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Thanks, guys! Yes, wk 4 is a bit evil. I think it's one of those turning point weeks. For me, I decided to repeat week 3 to build my endurance a little longer and then afterward wk 4 wasn't a problem. That was kind of my philosophy going along...to feel pretty solid before I moved on---although I did push through some days…

Congrats! That's awesome that you pushed through. Just know that it's also o.k. to repeat a week when you feel you need it. I did week 3 two times before I moved on to week 4. I completed C25k the end of 2012 and now I'm running 4-5 miles straight! I still have loads of room for growth, but I'm actually enjoying running…

What a coincidence! DC Rainmaker is my best friend, too! Funny, I got my Garmin F70 mostly based off of his review. I have no idea how accurate the whole calorie part is, but I sure am enjoying geeking out to all the HRM statistics I can upload. Really interesting article. Thanks for posting.

I don't think I'm quite there yet, but I think yesterday was a big turning point for me. I was running a bunch of laps around a park I often go to and I normally feel like a total slow-poke----but this time there were several groups of runners, much younger than I am and seemingly fairly avid runners---and while they were…

On the Post Punk Kitchen website, I just found a list of her recipes with nutritional yeast in them. Haven't made any of these, but her recipes are usually really good. http://www.theppk.com/?s=nutritional+yeast

Nutritional yeast also works great in sauces - mixed with a non-dairy milk and spices. This mac & "cheese" recipe is a good example of how it can be used in a sauce. I like it a lot, though I don't add the spicy stuff to it and I use plain mustard. cheese, peas, and pasta ---…

I often eat, peanut butter (higher in fat, but a healthy fat), almonds/walnuts, Ezekiel bread (whole grain), whole grain pasta, black and pinto beans (lots of burritos), tofu, tempeh, and sometimes the pre-packaged stuff (veggie burgers, veggie meatballs, veggie sausage). I usually have no problem meeting my protein needs.

I second REI---excellent quality (can be pricey, but they also have good sale prices). A major department store such as Macy's would have a variety of exercise clothes at varying prices. I will often shop at the discount stores (Ross, TJMaxx, Nordstrom Rack) and sometimes will find good bargains on name brands. Nordstrom…

I'm trying to figure out what to get too. Debating between Polar and Garmin. Found this link on the Polar site that lets you compare Polar models: http://www.polarusa.com/us-en/products/compare?product1=23349

Like josiereside, I also recommend the C25K program. Helps you gradually build up endurance without having to kill yourself along the way. To track distance/speed/time I use the Map My Run app on my smartphone.

I second the taco/burrito bar idea. Also pasta with marinara & veggies with garlic bread & a side salad. Optional: add meatless meatballs or crumbled veggie burgers to the sauce. Pasta would also work well alongside the pizza.

I don't know how good this cookbook is, but I saw the author on a talk show a few years ago....& in order to help get her kids to eat healthier foods she would puree vegetables & sort of hide them in her recipes. (like pureed cauliflower put in mac & cheese). Here's a link:…

I really like the recipes @ Happy Healthy Life: http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/ Most of her recipes are fairly easy to make. I love her vegan cheese, peas, & pasta. I usually add steamed broccoli & meatless meatballs to it & use plain mustard with no maple syrup or spicy seasonings.…

Hahaha....love the title of your post. You look fantastic! A great accomplishment like this should be accompanied by a big smile :)

Thanks for the PPK post. Love her stuff. Gonna try some of those recipes. BTW I make the tofurky roast every year & it's always a hit with my family.

While I was doing it (I ran outdoors), I really didn't carefully track my speed. I was more concerned about pacing myself at a comfortable pace (even if it felt really slow to me at times) so I could complete the longer runs without burning myself out. Occasionally, I'd sprint toward the last few minutes of a run (just so…

This Domino's pizza topping calculator might be helpful for a guesstimate: https://order.dominos.com/en/pages/content/nutritional/cal-o-meter.jsp

You're welcome :) Here's another resource: The Chloe's Kitchen vegan cookbook is completely non-dairy and also gives suggestions for gluten-free substitutions on most of the recipes. I've only made one of the recipes so far & it was really tasty. Chloe's Kitchen: 125 Easy, Delicious Recipes for Making the Food You Love the…

The Gluten Free Goddess website is a wonderful resource for recipes. Many of her recipes are vegetarian or vegan. http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/p/vegan-vegetarian.html