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  • Hi - I'll first start by saying I'm not an expert by any means.... I joined a beginners running group in my area called 9 to 5 (9 weeks to a 5k) and absolutely LOVE it! One of the most important things I learned about running is how important good shoes are as well as your form. I highly recommend going to a running store…
    in Weight Vs. Running - Shin Splints? Comment by k_ramroop June 2013
  • Good Luck to you!! I just started back myself. I've found a few blogs that are good for healthy and inexpensive recipes - budget bytes and skinnytaste. Crockpot recipes have been great for me as far as making things easy, especially when I'm tired after a long day at the office and I don't want to cook :)
    in Day ONE! Comment by k_ramroop June 2013
  • There's a great website/blog I discovered not too long ago called Budget Bytes that has some great healthy recipes for those on a budget. http://www.budgetbytes.com/ Good Luck on your journey!!
    in Fell off the horse Comment by k_ramroop June 2013
  • I live in Houston about 10 minutes from downtown in the Galleria area and make about $45k. My 1200 sqft condo I bought a few years ago costs about $1000 a month (mortgage, HOA fees, utilities, etc.). gas is $3.45 a gallon. I have more credit card debt than I'd like to admit (working hard to pay it off) and no student loans.
    in How much is cost of living in your area? Comment by k_ramroop February 2012
  • If you are a little crafty I'd check out this blog called New Dress A Day (http://www.newdressaday.com/)...she does amazing (very easy) things with items she finds at thrift stores. I think her techniques would be great for people of all ages to use. Also if you wanted something a little more hands on Nordstroms has…
    in I'm Out of Style -- HELP Comment by k_ramroop January 2012
  • Great Job! I have about 60 pounds I'd like to loose...just started using MyFitnessPal today. Let's hope I can stick with it :)
    in before & after pic of about 90lbs weight loss Comment by k_ramroop January 2012
  • I just purchased the Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 video too - so far I've done it twice this week and love it!. I am very much a beginner and quite a bite overweight and I found her video to be right just right for me to get started. Thanks for posting the question about how to log the workout info, I was curious about…
    in New/Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 - Comment by k_ramroop January 2012
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