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You can do it! Slow and steady. Speed will come later.

@SuzieQ136 I’m so glad to hear you got through the 20 minutes! I knew you would. 😊 I’m still jogging but now that it’s nice I’ve loved to outdoors. Harder than treadmill for me so I’ve been doing intervals. Nothing longer than 5 minutes right now but I’ll get there.

@SuzieQ136, you can do it! I know you can. Don’t let it intimidate you. Slow and steady. You’ve got this!

@SuzieQ136 how are you feeling?

@briscogun awesome accomplishment! Way to go running a full 5k! That’s about where my pace is too. 36-38 minutes. I ran 30 minutes today and managed 2.5 miles. Next time I’ll push to run a whole 5k. I’ve never considered myself a runner either. Maybe because I don’t have the same results on pavement than I do on the…

@briscogun, congratulations on completing the program! I attempted a trail run yesterday with my dog. Keyword, attempted. Too many variables; terrain, wind, sharing the path with others, my dog needing to stop several times, and it just being much harder to run outdoors. I managed to jog 24 of 44 minutes but definitely not…

I finished the program today. (On the treadmill). We’ve had hard rains for the last few days. I went at a nice steady pace and had no issues. I think I’ll stick to 30 minute segments for another week and see if I can increase my speed a little. Then possibly try the 10k app.

@BeccaHawes49 Awesome! Keep us posted. 👏🏻 🏃🏽‍♀️

@SuzieQ136 you will do great tomorrow! Can’t wait to hear how it went. @briscogun awesome job completing W8D1! I just did W8D2 tonight. Not gonna lie, the last 5 minutes was tough. But I pushed through and I feel great. Much easier to do on treadmill though.

@SuzieQ136 awesome job completing W1D2! I’m glad it was easier for you than day 1. As far as sneakers go, I don’t have advice right now. But when everything opens back up I’d recommend going to a running store and getting properly fitted.

5.5 mile hike. 1706’ elevation gain.

@briscogun: Great job! Never hurts to repeat weeks. We’ve all done it. Today I completed W8D1 but I took it easy at a 4.8mph the whole 28 minutes. Felt good. I didn’t want to push myself harder than they because I’m hiking tomorrow. Between 5 and 6 miles.

Completed W7D3 today. A little faster than the previous workout. Felt great! One more week to go and then I think I’ll try the bridge to 10k. Has anyone done that yet?

I’m working on this program again. Trying to increase speed. But my runs have been few and far between. Last run was Sunday, 4/5. Completed W7D2. But it was on the treadmill. And I’m not at all fast. 4.8mph, all 25 minutes. The shorter intervals I was getting up over 6mph. I’m gonna try to get the next run in over the next…

I just turned 41 a couple weeks ago. Married with two young children and I work full time. I’m down 51 pounds and would like to lose another 10-25. Haven’t decided yet. But I’ve been stuck for awhile and would love support. I log in daily (900+ day streak) and would love to offer support for others.

You can do it!! Think of how good you feel when eating healthier and exercising. I sent you a friend request. 😊

I started IF lifestyle July 2019. I love it! I mainly do 16:8 or 18:6 but have done a few 21:3, 20:4. I’d like to work up to OMAD. I log in everyday and have an open diary. Feel free to add me.

Add me. My diary is open. I’m 5’6” SW: 225 CW: 173 GW: 150-160 (I think)

I’ve been a vegetarian for 2.5 years now. Check out Minimalist Baker website for great recipes. I don’t think I ever made something I didn’t like from there. Cookie and Kate, Cooking Classy. Search vegetarian recipes on Pinterest as well. Typical weekday lunches are veggie wraps with hummus that we make at home. So good.…

I too like my coffee creamer. I can only drink black coffee if it’s iced but it’s too cold for they right now. I switch to green tea in the morning and if I really want that coffee I have it when my eating window opens.

I started IF last July and have lost 22 pounds so far. I mainly do 16:8. Longest fast was 21 hours. I have not missed a fast yet. I use a fasting app to keep track. It has helped me stick to it. Weekends are hard for me because I’m home with two young kids that always want snacks. 😄 I do love this lifestyle. Weekdays I…

It’s a great program! I’m currently on week 5. Run 3 scheduled for tonight after work. I’ve completed the program in the past. Then kinda took off a year. Didn’t run many races last year. So I decided to start again and work on speed. So far it’s going great. But tonight is the 20 minute run which has me a little nervous.…

I’ve been Vegetarian for a little over 2 years. Back in August 2017 my husband and I watched some documentaries on Netflix and Amazon and it only took 5 minutes of one for me to jump on board. We went Whole Foods/plant based. And started exercising regularly. He lost 60 pounds, I lost almost 50 pounds. By last December I…

Thank you so much for sharing! I just started IF Monday night. 16:8 and have been doing 18:6 the rest of the week. I eat lunch at 12:00 and finish dinner just before 6:00. Before IF I went whole foods / plant based almost 2 years ago. I was doing great and lost 49 pounds (couldn't get to that 50 pound mark). But then I was…

I just started last night. Glad I found this post. 16:8 to start. I break my fast at 11:45AM. I’m a full time working mom of 2 kids as well. My test will be mornings while making them breakfast. 😊

Tempeh is pretty good too if prepared the right way. Google recipes. There are many options. We like it in a rainbow thai salad. Check out minimalistbaker.com. She has awesome recipes!

I hope you're feeling better! Good luck to you! I'm on the 2nd round of C25K but it has been sporadic for me. I just did Week 7 Day 3 last night and felt great. Hope to complete program next week and run in two more 5k events before my surgery on 12/11. Then I'll wind up starting over AGAIN, when I'm cleared for exercise…

How did it go?!

I too have a desk job, though not as demanding as yours. I get 2-15 minute breaks and an hour for lunch. So just at work I walk 30 to 45 minutes a day and sometimes I add a run in at home. I also drink a lot of water and that helps me get up and walk away from my desk throughout the day as well. The work will always be…

My go to breakfast is a smoothie. Plant based protein powder, coconut milk, small frozen banana and a tablespoon of peanut butter. About 30g of protein and this keeps me satisfied until lunch at 12pm.