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If you think that would work best for you, then you should do it! :)

I did it! Started C25K in July and ran my first 5k Sept 27! My time was 47 min, I think. Not great but I'm so happy I was able to do it at all. Six months ago, if someone had told me I'd be running a 5k in 6 months, I would've thought they were out of their mind. Now I'm getting ready for the next one on 10/18. And my 7 yr…

After my 1st month I posted almost exactly the same thing as the original post. It was so discouraging! I wanted to give up. But I didn't. The key is persistence. I started in November and still haven't lost any weight but I'm not sweatin' it. I feel better than I would if I kept eating what I was before. I figure I'll…

It is tough but novices can do it. I'm proof of that! :smile:

I did it 5 times then went out of town and lost motivation. Gonna start over this week. I found that drinking a protein shake right after working out kept me from being sore. I didn't drink one after the 2nd day and OMG! I could barely move! So, my advice is have protein shake ready to go. If you find that's just too…

Bump!

I just don't understand the whole *expensive wedding* thing. Seems to me that the wedding money could be better spent on a down payment for a house, put into retirement or kid's college fund, or just save it. Why go into debt for a wedding? Or, if you're not going into debt, that's still ALOT of money that I think could be…

Here's some info! I really want to try this. http://www.windowfarms.org/

Any of you guys doing the Scale Back Alabama?

I say go out for drinks with her and bring your fiance. I have guy friends and my guy has girl friends. He's friends with his ex's as I am with some of mine and it's not a big deal at all. We're friends with each other's ex's. We can all hang out together. We've been together 3 yrs and 40ish yrs old. I have a 4 yr old and…

I'm in Huntsville, AL. Roll Tide! :drinker:

The magic button is...... PERSISTENCE! Keep eating healthy, keep logging it and keep working out. I've been at this since November and haven't lost any weight yet. I just keep learning new ways to do better and I'm just going to keep doing it. I figure some weight has to drop eventually. I've stopped looking at the scale…

Open invitation for all you Hitchiker Guide people to please friend me! :flowerforyou:

No. Never have, skinny or fat. When I was pregnant, of course I wanted my baby girl to be healthy first and second was to NOT look like me. She's came out looking just like me... but a cute version.

A tip if you're sore from the 30DS: I never work out so starting the 30DS was huge for me. I started it 1 week ago and had every intention of doing it everyday but I didn't. I did it 4 out of 7 days. The first day, I drank a protein smoothie and even though I *did* feel like I'd worked out, I didn't hurt too bad. The 2nd…

Thanks, guys! I didn't even realize in my internet research that it doesn't track calories. Whew! Glad I checked with you guys first! :flowerforyou:

Awesome ideas! You guys have some fancy convenience stores, tho! Sometimes I'll need to grab a snack between classes and there's an old, country convenience store right beside campus. I got a Kashi bar last week, which was pretty good. Got a bag of trail mix one day that was yummy and not too bad. I was just looking for…

I've tried the salads many times and I just don't like them. Today I went and had a 6" Turkey melt (no bacon) on white, with tomatos, grn peppers, red onions, black olives, jalpenos and brown mustard. 350 or so cals? I'll have to check. Not bad for eating out. I was between classes and it was the only option besides a…

I teared up watching it on the news tonight. I didn't know her and I don't know you but my heart hurts for you and her family. It's... just ... so... sad. I'm so sorry. {hug}

Stewie from Family Guy. Or maybe Homer Simpson. :laugh:

It really is. It's going to be a dinner every week for me from now on! Be sure to use extra firm tofu. Someone said to freeze it first then let it thaw for 3 hours but I didn't have time to do that. I took someone else's tip and after squeezing out the water and slicing it, I baked it until it was starting to turn golden…

I just finished Day 2 this morning. You guys are keeping me motivated!

I thought it was hilarious! I totally get the sarcasm. My child's dad is a deadbeat. I've heard deadbeats say that "my ex *better* be spending every penny of child support money on the kid!". Or, "I'll buy the kid whatever he/she needs instead of paying child support to make sure you're spending the money on the kid!". The…

I'm so proud of you! Your story brought happy tears to my eyes. You have inspired me!

I just got the dvds yesterday. I was going to start this morning but put it off. Tomorrow morning for sure! The before and after pics I've seen on here is what got me to buy them. I read some reviews of people getting bored with it, but then said if you switch up between levels 1, 2, & 3 (beginner level on the others) that…

I've been taking Campbell's Select Harvest Lite soups in microwave bowls. Or a sandwich using either Healthy Life bread with Omega 3 and flaxseed or Nature's Own 100% whole grain sandwich rounds, with 1 portion size of Tyson's Grilled & Ready chicken and whatever veggies I think would be good on it. I'm looking for more…

Alot of common answers! I also say, makes me laugh, confidence, kindness and smart. After that, likes good beer, good food, football, going to hippie-jamband concerts, disc golf, and has a job and a car. But first is the stuff about being funny, confident and nice! :)

Mine was set to public and I changed it yesterday to private. A few weeks ago, I wasn't losing weight and was very discouraged. I wanted to vent and stated just that, as well as that I didn't want advice; I just wanted to vent. I got blasted for everything WRONG with my food diary. Nothing said about the good things. I…

Roll Tide!!! :bigsmile: