Small milestone? to Junior

February 13, 2006

Junior:

Small milestone? Running 1/2 mile? THAT'S HUGE.

When I started running, the freedom I felt was something akin to

flying. The wind rushing past my face and through my hair, the warm

kiss of the sun--what delight to not have pain and to feel liberation.

It was like my wings had spread at long last, and in a leap of faith,

like a young bird just out of its nest, I had achieved flight.

That freedom is both scary and magical. The scary part is over, and

now I " fly " all the time.

Amazing, isn't it? When I was large, my world was so small. Now

that I'm smaller, my world is so expansive with such a wide horizon,

so lovely, so beautiful.

May you continue to embrace your new life, taste its beauty and drink

in its wonders.

Francisco

P.S. And try not to belittle your accomplishments! You're awesome!

> Hi everyone. Here I am three weeks out and suddenly my energy has

> faded. I feel tired and almost faint after a small walk. I am

sleeping

> and feeling tired a lot, yawning.Outside feels too hot. I think I

> have read that for a while people do feel tired. Am I not getting

> enough calories? I am drinking as much as I can. When will this

pass?

> How do people work? I could never do that. My bandaids are gone and

I

> have les and less pain but I am exhausted. Please tell me your

> experience with this. Love, Lilka

>

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February 13, 2006

Junior:

Small milestone? Running 1/2 mile? THAT'S HUGE.

When I started running, the freedom I felt was something akin to

flying. The wind rushing past my face and through my hair, the warm

kiss of the sun--what delight to not have pain and to feel liberation.

It was like my wings had spread at long last, and in a leap of faith,

like a young bird just out of its nest, I had achieved flight.

That freedom is both scary and magical. The scary part is over, and

now I " fly " all the time.

Amazing, isn't it? When I was large, my world was so small. Now

that I'm smaller, my world is so expansive with such a wide horizon,

so lovely, so beautiful.

May you continue to embrace your new life, taste its beauty and drink

in its wonders.

Francisco

P.S. And try not to belittle your accomplishments! You're awesome!

> Hi everyone. Here I am three weeks out and suddenly my energy has

> faded. I feel tired and almost faint after a small walk. I am

sleeping

> and feeling tired a lot, yawning.Outside feels too hot. I think I

> have read that for a while people do feel tired. Am I not getting

> enough calories? I am drinking as much as I can. When will this

pass?

> How do people work? I could never do that. My bandaids are gone and

I

> have les and less pain but I am exhausted. Please tell me your

> experience with this. Love, Lilka

>

> ---------------------------------

> Yahoo! Mail

> Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments.

>

> Donna Jordon

>

> DSJordon@...

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>

February 13, 2006

Thank you Francisco, I used to run approx 75 miles a week when I was young and thin (almost 20 yrs ago). I guess that is why 1/2 mile was not much but I was excited while it lasted. I felt light on my feet and I felt so alive. I remember how much I loved to run. My kids and I were talking about running on Friday because there is no school. So I will take the day off and we (three) will run together. I am so excited. My kids are very excited for me to be outside playing again with them. Imagine that. My kids are 14 and 11 yrs old and they are planning our run and wanting to run with me. I just can't believe it. I am

now running again. big cheesy grin. manisodream wrote: Junior:Small milestone? Running 1/2 mile? THAT'S HUGE.When I started running, the freedom I felt was something akin to flying. The wind rushing past my face and through my hair, the warm kiss of the sun--what delight to not have pain and to feel liberation.It was like my wings had spread at long last, and in a leap of faith, like a young bird just out of its nest, I had achieved flight.That freedom is both scary and magical. The scary part is over, and now I "fly" all the time.Amazing, isn't it? When I was large, my

world was so small. Now that I'm smaller, my world is so expansive with such a wide horizon, so lovely, so beautiful.May you continue to embrace your new life, taste its beauty and drink in its wonders.FranciscoP.S. And try not to belittle your accomplishments! You're awesome!> Hi everyone. Here I am three weeks out and suddenly my energy has > faded. I feel tired and almost faint after a small walk. I am sleeping > and feeling tired a lot, yawning.Outside feels too hot. I think I > have read that for a while people do feel tired. Am I not getting > enough calories? I am drinking as much as I can. When will this pass? > How do people work? I could never do that. My bandaids are gone and I > have les and less pain but I am exhausted. Please tell me your > experience with this. Love, Lilka> > > > > > ---------------------------------> Yahoo! Mail> Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. > > > > Donna Jordon> >

