Guest guest Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 Hello everyone: Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy 4th (and a Happy 42nd birthday to me!) Yes, my birthday is July 4th, and I have to say, I'm so lucky, so blessed. This morning I did my distance/endurance run. I ran from Pier 39, through Fisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square and to the end of the curved pier in Aquatic Park. Then I ran up the hill into Fort Mason, through the Marina Harbor/Marina Green, then to the Exploratorium and the Palace of Fine Arts. The fog was hugging the Golden Gate Bridge as is typical on a summer morning, but everywhere I looked, there was beauty… sea birds flying over my head, boats docked in the harbors, people walking their dogs, and tourists laughing and enjoying life. I ran under the great dome of the Palace of Fine Arts, pausing to gaze up at the angels looking down from atop the columns. As I ran back toward Pier 39 (and my apartment), I saw the glorious San Francisco skyline—Coit Tower, the TransAmerica Building, the Embarcadero Center and the Bay's jewels: Alcatraz, Angel Island, the Bay Bridge and the East Bay Hills. I ran about 5 miles in about 1hour 48 mins. And my day has just begun. This afternoon, I'm off to Santa Clara for a gay/lesbian square dancing convention, so I'll be allemande-left- and do-sa-do- ing my way through the weekend. How is it possible for me to have so much energy? Exercise and eating right. I don't starve myself because I need adequate nutrition to get me through the day (yikes, I'm sounding like a commercial… really, I'm not selling anything!) Every so often, I'm just amazed at how my life has changed. I almost can't imagine not being free from morbid obesity. All of this is possible because I had gastric bypass surgery two years ago, and I used my pouch, my blessed tool correctly. Like I've said before, I had no idea life could be so full and rich. I used to spend my days cooped up in the house, not wanting to go out and expose myself, my morbidly obese self, to the world. Now I have no fear of that, and as such, my world is so much bigger, larger, grander. And I also have a wonderful community that embraces me: you all, my blessed church, and my friends and family. As you pre-ops get ready for surgery, remember this: the journey ahead is not about food; so often it seems that we all get caught up so much in the food manipulation part of our recovery. We must change our relationship with food. Food is not friendship, not comfort, not love. Friendship, comfort and love come from others, and particularly from yourself. This journey is about freedom in all the ways you've every dreamed of. Have courage, believe and soon you too shall be free. Have a Happy 4th and take care of you in the way you deserve to be taken care of. Francisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 Feliz Cumpleaños Francisco!!! Have a great weekend!!!! See you in SF for our celebration run on the 9th!!! Huggles > Hello everyone: > > Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy 4th (and a Happy 42nd birthday > to me!) Yes, my birthday is July 4th, and I have to say, I'm so > lucky, so blessed. > > This morning I did my distance/endurance run. I ran from Pier 39, > through Fisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square and to the end of the > curved pier in Aquatic Park. Then I ran up the hill into Fort Mason, > through the Marina Harbor/Marina Green, then to the Exploratorium and > the Palace of Fine Arts. The fog was hugging the Golden Gate Bridge > as is typical on a summer morning, but everywhere I looked, there was > beauty… sea birds flying over my head, boats docked in the harbors, > people walking their dogs, and tourists laughing and enjoying life. > I ran under the great dome of the Palace of Fine Arts, pausing to > gaze up at the angels looking down from atop the columns. As I ran > back toward Pier 39 (and my apartment), I saw the glorious San > Francisco skyline—Coit Tower, the TransAmerica Building, the > Embarcadero Center and the Bay's jewels: Alcatraz, Angel Island, the > Bay Bridge and the East Bay Hills. > > I ran about 5 miles in about 1hour 48 mins. And my day has just > begun. This afternoon, I'm off to Santa Clara for a gay/lesbian > square dancing convention, so I'll be allemande-left- and do-sa-do- > ing my way through the weekend. > > How is it possible for me to have so much energy? Exercise and > eating right. I don't starve myself because I need adequate > nutrition to get me through the day (yikes, I'm sounding like a > commercial… really, I'm not selling anything!) Every so often, I'm > just amazed at how my life has changed. I almost can't imagine not > being free from morbid obesity. > > All of this is possible because I had gastric bypass surgery two > years ago, and I used my pouch, my blessed tool correctly. Like I've > said before, I had no idea life could be so full and rich. I used to > spend my days cooped up in the house, not wanting to go out and > expose myself, my morbidly obese self, to the world. Now I have no > fear of that, and as such, my world is so much bigger, larger, > grander. And I also have a wonderful community that embraces me: > you all, my blessed church, and my friends and family. > > As you pre-ops get ready for surgery, remember this: the journey > ahead is not about food; so often it seems that we all get caught up > so much in the food manipulation part of our recovery. We must > change our relationship with food. Food is not friendship, not > comfort, not love. Friendship, comfort and love come from others, > and particularly from yourself. This journey is about freedom in all > the ways you've every dreamed of. Have courage, believe and soon you > too shall be free. > > Have a Happy 4th and take care of you in the way you deserve to be > taken care of. > > Francisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 Feliz Cumpleaños Francisco!!! Have a great weekend!!!! See you in SF for our celebration run on the 9th!!! Huggles > Hello everyone: > > Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy 4th (and a Happy 42nd birthday > to me!) Yes, my birthday is July 4th, and I have to