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I was thinking of posting this exact same topic this morning. I used to have this problem all the time, and then it went away. It came back the last week. When did I not have it? When I was slacking off and eating anything I wanted. When did it come back? When I started watching what I ate again. I have a banana every day,…

Try the Couch to 5k programs. There are a lot of different ones out there. It starts as a walking/running program and in 9 weeks they have you running a 5k. I am going to be starting week 9 tomorrow, although it has taken me longer than the 9 weeks, I can say I went from someone who couldn't run more than a block to…

I completely understand your fears. I started out at 258 pounds and was ashamed to go out to exercise. I thought that everyone would be looking and laughing at the "fat girl" trying to exercise. So the way I started, I got up at 5 in the morning to do it. It's dark then so not too many people outside. I started by just…

I have been Hypo for two and a half years. Right now my levels are all off kilter, but for me going the low-carb route worked. It took me about 13 months to loose the weight I have lost and I have been doing low-carb since July. I know many don't agree with it, but for me, it has worked. Good luck! Donna

I guess the best way to describe it is that my arms and legs feel like jello, but my stomach also gets upset. I feel sort of like I may need to throw up. I know that soreness is a good thing, but I feel physically drained and almost to the point of feeling ill. I don't have any blood sugar issues that I know of. I do have…

You should look up the C25K program. One of the goals I originally made for myself was to be able to run a mile without stopping. Thanks to this program, I am up to 2.75 without stopping. I'm not fast, but I keep going. I am in Wek 8 of the 9 Week program. I can't wait to finish. I still don't enjoy running, but the…

This is an interesting topic. I by no means consider myself a runner. I am still trying to finish Week 8 of C25k. I have done day one, but for some reason the thought of getting out of bed at 5 in the morning to run 2.75 miles terrifies me. I mentally talk myself out of it. It's horrible.

Congratulations!! I know what a big accomplishment that is. Keep up the great work!

I am on Week 6 of the couch to 5k. I hate running. I love the feeling of accomplishment when I am finished though. I don't think I will ever like it, but when I finish that 5k I will be very proud of myself. Good luck to you.

Tomorrow I have to do Week 5 day 3. The two mile run. I was complaining about how it goes from 2 3/4 mile runs to a two mile run. I kept saying there is no way I can do that. My husband lovingly reminded me that I didn't think I could do the 3/4 mile run either and I did. So we'll see how tomorrow goes. :)

I agree with most of the posters. It is definitely possible. I was having a really hard time losing and finally got on the right dose of Synthroid. During my weight loss journey I have swung the other way and actually became hyper. They are still trying to get my dosage correct, but I have lost weight so it is possible.…

I spent four years in the Marine Corps. My husband is an Active Duty CWO3 with 19 years in.

Our stories are pretty similar. My husband is in the Marine Corps and has deployed often. I finally decided to get healthy in December 2010. In July 2011 I tore a ligament in my foot and also found out I had tendonitis as well. I have had so many different types of casts and walking orthotics to try to fix the problem. I…

I am by no means a runner. I have always walked and just recently started the C25k program. But I was advised to do low carb by my doctor to try to help with my weight loss. I followed a pretty strict diet and usually stayed between 50-75 grams of carbs a day and lost weight. Around the middle of December I decided to…

Good job! I have incorporated jogging intervals into my walk. I managed two minutes jogging and two minutes of walking intervals for 26 minutes today. I was proud of myself but was complaining that I don't ever think I will be able to run a mile nonstop. My husband reminded me of how far I have come since starting and I…

I am so glad you posted this topic. I have thyroid issues as well and was chalking it up to that. The other day I was complaining about how cold I was and someone replied it was because of all the weight I had lost. I honestly had not even thought about it. I would rather been cold than back at my heaviest weight. :)

I have been walking for about 13 months now. Due to an injury I have only been able to walk or ride a bike. I have managed to lose all my weight with just walking. Just recently I have been able to add jogging as well. I walk and then jog and then walk and then jog. I do this as long as I can manage. :) Good luck. Feel…

I have been doing low carb for about 4 months. One thing I never restricted was my fruit. It is good in so many other ways that I just decided I would eat it anyways. I have continued to lose even though I have bananas, oranges and grapes.

I went low carb a few months ago. the Dreamfields pasta isn't too bad. You can tell a difference, but it works when you really want some pasta. :) Good luck.

I completely know what you mean. Moving that slider on the scale to the "200" and then the "250" and further was an absolute embarrassment. I started my journey at 259 pounds. I had to go to the doctor due to Thyroid issues. I talked to her honestly about my weight and how I felt and it helped. Something else that has…

Love the dress! You look absolutely fabulous. I sent my son to the Ball last year. I used the excuse that he should spend some time with his father. In reality, I was too ashamed to go after seeing the picture from the year before. I thought there was no way my husband would want to be seen with me, I sure didn't! This…

I want your arms! LOL Great job. Thanks for sharing. I have always been afraid of the weights, but have started doing a few. Gonna have to kick it up a notch!!

I have family history of Thyroid disorders, both hyper and hypo, on both sides. My mother had Grave's disease and had her Thyroid removed. Two years ago I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's. I have been focused on losing weight now for almost a year, and have lost 72 pounds. In the past two months I have changed from hypo to…

First off, congratulations! You are absolutely gorgeous and love the dress! Good luck with the rest of your journey, I know you'll make it!

Thank you!!

Thank you! Congrats on quitting smoking. That is a HUGE step in the right direction! I keep repeating to myself that I didn't put the weight on over night and it won't come off overnight either. December 19 will be my one year anniversary of my lifestyle change.

Figured it out, thanks for the help!

Yeah, not totally sure what I am doing wrong. They are on photobucket and I haven't moved them. Will have to keep messing with them. Thanks!

Thanks! My first question is, can you see the pics? haha I can't and am not sure what I am doing wrong. I have not followed any real specific plan. I walk for my exercise and stay under 1400 calories a day. The past two months I started following a low carb diet as my doctor said I was retaining a lot of water weight. I…

I said I will finally feel skinny when i can get into a pair of boots. :) Great job!!