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Everyone starts at a different fitness level and sometimes repeat some of the phases untl they feel comfortable. I would recommend doing the week one until you can complete it before moving on to week two. Just keep at and you will be surprised at how quickly your body will adjust! Hang in there!

You will absolutely be sore after your first day of 30 Day Shred! That said, though, I think the exercises in the Shred will help your run after you get past your soreness. If you really would like to start the Shred soon, I would recommend giving it a try now while you are still a couple of weeks away from your 5k and see…

That is puzzling! How much time are we talking about with the 5 and then the 2 and no loss? A few weeks? A few days? A few questions I would ask if it were me... Is it that TOM? Have there been any high sodium meals? (when I go out for Chinese, I won't touch the scale for a couple of days because it would just be too…

I'm not familiar with UK sizes so I'm not sure if this information will translate, but I noticed when I was losing that the US double digit sizes 12 - 18 seemed to have a lot more 'wiggle' room (no pun intended!). I could lose 10-15lbs and they would still generally fit. When I got into US sizes 6-8, only a 5lb variance…

Also, under "Tools" they have a recipe builder where you can designate how many servings it is and it does all the math for you - total dish AND each serving. Then you can add it to your recipes and have it as a reference if you make the same thing again.

Your stats look similar to mine though I am 1/2 inch shorter. I think your plan of trying for 145 and then maintaining is sound. After a bit, you'll eventually find YOUR ideal weight. When I was on WW, the lowest I got was 132 (for one weigh in only!) and that I looked and felt great at 135-137. However - my body seemed to…

If you have time for an hour workout all in one block, I know a lot of people use Level 1 as the 'warm up' and then continue on to one of the other levels. It certainly wouldn't hurt to do two in a day (whether consecutively or one in the morning one in the evening). Just listen to your body and don't overdo.

I absolutely hate running around in constant circles - I couldn't imagine doing 6 miles on one! Also, the GPS may not be super accurate on the track because the turns and cut backs are too close together. Not much advice here, unfortunately, I guess you have to count your laps unless they have some type of tracking…

GENERALLY (varies somewhat depending on weight, etc), one mile = 100cals. If you run faster, you are running the distance in a quicker time therefore not exercising for as long. If you run (walk) slower, you are spending more time at it. One mile at a say, a10 minute pace burns approximately the same cals as walking the…

Although it will vary based on a person's weight, generally one mile = 100 calories burned. A slow mile walking will take longer than a quick mile running so the speed/time even out over the same distance. What you said about walking slower and for less time burning more calories does not make sense. Is the other person…

Because you can't 'spot reduce,' you would need to do an overall calorie reduction/cardio routine to lose fat generally. In conjunction, do exercises for your abs and obliques to build muscle in the areas you want to tone. Without losing the fat, you won't see the muscle underneath. If you enjoy running, it is an excellent…

If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got. It is a motivation to change and also a reward for improving your habits Bad habits = poor outcome Good habits = better outcome

I've been taking a single serve packet of tuna (no refrigeration required) and a high fiber wrap (Ole has a wonderful one). Total cals with nothing else added is less than 150 depending on the tuna. Hight protein, high fiber, lo cal. I also will add an ice pack to my little lunch cooler. It keeps things chilled…

All the above! To name specific brands of bread items that are decent sources: Nature's Own Double Fiber Wheat - love it! And, Ole brand wraps - both are also a good source of fiber. I'm still doing well with moderate amounts of soy protein - the Boca brand meatless burgers usually have about 13g per serving. If you are…

There is a recipe on the Recipe Board for Crockpot Buffalo Chicken which I tried last week - it is great on wraps! I took it to work and got some spinach, onions, and a few crumbles of bleu cheese to add to it from the salad bar in the cafeteria.

In my experience, a 'cheat' day every once in awhile actually helped in more ways than just the psychological benefits. It seemed (in my case) that an occasional switch up actually helped kickstart additional losses by giving my metabolism a bit of jolt. I didn't do it every week - I tried that, but it turned out to be…

Drink lots of water. I don't imagine that car travel is as dehydrating as flying, but it is even more tiring. Stay hydrated! Get sufficient walking breaks and enjoy your trip!

A quart is just slightly less than a liter - 8 oz in a cup, 2 cups in a pint and 4 cups (or two pints) in a quart.

Are you eating at work or waiting until you get off? Tuna (or whatever) wrap with veggies is a good portable food. Hard boiled eggs, hummus, yogurt, dry cereal with milk in a thermos.... I'm re-learning to pack my lunches for work and these are some of the things I've taken lately.

You may also want to give yoga a try. Its not a cardio workout, but it aids in building strength in your core and developing balance and flexibility all of which will make other workouts safer and more effective.

Have you entered your stats/goals into MFP? That should be your guideline on your calorie requirements. Make sure you are getting your protein - the eggs and lentils are good, but is it enough?; be sure to eat your activity calories. Good luck in meeting your goals!

Too funny!

Wow! You've lost weight! :) Fourteen pounds in a month is a great achievement. My guess is that your body is taking a bit to stabilize and in my experience, it is completely normal. When I was in my major losing mode, I would go through cycles that seemed to last three weeks or so. It didn't seem to be related to my TOM,…

Total cereal, also

You may also have cut something from your diet that is adding to the irritability until you complete the withdrawal. Caffeine, sugar, something like that...

I had some success with CoQ10 lotion used consistantly as a moisturizer. That and the water and exercise that you mentioned. Congrats on your loss so far!

Based on the description, it sounds like there will be a good amount of working out, but the concentration will be on leading a PT formation. In order to do that, you have to know the exercises, the goal of that day's workout and implement a warm up and cool down to complement it. If it is like my NCO courses, students are…

It would definitely be easier when you're on a more consistant schedule - one midnight shift a week is hard to make adjustments to. When I worked overnights, I tried to eat as regularly as possible - breakfast when I woke up and lunch and then supper the appropriate number of hours later. I found it difficult to fit…

As is yours!

Also, cake mix + can of pumpkin + 2/3 c water = low cal cake with some extra fiber/nutrients from the pumpkin