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I got up at my 4am alarm this morning and got the gym about 5am like normal... but I just "wasn't there" mentally. I tried weightlifting which I normally love and had no motivation, today is my non-running day, so I decided to just walk the treadmill instead. I did a 30 minute walk at 3.0 with the incline set at 5.0 (and…

1.) I have finally hit a point with food where I can get part way through a meal and realize that I am not "full" or "stuffed" but simply am not hungry anymore and put the fork down. 2.) I completed week 7 day 1 of C25K this morning, the 25 minute run, and it really wasn't too bad although I didnt quite his the 2 1/2…

Same for me. I also tend to get thinner from a sideways view long before i get less wide from a front on view (if that makes any sense?).

I am STARVING after cardio, but that is probably mostly due to the fact that I roll out of bed at 4am and go straight to the gym to run so by the time I am done and at work it is 6:30 and I haven't eaten since dinner the night before.

5'3" my starting weight was 220.6, current weight is 197.... I set my goals 10 lbs at a time so current goal is to get under 190. Mom of 2 kids, 3 dogs, 2turtles, 1 snake, 1 cat, and 1 horse lol. I do some weight lifting, set my calories at 1360, am on week 6 of C25K (from a complete non-runner), and have joined a running…

I realized I have made it to week 6 of C25K without quitting or repeating a week, this is despite the fact I have had a terrible nagging cold for the past 4 weeks! I can't wait to see how much easier it is to run once my sinuses close and I can actually breathe! I also wore a pair of jeans to work today that (although a…

I keep tuna packets (different flavors), fruit, canned veggies, and canned fruit all at my desk for those dire moments when I need a snack at work.

google live below the line - i did it for this organization and there should be lots of idea, potatoes/rice and cheap protein are helpful. i think i did oatmeal as well.

TWO for me yesterday... 1. I got told by a co-worker that it's becoming very obvious I am losing weight and that I am looking great! 2. I went on my 3rd hash house harriers run, but the first without my friend so I was "alone" with the group for the first time, I ran more than usual and had a GREAT time!

I weigh daily. I only record new low weights, unless it has been a higher # for more than 4 days then I will log that weight.

Today was W5D3 of C25K - which is the 20 minute straight run. I did a 5 minute walk warm up, began running and just wasn't mentally "there". So I paused it and walked a few more minutes, stretched some more, just did what I had to do to get "there". I started the 20 minute run, then accidently hit the e-stop on the…

I signed up for my first real 5k today!!! It is on Mother's Day and I'm super excited... this is from the girl who has ALWAYS said I would never pay someone to make me run... oops!

I ran an awful 4 mile race a couple weeks back (my first paid run and little to no training). I've been doing C25K three times a week and am now actually looking forward to signing up for my first 5K in May.

I was thrilled to post here last week that I completed a 10 minute run when 5 weeks or so ago I couldn't run AT ALL (seriously w1d1 or C25K was BAD). Today I didnt' have time for C25K so I just jumped on the treadmill... 5 min walk warm up and stretching, then I was trying for another 10 minute run... 10 minutes hit and I…

This week was week 4 of C25K for me (5 min warm-up walk, 3 min run, 90 sec walk, 5 min run, 2.5 min walk, 3 min run, 90 sec walk, 5 min run, 5 min cool-down walk). Day 1 I nearly died... The first 5 minute run was hard and the 2nd took everything in me to get through and it was a tough, ugly 5 min run. Today was w4d2, not…

Be sure to be taking measurements to see if you are losing inches instead of pounds. Also if you are experiencing any soreness then you more than likely are holding water in those areas as well as they repair. Take a weekend off and weigh in on Monday morning first thing to see if it drops. Otherwise, slow and stead will…

There's nothing you can do about days past, just make the days from here on count. :)

I went from multiple energy drinks plus coffee daily to cold turkey stop for New Years. The first 2-3 weeks SUCKED, not gonna lie. I was exhausted, had headaches, and felt generally like crap. Week 4 was better, and after that I was great. I sleep better, have more energy, focus better, and feel better. Push through it!

Thanks everyone. The race was Sunday. I'm on week 3 or C25K now. I by no means finished with a good time but I did run/walk intervals and finished it, that was enough for me. I had to start somewhere!

#1 - I finished week 2 of C25K today, while I still have a long way to go I am excited since I barely survived w1d1! #2 - I grabbed a shirt out of my dresser today that I *love* but haven't been able to wear since I bought it since it was always too small and it fits great!

And pay attention to what works for you! I hear all the time people say the above (eat small amounts all day) but sometimes that doesn't work for an individual. I, personally, could go all day without eating and never get any hunger pains... however once I eat anything at all, even something small, I am instantly starving…

Why not set your stats at sedentary and then log the workouts instead? Just log them as circuit training for the amount of time involved (round down).

Water will help fill you up but won't help you lose weight technically. If you're an avid soda drinker flavored water may help you to keep from adding calories that way.

a) your calories are likely too low. Set them up to 1/2 lb or 1 lb a week to start. b) are you starting on a monday each time? If so that can be tough when you end up starving on a Friday night. Try starting on a friday then you'll see a weight drop by the following friday and will help you through taht weekend.

Feel free to add me as well but only dinner will give you ideas honestly lol. My breakfast, lunch and snacks RARELY change. It's almost always the same chicken and veggies lunch plus some fruit for a mid morning snack and a packaged breakfast. But my dinner changes a lot!

My dogs are free fed and still on the lean side, but they are also extremely active border collies.

Sounds good! SW (4/20): 202 GW (7/4): 180

SW (3/28): 213 CW (4/4): 205.8 CW (4/14): 204.2 (fell off the wagon a bit, but I'm back!) CW (4/20): 202.0 GW (5/1): 200

(Challenge) SW: 205.8 (Challenge) GW: 185.8 4/4: 205.8 4/11: 204.2 (down 1.6 lbs) 4/18: 202 (down 2.2 lbs) 4/25: 5/2: 5/9: 5/16: 5/23: 5/30: 6/7: 6/13: 6/20: 6/27: 7/4