snowyowl74

Welcome! I just joined myself...this is a really cool site!

This is a great idea. Wednesdays aren't my problem though...it's usually by Fri/Sat that I fall off the wagon. I almost ALWAYS have to have "Start-Over Sunday!" :mad:

Okay, that's what I thought. I just wanted to check because at the end of the day, it's showing that I have calories left. That's because of the exercise calories that I earned. I work for WW so I know that I could to eat or not eat those extra calories. I'm really impressed with all the tools of this website!

I wouldn't give up on the race, either. Stick to your training plan and see what you can do on Aug. 1. You might surprise yourself! Talk to your friend and let her know your concerns. See if she minds sticking with you at your pace. Decide ahead of time if you will plan to stick together the whole time (even if one of you…

I really think that a heart rate monitor is the most accurate way to know how many calories you've burned. It takes into account your weight and how high your heart rate is to determine number of calories burned. It's a great investment if you want to know calories burned no matter what type of exercise you're doing. I…

Running will give you the biggest calorie burn for your buck! If you're walking on the treadmill, I'd say the elliptical is comparable. Just depends on which motion is more comfortable for you. Lower impact and more fluid motion on the elliptical.

You'll be fine! Just pace yourself! My training partner and I have a goal.....to finish. Not finish fast, just finish and run the whole time. Races are a blast....have fun!