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I do drink diet sodas on occasion, but mostly I drink water, even if I eat fast food or go to a restaurant, I just drink water. That really helps keep the weight from coming back. Also, get in a habit of exercise. I have heard many professionals say that although it is possible to lose weight without exercising, most…

I think you definitely have to get up and just do it. After awhile, laying around in the morning when you could be up working out will start to make you feel like you could really be doing something better. When my husband was home, I would get up at 4:30, work out for 45 minutes at the gym then shower real quick and go…

I don't have a polar one, I have a cheapie sportsline from walmart that comes with the chest strap. It took some figuring out, but it really keeps track with the chest strap on and I am doing machine exercises or jumping around with an aerobics class. It then tells how long you are below, in or above your target zone and…

Hey Tupper. Not funny by the way. Okay, maybe a little. Anyway, congrats on you decision to change your life. I hope you stick with it. It will be hard at times, but you will feel so much better, and who know, that knee might even feel better not having to carry around all that extra weight.

By the way, I have read that as many as 50% of runners have had this problem at one point or another. Guess that's why the porta johns are always full during races. My problem has gotten better since I have lost the last 10 pounds or so and the weather has gotten cooler, but I still have some cramping and what not now and…

Ha ha. You have the trots, the runner's trots that is (I'm assuming it is #2). Not funny problem though. I have read up on this a lot over the past two years, as I have had the same trouble off and on. I have been running for years, but have only had this problem for the past couple. It seems to be on longer harder runs,…

anyone going to the one in New Orleans this year?

Well, day 7 and 5 good workouts and one with an easy walk for 6 total. Plus I stayed under calories 5 days this week. Hope to do the same next week.

I'd say probably, unless you know the person is trying to eat better, or something like that. I don't know, people get testy about things like that. I think people just don't want to know so they can go on eating themselves into oblivion.

I know what you mean about the swim suits. Luckily I feel okay in a two piece now adays and sometimes that's just easier with restroom breaks and what not. I like the little mini skirts with some, but it still takes some shopping before I find one I am happy with. The skinny jeans with the tight narrow thigh are not for…

You are cracking me up!

I am 5'10" and it's not just the legs that are longer, it is the torso too. I hate when the waist on a dress is about 3 inches too high and the sleeves are never long enough. I have to get a larger size just go have them reach my wrist and then the shirt is often too baggy. I live in a rural area and have 3 kids so I don't…

We could all keep each other motivated if you want. Send me a request if you are interested.

Okay, I am back at it. I was feeling kinda down a couple days ago, because I know I hadn't been eating right and hadn't exercised in serveral days. Probably the longest I've gone without exercising in a year. I did put on a few pounds, but I am confident that It wont stay for long. When I look back at last year this time…

I know what you mean, sometimes it is just easier. I still eat fast food at times and things from the can or freezer. I guess it's how much you eat that matters. Maybe you should try getting a book or something that tells you everything to eat, when to eat it and how to cook it, just for a month or something. My husband…

Okay, what does give her heh!!! mean? Ha Ha I did get an early workout in this am so that is 1 for the week.

I know what you mean. Seems like it is on again off again some times. Anyway, I have been misbehaving the last couple of weeks and don't want to wake up 40 pounds heavier one day...again, so I am getting back with it. I have been recording things for the most part, but my food diary is horrible...a what not to do so to…

Okay, New Years out of town for 5 days went okay. Ran a couple of times outside. Ate okay for the first couple of days, New years eve not so much. Then New years day I ate a lot and no exercise. But I had to do clear liquids all day yesterday for a test, plus drink some "Prep" so I guess we'll really see what happened in a…

Well, I haven't been following any diet exactly lately, but I am resolved to do at least a few things right during the holidays, like drink water and not fillup on soda and whatnot. Try to eat a healthy breakfast even though I am making pancakes and french toast for the kids, ha ha. My husband is coming home on leave soon,…

Okay, so I had one too many oreo balls today, and fast food for lunch. I think I'm a little down with the holidays coming and all. I did get a good workout in today, so it wasn't a total loss, and drank enough water. Same thing, good breakfast, then lazy and laxs the rest of the day. I am a little sore from my Jilliam…

Paula, I'm with a couple of the other ones here about your fiance not being nice about your weight. People don't understand how easy it is to gain weight, and how hard it is to lose weight. It's not like changing your outfit, you can't do it over night. I wouldn't put up with someone beating me down verbally or physically.…

Well, not great on the eating yesterday, but not horrible. I seem to eat worse when I am busy at work, just shovel it in...you know. Anyway, got a work out in this morning, even though I didn't really feel like. I know it's better to get it done before the kids get up and I get distracted, then really don't feel like it.…

I know what you mean about doing what is sustainable. I haven't been really strict with myself lately, just watching portions for the most part and sticking to water. I could work on eating a few more salads, but I really like dressing and bacon and cheese on mine, which kinda defeats the purpose... I have been eating…

You will keep gaining as long as you are eating more calories than you are burning. I think people that end up over 5 or 600 pounds and keep going until they are bed bound just get used to eating so much, and then a little more and then a little more until they are out of control. If you stay eating the same amount of…

I had a hernia surgery in July (open repair) and I was unable to do vigorous exercise for 6 weeks, although I did jog very very slowly the last week and only a mile or so. All I could do was walk, and I was in pretty good shape before my surgery. I did gain a few pounds, but only because I ate poorly during the first part…

You can add me too. I am all about staying motivated, especially now that is getting coooldd out side!

20carrots I too ran a half marathon, in the dead of summer no less, a couple of years ago. I not only didn't lose weight, but I gained a couple pounds. I have read in several places, that training for a half isn't really a good way to lose weight. This year, I did lose weight while training for a half, but I had to make…

Did five hilly miles at just under a 10 minute pace. Felt good. I could have run a little harder, but I was just enjoying being outside and the nice breeze. Wish I could do that more. Lisa you sound like you are doing great with your running. I guess your knee is holding up. I have managing 5 miles or so. I could do more I…

I know what you mean lisa. I unfortunately have had the opposite problem, I can't seem to get off the treadmill. I haven't run out side in two weeks at least. Maybe this weekend, my mother is coming over so I might be able to sneak out for a jog outside. we'll see. I'm interested to see how fast...or slow I go on a regular…

Your BMI should be 19-25. A person who is 5'10" or more who weighs 120 is too thin. In highschool I was all muscle and weighed 132 at a height of 5'10" and when I look at those pictures I think, yuck, I look anorexic. I wasn't, just good metabolism at that time and I ran all the time and played sports, but I definitely…