akdoxrud Member

You can jump rope. They cost about $5 and are easy to travel with.

I just started eating vegetarian. I'd love some help and insight too.

I'm 31. Feel free to add me too. Good luck!

A pound of muscle is the same weight as a pound of fat, but it takes up less space. That's probably why she laughed at you. Your blood work should tell the story, as someone mentioned. If you aren't comfortable with this doctor go to a different one. I tell you this from experience. Sometimes personalities just don't mesh…

I just finished a C25K and am training for a 10K. I'm also very new at vegetarianism. In fact, I decided I'm starting today. I'd love to swap recipes and running stories.

Great! I'll check them out! Thank you.

Going along with the last post, I'd suggest the book, "Food Matters" by Mark Bittman. He suggests going vegan for most of the day and eating meat and animal products for only one meal. He gives examples of how he does this and some fantastic recipes. There's a cook book that goes along with it also. It's very flexible.…

I totally agree with this. I'm on antidepessants, anti-anxiety and an anti-psychotic. I know they can make you gain weight, but I would talk to your doctor about switching you to something else. I was at 1300 calories and I found it nearly impossible too. I switched my lifestyle to from sedentary to lightly active (or…

PS I have Social Anxiety Disorder too. My psychiatrist told me exercise is good for the brain. :smile: Please feel free to add me if you need extra support.

It happens. Just jump back up. You can do it!!!!

I have a bird phobia that I'm actually in counseling for. I have Panic Disorder and have a panic attack every time I see one. They're talking *gulp* exposure therapy.

I have a pic of me in my wedding dress pinned up in my office to motivate me to exercise on lunch or after work and not eat Pop-tarts. :tongue: Feel free to add me!

I sent a request. I would love more friends too. The ones I have are awesome. :smile:

There were a few weeks in my C25K that I had to repeat. Like people said, you set the pace. It's not a race (unless you have a race in mind) to finish. Just do what you can while still pushing yourself. You can do it!!!

I agree with this. The last time I was in range I was binging and purging. I looked way too skinny because I have a larger frame, so my ribs were huge while my waist was small. My hair was dull and my skin was grayish. It just didn't look right. I'd talk to a doctor. Every body is different. I think as long as you are…

I just started up again too. I only have two friends and they aren't on too much. I'd love some more friends too. :smile:

Appleton!

I also sometimes use the Red Hot Chili Peppers', "Come on Girl, Let's get it right, let's get it right, let's get it right."

My grandfather made me memorize the North Carolina State Toast and part of it is "Where the weak grow strong and the strong grow great." I keep telling myself, "the weak grow strong."

Thank you both. These seem like very reasonable suggestions that I'll keep in the back of my mind. =)