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And don't forget the obvious - muscle weighs more than fat! In that case, go by how your clothes are fitting, not the number on the scale. Good luck - you got this! :)

Don't give up! Lots of great suggestions here. I've done the C25K before. Decent shoes are important. Repeat weeks as necessary. Do you listen to music while you run? I find that helps a lot. The beat helps me keep my feet moving. I'd love to do it again, but I need to make some more changes. I have exercise-induced…

One word: asshats. Gyms exist for everyone to use. Love the t-shirts in an earlier post! And I love that you're wanting to show your kids - and they want to know - how to lift. Sadly, I haven't lifted since high school (I ran track and cross country) and that's pushing 35 years. I avoid gyms for the very reason you ran…

Anyone who thinks I'm giving up my Diet Dew is bat-doody crazy. Ranks right up there with my coffee.

I have a Fitbit Charge and now that I've gotten more serious about getting healthier, I'm loving it. I know some people want the HR monitor, but I don't consider that a necessity. The Charge also tracks sleep, which has been interesting for me. The new model that @rsclause mentioned doesn't track floors (stairs), which is…

I think you look great! Is there a particular item of clothing that you want to be able to wear, but won't/can't until you've reached your goal? I want a pair of black leather jeans. But I'm not putting the money into them until I'm where I want to be size-wise. So I have pictures of me when I started this weight-loss…

Right now, I do Zumba once a week. I love my instructor and she's actually going to record 2 or 3 routines for me to do at home. At class, there's a range of shapes, sizes, and fitness levels; I'm one of the older people in the class and can't do some of the hi-i kicking through a whole class (arthroscopic surgery on left…

It's actually not a shock to me, but it's Girl Scout cookie season - I can only partially resist. I love, love, love Thin Mints and Lemonades! A serving of Thin Mints is 4 cookies at 160 calories. Who in the hell eats just 4 Thin Mint cookies??? I personally still think there are two servings in a box (there are 2 sleeves…

*sigh* As usual, I just can't keep up with all of you ladies! I did a LOT of skimming, so I'm sure I missed a great deal. Kelly - I'm so very sorry for the loss of your sister. I lost my younger brother - and only sibling - way back in 1988. He was 18 and I was 23. He was a hemophiliac and got caught up in the beginning of…

Marcelyn - I wish I had gone to Philmont. I was worried I wouldn't be able to do it, considering my weight, asthma, etc. Then I go off and hit the Boundary Waters! Ended up with knee surgery after that one. Still worth it!

Wow! It's February already - where the heck did January go??? I never really set specific goals for the month, but maybe I should try that for this month. Whatever your goals are, whether you post them or not, I know you can reach them! Let's kick some major hiney!!! B) January accomplishments: Lost 3 lbs (in 3 weeks)…

A question for all you wise ladies out there: do I want to allow exercise to add calories back into my total allotment for the day or just go with the straight amount I start with every day?

Thanks KJ! I'm not sure how long I'll stick with the troop. At least until we can find a new Scoutmaster. And wow - you went on some awesome trips! My son went to Philmont (NM) and we did the Boundary Waters (Ely, MN). He's been to other areas around the Midwest, but nothing overseas.

I hear ya! Most of my friends are pretty encouraging, but they probably wouldn't stop me from ordering some to-die-for dessert. All the gals in the office just made a run to the small cafe in the building and came back with frou-frou coffee drinks and pastries. They had asked if I wanted to go along and I passed. While…

Thanks, Re! If I had to be a saint, I would be so screwed! LOL I don't have a TV where the treadmill is located, so that's why I'd be reading while using it! Bought fish oil caps last night. I'm as good to go as I'm going to get for the moment! I really appreciate the encouragement and advice. *hugs*

My son was a member of the troop; I'm proud to say he became an Eagle Scout two years ago! As for being an Asst. SM, another mom and I staged a coup just over 4 ago. The SM we had then was a freaking nightmare and our sons never would have Eagled. We agreed to stick together until we could find someone, preferably a dad,…

Oh, holy carp! I can't keep up with you girls when it comes to posting!!! I was trying to catch up, but that's just not going to happen. Sorry... :( For those who've been hitting or surpassing their goals - awesome! For those - like me - who aren't quite making it, "just keep swimming"! Tomorrow's another day to get it…

Thanks so much, Re! I'll be buying fish oil caps tonight!!! And I am getting walking in at work - I listen to music when I have to get, sort, and deliver mail around the building. Ke$ha, Lady Gaga, and Depeche Mode are all good for faster BPM songs, so I get at least 20 min of fast-paced walking in every day. It takes me…

Yes, my name is Paula (named after the 60s song - it was my mom's favorite at the time). I'm 52; my older son just turned 20 yesterday. My heart is broken for the loss of my younger son, Caleb, and for what it's done to Joshua. Like a lot of guys, he doesn't talk about it; neither does my husband. And I'm off-the-scale…

Major Tom, '94 radio version - Peter Schilling

The feeling of helplessness is so overwhelming when you realize there is nothing you can do to help your child. And then when you realize there's nothing anyone can do is the moment your heart shatters and your world falls apart. I imagine it was so much more difficult for your friend, being a nurse. I lost 25-30 lbs that…

Thanks for the welcomes! Is anybody dealing with high cholesterol - what numbers do you consider the most important to track? Has anyone set custom amounts in Premium? Karen in VA - I'm originally from Council Bluffs, so I dealt with a lot of Husker everything. ACK! And I'm very sorry about your angel baby girl. *hugs*…

Another agnostic here.

Hello, everyone! My name is Paula and I can be found in Boone, IA. I work at Iowa State University (Go Cyclones!) and have done so for 22.5 years; I'm also a 1992 graduate in Journalism/Mass Communications. I'm a secretary, so most of my days are spent with my butt in a chair. I'm back to using MFP after a recent Dr. visit…

Similar goals here... Height: 5'4" HW: 193.4 CW: 174.4 STG: 150 (intermediate goals of 170, then 160) LTG: 130

I think we fit fairly well: Height: 5'4" HW: 193.4 CW: 174.4 STG: 150 (intermediate goals of 170, then 160) LTG: 130

We're not close in age, but the rest is pretty darn close: Height: 5'4" HW: 193.4 CW: 174.4 STG: 150 (intermediate goals of 170, then 160) LTG: 130

It's the "All You Need Is Now" logo, painted on a saw blade. It was a Christmas gift from my mom a few years ago. And yeah, I'm a Duranie. Been one since they started in 1978. (Yeah, I'm getting old! LOL)

I was 28 and weighed 115 when I got married. I wore a size 2 or 0, depending on the item of clothing. My waist was 19". I weighed 125 when I got pregnant with my first son at 32; I gained 50 lbs. I ended up having an emergency C-section. Really limits your ability to do any meaningful exercise for a while. And I had a desk…

Drug (It's Just A State Of Mind) - Duran Duran