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Hi, Shana - you've taken the hardest step, and joined this wonderful community of people who will support you beyond belief! None of us can give you advice, we're all on a journey looking to find what works for us. A little here, a little there, and pretty soon you won't recognize yourself. Please remember (and you'll see…

It's kind of a double-edged sword; being honest is the only way this thing will work. At the same time, your friends will keep after you (in a gentle, kind way) to do more. (HELLO MARK) Keeping some things out of our diary only makes us feel better when we look at the day's total. But I've found that being TOTALLY honest…

All I see is a beautiful person who needs to let that person come forward...one thing I've learned in my 53 years is that people will always have their opinions. Who gives a rat's rear end? You're here for a reason - you care about yourself and you want to be healthy; the rest will follow. Make lots of friends here; there…

I ran the Chicago Marathon in 2003 and 2004, and the half-marathon in 2007, a dozen or so 5k's and 10k's at that time as well. From experience, please follow training tips from people like Hal Higdon. Take it easy, do what you can. As others have said, your capacity and endurance builds slowly, but it does build. I didn't…

Loskene - if you've ever watched Biggest Loser, they all have the same plateau a few weeks into the show. Our body is saying "What the heck?" and our metabolism goes wacko for a while. Stick with your plan, and celebrate every 1/2 pound, every NSV (as SMsinger75 said). Allow your body to adjust to a new, healthier…

Thanks, my friend...we tend to forget how our struggles can often pale in comparison to others. Good for you, and good for him!

As you can tell, we're all amateur Sigmund Freuds when it comes to this issue. We've all been there; truth is, our minds and our bodies become creatures of habits. That first plate of fries tasted great, and your mind and body both sent you a message saying "Yes! Let's do this again real soon!" which you did. Each day,…

[/quote]Are you nuts? Possibly. Should you expect your nuts to relocate when you jump in the frigid water? Yes. [/quote] Hah! I expect them to remain on shore...

Thanks for your service! How goes the progress with MFP?

Hey, shipmates! Welcome...please let any military spouses know about MFP, especially those whose loved ones are deployed. This is a nice place to come for support and friendship. Good luck, keep posting every day (as best you can).

As many others have said, don't worry about what others are thinking. Truth be told, most of them are thinking "wow, I wish I were out there running." You would actually be inspiring others. I hadn't run since freshman year in high school, then at age 41 I ran a marathon (and again the next year). This is one of the only…

Hi, Tony - as you'll see from all of these message boards, you are definitely not alone! The reasons we all got to this place in our lives are too many to count. Everyone has a story, and every story is different, but we all have the same goal...if we don't do this for ourselves, we face a tough road. Personally, I think…

I love a challenge - I'm in...

Now that I'm in my 50's, perspective changes. Face it, we're doing this to look better, so looks are important to us all. Brains (like looks) are a little subjective, and frankly, men have little room to judge in this department. Personally, a woman who is happy, self-confident, and non-judgmental is the most attractive to…

Nice job! I used to do it on Monday's, but then I realized I was overdoing it on the weekends, switched to Fridays.

One thing I failed to mention - thank you each and every one for your service!

Glad to see you all...Moonseer and MKCSFX, can't tell you how encouragine (and addicting!) this site has become. No negativity, judgment, etc., just support. Each of us has our own plan, and in the end we're the only ones responsible for its success. But it's nice to know we share some other common bonds. I was remembering…

You should be very proud!

Just a "footnote" (sorry); I didn't train properly for my first marathon, as I was running for charity and didn't care how long it took me. BIG mistake. I was at least thirty pounds overweight at the time, and by the end of the race I realized that I had terribly damaged my knees. To this day, if I don't exercise enough,…

I've run two full marathons in Chicago (2003 and 2004) and a half-marathon in 2007. I always followed Hal Higdon's training programs; he's generally considered as one of the deans of training ( halhigdon.com ). Good solid training is at least 16 weeks, but don't wait until September! Good luck; even though there are…

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Please, please, PLEASE always remember - you are not doing this for anyone else, you are doing this for YOU. There will be comments galore from everyone. None of them matter, don't let a single word bother you. Don't let it piss you off, because then, they've won. Laugh in their face, if you have to (I've done it, it feels…

How's this for temptation? I am a broker for snacks and sandwiches for the vending industry. My trunk is full of samples! Talk about junk in the trunk... Every day, I call on vending companies and show the samples. I'm on the road 3-4 days per week, and in the past I'd not only bring a few samples into the hotel room "for…

Believe it or not, I am a broker for the vending food industry. Yes, chips, candy bars, sandwiches, etc. Tough traveling the midwest with a trunk full of samples, but I can do it!

You are beautiful!

Imagine, if you will, that no one in the world exists except those in your immediate line of vision. This tends to reduce reality to what you have in front of you. That being said, there is no other influence greater than yourself; whatever you choose to do, however you approach this program. it is all on you! And you can…

Medium Dominos Pizza w/beef and jalapenos. Yes, all of it. At least 1600 calories...

Very nice, and thanks for the details. We all know what we have to do, that's why we're here. Keep it up!

From one pittie lover to another, very nice. Always remember, tomorrow morning is God's gift of another new journey; you and only you can choose how you will approach the day...you are an inspiration! Thank you!

Similar to a twelve step program, you have to take this thing one day at a time. Celebrate every small victory! Even if that victory is just passing up a temptation for something you know will be better for you... I ran a couple of marathons several years ago (for charity, not for speed!) and I learned from some…