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Go for it! Just make sure you're properly fueled.

I'm a very curvy 5'4" with a large chest. At 135-145, I look really top heavy. In agreement with a wellness coach, I am targeting 150-155.

My overall goal is to be a role model for healthy eating and body image for my 2 kids - one of whom is a tween girl. For 2012, I am getting back on the saddle with half marathon training and have signed myself up for a 10 miler in April, a half marathon in May, and a half marathon in October. I feel so strong and proud of…

Hey there...first - don't beat yourself up. It's destructive and just makes you feel worse. Think about the positives - what have you been able to accomplish? What feeling do you get from eating right? From exercising? I have trouble with accountability too. I know exactly what I should do to lose weight, eat healthier,…

Mine is more of a thought....my marathon partner turned 72 this year and is still kicking my butt. I am 30 years younger than he is, so if he can haul his butt out of bed 5 days a week to train, so can I!!!

Fell free to add me. I'm training for my 4th half marathon coming up on May 5th. I'm always looking for a stronger support network.

Welcome to MFP! Being a wife and mom makes it hard to focus on yourself since we're always doing for others. A wellness coach put it into perspective for me a few weeks ago...Think about the flight attendant shpiel (not sure if I spelled that right)...Place the mask on yourself first so that you're able to help others. By…

i'm 5'4" and am currently at 190. Like many who have already posted, I have a medium build and am top heavy. I've been athletic all of my life, so am plagued or blessed (take your pick) by being heavier than I look. My goal weight is 155.

Motivational quote of the week: "That's not sweat, it's liquid AWESOME!"

I really like the little challenges each week. This week, I gave up flavored creamer in my morning coffee...used flavored coffee, a little skim milk, and a packet of truvia instead. I really don't miss the creamer, still get to have my morning caffeine fix, AND saved about 120 per morning! Result: down almost 2 pounds this…

Count me in! I'm planning to walk the Mini at the 500 Festival this year, and a little weight loss will greatly help my times! I am admittedly and emotional eater with very small amounts of willpower - help needed!!! SW - 193.8 lbs (Sunday Jan 1) Week 1 - xxx lbs (Sunday Jan 8 ) Week 2 - xxx lbs (Sunday Jan 15) Week 3 -…

Count me in...the accountbility would be great!

That's awesome! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

The instructor I had for Body Pump suggested that thirst (with depleted electrolytes) could be disguised as hunger. I tried drinking water with the crystal light fitness mix-in. If after 15-20 minutes, my stomach still grumbling, I'll eat some sort of lean protein. Hope that's helpful!

Not srue how many calories you burn, but would love to know what you think of the game. I have the 2010 Jillian Michaels one, and the jury's still out for me.

You may want to talk with one of the trainers/nutrition experts where you're taking classes. Because you have now added exercise, you might not be eating ENOUGH to keep your body happy and burning calories. (Maybe it's conserving because of the workouts!?!)

Count me in....188 working toward 145 by June

Count me in....Current weight 188 - goal for v-day 178

Count me in as well....I started with a walking club in June last year and finished a half marathon in October. I lost 23 pounds in the process, but with the winter in the Midwest, I have gained about 10 of it back. I want to do 2 "mini" marathons this year - one at the Indy 500 Festival and the other back in Columbus in…