say, I'm so > lucky, so blessed. > > This morning I did my distance/endurance run. I ran from Pier 39, > through Fisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square and to the end of the > curved pier in Aquatic Park. Then I ran up the hill into Fort Mason, > through the Marina Harbor/Marina Green, then to the Exploratorium and > the Palace of Fine Arts. The fog was hugging the Golden Gate Bridge > as is typical on a summer morning, but everywhere I looked, there was > beauty… sea birds flying over my head, boats docked in the harbors, > people walking their dogs, and tourists laughing and enjoying life. > I ran under the great dome of the Palace of Fine Arts, pausing to > gaze up at the angels looking down from atop the columns. As I ran > back toward Pier 39 (and my apartment), I saw the glorious San > Francisco skyline—Coit Tower, the TransAmerica Building, the > Embarcadero Center and the Bay's jewels: Alcatraz, Angel Island, the > Bay Bridge and the East Bay Hills. > > I ran about 5 miles in about 1hour 48 mins. And my day has just > begun. This afternoon, I'm off to Santa Clara for a gay/lesbian > square dancing convention, so I'll be allemande-left- and do-sa-do- > ing my way through the weekend. > > How is it possible for me to have so much energy? Exercise and > eating right. I don't starve myself because I need adequate > nutrition to get me through the day (yikes, I'm sounding like a > commercial… really, I'm not selling anything!) Every so often, I'm > just amazed at how my life has changed. I almost can't imagine not > being free from morbid obesity. > > All of this is possible because I had gastric bypass surgery two > years ago, and I used my pouch, my blessed tool correctly. Like I've > said before, I had no idea life could be so full and rich. I used to > spend my days cooped up in the house, not wanting to go out and > expose myself, my morbidly obese self, to the world. Now I have no > fear of that, and as such, my world is so much bigger, larger, > grander. And I also have a wonderful community that embraces me: > you all, my blessed church, and my friends and family. > > As you pre-ops get ready for surgery, remember this: the journey > ahead is not about food; so often it seems that we all get caught up > so much in the food manipulation part of our recovery. We must > change our relationship with food. Food is not friendship, not > comfort, not love. Friendship, comfort and love come from others, > and particularly from yourself. This journey is about freedom in all > the ways you've every dreamed of. Have courage, believe and soon you > too shall be free. > > Have a Happy 4th and take care of you in the way you deserve to be > taken care of. > > Francisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 Happy Birthday, Francisco, our little Independence Day personified. Big fat kisses to you!! (although I'm losing weight, I must insist that my kisses continue to be fat.) RobynnPamela A Marsh wrote: Happy Early birthday Francisco. We will becelebrating hard on the 4th as it is my oldest son'sbirthday. Have fun and party like there is notomorrow.Can't wait to hear about your holiday festivities.Pam Marsh--- Francisco wrote:> Hello everyone:> > Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy 4th (and a> Happy 42nd birthday > to me!) Yes, my birthday is July 4th, and I have to> say, I'm so > lucky, so blessed.> > This morning I did my distance/endurance run. I ran> from Pier 39, > through Fisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square and to> the end of the > curved pier in Aquatic Park. Then I ran up the hill> into Fort Mason, > through the Marina Harbor/Marina Green, then to the> Exploratorium and > the Palace of Fine Arts. The fog was hugging the> Golden Gate Bridge > as is typical on a summer morning, but everywhere I> looked, there was > beauty… sea birds flying over my head, boats docked> in the harbors, > people walking their dogs, and tourists laughing and> enjoying life. > I ran under the great dome of the Palace of Fine> Arts, pausing to > gaze up at the angels looking down from atop the> columns. As I ran > back toward Pier 39 (and my apartment), I saw the> glorious San > Francisco skyline—Coit Tower, the TransAmerica> Building, the > Embarcadero Center and the Bay's jewels: Alcatraz,> Angel Island, the > Bay Bridge and the East Bay Hills.> > I ran about 5 miles in about 1hour 48 mins. And my> day has just > begun. This afternoon, I'm off to Santa Clara for a> gay/lesbian > square dancing convention, so I'll be> allemande-left- and do-sa-do-> ing my way through the weekend.> > How is it possible for me to have so much energy? > Exercise and > eating right. I don't starve myself because I need> adequate > nutrition to get me through the day (yikes, I'm> sounding like a > commercial… really, I'm not selling anything!) > Every so often, I'm > just amazed at how my life has changed. I almost> can't imagine not > being free from morbid obesity.> > All of this is possible because I had gastric bypass> surgery two > years ago, and I used my pouch, my blessed tool> correctly. Like I've > said before, I had no idea life could be so full and> rich. I used to > spend my days cooped up in the house, not wanting to> go out and > expose myself, my morbidly obese self, to the world.> Now I have no > fear of that, and as such, my world is so much> bigger, larger, > grander. And I also have a wonderful community that> embraces me: > you all, my blessed church, and my friends and> family.> > As you pre-ops get ready for surgery, remember this:> the journey > ahead is not about food; so often it seems that we> all get caught up > so much in the food manipulation part of our> recovery. We must > change our relationship with food. Food is not> friendship, not > comfort, not love. Friendship, comfort and love> come from others, > and particularly from yourself. This journey is> about freedom in all > the ways you've every dreamed of. Have courage,> believe and soon you > too shall be free.> > Have a Happy 4th and take care of you in the way you> deserve to be > taken care of.> > Francisco> > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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