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I did the DRC (Dallas Running Club) Half in November. I just moved to Jersey from TX. I will not miss training over the Texas summer!

Hey! For bottoms, you just have to try a bunch on (try Marshall's/TJMaxx where there's a variety of brands) and make sure you can pull them up really high, like a little past your belly button is ideal. Bend all the way over in the dressing room and make sure they don't go down too low. For tops, you need something that's…

My great-grandmother had 1lb bright pink dumbbells that she would carry on her walks (at 98 years old!). She wrote her name in black sharpie on both of them. I kept them when she died so I have a special place in my heart for little dumbbells. :)

Like someone else said, NY&Co has great tall work pants. I bought 4 pairs when they were doing a B1G1 free sale a couple weeks ago and it came out to just over $25 per pair which you really can't beat. Other than that, wear lots of dresses until you're at your goal weight! :)

Hey! Personally, I found that I couldn't do much besides run during my half training. I had my training runs 3 days a week, and on Mondays I went to a cardio dance class that I loved so much and refused to give up, and then 1 other day I'd do some weight training. Occasionally hit up a spin class. It was okay for the first…

I'm sitting here fighting back tears in my dang cubicle. I love this!

You have some great advice here, but just want to add something that might help with the gym intimidation. You mentioned you have some anxiety around intense (and sweaty, haha) people. I think the vast majority of people at the gym are NOT intense (but I'd say most are sweaty, sorry!). They're people like you and me who…

I have the Up 24. I don't know. Maybe I'm not a "fitness tracker" kind of person but it drove me nuts. It's kind of rubbery so it stuck to the sleeves of my clothes and I wanted to wear it at night for the sleep function but it was just too annoying to sleep with. I guess I am very sensitive! haha

I would love to try this but for me the hardest part is walking in the door! I just moved to a new state so I don't have any friends I can drag with me so I'd have to go by myself. Is it really awkward at first? Are there all different ages that do it?

Do it! So fun! The intensity level is whatever you want it to be, which is why it's great for beginners as well as hard-core cyclists. Bring a water bottle and a towel to mop your sweat with. When you go in, just let the instructor know it's your first time and they will help you adjust your seat to the correct height (it…

I've tried a bunch of the free ones but found that they were all really off with distance, so I got a Garmin GPS watch and I use Garmin Connect. Definitely my favorite!

Oh girl, I feel ya. I had insomnia my whole life (couldn't even take naps as a baby, my poor parents) and I've been on every prescription sleeping pill under the sun. Obviously I grew dependent on them but it was a battle between that and getting fired from my job for not being able to function so... Anyway, my doctor said…

Wow, that's amazing!! Hard work pays off. Congrats!!

I'm due for some new shoes. Last time I switched from Brooks Ghost 6 to Adidas Super Nova Glide 6. I didn't love the Brooks Ghost 7 as much as the Adidas so I gave them a whirl and it's been great. They have this amazing foam in them and it's SO nice. I'm getting re-fitted (different store this time since I moved across…

That's awesome that you signed up! I did the same thing last year. I had run a ton of 5Ks over the past 5-6 years but I was always afraid to do more than that. Last spring I decided that I want to do a half marathon. I trained for my first 10K in May, took it easy for a few weeks, and then started a 16 week half marathon…

I did the first month and was too sick of it to continue. I could definitely feel my fitness level improving, but it was just too much. 45-55 minutes 6 days a week is not something I could (or wanted to) sustain. It was good for a random little challenge though.

Can you leave during your lunch break? If so, use that time to go walk around outside or at a big store nearby and then eat lunch at your desk when you get back. Do 10-20 squats in the stall every time you go to the bathroom. Take the long way to get to the printer/break room, etc. Like others have said, take the stairs if…

I always brought two Clif Shot Blocks (chew) with me on my long runs when I was training for my half. There was only one time where I felt like I was majorly bonking and it was at mile 7 of a 12 mile run. I ate one block (I had to walk to eat it, bad coordination maybe? haha) and drink some water after but I did feel…

My favorite is pumpkin pie oatmeal. Cook 1/2 cup quick oats, 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut/almond milk, 2 tbsp. pumpkin puree. Add pumpkin pie spice (or I use nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon) and 1-2 tsp brown sugar. HEAVEN.

Yayyy that's exciting!! I did my first half in November and I'm itching for the next one. If you can run for 7 miles, you can run for 13 (seriously!). Don't worry about that. Just follow your plan and you will be amazed at what consistency and perseverance can do. :) I can't offer much advice since I've only done one half…

Awesome! Happy training! I have a 10K in early May and my second half in September. I am thinking about throwing a short trail run in there somewhere too since I just moved to NJ and there are tons of trail races!

I get most of my stuff from TJMaxx/Marshall's. You can find some killer deals. My go-to item is a tech (moisture-wicking) racerback tank top and they always have ton of them in stock and are usually $12.99 or less. I also get capri leggings and sports bras there. I am picky about running shorts which I get at Lululemon and…

I did the first month. I know my fitness level definitely improved in that month (via results of the Fit Test) but I just lost interest and wanted to start running instead. I remember feeling like the "warm up" was more than any complete workout I've ever done before haha.

My mom and I go shopping every black friday because I live out of town and need to buy all the gifts for my family on that day and leave them at my mom's til I go back for Christmas. We go out at like 10am and there is seriously nobody out. All of the crazy people go in the middle of the night and everyone else is too…

I've been in that situation and I'm not sure if this is going to work for you, but I got to know the neighbors below me and asked them if there was a time between 6-10pm during the week when they wouldn't mind me working out for 30-45 minutes. I also asked if there was a section of the apartment they didn't use much so I…

go to fitnessblender.com and search for videos with no equipment. voila! They're all free and there are tons of them.

You're being totally insane!! Just kidding, it's a valid concern but seriously you'll be fine. :) There will be times when you're really sick or have an injury and can't do anything for weeks (like me and my stupid knee problem right now) but as long as you keep your diet in check you will be totally fine. Depending on…

Hey there! I bought myself a Polar FT4 a couple of years ago for the same purposes that you're looking at (at-home workouts and walking/running outside). I used it all the time and logged my calorie burns into MFP. I would say that the best weight loss tools that I bought are a digital food scale, the Polar HRM, and good…

I make this one regularly :) Same idea, a few more cals. Serves 6, 415 Cals per serving Ingredients: •1 can (28 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes •1 tablespoon olive oil •1 onion, minced •Salt • 3 cloves garlic, minced •1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes •1 pound 95% fat-free ground beef or pork •10 lasagna noodles, broken…

Personally I perform the best (whether it's a spin class or a run) if my pre-workout snack is mostly carbs. Half of an english muffin with jam is my go-to.