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WTD - 11.5 miles MTD - 18 miles of 50 mile Getting better -- slow and steady wins the race!

Oh I am definitely going to check that out!

It is definitely a great story -- even if you don't get into the whole tiny-weeny sandals/barefoot running thing (I didn't). Loved it!

I noticed that it takes the cardiovascular system a bit of time to adjust to running at temps below 50. The first couple of runs I found my chest/throat would hurt if I hadn't been running lately. But by the third or fourth my body seemed to adapt and I could breathe. The coldest I've run in is probably around 30 with…

WTD: 6.5 miles MTD: 6.5 miles of 50 mile goal I've gotta pick up the pace!

Did any of y'all see the whole "conversation" (read: controversy) during the fall when the current Surgeon General made a plea to women to start worrying more about their health than their hair? I think it started as an African-American hair conversation but then it became clear that it's an every-woman problem. It was in…

Oh I was wondering how Zombies, Run! is. Seems awesome but I am way too cheap to pay $8 for an android app. You might want to consider another program that assumes you can run a bit like the Hal Higdon 5K Training Program or start on Week 5 or 6 of Jeff Galloway's 5K program. The mental battle is really the worst. The…

I would like to join the challenge. My mileage goal for July is 50 miles.

I am running my first half in October. Anyone can feel free to add me! I can use all of the accountability and support that I can get and I'm more than willing to give it as well. :-)

^^ This! Every time!

The internet claims that during PMS your body actually burns anywhere from 100 to 300 more calories than usual -- think about it: our TOM is work and so metabolism gets a temporary boost. The best way to fight cravings is probably to go on the offensive and eat more high quality foods that burn more slowly (foods high in…

Lately I have been just browning my beef and then throwing whatever mixed veggies I have in the freezer (I particularly like the asian stir fry mixes and mixed peppers/onions) and then a tomato. For flavor I add a few tablespoons of salsa to taste. I realized lately that it has way less calories and sodium than hamburger…

Hilarious! Thanks for sharing! :-) Zombie apocalypse is a serious threat in these times.

So a few things. 1. As everyone said above muscle is simply more dense than fat. So a 1 lb blob of fat looks bigger than a 1 lb blob of muscle in the same that a 1 lb pile of feathers looks bigger than a 1 lb chunk of steel. Personally, I think that keeping your body fat percentage and inches low makes more sense for…

Wow! What a difference in the way the shirt fits! But honestly, you look great in both.

What's your name? Kristin Where do you live? Connecticut What are your food vices/ cheats? OMG COOKIES!! What do you think is holding you back from being in your TOP shape? Not being active enough. What's your favorite exercise? Lifting weights What exercise would you like to try this year? Maybe kickboxing. What is your…

Great job! Half the battle (on the track and in life) is in the mind and you are definitely in the right frame of mind to meet and beat all of your goals. Congratulations!

I am studying for the bar exam as well. I am not a candy bar addict but I am a serious cookie addict -- I have been known to leave my house at 11pm when I finish an outline and walk to Insomnia Cookies to reward myself with a warm fresh baked 300 calorie chocolate chip cookie. Here is what I have done that has drastically…

I have been on the typical lose one pound per week thing for the first month of Barbri and it is killing me. I am lowering down to losing half a pound per week (just to ensure I don't actually GAIN) and stepping up my exercise to at least an hour a day. The exercise helps with the stress. The additional calories help keep…

Cookies!! I have a problem. But I love them so much.

^^ This. Also I think that you should never be eating less than 1200 calories. Not everyone on MFP likes to eat back their workout calories (heaven knows that I do) and I think that is generally fine but eating less than 1200 calories is just not healthy. Your body needs this basic level of carbs, fat and protein to carry…

I never start my workout before I down at least one, if not two, glasses of water because I tend to get dehydrated often as well (and I sweat like crazy). I down the first one right after I hop out of bed/brush teeth. I don't want to chug them so I give myself about half an hour to get through the second one. I know it…

Hey Everyone. My name is Kristin and I'm 26. Just finished law school and I'm studying for the Connecticut bar exam this summer! I've been back and forth on fitness and I've decided that now as I'm starting my career it's the time for me to focus and really build healthy habits for life and a body that'll last. Great to…

I just graduated from law school and I'm studying for the Connecticut bar exam now. Definitely keeps me busy. I start work as a lawyer in the fall and I'm really excited but worried about staying active once I'm working all of those grueling hours.

Just finished grad school and now I'm studying for the bar. So this time school is NOT out for the summer!

What an inspiration. Congratulations!!

I'm 26. Anyone can feel free to add me too!! The more motivators the merrier. :-)

I weigh in every Tuesday morning. Same thought process as cfieds above.

I'm in the club. My main issue is I have been losing half of it and then gaining it back PLUS 2 or 3 lbs (this has happened 3 times) because I get busy or distracted. I want to lose ALL of it and then make an active maintenance plan. This time my goal is to lose 20 lbs but since I was 5 lbs heavier than I was when I first…