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No one outside of my family started commenting until I hit 30# loss. Now I hear it from everyone who hasn't seen me in a while. You're doing this for yourself. Don't worry if others can see or notice right now. It will come.

Do what I do. Go ahead and eat some chocolate, but... in very small quantities. I ate ONE Hershey's Dark Chocolate Nugget ( http://www.hersheys.com/pure-products/hersheys-nuggets/milk-chocolate-with-almonds.aspx ) yesterday, and added the 50 calories to my MFP log. Think about this. Any pleasure you get from eating…

I second the comments about Target. I bought some shorts & long sleeve shirt a month ago, and use them regularly. Search for "mens running" at target.com. That should get you started on what they have.

ALL OF YOU who posted before/after photos. 1) Congratulations. You are the winner. 2) Thanks for sharing. Helps motivate me to keep it up.

We started eating these a few months ago. http://www.whonucookies.com/Chocolate.aspx mostly the same as Oreos, except added vitamins & fiber

I lost 30 pounds this year with NO exercise. Just less calories, just like MFP says. I have since started exercising, as it is better for my overall health.

Congratulations. Thanks for inspiring me.

Finished c25k a few weeks ago. I was already running 3 mi, each time, so I entered a 5k run. No problem at all. Now I run only for distance. The goal is to work up to 10k. Did 3.5 miles this week.

Thank you for the wonderful follow-up post and more details. SO inspiring. Did you have any major setbacks along the way you'd like to share? Plateaus?

Coming into this thread a little late. I just finished C25K last weekend, and have seen my first plateau during the past 3 weeks. Frustrating to say the least. Thanks everyone for your responses. I'll just keep doing what I'm doing and be patient.

my daughter and I completed C25k Sept 29, 2012. We did the program by the book We're running 3 miles each time now. I did 4 miles once last week. We're going to work towards 10k now using this plan. http://running.about.com/od/racetraining/a/10Kadvbeginner.htm Sound reasonable?

I'm with you, keenesmom. I had 2 large apples yesterday. Those alone put me way over the recommended sugar intake.

Just do it, no if's ands or buts. I used this printout, and checked off the boxes as I completed each run. http://tombenninger.com/wordpress/c25k/ I expect to finish C25K in 3 days! During the past 9 weeks, I have had 2 family trips and 1 work trip. I just bring a stopwatch and do my runs wherever I am.

I would say it's an excellent program. Finished week 6 this evening. So far, so good.

Way to go kayla99. Way to go!!!

I've only been around MFP a few months, but your 'story' is my favorite post. Thanks!

Keep at it, whatever you decide. You're doing great. I'm doing c25k also, and the 20 minute run is tomorrow for me. I'm pumped that I could do the two 8-minute runs without stopping. My only advice is slow down and work on the endurance, not the speed... if that's an issue for you.

I'm proud of you. Thanks for sharing!

Based on 'expected value', we should all choose the 50% of 100million. I think I'd settle for the sure thing. I'm a big saver, and that $1m would change my savings plan for the rest of my life.

Google and see if the company has a website. One of my local places has 5 stores only. But I found nutritional info on their website.

Way to go !!!

You look FABULOUS!

I just eat really small quantities. We had a party last week and made homemade ice-cream. mmmmm!!! I ate about 1/3 cup, and no more. Whatever enjoyment I get from eating a snack is gone within 30 seconds after I'm done with it. So why go with a large quantity?

That's what I do. My wife graciously prepares most of my meals, so I don't always know exactly what I'm getting in advance.

Here's MFP's guess at calories burned during 30 minutes: 150 Walking, 3.0 mph, mod. pace, walking dog 180 Bicycling, <10 mph, leisure (cycling, biking, bike riding) 360 Bicycling, 12-14 mph, moderate (cycling, biking, bike riding) 450 Bicycling, 14-16 mph, vigorous (cycling, biking, bike riding)

Anything from P.F. Changs. Many of their plates are 3 servings! http://www.pfchangs.com/menu/NutritionalInfo.aspx