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I have been running for about 9 months now...started sometime in February. I'm currently training for a half marathon in February 2013, and am just building up my mileage (Sunday was my first 5-miler). This week and next are 13 miles, but the following week goes up to 18, yikes!! My goal for the half is just to finish,…

I had my second baby in December 2011. I was holding her up to my cheek and turned my head to look in a mirror at us....yeah, I couldn't believe how much FACE I had!! It was horrifying, and I knew that I just had to do something. I hated looking in the mirror, and that had to STOP! I found MFP while searching for workouts…

You ARE a super hero, and congratulations! I'm so happy for you!

Hey Joy, girl you look awesome! So, when you say HEAVY lifting, can you tell me EXACTLY what you mean? I mean precisely? I'm looking to get some of that tone and definition, and would love to see what's working for you. Thanks!

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He meant it as a compliment, and that's a great NSV!! Way to go!

LMAO!!!!!!!! That is HILARIOUS!

I have about 75lbs to go, but please feel free to add me! I'd love to have a new fitness buddy!

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You're a ROCKSTAR!! You give me SO MUCH hope that I will lose this weight and will have a good looking body afterward. Thank you!!

Wow, you look INCREDIBLE! Congrats and what a great job! This is my hope inspiration for today! :)

Amen, we can ALL use the help! Add me - I've got two girls, a husband, a job, a home, and trying to have something just for me! :)

You're right! It IS better than someone sitting around doing nothing, lol! Thanks for that encouragement!

Training for a 5k on September 1, so today I'm running 5K after work - hopefully do it faster than 56 minutes (that was how long it took me last time).

Hey there, my name is Val, and I'm in this for life! I had my second baby 8 months ago, and at the height of my pregnancy, I was 275 pounds. I'm down to 225 (whew!), but my goal weight is 150.

Exercise: Supreme 90-Day Challenge, with short evening runs on Tues and Thursday (after I'm done training for my first all-running 5K on 9/1), and a long run on Sundays Nutrition: I've been flirting with Intermittent Fasting, and I rather like it! I will do one week of the 16/8 eating plan, and then one week of three…

I am so IN!!! I've been doing well, but suddenly feel the old ways trying to creep back, so let's DO THIS!!!

Ooh, I LIKE the slow jogging, then running thing! I'm IN for my run tonight. Thanks!!!!

JUST what I needed to hear today...thank you!!

Hi There! Feel free to add me. I still have almost 100 pounds to go, and I love to be around to support and encourage me MFP pals. Let's be in this to win it - together! :)

Anyone can feel free to add me! Love to have the support and new friends!

Good morning! I've been at this for a while, too, and have had to make some adjustments. And, at first, I kept gaining and I was like, "WTH??" So, I really started tracking what I ate. I was at 1200, and it wasn't enough for me. I went up to 1600 and dropped 4lbs in one week. That's not necessarily the best for everyone,…

BUMP! Ooh, add me! I have 70 pounds to go. Lost almost 20 before joining MFP, and you're an inspiration!

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Mine was originally set my MFP at 1200 daily, and that was to lose at least 2lbs per week. First few weeks, I gained. I did some research, and really learned about TDEE and BMR. My BMR is almost 1800! Wow, so I edited my settings and set my calories for 1600 daily - BAM, dropped 4lbs in a week!!! I would say try adjusting…

I'm down for an ADD! Anytime, y'all, I'm happy to support and encourage!

:smile: Running is now FABULOUS! I started the C25K program (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml) 11 weeks ago - I repeated week 2 and week 9 - and now I can run more than three miles. I agree with one of the other posters - you don't have to be super speedy, and all you need is a good pair of shoes and…

Well, you found it! You can do it, and it can be FUN while being here on MFP! Add me if you like. :) Welcome!!

That is AWESOME! Congrats, and keep up the amazing work! :drinker: