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One more question for you guys: I'm going to be running it alone (at least, as of now, I don't have anyone I know who wants to run). Does that make me some kind of freak loser? Is it going to be totally awkward? Or will there be lots of people there alone? I mean, I'll have someone to meet me at the finishline, etc.. But…

That will be next week for me. That's where I've quit before, when I started the program. But now that I'm actually signed up for a race, I can't quit! I know I've run 20 minutes outdoors before (although I've never actually timed it...I once got up to running over 2 miles, which I'm sure was well over 20 minutes at my…

I like Victoria's Secret tops, because of the bra sizing and they're just flattering and, um, uplifting ;-) in general. I usually go for halters, but also have a bandeau style with the halter strap, and one that's basically cut just like a bra. I find the VS bottoms to be generally too skimpy, though. I've recently fallen…

I signed up to work with a trainer really for this reason. I mean, the workouts are great, and I'm learning a lot of exercises too. But I was just so intimidated, and she takes me in there right at peak hours, and I'm getting more used to it. I've even gone in there a few times on my own. It's getting better. The more…

I'm planning to take Tennis lessons this summer. There's a "clinic" that starts at sometime in June. One of my big motivations is to get in shape enough that I don't feel like a big fat loser standing on the court unable to run after the ball! :-)

If I could affort it, I'd do Lululemon all the time. But alas, it's not in my budget. I buy most of my stuff at Sports Authority....they must have discontinued or last-season stuff because it's the major brands (Nike, Under Armour, etc.) for cheaper than I find elsewhere. Much cheaper than City Sports, for example. And…

When I've done this I try to remind myself that it's just 1 meal out of 1 day, and weightloss is not about a single meal. You'll be fine, just try to eat a somewhat small portion for dinner and try to get some exercise so you feel better about it. But yes, this has happened to me. Mostly when I've gotten a salad at a…

I love mine. I have it synced, but I don't think it's necessary at all. I just like to see how much walking I'm doing. It was eye-opening to see how sedentary I can be on a typical Sunday, for example! When it wasn't below freezing out every day, I would see the number was pretty low, and decide to take the dog for a walk,…

Even with a great outlook, doing the elliptical (for example) is still BORING to me. So, so, so very boring. Yes, it's helping burn calories, and lose weight, and even build muscle definition. But it's BORING. Luckily with exercise, there are a lot of less-boring options for those of use who find "typical" gym…

I can relate. So much of what we think of as "exercise" is just SO boring to me. Doing a cardio machine is pretty much torture to me...and if it doesn't have a TV on it? Just put me out of my misery! And standing around lifting weights, or going through a circuit? Blah. Boring. So...what makes it fun? For me, if there's a…

I aim for 10,000 steps per day, but rarely meet it. I'm really trying to get better! Once it warms up a bit I'm sure it will be easier for me. There's just no way I'm going to spend extra time outside when it's below freezing. As for how to log it, the different activity settings take into account how much general activity…

I find intervals to be infinitely better than just going at a steady state. That's what the couch to 5K program is really all about, too. Using those basic principles, I suggest you pick a speed that is pretty comfortable for you, whatever that is. Say 3.0 mph. Walk at that speed for 5 minutes. Then choose a speed that it…

I would say dresses, but yes, this is mine as well! Last summer I wore bike shorts under my skirts and dresses all the time, this year I want to be freeeeeeee! :-) Some other goals: Right now I wear the biggest size in some stores, and sometimes even that's not quite big enough if it runs small. I want to be able to fit…

I totally agree! Outside is so much better. I did a few weeks worth of it outside a while back, and now I'm starting over on the treadmill. I'm only on week 2, but week 1 went fine on the treadmill. It's just annoying to have to keep adjusting the speed. I've been doing it on a 2.5 incline, to challenge myself and make it…

The range doesn't mean that everyone your height would look fine and be healthy at any weight in the range. It means that on average, people at your height are healthy in that range with people with very small frames healthy at the lower end and people with larger frames healthy at the higher end. On average. And it…

I'm 5'6"...the lowest I've ever been is 169 and I was wearing a size 10 and felt great. I'd like to get down to 155 eventually, which is a long way to go for me (about 40 pounds). I think I'd be a thin, healthy size 8 at that weight, with some great abs. :-) I apparently have a very big frame...I think I would look sickly…

Mom's house, mom's rules, and if she wants to treat you like a child she has every right. If you don't like you do something about it. You have no control over other human beings, so while of course she can try to have an adult conversation about the matter (something that doesn't involve "scolding", and actually discusses…

I don't think it's necessarily sabotage or mean-spirited...your mother might just not believe you. For whatever reason, she could think you're just going to give up the "healthy thing" in a couple days, or is just trying to be nice and get you what she knows you like. But the fact is, it doesn't matter. You have some…

Have you looked into the child care options at the gyms in your area? I used to work in a gym daycare when I was in high school--the parents would just drop the kid off while they worked out, and we'd play with them and sometimes do organized activities with the older ones, or watch kids DVDs with the young ones, etc. And…

I would suggest a nice moisture-wicking tank-top over your sports bra, that will hopefully not bother you much at all. When I wear a regular old T-shirt to work out, the thing feels so heavy and gross and hot, but a tank that really fits and is actually made to sweat in is a big difference. I personally have no problems…

Years ago I made some pretty drastic changes eliminating sugar and refined carbs from my diet. I believe I was pretty seriously addicted to sugar, and it affected my taste buds and how satisfied I was. By cutting all the processed stuff, sugar, and refined carbs my tastebuds changed dramatically. Lots of fruits and…

I do this too. It really helps to not feel the pressure for a "full workout". To work out in the morning, sometimes I'll even sleep in part of my gym clothes. And while I love breakfast and need to eat in the morning, I'll just have a luna bar on the way to the gym, and then eat more after I get back. That way your alarm…

I hate running until I do it enough until I can run a few miles at a decent pace. OK, at least 2 miles at under 10 minutes per mile--nothing too crazy! I want to be able to run 3-5 miles without feeling terrible and being miserable. I've only run more than 2 miles in a row a few times. I'm starting over with the c25k plan…

Yes, it's an estimate of what someone your height, weight, and age burns from midnight up until this point in the day, just by living. Even after day 1, if you don't wear your fitbit for a day, it will still have a count of calories burned. And that number will continually go up throughout the day until it resets and…

The scientist in me can't keep my mouth shut. There are 3 states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. At a high enough temperature, everything turns to gas. The temperature at which a liquid turns to gas is the boiling point. Every substance has a different boiling point due to the different structure of the chemical makeup.…

Also feel like I can't relate to a large portion of the population here who's talking about kids and such. I live with my boyfriend, but honestly relate much better to the single people on here than the family-oriented people. I love my boyfriend dearly, but he works and is in school full time, so I'm on my own the…

I agree with everything said aove by Jbarbo1. You really have to work on your eating. You seem to be regularly eating foods that should be once-in-a-blue-moon type of foods. While making small changes one at a time is great, to be honest you are starting off with a very poor diet so you are not likely going to see many…