Hahaha. The curse of the Type A's!

Originally Posted by Christie13

As always Jen, beautifully worded. You are totally spot on. You totally HAVE to listen to your body. When you push it even though you need a break you can end up hurting yourself. I think the greatest thing about this journey to me was that I have become more in tune with my bodies needs. Interestingly to me, when everyone else was given a time frame to start working out post op my surgeon told me to listen to my body. I say kudos. And I feel your pain on that desire to be rigid. I have had to learn to let go....damn type A personalities.

Thank you for your kind words and for understanding! I'm with you; I'm much more in tune with body than I ever was before surgery. I know it's best to listen to my body, but as someone who is a planner, it's hard to deviate!

As always Jen, beautifully worded. You are totally spot on. You totally HAVE to listen to your body. When you push it even though you need a break you can end up hurting yourself. I think the greatest thing about this journey to me was that I have become more in tune with my bodies needs. Interestingly to me, when everyone else was given a time frame to start working out post op my surgeon told me to listen to my body. I say kudos. And I feel your pain on that desire to be rigid. I have had to learn to let go....damn type A personalities.

Originally Posted by Christie13

Happy belated birthday! I have been uber busy lately. Big hugs Jen!

Thanks!! I like to think of March as my birthday month, anyway.

Happy belated birthday! I have been uber busy lately. Big hugs Jen!

Originally Posted by AnnieG

Amazing that it's true! My husband's mum s turning 97 in May. She likes ves alone, drives, Mass every morning gym x a week, plays golf and bridge, and has fun! So she's my hero!

She's my hero, too! I want to be her when I grow up.

Originally Posted by JLPSch

Thanks, Annie! I love that "the best is yet to be" is a thing.

Amazing that it's true! My husband's mum s turning 97 in May. She likes ves alone, drives, Mass every morning gym x a week, plays golf and bridge, and has fun! So she's my hero!

Thanks, Annie! I love that "the best is yet to be" is a thing.

Have an incredible birthday, and truly "the best is yet to be" is a thing.

I am turning 66, so past middle age! Unless I hit 132! (coincidently is my goal weight! And IQ)

Thanks! It was another great birthday.

Fabulous! Happy Birthday :-)

Yes ladies. Sometimes being type A is frustrating because we have an all or nothing mentality. But going to an A- can be so rewarding.....we NEED goals because lets face it....that is who we are...BUT we can actually enjoy who we are with a little wiggle room! Love you ladies!

Christie13, you are both totally on track. It's amazing that we focus on one small thing (or maybe not amazing) and lose sight of regaining our life

Originally Posted by Christie13

Love your new attitude! And your friend N is sooooo spot on!! And the truth is...YOU ARE NO QUITTER JEN!!! I know you are going to be successful. And I am a box checker so I get it. I like to set goals and check them off. But if we make those goals to strict/narrow then we are more likely to "fail" and that "failure" can send us into a tailspin. But if we loosen our grip a bit and enjoy our goals we are more likely to be successful!

Thanks so much, Christie! I really appreciate the encouragement! I'm glad I'm not the only box checker. I'm with you: loosening our grip a bit is necessary sometimes.

Love your new attitude! And your friend N is sooooo spot on!! And the truth is...YOU ARE NO QUITTER JEN!!! I know you are going to be successful. And I am a box checker so I get it. I like to set goals and check them off. But if we make those goals to strict/narrow then we are more likely to "fail" and that "failure" can send us into a tailspin. But if we loosen our grip a bit and enjoy our goals we are more likely to be successful!

Originally Posted by Jeanious

Wow! You look beautiful.
I went to your profile site and your story is great in detail.
I love writing things down too.
I'm going back to read more.

Thanks! I started blogging before I had surgery and I'm so glad I did. It keeps me accountable, but more importantly I've found tons of support near and far.

Wow! You look beautiful.
I went to your profile site and your story is great in detail.
I love writing things down too.
I'm going back to read more.

Originally Posted by Stacey03

Such great plans Jen! I totally believe in writing plans down. Much success to you :-)

Thanks, Stacey! Best wishes to you!

Such great plans Jen! I totally believe in writing plans down. Much success to you :-)

Originally Posted by Christie13

Happy New Year Jen!! You're writing a novel! How amazing is that?? And I am happy to hear about your recommitment to running. I did my first half in December and am signed up to do it again this December. I am just starting back to running again. Slowly but surely. I have also started a really good strength training plan. 2018 is going to be AWESOME!!

