hrford posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
NSV They never get old - These really just don't get old, and they put a smile of my face for the rest of the day. Went to a consignment Tack Shop (where they sell horse stuff) to see if I could get som...

hrford posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Cabbage a trigger food REALLY?! -  Ok so any of you in the upper N.E and now the great DC metro area if you've been to a Wegmans well you know they are grand.  They have this amazing food bar and my kids love to ea...

hrford posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Cleaned out my closet -  And this is what is left:   and my drawers!   The worst part is, some of those shirts are still too big but I had to have something, then the jeans do fit but it's too b...

hrford posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Bad Behavior Returned - confession -  Oh my!  So the first 10 weeks were so easy with no desire on my part to even look at "bad" food.  Then this weekend happened.  Yesterday I made my family, angel food cake with ber...

hrford posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
My Reward! -  So I finally did my reward for hitting under 200lbs.  For some back story, I used to train horses for a living.  I rode every day for years but I haven't ridden since 2004 when my...

hrford posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Over Half Way! - I blew past half way to goal, from the day I joined here at 262, on Sep 19th, 2011, and weighed in at 193.4 today.  I have more exciting news later, but I have to put the whole pic...

hrford posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Numbness in Legs -  Ok, so I came home from a run on Thurs. jumped in the shower and went to shave my legs and realized that the inside of both my legs the skin is numb.  Just the skin, I can feel pr...

hrford posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Bathing Suit Shopping SUCKS! -  So I've lost over 70lbs since last summer, needless to say none of my bathing suits fit.  I head to the mall today in search of a new one.  I knew I wanted board shorts for the bo...

hrford posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
So Proud of Me! -  I'm hoping ya'll can relate.  I just shattered my fastest time on 3 miles.  Previous to this run the fastest I'd run is a 14:25 min/mile.  I just finished this run at a 13:48! ...

hrford posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
When does the Nausea End? -  So I'm almost 10 weeks out.  Had NO nausea the first 6 weeks then it kicked into high gear.  Especially with liquids, water being the worst.  Warm tea is ok but frankly when it's ...

hrford posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Exercise NSV! -  I just jogged/ran the entire 3 miles this morning.  First time I've been able to do it since starting back from surgery.  At a shockingly slow 14:20 pace but all in all I'm really...

hrford posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Low Carber Vets Please look -  So I've been trying desperately to stick to the 600-800 under 40g a day.  But I have to ask how many of you who followed this worked out heavily 5-6 days a week from this early ou...

hrford posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Hydration Belts -  Ok so I'm only running 3-4 miles but I should be up to 6 in another 2-3 weeks.  And right now when I'm running on the street I have no way to get water in.  Since I'm so early out...

hrford posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
ONEDERLAND - It's my turn for one of these -  YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!      

hrford posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Protein Issues -  I have a reoccurring problem. I need to get in 70+g of protein. Especially with as much as I work out. But consistently I just don't have room. Like tonight I made a frittata. Tas...

hrford posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Someone With Google Foo -  Ok so someone on the main board just corrected me when I said the fundus was the stretchiest part of the stomach and also they part of the stomach the RNY pouch is made out of.  I...

hrford posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
New NSV -   That blurry pic is me in SIZE 16 pants that I can breathe in!!  I knew my 18s were already getting big but didn't think 16s were in the cards yet.  I'm sure this pair runs bi...

hrford posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Parmesan Crisp - How To - With Pics -  Copied from my blog: Over on the Obesity Help VSG Forum there is a lot of talk about the Parmesan crisps.  Basically it's when you turn Parmesan cheese into a cracker like food...

hrford posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
WOW Did it -  Stayed up until midnight and signed my husband and I up to do the Army 10 miler.  I thought he'd already done it but he hadn't.  Boy is that NOT cheap $180 for the 2 of us.  But I...

hrford posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Nausea Every Time I Drink -  and it's getting worse.  I worked out pretty darned hard this morning.  I made sure I drank 20oz of water before I even worked out and it made me sick just to do that.  Now I'm tr...

hrford posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Very Important Question (sarcasm) -  Ok I'm signing up for a race right now on July 4th. I have to give them my t-shirt size.  I'm currently in an XL and weigh in at 201lbs.  I should be around 20lbs lighter by the 4...

hrford posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Week of 3/19 2 month Check-Up -  I know there were a ton of us who were sleeved the week of 3/19.  So check in.  Let us know how you're doing.  Are you struggling?  Successes?  Let's hear it! As for me.  I...

hrford posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
My First 5k - Cross Post -  Hey I give an in depth review of my first 5k here.  I'm less than 8 weeks out from surgery so know YOU CAN DO THIS!

hrford posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Race Review -Preakness 5k (tons of pics) - Because I'm lazy I just copied and pasted from my blog:  I finished my first 5k!  It was far from pretty but I did it.  I'd like to remind you before I show you pictures of me...

hrford posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
First 5k Tomorrow -  I'm running in the Preakness 5k tomorrow.  I even get to do one lap around the track the horses will run on.  It's a low pressure event, but I'm still scared poopless.  I'm sure I...
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