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I will definitely try this. I have been trying to find more ways to incorporate spinach into my diet. Mission Accomplished!

Looks like you might be high in sodium that could make you retain water. Drinking plenty of water will help.

I lost 15 lbs before i started exercising. I probably would have continued to lose weight even without exercising. I honestly believe that strength training is more important to weight loss that cardio. If you have a calorie deficit you will lose weight, whether it comes from exercising and dieting or dieting alone.…

I am curious about whether that stuff works too. I have heard any stretch mark cream works better on new stretch marks (the ones that are still purplish-pink). All of mine are from when I hit puberty, so they are a whitish color. If you have good luck tell me. I will have to try the stuff too!

I usually eat greek yogurt or a banana and some nuts before I work out.

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I'm in. I will post my weight later.

You should see if they offer brown rice sushi. It is way healthier than the white rice sushi. Also don't eat anything that says tempura, that means battered and fried. Enjoy!

I recently read that the health and fitness benefits of exercising as little as 10 minutes a day can be substantial over the long term. It is good to start with something that you can stick to. Once it becomes a habit you can add more time to your workouts. Even if the results aren't that noticible at first, you will still…

I love blueberries! Apparently they are a miracle food that keeps your mind sharp and helps you lose weight and helps you defeat Lex Luthor.

That is phenomenal. I can't even imagine how great you feel. I think I will pass out when I slip into my first size 6. You are such an inspiration. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

Hello everyone, I am glad to see that everyone is doing so well. Seems like we have lost some people though. Hope they find their way back. aariel22- I hate the scale thing. My scale does that whole changing dramatically depending on the way you stand on it thing.too. Today it said 118 when I was standing on it weird.…

Hello all. Great job this week everyone. Congrats to those who lost this week. I am so glad to see everyone in this group has such a positive attitude. I did a good job with my exercise this week. I worked out about 4 or 5 time during the past week. This is a huge accomplishment for me since I have had a lot of trouble…

I have never heard of a charlie horse in the abs before, but if it feels the same as the kind you get in your calf, it well may be that you are not getting enough potassium in your diet. Lack of potassium is a rather common cause of muscle cramps. Try eating some bananas, potatoes (sweet or reg.) or cantaloupe. See if that…

Sorry it took me so long to respond. I did go, and it killed me. I tried run for a minute, then walk for two, but I couldn't even do that. . I just could not catch my breath. I felt like was going to die. I am not really surprised by this, I have always had weak lungs. My plan is to do a week or two of a modified plan (run…

You better get to eating then, lol! Nights are rough for me to. I have to be around everybody else eating pizza or be completely anti-social.

Good job! I know how difficult it can be to stick to your diet when you are on your period. The thing that sucks most about my period is that it both makes me crave everything in sight and makes it hurt really badly to exercise. The good news is that I read in Self a woman's metabolism is 4% faster when she's on her period…

I'm in. A smaller group will be better for me anyway. It will make it easier for me to keep up with everyone else. I start day one tomorrow.I am so excited!

swtally80, I would love to see before and after pictures, as would a lot of people on MFP. I always find them so inspirational. So do the people who posted on this thread to join the existing group or start a new one, or both? In case you missed it here is the link:…

I haven't started yet, but I hope to do Krav Maga ( Israeli martial arts). I hope this is not too much. Krav maga seems to mainly work my upper body so maybe it won't be so bad. I would also like to add strenth training, but I plan to wait a few weeks before doing that. What are you doing on your off days

Congratulations on all the weight you have already lost! You must feel amazing. I am planning on starting this program tomorrow. When I was a child loved to run, and I was really fast. Then puberty set in. I haven't really run since them. I have always wanted to be a runner too. Is there already a Couch to 5K group. If…

I am having a difficult time with my diet right now, I just need to get some variety in there. I am been better about working out, but still not great. I am going to start the couch to 5-K program on Friday. I am going to continue going to my Krav Maga class as well. My goal is do the three days on the couch to 5-K program…

Great job! I am doing good. I am still trying to get into my exercise routine. The diet is going well.

1,200 is the bare minimum you should ever eat. There is much debate on eating exercise calories. I usually eat about half of mine and I have had weight loss of around 1.8 pounds a week. I know it can be hard to eat that many calories. I was surprised at how far the calories go when your eating healthy fiber, protein and…

I am a little confused about what our official weigh-in day is. Is it Monday? I meant to post my weight yesterday, but I weighed myself in the morning and forgot to post it. I lost a pound! This means that I met my goal for this week. Yay! My goal for the coming week is to exercise 5 days between now and next Monday. Wish…

Welcome. I don't think it is too late to join. I am actually trying to figure out what our official weigh-in day is myself. Some weighed in on Friday and some on Monday.

LOL. I know exactly what you mean about your husband. My fiance would cry if I lost my hips and butt and boobs. I know my butt isn't going anywhere though (I have had it even when I was in the 5th grade and was skinny as a rail). I am worried about losing my boobs though.

Thank you, I think I will.

Can anyone suggest a good pair of running shoes for women? Preferably ones that won't completely break my bank (poor college student here).

Thank you so much for all of the great advice. I am inspired to hear your running stories. You have given me hope that I may one day be able to run without feeling like I am going to die.