helloyukihayashi

That chart helped me considerably too. I'm two weeks in and my weight fluctuates up to 4 lbs day by day.

in It's just not working! Comment by helloyukihayashi January 2017

June is totally do-able! The best way to train for a half is to use a training plan geared to your experience level. You can train to run-walk, or to run it straight. Google half marathon training plans and Runners World or Jeff Galloway. You got this!

in Half Marathon!! Comment by helloyukihayashi January 2017

I do my easy runs mixing up the incline between 1 and 5, adjusting my speed accordingly so I'm never going past my moderate effort zone (i.e. I could carry on a conversation if necessary, but my sentences would be short and choppy). For my hard effort workouts (i.e. working too hard to talk), I put the incline on 0.5 or 0,…

in Do you run on treadmill with incline? Comment by helloyukihayashi January 2017

I go alone all the time! I prefer it. It may be helpful to have a buddy for heavy weightlifting but I feel like for most cardio you're better off on your own with a great podcast or playlist. If you prefer the motivation, why not sign up for a group fitness class?

in Does anyone go to the gym alone? Comment by helloyukihayashi January 2017

Thanks, guys. These comments are both very helpful. I am already within a healthy BMI, but at the very top of the "healthy" range (24.9). Thanks for all your input, it helps a lot!