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There's an app named "Libra". Check it out, it provides a graph of your weight, with a predictive "trend line", so you can see over time how you're doing. I weigh daily, and it really helps to ease my mind when I'm fluctuating a bit.

I had the fitbit Force before it was recalled, now have a vivofit. The only thing I liked better about the Force (flex is very similar, but no visible time) was that I could set a silent alarm to wake up. Like the vivofit's HRM (and it does now sync to MFP), gives me a better idea of calorie burn. The thing I like about…

For a little more money, I would recommend the Garmin VivoFit. Has a chest strap heart rate monitor you can add, and still does step/sleep stuff. Also links to MFP.

Hi, congrats on starting, it's exciting isn't it? I started couch 25K because of Karate too (Tang Soo Do). Nothing like a little motivation in the form of black belts chasing you around, right?? As far as running on karate days, kind of depends on how you're feeling, and when you run. I've run in the morning before work,…

"I did Tang Soo Do for 8 years and really miss it." (sorry, haven't learned how to use the quote function yet...) That's what started me on my path to becoming a runner. We run 1 mile before each class (okay, they run a 10 minute mile, I run for those 10 minutes now, but not as fast), and there's nothing like a couple 3rd…

Happy Monday! Finished W7D1 this morning, and I'm most excited about finding decent underwear that doesn't move when I run (or do 30 min of kicking drills in Tang Soo Do). Mind you, they look like they could fit my 5.5 year old (had to warn my husband that they were, mine, not the 5 year olds' and he laughed...they're that…

Good morning all! W6D3 this morning, 23 minute run, felt pretty good. Little sore in the hamstrings at the beginning, but warmed up nicely. Even had a little game of chase with a beautiful woodpecker, he kept flying to a tree about 10 feet in front of me, then when I caught up, he'd fly a little further ahead. What really…

Finished W6D2 this morning. Started Stronglifts yesterday, so my quads are letting me know that they exist. Really having a blast, despite waking up early to get out and run. Saw my bunny friend this morning, and a gorgeous cardinal. Have a great day, all!

So, today had all the making of a bad run. (W6D1) Warmer out than usual, had rained earlier so it was kinda muggy, *that* time of the month, so a little crampy, and still all-over achy from an intense karate class on Tuesday. But, thanks to many of you lovely people in this group, I know that some runs are just gonna suck,…

Finished W5D3 this morning, and feel amazing!!!! Even went to sleep last night excited that I was going to run this morning. It's awesome. Have a great week all, and keep pushing hard!

Finished W5D1 today (planned on doing it Monday, but while I'm crazy enough to intentionally run in the rain, I'm not yet crazy enough to run in a downpour). Thanks to everyone who suggested keeping the pace slow, I feel I can settle into a nice slow pace and kind of go forever....(I mean, not really, but still...not dying)

Finished W4D2 this morning in the rain (counts as double miles, right???). It's funny, I always thought people who did crazy things like wake up an hour early, and intentionally run in the rain and said they enjoyed it were.....well, masochistic. For me, for now, it's not that I feel like I really ENJOY the run, but I darn…

Awesome job!

Happy Monday Everyone. Had a good training run on Sat with a friend who is a coach for Team in Training (even though my son's bike chain came loose and we decided after we couldn't fix it to hide it off the trail and hope it was still there on the return trip...it wasn't, but that's okay because it was too small anyway so…

Finished W3D2 this morning. Really enjoying starting my day with a run. (NEVER thought I'd say that!) Well done to everyone else. It's nice to be a part of a supportive community!

Finished W2D2 yesterday, and had a good time. It's been fun trying different routes through my neighborhood to find a single loop that puts me at home close to my end time (have to have enough time to shower and head out to work). Going for a training run on Sat with my husband and a friend who is a Team In Training coach.…

Finished W2D1 this morning. Still kinda chilly in the mornings here (near philly), so it's nice to look forward to running to get warm, when summer fully hits it may be a bit trickier.

Finished W1D3 this morning. Nice to get out in the "storm approaching" weather. Definitely feeling it a bit in the quads, but signed up for a fun 5k in October (Yuengling OctoberFest), so I'm super excited. Hey...I get to run to beer!

Hi all. Started last Fri and finished W1D2 yesterday, W1D3 tomorrow. Think something broke in my head two weeks ago when I decided to started training... :) Looking around for 5ks to book for Sept-ish to get time to work the program.

Definitely try the Tai Chi (esp since it's free), however don't let your "fluffyness" deter you from another martial art. I started Tang Soo Do 9 months ago at above 285. It's a great workout and very empowering. Check out local studios and instructors and sit in on a class or two. Talk with the instructors about any…

I'm a Physical Therapist specializing in Women's Health and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. Maybe a simple strain, but may be an indicator of a more severe pelvic floor problem. The pelvic floor is very active during challenging activities, and if it becomes overly tight it can lead to MAJOR problems. Best bet is to find a PT in…

Try wearing the new shoes for your everyday activities for a bit. If they are designed to correct pronation, you are now using muscles throughout your legs that aren't used to it. While you're in pain; epsom soaks (if you like them), ice, and lots of gentle stretching. (P.S. I'm a Physical Therapist)