TheBakerGirl

Thanks Lisa & tstawicki. It definitely does sound more like metatarsalgia. I think I'll give it a few days and see how it feels before I schedule a doc visit. Looks like I won't be running the 10k I signed up for tomorrow. :cry:

crud. I'm hoping it'll be okay with some rest. I've never had anything like this before. It's like my big toe bone in the ball of my foot hurts. I just want to run, dang it! Why can't my body cooperate? I'll be destroyed if I'm "out of order."

hmm, that doesn't sound pleasant!

chocolate flavored protein bar! I think they're my new dessert. :bigsmile:

People who say running isn't good for you are just jealous because they can't run. :tongue:

I'm in the same boat, girl! I started working towards my goal pretty hard again back in January. Progress? hahaha…3 lbs. That's it. No inches. Nothing. And…I've done a half marathon during that time and I'm training for a second one in a week. I don't get it. I don't really care anymore. The scale is stupid and I give up…

running is nothing but good for you. it's good for your body, good for your soul, good for your mind. sure, it causes a lot of wear & tear…I say all this as my knee and shin are both busted up from a long run…but if done properly, the body can handle it. running is natural. nothing makes me feel more connected to myself…

unemployed at the moment…so being in the house all day, with a kitchen full of food, doesn't seem to be helping! anyone hiring? :happy:

Incredible!! Such an inspiration. Congrats on your success and good luck on the rest of the journey! Thanks for sharing your photos. You look lovely!! :flowerforyou:

raw. as in tartare. add some spice, S&P, a bit of mustard, a raw egg, onions, capers or pickles…delicious!

Gandalf the Grey! :D

I tossed some yogurt in the freezer tonight…was pretty tasty and so easy.

Okay, will try Tesco again. My local one is a bit small, so they don't carry everything. Oooh, there's a Spar nearby that always has items I can't find anywhere else. might try there too. I'm on a mission for protein!

girl, you are 22 years old?! you won't be alone forever, I promise!! Enjoy your time to yourself, you'll be missing it later on in life. Enjoy the freedom to leave makeup and hair products all over your bathroom. Enjoy the freedom to empty everything out of your closet while looking for the perfect outfit. Enjoy the…

wow, great work! you look amazing!!

Mine is always over-easy because the oxen just won't hold still long enough . geeze.

get your buns to the gym and earn yourself some dinner! that's what I do anyway. :wink:

Incredible!! You look great. I want my bootie to shrink like that…!!

I can suggest places to stay in Ireland that aren't too expensive. You'd expect Ireland to be cheaper than it is…but it's still pretty pricey here. Check Aer Lingus for flights…they often have great deals to the US!

yep.

this makes me giggle

good question

You look amazing!!! I can't believe you accomplished so much in only a year. You're incredible. Congratulations on a huge success. You've made it this far, I have no doubts you'll get to your goal. You look healthier and happier. The photo of your face really shows the transformation…beautiful!!! :flowerforyou:

It's used to mean "you" in the plural form. In the north, we tend to say "you guys" (hate that phrase, but I still use it!). In Ireland, "ye" is used…sounds outdated to me, but I prefer it over "you guys." I just sound like a funny foreigner when I refer to my friends as "ye" hahaha! :bigsmile:

that seems pretty high. my last half-marathon was only $50, one week before the race. I'm doing a 10k in a few weeks that is only $30 and includes all of the goodies.

AMAZING! Congratulations on your success. You're a hero….you saved yourself!! Keep up the great work and best wishes for a happy, healthy, long life. :flowerforyou:

I tried the first link on yesterday! It wasn't pretty. :) I'm sure they'd look better on you though!! Okay, so I might just continue rocking my capri length tights…but I only have one (that I bought a few years ago!) and I'm afraid they might die soon. They are Calvin Klein, of all brands... Never would have guessed my…

Breakfast *Instant oatmeal packets are my lifesavers! I prefer the stuff you actually cook, but the packets are so easy (not to mention already measured) and great for the office or a busy morning that it's hard to resist. They are usually around 100 cals, leaving you plenty of cals to add honey, pumpkin, peanut butter,…

agave syrup simmer fresh berries in a saucepan with just a little bit of sugar to make a hot berry topping favorite jam, warmed in the microwave make a peanut butter sauce with a little bit of soy milk and throw on a few chunks of banana warm honey & cinnamon frozen yogurt & fresh fruit mmm…pancakes…I will eat them any…

**reaches out and pulls you back on the wagon** :flowerforyou: why not set a small goal for yourself? maybe try two weeks of being really good…focus on healthy foods, practice ignoring those cakes and things, and figure out a way to get more movement in at work…just for two weeks. It's only two weeks! It probably won't be…