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I've only seen snow once, and it was just a few years ago, on a geology field trip. It was really weird; I wasn't sure I could step on it without falling through it. We found a plastic sled and went down some hills with it, haha.

@Play_outside: How did you build up speed after you ran the 30 minutes? Weave in some intervals at higher speeds? I'm wondering how I can start working on my speed after I've worked up the endurance. Thanks!

Finished W4D3 part 2 yesterday! It was so easy, I feel silly repeating the week, but it's better to be safe than sorry. Looking forward to Week 5 tomorrow! The time increase seems daunting on day 2 but time marches on and I'm going to run along with it. :wink: Good job all for keeping up with it (and exceeding it!). I…

Mmm chocolate pear torte sounds awesome!

I get annoyed how 95% of VS bras are push up. I am fine with how my boobies look, they don't need or want more help.

People don't dismiss your statements because they think you are stupid; they do it because you are unpleasant to speak with and you shout down any possible alternatives.

I saw the coupon and thought about it, but I don't really see the point. I'm not a big fan of photos in general and I'm not even sure what I would do with them if I did get them.

@Laura: Thanks. :smile: I try to make sure I stretch out my chest and I'm not leaning one direction or another. Usually cramps are because the diaphragm is cramping due to shallow breathing or leaning. I changed my breathing routine and kept my back straighter to help mine. Finished W4D2 part 2 yesterday. Very easy, I…

I walk at 3 and run at 4. My treadmill can do intervals in between, but it's more of a hassle setting it.

What is a great story that started with someone drinking? I've developed a real distaste for alcohol, which is awesome since it ends up being empty calories anyway. I'll take a glass of ice water with lemon and mint.

Two co-workers of mine are on MFP since January like me. Whenever someone brings something in or buys donuts or whatever, they get to endure the constant cajoling from everyone else from the office to 'take one' or 'try it'. They don't seem to figure out that no means no. So I've just started telling people at work I'm…

I lived with my mum all five years of uni with no car. Used my student ID for every discount imaginable (free public transportation). I was offered Pell Grants for my state uni with work study and never accepted loans. I had enough money for tuition and books plus a little left over. It was super easy for me because I had…

W4D3 yesterday was interesting. While I was waiting to be picked up from the train station on the way home, I found a friendly, barely adult abandoned cat. One of the security guards at the train station told me some woman threw the cat out of a car (what the hell...). I ended up taking her home and was upset about the cat…

I know exactly what you mean, Sherri! Now I try to make it a habit as soon as I get home. I take off my sunglasses, go change into my workout clothes and go to the treadmill. It's almost spooky.

1 huge tuxedo cat from a neighbour's cat. Also nursed a raccoon back to health after a car almost killed him.

W4D1 was my total downfall. Felt good through the first short run and was totaled by the end of the 1st 5 minute run. The second short run was alright and I just could not do the last 5 minute run. A friend who is doing this also said that maybe I'm running too slowly (4 mph, which is a comfortable running pace for me) and…

I've heard blanket statements work for everyone. Confirm/deny?

Finished W3D1 yesterday; I screwed up and didn't hear the chick tell me to start walking, so I ran an extra minute. It was pretty cool, I eventually checked the time because I thought I had been running awhile and not that I was exhausted. Looking forward to tomorrow!

Is pissing positivity like a pregnant chick taking a pregnancy test?

Most of my co-workers assume I'm a lesbian anyway. :tongue:

It's definitely a challenge, but once I've started, it seems to be easy. The thought of having to start all over because I was lazy is encouraging. Has anyone else noticed that Day 1 seems significantly harder than Day 2? Obviously, it's your first "exposure" to the increase in running, but I always struggle through Day 1…

Well done; I like char.

I was doing a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule but changed it up so I wouldn't have to wash my hair every day (how weird sounding is that). I did W2D1 today, right after work. I wasn't very hungry today, so I didn't eat a lot. What a huuuge mistake. First through third run, I felt great. It was the tail end of the fifth…

How are they "for women"? Do they have some kind of special nutrients only females can metabolise? Or are they simply just packaged in colours that a marketing team determined would be attractive to women? I've never actually seen these before, it's an honest question.

How many of you lot are running in the morning versus evening? I usually run after I get home from work (evening), but am thinking of moving towards the morning, if nothing else than to have it already done at the start of the day. Thanks in advance for any responses.

Aw man, someone beat me to it.

There is too many moving parts in the system for one blanket statement to apply to all cases.

Nope, thought I'd have finished med school and started a residency now. Eventually met peers at uni which dissuaded me from pursuing being a doctor, as it wasn't my thing after all. Instead, I'm working at a stable job, writing exams for employment and software testing. I wish my job were more meaningful, but it makes…

Hey. No budget; I keep round numbers in my head. There's just two of us (and the cat). We spend 60-70$ a week on average. Grocery shop every week. I don't toss everything, not even the slices. I cut the mold off, but carefully inspect the rest of the bread. I bake my own bread these days, so it doesn't last long enough to…

If they want to live their lives like that, cool. As long as it doesn't affect me, they can do whatever they want. Producers are probably laughing all the way to the bank, regardless.