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4 miles on the 27th.

I wear champion sports bras- the same size bra that I wear (which is now a 36D- down from a 40D). They seem to hold the girls in place very well.

That is great! I am so happy for you. Keep up the good work!

Made this for the guys on the fire department the last time I had to cook- there was none left to take home. I also made it for my husband (without the olives and mushrooms)- he requested that I make it more. He is really picky about what he eats, so I know that he really likes it. *********CHICKEN CACCIATORE 3 to 4…

Sorry I went MIA. I lost motivation and just got lazy :embarassed: . I know that I will probably not make my goal due to the laziness that crept in, but I guess I just needed a break for a little bit. Anyway, I am back and going to push myself to see what I can get accomplished during the rest of the month. 9-1: 6 mi 9-3:…

Congrats on your success!! I think people consider it wrong because some think that it is an "easy" fix. You can have a procedure done, and lose weight. They think that you don't have to put in any hard work- exercise, and the mental work. The hardest part for me in losing weight has been the getting my head together. I…

Not sure how to get photos into this.... need to figure it out :frown: But have 3 cats who all have quite the personality.

Absolutely a good read. Also liked A Brave New World, The Giver, 1984, Johnny Got his Gun, and Dark Tower Series. The Hunger games trilogy was pretty good, too. Sorry, love to read!. Currently ready Game of Thrones- Really good.

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I joined my current fire department 1 year ago in August. They had a hard time finding bunker gear to fit me- which I knew that they would. I am really short (5'3") and at the time weighed 220 lbs. That wasn't even really the part that got to me. What got to me was the fact that I was winded and tired after just putting on…

I use the Polar FT4. Love it! It has a chest strap that is a little uncomfortable at first but you get used to is and begin to forget it's there. My husband uses the Polar FT7. He seems to like it really well, also. If you are wanting more accurate readings, I would look into HRMs with a chest strap. I have read those are…

As others have said, people can be nasty. But know that you are working on yourself, and you are making changes. While it does hurt, don't let that be the reason that you stop- use it for motivation. Soon enough, they will get theirs- just remember (if you see it) how you felt and be the bigger person. It may make them…

9-1: 6 mi 9-3: 6 mi 9-5: 6 mi 9-8: 2.5 mi 9-9: 3 mi 9-11: 6 mi 9-12: 8 mi 9-13: 6 mi Total: 43.5 Goal: 100

That is awesome! I understand the challenges of running alone, because that is what I do. I am not sure that I would know how to run with anyone :blushing: It definitely takes a lot of ignoring your own thoughts and a lot of positive self talk.

I kind of hit panic mode today. :cry: I realized that we are almost half way through the month, and I was not anywhere near half way to my goal, so I combatted that with an 8 mile walk. I know that I can move 12.5 miles in the next 3 days, so pending no major catastrophes- I am back on track! :wink: 9-1: 6 mi 9-3: 6 mi…

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I'm sorry you had such a rough afternoon. :flowerforyou: But good job on choosing to walk! I know that I have had a really bad day and said "I need a drink", came home fully intending to have a drink, and ended up going for a 2+ mile walk. And there have been days where I chose to eat. I always feel better after the…

Great job!! Even if you think it is a small victory, it's a move in the right direction! Don't take them for granted and remember them, because they can serve as motivation.

6 miles this morning- walking and jogging. 1 more day of C25K- so excited to say be able to say that I finished it!!

9-1: 6 mi 9-3: 6 mi 9-5: 6 mi 9-8: 0.5 mi biking + 2 mi (2.5 for today) 9-9: 3 mi Total: 23.5 mi Goal: 100 mi

I like this idea! Might have to try that sometime!

This. They are one of my vices. And unfortunately I had a very bad day Friday and binged a little (or a lot) on them. But I am not beating myself up over it. It happened, and will probably happen again. I am only human :blushing:

Added 2 mile walk in today. 9-1: 6 mi 9-3: 6 mi 9-5: 6 mi 9-8: 0.5 mi biking + 2 mi (2.5 for today) Total: 20.5 mi Goal: 100 mi

Started out for a bike ride. Hubby walking, with the son riding his bike. Cut short due to pedal falling off son's bike :angry: ... guess I will just go for a walk. Too humid to run right now. Will have to get caught up another day I suppose :sad: 9-1: 6 mi 9-3: 6 mi 9-5: 6 mi 9-8: 0.5 mi biking Total: 18.5 mi Goal: 100 mi…

I think that you are doing an amazing job! The key to this is to look to others for inspiration, but don't compare yourself to them (and believe me, I am still having trouble with that part). You are going to lose weight at a different rate then others. It could be chalked up to stress, hormones, genetics, etc. But in the…

New thread already? Nice job, everyone!! 9-1: 6 mi walk/ jog 9-3: 6 mi walk/ jog 9-5: 6 mi walk/ jog Total: 18 mi Goal: 100 mi

My husband didn't get on board until he saw the changes that my body was going thru, and that what I was doing was indeed working. That motivated him to get moving and start eating healthier. Don't get me wrong... he still sees that I have cheat days/ meals and that I don't always eat the cleanest, but he also sees me get…

Had a rest day yesterday... 9-1: 2 miles walk/ jog + 4 mile walk/ jog (6 miles for the day) 9-3: 6 miles walk/ jog

I actually began changing my habits before I had mine removed. I gave up soda completely about 1 month prior to having the surgery. And I avoided really greasy foods because they caused episodes. Since the habits changed before my surgery, I have not really changed anything else. I have just kept the same ones. I have had…

- Finish C25K ( on week 8 day 3- have to re-do it tho) - Begin strength training using kinect MMA game - Tone up using Jillian Michaels kickbox fast fix DVD - Move 100 miles (walking/jogging/ biking) for monthly challenge - get down to the 165-ish weight