RachelM0717

I wouldn't do it if this is your very first time exercising, but if you've been going for awhile, it's a great program! It is hard on the joints -- knees, especially -- but as you do the program more and you strengthen the muscles around those joints, it gets easier and less painful. My knees used to creak just going up…

Sweets -- homemade chocolate chip cookies, fudge brownie batter, funfetti cupcakes, homemade iced sugar cookies -- and fast food french fries. ETA: cheese and ice cream

I feel like this every day. Every day I have to re-convince myself to get on the treadmill, run, watch my calories, and work hard at losing weight. It sucks. However, it will be so worth it in the end. Plus, if we don't do it now, sometime down the road we're going to HAVE to do it (for health, health insurance, kids,…

I agree! New clothes!

Thanks for the motivation! You look great!!!

Sorry to revive an old topic, but I just really wanted to reply! :) I starting training for my first half marathon two weeks ago, and I am running it in April. I decided to run it for two reasons: 1. I never thought I could do something like that. I'm not extremely athletic, and I hate running. However, after seeing…

I agree that 2 lbs/week is an aggressive goal to work toward. Most women naturally lose weight while nursing so if you're also TRYING to lose weight, you may be losing too much and might work yourself in to a drop in supply. I would focus less on the amount of calories you're eating and focus more on making sure the…