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I'm ready for Book #9. Can't wait to find out how the story continues. Enjoy Book #8.

The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny. I quite enjoy this series and look forward to the new book each year.

I finished my last two books and enjoyed both. I've now started The Last Camel Died At Noon by Elizabeth Peters. It's the sixth book in the Amelia Peabody series. Catfish_Fan, I understand the appeal of light, easy, fun reads. They are "feel good" reads. nossmf, good luck on your second book!

I'm currently reading Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari, which is very interesting. For lighter moments, I'm reading Hamnet & Judith by Maggie O'Farrell.

I have only read one book by Neal Stephenson and that was The Rise And Fall of D.O.D.O. I highly recommend that one. One day, I'll read another by Stephenson. I'm currently reading an Amelia Peabody mystery, The Deeds of the Disturber. It's light and fun. Just what is needed on these hot days.

Sounds like a fun trip to plan. Years ago, I would join 5Ks and walk them with friends. None of us were runners but walkers are welcome and it was a fun time. Now I run and I don't enter races. LOL. I'm a solo runner, it turns out.

I use the MFP database for sushi and choose an option that seems reasonable (usually a middle or higher calorie option). Salmon sashimi, for example, is listed at 41 calories a slice. Avocado roll is about 125 calories for 4 slices. It may not be exact but it'll be close enough for one day of tracking.

I'm a 5-7 kilometer runner. That's about my distance level. I'm consistent, slow and enjoy the runs. If you'd like to be running buddies, add me.

1200 calories is quite low for most people. Have you put an aggressive weight loss goal into MFP to get that number? Is 1200 what MFP gave you as a calorie goal? Are you weighing and recording your food? Are you "eating back" your exercise calories? Ooph.....a bottle of wine must be around 500 calories or more. That…

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Good advice above I hope you find something above to help you continue running. 1. Shoes - get a pair fit to your gait and needs. If that can't be done now, get a cushioned pair of new shoes but get a fitted pair once things are back to normal. 2. Use a program such as C25K, which will start you with short running…

I've been avoiding narrow trails and busy streets. I've been keeping to the residential streets and parks. I have not has a problem with social distancing at all. Walkers, bikers and joggers are aware and watching and keeping their distance. People make an effort to ensure that everyone, including themselves, have the…

Agreed: red face doesn't go away. I still get red face from running after all these years.

Keep trying. I was in my 50s when I started C25K. I'd never run before and was not in good physical condition either. You can do this. Just take it slow but be consistent and run 3 times a week.

How old are your shoes? Old shoes give no support to knees and can cause them to be sore. If possible, get a pair of shoes fit for your feet as everyone runs slightly different and the shoe can correct how your foot lands, making it easier on legs & knees. A Running Store will be able to determine which shoe you need. When…

Welcome to running! I completed C25K about 7-8 years ago and am still running. I was so out of shape when I started and, like you, had difficulty getting through the run times. You can do it. Take it really slow. You'll feel like you are running too slow. There is no such thing. Super slow running will see you through and…

Like LoKoMi, I weighed and measured the recipes we eat regularily and logged them in the Recipe tab. I use that for logging whenever we have that recipe, even knowing that the weights won't match exactly; they'll be close enough. If your weekly meals are fairly standard, you can log the recipes one week and use that from…

Socializing can be difficult when watching what we eat. When I have special occasions or the Holidays are here, I go on maintenance for that day. I don't weigh food when others are around but do keep an eye on portion sizes, and skip dessert. When I get the chance, I log it all. It's good practice for when we go back on…

I agree with those who suggest "too much too soon". There should always be a rest day between running days. Also, don't increase your running distance too much. Move forward slowly. Shoes are important. A good Running Store will ensure you have the shoes that fit your gait. And wear is important. When my shoes wear out,…

Activity level is your average day with no added exercise. If you have a job where you sit down most of the time, put your activity level at sedentary. Add any intentional exercise in your exercise log and add that to your day. This will add calories to your food diary for the exercise. If you lift boxes at work every day…

I agree that running 2 days in a row isn't advisable. Perhaps try running 3x a week and slow down to a speed where you can speak short sentences while running. Increase your running time only when you are ready. Do you have a pair of old, worn sneakers. Look at the wear on the soles. If there is more wear on one side than…

"I could maintain the pace very well short term, but at a certain point, I had to push myself really hard to keep going." A sure sign that you're running too fast. "I was already jogging slower than a lot of people walk, so I didn't realistically think I could slow down any more without essentially just walking." This made…

This. Slow down. When you are running, you should feel comfortable (no panting). Panting = too fast. I have been running for years and still cannot run 5K in 30 minutes; nor will I ever, I'm sure. For some people this isn't an attainable pace. However, you can and will be able to run 5K in your own time. Don't pay…

This could be the issue. Are you reaching your daily caloire goal? If not, eat enough to reach that goal. These extra calories may be enough for you to comfortably make it through the evening and still lose weight.

I was in my mid-50s when I went through C25K as well. If you are healthy, your joints and knees will be fine. :smile: Have you had your feet fit for proper shoes? This is an amazing help and I recommend you have this done as soon as you can. Take an old pair of sneakers to the store with you so that they can check the wear…

Agree....see your doctor to ensure that everything is okay. Once you find out that it is, slow way, way down. You can run at the same pace as you walk. Speed will happen in time. The singing/speak a sentence test is good to keep you running at a reasonable pace.

I haven't used it myself as I haven't experiened chafing yet. However, many have mentioned Body Glide as being very effective for preventing chafing. Have you looked at this product?

Prepare yourself to be on Maintenance while on vacation. Use this time as a practice for when you truly are maintaining and not weighing everything. Make sensible choices and keep an eye on portion sizes. Meat = the size of your palm. Vegetables = half your plate. Starches/Carbs = no more than 1/4 of your plate. Keep…

This. In my teens I also worked in a bakery that let us eat whatever we wanted to while at work. At first, a total free-for-all. Everything was delicious. After a while, nothing appealed on a daily basis; just occasionally. Now, 40 years later, the same applies. The sweets I eat are mostly controlled and I don't have big…

Do you mean the spinach & feta chicken sausages that Costo has? I enjoy those as well. They are under 200 cals but I can't remember the exact amount.