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Go to a running store and have them fit you for shoes. That's the best way to find the right shoes for you. And depending on how your feet hurt, you may want to stay away from the minimalist shoes. I have arch issues and if I wore minimalist shoes my arches would probably collapse. I have to have arch support when I run- I…

When i trained for my half marathon a couple of years ago I used a training program I found on runnersworld.com. You can customize them so they work for your schedule and your starting point- and the amount of time you have to train. It worked really well. It would have worked better had I not had to take a month break…

Anyone have any suggestions???

My first thought is dehydration. Make sure you drink lots and lots of water (or maybe some Gatorade or something) to make sure you're not dehydrated. Other than that I don't have any real ideas, but those headaches sound like migraines. I get migraines and I can pretty much only tell it's a migraine (I get lots of…

I'm 5'8" with a large frame. My goal weight is 160.

I'm in my 6th week of Insanity. I'm not going to lie- it's tough! But you can take it at your own speed and be okay. I don't know about doing a group class, but I'd definitely try it. If it's not for you, you'll know after tonight. Don't try to keep up with everyone else and you'll be fine. Good luck!

His poor grammar does bother me, but I try to ignore it. But really, when he says "when your legs IS" I can't help but cringe. I don't mind his use of the word "y'all" because I hear that all the time, but the grammar issues do get to me. I like how hard he makes me work, though, so I deal with it. I can't believe you…

Yep, I've had the same experience. I finished P90X at the beginning of June and while I only lost about 3 or 4 pounds while doing the program, I look a heck of a lot better than I did when I started it. Better enough to wear a bikini at the beach for the first time in probably 7 years. I still would like to see the scale…

Being a good role model for my 4 year old twin daughters.

Right now I'm doing Insanity so I'm working out 6 days a week. Sometimes I'll throw something in on the 7th day just because I get antsy and sometimes a little grumpy when I don't get a workout of some sort. I do, though, try to take it easy on the 7th day if I do something. If you feel like you need a break, take one,…

I'm getting ready to start it, too, although I don't know if I'm going to just do Insanity or mix it with some P90X. Feel free to friend me if you'd like. We can fight through Insanity together. :) Good luck! You can do it!

Grand Teton National Park, WY- and Yellowstone, too, while you're out there. Washington DC- I've lived outside of it my whole life, so I'm a little biased, but I think it's an important place for people to see. Boston The Grand Canyon I really want to go to Glacier National Park and Yosemite National Park, but I haven't…

I would think it might be more an effect of cutting the caffeine than aspartame. I doubt it would be from too much water.

I wouldn't do the extra cardio when you start. After you get into P90X you'll find your rhythm and you'll know which days you can handle extra cardio and which ones you can't. I know for me I could handle (although I don't have time to do it) extra cardio on some of the strength days, but on other days I know there's no…

Good work! And I totally agree. I haven't lost much weight, but I've definitely lost inches and I look and feel better. The scale is not the end all, be all. Measurements are super important. I'd rather weigh more and look better than weigh less and still look flabby. :)

I love this! And I'd love to do it to one of my coworkers.

Today is day 52 of P90X for me. I love it! I saw really good results the first month. I do my month 2 measurements this weekend, so we'll see how those results are. I feel better and my clothes are fitting better, but I haven't really lost any weight. I love most of the workouts, but the second round of strength workouts…

I just added you. I try to be supportive to my friends and I really like having supportive friends. Isn't that what this site is all about?

Me too, except I'm 171.5 right now. According to the "wrist test" I'm thick boned, so anything less I don't really look healthy. I was in the 130/140s in college and I look back and pictures and I was too thin. I used the "true weight" calculator on the Dukan Diet website…

That's great progress! I've lost inches off my waist and an inch off my hips, but I'm having a heck of a time losing inches off my thighs. Those thick things won't get smaller! My monthly measurements are next weekend and I'm actually anxious to see what kind of changes I've had this month. Keep up the good work!

I'm convinced that as women when we look in the mirror we see our flaws before we see anything else. I'm not seeing much change on the scale, so I had to start taking measurements. I've seen the change in those and I'm finally starting to see some changes when I look in the mirror, clothed. I still have issues seeing the…

Good luck! Just believe in yourself, you can do it! Feel free to add me as a friend if you'd like. :)

I'll be your friend! I'm a 33 year old woman from Northern Virginia. I'd like to drop about 10 more pounds, but right now I'm really more about toning and getting stronger than losing weight. I'm always game for more friends. :)

Congratulations! That's wonderful news!

Your story literally brought tears to my eyes. Great work! And go give your brother a big hug- how great of him to do that with you. You should be so proud!

8 pounds is a great start! I've been on here since January and haven't lost that much. :) I'm a 33 year old mother of two. Feel free to add me if you'd like.

You can't give up if you haven't lost anything this week. It takes time for the body to adjust to change and if you've just started working out your body may cling to extra fluid. Remember, weight loss isn't a sprint, it's a marathon. I'm sure you'll do great!

Finish another month of P90X. At the end of May I'll have 16 days left! Drink more water on the weekends. I do a great job drinking a ton of water while I'm at work, but I'm not as good about it on weekends. Get a nice dress for my father-in-law's retirement ceremony. I was something straight and to not feel fat in it. :)

I'm having the same issue. And even going on vacation at the same time- weird. I also have no energy today, so that's not helping anything. I have no advice for you, but I hope we can both find our motivation somewhere and keep going.

There is no "too much" water. I easily drink 12-15 cups of plain water each day, sometimes more. I don't ever stop because I've had enough water.