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I am also in the market for cross trainers. I love my saucony rides for running but every pair of cross trainers feel awful, not supportive or cushioned enough, and the sizing seems different than running shoes (they seem smaller.) Brooks Ghost 7 are also running shoes, so I can see how they didn't work for you for cross…

Unless I am planning to run more than an hour, I don't feel the need to eat before. Try regulating your breathing by running an odd number of steps while breathing in, and the same breathing out. So count 3 steps breathing in, 3 steps breathing out (or whatever odd number.) I read this in a running magazine and it helps…

Nony_Mouse, I hope your back feels better soon. Also wanted to note that as the workouts are getting longer, with two exercises each day instead of one, I am also having to move my time down toward the minimum of the range. It seems a little disappointing, but I am not going to worry about it too much. Especially since I…

The squat challenge sounds interesting too. I know that I would really need to work on my form for that! Do you have a link?...........

No, but I am doing my planks on cushy carpet. Maybe you can use a yoga mat or a towel or something to cushion your elbows?

Thanks for the tip about trying to get a bit more stability on the side planks by moving your foot over a touch. I am going to try that. Today is my day 14. Time to test how long I can make it. Originally, 43 seconds, week 1, 60 seconds, week 2: 75 seconds! So I am still improving and am happy about it! If any new folks…

When I go to McDonalds, I like to get the Southwest salad with grilled chicken. i like it and it isn't terrible for me. Sometimes you have to eat out if you on a road trip or something, so I like to know what is a decent choice even at fast food.

Jen, I am glad you are feeling better about it. The sides are so hard. I haven't had a chance to do my workout for the day, but hope to get it done later tonight.

I decided to change my goal to lose more slowly so I can eat more (I felt hungry all the time on 1200 cal), and I exercise quite a bit. Exercise does double for me because it seems to decrease my appetite on exercise days and I get to eat more overall so the treats do fit in. I also agree with those that suggest making…

I did day 10 today. It felt harder than I thought and I will be happy to have a rest day tomorrow! I do notice my core muscles more now, so I am really happy to have found this challenge to get stronger.

Great improvement, nony_mouse! Thanks for the info about the poses. I do not do yoga, so I had no way of knowing.

Today is day 9, I did the side planks, 15 seconds each. They were a touch easier this time, but I am much more stable on one side and more wobbly on the other.

Join in, LaydieJo!

Yay Jen! Did day with 30 second reps. It was very hard. I was surprised how quickly the 45 seconds of rest in between went!

Great result, webrat_jen! I also think that having good shoes on helps a lot. Today was day 7 for me too, and I did 60 seconds. I started at 43, so I am also very pleased with the result!

I believe they say somewhere that a teacher is lightly active. Then you would add your exercise separately and it would add the calories for those activities and you would get to eat those calories on top of the base calorie goal it gives you. Does that make sense?

I am glad to hear others wobble a bit too. Today is day 6, a rest day for me.

It is normal to have some aches and pains. I recommend icing anything that hurts right away. If it still hurts the next day, you may need an additional rest day. Slowly increase the amount you run. Also, have you been fit for proper running shoes for your gait? They can help you avoid injuries.

Day 5 is side planks. First time doing them and had trouble with balance. I hope to get better with time.

The best thing is to go to the running store and get fit professionally. Each brand has shoes for people that suppinate or pronate, who need stability or not, etc. So it really depends on how you walk/run, how many miles you are going to run per week and if you are overweight or not. A running store can help you with all…

I completed day 4 with 25 second repeats. It felt really difficult at the end so I feel like I am working the correct amount for me. I just focused on breathing evenly and that helped it to go faster.

I am on day 3 which is a rest day. Nonie, don't worry where you start, the idea is to improve :) I have never done the side planks, so I will need to figure those ones out.

I am doing the 30 day plank challenge I found here: http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/the-30-day-plank-challenge/ Is that what you are doing? I am on day 2. It says 10-30 second plank repeats and I tried 25 seconds and did okay.

I am doing the 30 day plank challenge I found here: http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/the-30-day-plank-challenge/ Is that what you are doing? I am on day 2. It says 10-30 second plank repeats and I tried 25 seconds and did okay.

In your settings, what did you choose for rate of loss?

I run about the same amount as you and also sometimes do Jillians 30 day shred, especially in bad weather. I like the videos, but they are higher impact than I really want for cross-training. I feel like they are hard on my ankles and knees, the same as running is. But they are good videos and could be worth a try for you.…

I recommend running no more than 3 times a week at first, with the 10% mileage rule that others noted. Then do two complete rest days and two of cross-training. That will help reduce the risk of injury. And definitely rest more if you are having pain. Many also suggest that you do two shorter runs and one longer run per…