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You had me hooked at the title of your post. Extremely well written...and now I am drooling thinking of all of those chocolates! :-) Every now and then, if you don't pat yourself on the back, no one else will! A job well done for the 25 lbs down. You're right...it's a marathon. Not a sprint! :-) Best wishes on all your…

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. My new-found confidence gives me a strong 9 and only because i have to have something to work for! ;-)

BUMPITY BUMP BUMP!

*** all the time, here!! even if I had already run prior to seeing them! *** You might be a runner if...Your blisters have blisters but don't slow you down!

I'm stuck, too! only 5-10 lbs from goal. However, my energy is amazing and I'm less focused on a number and more focused on training because I now enjoy it for other reasons than end results. :-) Best wishes to you and meeting your goals!

Congrats everyone!!! :-)

I love my Saucony Omni 10 (for mild-moderate pronators...they are also wide). I wouldn't know this unless I was professionally fitted. Go to a running store. Fleet Feet, Off 'n' Running, etc. Good luck! Once you get fitted, you can usually find the shoes cheaper on amazon. :-)

I AM SO PROUD OF YOU FOR MEETING YOUR GOAL!!! I can tell your energy is up, too!! The main thing is how you feel and if you are like me, you can see the changes are well worth the benefits! :-) Again....SOOOOOO PROUD OF YOU!!!!

I used to always hate mine until college when I just learned to embrace them! My mom always told me that "A face without freckles is like a night without stars." :-)

My favorite: "You wear nothing but you wear it so well" DMB

Yes. BMI stands for BODY MASS INDEX. What makes up mass? Fat AND muscle. If you're a body builder, you go off of BF%. If you are general population who does not exercise or maintain a healthy diet, BMI works just fine. BMI is used in corporate wellness plans to track the general population of their employees b/c it is a…

The people who are losing 18 lbs in a month are usually the ones that have more to lose! By looking at your picture, you honestly do not look obese by any means. Do not get discouraged! You are beautiful and are losing at the rate that you NEED to lose! The closer your body is to the weight it is supposed to be...the…

Jamie Eason is hot! She's one of the ones i refer to as my "dream body" too!

I'm with you! I hated it for so long!! Now I love it and am seriously addicted! I must run at least 4 days a week or I feel like a complete slob. My mental clarity improves and just my overall mood is amazing. :-) I think we get addicted to the competition (even with ourselves) and the endorphin release!

should I have saved the google document somewhere? I need to update my weight! whoohooo! :-)

North Carolina (raised in the original Mayberry). Now in Greensboro area

I usually run 4 days per week. Mon, Wed, Thur and Sat Usually my weekdays are short runs (no less than 3 miles, though) 3-5 is usually what I am for. Satudays are currently 8 mile days. I am trying to increase that to make the eventual 13.1! :-)

Great post!

Count me in! 360 minutes per week! :-) Mon 60 minutes walking, 45 minutes running Tues 45 minutes Zumba Wed 85 minutes running, 60 minutes swimming (leisurely), 30 minutes walking Thurs Frid Sat Sun I guess I need to increase my goal (but not every week is this active). Let's say 420 minutes, instead!

YOU LOOK AMAZING!!! congratulations on your success!!!

Great advice! :-)

But isn't your life so much more fulfilling?? :-) Babies are wonderful! Everyone always told me..."Good luck! Nothing will ever be the same after you have a baby!" I was more determined that it wouldn't be the same....it would be BETTER! I may be 10 lbs heavier than when I got married but i'm 10 lbs lighter than the day I…

OMG yes! especially doughnuts...its ALWAYS doughnuts here!! No one wants your deep fried, sugar glazed bread! Worse thing was...it was on a CARDIAC unit!

People that don't knock when they use my office as a hallway!!! Hello people!! I change clothes in here and there is a sign on the door that says "Do Not Disturb. Health Risk Assessments in progress." It will not hurt you to walk to the next door around the corner!! one day...I promise, I will moon you!

WOW, Cookinator! You've lost 117 lbs? That is AMAZING! I'm giving you a strong 9!!! Dedication is gorgeous! Keep up the good work! You look amazing!

AMEN! I just ran 5 miles about 10 minutes or so ago. 2 years ago, I could only do 2 minutes at a time!! Pat yourself on the back for continuing to be dedicated! p.s.-i absolutely hate pics of myself running, too!

Love them all! Thanks! :-)

way to go! Not only are you looking more slim, you are looking younger and happier! :-) Congrats to you! Keep up the good work! You are beautiful!

Here's an idea...less B!tch!ng...more sweating.

amen. Why does it matter when you're successful and dedicated to journaling for your personal (stressing the PERSONAL) fitness?