published in 2007 I think. 

 Pick up a copy of New Rules of Lifting for Women.  It's a great book and has helped me. 

http://www.amazon.com/The-New-Rules-Lifting-Women/dp/1583333 398/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1341855778&sr=8-1&keywords=new+ru les+of+lifting+for+women

I have an Earth cruiser. LOL  I bought in my pre-op non-exercise days so I could ride it on the beach without worrying about rust.  Even though I look like a dork riding now that I am riding it the street for miles I am going to stay with it till I feel it is necessary to upgrade.  It's flat here anyway so no gears needed. 

 Thanks Jillian.   I lknow I have to make the decision myself but not having any experience training for a race of any distance I just didn't know if it was even realistic to consider it.   There is a track club on St Simons, I hadn't even thought of joining. doh!     

I think my biggest problem is I just can't wrap my head around the fact that I can do some of these things.  The fat girl is still in my head telling me I am kidding myself.  I'm ready for that ***** to move out! 

Thanks for the words.  I hope we will get to meet at one of these events someday!  

This may be a little too ambitious but I am seriously considering signing up for the Savannah Rock and Roll 1/2 in November.   I'm not even through week 2 of C25K (nor am I doing it comfortably!).  I know y'all are all about the challenge but is it too optimistic to think about a 1/2 only six months away?  Maybe I should concentrate on getting comfy with 5Ks then do the 1/2 next year?    Be honest and real, my feelings won't be hurt.  :)

 Congrats!!!

 Do it!    If you can't run just walk it.   Most importantly, have fun! 

 Treadmill with walking/running intervals.  Then weights for upper body and a little bit of legs.    

I am at the point that I need to lengthen/intensify my workouts.  They are getting too easy.  

1 mile on the treadmill walking with intervals of running. Didn't want to do too much since today is C25K day.   Strength training - legs and abs.  

Also did loads of heavy duty house cleaning..does that count?  LOL

 I joined a gym and hired a personal trainer about a month before my surgery.   We started on cardio and weights right away - I went 3x week.    My beginning cardio was walking on the treadmill. 

I still see him 3x week for weight training (I really could do that on my own but I love my trainer and he keeps me accountable and pushes me).  I pretty much handle my own cardio now - I have started C25K and ride my bike 1-2 days a week.  

IF I haven't had anything to eat 2-3 hrs prior to my workout I will have a protein snack with a few carbs (peanut butter, hummus, etc)   I workout at 7pm so I rarely eat afterwards but I always have  a protein shake for recovery. 

Enjoy embracing your inner athlete!  It is exhilarating! 

Upper body weight training tonight for an hour.  Will warm up with about 20 mins on elliptical.

I did the first day of C25K last night so I may lay of the little bit of running I do on the treadmill before lifting 

That is great, congrats!  Thanks for the encouragement. I am really excited now.  

 Ha ha, wouldn't that be a trip!  Thanks for planting that seed!