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Thank you all so much for the support *(and the friend requests!!) I'm very much hoping that come this holiday season, I'll be able to add some kick *kitten* "before & after" pictures to this site! :) I went out today *& walked a 5K .... I contemplate jogging it for about a split second, but the heat was just too high (89…
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If you have the right shoes, you start slow, and you listen to your body, you can run without causing an enormous amount of pain in your knees. I am overweight (210) and I am a runner. Not super fast, I'll never win a race, but I run. Before you discount it, give it a try and see what you think of it. If it is not the…
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Couple of questions -- How old are your sneakers? Are they made for running? Do you "heel strike" when you run? Heel striking used to give me wicked shin splints. Over time, I changed my running style - I am now a mid foot striker which keeps the shin splints from coming back. I also walk / run intervals. I also agree that…
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Hello everyone! While I'm sort of glad that I'm not on this road alone, I also feel badly that so many of us are so up & down with our weight struggles! I made lifetime on Weight Watchers back in 2007 -- I wasn't wholly where I wanted to be, but I was much healthier than I am now. Last year, I ran 3 half marathons, as well…
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I wish you lots of luck! I also started T25 Alpha yesterday! Didn't know there was a Beachbody Challenge group for it (hard to find things on their website). I hope that you reach the goals that you've set for yourself. I woke today after doing cardio yesterday with sore thighs -- a sure sign that muscles got a bit of a…
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Thank you for your replies, jodis319 and 87DJones!! I've been on and off this roller coaster so many times, I had really wanted to be at my goal by this point and living a healthier life! :) I hope that each of you can reach your goals as well! I woke today a bit sore from yesterdays workout, but looking forward to another…
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Welcome Bre -- good luck on your journey!! Can I just say I LOVE MFP's Ignore user option? IT makes it so much easier to read a thread without having to read some people's sales pitches. :)
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Here are my stats -- hopefully I have a "twin" also!! HW-215 CW-212.6 GW-140 Height -- 5'4" or 5'5" (depends on the day!) Age: 40 last week! :sad: :sad: :sad: Former "Lifetime" Weight Watcher -- made it to LT then proceeded to put all the weight on & a few more! :huh:
