Where is it? Where's my data?

Ok, I must have a wild electrical current running through my body....through the HRM to the Ipod to the Ipod Nike Sensor and to my Omron???????
My "b" is blinking on the Omron. It will not let me upload any stats.....it has a NEW BATTERY!
My sensor is NOT picking up any walks.....NOTHING from the last five days.
Lance talks to me...congratulates me etc etc etc.....
Sifting through the help section/forum on Nike+ is mind numbing.
I have Poker to go to tonight.
Hope they let me keep my phone....lol
Yo' haha

SIX miles again.....new setpoint!

HA!
Wanted 7 miles again and landed with 6. I'll take it gladly.
I think my new setpoint is 5...and if there is good music on (or a nice man to look at) I will push it to 6....lol.

Nike+ Omron pedometer Polar HRM WalkingSpree

You can get your Omron pedometer here. $29.99
Your Polar F11 Heart Rate Monitor here.$159.95
Get your Apple Ipod Nike+ Sensor for iPod nano 3g,4g here.$29.00 [Ipod not included]

There is also a discount code we can use if you are part of the WLS walking buddies group. At this time, the special WalkingSpree WLS walking buddies group ((with a great discount)) is available by invitation only. It is exclusively for WLS patients, pre, post and even die hard weight loss "Ytubers".
Be sure to check out Virginia's WLS channel. She'll be happy to help you out.

I have found more success on my journey by utilizing these tools.
They keep me accountable...WHEN I USE THEM!!

With the Omron pedometer you get their software. You will be able to upload yout steps to your computer. There are people walking with us who are not a member of WalkingSpree. Don't let that stop you, ok.

The Polar F11 HRM comes with PolarFitness Trainer software.
This also uploads to their website via Weblink.
:)

fritz doubt electronics walking crap

Jeeezus!
Ok, the Omron has a new battery.
My Timex triathlons back is off, I'm trying to replace that battery.
My Polar HRM is still working.
The "pod" should be working. It has failed in logging anything for weeks.
I'm electric apparently.
Several electronic pieces of equipment have fritzed out with me using them.
WTF is that about?!
Sizzle sizzle.
Too lazy and don't want to spend $$ on another sensor.
Gettin' on the pony right now.
All new spiffy spreadsheets made too.
Woohoo.
STEEP goals made for the next few weeks.
Let's get this party going.

*Still have not gotten the psych eval...I'm blaming it on money but is there a deep down fear? doubt? I think so.
Following literally hundreds of WLS post ops..I'm just not sure anymore....it's a year later and I'm sitting here not sure....JEEEZUS!

The internet vortex....

Couldn't sign into this account for weeks.
Must have been stuck in some sort of internet vortex from which there is no escape.

Emerging from the vortex I can only tell you that I am still frustrated.
We are awaiting an appointment for a stress thallium.
I had to reschedule two of them due to family illness.
Life! "Life is what happens to you while you are busy making plans..."It sure does stink when that quote rings true.

Walking in Myrtle

What have I done!?
Well, firstly, again I walk SLOWER and for a smaller distance outside than I do on the treadmill.
Maybe it's the singing I am doing while on the tread.
I would be thought a nutcase if I was strolling through the streets of the Farm singing Bon Jovi.
Well, we signed up for the Walk from Obesity event this Saturday at the Market Commons in Myrtle Beach, SC.
I knew about this a few weeks ago but wasn't sure if it was to be held when we would be here.
It is this weekend and we are here so we are walking.
There is NOWHERE on the site about how far it is.
It is lists 3 hours as the elapsed time.
The training tips show a 3 mile training schedule so I am ASSuming it is 3 miles.
No problem!

