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I hope you are extremely proud of yourself!!! Your transformation is very inspiring! Keep up the great work!

WOW! What a transformation! Congrats! What did you do to stay focused?

I try to stay fairly close to home for most of my runs . But for those "special" trails I'll drive 40 mins to get to them.

Welcome Mandy!! Sounds like to you are taking steps to achieving your weight loss goals. I find tracking my food and exercises really helps keep me on track. These are some great tools here on MFP. Also - adding friends and being active on commenting helps keep me motivated as well :)

And about the toes - go up half a size just like the leadoff said. I lost my big toe from having shoes that were too small. Your feet can swell a full size when you run.

Running on concrete is hard on your body! I don't know what the roads and side walks are made of where you live but in Vancouver, BC., the roads are made of asphalt and this is a lot on your body. So if this is the same where you live, try running on the road and not the side walk. Do you have trails near by? Mix in trail…

I love greek yogurt, Quaker rice crackers and plain rice crackers with peanut butter!

Hello! I'll be your friend! I am a fellow runner with a couple of runs races coming up in the next few months. I'll be doing a 10k trail run in Vancouver, B.C. and a half marathon in May.

I wash only workout clothes together on gentle and hang them all to dry. Only my socks go in with the regular clothes.

What a great challenge!!!

Welcome Kelly!!! Awesome goals!!

That is a success!! Way to go. Sounds like you are making healthy choices!

That's great!! Sounds like you are making healthy lifestyle changes :)

Hello! I a 37 year old mom with 2 kids. Son 12 and daughter almost 11. I own a couple of businesses - web development company and weightloss/health company. Happy to connect with you and other working mom's here on MFP! :)

The first time I did a long run (16k) and my next several long runs after I was so sick afterwards. It hit about 45 mins after my run ended and it hit hard!!! My stomach filled with air, I felt like I was going to throw up and the cramping started. It turns out that there was too much acid in my body. I worked too hard and…

Welcome!! This is a great place!

Those sound so good! I make mine with Garam Masala for an Indian kick :)

Running has helped me drop fat and lean out. Besides from the health aspects of running and getting a good cardio work out it gives me a sense of accomplishment! I set goals for distance and pace and as I progress towards them I FEEL AWESOME! I started off about 2 years ago doing a walk run program and progressed to…

That is awesome!!! Good for you!!

That's my breakfast everyday. I love them!!! They are super convenient and if you buy a high quality one then you will be getting good nutrition in your body fast. I use the Visalus shake mix with almond milk and sometimes I'll blend it blueberries.

Wow!! Nice work. You don't even look like the same person. Give yourself a big hi-five!!

Lots of great tips here! I sugggest: 1. Eat Nutrient Dense Food and log it. 2. Get Moving! 3. Have Accountability Partners. They will help keep you focused and on track! Remember that everyone has good days and bad days but if you have more good than bad you'll start seeing results :)

Good for you!! I hope you are proud of your accomplishment!

I am new as well! Good for you for coming out of hiding :) What health and fitness goals do you have set?

I'm not a huge fan of eating it on its' own. I usually by the dry curd version and will either make "pancakes" from it or make a super healthy version of a cheesecake. If you want details on how to make them I'll post this info. Thanks!

I mix 3/4 cup of greek yogurt with a pack of stevia to sweeten it without adding extra calories. I also throw in some chocolate chips, sliced almonds about a teaspoon of cinnamon and sometimes 1 sliced strawberry. It takes like dessert!!!

Love your goals! I am a fellow runner and have a May 6th half marathon run in Vancouver, B,C. How is your training for that going? I am not a Vegan, was a vegetarian for almost 20 years. About 5 years ago I introduced seafood into my diet. Have a great night!