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Heidi, I know the feelings you are having! The run/ walk approach the others recommended, I also recommend. Also, if you are running outside, look for a land mark ( tree, road sign etc.) ahead of you and try to keep running until you get there, sometimes if it is a mental hurdle, that helps keep me focused. If it is a…

Ali106, I have the same love-hate running problem/ daydreaming running a full, I am hoping to be ready for one next spring! I worked the night shift last night so I slept all day today and just finished my run about an hour ago. (I usually run in the early morning) I did 10 K. Have a good evening everyone.

Hello Everyone, I have been reading over your posts for a few weeks every now and again, and I would like to join this group! I have always liked running but never thought I would race, until I randomly signed up for and finished my first 10k on June 8th (I even won a trophy!) Now I am training for a half in the fall. I…

I am wondering if anyone has heard of the specialty fruit energy drink called Mona Vie? I have been hearing it is supposed to be very healthy and filled with anti-oxidants, but I haven't tried it. Has anyone tried it? Does anyone know if it is just glorified sugary fruit juice or does it have any real vitamins in it? Is it…

I don't know alot about the procedure, I have not had it done, but as a nurse I do know that there are many bacteria that live naturally in your colon and intestine that you need to help digest your food and maintain fluid balance. A colon cleanse may upset this balance of flora and predispose you to a GI infection…

Thanks for all the advice and info!

I am finding that I see all these success stories of people who need to lose 20-40 pounds and made that their weightloss goal. I am a smaller person with a much smaller goal and I find that I am still having a very hard time acheiving it after I lost the initial 5-8 pounds. Have I reached the dreaded plateau? Does anyone…

Hi Banks, I read your 'rant' and i agree, i was beginning to notice that alot of people who post on this site say their caloric intake is set at 1200 max per day which obviously is an arbitrary number for anyone who wants to lose 2 pounds per week because its as low and your body can go in calories and still consume the…

i have been saving up Weight-Watchers points all week, my bf is bringing over some taco bell as a treat!

I found that whenever i get a junky food craving i drink some cold water or a cup of caffeine free tea, also sometimes if you are getting cravings out of boredom, brush your teeth, because once your mouth is feeling nice and minty clean you are less likely to pop any food in it.