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Hi! Add me if you'd like. I'm about half way through a C25K and am getting ready to start a strength training regimen. I'm 5'2" and looking to lose some weight, but I'd really like to get in shape again.

"Vocal" declaration of 60 miles in May. I am half-way into my C25K (starting week four this week). now, i just need to find a race to reward completion! Thanks for providing the challenge!

Sweat is fat crying. The hardest lift of all is lifting your butt off the couch.

I too struggle to find time to work out. I don't have a set schedule for work so it changes everyday. I have that doing a little throughout the day has been a big help. For example, I do wall sits while brushing my teeth. I try to do two sets of ten push-ups everyday either when I wake up or just before I go to sleep. I…

I use a treadmill. I am on w3 d3. I set my treadmill to a 2% incline for running and a 3% incline while walking. If I feel good while running, I'll increase the speed in tenth increments until I hit my stride and then I'll maintain that. The focus for this program is about time not your speed or distance so do what's…

I have the FT7 and I love it. It is not as loaded as the others you mentioned, but it fits my needs perfectly. I can sync it to treadmills and to Mapmyrun which will sync with MFP. It tracks heart rate, target or upper and lower limits, calories and keeps workout logs for at least a month I think. It is not a sleep tracker…

Every three or four days, but I use a weight tracking app (happyscale)that tracks trends instead of actual weight. This way, the occasional off day doesn't effect the overall outlook. I find it much more accurate and I stay much more accountable to myself.

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Happy scale-weight tracking that tracks trends C25K-couch to 5k running program Spring-music app that caters to specific beats per minute/workout types and time intervals Motiontraxx-music app that sets a pace for different running speeds Map my run-log workouts and gps tracking Human-tracks activity throughout the day

You can add me, I'm fairly new to MFP and log in everyday. I have at least 50 to lose and just started a C25K program. Im also getting ready to start strength training again. We can help each other!

Sometimes you can also find discounted entry fees on groupon for race registrations in your area.

There's a really great app called Spring where you can choose the type of activity, the intensity, and the genre of music you like and it will create a playlist with a certain beat for your workout. I love it. I also use another one called motiontraxx that works in a similar way. Both are free. Having a great playlist is a…

Hi! You can add me if you'd like. This is my third week on MFP and my second week into a couch to 5k program. My diet is getting under control, but I really struggle to get motivated to exercise. I have about 50lbs to lose so I'll be in it for the long haul.

Measure out a single serving and put the rest away. Out of sight will help put it out of mind. Then slowly eat that single serve portion. Break whatever it is into smaller pieces and drink lots of water before and after eating. Chew gum or brush your teeth after eating. Or take a walk or do some other activity not…

Not impossible, and realizing that is the first step. You are capable and in control. Keep it that way. Make a concerted effort to make smart decisions about diet and exercise and make them a priority. This is my second week on MFP, and I believe that setting specific goals with dedicated timelines is critical to success.…

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Try to determine some more specific goals. Goals like "getting fit or having a healthy lifestyle" are good, but they allow for too much ambiguity and not enough accountability. Sign up for a 5k a few months from now and train for it, or make it your mission to complete a hike with someone and work out to get ready for it.…

Strawberry mint and a slice of jalapeño will give a little kick!

I just started MFP and have about 50lbs to lose. I also just started the C25k program and I've finally gotten serious about diet and exercise. Feel free to add me. I plant to check in here everyday and to be adamant about keeping to my diet and exercise regimen. I could use the help too. Great job on your loss so far!

I'm in! I've been on MFP for just over a week and this sounds like a great way to jump start it all. CW:185 GW: 175 UGW: 135

I'm at about a 6 total right now. Calorie control and food choices are about a 7-8. I am much more conscious about what and how much I eat and have almost eliminated mindless snacking. On the exercise front, however, a 4-5. It takes me way too long to get motivated and I always seem to procrastinate doing it. Once I start,…

Shrimp roll-ups: grill shrimp and stir-fry veggies. Roll it up in lettuce leaves. Can be done with any combo of lean meat or veggies Zucchini marinara: Julienne or use a spiralizer to create "noodles" out of zucchini and top with warm marinara Grilled chicken packets: lightly oil a large piece of tinfoil. Add chicken…

Hi! This will be my second attempt at completing a program like this. The first time I got sick during week 4, and I lost my groove...NO excuses this time! I would love to work on this with you and anyone else willing to dive in. I really want to be able to complete all those 5k's for great causes, for fun, and most…

I wanted to start doing this too and found that starting with breakfast was a good way to get into it. I buy steel-cut oats in bulk and measure out individual servings with a few dried cranberries, chia, flax, etc. for each day of the week. I put it In a ziplock bag and the night before, I add the packet and a cup of…