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Well I ended up running this morning and realized it was a huge mistake. My whole chest/neck was on fire when I was done and I had a really hard time catching my breath and I've been coughing like crazy since then. I think I'm going to take it easy as far as running for a few days, but maybe walk or do a light exercise…

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Thanks everyone! All my information was entered correctly. I'll try to pulse test to see if it's accurate. I was dripping sweat and working my butt off! Thank you again! Makes me feel good that I'm burning so many calories.

I got: A polar FT7 New headphones (inspire iron man ones) An inspire ironman arm band to hold my phone while I run Asics Kayanos (early Christmas gift last week) $150.00 to ****s sporting goods 2 Jillian Michaels workout videos Can't remember the other things, but I'm so excited!!! All I wanted was the heart rate monitor…

LMAO! I work out at home now, but when I did go to the gym I had one. I used to schedule my workouts for when the trainer was there. I never trained with him but he was absolutely gorgeous and such a nice guy! I worked a lot harder when he was there. Wanted to add: I also had a chick crush. She was freaking ripped in all…

Sabra Roasted Garlic Hummus w/ sliced green peppers or Reduced fat wheat thins with the garlic and herb laughing cow cheese

Wow! :noway:

I suggest the couch to 5 k program (C25K). I was never a runner...I hated it actually. I've been doing the program for almost a month and am loving it! Take it slow and pace yourself. Good Luck!

I'm on week 4 day 2. I agree with all the "run as slow as you need to" suggestions. I've done part of the program before and quit because I tried going way too fast and ended up injured. This time, I'm pacing myself and enjoying it a lot more. Good luck! Get some good running shoes and just do it. No excuses.

I eat a little dairy, but it upsets my stomach if I eat too much. I did eat some laughing cow cheese at lunch, but that's about it for dairy. I'll try to find a way to add some more. Going to try to increase my calories a bit. Lost almost 3lbs this week! :happy: Sodium was a big issue for me. I'm trying to keep it under…

I know I need to eat more, but I'm just not hungry unfortunately. It's crazy how much healthy food you get for way less calories. I'll work on eating a bit more though. And I'm w/ you on the candy. I only allow myself to have some once a week.

Yay! Thank you. I've been working on eating better and upping my protein.

Whoops! I forgot to add the rest of my water in for the day. I usually drink a gallon a day (just finished it off actually). :) Thanks for the reminder.

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Awesome!! It feels great doesn't it?

Thank you all! I feel so much better. Going to keep pushing through and try running outside too. I actually prefer the treadmill because I can do it while my daughter naps. By the time my husband gets home it's dark out and I don't feel comfortable running in the dark. I'll try next weekend though when he's home during the…

Oh thank goodness! I was feeling rather slow. Sometimes I do have to slow down a bit (around 5.2) but I can pretty much keep at 5.5 without an issue. I cannot wait to get my running shoes for christmas! I'm thinking asics kayano's but idk. Any running show suggestions? I have a normal arch if that makes a difference. Price…

Great tip! I'll try it tonight. It's amazing, I've tried every cleanser, cream, strips in the book to help reverse all the damage I did to my skin as a teen (HEAVY makeup and picking at it) but nothing has really worked as well as honey.

I just started using honey as a cleanser last night and already notice a difference in my skin. It's softer, brighter etc. Just good old fashioned honey you find at the grocery store. I also drink cucumber lemon water like the kind they have at the spa. Idk if it actually does anything, but it's yummy and makes me feel…

Thank you. I'm trying to focus on how I'm feeling rather than the scale, but it is a bit discouraging when the scale doesn't move. I think I'm going to put the scale up for the rest of the week/weekend and just focus on eating healthy and working out. I feel energized and I DO feel stronger, so thats all that matters in…

6 days a week, twice a day. On my rest day I do a light walk, helps me clear my head.

Thank you! Shameless bump. Just want some more insight.

I feel the same way! I get sluggish and I can't stand the full feeling. My protein powder sucks though. It's very low in calories (50 cals per scoop) and pretty low in protein (8gr). Def. have to get a better powder.

Don't worry, you're not offending me or coming off as brash (at least not to me). I just don't want to eat if I'm already stuffed to the brim. Thanks for the advice. I think when I eat things like almonds I need to have a full serving rather than half and maybe get a better protein powder as well.

I like that. There are some days I do go over, especially on my rest day.

Thanks for the support! As far as resorting back to old habits, that's a slippery slope for me. The reason I got "fat" in the first place was because I had 2 babies in 2 years, the youngest of which has severe physical anomalies. I struggled with depression and ate for comfort. Understand though, I never ate a huge bag of…

Lol, funny you say that, I just had a bowl of frozen yogurt. I've been at this for 2 weeks and I'm noticing I just can't eat as much.

Thank goodness I'm not alone! I get so frustrated when I can't do something. I will keep at it though. Tomorrow is day 3 of level 2. I'm hoping this will help strengthen my arms a bit though. It's only 20 minutes, I'll just suck it up.

Great suggestions! I'll give them a try tomorrow.

I'll try that thanks! I just realized that I posted this on motivation and support instead of the fitness board. Whoops! :blushing: