zanne54 Member

If it's any consolation, I was like this too when I first started running. Bits jiggling everywhere and trying to escape my workout gear. I'd try to run where there weren't any spectators. Once I progressed further into the C25K program, I discovered that jogging speeds up my digestion. Great, so now I'm jiggling AND…

I think it would be safer without the toe pick. But seriously, the blade holders are attached to the boot with screws, so I don't think I'd recommend hanging upside down with them, or lifting anything super heavy. If you're seriously looking for skates; try a second-hand skate shop / hockey gear exchange store. T-blades…

Oh, yay! I'm cool! Not just "old"! I hit 240 lbs at 42 and realized I needed to make the big lifestyle change. So, I joined MFP and made a resolution to lose the weight, exercise daily (most of the time), and to make better food choices. And guess what happened? I've lost almost 60 pounds so far. I've almost completed the…

I support you in this! I set an interim goal of having only an "overweight" BMI before I started the C25K program. And I don't have foot/ankle issues like you do. That extra weight is really hard on your joints; especially for a high-impact activity like running. Your timeline is very reasonable and achievable, and will…

I would have been right there, laughing too. I fail at being a girl sometimes. :D I hope you & your wife are getting along better now. It sounds like her expectations of "working out together" are/were completely whacked.

Here's a link of the farmer's markets in the city, sorted by day of the week. http://www.thegridto.com/life/food-drink/toronto-farmers-market-guide-2013/

Do you know what is causing your bursitis? In my early 20's I had bilateral trochanteric bursitis. After years of icing, anti-inflammatories, ultrasound, inferential, laser therapy and ultimately cortisone shots to no effect, I went to a chiropractor and discovered that it was referred pain from a misalignment in my back.…

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results. So what you're doing isn't working for you, but you don't want to make any changes. I'm sorry there isn't a magic "easy" button that would fast forward us all to our goal weight instantly. Because I would SO be hammering on it 5 minutes…

Stephanie, if you have the strength and determination to stay on track for 6 months and lose 65 pounds - a tremendous accomplishment - then why are you giving your power away to people who don't matter? You're not doing this for them; you're doing it for YOU. Focus on the positive in your life, and derive your energy from…

I don't know what a porn bot is, but now I want one.

I'm 42 and have 20 to go. I've been doing this since January, and have felt my motivation flagging lately as the weight loss has slowed down. Feel free to add me - I can use (and give) some motivational support !

Wow, from a 10 to a 4 with only 11 pounds lost? That's terrific! And I can see why you're frustrated. Don't focus on the number on the scale, focus instead on how great you feel and how awesome your clothes fit. ITA - throw away the scale!

Thanks for posting some delicious eye candy! Wow, I need to start staying up late for the Western division games. :)

I gain 3-4 lbs just before and during, and then I usually drop it all & more immediately after.

Yes, I've "gained" 7 pounds overnight. Salt and booze are the most likely culprits. Drink LOTS of water, and you should see a drastic drop in a day or two.

I drink vodka instead. A 3 oz vodka martini is roughly equivalent to a pint of beer. And then I switch to vodka, soda & lime.

It's very difficult to change the dynamic. Thing about it, you have 40+ years of training to overcome. Change won't happen overnight. I know it sucks and it's not fair, but you can't make your mother change. The only person you can change is yourself. Ideally, you would tell your mom straight-up that her constant…

Tell your BF about these latest comments. It's definitely not you who is adding fuel to the fire; it's this doucheb*g. Most bullies are cowards, and turtle when confronted. I bet there are lots of other guys on the team who hate the DB as much as your BF does. Combined, they could make DB's life VERY unpleasant. As for…

Toronto here too!

Morninglory81 - I tried to read that brief but didn't understand the scientific stats. Can you translate for me? I made the lifestyle change on Jan 2nd and have been using MFP to eat at a caloric deficit since then. I've lost almost 60 lbs; with 20 more to go. And in the past 6 weeks I've been in a real funk; and it's…

Thank you for this post. I've been feeling "off" for a while now - almost like I'm depressed. I wonder if that's a result of a reduction to 1200 calories that MFP suggested almost 2 months ago. Has anybody had this happen to them?

I'm waiting until I'm at goal weight. There is no point for me personally, to buy new clothes on the way down, as I have a closet full of sizes from the way up.

Hi team! Sorry I'm a bit late with my week 3 reporting: 3,872 / 4,291 I had 3 rest days in the week - i've been really tired & run down lately. I think i'm overextending myself too much. But I'm still ahead for the month:14,203 / 12,873

OMG Like_a_T_Rex_ I just snorted water all over my desk. HILARIOUS! Can I use your line? :D

Love it! My inspirational exercise quote is: "An hour is only 4% of your day. No excuses."

I'm also confused. I just got a HRM and wore it for the first time yesterday for my C25K W7D2 run. When I downloaded the data, it claimed a 798 calorie burn vs. MFP's 420. I walked briskly for 5 min to warm up, ran 25 min, and then cooled down for 15 min. That's a HUGE difference. And I did read the manual - twice. There's…

marking my spot to read later.

Female Age: 42 Height: 5'8" SW: 240 CW: 184 GW: 160 ish

I'm also active! I try to do some form of exercise every day. Feel free to add me!

Realized to my dismay that my most recent C25K workout was W7D1 on June 29. *blinkblink* Between vacationing at the cottage, camping, a crazy storm with a 2 day power outage, going biking with DH instead, 2-1/2 weeks slipped by! Did NOT want to make any more excuses, so sucked it up and ran this morning, despite the…