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Congratulations on your first PR (personal record)!! That is an awesome time for your first 5k, let us know how the next one goes too!

Quaker Oats breakfast cookies, i like the oatmeal and raisin. I hate eating breakfast too but these contain fiber and it's like eating a desert for breakfast. Warm them for 10 seconds in microwave,mmmmmmmmm. 170 calories, and easy to eat on my way to work.

awesome, i just sent the info to my brother, he donates once a year in the spring, then lets it grow back out. Thanks for the info.

How did the race go?

I had a delicious calzone for lunch today, i knew it would be alot of calories turns out 840 and it was just cheese, green peppers, & onions, luckily i had water with it and then for dinner i only ate 300 calories. I also ran 30 minutes in the morning and took my dog for a 20 minute walk after work, so i was still able to…

well i'm not full figure but i want to encourage you, i think you're doing great and getting out there is half the battle walk/run whatever, just get out there and start doing it.! Oh and also a great sports bra helps, there is a brand called Enell for full figures.( www.enell.com ) . Good Luck.

Article on how long running shoes last, it states 300-500 miles http://www.therunnersguide.com/howlongrunningshoeslast/

don't forget to replace your shoes every 300miles , i know it seems expensive to do but your body will love you for it.

Wow awesome, i see you just joined in April and you already lost 10lbs, what's your secrect. I can't wait until I lose 10lbs, for me it's the first 5 that are the hardest.

Awesome!! Once you start running you will be amazed how much faster the weight comes off.

A night easter egg hunt, I love it! What a great way to find a unique way to share a holiday with your children!! I put healthy snacks in my kids baskets as well (when they were little), kids love their favorite snacks like fruit snacks, or rice-krispies squares that I may not have bought all the time. Alas my kids are all…

I ran 37 minutes this morning and plan to run again tonight if I over-indulge. How do you keep track of Holiday grazing calories???? Does anyone take a break from counting calories on a holiday? Now that I am aware of the calories i don't think i will be able to not be aware of each bite that goes in my mouth.

Building muscle is good but make sure to add some aerobic exercise in there too. Also, make sure you take your measurements to see if you are losing inches.

well that's what it says on my drivers license! Haven't changed my weight on it since I got it at 16. I'm 45 now and while I would love to weigh 125lbs again, my goal is 135(i'm 5'7)

Start at your own pace, don't worry about everyone elses pace, you will fall into your rhythm. If you need to walk, choose to walk up a hill and then run down the other side. I See lots of those who kill themselves going up a hill only to have to stop at the top and walk down, not the best use of energy in a race. Try…

Valparaiso, Indiana located in Northwest portion of the state near Lake Michigan, 45 minutes from Chicago.

Welcome!!! :wink:

Thanks for the shout out. I think knowing what goes in my mouth will help me think about it more and see what i can eliminate. I already know bread and french fries are my downfall, as well as eating lunch out during work. But when I see it in black and white it makes me more accountable. Here's to losing lb #6:drinker:

This is an awesome tool!! Just discovered it today. I need to lose 25lbs, have lost 5 lbs over and over again but need something xtra to motivate me, maybe this is it. Cheers to whomever created this site :drinker: