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I haven't figured this out yet, either. I am actually ok with mornings, but where I live isn't safe to run outside alone in the dark. I only run in the morning right now on the weekend when I have people to run with. I am fortunate to have an hour lunch and a small gym in my work building, so I run at lunch twice a week…

I also agree that a sub-30 isn't a realistic goal right now. I've been running with a training group for 2 years now (and did couch-10K before that). My 5k started at 42 min and this year dropped to just over 33. Still haven't broken 30 min myself. Longer runs have worked well for me, and I discovered I really love 10K…

Hi! Feel free to add me, too. I had my little one last month. Gained 32 lbs overall but already down half of that. I ran my first 5K races last year, and I plan to train for a 10K once I get docs ok to exercise again. I also practice yoga.

I'm in ABQ too, and not in the greatest part of town. I feel pretty safe running in my neighborhood during the day since there are plenty of people around, but I'm always a little nervous on the arroyo trails since we have a lot of transients in the area. I won't run at night at all! I also hate running on the pavement, so…

Mine was less about physical health and more about mental health. I struggled with anxiety and depression throughout my college years. So I guess my "Aha!" moment was when I quit my high-stress job and sought therapy. As a part of my treatment, my therapist recommended exercise to help control my mood and stress. I was…

My husband loves blue cheese, but the flavor turns my stomach! I also wish I liked blueberries. I love all other berries but blueberries are just too tart.

My husband is a picky eater who hates all raw veggies except tomatoes (which he'll eat in salsas) and herbs (and spinach, since I sneak it into my pesto sauce). I tend to do grain and cooked veggie salads/salsas instead of lettuce-based salads. His favorite is a southwest-style with corn, black beans, tomatoes, green…

Also, $$$ shoes don't necessarily mean the right shoes for you. Did you have your shoes fitted at a running shop? If not, I highly recommend it if there's one in your area. They will usually watch you on a treadmill to see how your feet strike and recommend shoes with proper support. At my first fitting, the pro knew I had…

I had similar pain in one hip from running that got worse after sitting at work (or sometimes first thing in the morning). Like others have said, weight training helps a lot - I do squats, lunges, and deadlifts with fairly heavy weights--and I love yoga too for both strength and stretching. I usually do both pigeon and…

I don't have a good full-body before picture, but I'm pretty proud of my progress! Down 5 lbs + building muscle since January. Currently 157lb (5'5", 27 yrs old) I haven't had a stomach this flat since high school! Please excuse the mess...it's laundry day!

Hi all! I'm Sam, and I'm allergic to eggs and pistachios. I also have a severe mold allergy, so in addition to not tolerating many antibiotics, I have to be careful eating cheeses, breads, mushrooms, peanuts, and leftover foods. If they're cooked properly I don't react, but if there's a small amount of mold (say on a piece…

Cheese, potatoes, and spicy foods. Green chile cheese fries are my ultimate diet-killer. They're the only food I've banned my husband from eating in front of me because I lose all willpower.

Oh my goodness! During last night's run (indoors, treadmill), I focused on my breathing and it made a HUGE difference! It was a lot like yoga breathing: slow, controlled breaths in through the nose and out through the mouth. It wasn't easy--I fought the urge to take shallow breaths and start hyperventilating the whole…

Today I was able to pick up my 70 lb dog and carry him across the house!

Thanks everyone! I think it may be a bit of all of your ideas. I do have an albuterol inhaler, but we're having a horrible allergy season this year. Air conditioning is my friend!. Luckily it's already pretty warm in the afternoons here in NM (it's been mid-high 60s most of this week), so cold air isn't an issue anymore.…

This happens to me no matter how much I move my feet or loosen my laces. I'm about ready to give up on the elliptical and stick with other cardio.

5'5", 159lb. Bust: 36 (I wear a 34B) Waist: 29.5 Hips: 42 I'm in the Proud Pear club.

Mine's a reverse, too. On the left is 17 year old, 145 lb, competitive tennis-player me. On the right is current 27 year old, 160 lb, desk-job-working me. Did I gain all 20 pounds in my cheeks? Sheesh. At least I can afford better haircuts now. But I can't complain too much. I can run a lot more now than I could then. I…

This week I ran for the first time in about two years. I do other cardio, but running has always bothered my asthma. I was able to maintain 5 mph for 5 straight minutes, and my lungs felt great! I've only lost three pounds since starting my journey in January, but I already feel so much more fit and energetic than I have…

I'm new to protein shakes, but so far I really like the Vega One all-in-one shakes mixed with almond milk. They don't have quite as much protein as others (15g), but I like the vitamins and probiotics they have. I hate swallowing pills, so this is much easier for me. The vanilla chai flavor is tasty!

Hi! I'm 27, and I'd like to lose about 20 lbs total. I've bounced between 145 (my goal) and 165 (my all time heaviest) since high school. I made a big push to improve my lifestyle in January, and it's been positive so far. Not a lot of loss on the scale (only 3 lbs down) but I've lost an inch in all my measurements and I'm…

I use ground flax + water for dense baked goods like cookies and breads. For lighter things like cakes and batters, ener-g is fine. For scrambled eggs or quiches I use firm tofu, and silken tofu for mousse.

Daiya is the only fake cheese I like. Their pizza is quite good, and I like the crispy crust! Hope you like it too!

Hi everyone! I've lived in ABQ for almost 4 years, and in New Mexico for 13 years. I grew up in the Midwest but moved here in high school. I'm married to a lifelong ABQ resident. I've been a bigger girl (overweight, but not obese) since childhood, and when I was younger I was athletic enough to still be mostly healthy. Now…

I'm allergic to eggs too! I was diagnosed about 6 months ago but I've had digestive issues for years. I've found that starting with vegan recipes and adding dairy (and meat if you eat it) is a good solution. My favorite breakfasts include: - scrambled tofu with veggies, usually in a breakfast burrito with cheese and salsa…

I hate that I lose weight from my torso (upper abs and chest) first before anywhere else on my body. At least when I was heavier, I had an hourglass figure and my clothes fit better. Now I'm a pear with giant arms. I tried to move down to my old dress shirts because I can button them over my stomach and boobs now.…

I think we're pretty close! I'm a little shorter than you but my goals are similar: Age: 27 Height: 5'5" SW: 164 CW: 157 GW: 145 I've been an athlete my whole life. I don't get skinny when I eat right and exercise--I build muscle! I've fallen off the exercise wagon over the last year since I've gotten a desk job, but I'm…

The juniper is insane this year. I've lived in New Mexico for 12 years, and these are the worst allergies (and earliest-starting) yet. My allergies are awful when I wake up in the morning, which used to be my favorite time to work out. I don't have asthma issues as much as that my nose is constantly running, I chain…

I'm allergic to eggs and pistachios, and I've found that my body feels amazing on a balanced, plant-based diet. I have several friends and family members with gluten intolerance/allergies or celiac disease, so I've learned a lot about GF eating from them. I browse (and cook from) a lot of vegetarian/vegan blogs, and the…

I'm also 5'5" and my goal is between 140-145 lbs. I want to be strong, not skinny! I've got a pear shape, but I'm athletic and I'll have a lot of muscle on me at that weight (which I want!). That's also what I weighed in high school when I was a competitive tennis player practicing 3-4 hours a day plus cross-training and…