jenocelot

If I think of eating exercise calories back, it becomes a 'can I have this if I do that' game. It gets me all messed up. I lose and/or maintain best when I exercise LOTS and avoid junk, baked goods, white flour/white sugar. And I sometimes do well not tracking and just doing that. Whatever works for you!

Lunch size portion ravioli sounds smart. And get some exercise that day; a little extra if possible so you can ENJOY!

You didn't tell anyone? Geez. Where the heck did "Hey miss nutrition" come from!!?" I get that a lot, as, since I'm vegetarian, it is often assumed I'm a health freak. If I have a brownie around acquaintances the comments just don't stop --- mostly that I could eat twenty of them and not gain weight. Oh if they only knew…

Don't ask, don't tell...ha... People say stupid stuff sometimes. Maybe let it be fuel for you to keep at it, and one day they'll all be saying, "Wow! You look so slim and fit! You're pulling this thing off!" As long as you are doing this for you, not to hear the compliments, it will be a nice side effect. OK to have a…

Cute pic, Wendy! In regular world people call me the little thing, skinny b*#ch, etc. Several (overweight) people have told me they thought I was anorexic (lordy, NO) or bulimic (double NO) -- ...different standards. I am 5'2, highest was 122 which had me feeling bloated and bulging out of size 6 jeans. I', now 107 but…

I disliked oatmeal for years, and recently was at a breakfast restaurant, didn't want fatty eggs, etc, and thought how about it? Good stuff.!! Now oatmeal has become my favorite breakfast! Many above suggestions sound wonderful -- yum, blueberries! I like dried cherries and/or currants, and a touch of cinnamon. So quick…

I pretty much have a runner's body now after 10 months of serious running, along with a year of healthful (vegetarian) eating and tracking what I eat. Glad my boyfriend likes me thinner, because I like me thinner. He has never pressured me to change ANYthing about myself, and tells me (at 32A bra size) I have a "nice…

Corrie, look how happy everybody is for you! I sure am. I too couldn't imagine running 30 minutes straight, not even 5. Last february I started jogging a little, and by May I ran a 5k and won in my (late 40s) age group. I got so inspired and loved running so much, I completed a marathon in october. Just you wait, you'll be…

Vegetables, vegetables, vegetables. And exercise. : )

Love slipping on jeans that used to go up to my calves!!

Yes, absolutely, a year is plenty! I started running in March, and could hardly do a mile (out of breath) but Oct. 23rd ran first marathon and it was a blast! That's 8 1/2 months, with 4 mos. of actual marathon focus. 1.READ A LOT to learn about training -- and 16 weeks of serious marathon training, prior to that just…

This is why I don't post my running on the net -- you can, w garmin gps. Don't want my ex to know where I go running, alone, duuuh...he IS a stalker complete with order of protection against him. Fun to post pics but let's stay safe! Thanks for reminder.

You can do this. I completed first marathon late October, and only started running nine months before. Read books on it; listen to your body, do the work, and have a great time!! It has been such a meaningful and fun experience for this LONER who had actual FRIENDS there to see me run: Running has led to time alone with my…

Nothin' like running to make you appreciate being fully, wholly, completely prsent and ALIVE. Good for you. Look out, you may develop a passion for it...happened to me...

Go for it. new too.

I'm in! I can do 14 real pushups and would like to get to 20 by end of Nov. Without pausing, because I can do it with several pauses. Let's get stronger. I run, so the legs are in good shape, but upper body needs work. Can't do ONE pullup maybe that's next. Did 14 this morning andwill do again tonight. GO, everybody!