Jingle Bell Run - For Arthritis

November 15, 2006

Hi all.

I have been sick for about a week now, and busy as heck - so I know

this post is a little late in coming. As many of you know, I signed

up to do the Arthritis Jingle Bell Run/Walk that was held November

5th at the U of C. I had never been before, and there was no info

posted anywhere, so I ended up walking all over campus before

finding out where I needed to be!!!

I started and finished the 1km walk, which is quite an achievement

for me, as there have been times over the past 22 months where I

have been bedridden and unable to even walk to the bathroom without

assistance or a walker. By the time I finshed the walk, and the

LONG walk back to the parking lot, I am certain I walked 5km!!!

I am proud of my accomplishment, and happy to have raised funds for

the Arthritis Foundation. Prior to weight loss surgery, I would

never have been able to do the 1km walk without stopping and

resting, etc. It was yet another reminder of how happy I am that I

made the decision to have the RNY on March 27th, 2003!

I am waiting and hoping to do the MS walk/run next srping, so I will

keep you all posted. I felt so proud of myself and the fact that I

actually did it. Next time, I will try the 5km walk if my health

permits it. Anyone care to join me???

I have some pics, and might post them soon. I have lost a lot of

the weight I have r-gained over the past 22 months. Haven't stepped

on a scale for a while now, but last time I checked, I was down 37

pounds in 2.5 months. So far, so good. Once I hit my goal,I am

going for a girl's night out of dancing. I don't care how many pain

meds it takes, I am gonna shake my booty off!

Seeing as I haven't weighed myself in a while, I will do so on

Sunday and give an update - figure I am close to 40 pounds down. I

have clothing I bought 2 weeks ago that is now loose on me, but was

fitting tight when I purchased it! That's the last time I spend 85

dollars on GAP jeans, but they looked so good!

Take care, and will post picks when I am back down to my weight I

was post weight loss surgery and prior to gaining due to

Prednisone. About 20 to go!

November 16, 2006

Congratulations, ! So nice to hear from you and get such a great

report.

Wishing you my best,

Not an MD

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

[ ] Jingle Bell Run - For Arthritis

> Hi all.

>

> I have been sick for about a week now, and busy as heck - so I know

> this post is a little late in coming. As many of you know, I signed

> up to do the Arthritis Jingle Bell Run/Walk that was held November

> 5th at the U of C. I had never been before, and there was no info

> posted anywhere, so I ended up walking all over campus before

> finding out where I needed to be!!!

>

> I started and finished the 1km walk, which is quite an achievement

> for me, as there have been times over the past 22 months where I

> have been bedridden and unable to even walk to the bathroom without

> assistance or a walker. By the time I finshed the walk, and the

> LONG walk back to the parking lot, I am certain I walked 5km!!!

>

> I am proud of my accomplishment, and happy to have raised funds for

> the Arthritis Foundation. Prior to weight loss surgery, I would

> never have been able to do the 1km walk without stopping and

> resting, etc. It was yet another reminder of how happy I am that I

> made the decision to have the RNY on March 27th, 2003!

>

> I am waiting and hoping to do the MS walk/run next srping, so I will

> keep you all posted. I felt so proud of myself and the fact that I

> actually did it. Next time, I will try the 5km walk if my health

> permits it. Anyone care to join me???

>

> I have some pics, and might post them soon. I have lost a lot of

> the weight I have r-gained over the past 22 months. Haven't stepped

> on a scale for a while now, but last time I checked, I was down 37

> pounds in 2.5 months. So far, so good. Once I hit my goal,I am

> going for a girl's night out of dancing. I don't care how many pain

> meds it takes, I am gonna shake my booty off!

>

> Seeing as I haven't weighed myself in a while, I will do so on

> Sunday and give an update - figure I am close to 40 pounds down. I

> have clothing I bought 2 weeks ago that is now loose on me, but was

> fitting tight when I purchased it! That's the last time I spend 85

> dollars on GAP jeans, but they looked so good!

>

> Take care, and will post picks when I am back down to my weight I

> was post weight loss surgery and prior to gaining due to

> Prednisone. About 20 to go!

>

November 16, 2006

,

Thank you for your inspiration. I have joined a program at our local YMCA

called a weight challenge. For $25 you get free access to any part of the Y and

if you lose 5lbs. in 2 months you can join the Y and they will waive the joining

membership fee. My husband and I are doing this together. It really helps to

have someone do it with you. My husband has lost 30 pounds in 7 weeks and I

have lost 11lbs. We go to the Y every day doing 30 min. of cardio daily and we

lift weights (use weight machines) every other day. With just a week left to go

in the program I am now going to the Y every am at 5:00 to do 45 min. of cardio

and then go in the late afternoon/eve with my husband and do it again. On my

one day off during the week I also go and take a class at the Y. Sometimes it

is Pilates and other times it is exercising with weights.

Ok this is getting too long.......I have really been toying with doing a 5k

run/walk since I am in better shape. I have always wanted to do one but was in

no shape to do it. Walking up stairs used to make me short of breath. Hearing

what you did makes me think I can really do this!!!

Terri

[ ] Jingle Bell Run - For Arthritis

November 16, 2006

Hey ! You go, girl! How awesome of you to have been able to

loose so much weight - that is a tough accomplishment and you should be

very proud of yourself! Also, the Jingle Bell walk - you are amazing,

and should be proud of that as well - way to go! You are an

inspiration to all of us! Kathe

November 17, 2006

Way to go, Terri!

Not an MD

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

Re: [ ] Jingle Bell Run - For Arthritis

> ,

>

> Thank you for your inspiration. I have joined a program at our local YMCA

> called a weight challenge. For $25 you get free access to any part of the

> Y and if you lose 5lbs. in 2 months you can join the Y and they will waive

> the joining membership fee. My husband and I are doing this together. It

> really helps to have someone do it with you. My husband has lost 30

> pounds in 7 weeks and I have lost 11lbs. We go to the Y every day doing

> 30 min. of cardio daily and we lift weights (use weight machines) every

> other day. With just a week left to go in the program I am now going to

> the Y every am at 5:00 to do 45 min. of cardio and then go in the late

> afternoon/eve with my husband and do it again. On my one day off during

> the week I also go and take a class at the Y. Sometimes it is Pilates and

> other times it is exercising with weights.

>

> Ok this is getting too long.......I have really been toying with doing a

> 5k run/walk since I am in better shape. I have always wanted to do one

> but was in no shape to do it. Walking up stairs used to make me short of

> breath. Hearing what you did makes me think I can really do this!!!

>

> Terri

November 17, 2006

congrats to you and your accomplishments!

That is awesome !

Joy

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