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  • I smoked for over 10 years, at times 2 packs a day (but would give some out... not a lot though). I tried patches, gums, rewards, exercising, running, quitting with friends, quitting for my kids, slowly quitting, quitting cold turkey, even quit for 2 years once! Always started back up. I "quit" so many times. Then, a…
    in How to put down that last cigarette! Comment by laurie858 June 2012
  • Jog/Run 31 miles in July (average a mile per day) Walk 4 miles / week (daily one mile afternoon walks at work, 4 out of 5 work days a week) Go on one bike ride each week, any mileage, just get on the bike. Lose 4 pounds or more.
    in What are your July goals? Comment by laurie858 June 2012
  • I like having LOTS of water and something cool, crisp, and light. Like a green apple. If I'm feeling hungrier than that, I'll maybe grab just a few crackers with cheese, or dip the apple in some PB.
    in What kind of snack do you have after a workout. Comment by laurie858 June 2012
  • I also ate dinner before doing any exercise tonight. I didn't eat bad, but I kinda ate a lot, and now I have that full feeling too. Good thing it's only 7:35 here. Maybe do some low intensity exercises. Stretch, pop in a yoga video, do crunches. Even if you just do like 10 squats, 10 lunges (each leg), 20 crunches, 5 push…
    in Low motivation today Comment by laurie858 June 2012
  • Week 1 Goals: - Jog 7 miles (a mile a day average, probably split into 2 or 3 runs, about 10-min mile pace) <-- this is my main goal. - Walk 4 Miles (a one-mile walking break at work 4 out of 5 work days) <-- secondary goal - 1 Bike Ride (any miles) :) <-- bonus goal
    in Weekly goal Tracker Comment by laurie858 June 2012
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    in Hello Just signed on lets have fun! Comment by laurie858 June 2012
  • Ok, I'm in, .... kinda. I snack on Costco's dark chocolate acai blueberry things. I usually only have a half serving, which is like a mini handful for a whopping 90 calories. It's a lot of calories for so little, but sometimes I need the little pick me up or chocolatey reward. :) But that's it. And, the bag is ALMOST gone,…
    in Additional July Challenge Comment by laurie858 June 2012
  • I want to get down to 120. I don't really have a date in mind. But I have about 10 pounds to go, and I'm shooting for about 1-2 pounds a week.
    in How much do you want to lose? Comment by laurie858 June 2012
  • I've run a few half marathons, one full marathon, and a bunch of other little races. I ran the full marathon back in 09, and I think it's time to run another. I actually signed up and paid for Long Bear R&R, but realized I can't do it that day. Luckily they allow you to get a rain check, so I'll be running it in 2013. I'm…
    in 6'1 Athletic build male looking for New friends Comment by laurie858 June 2012
  • Today is my first day back from a weekend vacation. I'm drinking lots of water, hot tea, and eating right. And I'm about to take an afternoon walk with some coworkers. Get the blood flowing just a bit before I finish up the work day.
    in What have you done today that you're proud of? Comment by laurie858 June 2012
  • I've done a fair amount of running in the past: a bunch of 5ks, 10ks, mud runs, a couple half marathons, and a full marathon. BUT, I'm outta the swing of things, and I want to get back into it. This is a great, motivating, and attainable goal. My goal is to do the 31 miles (or more) of jogging/running.
    in What will your aim be? Comment by laurie858 June 2012
  • I'm looking for a couple new friends who use MyFitnessPal. I'm a 31-yeaqr-old mom of 2 (ages 6 and 3), and I've been using MyFitnessPal for about a week now. I'm REALLY good about entering in my meals and snacks and most of my exercise. I want to lose about 10-12 pounds, and then take a look, reassess, and maybe lose 5…
    in New here! 30-some-year-old mommy of 3 looking for friends! Comment by laurie858 June 2012
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