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Maybe check out FitBit and the JawBone? A few of my real-life friends have bodybuggs that they like. None of these items are particularly inexpensive though. Good luck finding something that works for you :) -Andi

keep it up! Looking GREAT!!

You can totally do the 20minutes next week. I went from only being able to slowly do 2 minutes at a time to running for 63 minutes yesterday :) Have faith in yourself, you have already come so far. YOU CAN DO THIS!! -Andi

Wow, that's awesome!! I know that has to feel good! I say just say hi and find out a little about him. The post-workout snack idea is a great one! Low-key, no pressure and that way, if you find out that he's a creep you can ditch without putting too much time or effort in. Congratulations and good luck!! -Andi

I've been married to my best friend for almost 6 years. Give it a chance. You may surprise yourself. I wasn't so sure that my husband and I were meant to be together romantically, at first. But over time, our relationship has strengthened and I can't imagine a single day without him in my life as my partner. Do what feels…

INCREDIBLE!! Big ol' pat on the back for you!!

Thanks Charlie! My wonderful hubs helped me figure it out!!

We all seem to report similar sentiments about our body images; I'm no different. When I was very thin, I was never happy. When I was at my highest weight, I was also unhappy. This time, I've made some really big lifestyle changes that include the way that I think, talk to myself, and feel about myself. Now that I'm in a…

I honestly think that it's ok to no count on occassion. You'll be away for a few days to enjoy yourself and that's alright!! Life is all about moderation. Make the best choices you can, but don't feel like you can't enjoy the foods your friends are having. Also, you don't have to forgo your exercise just bc you'll be with…

Lovely clip. I run to remind myself that I'm capable of anything...

I don't know if you're using your smartphone and a C25K app, but that's how I got started. It dings in your ear when to walk and when to run so you don't have to look at your watch. Just stick with it and you will be amazed at how quickly you progress. Two weeks ago I completed 3.47 miles in 40 minutes at a race and had to…

Protein and slow carbs. Whole fruits are better for you than dried fruit, as you get more "bang for your buck" when it comes to feeling full. Make sure you're drinking enough water and getting enough fiber. Those are the important things. The less processed, the better. Good Luck!! -Andi

AGREED!! I find it so hard now that I've started running outside!!

I STILL haven't found something that keeps me on the treadmill! I find I can run farther and faster outside than on the "dreadmill" any day! Today for example (it's raining here), I was on the treadmill for 30 minutes with my fav music AND the TV on and all I could do was look at the numbers to see what my pace was, how…

go for it!! I went to my local CF (crossfitBWI) in the worst shape of my life. I love that there are no mirrors, no one is judging. Everyone at my place is super encouraging. It's so nice to have someone cheering your through the toughest part of your workout. Dont be intimidated, just get in there and do it. Make some…

I, too, have been in your shoes and not known what to make of that "thick" comment. While I know it's meant as a compliment, I've never thought of it as such, until recently. With my weight loss recently, I've had many people say, "Hey, SKINNY!" or "OH! Look how SKINNY you are!" While I appreciate that people have made…

I'm not a ranch person anymore, but I just can't do low-cal dressings. I use olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I'd rather use a little less of the real stuff and have it taste good. Good luck finding something that works for you!

Try to give yourself a break! I eat salad for lunch on days that I want ice cream at night, or run farther when I'm craving a cheeseburger. Moderation is key. When you restrict yourself too much you fall off the bandwagon and go totally in the other direction. You can do it. Keep it up and be nice to yourself!!

I use the myrunkeeper app for iphone and have it set to tell me how far I am at each mile and every five minutes. This helps me tremendously! Hope you find something that works for you!

hot bath w epsom salts and gentle stretching and massage when you can tolerate it. good luck!

totally feel like i have no breasts anymore :(

go girl!! you'll be down another size soon, i'll bet! keep up the tracking!

Awesome! So good to hear! I started the c25K about 5 weeks ago and I completed my first 5k in over 14 years this past Saturday. Don't give up on yourself, even when it sucks and feels hard. I always feel so good when I'm done that I don't want to miss a single run. Pat yourself on the back, sister! You are well on your way…

Denying yourself these things now can end up in a binge later. It's all about portion control and moderation. I mean, I had a Snickers the other night. I just had to choose what else I ate during the day wisely so that I had enough calories to include the treat. Nothing is off limits. You can have pizza, just not an entire…

There is a ton of help out there I've been in treatment many, many times and have been in recovery for about 6 yrs now. I'm not exactly sure where you are, but you may need help blocking symptoms as they come up. Inpatient treatment is great to help you stop acting on symptoms. Check out www.eatingdisorders.org. This site…

Which C25K program is everyone using? I know there are many out there and I was just curious as to what everybody thinks. I've been doing the C210K program by Lucius Kwok and Kasten Searles and I'm up to week 5. I have my first 5K race in over 14 years coming up on Saturday and I'm really excited/nervous. Good luck to…

Agree w Sue- I have suffered from asthma in the past. Probably not nearly as severe as yours, but try starting out at a pace that seems really really slow. You can adjust depending on how you're feeling. The biggest mistake that new runners make, in general, is going out too fast and too hard. No one is timing you and it's…

Way to go!! I'm sure it was a challenge every step of the way, but the reward is so worth it!! YOU GO, GIRL!!