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February 13, 2006

Thank you Francisco, I used to run approx 75 miles a week when I was young and thin (almost 20 yrs ago). I guess that is why 1/2 mile was not much but I was excited while it lasted. I felt light on my feet and I felt so alive. I remember how much I loved to run. My kids and I were talking about running on Friday because there is no school. So I will take the day off and we (three) will run together. I am so excited. My kids are very excited for me to be outside playing again with them. Imagine that. My kids are 14 and 11 yrs old and they are planning our run and wanting to run with me. I just can't believe it. I am

now running again. big cheesy grin. manisodream wrote: Junior:Small milestone? Running 1/2 mile? THAT'S HUGE.When I started running, the freedom I felt was something akin to flying. The wind rushing past my face and through my hair, the warm kiss of the sun--what delight to not have pain and to feel liberation.It was like my wings had spread at long last, and in a leap of faith, like a young bird just out of its nest, I had achieved flight.That freedom is both scary and magical. The scary part is over, and now I "fly" all the time.Amazing, isn't it? When I was large, my

world was so small. Now that I'm smaller, my world is so expansive with such a wide horizon, so lovely, so beautiful.May you continue to embrace your new life, taste its beauty and drink in its wonders.FranciscoP.S. And try not to belittle your accomplishments! You're awesome!> Hi everyone. Here I am three weeks out and suddenly my energy has > faded. I feel tired and almost faint after a small walk. I am sleeping > and feeling tired a lot, yawning.Outside feels too hot. I think I > have read that for a while people do feel tired. Am I not getting > enough calories? I am drinking as much as I can. When will this pass? > How do people work? I could never do that. My bandaids are gone and I > have les and less pain but I am exhausted. Please tell me your > experience with this. Love, Lilka> > > > > > ---------------------------------> Yahoo! Mail> Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. > > > > Donna Jordon> >

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February 13, 2006

> > Hi everyone. Here I am three weeks out and suddenly my energy

has

> > faded. I feel tired and almost faint after a small walk. I am

> sleeping

> > and feeling tired a lot, yawning.Outside feels too hot. I think

I

> > have read that for a while people do feel tired. Am I not getting

> > enough calories? I am drinking as much as I can. When will this

> pass?

> > How do people work? I could never do that. My bandaids are gone

and

> I

> > have les and less pain but I am exhausted. Please tell me your

> > experience with this. Love, Lilka

> >

> > ---------------------------------

> > Yahoo! Mail

> > Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments.

> >

> > Donna Jordon

> >

> > DSJordon@

> > ---------------------------------

> > Relax. Yahoo! Mail virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses!

> >

February 13, 2006

I have to agree with Francisco, - it's huge!

I've never been a runner - I started running when I was 18, and only

weighed about 180 or so, but even then I had arthritis in my knees

and my doctor told me I shouldn't run. My older daughter runs cross-

country, and is quite athletic. We were talking the other day and

she asked about how my knees would be after weight loss. I explained

that even if I have a knee replacement I may not be able to run, but

she said that even though she knows I probably won't ever be able to

run with her she's looking forward to the day when I can simply go

hiking and walking again with the rest of the family. So am I!

So I understand about your excitement - CONGRATULATIONS! You're

starting to fly again!

Cathy C.

>

> Thank you Francisco,

>

> I used to run approx 75 miles a week when I was young and thin

(almost 20 yrs ago). I guess that is why 1/2 mile was not much but I

was excited while it lasted. I felt light on my feet and I felt so

alive. I remember how much I loved to run.

>

> My kids and I were talking about running on Friday because there

is no school. So I will take the day off and we (three) will run

together. I am so excited. My kids are very excited for me to be

outside playing again with them. Imagine that. My kids are 14 and

11 yrs old and they are planning our run and wanting to run with me.

>

> I just can't believe it. I am now running again.

>

> big cheesy grin.

>

February 13, 2006

> > Hi everyone. Here I am three weeks out and suddenly my energy

has

> > faded. I feel tired and almost faint after a small walk. I am

> sleeping

> > and feeling tired a lot, yawning.Outside feels too hot. I think

I

> > have read that for a while people do feel tired. Am I not getting

> > enough calories? I am drinking as much as I can. When will this

> pass?

> > How do people work? I could never do that. My bandaids are gone

and

> I

> > have les and less pain but I am exhausted. Please tell me your

> > experience with this. Love, Lilka

> >

> > ---------------------------------

> > Yahoo! Mail

> > Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments.

> >

> > Donna Jordon

> >

> > DSJordon@

> > ---------------------------------

> > Relax. Yahoo! Mail virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses!

> >

February 13, 2006