Jennlovescupcakes

Agree with all the couch to 5 k recs. I started August 2009, ran first 5 k in oct 09 and first half marathon march 2010. It works!!:)

Agreed. Same thing. I was trying for 1300 and my personal trainer told me I was definitely putting myself in starvation mode. the lowest she wants me to go is 1570 ( I exercise 5-7x a week, 30 mins-45 or 60 mins). The biggest problem for me isn't getting the calories in it is how I get the calories. Need to make better…

My personal trainer uses TRX and it really makes your whole body work ( especially for someone like me with a weak core).

Very nice to meet you! Yep, that (ended relationships) used to be my motivation and it was a good one!! You are going to look fantastic!!

Thanks! This is good for both of us and we are planning a Vegas trip next year so I am trying to use that as my initial motivation. :)

Hey! Welcome! Thanks for sending the friend request. I completely understand trying to balance kids with time for you-plus trying to manage meals! I am fortunate in having help bc I can tag in my husband or in-laws but even then its tricky so way to go putting yourself as a priority!!:) My kids imitate me exercising and I…

I am new this site but I started running two and half years ago (couch to 5k then to half marathons-3 halfs done so far). There are folks out there who don't subscribe to the carb loading prior to a race. I love carbs so I like the idea it works. I know I need good fiber foods AM of (I can't run on an empty stomach) and…