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Been using Isagenix since the day after Christmas. I only have it for breakfast because it's tasty and easy to grab as I go out the door for work. It keeps me full and I'm not even hungry when it's lunchtime, although I do eat something small anyway. I don't feel like it's a miracle worker, for me it's still about calories…

Yeah, I'm not trying to WIN the 5K... just complete it successfully and NOT be in last place in the process. :-) This program looks pretty tough to me. I've never heard of HIIT before. I'll have to see what videos they have on YouTube and give it a try. How far ahead SHOULD one prepare? Most C25K programs are six weeks.…

We actually have a decent sized creek right in our back yard. I just haven't used my kayak in a while as we have a toddler I don't feel comfortable taking out on outings yet. Thanks for the wrist reminder. I do know I tend to hold on to dear life to the paddle, which does contribute to exhaustion after a while. Not sure if…

That's interesting! I just learned about a bubble run for the first time a day or two ago. It looks like fun! I'd like to do a nighttime glow run (glowsticks) and a color run with the powder they throw on you too. I signed up to do a 5K kayaking race at the end of May. We have kayaks, but I really don't know how to train…

Just getting the chance to check back in here. I was surprised by your suggestion to cut back on the incline. Most of our 5Ks have some sort of hill in them because we live in a mountainous region, so I thought inclines of 2-3 would mimic them. I didn't know I was being too drastic with it, particularly because my machine…

I mostly walked. My husband didn't do any training and was feeling it on the hills. We had a couple of ladies in front of us that we kept pace with. If we fell behind, then we jogged. When I got in the home stretch of the finish line, I jogged too. This was my fourth 5K. I've never gotten to the point when I could actually…

Well, I did it! I ran a family 5K with my husband and daughter in the stroller today, even with this chilly weather outside (it was 41 degrees at the start of the race)! My pace can definitely improve: 50:58.12 for the entire 5K, which is a 16:26 mile pace. I ended up being the 122nd person over the finish line out of 139…

Thanks! So excited for tomorrow morning. The northeast just got snow today, so it's going to be chilly tomorrow. Not really the running environment I envisioned. I HATE the cold! Guess I'll just have to find a way to push through it... Didn't do a workout tonight because I was afraid my legs would be tired in the morning.…

Welcome, TXaggie! I am amazed by people who do marathons! I'm back to training for a 5K after being away for exercise three years. It's tough! I do my race this weekend, and feel like I'm not really trained enough, but I'm going to do my best. Kuddos to you! Good luck at your next race! Hi Sammy! I'm starting a grad class…

Just thought of something.... but if you have a video service like Netflix, I was able to find some workout videos on there. I'm also thinking that Amazon Prime or Hulu might have some too... but I never really checked there. Shannon

Thanks! I'm feeling much better after the Easter holiday, although I'm sure all of the goodies made me pack a pound or two back on. I'm a teacher, so I just went back to work today, so it makes it easier for me to watch what I eat and start counting the calories again! I've been doing really well since January, even given…

Thanks, Emily! I did what you recommended and once I got myself on the treadmill, I ended up going longer than I went before I got ill. It was a little tougher towards the end, had to push myself. I think I lost some of the conditioning while I was ill, but I felt proud of myself for getting back on the treadmill and my 5K…

I also have trouble with finding time to workout. I'm a teacher, so when I have a planning period (which isn't always guaranteed), I've started doing a five minute workout video on YouTube. I figure that 1) it revs me up for the next class I teach 2) small workouts count for something, so even if I can't get a workout in…

Collagevideo used to have thousands of fitness DVDs that they're reviewed and given ratings on their difficulty. I know they were doing updates to their website last time I checked. But they show clips that you can use to decide if you want to buy the DVD. Might be a fun way to mix it up at home. Shannon

I know myself pretty well. If I don't eat "junk" food regularly, then one day I'm going to binge and eat the whole bag of chips or a bunch of sweets. I try to eat healthy throughout the day, but save some calories for when I'm sacking out on the couch in front of the TV (usually at 8-9pm) where I can eat "junk." So far so…

