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I like it with just plain marinara sauce on it....

^ ^ same here-

I had the same problem when I started running. It was my IT band. (Pain up the thigh into the rear) Mine was so bad I had to go to physical therapy. There are stretches you can do for it before and after. (google IT band exercises) and I would suggest a foam roller as well for stretching. You can find these at a running…

Same here-

I have the fitbit flex and i love it. I forget i have it on my wrist. I don't like the sleep tracker- i don't feel it is accurate, but i love everything else about it. the only time I take it off is to charge it and that is usually when i am at work sitting at my desk. I feel guilty if I get up and walk without it on! LOL!…

Have you tried a Heart Rate Monitor to get a more accurate calorie burn? That is what I use when I work out. I have a naturally high resting heart rate, (genetic) so I bought one to get a more accurate number.

I wouldn't worry about a "timed" goal- just make it a goal to finish...that is the important thing! Look at how far you have come-most people will say the first thing is to complete- once you have completed, then work on times....no where does it say you HAVE to do a 5K in 30 minutes to complete the race!!

if you go to the C25K group on here, there is a list of podcasts.....

That's awesome!

Sunshine- you will LOVE the HRM!! I don't exercise without it! Deb- feel better!! I didn't do so hot on the exercise part last week. I got in a couple bike rides with my girls, but didn't do my running like I wanted. I really love the C25K program and want to complete it, but I am having problems with my IT band and until…

SW- 174.5 7/6- 170 CW- 166 I like challenges/accountability...it helps keep me on track. A short term goal would be to drop at least 4 lbs by 8/1 and my Christmas goal (or New Years) is to be at goal weight of 135- so that would be 31lbs in 5 months....

I went to Fleet Feet in my area- the first pair I tried, after running 2x in the indoor track, (wearing them to and from the gym) and they just didn't feel right. So I went back and they took them back no questions asked! They had me run in the other pair, (Saucony's) told me they looked a lot better on my feet when I ran…

AWESOME!! Way to go! I always walk extra to get in 3 miles every time....thats even after the 5 min cool down.....

I hear ya! I went shopping the other day and the size 14/16's in the Women's were too big at one store. Then I went to Kohl's and tried on size 12- just to see how close I was getting- didn't expect much. Well, I could get them on and buttoned, but they were still a little too tight-prob about 5 more lbs. Tried on an…

^^ THIS^^ LOVE the pineapple! The Apple Cinnamon is good too....I also like the Dannon Oikios Vanilla- I mix in Strawberries and Grape nuts for a yummy breakfast!!

Forbidden by Ted Dekker & Tosca Lee.....Can't put it down!!

I have also heard some people say that they do better in the program if they have a few months of "fast walking" under their belts first. I was very sedentary before I started this. But, I am taking it VERY slow.....the problem I have had has been with my IT band-my left leg gets very sore and stiff in my hamstring area. I…

I am taking back belief in myself that I am worth something- taking back my self confidence- my self esteem- and my image about my body.

I am in.....hmm......5 months away- lets say...........goal weight- that would be 135.....so, 32.5 lbs......only about 6 lbs a month....and like you said- the worst I could do is get close! :wink:

I just did W5D3 today- ran 20 minutes straight- i have NEVER run in my LIFE before- not even for gym class.......(50 yd dash and was always the slowest!!) Anyway.....the more you do the program- the more endurance you will gain! I am living proof!!

Awesome job!!

What is it that is getting worse? Is it the run portion? What is it that you feel stuck on? Sometimes the best thing is to just keep moving forward with each section. are you running inside or outside? sometimes that makes a difference as well.

Way to go!!!

YAY!!!

Oh my.......take care of yourself!!

Chobani with fruit blended in- pineapple and apple/cin are my favs. Also Dannon Oikios vanilla with 1/4 grape nuts and some sliced strawberries is EXCELLENT!!!

Awesome job!!!

I have been just running/walking when they say- if I haven't gone the distance they say- I still switch. If I feel like I can still run, I do.....I just am focusing on the stamina as well....After each day, I will walk to complete up to 3 miles, (sometimes a little more) then I stretch at the end. I wouldn't worry about…

I run on an indoor track and ALWAYS take water with me. Its not air conditioned, so it gets REAL hot and humid in there. I leave my water bottle somewhere on the side and if I get super thirsty, I stop and get a drink during my walk sessions. Then I always drink some before I stretch as well.

I use a heart rate monitor- I start it at my 5 minute warm up and stop it when I finish my cool down stretches.