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@WhatMeRunning I know I like to complain that I am not improving, but the truth is the change in my breathing has been radical!

Great job @mshawski I know where you are coming from, these milestones are epic! Lol, I remember when I first started my breathing was horrifying, and people passing me or out in their yards probably thought I was going to die. @jamcnewman holy cow, you are organized!! I'm impressed.

@AlphaHowls Just wow....

@Scott6255 It's the Boilermaker--most runners have heard of it I think? @rheddmobile @shanaber Thanks for the support. I have a mental block with the run/walk method and have never utilized it. For me, once I stop to walk even a couple of steps the whole run is void. I am trying to get beyond that so I don't feel like a…

@AlphaHowls That's too much, but so true, lol! @kathharmonic I only started running two months ago. I have run two 10ks and the 7 miles nonstop. Not sure how I convinced myself a 15k was rational, but I'm in it now! @Tramboman Deep...I'll have to ponder that one! So what I am hearing is, show up and do it...one way or…

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@LeeH31 I am envious of your bounty!

@CarsonSurfs Thanks, that is what I figured, but I am going to keep plugging The one size running programs lead you believe that you can make tremendous gains every week, (but of course they don't account for age and fitness level at the onset) so I keep wondering WHAT I am missing. Oh, and unfortunately the fun hasn't…

I know not everyone here has to adhere to a low calorie diet, but for those looking for ideas with a lot of bulk for the calories, here are some of the things I am eating: The great thing about all of dishes is that if you have a large appetite like I do you can eat until you are full and it is hard to get 300 calories, IF…

Hello everyone. I wish I had found this sooner, but I assumed it was only for hard core runners, but there appears to be broad spectrum. If this isn't an appropriate place to ask questions, just let me know. I have a 15k in 23 days and I am completely unprepared. If anyone would like to offer words of wisdom to get me…

Congrats @cherie8525!

I am excited to see these, as vegetables comprise the bulk of my calories! I hope to find some new ideas...low calorie ones without olive oil.

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This overwhelms me. I think that is why I haven't been able to motivate myself to share any NSVs these past two days.

Exercise: :) Weight circuit and 50 minute power walking on the treadmill with some elevation work. Tracking: :) Calories: :)

Exercise: :) 5k run Tracking: :) Calories: :)

Exercise: :) Weight circuit and 30 minute walk Tracking: :) Calories: :)

Exercise: :) :D B) Wow, I ran 7 miles this morning! (The all day rain and thunderstorms forecasted didn't materialize.) 4 weeks from today is the 15k!!! Tracking: :) Calories: :) I know that this challenge isn't really focused on weight loss, but I have to mention that at today's weigh in I flew past the 50lb loss…

What I am hearing is stop with the weather excuse and get out there? LOL. Thanks.

Exercise: :) Weight circuit and 30 minute power walk. I was resting up for a 6 mile run tomorrow and now the forecast is rain and thunderstorms all day so I'm not sure what to do.... Tracking: :) Calories: :) Unusually hungry right now though.

@seilidhe You are still here and tracking so you can bounce back!! Maybe reread some of this past weeks post for added inspiration!! You've got this!

Exercise: :) It was a beautiful day for a 10 mile bike ride through the woods...unfortunately, my bike ride was 15 miles, lol. Tracking: :) Calories: :)

I can't wait to read these. I have been unsuccessful with maintaining over many decades, but I am determined that this is the last time I will ever let my weight spiral unchecked. I have found from this group that I respond very well to accountability, challenges, and support and MFP might be the missing puzzle piece for…

@jamcnewman I read your spoiler. Wow, that is tragic. Props to you for staying in the fight!! @MadisonMolly2017 Thanks for the advice. @Mrs_Hoffer I am in the same ballpark as you toward reaching my end goal. Let's do this!!

Exercise: :) 4 mile run...sort of. I had some sort of mind/body disconnect and a couple of times I just abruptly started walking without making any conscious decision. I only walked a short distance then got back at it and finished strong...idk, before I even set out I asked myself WHY I am doing this? So, I forced myself…

Currently I weigh myself once a week, first thing in the morning. I'm in weight loss mode presently so don't see a reason to weigh more often. Once I hit maintenance I have not decided if I should weigh more frequently or not. I believe that a major issue I have had in the past is that I stop weighing myself altogether,…

Exercise: :) Elliptical 50 minutes--if I remember correctly the program I selected was labeled "brutal, " lol. Tracking: :) Calories: :) Dinner tonight was riced cauliflower and salmon. I was in a hurry, and it was quick. My calories are tight, so I keep things really plain. I just cooked them both in a frying pan with a…

Exercise: :) 5k run and weight circuit Tracking: :) Calories: :)

Exercise: :) 45 min/5k walk Tracking: :) Went to the State Fair today and didn't indulge in any samples or treats, just had a plain baked sweet potato for lunch. Do I know how many grams it weighed? Lol, no clue so it got logged as "medium." Calories: :)

@JillyBT I can relate. My Mom has advanced Alzheimer's and will be living with me three years this December. It's incredibly overwhelming and the disease has not only robbed her of her life, but me of mine as well. Working on weight loss, exercise, and focusing on my wellness in dozens of little ways has helped me feel…