8.5 Month Post-op Photos

I Did It!!! 5 K in 38.56

It was bitterly cold, 17 degrees. I wasn't able to run the entire course, but I did finish. I wasn't first across the line, and I wasn't last. It has been a GREAT day. One more goal I can check off of my list.

Special thanks to all of my friends and family that ran/walked the race. And a huge thanks to Dave Collins who was by my side every step, fast or slow, of the 3.1 miles.

Here are some race photos. #1 is me in running gear. #2 the finish line with the time clock. #3 is approachng the finish line. #4 the start, I'm the one waving my arm in the air. I know they are not in cronological order. Sorry

I could be a crack addict

I'm not, but I could be. Let me clarify...For the most part, I have shared the positives of my weightloss journey through this blog. There are LOTS of positives. And while my journey has been remarkably easy, I must confess that I really miss food and some of what is associated with it. I also am discovering that I crave things I never did before and my will power to turn it down can be thwarted fairly easily. Not only do I crave things, but if available and I give into the temptation, I tend to binge until the said food item is GONE. For example, I bought a half gallon of ice cream to have a bowl of and share with my family. Well the second night it was in the house and nobody was eating it, I felt an almost uncontrollable urge to finish it off. It nearly consumed all of my thoughts and would not let up until I gave in. I finally gave in and ate it ALL. Another example, last night we were setting up our Christmas tree and I decided I would make a few cookies to add to the festivities. I made 10 cookies. My kids each ate one, my wife ate two, I ate the rest. I wasn't hungry, but I had no will power at all.

It is disconcerting that with all of the success I have had losing the weight and getting my physical body back in shape, I still have not found the magic ticket to correct my behavior. So, while I am not a crack addict. I do see how someone could become addicted to a substance.

All that being said, I am so glad I had the surgery. The beauty of my situation is that even with my errant behaviors, I have a tool that will help me continue to lose the weight and keep it off for the long haul.

By the way, today I will run my first 5K race. It is 15 degrees outside. What was I thinking.

Marc

First Parade Ride

Here I am on the new (old) bike. It was VERY cold, but lots of fun.