Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

Another month, another goal update post.  Here are my goals and my progress to date, how are your goals coming along?  

1. Read at least 52 books - I’ve read 15 books so far.  I haven’t gotten as much reading done a


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

I don't have a lot of control over anything this week, so I'm doing what I can and knowing that will be good enough.  In better news, once I'm back home I'll be adding a PiYo and Pound class to my fitness schedule.  I've tried the PiYo class already an


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

I haven't started one of these in quite a while!  

1: frankenshake
2: tuna pouch, popcorn at the movies
2.1: cheese stick
3: burger, a few fries

liquid and vites: on track
exercise: 15 minutes yoga (morning stretches


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

My partner is a marathoner and he just found out he won the lottery for the Marine Corps Marathon.  It's in late October and has a 10k attached to it.  This 10k has a hard limit of a 15 min/mi pace for about a 90 minute total.  The fastest I can do a 5


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

I've got an innie belly button and, last night, I noticed that it's red and inflamed. I'll be calling my dermatologist to schedule as soon as they open, but I'm wondering if this is something any of you have experienced?

I'm sort of hoping it's


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

Today was my 3rd 5k and I'm super pleased. I was aiming for a personal record, but I missed it by 7 seconds. I know why, and I know that I could have gotten under 50 minutes if I hadn't been nice and paced with someone I met who was slower. The knowled


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

Today was my 3rd 5k and I'm super pleased. I was aiming for a personal record, but I missed it by 7 seconds. I know why, and I know that I could have gotten under 50 minutes if I hadn't been nice and paced with someone I met who was slower. The knowled


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

This is an article from a veto website, but the advice is really applicable to us!

http://www.ruled.me/keto-and-fast-food-on-the-go/


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

I can’t believe that, a year ago, I had this amazing surgery.  It seems like it was years ago and, at the same time, just days ago.  While life around me isn’t so great right now, I’m doing better than ever.  I’ve taken great st


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

My life is all ass over teakettle right now.  And my weight is happy to show it :P

High weight - 319
Last week - 183.4 (yay!)
This week - 185.6 (wtf, yo)
Next goal - 180

How about you?


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Whatcha Eating Today VSGers? -- Tuesday - My stomach is upset today and I had cut my errands short.  Sad times.  :(   1: frankenshake2: yogurt3: unclear - it'll depend if I can grocery shop or not liquid and vites: on tr...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Whatcha Eating Today VSGers? -- Monday - Happy Monday!  Today was a movie day for me since my partner had the day off work.  We saw Whiplash (the last of the best picture nominations we still needed to see) and Inherent V...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Monday Weigh In (1/19) - Hi all!  I hope life is treating you well. This is the weekly weigh in post - please join in! High weight - 319 Last week - 193.8 This week - 191.1 Goal - 120  

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Weekly Workouts 1/19 - I'm ready for spring already!   Mon - yoga at home Tue - 5k training, yoga stretching, yoga class, physical therapy for shoulder (PT is only once a week now, yay!) Wed - yoga cl...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
What would you order here? - Sorry I can't make the link clickable from my phone :( What would you order here?   http://www.redwoodbethesda.com/pdf/dinner.pdf  

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Whatcha Eating Today VSGers? -- Wednesday - Happy Wednesday!  It snowed here today, so my morning yoga class was canceled.  I'll do some yoga at home to get my body moving instead.  Then I get to take my laptop to the Apple ...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
My arms rock - Yesterday I had a really neat experience at physical therapy.  I was doing an arm thing at the wall and my therapist moved the full length mirror in front of me so that I could be ...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Monday Weigh-In (1/12/2015) - I spent my weekend in a freezing cold cabin.  I think my body went into hibernation mode :P Starting Weight: 319 Last Week: 194.8 This Week: 193.8 Goal Weight: 120 Next up?

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Whatcha Eating Today VSGers? -- Monday - It's Monday!  I spent my weekend being very, very cold and, apparently, I eat when I'm cold.  Who knew.  Especially hot chocolate.  I'm very happy to be back in my warm home.  The ...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Weekly Workouts 1/12 - I'm procrastinating my Monday morning yoga, seems like a good time to make this post, right?  Apparently my zumba instructor quit at the beginning of last week, so no more zumba fo...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Whatcha Eating Today VSGers? -- Wednesday - I'm officially starting to feel lazy, but tomorrow my life will get back to it's crazy busy normal.  Today I'm marathoning Sister Wives still.  My back is in a bit of discomfort t...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Jealously - A few people who had surgery around the same time I did have been posting about reaching goal and I'm sad that this has brought out a lot of jealous feelings in me.  I'm jealous of...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Monday (late) weigh-in! - No one has posted this yet, so I guess I will!   High Weight: 319 Last Week: 195.9 This Week: 194.8 Goal Weight: 120 It's nice to have the holidays over with so that I can get...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
International travel - protein powder and passport - I'm looking for experiences with international travel and not looking like a drug dealer. :P  I'm traveling to Norway (omg yay) for my brother-in-law's wedding (OMG YAY!) at the en...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
International travel with protein powder and passp - I'm looking for experiences with international travel and not looking like a drug dealer. :P  I'm traveling to Norway (omg yay) for my brother-in-law's wedding (OMG YAY!) at the en...
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