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I teach middle school. Lord knows I have to be presentable around those kids. I shower BEFORE I ride to work, however, I keep wipes and a clean towel to freshen up. I also carry wrinkle free clothes in my backpack. I've got a small bag of sample size toiletries in my desk, and keeping my hair short helps. Some planning is…

My hometown is in about the same predicament, but I still bike to work and run in my neighborhood. I am, however, hyper-aware of my surroundings and carry a phone, let family know my routes, what time I'll be back, etc. I've been exercising in my seedy neighborhood for over 20 years and either people consider me part of…

You've been consistent these past six months and the results are your reward. Hang in there.

They are very tough for me too. I began training for a marathon, so that means I'll be doing long runs on Sunday. That should keep me under control since I have to get to bed early and feel healthy for the long run on the following day. Those runs keep most of my bad weekend habits away.

Even if they are just 1 pound each, the weight is compounded as you land on each foot when jogging, especially on hard surfaces. You'd be better off wrapping them around your wrists or carry them in your hands if it all.

Congrats on your upcoming wedding. I've also cleaned house instead of working out - but hey, that IS a workout, too. Baby steps. Do one day at a time. I have found that immersing myself in Fitness mags, and books, and cutting out pictures of before and afters is very helpful. Dust yourself off and step back on that wagon.…