I'm the same way. I'd rather monitor on calories throughout the day, and save my splurge for nighttime when I'm watching TV. I always get the munchies then! I don't think it matters. I've lost 16 pounds since January doing that! Shannon

When I notice there are things I want, I try to put purchasing them on hold until I meet a weigh goal. It helps the wallet too! No impulse buys. My first reward was a pedicure, my second reward was pedicure items to do my own at home, now I'm looking forward to buying a new outfit or shoes. The last one always revs me up…

Being hungry.... I eat too large of portions when that happens. OR if I have foods I really love in the house, but are not good for me, I binge eat them. Prime example: My daughter's fruit snacks. I ate six packs the other day as a "snack." Sheesh! Shannon

I could never drink as much water as 8- 8 ounce glasses a day. I'm a teacher, so I can't use the bathroom, first of all. Secondly, I'd be in the bathroom at least once an hour if I did it. I've never been identified in my life as being dehydrated or shown any symptoms of being so, except if you go by pee color. I try to…

I'm not very balanced with my carbs/protein/fats either. I felt like I was eating mainly because my stomach burned all of the time... I didn't have reflux though. I went to the doctor and found out I do have acid reflux, just not where it comes up into the esophagus. I was put on medication and now I find keeping to my…

It's nice to hear from people of similar stature. I've always thought long-legged people had it easier at runners and that short people were at a disadvantage. I think you busted that myth for me! Thanks for the research, too! It really puts things in perspective. I hope to get there one day.... I just started training for…

Wow! Thanks for all of the feedback. Based on what some of you have said, I wonder if shorter people burn more calories then? I mean, if we're having to take more strides to make up for shorter legs, wouldn't the calorie burn be higher? This really makes me curious, but also makes me laugh a little at myself.*LOL* Shannon

Ceci - Do you think I'm pushing myself too fast? I usually only bump myself up by incline OR by distance once a week. I haven't been focusing as much on speed. Is there a better balance? My main goal is to NOT come in last in the 5K I signed up for next month. Shannon

I'm up to 15 minutes, 2.5 incline, but I can't keep the speed up! I keep alternating between 4, 3.5, and 3.0 mph. How can I increase my endurance? I'm dying by the time the 15 minutes are up, and I really should be moving to the 20 minute mark now. :-( Shannon

I just took my yoga mat into school this week. Although I don't get a planning period every semester or necessarily have free time, I figured that if the mat was in my room, there would be no excuse not to do a few planks, situps, or push-ups. I'll just do it in the back of the room, away from the window on my door. I…

I don't know about any of you, but I don't think I ever really found my exercise niche! I hear people say once they found a workout they liked, they kept up with it for years. I tend to get into something for a few months, then get bored. For a while, I was into weightlifting like you Sally. I like biking and would love to…

Welcome Sally and Susan! I've always thought having a baby/toddler as the roughest time, but the more I talk to other moms, the more they say it gets pretty tough when they start sports! Family time is a struggle, let alone "me time" to workout. I can see where you are coming from, Sally! Congratulations on your new…

Yeah, I need to keep washing my hands while in the classroom for sure! I bought a HUGE hand sanitize that I encourage students to use whenever they blow their nose. I'm not as good at using it myself because I'm always so busy running around helping students. I've been trying to take my multivitamin after dinner now. I…

I used to do the measurements, but I haven't bothered this time around. I know they say muscle weighs more than fat, so it's hard to gauge just by the scale. I probably should take my measurements so I can see other forms of progress. Shannon

New shoes sounds like fun, or maybe another pedicure! I don't know about you, but when I get a new pair of flashy running shoes, it puts me in the mood to hop on the treadmill and put them to good use! ;-) Waiting for Day 60s weigh-in. I hope I'll be below 200 by then! Shannon