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Hmmmm.... I use Map My Run (is that the same thing?) and I know sometimes it's said that I run at a faster pace than I usually do. Then again, I don't really keep good track of it... But if you're averaging 3mph, that should be a comfortable pace and something your daughter should be able to do. I've done 3mph on a…

You look like a completely different person! What an amazing loss! Great job! :)

I did 1200 when I first started in January and was losing a pound a week up until the last two months. I've been at a plateau and when I went to see my doctor, she said I wasn't taking in enough calories because my body was going into starvation mode. :noway: I also have low blood pressure so I have to be careful with…

Thank you everyone! On my days when I don't run (and on some days when I do), I play 1-3 hours of tennis, which I absolutely LOVE. Unfortunately, my partners don't enjoy it as much so I don't get to play it as often as I'd like... But with running, it's free and I can do it by myself. I guess when I first started running a…

I'm taking long breaths (enough to last four steps each...so for every eight steps I've taken, I've breathed in and out once). Does that make sense? I've never had side stitches with breathing deeper so I guess if it works, it works! :wink:

Welcome back! I'm not a mom... But I'm an awesome aunt! :happy: If I've learned anything...it's that if you don't want to start over, don't give up. This is my first time with MFP, and when New Year's approaches (that's my deadline!), I'll be saying goodbye to this awesome site! We can do it! :wink:

Back in high school, this guy I liked asked me to his prom and I was really excited! So I got all dressed up and ready...and waited...and waited... And he never came to pick me up. So I called him and he goes, "Yeah, we're all at this restaurant. You can come meet us here or at the school." Well, I went to a different…

Hmmmm... I don't always go over the amount of sodium I'm allowed each day, but there are a few times a week where it does skyrocket. I think drinking lots of water will definitely help. I think I have the opposite problem... I started running and noticed that I was getting dizzy spells. My doctor said I have very low blood…

Hmmm.. I got married pretty young (23) with high expectations. My husband and I started dating when I was 18... Wow, as I'm typing this, I'm realizing how young I was! Anyway, the only person I've ever dated was my husband and I think it's because I was waiting for the right person hoping the right person was also waiting…

Good morning, everyone! Thanks for all the good replies! I'm heading out to get my morning run in... And I guess I've decided that I'm just going to run much slower than I usually do for the first half mile before picking up my speed. When I used to run a lot, that's what I did and I could run for an hour (or jog if that's…

I think everyone (or at least most people) go through that too where they weigh themselves several times a week and maybe even several times a day. I know I did that when I first started! But you don't want it to become an obsession... So I only weigh myself on Sunday mornings right when I wake up. Like you said, it can be…

Hmmmmm... Well, Siegel15 said it very nicely... I don't know how to compete with that... I started at 145 and my goal is 115. I'm at 125 and have been between 125-128 the last...oh, almost two months?!?? It's been crazy! I couldn't figure out what was going on... Then I read that maybe increasing my calories will help so I…

Hey! Hopefully the pic shows up... I'm just barely 5'2" and I started at 145. I took a picture at 145, 135, and 125. My goal is 115 so I've got another 10 to go. According to my planner, I'm supposed to reach that goal in a couple weeks, which isn't happening because I've been...okay, okay...I've been lazy. But I'm back on…

I meant to write yesterday but probably got distracted... I hope your day has been going much better! I was having an off day yesterday, but I guess today's feeling a little off too... I'm going through lots of mixed emotions! Today was my last day at my job and my internship. I've got nothing left! Which is exciting and…

Hmmm... I'm not sure if I'll be much help. But let me try... :smile: I was at a plateau too for a while...in fact, I think I'm still at a plateau. I haven't been able to get under 125 in over a month! My weight keeps fluctuating between 125.8-128. Then I added a few more calories to my 1250 and suddenly I was losing again!…

Thanks everyone! I just got done with my run...and let me just say, speed is not my friend. When I used to run a couple years ago, I could run for an hour averaging 12 minutes per mile...but if you told me to run faster, I don't think I could do it. I attempted to run faster today and I think that made me dread my run. I…

Hmmmm... I don't know much about Insanity, but I've been doing Zumba for a few years, and I absolutely love it because it's fun and I get a really good workout. I guess maybe it doesn't seem like you're working really hard because you're having a lot of fun?? I'm not sure... I know that when I'm really enjoying my workout,…

Hmmm... Let's see if I can help. :wink: For eating out... I always check online for calories. Many restaurants will show calories for meals nowadays, sometimes online or even on the menu itself. If it doesn't show, I just take a guess. A guess is better than not logging at all (at least in my opinion). As for the…

When I was in middle school and high school, I had a really bad eating habit. I didn't starve myself every day for a long time, but I would go a few days here and there. Counting calories became an OBSESSION! And you know, math is my favorite subject so not only was I losing weight but I was also doing something I knew I…

Hmmm... I was eating around 2500 calories before I started this in January. I'm 5'1" and very rarely exercise so 2500 was way too much for me! So when I started, I went down to 1200, which was really, really difficult because, you know, I love food. :wink: But after three weeks, it got easier to eat 1200 calories. Then…

I'm sorry to hear about your parents. My parents are together still, but let me just say, my family takes "dysfunctional" to a whole other level. We've been through some pretty rough patches... Here are some of my rules I live by: 1. Just because my family has issues doesn't mean I need to take on their issues. Their…

Woah! You've been making some great progress! :happy: I guess my goal isn't that big compared to others. I was at 145lbs and I'm going to get to 115lbs...so 30 pounds. I've lost 17lbs, and I've been taking pictures of myself for every five pounds I lose. And I guess I have the opposite problem. Others don't see progress,…

Nice! I'm 2.4 pounds away from a takoyaki maker. That would put me at 125 pounds. Then if I reach my big goal (115), I get my very first DSLR camera! Also, I reward myself with new clothes that fits better. :)

Oh, thanks. :smile: I guess now that I think about it... I do feel like I'm shrinking a bit. I can wear small tshirts comfortably whereas before, I was a large. I just wish my legs would shrink up a bit too. I inherited big calves from my dad... When I can't change it, I should embrace it! :wink:

I was at a speech competition sitting in this half lit auditorium waiting for the results. So I decided to do some chemistry homework. And then I felt something tug on my hair... I turned around and there was this guy who I recognized as one of my competitors. He had my hair in his hand and said, "You have really soft…

Awwwww....this was so sweet to wake up to!!! Thanks everyone!!! :smooched: Just an update on my date....well, winter hasn't quite left us yet and it's still very cold outside. (sorry for the gigantic picture!) Webprints from where we live! My husband and I are thinking of either waiting a few more weeks when the sun is out…

Here are my thoughts..and I'll try to keep it short. :wink: I'm eating 1200 calories a day (although I usually go over by 400+ calories). It's also Lenten Season for me...which means I fast on Fridays. Now, Catholics can choose to fast however they like....everyone does it differently. Some don't eat anything. Others just…

NICE! Congrats on the weight loss! You look great and you should be really proud of your progress! :happy:

Yay for writing letters! I'm known for that. :wink: I think you did the right thing bringing it up to the higher ups. Would I go to the gym again? Heck yeah! Would I bring my kids? No. I don't have kids but I'm a very over protective aunt. If anyone treated my niece or nephews like that, I wouldn't trust bringing my kids…

Gum is a good idea! I'll have to try that. I'm in school too and I've got lots of papers and projects that I'm working on...sometimes (like right now), my mind wanders and I'll start thinking about food. I probably think about food 75% of my day! But I think it's because I also love to cook...so I'm always thinking about…