Sindaena: Good luck with the 5K next weekend!! You will like get or can ask about more specific info when you pick up your packet on Friday, and when you arrive at the race there should be a place to check in where you'll get your timing chip/ankle band, etc. I'm sure it's going to be awesome - have fun!
Thinsole: Thank you very much. I'll be cheering for you to hit onderland by the end of the month!!
ennay: Fantastic loss this week!!
josey: I don't think I need to tell you this, but you've succeeded brilliantly whether you hit goal before vacation or not. Being able to say you've lost 70 lbs when you're seeing people for the first time in a while... just awesome.
sumnerfan: I'm sorry you've been struggling emotionally lately, but I'm glad you're here to re-focus and commit to reaching your goals. Doing good things for yourself really helps to improve mood. The family reunion is past, and so now you'll be able to get back on top of that food intake. Make this week a good one, and you'll feel GREAT seeing that scale drop next weekend.
K2: Glad to see the loss this week! That renewed energy is going to do wonders for you, I am sure of it.
Jeanettey and Tate: What happened?
For anyone who cares, the procedure went fine this morning. Unfortunately, because of the complications we ran into late last week, they told me I'm not allowed to do any cardio exercise for 4-5 WEEKS. I am really, really bummed. I asked the nurse whether I could at least just walk at a slow 3mph outside or on the treadmill, and she said "maybe 2.3mph". Seriously? I walk faster than that just doing normal daily activities. I am allowed to do light lifting though, it's just repeated jiggly movement that's been nixed, so I guess that's what I'll have to focus on. Maybe now would be a good time to try out some yoga.
josey/ennay: In regards to the side challenge - I was on a glucose drip for a few hours this morning and so have no idea of my calorie intake for the day. So unless you object, I'm going to aim for a calorie deficit of 6000 for Monday-Saturday. It's going to be a challenge to do it without the cardio to help burn calories!