Walking today waiting for the rain

HOT HOT HOT and sticky.
Been taking my walks outside for what reason I do not know.
Maybe somewhere in my brain I am thinking that if it is sweltering outside I can lose more weight.
I walked for 3 1/2 miles today.
I'll take it. It is a lot better than I was doing last month.
I wonder why, at my advanced age, I lose interest. I THINK I am in for the long haul.
I actually think I am right now. I have days though where I blow off exercise all together.
I feel better afterwards. I enjoy the benefits. I am losing weight, slowly but surely.
Why does my achieving mind allow myself to slip?
Ahh another answer I will never find.
I wanted to run so badly in the Komen Race for the Cure in October.
There is no way I can do it. I know I can walk (or can I) the whole distance but I wanted to be able to run.
The next marathon goal I am thinking about it the Myrtle Beach BiLo Marathon. There is a 5k and a 10k (again, I think). It is in February. I think I can handle that.
It is at least a goal to strive for.
Mr. would come along.
He was a multi marathoner afterall. Boston, NY and a few small town races. He still holds some record at his highschool.
When I met him, he would always tell me he was a "legend".
He's been wanting to get back into running for the last 5 years at least.
He has come to the gym with me and walked with me a few times.
He's too competative. He gets frustrated if he can't go ALL OUT. I wish he would discover running again...for his own sanity.

4 miles...NOT

I am sooo very tired, and HOT. I feel and look like a drowned rat!
September being a new month!! Another new month I was so excited about perhaps getting SOMEWHERE with my Doctor.
I renewed my vows to myself to keep on keepin' on!
I walked, nearly 4 miles today.
I had to stop, after all I was dying, at 3.88.
With the steps from work plus the walk I went over 10,000 steps per my pedometer.
I couldn't take another step. Jon Bon Jovi couldn't help, Billy Joel couldn't help, Garth either. It's sad when Garth can't kick your hiney into gear.
Anyhow, better to have walked some than none at all.....right?
Think I need a new pair of sneaks. The Treadmill is tearing up the tread on my sneakers.
I LOVE the sneaks I have from Nike, they are Nike+ but I don't want to spend that kind of money now. I have the pouch from Marware that I can put the Nike+ Ipod sensor into. I'll go shopping this weekend, perhaps for NB's. They have been my go to sneaks when I can't find Nikes on sale.

Breathing is nice

It's lovely to have an ephiphany, especially when it's in regard to your health.
I noticed something this last week.
I was nearly late for work three times last week.
The "tardies" are forced to park far away.
I was scurrying across the parking lot and noticed that I was walking at a good clip. Much faster than I would think a chubby girl could.
HA!
The TINY, oh so freaking tiny bit of weight that I have lost since January is frustrating. The WONDERFUL part of this stinking journey is my health is obviously changing for he better.
I was NOT out of breath walking across the parking lot.
I did not sweat walking across the parking lot.
It is nice to notice.
Okay, so "they say" I have sleep apnea. My lung function has definitely improved.
I HATE my CPAP machine. I really do. I don't think I am sleeping better. I am still sleepy when I wake up, isn't everyone? I do have to wake up at 5am though.
Co morbidities of obesity are many.
Joint pain, hypertension, diabetes, crapped out lung function, sleep apnea.
I hate that term.....or rather I hate that I have it.
I'm essentially too fat for my trachea and the tissues surrounding my trachea.
Slap in the face, but I did it to myself.
Watch out self, it;s CHANGING!
Why isn't the change good enough sometimes, the timeline?
Yes, I know, the weight didn't come on overnight. blah blah blah
Feelin' good today!

Myrtle Beach

Decided to forego returning to the beach for a few weeks.
Myrtle will still be there.
I can make great money up here in NY.
Walking club is taking off. I actually think I LIKE walking again.
I hope to be running soon.
I thought I would be ready for the Komen half marathon in October @ SixFlags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ. I am in NO WAY ready for that.
My run/walk sprints have slowed significantly.
Trying a new route tomorrow.
I'll map it over at mapmyrun.com.

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Six Mile Run -- Walk

Well, uploading my walk/run into Nike+ and read somewhere on the site that people are using mapmyrun.
I signed up.
I THOUGHT I uploaded the walk/run here but it isn't working.
Nice , if it works.
Jury is still out.

Finally....in the groove

Ahh to day was one of those days when everything just works.
Woke up, made us a great healthy breakfast.
Farted around reading email for about an hour then headed out with the camera and new tripod and shot loads of pictures.
Princeton is lovely. I love walking around town people watching.
It's prettiest in the Fall.
Today wasn't as hot as it has been. The humidity here has been wicked.
I suppose it is better than being South(which I will be in a few weeks).
Summers in the South nearly kill me. When I am not working, I'll take it but when I am working and having to brave the heat....NOT GOOD!

