Hi MJ,

I absolutely love it! I have been doing it three times per week since the beginning of January. I can tell my strength is increasing, and I get compliments on my back muscles all the time

I did end up doing half a protein shake about 30-45 minutes before leaving and then a cup of decaf with half a banana when I get home, and a small oatmeal about an hour later.

I am also running on my off days (so the other 4 days per week). Same eating schedule. Typically run 4-5 miles, except on Sundays is long runs of 8-12 miles depending on how close I am to my marathon. (Note: 6 months ago, I couldn't run at all and started with the Couch to 5K program, and I now do a run/walk method for anything over 5 miles of 8 minutes running and 2 minutes walking).

Let me know if you are looking for a virtual workout buddy as you learn the Crossfit ropes. Happy to help! Best of luck!

Thanks so much it's been one wild ride! Finally hit my goal
Weight today yay!

I struggled with how much i would get done before hand, I am regretting not getting my thighs done also but not sure about how much scarring that would involve? I do think with the help of victoria secrets my chest looks good and really do not worry about that as much. I have to meet doctor in two weeks for follow up and I probably will ask about pricing and scarring for thigh lift. I never took pictures of my stomach before hand but he did and I would like to get copies from him to i could post before and after pics because the difference is so significant I know it was only 5 lbs but 5 lbs of skin is a huge amount and i went down from a size 6 to a size 4 and i still have swelling so it could be a size 2 before i am thru

Hi there! Thanks for checking up! I am doing great! I am looking at getting an exercise bike so that I can get my metabolism revved up as I have been stalled on wt. loss for the past 3 mos. How are you???

Thanks, you as well! We don't live too far apart I believe. Central WA here. :-)

great job with your journey, I hope for the same success.

Thanks. I'm very happy with it.

We don't have Safeway out here but I'll take a look for something similar.

Thanks Ms. Jupiter. The red dress makes me feel sexy. Lol

I have my first follow up appt. on the 22. I am doing well and have figured out that I need to take the Omniprazole about 3 in the afternoon and that has seemed to relieve my issues I was having. Building lean muscle is just as important as cardio. Have you used resistant bands?
The study program I am in is a study that Dr. R. is doing on metabolism. It is a double blind study where he compares the use of a stimulant 5 wks out (I think) vs when he usually will give the med. I cant remember when he usually gives it but anyway I had to have a Resting Metabolism test done the wk. before my surgery. It measures how many calories your body builds at rest. Only took about 15 mins to do. There will be two more of the tests done down the road.
I can't wait to eat a lil something other than the liquids. I have been buying the soups that come in the box and have 1 cup of soup with 1 cup of Greek yogurt added to soup for the creaminess. I stopped at Trader Joes and picked up a can of crab meat, some pesto, gluten free shredded cheese and some more yogurt. Sheesh, I have never eaten so much Greek yogurt as I have these past days! I start back to work Sunday so am going to start my purred food on Sat. Want to make sure I don't have any issues with purred before getting back to work.
Hey, Happy Mothers day!

I can understand why you would want a nap every afternoon!!! You have kids at home! LOL. I am in Dr. R's study program studying metabolism and how are bodies burn calories. I didn't know that we see Dr. P at a year out! I think you have done amazing!!! 150 lbs in a year?!?!!!! That is sooo awesome! Looking forward to hearing how the appt. with Dr. R goes today!

Hey there! I am doing great, I think! Went to Freddys today and walked quit a bit... got kinda short winded but need to build up my endurance. Other then that, so far so good! Thanks for asking!

How are you doing?

Thanks for the nice comment on my pic!

Thank you! Congrats on all your success as well! Keep up the great work!!!

Thx Love I will take a look