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  • Thanks! And congratulations to you! Seeing progress was so motivational to me. Keep up the good work!
  • When I first started running, I was afraid to run without water, because I was used to having it. I found that a small plastic water bottle (just a regular brand or store brand) worked well. I didn't actually drink that much during my runs, so I'd just have half a bottle to sip a bit while I ran and then a full bottle for…
  • I'm 5'10'' SW - 180 CW- 157 (? - my parents' scale is different than mine, so I think that's right) GW - 152. For me, I did the math and decided to make my goal smack-dab in the middle of the healthy range on the BMI chart. My sister is the same height as me and probably 140 or 145. But I know that I have more muscle than…
  • I'm also 5'10''. My total loss goal is about 28-30, and I'm down 18.5 of it so far. I'm happy to offer encouragement. It IS do-able!
  • If you have juice or lots of fruit with natural sugars, even at just one meal, that can put you over on sugars. If I'm not eating processed things or desserts, I usually don't worry quite as much about going over on sugars if they're from those natural sources. I do, however, try to limit myself to one glass of…
  • Do you like turkey? We've loved using ground turkey breast in things like spaghetti and tacos. With the sauces and seasonings, you can tell a difference, but it's so minimal that it's not a big deal at all.
  • I think the easiest way to figure that out is to start out with a goal in mind, but be willing to change it as you see how your body changes. I'm 5'10'' and just hit my 10 pound loss. I thought I would want to lose about 20 pounds over all, but now that I see what 10 looks like, I think 30 overall is more accurate for the…
  • String cheese and a few pretzels.
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