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This is what I do. I keep track of the pace I run at, since the calorie burn in the MFP "Exercise" tab is differerent for what speed you're running at (10 minute mile, etc.) It's a guesstimate, I know, but hey... As long as it's close I'm not going to obsess over it.

I have bigger things to worry about than Deh Ebil Dietz Zodaz. Hell, I'm gonna die of something eventually. If I worry about all the incremental ways it might happen I'll be miserable. I like Diet Coke, the taste, the caffiene, etc. I'm more focused on life changes in diet and exercise that have an appreciable impact. But…

Yeah, Week 1 is tough. Around week 3 it started getting easier (less sore muscles, less huffing and puffing) I just finished week 5 and the 22 minute run I finished left me feeling good and pretty pleased with my progression. Go for it, the C25K plan really does work...

My "high" hits about halfway through my run... I feel better, things "click" and all of a sudden I slide into my groove. Even better is the feelings of accomplishment and self-worth that come from exercising regularly and seeing how fit I'm becoming. Weight loss coupled with regular exercise coupled with feeling better…

If it were me, I'd go to a running store and get your stride assessed (pronation, form, etc.) and have them recommend a set of running shoes that fit you. Good shoes makes running more fun, less painful, and isn't a huge investment. It's a lot easier to stick with the program when you're not injured or hurting.

I feel for you. I went in for my yearly physical, psyched up. I'd dropped 26 lbs, was starting the C25K program, and just dropped two pants sizes. My doctor said good job, now lose the other 10. Almost verbatim those words. Some stellar bedside manner going on there. I brushed it off, but my wife wanted to drive back to…

I enter total running time and then enter total walking time. Starting out, a 12 minute mile would be a safe "slow jog" assumption. You might be able to back into it by checking heartrate after each interval to figure out your average rate for some calcs... I'm not that obsessive though. As long as I'm out there hoofing…

My go-to "fill me up" food is whole wheat pita bread. There's a brand I prefer called "Best Pita" that is 80 calories per and has a boatload of fiber and good amount of protein in it. I tend to snack on it and keep it in my laptop bag in case I get hungry at work.

This. Exercise can be a cathartic outlet for a lot of emotional energy. Just be careful you don't overdo it while you're channeling the rage and hurt into making your body more awesome than it already was.

Every other day. One poster on here previously related "Your rest days are as important as your running days..." and I find that true. The C25K program is designed to incrementally get you ready to run, as you're building cardiovascular, muscle, tendon, and mental capability needed for safe and healthy running for a long…

Mine was pretty innocuous... I hit 40 and slowly watched my weight creep up over the next few months. When my pants started getting a little tight, I sat down and thought about it a bit. I realized I knew somewhere between zip and nada about weight loss, calories, how much protien to eat, etc... I figured "Hey, if I have…

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I'd recommend looking at the amount of fiber you're consuming as well. That has a big role in making me feel "full" for meals. It can also guide you toward healthy choices... I'll echo the "more vegetables" sentiment. I try to work in a salad or two during the week just to add variety and also to give me a little margin…

This. Before I started, I went to a local running store that specialized in shoe fitting. They assessed my gait and I discovered I have medium pronation. Based on this, they pulled out three different brands of running shoes and I picked the one that felt the best to run in. It was interesting, since I wouldn't have picked…

I'm almost in the same point in my C25K journey. People have recommended frequently to take your time and don't over-do it. Rest days are there to help your body recover and you need to ease into the stress and demands you're putting on your joints, muscles, tendons, and bones. I have to consciously fight the urge to run…

Thanks, I figured it was something along those lines. I'll just stay on course and keep drinking water.

This. I just finished week 2 and I'm struggling to hold myself back from running more. I ran in college recreationally and getting started again 20 years later is a true joy. The workouts are great, I'm not suffering with the progressive interval training this plan recommends, and it's so much fun to be out pounding the…

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I swear by PG Tips in the morning and Typhoo decaf in the afternoons...

For me it's pretty simple. I have an el-cheapo Mr. Coffee drip maker at the office (4-cups). The "secret" is that I have a good coffee grinder (blade type) and I have found that ShopRite (local supermarket) Whole Bean coffee is not too shabby. I grind beans every morning for coffee and fresh ground coffee I find is vastly…

I snack almost entirely on carrots. They are filling, have good nutrition content, and *feel* like I'm actually eating something. 100 calorie "snack packs" are a joke for me, they just tease my appetite. :tongue: