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I'm 5'5" and started off at 217. It took 30-35 lbs for others mentioned it. They may have wondered for a bit before that though.

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1560, set to lose 0.5/week. Some days it seems like a lot, some days it seems like barely a bite.

Congratulations! So am I!!!!!!!!

1. You have experienced a runner's high. Congratulations - it is truly awesome. For me it usually comes around 45 minutes in. 2. It is hugely important to have the right shoes. I used to struggle with shin splints until I found the right shoes. Took up running after a 9 year "break", ran a marathon 8 months after starting…

That is terrific! Congratulations.

That's terrific! Congratulations. Interesting comment about avoiding the scale. I immediately start avoiding it when I'm not consciously eating well and I secretly hope that when I eventually hop on again, it was show a significant drop. Haha. That's never happened. So, yes! Hop on that scale and stay accountable to…

I'm this way with chips. I read somewhere that you should have a small portion. For me that means a whole bag of chips. Once I start... no off switch! However, after having a small portion you are then supposed to think about how you will be able to have some again another day/time and that you CAN wait for it. It's not…

What a bunch of jerks. Congratulations on stepping out of your comfort zone! In two weeks you've probably been passed by hundreds (thousands?) of people who all chose to not do something so stupid. Those people that passed you fit probably generally fit into 3 categories 1) those that thought NOTHING (98%) or 2) those that…

I prefer late evenings! When my kids were young, I would put them to bed and head out for a run. 9 pm in the dead of winter - sometimes I ran until midnight. Those days I couldn't have willed myself to get up early for a run, but had (and still have) all my energy at night :)

Congratulations. You look amazing!

I'm bringing this thread back. I sometimes get a runner's high quickly and it is glorious. Usually though it is around 35-45 minutes in. Interestingly though, I literally have dreams of having a runner's high. I dream that I'm running up hills without feeling it. I feel like I can go on and on forever. Lol.

I WISH I wasn't hungry post long run. I am ravenous and tend to eat anything I can get my hands on. THIS is why I gained weight training for a marathon.

Since I've lost a noticeable amount of weight I find myself wondering about other people much more often. Hmmmm she appears to be at a healthy weight. I wonder if she counts calories or does she naturally eat at maintenance? Has she always been at a healthy weight? Hmmmmm he is at an unhealthy weight. I wonder if he cares…

I'm a runner and I do calf raises - now I'm wondering if I should drop them...... I do a full body lifting routine that I enjoy. I also have great difficulty fitting in more than 2 lifting sessions into a week so I don't rest at all between sets. I do upper body and when I would normally rest, I do a lower body move…

I try to alternate days of running with days of lifting (but usually only get ~5 days of exercise/week in). My lifting has been the same thing each time (full body workout each time). I think I'm going to switch it up a bit though (different lifts that work the same muscle groups for some variation).

Wow everybody on here impresses the heck out of me! 3 days/week run (I would like to work up to 4 days/week) ~5 days/week 35 minute hike with dogs ~ 2 days/week resistance training (I would like to do 3 days/week) I try to walk 2X/day during my 15 minute coffee breaks - but this usually only happens a few times/week

Way to go!

I'm also addicted to food. I always say that I have no "off switch" or at least I haven't found it yet. I binge on food I don't even particularly care for. Ugh. It seems strange though since I also love healthy foods and exercise.

THIS is me!

I've been focusing on my health for about 1.5 years now. I've realized that for me consistency (meaning only the odd treat here and there) = a good calorie deficit and weight loss. Being inconsistent (stuffing my face with chips every weekend and then eating at a deficit for the rest of the week) = maintenance. I've been…

Great work on the loss! I had to lose about 40lbs (from my highest of 217) before people started saying something. I'm ~55 lbs down and have gone from a size 14-16 to a 10. Perhaps your pants were on the tight side to start with???? People probably notice/wonder, but if they aren't 100% sure they won't want to mention it,…

I'm NO expert! but if they feel like Jello immediately after working out, I don't think it is DOMS (Delayed onset of muscle soreness - I think from lactic acid/muscle tearing) - although that will likely come! Your muscles are more likely tired. My muscles almost always feel at least a bit like Jello after working out but…

Yes calorie deficit = weight loss. BUT for me exercise of any sort keeps me feeling good about my health and when I feel good about it, I am encouraged to eat healthier (so cardio or weights = feeling healthy= eating healthier=calorie deficit = weight loss). All the best in whatever you enjoy and can fit into your schedule…

Oh and I should add, now 166 :)

My babies are now 14, 12 and 10. I have to say the only time in my life I was "lucky" wrt weight was when I was breastfeeding. 198lbs got pregnant - up to 250, breastfed, didn't count calories and went down to 165 (my lowest since teens). 165 got pregnant - up to 200, breastfed, didn't count calories and went down to 150…

Yup. Roads are often beveled and running in the middle means a more level surface. I didn't realize asphalt was softer!

For my long runs I put my water out before my run (maybe the night before - depends on temperatures and my schedule). I have an out and back route so I hit up each of my bottles twice. I eat Cliff Bloks at roughly 200 calories/hour and stay away from caffeine (although I think I'm going to try it). I'd LOVE a negative…

Congrats on finishing the program! I'm a slow runner too. I have a good base so I'm going to work on intervals/hills, etc. to improve my speed. I also know that if I drop 20lbs I'll be faster for obvious reasons. So, not sure if this is something you need to do as well, but it is something to think about. I had tried to do…

Vacation food is often salty = water retention. (my guess anyway)! Also, perhaps you were a bit dehydrated for your previous weigh in???