Rachaely

This is awesome! Thank you so much!!!!!!!!

It's only two of us bringing food :) It's a pretty small office! And she is bringing cupcakes. I was going to bring an entree and maybe a side (chili and cornbread was the original thought).

Wow thank you everyone!!! Lots to consider. My other coworkers are bringing dessert so I thought to do the main meal :) Can anyone point me to an easy lasagna recipe? I've sadly never made it before!

I swear by Hal Higdon for any race, run, or re-start! http://www.halhigdon.com/beginrunner/intro.htm

LOVE it! Thanks for posting!

I work at a gym with a MT...that's a good idea, thank you!

LOL I'm super short and have normal (or low) arches. haha!

I change out about every 3-4 months, depending on how many miles are the shoes...is it possible though that my running shoes aren't cutting it for walking??

That looks super fun!! Good luck!

I'll be adding you, I saw from your daughter that you were joining the site :) PS: At one point does a marthoner, become a marathoner? I've done two full's and one half. Not sure when I actually become a real marathoner!!

You look amazing, congratulations!

Congratulations - keep up the great work!

With an attitude like that you're bound for success! Good luck :)

OMG definitely lose the weight - your wedding is about YOU and you want to look and feel amazing! I'm not married so I'm not quite sure how fittings operate, but maybe mention this to your tailor? Tell them you are on a weightloss plan and ask if it makes sense to start with a size too small right now. I don't know what's…

I park at the back of the parking lot, too! I also walk to my boss' office (or who ever it may be) rather than calling. Now that it's beautiful out (I also live in the Chicago area), I decided I'm going to walk part of my lunch. We are required to take an hour and I get bored. No more sitting for me - I will walk as long…

My boyfriend would live on pizza, double bacon cheeseburgers and BBQ if he could and he LOVED these. We had the leftovers the next night! haha

2 Enchiladas.

Hal Higdon's website is great to use - definitely tailor it though! I did the same and also post it in my bedroom. I used his plans for both of my marathons and my half!!

That's a good idea!

Definitely a difference - you look great. Keep it up!!

Wow nice! I was actually trying to find a recipe with a lot of sour cream (I have leftovers from a Superbowl party) so that's probably what increased the calories!

OMG. I couldn't describe myself any better. I am having the same problem and it is SO frustrating. I'm working out, but not hard enough, and my diet is HORRIBLE - I mean I'm not even dieting! I'm eating like I normally would. I feel the same way, like I need a jump start or something to get me back in the swing of things.…

My number one suggestion - go some place that you won't have leftovers!! That way you don't feel like you have to eat badly twice. Melting Pot would be good for that, a steakhouse, or definitely a burger & fry place! I know I always have leftovers with Italian (or Chinese or Mexican) so if I do a cheat meal and only want…

When I do Zumba for Wii I use the Aerobics, High Impact calorie count because I don't have an HRM. I hear the actual classes are much harder though!

From one runner to the next, my best advice: bear with it. Shin splints (like plantar fasciitis), plague most runners. Are you running on the roads, an indoor track or the treadmill? If you're running outside, run on the roads, NOT the sidewalk. It may not seem like a big difference but it adds up over time. Also try to…

Best of luck! This website is full of support and advise :)

Bump!

Great post - and great to-the-point advice. To everyone in agreeance: keep up the healthy lifestyle!!

I felt the same way about yesterday's festivities. Unfortunately for me though, we held the party so the leftovers are still looming over my head! Congrats - it's a good feeling! Every small victory counts :)

Yum - bump!