brittknight828

Hi everyone!! I will be moving from Naperville to Marengo in less than 2 months! I grew up in Lake in the Hills/Crystal Lake, so it'll be nice to be back around that area. I'm looking forward to living in a smaller, quieter town...with (hopefully) less traffic! I joined MFP almost 2 years ago, and have had long stretches…

Hi! I'm moving to Marengo in a couple months! I know that's kinda far away from now, but I would love to find some workout buddies before then (or at least the online support) if you're interested. :) Btw, I am 27, married for 3.5 years, moving from Naperville.

1) Not too sure, I'm not a doctor. However, I feel like my knee is kinda weak sometimes and go on the elliptical or bike instead. It's not as intense on your joints. 2) Yes to weights for sure! It can increase your weight loss if done properly. Actually, I should say it can decrease your fat %. 3) I do other things because…

Candy corn!!!! (drools)

Yes-- in summer I get them regularly (every 4 weeks). Awkward-- nope, not for me at all. (But then again, I'm very comfortable in my skin.) I've gone to a few different places, but I've been going to the same place/same esthetician this summer. Like the others have been saying, this is their job, so it's nothing to be…

If there are still spots left, I'd love to join!

What an awesome story!! I've maybe done 1/5 of that on fairly flat ground, so just the thought of going 100k makes my legs a little shaky. You are an inspiration!

I agree 100%! At my gym, there is this older man that I'm pretty sure showers in cologne before he comes to the gym. I ccn usually smell him 20 feet away-- no exaggeration! And I kept smelling him throughout the whole time I was there, even as he moved to different machines around me. Barf! You are supposed to smell like…

Thanks for making me aware of this information. I'm going to reduce my weekly weight loss goal, and see what happens. I currently stick to around 1200 cals a day, with the setting at losing 2 lbs/wk. If I change my settings to lose .5 lb/week, it says I should eat around 1500 calories. Anyone know if I should do this…

Just do it! Also, you will probably end up getting a better time at the race than you've been getting on your own. Running with a crowd tends to do that. This can be both a good and bad thing. Don't push yourself more than you know you can handle. You should go easy on yourself since it's your first 5k. Just finishing it…

I never even considered this before! I just Googled what you suggested, and I'm intrigued. Maybe working out too much has been my problem with not losing much weight. In the past, I upped my calories (as practically everyone on this site suggests), and I gained weight. Very interesting stuff. I will look into it more.…

I believe whole milk is 2%, reduced fat is 1%, and skim (more commonly known as 'fat free' nowadays') is 0%. I agree with you about Hershey bars. Sometimes they are just kind of flat tasting to me if that makes sense. But I love chocolate especially dark, so I wouldn't hate you if you gave me some. Favorite candy would…

Congrats on getting to where you are today! Remember, everyone is at the gym to better themselves...you're no different. You will get a tour of the gym, and that should help you feel more at ease. What I've done is go to the same few machines for a while, and gradually add another machine/workout as time goes on instead of…

You didn't train for a 5k? That's why you're so sore. Your body isn't used to you running so much. I just started running this year, and train before each 5k even though I regularly run. I don't get sore after running. I also do some strength training, and get sore (the good kind) from it. If I'm sore from that, I will…

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Made me dinner of pierogies & corned beef! :)

Most vinagrettes are typically the healthier choice to go with. When I'm at a restaurant, I'll order a vinagrette on the side when I can't read the nutrition labels. Since you're more of a fruit fan, I'd suggest going with something like a raspberry vinagrette. A little bit goes a long way since it's really thin...and it…

Don't get discouraged! You can do it! I just started running one year ago, and I've done 3 5k's in that time. There's no reason you can't do the same. I was NEVER a runner, and got out of breath doing some of the simplest things, even as a kid. First thing you need to do, if you haven't already, is go to a running store.…

I have the FitBit Zip (smaller/cheaper/simpler one), and it came with a little device that you keep plugged into your computer's USB port. Whenever I'm near my computer, it syncs up, so I can see how many steps I've taken and calories I've burned so far in the day. Not sure how the other models work, but I know you can…

Yes! And if someone still tries to talk to you, whatever you do, don't pull them out. Or pretend you don't understand English. That could be fun. I would find it annoying if someone tried correcting me at the gym too. If I'm not sure how to do an exercise, I usually ask a trainer or I use the trusty internet to find out.…

Wow, this is all super helpful! Thank you everyone for the responses. I look forward to putting this all to use. :)

Hi! If you want to lose weight steadily, you don't want to do anything drastic. Basically 1200 calories is the absolute lowest amount of calories MOST reputable health sites, gurus, etc. will advise you to have. Because of your current weight and the fact that you work out 6 days a week (go you!), you can actually afford…

Good for you! That is so awesome you're doing a marathon!! I did my first two 5ks this year, and I ran the entire way for one (the first one) of them. I could probably jog for around 40 minutes or maybe a little less now that I've been running less often. Note that I said 'jog.' If a bear were chasing me, I'd want to go as…

I would say breakfast foods like chocolate chip waffles with whipped cream and syrup! I love that kind of stuff, but can only have a very small amount when I'm being health conscious. :)

I'm married, and I usually keep both of my rings on at the gym just because they don't bother me if I'm on the treadmill or elliptical. However, if I know I'll be doing weights, I do not wear them. That's not because they slip off, but rather when I'm gripping tightly and pulling weights, I feel an added pressure/tightness…