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I'm sure none of you experienced people need it, but putting some labels on this stuff wouldn't hurt for us newbies. lol

Thanks. I should have clarified that although the weight difference is part of it, the shorter bar is easier for the short girl with the short arms. ;) The bar was on the same rack as the e-z curl bars, so maybe it was supposed to be used for something else. lol It looked like the longer one and was lighter and shorter, so…

Week: 1/ Workout: B/ Squat - 30 lbs 5x2 Overhead Press - 30 lbs 5x5 Deadlift - 40 lbs 5x5 - I definitely could have done more here I am modifying the squat workouts to only 2-3 sets on days before runs. I am training for a half marathon as well, and 5 sets of squats are too much if I plan on running too. On Sundays, I do…

Chicken cacciatore. Chicken, italian seasoning, a jar of italian pasta sauce (if you're lazy like me), and whatever veggies you'd like. Served over rice or pasta. Very hearty, but low cal, higher protein and low fat.

@canadianlbs - you can butt in anytime you want! I'll just update all of my numbers to show 30lbs now! Woohoo! My quads are already sore. Lol. I'm supposed to run tomorrow and have Tues off, but may swap them. ;)

Fage 2% yogurt, a dash of cinnamon, madhava 5 agave nectar, raspberries, blueberries, topped with Kind fruit and nut protein granola.

Don't laugh...I'm weak (for now). Everyone's gotta start somewhere though and I'd rather start light and work my way up than start heavy and not be able to move for a week due to DOM's. I'm also training for a half marathon, so I can't kill my quads. Week: 1/ Workout: A/ Squats- 25 lbs 5x5 Bench Press - 25 lbs 5x5 Barbell…

I'm starting SL tomorrow. Super nervous. Did you have someone working with you? I had asked the trainers at my gym to work with me for the first few sessions and the cost was too much ($260/ 4 sessions). So, I'm going it alone. Well, me and my SL videos. Lol

Thanks to you both for the feedback!!

Hi, I could use some friends, so please add me!! 5'3, 36 y/o female, CW: 148; GW: 120. I'm signed up for a half marathon in October that I've started training for, I'm just beginning a strength training program, and also play soccer. My diary is open to friends and I'm always interested in what others are doing so I don't…

I'm 5'3, 148 now (was 132 in Sept). Looking for friends to help motivate me too. Feel free to add me!

Hi, I'm back for another round... I'm 36, female, 5'3 and currently 148lbs. I got down to 132 and allowed myself to creep back up in recent months. My goal weight is 125. If you're a MFP consistent poster and motivator, please friend me!

I've managed to avoid the "big hill" on the C25k program, but that's going to change tomorrow. I've graduated the C25k program and am moving up to the bridge to 10k (yay for me!). I need a new route for the increase in distance and the 1/4 mile hill that I've been actively avoiding will finally come in to play. It's about…

Graduation Day! 3.11 miles in 32:04 minutes. On to the RunDouble bridge to 10k, then a 1/2 marathon in October. Yay for me!!!

Hello! I'm on my final week of C25k and will be "graduating" to the bridge class next week! Has anyone done the RunDouble bridge? Going from running 30 minutes to 40 (even with breaks) seems like a big difference for week 1. Is this going to hurt as much as I think it will?!?! lol

I'm on W8D3. Once you've "graduated", is it better to do a bridge to 10k program with intervals (similar to rundouble), or just increase mileage 1/2 mile each week? It'll take the same 6 weeks...is it just a personal preference?

There are a number of printable programs on pinterest that you can look at. It helped me with my upper body workout. I'm just starting out too.

Hi, look at the Scosche Rythym. It attaches at the forearm above wear the boxing glove hits. No chest strap. I used it for months. It never moved and gave fairly accurate (none are 100%) readings. It works well for any other workout too. There isn't an app for this hrm, so I just paired it with Endomondo.

5'3, 36 years old. Calories set at 1525, really aiming for closer to 1450. Have 25 lbs to lose. Workout 6 times a week.

Largest was 176lbs and 12-14 US pants. Currently at 136lbs and size 6.

I pre-log as well and adjust as needed. If I'm low on protein, I'll swap my morning banana for cottage cheese. I focus on protein first (trying to meet goal), then carbs (trying to stay at or below goal), then fat.

W5D2 is done! Took a week off from D1 to D2, lol, but got back on track today. 9:35/9:48 splits. Now on to the dreaded W5D3!!

Bagels with either mustard or pizza sauce.

I have some Svelte shakes on standby. I LOVE the cappuccino flavor. I primarily drink them instead of having a morning snack. They really aren't sufficient to replace an entire meal at 180 calories. I've only been able to find the 11 ounce version locally, but you can get the larger ones online.

Hi, feel free to add me. I'm generally around 1,500.

I'm 36 and 5'3. Starting weight: 138.4 April 4: 136.6 April 11: 136 April 18: 136.2 April 25: Goal for April 30: 131.4

I try to log everything, but I do get lazy with tracking diet coke, water, ketchup, mustard and bbq sauce. For the condiments, I never have more than about 1/2 tbsp, so I'm not worried about it.

Feel free to add me if you need some support!

I don't try prevent it - I just work it into my daily calories.

I was losing for sure on 1400-1450, but wanted to increase because I started exercising more. I averaged 1.5lbs/week at 1,450 with only working out 2-3 times a week. Feel free to add me or look at my diary. I think it's public. Ignore the last week...major swing from a 2 day binge and now 3 days of getting back on track.…