Thanks, Christie! I'm excited to do another half-marathon! Congrats on your running and strength training! I need to start that too! I think 2018 is going to be awesome, too!

Happy New Year Jen!! You're writing a novel! How amazing is that?? And I am happy to hear about your recommitment to running. I did my first half in December and am signed up to do it again this December. I am just starting back to running again. Slowly but surely. I have also started a really good strength training plan. 2018 is going to be AWESOME!!

Originally Posted by Christie13

So sorry Jen. I know that stinks. Especially losing out with the bonding time with your son. But as everyone said, your health is important. I get the disappointment, though. I have not been able to run as much as I would like lately due to my knee. It stinks. But I will be back at it. I know I will. Happy Thanksgiving my dear.

Sorry to hear about your knee, Christie! Yes, we'll both be back at running! Happy Thanksgiving!

So sorry Jen. I know that stinks. Especially losing out with the bonding time with your son. But as everyone said, your health is important. I get the disappointment, though. I have not been able to run as much as I would like lately due to my knee. It stinks. But I will be back at it. I know I will. Happy Thanksgiving my dear.

Originally Posted by astallons

I signed up for my first Turkey Trot a few weeks ago...I have been walking/jogging every other night to get ready for it. (Doing the C25K). I have noticed that it’s becoming addictive to go out and jog...even in the short time I have been doing it, so I can’t imagine how you feel being told you can’t do it right now. Have you thought about just walking it this year. At least that would keep you still in it and not missing the year totally.

Running is a lot of fun isn't it? Congrats on signing up for your first Turkey Trot! You'll love it!

I thought about walking it, but my dentist really wants me to take it easy for the first week. It's funny to think that walking 3 miles really isn't a big deal any more like it was 4 years ago. I'm going to embrace the break, though, and finally watch the Macy's Thanksgiving break with a cup of coffee and my family.

I signed up for my first Turkey Trot a few weeks ago...I have been walking/jogging every other night to get ready for it. (Doing the C25K). I have noticed that it’s becoming addictive to go out and jog...even in the short time I have been doing it, so I can’t imagine how you feel being told you can’t do it right now. Have you thought about just walking it this year. At least that would keep you still in it and not missing the year totally.

Originally Posted by JLPSch

Turkey Trots are so much fun! I highly recommend them! I always wear a turkey headband and it puts me in the spirit. And I eat pumpkin pie guilt free. Looking forward to running next year!

HAHA Super cute! I should be in America or aim to come over at this time of year just for a turkey trot :-)

Originally Posted by Stacey03

Oh shame about the turkey trot... what a cute name!!!!!!! I want to turkey trot too! It's a bummer, Im a runner too so I feel ya, but do what greg said and do 2 on christmas day LOL. I still can't get over turkeytrot, it's such a cute name!!!!!!

Turkey Trots are so much fun! I highly recommend them! I always wear a turkey headband and it puts me in the spirit. And I eat pumpkin pie guilt free. Looking forward to running next year!

Originally Posted by Ann2

What ghost_ryder said ... dental care is also self care. But I do understand your disappointment. Turkey trots are such festive affairs -- like going to a party!

BTW, I really admire the lifestyle you've created for yourself. I do read your blog from time to time and appreciate that too, because I know how much effort it takes to blog and do it well. You do a great job of that, too!

Respect.

I do love Turkey Trots, well, actually any races. I find that the racing community is positive and supportive, no matter what size I've been at each race.

Thank you so much of your kind words and for reading my blog! Some days it's hard to share the bad along with the good, but this journey is so important to me. Thank you so much!!

Originally Posted by ghost_ryder

Dental health is equally important and sometimes one has to give to the other. Sorry you are missing your run. You can make up for it by running two on X-mas day. LOL. Awesome that this is even an option for any of us. Keep up the good work.

Hmm, I didn't think about two runs on Christmas! I could use them to run off all the peppermint of the season It is wonderful that exercising can be part of your life isn't it? Thanks!!

Oh shame about the turkey trot... what a cute name!!!!!!! I want to turkey trot too! It's a bummer, Im a runner too so I feel ya, but do what greg said and do 2 on christmas day LOL. I still can't get over turkeytrot, it's such a cute name!!!!!!