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  • Bump. Anybody have any thoughts?
    in Pilates for Men? Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • I'm not one to look ahead, but I had to after NoxDineen's post. I started Week 5 today- it was a bit of struggle for Day 1. I'm not one to look ahead, but I did go ahead and look at Day 3. 20 minutes straight? Gulp. I might be seeing repeats in the future. But you know what? I do not foresee quitting.
    in Did anyone struggle with C25k? Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • momshrinks has it right. I finished Week 4 yesterday, and I am due to start Week 5 tomorrow. So far I have not had to repeat a week, but I will if I feel I am not ready The last two days I ran it was rough on my knees. I see a new doctor Monday for physical. He is also a runner, so I need to get some input from him. When I…
    in Did anyone struggle with C25k? Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • I have wondered that too. I have gone under without being hungry and I was fine. A couple of times, without trying, I went WAY under, and I felt extremely tired and lethargic the next day, so I think you have to be careful not to go too far under, even if you are not hungry.
    in Should I still eat more calories even if I'm not hungry? Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • According to the site, everyone needs to have a BMI of 174.8969125 in order to not add any weight to the population. Took me a while to get the BMI to run to zero tons (tonnes) added.
    in Where are you on the global fat scale? Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • ^^^^ This. Keep going, man!
    in NSV: "Nice hair, baldie" Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • You look 10 years younger! Awesome job! I have to ask, because I am big guy myself, do you think you will have trouble keeping it off? I have heard the horror stories and would like to try what you did, but I don't want my weight to come back with a vengeance.
    in 76 LBS lost in 4 months. Lowest weight since teen years. Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • I'm a lab tech I've supported computer tech I'm a former HL7 interface engineer I'm an ordained Baptist minister I'm an adjunct professor of two Health Care IT classes and of a Business course at a private university.
    in Five random facts about yourself Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • What are the first signs of this syndrome? On my left leg, on the outside area above knee, where my thigh starts (origin/insertion point of my thigh muscle?), there is an achy, almost cold, feeling there. Does this describe the beginning of this syndrome? Everyone once in a while it can be described as a very mild pain. I…
    in IT Band Syndrome Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • I went back and looked at your before and after photos again. I'm a guy, so I hope this isn't weird, but I am inspired and awed, and very hopeful about what i can accomplish. Thanks so much again for sharing!
    in One year - 146.3 pounds lost (with photos) Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • 2.1 miles? Wow, that's great! But I wonder if I am doing something wrong, because my GPS says 1.2 miles total for me. I think I need to to a track Friday and see how far I go in the time allotted for the training. I know I take shorter strides, but I am not ready to stretch my strides, plus I walk in my front, which years…
    in Halfway done with C25K! Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • To those who are just starting, just hang in there. Listen to your bodies and do not get hurt. BUT be willing to push yourself just a bit further than what you think your limit is. You will succeed! I look back at W1D1 and I see how far I have come. You, too, will do the same thing.
    in Halfway done with C25K! Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • Yes I do, it has been a literal Godsend for me. And thanks Krys_140!
    in My first non-scale victories (NSV's) Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • To 4milesat40: And you did all this impressive work without resorting to extreme measures. You are as successful as the people on those TV shows, like Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition, and others. You have much to give yourself credit for, because it started by getting it right in your mind. Congratulations!
    in One year - 146.3 pounds lost (with photos) Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • You have a blue shirt on!
    in Say the most OBVIOUS thing to the above poster. Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • I Googled stroke volume, I hadn't thought about that since college- had to refresh my memory. How do I keep it up, just continue doing the same- running, walking, eating right?
    in My first non-scale victories (NSV's) Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • I must have been crazy the other day- I started Week 4 Day 1 today. I am feeling it today- I'm exhausted! But I finished it all the way through!
    in The "Need" to Run Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • @ mamabear0222: You can do it. And if you keep at it, eat right, drink lots of water, and most of all, stretch and rest, it will get easier. If you need support, send me a friend request- you WILL have my support! Hang in there and you will succeed!
    in Is C25K REALLY for "couch" people? Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • It is ABSOLUTELY perfect for couch potatoes. I was spud-in-chief over all couch potatoes. I am starting Week 4 Day 1 in the morning. I encourage you to check with your doctor, get some real running shoes (I am looking at some now so I don't hurt myself), and check in EVERY DAY to get support, inspiration, and motivation. I…
    in Is C25K REALLY for "couch" people? Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • I am taking a break this morning, but I am really wanting to get out and run. I am definitely following all the good advice- I don't want to sabotage my progress by overdoing it, and then starting over (or worse, quitting). A couple of people have said that as one becomes able to run further distances, that the need to run…
    in The "Need" to Run Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • Did the desire to run take you by surprise as well?
    in The "Need" to Run Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • Thanks so much for the advice. I pray you will not have a stress fracture in your ankle!
    in The "Need" to Run Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • Ok, lauleipop, point taken. :) I will accept both terms, runner and athlete, with appreciation!
    in The "Need" to Run Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • Well, my craving was satisfied after just a half mile (not really satisfied, but that is all I can do for now). I can fancy calling myself a runner (maybe), but I'm not an athlete yet! :)
    in The "Need" to Run Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • To those of you who said I am now a runner, you don;t know how you just made my day, month, or year. Especially the first reply from wbgolden: "You just became a runner. :D" That hit me like a ton of bricks. It's awesome.
    in The "Need" to Run Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • The guy that wrote a C25K app for the iPhone (5K Challenge- the one I use) also has a blog, and one of his posts addresses this: http://www.my5kchallenge.com/post/2012/04/11/We-Dont-Know-Were-Fat.aspx
    in "you don't need to lose weight" Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • People say I'm always clowning around. So to a shark I'd taste funny. :p
    in "What Would you taste like to a cannibal?" funny, silly quiz Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • Hey Betsy, how are you doing?
    in 150 pounds to lose and looking for support............ Comment by Dad_of_3 July 2012
  • You can do it- I am 11 pounds into my 150 pound journey, and I am actually enjoying the journey! Friend me if you wish, and you will have support!
    in 150 pounds to lose and looking for support............ Comment by Dad_of_3 June 2012
  • In a meeting at work. 300 people. The chair broke. Granted, these are crappy chairs that break with skinny people sometimes, but everyone remembers when the fat guy broke the chair.
    in What is your most embarrassing "fat" moment in your life? Comment by Dad_of_3 June 2012
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