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  • I would choose running. I never would have believed I could be a runner even after I lost 70+ pounds, but when I started regaining weight, I took a couch potato to 5K class and ran my first 5K last year. Now run at least 3 days a week and hope to work up to a 10K this year. It's liberating! Squats are great to, I still do…
    in Only one exercise for the rest of your life..... Comment by LeslieAJ January 2012
  • Don't fall for it. I lost 72 pounds on my own using walking and DVD workouts for my daily exercise. Of course, 80% is diet and I was tracking my meals as well. I joined a gym hoping to pick up some pointers and keep myself motivated. I was given exactly the same speech. I took an offer for 7 personal trainer workouts at a…
    in Trainer's words today ... Comment by LeslieAJ September 2011
  • Maintain your confidence and keep up your committment. Remember not everyone who makes comments is being negative, but may believe they are helping you because of different perspectives and experiences. After I had a large weight loss, and took up running as a sport, I had many well meaning family and friends who warned me…
    in Maintaining and venting! :) Comment by LeslieAJ September 2011
  • Your post is so inspiring. I will be running my first 5K next week, and anytime I start feeling like it's getting tough, I'll think about you and the stroller.
    in 5k Running NSV :o) Comment by LeslieAJ September 2011
  • I am just finishing my couch to 5K class and do my first 5K in 2 weeks so congrats on getting started.. There were so many people in my class who came with shoes they bought from discount or regular shoe stores, or from general sporting goods stores and they all had problems with their feet or knees. The coach for our…
    in My First pair of Running Shoes - advice required pleeeease Comment by LeslieAJ September 2011
  • Good luck and keep going. Having lost 72 pounds and then regained almost 20, I know how tough it is to keep motivated. This site is really helping me to keep on track and I hope it does the same for you.
    in Maybe this will help with the last few pounds.. Comment by LeslieAJ August 2011
  • Good Article. I started Running/jogging last year using the walk -run interval method. , I had already been doing 2-3 mile walks and had lost about 50 pounds. The running helped me lose the next 20 pounds and I was able to do one mile to one and a half mile runs, but I could not seem to go any farther with time or…
    in New Joggers: It does get easier. Comment by LeslieAJ August 2011
  • I'm a salad lover who has one everyday as well (sometimes 2X). I have not tired of them yet, but I like your tip shredded carrots are yummy and there are a lot of healthy cole slaw recipes that use them.
    in Tired of salad leaves? Comment by LeslieAJ August 2011
  • Good for you! Don't know if you have reached your goal yet, but a really encouraging story for someone who has been there too.
    in Not a single "beep" Comment by LeslieAJ August 2011
  • I also feel hungry after exercise, but I realize sometimes it is just an emotional response. I want to reward myself for the extra effort. I am learning to wait and drink water instead. Being well hydrated does make me less hungry. If I really need something to eat I try to have fruit or a mini nutrition bar as a snack. I…
    in exercise makes me hungry! Comment by LeslieAJ August 2011
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