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Hi, Kat! I too have been running for about the last 6 years. I am in my 50s. I have done mostly 10Ks and one half. Looking forward to doing a half in the fall. I am having a little trouble being motivated overall right now though. Food and exercise are not a priority really, although they should be. So just for today we…

Once you take a slice, it's yours. I have thrown away things too. GUILTY. I am sure you did not take like half the cheesecake or anything and throw it away. It's sometimes a hard decision because I usually really want whatever it is I have taken. Then when I get back to my desk I just go WHY did I DO that! I don't do it…

Welcome! I just want to say CONGRATULATIONS for getting started. I was in the same position about 3 years ago. So I just said ENOUGH of this and decided it was time to get moving. I joined Weight Watchers first but found My Fitness Pal worked better for me. I also started running around that time. Now, I started running…

Mr. Brightside -- The Killers Everybody Talks -- Neon Trees Animal -- Neon Trees Light Em Up -- Fall Out Boy These are just a few. I have a ton of music by The Killers but listen to so many different kinds of music! These are the ones that get me going though.

My ideal size is where I am now: 6 or 8 depending on the brand and cut of the jeans or other clothes. I started out about 2 years ago at a size 16.

I am not feeling bad about it really. I don't think I deserved a break but I also could not avoid some of the things that happened! Not regretful because I had a good time with my friends and family. I am back on track now though and expect the weight to drop relatively quickly.

I gained about 5 pounds. I also didn't exercise like I normally do and definitely did not eat like I normally do!

I usually go for popcorn. I pop it on the stove top in a pot in oil even. Not a ton of oil though. It's one of my favorite snacks.

I totally agree with this and this is how I do it too.

I always buy Saucony. The just fit me the best. I bought some lighter weight running shoes last time and I love the way they feel. They have great support. Just want to add that getting fitted is really the best idea. I know what shoes and size I can wear now but I got fitted at Fleet Feet first. I am not an expert by any…

I love polka dots. What kind of material is it? If it's a light material I think it would be fine. I would wear it! :flowerforyou:

I am going to do this next time I go out for a run. :tongue:

Tonight it's grilled chicken breast, an artichoke that I will not be sharing :smile: and maybe some brown rice. And red wine.

You have tried a lot of different brands of shoes but do they fit correctly? And do you maybe need an insert? I had this problem when I first started running so I went and got my shoes fit. I was wearing the wrong size and got some inserts and the problem went away. I also agree with the other posters though about seeing a…

This made me laugh. See my user name? Is that any indication? Yeah, I love my coffee. Two giant mugs a day. :drinker:

I have lost about 35 pounds in the last year and It is noticeable. My favorite comment or question: "What's your secret?" Not really a crazy comment but they usually do not like my answer to that question. I usually get real close like I am going to tell them a secret, and then I say -- It's not a secret. Anyone can do it.…

I schedule one rest day a week, usually Sundays. The other six days I do a combination of exercise, either Zumba, running, or elliptical, and then some weights, pushups, ab exercises, and other floor work. Sometimes on the rest day I find myself thinking about working out though. Weird. Never thought I would see that day!

"They" say morning is the best time. Not for me though. I just work out anytime during the day into the evening. Whatever works for you is the best time, as long as you just do it!

I am always over my protein. I also know that I feel better with more protein because it seems to help my endurance during running and working out.