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I quit 18 months ago after smoking for 20 years. Tried to replace smoking with exercise and ended up on the injured list for a couple of months because I did way too much way too fast. I have put on 25 pounds since I quit smoking even though I am now a runner. I just ignore the scale because I am in the best shape of my…

What do you mean by "good"? Do you have a certain goal?

I am posting here to follow this. I have to limit my sodium, too, for health reasons. For now, I eat a lot of raw or whole foods at home without adding salt to anything. And I have to avoid eating out a lot. We went out for dinner the other night and I had roast turkey with a small scoop of stuffing. When I came home to…

Faeriecake, I could have written your entire post.

That's how I always understood it, Sarah. But perhaps we are wrong. That poster sounds like she knows something I don't know, though. Now I have to know.

I haven't been able to find any info anywhere on this. Can you help me figure out what foods are cellulite prone? Maybe just a link or two?

Yes, I'd log your class under circuit training.

Yes, go ahead and start Beta and modify as you have to. Then when it is complete, I'd start Alpha over again.

Today is only Week 2, Day 4 for me, so don't mind me coming in this thread a bit late. I'll just be sitting at this table way back here.

Today is my Week 2 Day 1. I love it and am so motivated to finish this and continue seeing results.

I'm completely and totally lame with my workout faves. For slow jogging it's Born This Way by Gaga or Can't Hold Us by Macklemore. For faster running right now it's Maniac (from Flashdance) or Footloose. Heh.

The Polar FT4 is a very popular (with good reason) basic HRM. Here is a good comparison of the top 10: http://heart-rate-monitor-watches-review.toptenreviews.com/

Yes, please! Muscle toxins?

I can't (meaning won't) run below 35 degrees or so. But I'm a Floridian.

The answer is not really. Using the elliptical is considered a form of cross-training which you should be doing on some of your days off from the C25k app. It won't take the place of running. But if you can't run outside in the winter, then you can't run. Nothing you can do about that! Can you find a treadmill to use?…

I second the Jari Love Ripped. I have the Slim & Lean DVD. No jumping around and lots and lots of reps with low weights. She shows you correct form and the best part is that you can always add heavier weights as you progress.

Funny enough my Old Navy order arrived in today's mail. So I opened the box and tried them on. The compression pants aren't really compression pants. They fit like leggings and feel smooth but that's it. There isn't much compression. They also run big. I'm 5'10" and weigh about 150 and the Medium is a bit loose. They are…

I ordered some old navy compression pants last week because they were on sale but haven't received them yet. I DO own and love Gap's compression pants. I have the capris, not the full length ones. I figure Old Navy's will be slightly worse quality but similar design since they are the same company and all. And they were…

awesome job! you must be so proud and you have every reason to be!

thanks to MariG for showing me the group! I just joined and am looking forward to some friendly challenges. I'd have loved to have gotten in on the 600 calories a day one. Looking forward to the next one!

those are incredible results for only 30 days! keep up the great work, you look amazing!

you have every reason to be so proud!

you're already down 40 so you are doing so well!! 10 pounds at a time is a much less daunting goal than 50 or 100, you're so right. you can do it and i wish you the best of luck on your journey!

I am 5'10" with a small frame and my goal weight is 130-135. Everyone's mileage varies, though, and two women the same height will still carry weight differently. My 135 might look totally different on you.

When I really want something sweet, I will make some quick trail mix with peanuts and semisweet or dark chocolate chips. Or I will mix some granola with some strawberry greek yogurt. I also really, really love the white chocolate macadamia Luna bars for a quick fix that will fill you up, too.

I'm a 30-something gal but really only trying to lose about 10-15 pounds. I'd be happy to work with you and motivate and encourage you, though, if you want to friend request me!

So fantastic! You must be so proud and have every right to be! You look wonderful.

Good for you! I just quit smoking 3 weeks ago myself!