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not pushing yourself too hard is good advice. i find that i get really excited about running when i make new playlist with fun, upbeat songs. it feels really good when you reach goals you set for yourself and it motivates you to keep going. i started running in march at 220 pounds at 5' 4". I was running 3 miles at a time…

everyone has their trigger foods. i think it takes a good 6-8 weeks to change habbits once you notice a change in your body, it will be a big motivater for you not to want those things. it takes time to change life-long habbits, but you can do it!

everyone hits a stall in their weight loss. i did for 2 weeks. then i started losing again. as long as you are burning more calories then your consuming, you will lose weight!!! just give it time. ive read changing your workout will help get your weight loss started again. your body gets used to a certian exercise and kind…

anyone from chicago-land?? because Oberweise. any flavor. vanilla is my fav. :love:

i have the polar ft4. i just got an app on my phone called MapMyWalk and it has a calorie counter that is always within just a few calories of my HRM. and it was free. it also tracks your miles, your pace, and your routes you walk/jog. if youre a runner/walker this would be a great app!

also, i just got this app on my phone, MapMyWalk. it calculates distance, time, pace, and calories. i have an HRM and the calorie counter on this app is generaly the same as my HRM. and its a free app!!

couch 2 5K helpped me a lot! i swear, the moment i start jogging, i tell myself "there is no way im jogging 3 miles. ill stop after one" then i get to one and think "yeah, i got this!" im slow but i dont care. the point is to get the 3 miles in and ill work on time later. i felt so proud of myself when i did the 3 miles.…

thanks i reacted too soon :)

This site has helpped me so much! I hope it does the same for you. I have learned that the more I lose, the more it motivates me to keep going. I also have recently taken up running (well, jogging really at this point!) Im 5' 4" and weigh 213 and am doing 3 miles in 43 minutes!! and i love it!! Find some physical activity…

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i do the same i recently tried to refrain from weighing for 3 weeks and found i lost less weight in that time then when i weigh everyday. plus i have learned how different foods affect me, which is good to know! if it would drive you crazy to weigh every day then dont but if you realize weight fluctuates and just because…

sillyvalintin- i love your quote on your weight loss ticker!

go as much or as little as you want. if you make it like a chore, or something you "need" to do vs. something you WANT to do, you are more likely to give up on it. go when you need to de-stress or need some "me" time. set fitness goals that are attainable and will make you proud of yourself!! The key is to make it a…

what a difference 20 pounds makes!! great job!

when i was pregnant, i had a hard time with #4, so i totally get where you're coming from!! congratulations! there is nothing more motivating than your own progress!!!!

http://onceamonthmom.com/101-fall-freezer-meals/ there are a ton of healthy meals on this sight, and a lot of them are slow cooker!! i am a big fan of cooking once a month and freezing my meals so i dont have to cook every night. the slow cooker recipies are the easiest ones!

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IPA's are not necessarily darker beers. Most tend to be lighter in color. Adding water to beer (especially a craft beer) is so wrong! I am not a fan of IPA's but I do enjoy most craft beers, like a good stout or porter and I would rather not drink them than add water tho them!!!!

I just got an awesome recipe for mushroom kale lasagna rolls from skinneytaste.com.

for some reason, if i drink a few (or several) vodka and diet tonics i will drop a huge amount the next day. maybe give that a try :drinker: :happy:

^ last paragraph is me. not sure what i'm doing with quotes..........

i am trying to learn as much about this as i can without reading the book. 2 reasons- of course the book is going to tell me its great and not mention any drawbacks and 2nd, i don't want to pay for it! i am not a fan of fad diets and dont want to get stuck in one and end up gaining weight back. i lost 60 pounds in 6 months…

forget about the calories and have fun!!! it's one day and life is meant to be enjoyed!! i'm going to make tons of yummy food but i am getting some low calorie snack recipes from Hungry Girl and go to the gym extra long that morning. have fun!

Age: 29 Gender: f Married? happily Kids? 3yo and 8mo Goal weight: 1st 175 long term 125-145 Current weight: 231 Height: 5' 4" Favorite exercise: walking/jogging Least favorite exercise: anything weight training :( Pets? does my husband count??? Calorie goal: 1450 and eat back most exercise calories Special dietary needs:…

ps- 2 years ago i went from 247 to 186 in 6 months eating 1800 calories a day and exercising. (gained a lot back when i went from weight loss mode to pregnant!) so it is possible to eat more calories and lose a significant amount of weight. everyone is different!

i eat around 1500 calories a day and more if i exercise and am losing at about 1-2 pounds a week. i have about 80 pounds to lose so this calorie amount works for me. once i have less to lose, my calorie amount will have to decrease. everyone is different. as long as you have energy and your doctor gives the thumbs up, than…

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I go to the gym when my hubby comes home or do 30 day shred in the play room and lock the kids out!! The 30 day shred is only 20 minutes, so it's ideal for busy moms. before i got pregnant with my son, i would jog with my 1 1/2 year old in the stroller. That was my favorite!! I can't wait until it's nice again so I can go…

I drink vodka and diet tonic with a squeeze of lime. Yum!!