TiffaniUT

I took phentermine last year and lost 60 pounds by using it. It helped me lose weight so I could have pressure off of my injured knee enough to slowly start exercising regularly. It also gave me a TON of energy, which helped me to eventually start training and run my first half marathon during that time. It assisted me in…

Way to go!!! I can't wait to know what that feels like when I eventually get under 200. That will be a while, but I want to know what it's like to step into a major milestone like that. Congratulations!!!! :)

Sunday= 6 miles (fast-walking/jogging) Tuesday = 3 miles (walking) *Total= 9 miles

Although it is bittersweet, my pants are falling off of me and I have to buy new clothes. Now, I am trying to wear all of my favorite clothes all the time so I can "mourn" them before they get donated because they will forever be TOO big for me! :) I've noticed that I sleep better now. And I don't breath as hard as I used…

I was having some pressure in my ear and it was popping. It was causing me to get severely dizzy and my vision became blurry and I would become nauseous. I went to the doctor and told him I thought I had some fluid in my ear that was maybe vertigo. He just told me my blood pressure was high and handed me a bag full of…

*Sunday- 4 miles (walking/jogging) *Monday- Rest Day *Tuesday- 2 miles (Walking/jogging) *Wednesday- 2 miles (Couch to 5K training) *Thursday- Sick Day :( *Friday- 2.5 miles (C25K training) *Saturday- 3.5 miles (C25K training) *Total= 14 miles.... just shy of 15. :-( That's okay, I'll make 15 NEXT week!!!! :)

I still have to finish 4.5 miles to complete last week's challenge ha ha! I WILL join this new week! Can't wait! :)

*Sunday- 4 miles (walking/jogging) *Monday- Rest Day *Tuesday- 2 miles (Walking/jogging) *Wednesday- 2 miles (Couch to 5K training) *Thursday- Sick Day :( *Friday- 2.5 miles (C25K training) *Saturday- ... *Total= 10.5 miles

Wednesday- 2 miles (Couch to 5K training) *Total= 8 miles

Tuesday= 2 miles jogging/fast-walking *Total= 6 miles

Sunday= 4 miles walking/jogging

Such wonderful tips from you all!!! I just got back from working out and saw all of your replies and it put a big smile on my face! I had not thought of going to thrift stores or Goodwill to get clothes. And I really like the idea of getting even SMALLER sizes as motivation! I just love MFP and people like all of you who…

I've only lost 42 lbs so far, so only the people who really know me can see that I've lost weight. And, when they ask, I always tell them about MFP and how wonderful it is and how joining it was one of the major keys I found to losing weight. I feel like I should be a spokesperson and get paid for everyone that I tell…

Holy cow, Em! You look AWESOME!!!!! You have worked So hard and your body reflects that, like that badass you are! :)

I've been getting shin splints from all the c25k activity. I've never had this before, but felt it for the first time 2 weeks ago when I was doing a brisk walk up and down hills. Then, last night when I started running on week 4, I was surprised that I was not winded but was having extreme pain in my shins. The burning was…

I finished Week 4: Day 1 last night and was shocked that I could actually run for 5 minutes now! I NEVER thought in my wildest dreams that I would be able to run! I can't wait to keep going and push myself and eventually make it to that 5k soon!!!

I have the same HRM as you. I was able to plug in my weight, height, and age, but not my gender (which I thought was really odd because I figured there would be a difference in calories burned for a woman vs. a man). But I find that my HRM tells me that I have burned A LOT more calories than what the machines in the gym…

I've always heard it's bad to exercise before bed. Of course, that's coming from the person who just DID exercise before bed. I don't know much research info on the topic, but I've always heard it can cause insomnia and somehow mess up your metabolism or something. I've also heard the best time of the day is the morning…

I get sick ALL of the time. I work with young children (1 - 2 year olds) so I catch every little bug that we have. Once I started drinking more water, eating healthier foods and exercising I haven' been sick at all. Since you're already doing those things already, I definitely second the getting enough sleep. That's…

Hello everyone! My name is Tiffani and I have lived in Tennessee my whole life. I grew up in a small town in Northeast TN, but moved to Knoxville in 2003 to attend UT. I graduated in 2008 and have lived in Knoxville since then. I have a lot of weight to lose, but realized how amazing it is to have motivating friends on…