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I love the C25k program! I started it in Oct. '13 and finished it in early December, just in time for my very first 5k race. Since then, running has become my go-to exercise and I've done a race a month. It's been awesome! If you're on Facebook, you can join the "C25K Accountability and Support" group (you can search for…

For the race I ran last weekend, there was an extra $2 charge to register online, so even though that was a very small amount, I still sent in the paper form (what can I say, I'm cheap!). It was a small, locally organized race to benefit a charitable organization and it didn't occur to me that it might make the race…

I dedicated my 5k run to Meg this weekend. Such a tragedy for her family and friends. And it's amazing to see the running community from all over the world coming together.

Well, I did it! And JessieKanga was kind enough to stay at my (slow) pace. :) Everyone deserves a friend like her -- seriously. I'm proud that I ran every step. It is one of those moments in life where you start to figure out your potential. I like running more than I thought I would and plan to see where this potential…

Thanks to all of you for your encouragement! I'm on Week 7 now, and did a 2.5 mile run today. It was... dare I say... fun? :)

Yay!!! Good for you! You posted a couple of weeks ago, so I'm sure you're even further into the program now, but I just wanted to say that I just finished W5 D3 tonight and I feel exactly the same as you described. Congratulations!

You are a beautiful person, and you should be proud of surviving what you went through. I was in an abusive relationship over a dozen years ago and when I left, the most helpful thing I did was go to support group meetings and then private counseling sessions. Both were very healing, and allowed me to understand that none…

JessieKanga: Running partners indeed! (Except, I'll have to talk to you about the "mental" part of it all... I definitely *wanted* to stop at around 2 miles... I just kept going, but geez that was tougher than I imagined!)

Thanks! I basically just counted calories using MFP and then logged in my exercise. I try to do at least 4 days per week for 30 min (or more, if I can squeeze it in). As a full-time working mom, it's not easy to find the time, but I've managed to be consistent with it. I recognize that I am a huge snacker, so lots of my…

Whoops! My BMI is now 24.9... :-)

8602 + 25 = 8627

I've lost the equivalent of an average 2 year old (25 lbs.)! (Since I have an 18-month-old, this image is somewhat disturbing to me, LOL!!) Congratulations to everyone!

I agree that it starts when you're young! My family used food as a reward and as a way to comfort, celebrate, etc. I internalized that very early. I wasn't encouraged to exercise or try sports or stay physically active (my brother was, but not me) and that's something we're definitely trying to model and instill in our…

Good for you! That's terrific success, and not easy to do. My story is both different and similar. In 2001, during the stress of grad school, I got to 163 lbs. at my highest weight. I lost 30 pounds through healthy eating and exercise and kept it off for 8 years. After having two kids (in 2009 and 2011), not exercising as…

Congratulations on your beautiful new little joy! Children put eveything else in perspective, don't they? I have never loved or appreciated my body more than while pregnant/after giving birth. It's an amazing process!!

I ate homemade, incredibly delicious cookies that were sent to us by a close family friend. Afterwards, instead of feeling any particular way about that (i.e., feeling "bad" or "guilty"), I just burned extra calories today... I lifted, then did a longer session on the elliptical than usual. I'm proud that I'm more…

When pregnant, I avoided diet sodas w/ aspartame, at my doctor's recommendation. Now, it's all fair game as far as I'm concerned! Feel free to consult with your doctor or a nutritionist if you're unsure. And most of all, be a careful, critical consumer of medical research - especially what you see on the internet (as a…

1. Name: Cara 2. How much weight you have lost so far: 22 lbs. since mid-Dec. '12 3. How much you still want to lose, or are you maintaining? I have another 8 lbs. to go 4. Two best pieces of advice you would give people just starting out: (1) Logging everything has been key for me so far. It motivates me to work out on…

I know exactly what you mean! I say listen to your body. I am a huge snacker, so mid-afternoon I try to do a healthy, sort of filling snack (low-fat cheese and wheat crackers, handful of almonds, yogurt, high-fiber granola bar, or apple with a bit of peanut butter, hummus and carrots, etc. works for me) Drink water or tea…

Thanks!! I sent it to the organization "Locks of Love," which makes wigs for kids who have lost their hair (due to chemotherapy, or alopecia). If anyone has long hair and is planning to cut it, you should check out this organization -- they're awesome! www.locksoflove.org

Thanks! :) MFP initially set my calorie goal as 1350, but then when I lost about 10 pounds, they recalculated it as 1260 (this almost made me cry, and not in a good way, LOL!) So I"m at 1260 now. I've realized that I snack a TON, and this works for me. Here's my typical diet: BREAKFAST: oatmeal, a bit of milk in it, and…

My biggest NSV happened last week: I finally got back to my pre-baby weight (after 2 kids, this was HUGE for me!). I still have 10 more pounds to go, but I was SO happy! Congratulations to you!!

Thanks everyone - you're all so supportive! We have a treadmill in our basement so I've been using that 4 or 5 times a week for 30 minutes at 4.0mph. That's the only exercise I've incorporated, though I know I should be lifting too... I know lots of people do better with variety, but I like the boring,…

Thanks everyone!

After having 2 kids myself, I completely applaud you!! It is NOT easy to get back to pre-pregnancy weight -- go you!!

Wow! You rock! That's a terrific accomplishment. (I'm 5'2" also, so your progress is really encouraging to me too) Congratulations!!

Wow! (And can I just say that in the picture of you in the plaid shorts, you seriously look like a teenager!)

This is an awesome image, and really helpful! Thanks! :smile:

It's been a good day, and an especially nice evening: 1. Got some wonderful one-on-one time with my 14-month-old daughter 2. My 3-year-old fell asleep almost the instant her head hit the pillow. So sweet to listen to her breathe peacefully. 3. After 3+ weeks of working out consistently, eating well, and logging on to MFP…

You look awesome!! (and how could your tiny body stand to lose another 50 lbs??)