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I started running this month. By running I mean run/walk intervals. I will probably always do the interval method when running. My running interval is already longer than it was in the beginning.

It works when you lose it! Be honest with yourself!

To be honest, I had to stop looking at it as a contest with others. When you have a kidney disease like PKD, you know that you will always have a rounded stomach no matter how much weight you lose. As I have lost weight, my stomach actually looks bigger. Apparently my fat was disguising my huge kidneys. I have even had…

Count me in. Andrea

1/8/13 255.4 A loss of 5.6 pounds this week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Andrea

Wow! What a great story! Keep up the good work!

Hello all. Monday morning seemed to happen far too early today, lol. I sure hope today is better than yesterday. Will chat more later. Need to get this show on the road. Andrea

I peaked at my weight early because I needed a happy moment after a rough week. I'm looking forward to seeing what it says on Tuesday!

Wow! Congrats!

I'll send a friend request. I'm also losing for my health.

Sending a friend request. Sounds like we will get along great. We homeschool our two kiddos.

I'd say those count Wraiythe. Are you on mess for your blood pressure yet?

I'm going to open a thread each week for those of us with chronic health conditions. I love the idea of weekly challenges both fitness and nutrition based. Some ideas...eating the rainbow daily (veggie/fruit consumption), getting enough water, exercise levels, trying new exercises, new foods week, etc.

Happy Friday everyone! I have lots of catching up to do around the house this weekend. I'm hoping to have at least the main living areas back to normal after the holiday craziness.

I'm planning to walk/jog the Color Run. I decided to use this plan earlier today. It will well planned out.

I took measurements for the first time yesterday. I have already lost some weight, but I want to be able to track the difference losing weight has on my body. I haven't decided how often I will update those measurements yet.

Good idea Eternity365, but I wasn't the one that posted about that. :) As a side note, I did aqua aerobics last year and enjoyed it. The class schedule changed and I stopped going. I really should check the schedule again since I'm recommitted to exercising on a regular basis. I love lounging in a hot tub, but I can't do…

Fill up your water bottle and keep it with you. Sip throughout the day.

Yeah, more people posting! It is nice to get to know others who are dealing with health issues in addition to trying to lose weight. I am going to see the renal dietitian again soon. After that visit I will be updating my food diary with my new goals. I haven't customized my goals in my diary yet because I knew they would…

Yoga is also a good way to tone your legs.

I think a different thread for each day would be a good idea. My hubby is at work and both of my kiddos are still sleeping. I'm enjoying the quiet before the craziness of our day begins.

Try spices other than salt. You could also try Mrs Dash if you don't want to experiment with your own spice combos.

I knew I wouldnt be the only one in the group with a chronic health condition. It is nice to meet you. I look forward to chatting with you more.

Today I did yoga.

My hubby ordered me one today! He said he was tired of waiting on me to make the decision, lol. Can't wait to get it.

I forgot to add that the reason I choose not to sign up again this time is because a lot of the foods that I'm eating are mostly zero or very low point foods since I'm going more veggie. It just didn't seem like it would work well for me.

I plan to weigh once a week. I have a kidney disease, so if I weighed daily I would become frustrated easily. I can retain quite a bit of fluid over the course of a day.

Great job! I love the idea of walking the distance between cities. I must come up with a goal for me like that.

My name is Andrea. I will be walking the Color Run for the first time this year. I'm looking forward to it.

I have done WW a few times over the years. I had considered joining again, but have decided against it. In the past I would still eat fast food because it was within my points range. I decided to make total lifestyle changes and focus on healthy cooking. I feel that MFP will help me achieve those goals better.