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No kidding. Or on a bike - I'd really love that the most!!! :) We can totally do this. I wish we had a little more time to train since the last one a few days ago....but I'm ready to push myself and I know you guys will too. Keep up the good work!!

Ok Team Yellow. Everybody ready to pull out those running shoes yet again?? Some of those other teams have some super fast runners. I'll be sure to push myself even harder, even if I die trying. Do they have MFP in heaven?? :) I know we'll all do our best and try to be one of the top four teams this week for immunity. Best…

Hi everybody, I just wanted to remind you all - everyone's weights will be counted this week whether or not you are one of the team members in the challenge. So do your best and keep up the great work!!! They'll let us know what the challenge is tomorrow, so hopefully it's something we can rock and win immunity for the…

I'm on week 3 now and it's definitely tough! I really have noticed a TON of improvement in my times and my stamina and fitness level, though. It actually feels really great to get through a run/walk that I haven't been able to do since college. You will get there faster than you know and it's going to be GOOOOOD. :) In…

Those are some really great ideas. I might have to try out a few of them. Thanks guys!!!

I do allow wiggle room with what sounds good to me at any given moment. I've found that if I try to completely cut something out of my diet altogether, it's all I end up craving. Like robo, I do try to find healthier options for those junk food fixes. Fortunately, I don't have much of a sweet tooth, and I actually really…

Great job, that is so exciting. :) Keep up the good work! Hey Kayla, I'm up for it! I shouldn't have any problem with the water (it's all I ever drink, and I easily get 100+ oz a day) or with the 4 miles a week, but the daily exercises are a good plan and I don't do all of those regularly. Starting this morning, though!…

I've got the FT60 and I love it. Each step up gives you a few more options, so it depends on what exactly you are wanting out of it. If you are going for an all-around more basic model, the FT7 would be just great. I wanted to have the VO2 max as well as having a few of the programs the FT60 came with, so that one worked…

I'm with dietingmommy - seitan would be a great substitute in a dish like this. The texture and consistency would lend itself well. Good luck!

I've had about the same results as most of the people here. I've been on the medication for about 4 years now, and it does help somewhat but it certainly hasn't been a sole fix for me. I have to be a lot more conscious of my calories and my workouts even with the medication, but it's definitely possible to do when you put…

Hi there MadMoxie and mimaduck! Great job camp and shar! I'm totally up for any kind of challenge for September too. Of course, I don't have any ideas (What? So I'm a follower, not a leader!) My August went pretty good - lost 11 pounds, and just this morning improved on my mile time by a full minute. Guess I should be…

That's great, Debbie! Glad your running goals and improvements are going well. It's a great feeling to notice those running differences. How are you doing with your calorie modifications? And welcome, Skateboard girl!! Glad to have you here as well.

Hi there all you new people! Glad to see you! :)

This is totally me. I must get the runner's high going on or something, but I'm always super happy and energized after my workouts. :)

Doing good here. I made my goal for weight loss for the month, plus I've been improving on my running stamina and times. Hope the rest of you are all doing well too....?

Also try checking vegweb.com. It's like allrecipes but strictly for vegans/vegetarians, and there are TONS of recipes on there. You can even search by a specific ingredient if you have something on hand you are thinking about. Good luck!

These sound great - thanks for sharing!!

Good job, Debbie - sounds like your new daily plan is going good for you so far. Keep it up! Single moms are always active (in one way or another) whether they like it or not, right?? And if you are finding time for your own active workouts on top of that, then that is awesome for you! My monthly goal is almost met - just…

Great goals, Jewel - you've got that in the bag! ;) My goal this week is to jog 10 miles (in addition to my regular workout routine of hiking/biking), even though I'm freaking hating it right at the moment. Seriously, every time I look at my treadmill I narrow my eyes and let out a low growl. I know I'll love it again once…

Thanks for posting this - I've been thinking about that myself. I'm surprised at some of the hostility and mean comments that I see on here occasionally. Particularly about people asking repeat questions in the forums. Who cares if the same question has been asked 100 times before? If someone has a genuine desire to learn…

Camppryor - you can do it! Just remember that every little step counts, and anything you can do in a day (regarding food or exercise) is a step in the right direction. Even though you are frustrated and down about it, try to think positively about yourself and how much you are worth it. We all know you can do it!! Peace…

Excellent job, Debbie and Shar!!! Keep up the good work! I'm not totally sure how my goal is going this month - which was to lose 10 pounds - because my scale broke a few days ago. (Seriously, isn't that some kind of horrible fat person cliche/joke??) I swear, it wasn't because of me. :) Last weigh in was 8 pounds down,…

I'm trying to work on that too! Cheese is the only reason I'm not a vegan. After all these years, I still haven't quite been able to give it up completely. I'll get there one day! :)

I've been a vegetarian for 18 years now. I really like vegweb.com - it's sort of like allrecipes for vegetarians/vegans. There are tons of great recipes on there. Feel free to message me if you have any specific recipes you are looking for. Good luck to you!!

Mine is generally fatigue. I work a lot of hours during the week, and I'm always so tired in the evenings that it's hard for me to get motivated to work out and get going. The best way I've found to combat that is to just recognize that no matter how excited I am to get home and work out, once I get home I will want to…

It's kind of expensive, but I really like the Vega mixes. You can mix them with water or any type of milk (or add other ingredients for a smoothie). They are super healthy and full of vitamins, fiber, protein, iron, calcium, etc. I drink it every morning (mixed with only almond milk), and I definitely feel healthier and…

Hey everybody, just found this thread (thanks for the tip, debbiequack). I'm Chris, 37, from Arizona. I've gotten to where my job takes up too much of my day, and all I do it sit in front of the computer. I'm going good so far with my workout plan but could definitely use some camaraderie and support. I know it's half-way…

Personally, I like to weigh in every morning. I know that they say that some people get discouraged by the little ups and downs, but for me it's a reminder to keep eating healthy and exercising. If I have a really good day I like to see the little drops just to encourage me, and if I have a bad day (eating not as great)…