This is what I am up to...

I decided with all of this stuff going on in my life that I needed to make a fitness goal.  My goal is to be able to walk 60 miles in three days.  Please support me in my journey!
Thanks,
Kris

Update

If anyone was wondering, postsurgery all is well.  I had a little bit of pain the first two days, but I only took 5 pain pills total.  I'm a little tired, but otherwise wonderful.  Can't wait  to see the results.
~Kris

Today is the Day!

Who knew... I woke up before the alarm.  Took the pills with not even a swallow of water.  I feel like the desert. Wish me blessings and luck!  Off to scrub me down!!!!
~Kris

The day after tomorrow...

Just one day left until I get sleeved!!   Send me prayers, love and luck!  I love you all!
Always,
Kris

Beloved...

I guess this is a public love letter.  I would be remiss at this stage of my journey not to mention the sweet man who is the reason I care enough to do this for myself.  On March 26, 2006 I was sitting at Kate's Ice Cream in the South Coast with Shelley.  We were both waiting on blind dates.  Hers didn't make it, but I found myself looking into the most startling pair of chartreuse eyes I have ever seen in my life.  Shell says that she had to nudge me to remind me to start breathing again.  Little did I know that day that this man, my sweet Michael would be the kindest, most tenderhearted, wonderful man I have ever met in my life.  Before I go and make these drastic changes to our lives, I would like to thank him.  First for the courage to take the chance and at least attempt to have my back repaired.  Second for the love and support in bringing our son into this world. Third and most for the courage to believe that I am worth this surgery.  That I deserve to have the tools to help me become well again.  Thank you my beloved.  I know I am not the easiest woman to deal with, but I appreciate your love and compassion for me.  So, I guess I want to dedicate this song to my beloved.  I love you my dearest one.
Yours,
Kristin

Syntrax Nectar Roadside Lemonade and Unflavored

I had this one for breakfast this morning, just mixed in water it doesn't taste bad at all.  Actually, it was pretty good, kinda tasted like lemonade cool-aid if you made it with splenda. No nasty protein taste, and it was not sickly sweet. Plus an awesome bonus, if you give the company a call (18663337403)  They will send you a sampler pack of 13 individual single serve packets for $13. It is still artificial, which I wish it wasn't, but its not nasty.  No tummy troubles no nasty burps, so it was pretty good. So this one gets a 4 out of 5.  As for the unflavored, I think I prefer it to the IsoPure it has less of the whey protien taste and is easier to hide behind other flavors.  It was a really good base for my other shakes.  Try it mixed with a tablespoon of  agave nectar, a cup of almond milk and a handful of frozen berries.  Yummy! 4.5 out of 5 stars.  That's all for now.
~Kris

Isopure Unflavored Whey Protein

This one is awesome.  No tummy troubles at all.   It still has the off protein kinda flavor, but that is easily hide-able.  With a handful of fruit, some ice, a tablespoon of agave, and some almond milk we've got roughly 225 calories of yum.  I think this my be my solution, but I'm going to keep trying and reviewing anyway!!  4.5 out of 5 stars.
~Kris

Update:
I have to lower the IsoPure rating from 4.5 to a 4 because the Syntrax Nectar Unflavored tastes so much better.  No protieny flavor to hide it is just yum!