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did day 1 week 5 this morning... it went ok... but i dont think i will be able do the 2 miles in 20 minutes in 2 running days... any suggestions? has anyone gotten through week 5? it just seems like such a quick change... im thinking of just repeating the first 2 days twice. thoughts?

Oh my god i have the same fear!!! I live in Bethesda (im in college right now in Boston though) and am going home for the summer!!!! Also, Panera is my absolute FAVORITE. I love so much food at home, I don't know what I'm going to do. Plus here at school I have a gym, track, etc... but at home I have nothing. So scared! We…

hi ari, my name is jess (just added to my signature for less confusion, lol)... i am an undergrad, but also working towards my masters in public health (i graduate with both a ba and mph in 5 years, and am currently finishing my third)... social work school sounds awesome, how do you like it?

weigh in: 156.8! Down 3.2 in 2 weeks... and my scale came today so I will be able to weigh in now and track my progress reliably!! hooray! it also measures body fat, and mine is at the cusp of "moderate" and "high", so i have work to do there... this semester ends in a week and then i will have tons of time to work out!!…

i finished week 4 day 3 of the couch to 5k today! i am very excited :) also i ordered a scale/body fat measurer that should come tomorrow, so i am psyched to have something that will track my progress reliably! sorry to hear people are sick... get well soon and enjoy the weather!!! :smile: :smile: :smile:

if you have never run before i suggest the track (and to get good new running shoes) because your legs aren't used to it and you may get shin splints (but the track and new shoes will help prevent that). i am just finished week 4 day 3 today!! you can do it!!!! smile smile smile

week 4 day 3 done!! i am loving it! i can't believe how far i have come! i am scared for week 5... at the end i have to run 2 miles straight! ahhh! my goal is to do that this weekend! wish me luck! way to go everyone - especially mamiof3!! 6 miles! i dream of that!

http://exercise.about.com/od/abs/ss/abexercises.htm this web site is great, i suggest switching up your routine every few weeks and you'll be happy with the results in a couple months, but will start seeing a change in a week or two!

week 4 day 2 down!!! my shin splints are hurting a little bit after but i feel great :) good work everyone!

lean meats, and then lots of fruits and veggies - they fill you up fast! i also like hummus and couscous with pitas (maybe with cucumbers or something too), which is extremely filling and low-cal. its also all about portion size... have your favorite foods but in smaller quantities - and then have fruits or veggies to…

week 4 day 1 down!!! it was so exciting to finish, especially since my shin splints have been acting up, but it felt so good today! way to go to everyone else doing this! it is awesome! i have never felt more active/in shape... i can't wait until the end of week 5! 2 miles in 20 minutes!!!

finished week 4 day 1!!! quite happy about this since my shin splints set me back... yay!

great!! my name's Jess by the way... not obvious in the screen name.. i am just starting MFP and so havent lost anything yet... but have been at it for about a week. maybe in another week ill have something exciting to report! meals today: breakfast: 1 c raisin bran, 1/2 c skim milk, 2 c coffee lunch: 1 c red pepper and…

hi guys, i am looking for a group to join so that ill have some people to check in with and keep me motivated! is this an open group, or can i not join since it has already started?? let me know, it looks awesome!

i would really like to be in a team, with check-ins and challenges and stuff, but it seems like they have all started. what can i do? thanks!!!

im so excited i found this group!!! I started a few weeks ago, but just got new shoes yesterday. unfortunately, i am also developing shin splints but am trying to work through it. I am in week 4, and hoping to make it to running 2 miles straight soon!! (end of week 5). yaaaay couch to 5k!

got the new shoes! I love them. But the shin splints were acting up so I ran on the elliptical today... back to running tmr!

love the puddings.... :) also, dryers slow-churned ice cream!!! lower in cals, but tastes like regular ice cream!

apparently i already have shin splints.. after running for only two weeks :cry:

Hey guys... thought I'd start the thread today. I'm going for day 1 week 4 of the couch to 5k today! I'm also going to buy new running shoes! I'm really excited for that because my current sneakers are super beat up, I hope the new shoes help! Any tips on which ones to get?

wow, im really sorry about that, i had a knee injury a few years back and know how terrible it is to be out of commission. anyway, its beauuuutiful here today, and i am planning to do week 4 day 3 of the couch to 5K! I am trying to finish by midmay, so I have to go at a bit faster pace than the weeks say, so hopefully it…

gorgeous here too! i love being able to run outside... im still working up my stamina (and time, since it is finals time here) so i did 2 miles today and can already feel it getting better!

Thanks! today I did 2 miles total, running for 1.5... I think I'm just going to see how it goes because I feel pretty good about setting my own weekly goals since I have already started. i definitely need to get new shoes though... i already have blisters from my old ones and i can tell they are worn down...

hi, im new to MFP and am just starting to run. Today I ran about 3-4 miles, but am still walking at intervals in between. Thinking of taking up the couch to 5K. is it better than just pushing yourself? also, any running tips would be great - i really have no idea what I'm doing but im loving it so far.

thanks for all the help guys!

Thanks!! Good luck to you to!

I do eat whole wheat pasta, and it does fill me up quicker than regular, although it is the same amount of calories (but I eat less of it, generally). I have a really hard time controlling portions when I really want something, so I try to fill up on other foods during the day. But, like I said I eventually cave and eat a…

Hi, I'm Jess and I'm new to MFP... I have been trying to lose weight for what seems like my whole life - my mom is obese so it has always been a big issue in my house. I have about 30 pounds to lose, and I really hope this site will be the inspiration I need to finally do this right!

I CRAVE both pasta and pizza constantly, and haven't been able to find a low-cal solution to curb the cravings. I control myself for a while, but eventually I give in and "fall off the wagon". Any suggestions of food items that curb the cravings for tons of carbs?