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Great job! There's nothing like the feeling after a good run. Don't even give your times a thought. Someone once told me "It doesn't matter if it's a 7 minute mile or a 12 minute mile, it's still a mile, and you're still lapping everybody on the couch!"

Sarcastic, negative comments like this are one of the reasons people get so discouraged on their journeys. I took a look at your profile, and it's obvious that you consider yourself quite the expert on exercise and nutrition. It's great that you have your routine all figured out, but remember that just because you've found…

Kenpo X is one of my favorite workouts! Here's a website I found to help more accurately assess calories burned without a HRM. It has all of the P90X workouts listed. Just pick which workout you're completing, enter your weight, length of workout, and intensity level and voila! Hope this helps. http://p90xcalories.com/

Try cutting out the processed foods and you will see a huge difference. Whoever coined the phrase "abs are made in the kitchen" was absolutely spot on. Think of your body as a car and food as your fuel. If you put crappy gas in the car, it's not going to run nearly as well as if you put in quality fuel. You may up your…

Defeinitely squeeze in some outdoor runs before that day, just to get used to the feeling of it. Even better if you can run the actual course as practice too! Road running and treadmill running are pretty different - you have a lot more environmental factors outdoors, especially in the Spring when there's pollen and people…

Oh yes, definitely a noticeable difference around that time! I was 4 lbs heavier this month, but it went back to normal on the second day. I'm chalking it up to water retention and crazy hormones!

MFP is actually low on the protein calculations unless you have gone in and manually changed your macros.

Totally lol'd at this! Let's get it!

Sorry to hear about your loss! The good news? You NEED to have a day or two like this every once in a while to make your body "remember" how to use its metabolism to the fullest. You've just suffered a very big loss. Don't beat yourself up. If you've been eating well and exercising, your metabolism should be working well…

The fat you've lost has been replaced by muscle. That is a good thing!

I also received THE CALL - when I was 23 years old! Totally not ready for kids at that point! I had the colposcopy and biopsy, which came back with severe dysplasia, so I also had the LEEP procedure performed to remove the abnormal cells. My husband and I are struggling with some fertility issues now, but neither my…

Six months from now, you won't remember what those cookies tasted like, but you WILL see the results of your hard work!

It's all about balance! Just as not exercising is bad for you, too much exercise isn't beneficial either. Rest days are very important for your body to be able to heal and recover, especially after a particularly strenuous workout. Even if you stick to 1200 calories, be sure you're making healthy choices with your meals,…

THIS!!!!

Crockpot Chicken Tacos 4-6 chicken breasts 1 envelope taco seasoning 16 oz. jar salsa 1 - 8 oz. block fat free cream cheese, cubed Put it all in a crockpot for 4 hours or so. It will come out sooooo creamy and delicious! Shred the chicken before serving. It serves 6 people, and each serving is only 169 calories, 3 grams of…

THIS!!!!

It's definitely true that you have to eat enough in order to lose weight, as odd as that seems! Think of your body as a car and your food as the fuel. Sometimes you get gas that isn't the best quality, but it doesn't ruin the car forever, it just makes it run less efficiently until it's worked out of the system! With that…

Try www.skinnytaste.com - the lady has taken all of the classic comfort foods and remade them to be healthier and better for you. All of her recipes have the nutrition facts listed at the bottom, and she has everything from appetizers to desserts to drinks to holiday-themed stuff. It has been a lifesaver for us - my…

Ideally the week before any race should be a "taper" week, which means you gradually lessen your mileage and intensity in preparation for the race. It seems counter-productive, but it's giving your body a much-needed rest before the big day! As for race day, be sure to eat a healthy serving of carbs the night before -maybe…

I have a Spice Girls station on my Pandora radio, so basically anything that plays on there. Just plug in my headphones at my desk when I wanna rock out middle-school style, haha!

Do you use any sort of tracking app for your runs, other than C25K? I use MapMyRun, which is a gps program that keeps track of distance, average speed, current speed, time, etc. and plots it all on a map. It was SO helpful for me when I first started because I could simply take a look at my phone to check my pace and…

My husband and I did the traditional P90X routine last year, and the results were awesome. My muscles were more defined and I noticed a HUGE difference in my running stamina. Now I'm doing the P90X Lean routine, which is basically more cardio and less weight lifting. I still try to sneak in a quick 10-15 on the elliptical…

My husband frequently complains about how bland broccoli can be (I love it too, so we eat it A LOT in our house!) so sometimes I mix it up a little and make a pesto sauce for whole wheat pasta. It's only 46 calories for 1 tbsp and has good heart-healthy fats from the olive oil. Here's the website for the recipe if you'd…

Yes, yuck! I have the same problem now that I've switched up my diet, even if I go for the healthiest option on the menu. I've always had stomach issues, and they have been so much better since we've stopped eating out for the most part. I remember when I went grocery shopping at Wal-Mart after I'd gotten really serious…

Best of luck on your journey!

THIS!!!!

THIS!! Oh my goodness, what a perfect description. I'm totally going to find a way to use it in conversation today!

WOW what an awesome, inspiring post! Keep up the good work!

Always good to see another WV girl on here! Add me if you'd like!

I make this pretty frequently, but I also cut up an 8oz. block of fat free cream cheese and let it melt down. It's delicious!