far as bottoms go. Under Armor compression wear is my preferred choice. They have different levels of compression - they have shorts, capris, and pants that I like. As far as shirts go, I usually just buy moisture wicking tops a size smaller than I normal wear for a little compression. I can only workout in race back type tanks though - i hate t shirts!

Good luck with the running endeavors!

Definitely start now. I didnt do C25K but I did do a similar type program to train for my 1/2 marathon. I ran that a couple weeks before I had major plastic surgery and while it was really sad to lose a lot of fitness/progress, going into surgery strong and fit was a huge help in recovery. I also trained for and did my firsst 5K a month before my VSG surgery and even though i felt like I had to start over once i recovered, it was one of the best things I did for myself. The stronger and healthier you are before any surgery - the more  you reduce the chance of complications. So go for it!

Ummm speak for yourself - i only workout so I can eat dessert :-p

Took a rest day yesterday 

Today I hit the TM and did 4.5 miles - I ran about 85% of it with some short walking intervals. Felt good. 

I was fortunate enough to have plastics but prior - I had no pproblems stuffing all my rolls into some tight sspandex and hitting tthe gym. At some point, exercise trumps vanity.  And if people want to stare, let them. That was my philosophy. 

Even after i got a breast lift, implants and super ccompression sports bra - my boobs still bounce. I even tthought about duct tape tonight :-p

my treadmill usually shakes - if I run too fast, I worry more about the TM than I do me lol. 

Great job with starting the running addiction :)

Sorry for the typos - its hard to use my phone.