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It is always a challenge when others are cooking, you can do the portion control piece, and then break it down for your tracking here. You could also ask for the recipe or ingredients as well, baby steps. Don't overwhelm yourself, calorie counting is not an exact science at all. If you can, get in a nice workout for a…

Great positive vibe. .Great advice. I only have one criticism. ..muscle does not weigh more than fat.. 1lb of fat an1lb of muscle still = 1lb. .the difference is that muscle is denser and takes up far less room. . Hit that nail on the head....a pound is a pound no matter how you slice it. Again muscle take up less room…

Sounds good, I would probably do the modification as well, not a huge raisin fan. ;)

Yes, I used to work in a gym and had plenty of people who were training for their first marathon and I have always heard everyone say it takes about a year to prep. Best of luck to you...keep up the strength training as well. I believe you can find training guides on the web for first time marathonees. ;)

Welcome aboard, you are going to do great. I will friend you and help support you with your lifestyle change. I have met some great positive people so far (and have done challenges with them) feel free to do the same, you will be surprised at how easy it all becomes with friends out here.

Welcome, I will friend you and help support you with your journey. :)

Cute!

Welcome and I will add you as a friend and help support you. We can all use support and positive infuences on this type of life change. :happy:

I have the Polar F11 and I can not change the belt battery, it will not open for anything. My trainer has the same one and she had to ship it back to Polar to do. I changed the watch one with no issue. I did notice that my heart rate was not calculating properly, but I tighted the strap and it seems to be ok again so I may…

Hi all, sorry, I have to drop from the challenges. As you may know (by my posts) I am training for a 5 mile run on Thanksgiving Day. Well I have checked in with a friend who is a trainer and I work with her now as well as when I worked at a gym, I have to cut back on the running...I am not resting enough. So with that…

Been there and done that!! More than I would like to admit too, LOL! :laugh:

Another 5 miles in this am 10/12. Have a great day all!

Hi there, logged 5 miles on 10/10 and another 5 miles today 10/11, may get some more in tonight, we shall see. Thanks!

Hello to our fearless leader who graciously keeps our challenges going each week, and to all participants as well. I am noting my miles for this week 25 Mile Challenge 10/10-10/16, open group as I have a half day off from work and going out riding. 5 miles for 10/10, have a great Monday all. Thanks! :flowerforyou:

Hello all, took yesterday as my rest day vs today. 10/9 another 5 miles of running in to total for this week is 30 again. Have a great Sunday everyone, I am going out riding on the bike again today (motorcycle that is). Enjoy!

Hello, another 5 miles for 10/7 running...wrap up the week tomorrow and rest day on Sunday...legs are getting stronger running every week. :) Have a great Friday night everyone!

Hello all, 5 miles in for 10/6. Thanks and have a great day!

For me all I have to really do is keep carbs down, so I only track, calories, carbs, protein and fat. Whatever you do, do not go below 1200 calories a day. Anything under is no good, body will go in starvation mode and then you end up gaining and not losing at all. You can talk with a doctor or nutritionist to help you…

Hello, add another 2 miles for 10/5 for a total of 5 miles. Have a great night all. Thanks!

GM all, did 3 miles this am, more to come this afternoon once work day is complete. Thanks, Happy Hump Day!

Hello all, 5 miles in for 10/4. Have a good one! :yawn:

Hi, not sure if a new string has started as of yet for this week, but I did 5 miles this am 10/3. Also just found about what this C25K is, couch to 5K, well I really don't qualify as I have run quite a few 5K's already. I am training for a road race on Thanksgiving that is just under 5 miles, so this keeps me going so…

Hi, not sure if a new string has started as of yet for this week, but I did 5 miles this am 10/3. Also just found about what this C25K is, couch to 5K, well I really don't qualify as I have run quite a few 5K's already. I am training for a road race on Thanksgiving that is just under 5 miles, so this keeps me going so…

Happy Saturday all, 4 miles for today(10/1) and done for the week (I think). I have a motorcycle run benefit tomorrow so taking that as a rest day. Have a great day and weekend! :wink:

Hi all, 5 miles in for today 9/30. Have a great Friday night!

Hi, another 2 miles in this afternoon, total for 9/29 is 5 miles. Have a great night, going to rest up a bit now. ;)

Hi there, 3 miles this am, (woke up late, darn rain) will be doing more after work and will advise then the additional miles. Have a great Thursday!! :wink:

Hi, I also have herniated/bulging disks at L4 and L5, when my chiro saw my MRI he said I should not be walking....luckily therapy and knowing my limits has helped and no surgery needed. My best advice is to make sure you get up a lot when working, staying stagnent makes me hurt and I am sure you probably feel the same.…

Hi there, Total for Wed 9/28 is 5 miles. Thanks! :)