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I love your response- so honest and true- and very much how most women think! I have lost over 60+ lbs. over a 9 1/2 month span. According to my husband, I was perfect when I hit a size 10, but I had a certain goal in mind and continued losing. Everyone's frame and shape is different. A size 10 can go either way. Be proud…
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Hi! I just wanted to let you know that I think it is great that you 1. are planning ahead and 2. giving yourself enough time to reach each goal WITHOUT getting injured. I followed the same path as you- C25K graduate last April?May? then the bridge to 10K- which took me FOREVER because I had so much trouble running during…
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Hi! I am running my first 1/2 on May 5th too. Good luck!!! I am sure you are as excited and nervous as I am. The pace director for my race just brought up carb loading today. I am sure Runner's World has a ton of articles on this too. From what I have seen/read, it really isn't a good idea to go crazy with carbs the entire…
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Congratulations on your weight loss so far and on completing a 1/2 marathon- which is no easy feat in itself. How long ago was your 1/2? What is your base miles now? I am far from an expert- I am training for my very first 1/2, but I would think that if you have built up an adequate running base and history that you…
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Don't get discouraged! I truly believe that you will be able to pick up where you need to be. Remember, it is our first 1/2 marathon- automatic PR. Don't get down on yourself or start doubting the hard work you already put into your training.
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During my journey to lose the weight- I only had 1 friend, who I have known in real life for over 15 years- my college room mate. She was embarking on a life changing journey herself and it was great to be support systems for each other. Now that I am at my goal weight, I primarily use the boards for running…
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Hi Sportzmom!!! So sorry to hear about your injury and I hope you are feeling better. With the race just weeks away, I understand how anxious you must be feeling. When we are training it is so hard to accept any deviations from "the plan"- but getting to the finish line and crossing over injury free is of the utmost…
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There is no better day than today to start C25K! I started with that program last year, moved on to the 10K program and after months of running 6 miles every other day, am training for my first 1/2 marathon. I consider myself a runner, not because I am fast- by all means, I am slow- but I have the heart and determination…
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Congratulations on losing 22 lbs! That takes a lot of hard work, however being in maintenance myself, I know that keeping it off is even harder! You should not feel like you are torturing yourself. This will not be a sustainable way to live. You really need to look at your food choices and find a healthier balance of what…
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My very first 1/2 Marathon is May 5th- the Long Branch 1/2 Marathon in NJ. I am following Hal Higdon's Novice 2 plan and am currently in week 9. Being that this is my first race, my goal is to just finish- even if I have to crawl to the finish line. I am a SLOW runner and my pacing is all over the place. As training…
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Hi! Congratulations on taking steps to a healthier you! You say you haven't lost any weight- have you gained during this time period? Do you find your clothes fitting you differently? I can completely sympathize with you. I had over 60 lbs. to lose and it took me about 9 1/2 months. During the time of losing, I never…
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Hi Sportzmom23! I sometimes make a shake before my run- Biggest Loser Chocolate Designer Whey Protein blended with frozen mango chunks. I'll drink half of it before my run and the other half after, as I keep reading how important post-long run nutrition is. Usually, eating is the last thing on my mind after a long run, so…
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Hi Yogibella!!! After reading up on different fuel choices, I decided to try the Clif Block Shots. I bought the Black Cherry flavor which also has caffeine in it. I went out this morning on an empty stomach. Took 2 chews after mile 3 and another chew after mile 6. While I did experience a weird feeling immediately after…
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Awesome reply Bejaem! Kellster11- we have similar situations. I started MFP when I was 185 lbs., my goal weight was 125 lbs. and it took me about 9 1/2 months of tracking food and jogging to get here. I started maintenance in mid-December 2012 and am still getting used to it. In addition to MFP, I did the couch to 5K…
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You are one of the lucky registrants for the Brooklyn 1/2?? Congratulations and good luck to you! I wanted to do the Brooklyn 1/2 with several veteran running friends, but I was too anxious about having to wait for registration. My friends kept saying that even though I signed up for the Long Branch 1/2 they were going to…
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Welcome to the world of running- or as someone slow like myself calls it- wogging!!! To get your body properly conditioned without injury and prepare yourself for longer distances, I highly suggest the C25K program- couch to 5K. The program mixes walking and running and at the end of 9 weeks, you will be able to run a 5K-…
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I have seen your comments on other posts, but your responses here are definitely questionable. I can't believe that someone who works in health and nutrition would be an advocate for diet soda. Yes, the soda itself is ZERO calories, but for many of us, the ingredients in the ZERO calorie drink, TRIGGER PHYSICAL cravings…
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Diet soda is the devil!!! No matter how physically full I felt, without something sweet, I was just not satisfied. When I started MFP, I had over 60 lbs to lose. One of my inspirations was my friend who was undergoing gastric surgery. Before surgery, she had to see a nutritionist and lose about 20-30 lbs. The first thing…
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My experience has been the opposite of this. I use mapmyrun to track my miles. There is always a discrepency between the two and MFP is always lower. According to yesterday's stats with mapmyrun, I burned 340 calories for my 5K. MFP said I burned 292 calories. I logged the lower calorie amount to prevent overindulging.
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Hi! It is so important to not let others frustrate you. 40 lbs. is a GREAT accomplishment, and remember at the end of the day- you are doing it for YOU- no one else. I had to laugh because I can relate, but I also have something to add. I started MFP last February and have since lost over 60 pounds. As you know, it takes a…
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The closer you are to your goal, the slower the weight comes off. The last 10 lbs felt like forever---but I was in the mindset of this is a lifestyle change for me and not a diet- so this is how things are going to be from here on out. However, I can only imagine how frustrating it is, especially with the workouts that you…
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I can totally relate to your question. From my experience and it sounds weird I know, I am just not that hungry on my exercise days. I do not force myself to eat back all of my calories. I look at the whole picture. My philosophy is to eat well and make good choices, but when the occasion arises and if I want to eat out or…
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Just checked mapmyrun, so far I have logged 68.2 miles and will start training for my first 1/2 marathon in the next few weeks! :)
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Forget about the scale, do you feel better? Are your clothes fitting better or even becoming baggy? Focus on the big picture, not just a number.
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I find comments from others so frustrating, but I also realize that most of the time they are not intended to be hurtful. It has been a long process for me and I am so happy to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I lost 60+ lbs in about 9 1/2 months, and I am more than happy to share what has worked for me, but I get…
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When I started MFP, I weighed 185 lbs. I also set my settings for a 2lb a week weight loss and was given 1200 calories a day. 1. It can take a week or two to adjust to your lower calorie limit. 2. Are you drinking diet soda? If so, please cut that out of your diet completely. Try and stick with water or if you need a…
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Officially registered today! So excited and nervous for May 5th!
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It's official! I registered for the Long Branch 1/2 Marathon on May 5th. Time to put my $ where my mouth is.
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Most human beings are never happy with themselves. So the real question is, are you HAPPY being comfortable? If so, then don't worry so much about your weight and trying to lose it. There is no goal or motive for you to do it, so why torture yourself. But if you are just lying to yourself about being comfortable and using…
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To be honest, I was okay while running. I wasn't trying to go fast, just complete the distance. Afterwards is when I felt it! So on my next 6 mile run, I made sure to take it extra slow for the first 3 miles, until I felt fully warmed up. Most training plans that I have seen require at least one back to back run.
