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Not a runner at all... Started my lifestyle change April 1, 2012 with dreams of being a runner. I try and try with epic fail... I am ok with this as I walk faster and feel better than if I run. Our family and our neighbors did The Color Run 5k together last weekend. The kids ran the whole thing! We ran/walked about half…

Had a blast at the Grand Rapids Color Run... Will definately do it again next year. Didn't hear much about it in the news before hand however I am betting next year it will double in attendance.

I cannot stomach plain cottage cheese. I am not sure if its just the texture or what it is. I have found I can eat it though if I use it in the following ways: * tacos (lettuce leaf for shell, taco meat, fiber one cottage cheese, tomato, & onion) in place of sour cream * baked potato in place of sour cream * mix with dry…

My daughter and I are doing the Grand Rapids Color Run! Looks like a lot of silly fun:) I am no a runner at all but I sure can walk fast!

I cannot eat cottage cheese plain however, I do buy the fiber one cottage cheese and add it to eggs to make quiche. We had taco's on lettuce leaf this week and I added it as a topping on my taco meat. You can add ranch seasoning to it and use it as a veggie dip. So many ways to incorporate it into other foods.

Great Job! Take claim and celebrate all your accomplishments no matter how big or small.

I take care of others before myself. I am a daughter, mother, wife, full-time nursing student (only two more terms yay me), and employee. For the last five years when I wasn't at school or work I was sitting on my @ss studying. Eating out was more convienent. My wake up moment - not being able to get my wedding ring on any…

Great Job! You have a lot to be proud of:)

We pay $92.00 a month for a family membership at our local YMCA.

I gained almost 60 lbs while on Depo. I don't blame the Depo for the entire 60 lbs. I have to take some responsibility for my body also. I was a 19 year old single mom of a newborn with other issues resulting from being irresponsible and having a child before I was ready and mature enough to handle the situation. The depo…

August 5 Grand Rapids, Mi. Can't wait!

Grand Haven here!

I have lost 16lbs in two months just walking and changing the way I eat.

I am sorry you do not have a supportive spouse. I am fortunate in that my husband and daughters are very supportive. My husband has no desire to exercise as much as I do or even eat some of the things I do however he does compliment me in my efforts and weight loss. The thing I do differently is I don't ask my family not…

You look amazing! Great job!

I also gained 60 lbs while on Depo which in turn I became depressed and went on Paxil which also contributes to weight gain. I started going to school while working (desk job) so my nights were spent sitting on my behinds studying. 7 years later I have gained almost 80 lbs. This is my year! My year to become a healthy me,…

When I work a full day I usually take string cheese, chopped walnuts, and orange slices for my "snacks". My lunch is usally apple slices and a can of progresso soup or a salad with whatever left over meat we had for dinner the night before and a fruit. I have a body by vi shake about 6:00 a.m. so this allows me a snack at…

I also recently read this and decided to try. Today is the first of two with under 50 carbs for me. I will report back after a few weeks.

Great Job... All that matters is that you feel healthier... Losing weight is not an easy task you should be proud of your progress.

Sorry to hear about your brother. YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!! You have a lot of support on this site.

I also would love to join. I am 5'2" and 241 lbs.... First step was joing MFP and documenting everything that goes in my mouth. My how disgusted I am at how many worthless calories I used to eat. I now walk with some ladies at work on our lunch hour! Sunday I will start measuring inches as it will be 1 full month of eating…