Ok I need help. I used to be a runner and avid workerouter. I am 42, married 20 years and mom to 4 younglings. 18,13, 9 and 7. Ok so this is my thing and the reason I need the *crawl* part of ths group. The past couple of years I have had one surgery after another. Big ones too. Ones that took me out of life for months. Every time I turn around, something is going on with me.

I am recovering from emergency surgery first of Jan, had a subsequent infection then another one! It is so hard to get walking when I am in pain from this or that. My recoveries are long so that makes it even harder.

I think part of the reason I have such a hard time is because I am all or nothing. Either power walk 3 miles or nothing, a week after surgery? Really? *sigh* if I could get in my brain that starting out slow (again) is ok, I would do better.

Oh I have lost 80lbs in the past... this weight I am loosing now was the weight I put on after a total pelvic reconstruction.
Tiff

Hi everybody! I just became a member of this group so I thought I would introduce myself. I did c25k in November & December & did my first 5k in January. Finished in 37 minutes and was sooo excited. I am now signed up for another 5k on march 10th and a commando run (like warrior dash) on march 31st. I never thought I would be running but I love it. I have lost 70 pounds by doing Mfp and going to a gym called title boxing club where I do boxing and kickboxing. I am addicted to it.

Hello my name is Hillarie. I am the mother of 2 ages 8 and 5. Married for almost 13 years now. I work full time and then some. I love my job, but it really takes up so much of my time that I've found it easy to use it as an excuse not to get the exercise I need. I ran cross country and track in high school and was a cheer leader. My junior summer was in a motor cycle accident breaking my pelvic bone in 3 places on my right side. Needless to say that summer was spent laying down for a vast majority. I quit running after that. I'd gained some weight throughout highschool and then being sedintary really killed my confidence. I just started really getting back into wanting to run this past September. My marriage has been plagued with struggles to start our family and that was my focus for soo long. I now have 2 fabulous children and after the passing of my mother, she was 51, 3 years ago I think I finally woke up to the fact that although her death was not neceassarily related to weight I want to be here for my children past the age of 51. I REALLY love to run, I may be slow, I may struggle but for me its my stress relief and my mommy time out.
I am so happy to have found this group. I have dreams of running a half marathon in 2012. I haven't even ran a 5k yet but I will run a half in 2012. Even if its not a race and its just a day I decide to go run 13.1 miles becasue I feel like it. I struggle with making excuses and not making myself do it. I CAN DO THIS!!!

Would like to welcome all the newcomers to the group, very nice to have you here!!!

Will be sending out emails to this weeks coming challenge as we do every week, just our way of letting you know we are here and we want you with us a long this path to healthier lives!!!

Hi Everyone. I completed last week and just saw this intro page. I am about to get married June 9, 2012. Due to kidney issues last year I gained 40 lbs in about 2lbs (due to steroids). Although still on them the dose has been drastically reduced. I would like to lose another 20-25 lbs before my wedding but I would be happy with at least 15 lbs.

I have been trying to do the Belly Fat Cure and lost 10 pounds pretty quickly. I have stayed at the weight that I am now for awhile. I an starting over today at 0 pounds lost as a new beginning. One thing I became aware of is how much sugar I was eating and the amount of hidden sugars even in "healthy" foods. I do not feel so tired since I have cut way back on my sugar. So....lots of motivating people on this site! Also, a very usuer friendly site as well. First day, wish me well!

Hello, i was just invited last week and joined over the weekend. I am a former runner that, well, got off track some years ago. i physically ache to run, and even though I never ran at this weight (290), I am so motivated by the soul behind this group. i plan on starting the Run Your Butt Off (modified C25K program), as SOON as my cold goes away - so I am aiming to start on Wednesday. Until then, I just want to say thanks for being here and keep it up. Posting stats soon...

Hi everyone, my name is Nechole, and I just joined MFP 5 days ago. I joined the group yesterday. I am here to lose roughly about 30 pounds. My goal is 130-135 area. I recently lost 40 pounds within the past 6 months already, but it was due to sickness. I am finally healthy, so I want to finish the job the right way. I have always thought about running and right now I dabble in it alittle. I have 2 children that run long distance at the college level. I enjoy it when I attempt it, but I am inconsistent. I walk consistently everyday and I think I am now ready to make the transition.

Hey All--- I'm Becky. I have a really long intro on my profile so I won't bore you with it here. I normally walk 2-3 miles a day so this seemed like the perfect group to join in on

Hi all-this looks like a great group happy to join you

I'm Wendy an aspiring runner who has battled some running injuries. Have run a few half marathons and dream of running a full or even an ultra-if only this damn body would cooperate! I like Will's challenge of 15 miles for the week-that seems realistic for me right now. Looking forward to getting to know you beautiful runners

Hi Wendy welcome to the challenge. 15 is the "goal" but the ultimate go is just to get up and get going. If you 1 mile or 50 your working towards a better you . Thanks for joining!!!

Hey everyone,

My name is Tammy, I'm 28 mother of 1. I work full time and go to grad school part time. My life is pretty hectic, but I've decided to start putting me first a bit. I've just recently started to run. I'm up to 2.5 miles at one stretch. I have a 5 miler at the end the of the month and I'm hoping to do a 1/2 in August I could use all the support I can get! Thanks!

It's always thrilling to see new comers in the group. Welcome champs!!!

My name is Tom. Been here for a few month's. A year ago I ran 3 H. Marathons. Began training for my 1st Marathon in Aug of 2011. Ran my 1st in Jan of this year. All of these runs were not even about winning a medal or having the best time. It was about finishing. A month after running the Marathon I had a knee injury. The great news, even though haven't been able to run. I started riding. Someone in my running grp sold me a very nice rode bike. Have joined a couple of local riding groups. The riding has given me strength in knee. When not riding with group I do solo rides.

Here's my totals 7/14 - 7/21

7/14 6 mile walk
7/15 24 mile ride
7/16 2 mile walk
7/17 20 mile ride
7/18 8 mile ride
7/19 2 mile walk
7/20 Rest
7/21 20 mile ride

Total 82 miles

Tom

My name is Amy and today is my first day joining the group. This group caught my eye because it had a challege and I like to have a challenge I am a single mother of a teenage so I need cardio to relieve stress! I started walking in 2010 when I first started a new job after being laid off for a few months. Every day around 10:30 I was as my 'break' at work. First it was just me, then one co-worker joined and then another. Now we have 4 people who walk together. We walk 2 miles every day and it helps to talk and before we know it we have already walked 2 miles. If you are struggling to get your 15 miles in, I highly recommend it. We don't even change anymore we just all bring shoes/socks and hit the trails. On cold/rainy days we even walk in the parking garage. Anything to get your miles in Great to be part of this group!

Glad to have you join us. Starting a new challenge tomorrow so jump right on in there

I'm Billy ... Working hard to get healthy and looking forward to running my first 5k in the spring ... this sould be great motivation.