Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

I've been avoiding posting these, probably since I don't want accountability right now.  Which, clearly, is a sign I need it.  I made it to my high school weight goal of 180 and then promptly gained 4 pounds.  I'm not sure what's going on here... am I


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

I am home from an amazing Alumni Day Weekend at my high school.  I was super nervous going into the weekend, but it was above and beyond all expectations.  I felt awesome, I looked awesome, and everyone else did too!  Five years ago I felt out of place


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

I start 10k training this week!  And Aikido!!!

M - yoga at home

Tu - 10 training and yoga stretching, yoga class if I have a car, aikido

W - yoga class, Zumba class, personal training

Th - 10 training and yoga stretching


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

did a stealth upgrade just happen?  My posts are now showing up in "most recently updated" order instead of chronological. 


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

My 20th high school reunion is this coming weekend and out Friday night gathering will be at this restaurant.  What would you order?  

http://redstarcrafthouse.com/menu/


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

A year ago I was sitting in the same stadium, waiting for my parter to run his half marathon, annoyed with the "small" seats. Racing wasn't even a blip on my radar  

Here I am now, 80 pounds lighter than that day, in the same comfortable seat h


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

Another month, another set of goal updates. For accountability, or posterity, or something. 

1. Read at least 52 books - I’ve read read 16 books so far, only one more than last month! So much for having time to read. I’m in the midd


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

With a mere 10 days to spare before my 20th reunion, and for the first time in those intervening 20 years, I am back at my high school weight of 180.  So freaking happy about this.  180 was also my surgeon's goal, even though it's still at least 30-60


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

Since the update that didn't happen, I've been missing a lot of email notifications.  :(


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

Happy Monday!  I need to figure out what the plan is for dinner, so I figure I might as well get this post going.  

1: frankenshake
2: seared ahi tuna, 1/2 avocado
3: beef chuck tender roast (the site this is from is sickening, so I c


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

How is it almost May?!  I've got 11 days to reach my next goal of "high school weight" in time for my 20th high school reunion.  I should be able to make it, but I've been saying that for weeks now and don't feel much closer.  Oh well :P

High w


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

Happy Sunday!  I got to sleep in again this morning and it was amazing.  My next two weeks will be insane, so this weekend has been a nice calm before the storm.  

1: seared ahi tuna, 1/2 avocado
2: frankenshake
2.1: cheese stick


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

I'm going to Volt Family Meal for dinner after my next race and I'm super excited.  The challenge for this place is that pretty much everything looks amazing.  So what would you order here?  


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

Today I had my one year follow up with my surgeon. (A month late, since we all know that my March was a wash.) I was really worried about the appointment since I've been feeling a bit disappointed in myself due to aforementioned March. My surgeon, howe


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

I went to a three hour seminar on breathing today!  It was fun times.  

1: frankenshake
2: pea salad (I added a lot of bacon...)
2.1: cheese
3: chicken curry

liquids and vites: on track
exercise: 5k training, yoga st


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

I'm 13 months post-op, 16 months post-lifestyle change.  It's funny, if you had asked me 138 pounds ago if I was happy, I would have assured you that I was - since I was.  I loved my life, I loved being in it, I thought I was a pretty decent person.  <


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

Another beautiful day here in Maryland before I head up to PA tomorrow.  I went running in the Spring drizzle this morning and it was fantastic.  I've also sort of been bouncing around the idea of becoming a fitness instructor for the last few weeks an


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

I'm slowly getting myself back on track after the March from Hell.  

High weight - 319
Last week - 185
This week - 183.2
Next goal - 180

I've got about a month to reach this goal since I really want to be there, my high s


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

I treated myself to a two hour massage today since I missed March's massage due to being in PA helping my parents.  I can't remember the last time my entire body didn't hurt.  Blissful.  

1: frankenshake
2: eggs, potatoes, cheese scramble<


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

Today was a race day for me and I achieved a personal record at my 4th 5k!  I was aiming for 50 minutes and I came in at 50:06.  I'm super pleased with myself and it was a glorious day for running.  

1: frankenshake
1.1: two post-race bana


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

I get to go to choir tonight for the first time in something like 5 weeks.  I'm really looking forward to seeing my choir friends again.  And singing!  I'm also going to try out a new fitness class before choir that's called Pound.  Supposedly it's lik


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

About 2 months ago I had the realization that the people I'll meet now in life won't have known the super morbidly obese me.  I'm barely even still obese at this point.  That's a totally strange thought.  Being SMO has been a part of my identity for so


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

I'm finally home again for an extended period of time so I can try to get myself back on track with my regular exercise schedule.  I'm trying out a new class this week - Pound.  

Mon - yoga
Tue - 5k training and yoga stretching
Wed -


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 12 months ago

Tonight I'm going out for my very, very belated birthday dinner!  (Almost a month late, in fact.)  I'm pretty excited because this has been a very challenging month for me.  I made the reservations about 3 months ago, actually, so I've had plenty of ti


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 12 months ago

Yay Saturday!  I went to Old Navy today to buy a pair of shorts.  Size 12!!  Pretty awesome.  I bought a pair of 10s as well.  Hopefully summer will last long enough to get to wear them, eh?  

1: frankenshake
2: leftover gyro innards

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