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I agree with all the above!!! I go to a local Y, it tends to be older members. They are some chatty people. We have one lady who will get all worked up if someone takes "her" elliptical before she gets there on her "normal" time. I have been known to use that machine on purpose. But to be honest it is the best location,…

You can do it !!! Small steps, and changes!!! It wont happen over night, you will have great days and bad days, but as long as you keep trying you will succeed!!! It may take years, but its a daily life change and commitment. Good first step!!!

I just started running. Im up to 5 miles. I may not drink it while I run, but on my cool down I do, wish i had more at times. You never know when you will swallow a bug!!

Fleet Feet is a runners store - that will fit you for shoes and inserts. They are not CHEAP but well worth it!! I am wearing Newbalance and inserts!

Grosshopper - welcome to MFP - you will find this a great tool to help you through your journey. Some advice is good some bad, but always do your research. Remember you will have good food days and bad food days. Making new and smart choices everyday will get you to your goal!!! Good Luck - you can add me if you want :)

Wonderful !! Your pace is my goal I'm 85% there!!! Never thought I would be a runner either!! IT sure does make your legs look great too!!!

Thank you - I got a Polar FT60 in Jan and my calorie burn is sooo low , and my weight loss has slowed and had me wondering what is wrong with it or me... I'm busting *kitten* working out - and still nothing. I m going to give your post a try in setting this HRM better!

My husband and I take New Chapter Whole-mega fish Oil - Wild Alaskan Salmon Why? It was recommended and its has lowered my husband's triglycerides (since he is allergic to satins)

Please don't dismiss your doctors' advice on a whim or on the council of an MFPer. Read, study, learn what you need to know so that you can be a good consumer. Push for the care you need... but don't be foolish. Don't ignore medical advice unless you've got a good reason to believe your doctor is wrong. ^^^^^^ I like this…

I'm no where near your age but I have a suggestion: If you have one evening a week and fix and "bag" up your meals for the week. That may help you get a variety of food choices!

What she said - you are training so you can be run - longer, faster and then loose weight. I have to add to my cardio time to make up the difference, count it as a bonus workout but not your main one,

Thank you for the post, much needed today!!

I scar is a scar, mine are hideous! But my babies are gorgeous!!

i couldn't find a "quick add" like you do in the food section. If I was you - I would make your own.... Title - Workout - HRM and log based your HRM calculations

Alter your route too, out of sight out of mind. You can do it!

In all your pictures I see a young lady who is having fun!!! You just keep, keeping on!!! I'm so proud of you. As for the tummy, I have no clue, have a small one myself!!! From what I have heard is water, weights, and toning (core) exercises. So when we melt that fat away, we have nice lean muscles to show!

Shaneekwa = 26 - you look fabulous!

5'2" SW 218 CW 171 GW 138 Started in Sept 2011... still going. from size 20 to a 14, as of today

^ Me Too~~~

She was a bit "over done". I people watch it is entertaining. And I am sure others have made and will continue to make snide comments about me. I just dont care. As I get more fit. The compliments or observations from the "regulars" are a big boost. We don't have any Gym Beauty Queens were I go, but there are some mighty…

Thanks ladies, its time for me to try new things and step away from my comfort food!

Also referred to as "splurge day" Sometime you just have a bad days, sometimes you need to shock your body with more food!

Mine stalled for a month, I changed my exercise up and ate a bit more!

my goal is to stay off the scale daily... I weigh in on Friday mornings after my workout at the gym. Today is Wednesday - no scale stepping so far for me:) I use the weekdays to make me stay on track for a Friday weigh in, one weekend day is usually a bad food day for me.

I had migraines for a long time, mine where hormonal. My daughter now has them and the correlate with her cycle. Mine have improved 10 fold. Good luck, and remember its your body and you know it better than anyone. You can figure this out!

thanks - sounds like something I would like to check out

I did the first half of my journey - with the machines and MFP calorie counts.. I lost 40 lbs. I never ate back all my calories, I always left about 200 calories uneaten for the variance in food and exercise totals. I got a Heart Rate Monitor after Christmas, and I wasn't surprised, had been seeing threads that say MFP and…

This is what I have heard and read... based on my experience...... I had 80 lbs to lose. I have lost 40. Mid-Dec to until last week - i couldn't fit weights in and I stop losing.... I had lost 40 lbs..... now its moving again..... I added weights, changed my cardio, and changed my food a bit, but I really think its the…

bump.... sorry I cant help...but would like to read what folks have to say!

I have read that you muscles retainer water, when you weight lift and change your exercise routine.. http://www.livestrong.com/article/406332-do-muscles-retain-water-after-a-new-exercise-program/ Make sure you are eating well to nourish your muscles !! Dont give up! and BK every once in awhile is OK!!!