Back to today.
I got back from the shoot around 2p.m.
I needed to get my walk/run in.
Strapped up the Polar F11 HRM, threw on my Nike+ sneaks, grabbed the Ipod and went out.
I keep forgetting to clip on my Omron Pedometer. Although I am tracking with Nike+ I like to see the steps displayed throughout the day. I am also in a walking group from WalkingSpree and the "tube".
I intended on taking my normal route however today was so pretty I went further.
Hey, I could stroll or sit down if it got to be too strenuous.
Guess what?!
It was GREAT!
I even got in running at least once every 5 minutes.
Been doing a lot of introspection lately with my contemplating Lapband.
My battles with my doctor and my many appointment with sub specialists are providing me with "cause for pause".

Pause for Sestamibi and possible hypoparathyroidism
Pause for a leaking ventricle and possible heart disease
Pause for Stress Thallium
Pause for Sleep studies and Cpap machines
Pause for protein drinks and calorie restriction
Pause for shin splints and sore ankles

My "whys" and "hows" are being redefined everyday with each new roadblock.
Been thinking a lot about Randy Pausch, his dying and his "Last Lecture".
I bough this book on CD (for my long drives) and a few copies of the book.
It is small, 5x8 maybe, and is rough cut. The pages are "torn", not clean crisp edges.
I'll give them as Christmas gifts.
He wrote/said -- and others have said the same but it's worth repeating.
"Brick walls (in this case my roadblocks) are there for a reason. They give us a chance to show how badly we want something."



In my seeking surgery I have, once again, recommitted to strive for a healthy lifestyle.
I USED to eat well.
I USED to exercise regularly.
I USED to take the time for my hobbies.
I USED to feel pretty great a lot.

I'm doing all of those things again. Not perfectly but I am doing them more often.
Today, I was in the groove and it felt great.

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re calibrating....and Nike+ ipod sensor

grrr
Nike + is supposed to log the last five walks/runs!
The code is copied correctly, it just has issues...
Anyhow, recalibrated the Pod. I am walking faster and my stride has changed.
Also, the pod had been off by as much as .3 miles once I went over 3 miles.
NOT good when I get to be real serious about logging.
It was .03 difference today after 2.68 miles. I can live with that for now.

Went to s&*t!

..the walk did today.
Freaking pissed me off I tell ya'!
The dip at the end of my horrible walk is when I had to ditch the Ipod and run for the bathroom!
Well, THAT never happened before....not during a walk.
I did get sick as a dog in the shower one day after I pushed over 4 miles.
I hadn't eaten too soon before. I was sipping water.
I guess I cannot exercise within 3 hours of eating?
I'll have to refine this because that would be ridiculous.

Pushing through it .... Doc ... Ethicon

I used to know what pushing through it meant......I had forgotten.
I got to that place today in my WALK (yes, still only walking) where I thought I couldn't take another freakin' step. Thank God for Billy Joel! His few songs I have on the ole Ipod started playing and soon I was off again......Thank you Billy!
I used to run.....why the hell did I stop and where the fuck have I been?

I am in a running (me, only walking) challenge with an amazing woman I have never met. She had LB surgery and posts on a message board/forum I read. I have been following her story and many successes. She is truly an inspiration! Thank you Christine!

I got to see Doc after all Friday. I was scheduled to see her but her office canceled me mid week and I was just going to reschedule. Funny thing though...I was working with her Friday afternoon and asked what she was doing after the case. "Nothing" she said then promptly called the office to ask me be fit in again. Nice to know the boss!
Seeing her for my "consult" is being done out of order because I cannot fit a visit with her into my schedule. Also, I needed to bring a person with me(their rules). The four friends I asked worked, one had her daughters prom. A friend I work with came, so nice of her to do so on a Friday night! Thank you Justine!

Maybe the lagging timeline will work for me. The group will start doing the Realize band from Ethicon. I love their products. Everything we use from Ethicon works in a superior fashion to their competitors. We are even supposed to switch back to their suture...I HOPE SO!
The main differences in the band systems are Ethicons has a unique port placement system. It looks like a cross between a PPH and circular stapler with a dash of clip applier. All of their stapling devices are great so I expect no less from this device.