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NSV!!! -  I had a friend who also had WLS give me a bag full of capri's yesterday.  I looked in the bag and they are all size 12's.  I just got into 14's and quite frankly never thought I w...

Super Saturday Workouts! -  Did my first spin class with my 12 year old son.  We both loved it and both want to do it again!!!  It was awesome!  He is not the most coordinated kid, and he felt like he could ...

Wow, I am so happy for you!!!! Keep up that positive outlook....it...

Running question.....again -  If you have a minute I would like some opinions.  I am currently on week 5 day 2 of C25k- 2 5minute runs and one 8 minute run with 5 min walk in between.  I got through the 8 min ...

Friday Workouts!!! -  2.3 in 30 on the Treadmill.  Week 4 of C25K done!!!

I fit....... - in the bathtub!!!!  I am a shower girll, but after my workout today I thought I would soak for a while first.  I couldnt believe it.....not only did I fit, but I could put my arms ...

Wednesday Workouts! -   4 miles on the treadmill,  8 miles on the stationary bike and lowerbody weights.   

and yet another running question -  I have been using C25K, but I really enjoying working out daily. C25K suggests skipping a day between runs.  I currently walk/jog an hour every other day doing the C25K during the...

Onederland!!!! Finally - After 2 month of fighting to get out of the low 200's I FINALLY hit 198.5 today!!!!!  I may not like a stall but I love it when 4 lbs fall off!!!!!!   What a great way to start the...

foam rollers - I have heard about the foam rollers and was looking at them on the internet. Wow! There are a bazillion different kinds- smooth, nubby, long, compact......help!!!!  What do I need?...

A yummy not completely unhealthy cracker! -  For thoses of you who eat carbs, I found the most delicious, dense filling cracker to eat my tuna or salmon on!!!  It is by Dr. Kracker.  I had a hard time eating one (which is a ...

Achilles irritation -  Hi guys, I need some advice.  I have an injury that I have never had before. I have a very irritatied achilles tendon.  You can feel tendon sliding and how rough it is when I flex...

Saturday workouts! -  12 miles on the stationary bike, and my tailbone whined about it the entire time!!!  ;-)

getting in exercise is tough. I am finally to a place in my life where I...

Bike recomendations -  I know there are several of you on here that are avid bikers.  I am interested in duathalons and would like to purchase a bike.  I currently weigh 200lbs and am 5'5".  I do have s...

NSV!!! - I went to a local running store to get my gait anaylzed and purchase a new pair of shoes.   While I was there I purchased a new sports bra and wanted to know about a pair of runnin...

Going to the ER for IV fluids-do you have to? -  Let me start by saying there is nothing wrong with going to the ER if you are dehydrated to get fluids.  I frequently see this recomendation from people on OH.  Dehydration can ki...

WLS support groups Memphis TN area -  Hi there, I had rny surgery 6 months ago in ND.  I am moving back to the Memphis area and will be looking for a support group to attend.  I will be followed by my PCP while I am t...

First 5K and we had a blast! -  Well today was my first 5k.  I walked most of it, but I did it.  AND I did it in under an hour which was my goal.   My time was 50 minutes flat.  I was really pretty happy with it...

What do you use for muscle aches and joint pain? -   I know that with the Roux-n-Y surgery comes the no NSAID rule.  So, what do you take instead.  Tylenol just doesnt work the same.  Now, I will admit that before surgery I was an ...

Thank to all of you for the inspiration! -  I dont post often in other forums, but this forum I check every day.  I read your posts about finishing 10K's, 15K's, half marathons, full marathons, and even IRONman races and I ...

I just started jogging but my nose is RUNNING! -  So, I need some assistance on the nose running issue!  It has gotten cooler here and everytime I walk/jog, my nose runs like crazy!!  Do you carry something to constatnly wipe you...

Sunday Workouts!!!!!! -  2.5 miles and C25K at the beginning!!!   

and 5K and a 10K? - Hi all, I am trying to set some goals for next year and to give me a training focus for this winter.   I am interested in the Fargo "Go Far Challenge" that occurs before the Farg...