Hi Vicki! You just keep getting faster! That's fantastic! If you figure out how to be joyful all the time I want some!!!!!

by SUNNYM145

OMG 36 mins!!! THAT IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! I wanna be like you when I grow up :) . Ok, I am pretty sure I am going to at least get the Garmin 305 from ebay. I'm not to worried about the refurbished idea. It still comes with a 1 yr warranty. I can get that for $140. I don't think I was any refurbished 405's, but then again I wasn't really looking..lol. Will have to check on that! I just want to have a somewhat accurate calorie count and someone implied that the garmin does not use the hrm to base the calorie count on. But I need something that will work under trees, for camping! i'm actually looking forward to going for early morning runs at the campgrounds at Heber this summer! Again, Awesome on the race time! Let me know about spring break :cool:

by JTAPP9

Unless you live in Pleasantville, or - dating myself here - the Valley of the Dolls, I don't believe you can be the same mood all the time. There's churches that I've been too that have tried to give the impression there is nothing but JOY JOY JOY, but sadly, behind the fake faces, there are humans just like everyone else. How we feel, what we think (high on the list ) so influences our moods. How to stop the negative thoughts - that's a tough one that I'm working on as well. I think being aware of those thoughts and making an effort to be your own best friend and change them. and of course, HORMONES are high on the list also, so being perimenopausal doesn't help.

by BUN201

congrats on your 5 k vicki! i saw your post about BMI in the forums and I just wanted to say that once your weight drops into the "normal " range, it is probably better to go by measurements/sizes and how your clothes fit than by BMI. Depending on your body composition, you can have a quite high BMI but be a small person (fitting into size 8 jeans, go you! ) Although I am quite small my BMI / weight are high too. It has everything to do with your body composition, so just give yourself a pat on the back and keep truckin'!

by NEIMANMARXIST

I can relate with how you are feeling. I too am on antidepressants and most of the time I feel great but I do get those days like you are having. I also thought about having the Dr. up my meds but I also have that menopause thing going on and I don't think there is alot to do about that. And I know you have the family stressors too. I think you have come so far and you are doing so good most days. Keep up the good work and just know you can write to me and vent anytime. We seem to be alot alike. Have a better day today, Vicky.....=D=D=D

by BSWLPN95

Easier said than done some days, but you are making progress. FANTASTIC job on the running. That's one step. Journaling/blogging is another. Talking to your doctor is a good idea; I recently learned I'm anemic and irritability is a symptom. Try to make each moment count, like when you're in the garden, and then add these moments together. One day at a time, one challenge at a time. :love::kiss::love:

by BREADANDROSES