jekissa729

Great photos!! That is amazing:)

I usually eat a bowl of cereal or a Clif Bar and a bottle of water about an hour before running, then have some Gatorade prime about 15 minutes before running. If I'm running more than 7 miles, I'll have a Gu or PowerBar energy gel. I almost never drink water while I'm running, which I'm not sure if the best idea. I will…

I agree with the above. Chocolate milk is awesome for recovery! Before I run (just finished a half marathon), I usually eat a Clif Bar, a bottle of water, and a Gatorade Prime. After I run, I drink Gatorade and water to restore electrolytes and will have a whey protein shake (chocolate). Running usually curbs my appetite…

Thanks! I also wondered that. That is a great accomplishment!! Congratulations!

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That's awesome!! Way to go! Once you do run outside, you probably won't be able to get back on the dreadmill! At least, that's what I have found.

I usually do 3 days a week of running and am trying to incorporate some strength training into the off days now.

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Also, a large part of running is mental. Probably at least 50% mental. I usually do a check- "Am I in pain? No. Ok, keep going!" I like to use Runkeeper to track my pace and distance to try to improve.

I started the couch to 5 k in May and just finished running my first half marathon! The problem that I had with running in the past was pacing myself. I would try to run too fast and would end up with shin splints. I started running at a pace of about 12 min/mile and am now at 10:30 min/mile. Maybe you are trying to run…

Great success story!! Williamsport...here he comes!

Sometimes you will notice a change in the way your clothes fit (looser) before you notice a change in the scale. I usually only weigh myself once a week, same time each day.

I eat a bowl of cereal everyday for breakfast. On days that I run, I eat a Clif Bar. Sometimes, on the weekend I will eat eggs but for the most part...always cereal around 6 am. Then I have a snack around 10 (usually fruit or greek yogurt).

MM...love dark chocolate! So satisfying. I like it plain, chocolate covered pretzels, dark chocolate dipped fruit, dark chocolate raisins, dark chocolate cereal, eat it in my yogurt...(and the list goes on). I probably eat it everyday!

^^^This!!^^^

I love GU! I'll use them after every 45 minutes or so of running.

Awesome job!! You should be very proud of yourself and I'm sure your family is also proud!!

I usually drink whey protein which has about 140 mg of calcium mixed with nonfat milk w/vitamin A & D (more calcium) after I run.

Feel free to add me...I am one pound away from switching to maintenance!! Yay!! I also run:)

That's awesome!! You should be very proud of your accomplishment!!

Curry!! I'm obsessed! Red, yellow, green...so good!!

Zumba! I take a Zumba toning class where you hold 2 pound weights and work on toning your arms, shoulders, abs, etc while having a good time dancing!!

Sounds like an awesome idea!! I would definitely watch it (especially if it's free)!!

Maybe they are having pizza and quick meals because they don't have time or want to take the effort to cook? Perhaps, you could step in and help with the grocery shopping and cooking?! Keep up the exercising!

You could totally do 15 pounds before Christmas!! I am aiming to maintain my weight through the holiday season (which is usually a problem for me bc I love food). Feel free to add me!

Way to go, Scott! Keep up the great work:)

Gorgeous face!

Ahh!! That part gave me nightmares for weeks!! "Be sure and tell 'em Large Marge sent ya!" (also shuddering)

Hi! You can add me if you like! I've been on MFP for over 60 days and always give positive feedback (try to daily). I'm also looking for new friends. I hope you are staying warm in NJ. I live in eastern pa so we just have power outages!.

Excellent idea^^ I think I will be stopping there tomorrow!