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I LOVE YOU ALL!!! Thanks for the supportive responses and sharing how you have been working it! Thanks especially for the suggestion of the app for my android.... that is exactly what I was looking for and it worked perfectly! I just completed W1D1... WooHOO!!!!

I DID IT!!!!! WooHOO!!!!

so glad I found this post and this group.... this feels super supportive which is exactly what I'm looking for. I'm not a runner, have never been and am going to start this today! I think the insights everyone is sharing is fantastic... thank you! So are we coming back to this thread or checking in with each other anywhere?

Thanks for the input... I'm definitely going to start the program and am very excited about it. :glasses: A question for those of you doing or having done the c25k program... what method(s) do you use to help you keep track of the time and when it's ready to move from walking to running, etc? I've never really worked out…

absolutely agree.... !

Congratulations and thanks for sharing your story... your transformation is incredible. Congrats, too, on finding the love of your life here... how fun is that?!

here's some fun blogs with great vegan recipes: http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2010/12/top-25-vegan-recipes-of-2010-year-in.html http://vegweb.com/ http://www.vegancoach.com/vegan-recipes.html

ditto.... don't get sucked in. Their values are learned at home.

I have followed up with a couple companies regarding that disclaimer and both told me that it was because the food was processed in a facility that also processed dairy items, therefore there may be residual.

it's the processed sugars that are the enemy of the body causing all kinds of problems not the least of which is inflammation.... whole foods (fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds) are always a good choice. And while you don't want to go overboard, our bodies do require some good fats (think avocados, coconut oil) in order to…

Hi there... not exactly weigh loss blogs, but in case you haven't already, you may want to check out these books: Crazy Sexy Diet by Kris Carr Eat to LIve by Dr Joel Fuhrman and many like Skinny ***** although it didn't resonate with me personally.

I think there are a lot of different ideas/definitions floating about on this topic... not sure why it matters to determine levels of etc... at the end of the day, a person CAN eat whatever they want and find it somewhat amusing all the various terms that have come into existence to explain it all.... one of the most…

love it too

well done, you! thanks so much for sharing your journey!

Thanks for the insight and congratulations on completing this...! I'm definitely motivated by you and Lee (above) and am going to do this program.

Congrats... can't wait to join you!

Thanks for the responses!

If there were nothing holding you back, not your weight, not obligations or responsibilities, not money... what would you do? what brings you joy? listen to your heart and not what you think others think you should be doing... for me, depending on time and mood I like creating art (mixed media), riding my bike, reading,…

fantastic.... so awesome... thank you so much for sharing! you look amazing!

YAY! I'm thinking about doing the c25k a try... after I drop down a bit more... my knees... lol.... but I so want to run.....thanks for the inspiration!

wow. just wow. and the fact that you've done all this in 9 mos??? Gives me such inspiration. your transformation is incredible. thank you for sharing!

you're doing great and it's so great to see your transformation. thanks for the share.

great job.... great sharing.... it's a good success to hang onto when you are faced with future challenges! Well done!

very inspirational... It is fun to think about where I will be in 6 mos! You look fantastic! thanks for sharing.

a few good plant sources for protein include hemp seed, quinoa (which you can actually cook up like a hot b'fast cereal and season the same way), lentils.

Gorgeous... thanks for sharing your transformation! and I agree... you were beautiful before and now you're smokin'!

I stumbled my way into vegetarian/vegan almost 13 years ago... once I found my way there I started exploring and researching... you may want to read Diet for a New America by John Robbins or Crazy Sexy Diet by Kris Carr ... just remember, it's not a religion, it's a lifestyle choice. ; ) Good Luck and feel free to friend…

^^^^ ditto ^^^^

so beautiful.... and amazing.... you look like a different person.

Hi Lee.... nope, you're not too heavy... I'm 220 and ride just fine... some things to consider: is the bike set up for you? A good fit is key to a good ride. Bike shops will help with that and hopefully you have one close to where you live. Don't let them intimidate you. Any bike shop worth their salt will be happy to help…