SaraC1977

I run with gum. Always have....it helps.

I used to have the same problem when I first started last year. I'm not sure if it's proper or not but when I make a concious effort to not breath heavy and out of control, I am able to go for longer periods without stopping. I breath in through my nose long and deep, hold it for a second, then blow out through my mouth…

It's not just about the will, it's about making it easier to make the correct food choices. What I'm saying is that you have to plan ahead, otherwise you're setting yourself up for failure. I used to go on and on about all the things I couldn't have instead of thinking of the things I can have that I really like. For the…

Other than the obvious, lower calories and more exercise, if you are already doing those things, it's possible you have a thyroid issue. Sometimes the weight just will not drop due to medical attention needed. it's possible you need medication to regulate your thyroid. If you feel you are doing everything right, I would…

Can you work these items into your diet by just having a smaller portion? For example, instead of having 10 Oreos btwn 1-2 pm, maybe 1 one medium size oatmeal cookie or a couple pieces of sugar free candy. For the donut craving, instead of having a bunch of frosted sugary donuts, maybe have one plain or glazed donut and…

More Henry Cavill, this one from The Tudors promo:

I've tried and tried to embed the images but they just wont work. :( I have a mac so maybe that's why it's so difficult. Anyway, I was going to post Joe Manganiello and Henry Cavill, but I see that many photos of both of them have already been posted.

organ meats and veal

To be honest, all the exercising and %'s and calories are more for the person on a low cal/low-fat diet. When I do low carb, I don't really look at % ratios and just do whatever exercise is comfortable at the time, not for weight loss but more for health and stamina. Since you aren't sure where to start, I would start of…

How low are you trying to go with your net carbs per day (carbs-fiber)? Everyone's different but I find I don't have to go as low as suggested to lose weight. For example, often they say 20-30 net carbs but I can stay around 50-70 and still lose. I refuse to give up fruits and veggies because they are so good for you…

Grilled chicken sandwhich from anywhere, no mayo and add a little honey mustard. No fries! Basic burger not a bunch of extras on it just lettuce, tomato onion and maybe some mustard of ketchup. Same thing with fast food salads. No bacon or eggs but grilled chicken is good along with some kind of balsamic vinegarette on the…

I concur with this. I started C25K program in Feb 2013. I signed up for a 5K for June 1st. I believe I was able to run 3 miles by mid-April. I had no experience running and was not in shape. I didn't go to the gym either, so that's really starting from scratch. I was about 70 lbs overweight when I started this program. I…

I AGREE with all of the above. I think that's definitely a way of complementing. Also, while it is indeed no one's else business how much you lose or not, I have had other friends that lost weight and keep going to the point of anorexia. It's euphoric and people enjoy the attention so they keep going not realizing it's too…

That's inpirational! Thanks

Thanks for all the tips! I guess I will just stop worrying about pace and go back to mileage again. For those who asked, I run about 4 x's a week at 2-4 miles each time. So I may run 2, then 3, then 3 and then 4 or some variation. It really depends how I'm feeling. If it's a nice cool night, I try to push it to 4 miles. If…

I've done sprints. What is "ladder training? Thanks

Thanks everyone! So I should go back to the 10K app and just dont' worry about running 12+ minute paces? I don't always gasp for air btw. I'm pretty good up until 3 miles. It's when I started to try to do 4 miles. I did it only twice and then the training for the following week had me doing a 5 mile run. I was thinking "If…

35 y/o and 5'10" SW: 254 CW:219 GW: 160

Wow! When did sodium become such an enemy? If you don't have high blood pressure or hypertension, who gives a crap about sodium intake. As long as your getting your other nutrients and staying within your calorie goal, I wouldn't worry about it. Also, if you work out a lot, you NEED sodium to keep the electrolyte balance…

I honestly think it's just something you like or you don't. When I was much heavier, I loathed it. Now I love it. I used to have to force myself to go to the gym to do elliptical, biking and treadmill. Then...I started running outside and something changed. I actually couldn't wait to go out for a run and it's been like…

1. Henry Cavill: I am currently obsessed with him! I so hope he gets cast as Christian Grey. 2. Alexander Skarsgard. 3. Jeremy Renner: Not traditionally hot, but something about him is so sexy...especially in Hurt Locker, Bourne and Mission Impossible. 4. Ian Somerhalder

Now that's it's summertime, I never go to the gym. I usually run a few times a week, and then bike or walk outside,as well. I'm not a morning person. I usually go after work and dinner, probably about 9:30 or 10 pm. If I'm not starving when I get home, I will go right when I get home like today. That was 7:15 pm. I'm a…

Eating whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted it and not moving. Even if I thought about a food item, I would be like "ok" and run out and get it. I might not even be really hungry but would run out at midnight to grab Mexican food or go thru the drive thru of McDonald's at 1 am to get a McFlurry. I thought nothing of eating…

I concur! I'm at 1490, work out and burn anywhere from 400-1000 calories 4 x's/week and still struggle to stay under my limit. I feel full around 2400 calories but I can't lose weight with that many calories so I'm always hungry. I wish I had her problem. :)

"Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke, TI and Pharrell

I've lost almost 40 lbs and my boobs have not decreased in size other than the band went from 40 to 38. I wish the cup WOULD go down as I am an H. Not everyone wants them huge. I would love to be a large B/small C. It would make life so much either especially with my running.

Same to me! I plateaued even though I was exercising more, specifically running. I was so ticked off because running is supposed to burn serious calories. After a 7 week plateau, I finally broke it about 3 weeks ago. I dropped about 2 lbs. Then nothing for another 2 weeks. Since I've been doing low cal /healthy eating for…

I love Skinny Cow and can have just one. I might have one every other day or a couple a week. I think the issue is more if you are a sweets/chocolate person or a salty/crunchy type. I believe the reason why some people can't just have 1 skinny cow dessert is because they crave sweets and chocolate. I do like those, on…

Fettucini Alfredo, fried anything in particular buffalo shrimp from Hooters and of course Chinese Food.