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Finding your rhythm when starting out is tough. In the beginning, I ALWAYS ran too fast and struggled. I thought running = fast, an all out effort. Well it doesn't... there is a time for that (sprints and speed work) but that is much later. Slow down. If necessary, slow WAAAAYYYY down. I didn't think I was capable of…

I'm in WV... Ran this morning it was 20F with some wind... Compression tank, long sleeved wicking T-shirt, Medium weight running jacket, UA tights, socks, head band/ear warmer thing, running glove (with fleece nose wipe) and a ball cap. I was fine until I had to walk at the end while sweaty and such... Gastro issues suck…

It depends on the day... On my lifting days, I do 5-10 minutes of moderate cardio to warm up (rowing or elliptical), then hit the weights. Sometimes I teach a spin class after this, but I can't go all out. On cardio specific days, Cardio comes first and maybe I'll add core work or body weight exercises to the end. Then…

Here is a post I wrote a while back. Hope it helps http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1444061/loose-skin-my-experience/p1

Healthy toddler friendly foods can really just be what you eat, but in smaller portions. Kids don't always like "new" things and may not eat something, or give it a fair shake, the first few times they see it on their plate. Just put a bite on their plate for starters, try to get them to taste it, but don't freak if they…

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Jerky, almonds, carrots/celery with peanut butter with cinnamon stirred in...

I should say, I didn't start trying to lose weight until 2002... Then I had 2 kids (2002 & 2005), after I got down to the middle picture and stayed there until 2011 when I joined MFP... My first goal was 125lb (I'm 5'1.5") I hit that with in a year and stayed there for a year. The final 10-15 came off in the last 6…

Sometimes the truth hurts, but sometimes it is moves us to alter our lives for the better. Good luck!

I'm older, but about the same height... Add if you'd like. Nikki

I just enter calories manually for these... The burns are lower than for cardio, but the eventual benefits are of lower BF% are great. Bikram I usually give myself 250-350 for a 90min class... Weight lifting I go with 3 cals per minute... That's just me... If I find I'm still famished I will go over a bit, but keep the…

There is seriously no reason for you to spend 2 hours a day 4-5 days a week at the gym unless you just enjoy it. If you enjoy it by all means do (I do sometimes), but the fact is especially in the early going it may be overkill... It is about effort. Everybody has different ideas of working out, but one common thing is you…

Bacon and eggs... Mmmmmm. I've started scrambling 2 eggs and doing one over medium and mixing them together very creamy, but not runny...

I'm 5'1.5" ~115lb. Highest weight 200+ pregnant... 190+ before kids Before Initial Loss… Last 10 pounds… Still some loose skin, but it is way better. Nothing but time, strength training and lowering BF% – bikini - me & Sierra Belly 9/2014

Learn the roll of shame... If it starts to go roll a bit so the weight falls to the floor rather than your face or chest.

Nope!

When I was trying to reduce BF% I weighed weekly and measured monthly. Now I'm working to improve performance which means eating more so I only weigh about once a month and measure weekly...

^^^ Yup schedule it like a meeting and get it done. Also helps to invite someone else to that meeting. You are less likely to bail if someone is waiting for you...

but totally belies my 'grumpy ol' b!tch you don't mess with' persona :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye: Not really. Now you are the hot unapproachable b!tch they don't mess with. You can make this work!

This is mostly how I live... I have reactive hypoglycemia so my insulin over shoots if I eat anything that spikes my blood sugar. I have found it easier to manage this way. Carbs aren't evil and I can have as many veggies and beans as I'd like because of the fiber content. If I want cake or pizza (for some reason pizza and…

Nice to see that some of the voices of reason stuck around to help after the format change...

Neither I like bikini cut or nothing... I hate spanks... What famous person did you have a crush on in junior high/middle school?

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I could seriously kiss you... You just made this 41yo mother of 2, married for 16 years smile (and laugh a bit)...

Sales rep. Travels a lot. Divorced with 2 kids...

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