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GO LIONS!!!! Yes, it's true. I've been a Lions fan my whole life. Still waiting for some redemption, but the beginning of the season is always so filled with hope!! College, well, I went to Western Michigan University which has had it's ups and downs (Go Broncos) and my sis went to the University of Michigan (meh) and my…

I can't believe I'm the only one here cheering for the LIONS!!!! WOOHOO!!! THis could be our year... if we can stay out of jail anyway..... gotta love those silly boys. Yes, I've been a Lions fan for 40 years, so as much as it may hurt, I'm ready for some football. My son's camp is next week too so I'll be ready to watch…

I haven't had one but I WANT one!!! I had two c-sections 16 and 13 years ago and was heavy and yo-yo'd in my weight for 22 years. I'm finally at a healthy weight and have a great relationship with food for the first time. I've discovered running and weight lifting and am healthier and smaller than ever before. Now if I…

Sorry I didn't see this before... I did the Zoom! I had done it last year and ended up running 2.5 min faster this year!!!! Hope you enjoyed the evening even though it was hot! That popsicle after tasted SOOOo good!!!!

I've watched it sporadically this weekend, LOVE the Olympics and all it stands for! Can't wait for all the coverage from London... wish I could go someday. To the Olympics AND back to London, I was there 19 years ago and STILL can't find a cooler place to go!

I've decided when my first will be as well in October and I'm excited and a bit nervous. I've run 2 halfs and have another this fall and have also completed a 25k and felt strong at that one. So far my farthest long run is the 25k (15.5 miles) so I have a lot of training to do and I'm also doing P90X to work on strength…

I just have to say to all of you starting it, this program is GREAT! I started it two years ago and have been running ever since!!! The people telling you to take it slow are correct, the program is not about speed or pace. Running is running even if it's slow, so don't get discouraged if your "5k time" is slow at first.…

Not sure what kind of shakes you want, but I mix my whey protein with just water, so it's really portable. If I were doing a meal replacement type of shake though, I may want a small blender so I can put in a banana and some other stuff. If you want it thicker then you may need ice, which you'll need a blender for. So it…

You are one tough warrior for finishing that race!!!! I'm inspired!!! And good luck on the next one... you'll do great!

I'm about to start training for my first, which will be the Grand Rapids Marathon in Michigan in October. I've only been running for 2 years but I think I'm ready to try this and knock it off my bucket list. I've done 2 half marathons and a 25k and I'm also finishing up round one of P90X so I'm hoping to keep up with some…

I agree with the poster who recommended a professional running store. The one you went to isn't really the best when it comes to fitting (at least in my opinion). I am an over-pronator and needed more stability in my shoe and got fit for Brooks Adrenaline last year. I'm on my fourth pair and LOVE them!!! I run a lot and am…

Yeah, I had some pain last fall while training for my half marathon. I went to the chiropractor who specializes in athletes and he found there was a huge knot in my IT band. He did some therapy on it for me (which hurt really bad) and gave me stretches to do and it's better but when I start to feel it tweak now I know what…

My best recommendation is to make a running plan on Runner's World Smartcoach. It's free online or there's also a free app for your smartphone. Pick a plan and stick to it. It should have you running three days a week. One slow and easy, one longer and for speed (it tells you paces and such) and one longer slow run on the…

My husband is supportive of me eating well but has little interest in it himself. I will say that when we go out, he lets me pick so I can pick a place that I know I can pick something healthy, but since he's on the road most of the week we don't daily have issues. He eats crap all the time as a trucker and I am trying to…

I agree with all the above posters... you look awesome!!! That bikini is super cute and your tummy is so flat I'm super jealous!!!!! Wear that baby to the beach and be proud!!!!!

Yeah, if you want it, you've got to make the time. Get up a little earlier and do an at home DVD or free online workout. Search for some, they're out there. DVD's can cost $5-10 or you could be like me and invest in P90X and some weights from Craiglist and kill it for an hour every day at 4:30am. I do my workout, take a…

Dude, you ROCK!!! I am going to show this to my husband and show him exactly what's possible with hard work and determination! You are an inspiration and THANK you for sharing!!!! WHOOP WHOOP!!!!

Before I started running I always loved watching the runners around my town. There's a pretty large running community here but I didn't realize how large until I became a runner. Slowly but surely I left my safe little neighborhood and ventured out into town and realized that even if I'm not as fit as the rest, I'm doing…

I feel your pain. I work more hours than you and my hubby is on the road as a truck driver all week so it's just me and the two teenage boys most of the time. My house is NOT my priority, never has been, so I don't feel bad about messiness, but I love the kitchen to be cleaned up after every meal. I do laundry Sunday…

I don't, but it's because of my ugly tummy. Maybe someday. I have one sportsbra that really covers nicely and isn't see-through that I WOULD wear, but like I said, not yet. My other ones? No way, you can see too much. So if I ever get the body where I want it, I might! Would have been nice today, getting pretty hot out…

Treadmill running sucks the life right out of me. I can run for a very long time outside and feel great after... 3 miles on the dreadmill and I'm ready to hang myself on the freaking pull up bar!!!!! Music/tv helps to an extent, but I still hate it and avoid it completely. I'd rather run in any weather than be stuck inside…

I was in the same boat as you last year when I started training for my first half. I used the training program from Runner's World, it's called Smartcoach. If you have a smartphone, there's a free app for it (the app only goes up to 16 week programs) but you can find it free online as well and get a program set up for you.…

Ok, if they don't have something for you, that's a completely different story! I was trying to emphasize that if you CAN be fit by a store and want to use their expertise, then buy something from them! If everyone just went online we wouldn't have any stores left and I hate that people always think you can buy cheaper…

This is horrible. Why would you waste the time and expertise of the sales person if you have no intention of purchasing from them? That is SO rude!!!! Please don't do this. If you want to order online, that's your decision, but remember that sales and service is something you SHOULD expect to pay a little more for!!!!…

If you have a specialty running store near you (and you should) go in and ask to be fit. They know what they are talking about!!! I was fit last year and ended up with two I really liked. One is a Nike dri-fit and the other is by Moving Comfort. I've lost more weight since the fitting and the Nike one is almost too big now…

Honey, don't let this get you down. You have plenty of time to make plans before the baby comes. I got married at 22 and was pregnant and had my son while I was 23. You're NOT too young, and you have a bright future. Is it going to be tough? Sure! Motherhood IS tough! Trust me, my sons are 13 and 16 now and it's not a…

Everyone telling you to eat more is exactly right. Try for the 40% protein and focus on that first. The carbs will come down just to hit that number. For strength training, there's a lot you can do without weights. Push ups and pull ups are AWESOME for strength training and require very little equipment. You can get a pull…

I like the Jelly Belly Sport beans, but I don't think they are much different from regular jelly beans which are cheaper. They just come in easy pre-measure packets. About $1.29 per pack. I know you can get Gatorade cheap at Aldi, .69 per 32 ounces, but make sure you get the real stuff, the low-cal has none of the stuff…

Well, I did it! I finished the 25k today!!! I was hoping to be under 2:45 and my chip time ended up being 2:30:13!!!!! I am stunned. I kept pace UNDER 10 min miles the WHOLE time!!!! Average around 9:30, which I really didn't think I could do! It was a great race, and the crowds cheering along the way made it SO much fun!…

Lots of veggies, especially leafy greens and PROTEIN!!!! Lots of protein. Keeps you full for a longer time.